Vol 30 issue 11

\Olume 3(1, issue 11 March 11. 1994

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Annual Orchesis dance held

by Jennifer Johnson Once again Maine South'sOrchesis Dance Company will perform its annual dance show, held today, March 11 and tommorrow, Saturday, March 12.

This year's presentation of the "Annual Orchesis Dance Concert" consists of fifteen orginal dances choreographed by members of the group which include many different styles of dance and types of music.

The show will also welcome Maine South alumna Kirsten Bierie as she performs with the dancers for her fourth consecutive year.

The 1993-1994 Orchesis officers include President Karla Diestel, Secretary Jennifer Johnson, Historian/Treasurer Emily Demonte, Publicity Chairperson Maria Tsapralis, and Costume Chairperson Anna La Fronza.

Orchesis's work began in early September when eighteen new members were chosen and with only the officers and and two dancers returning from last year, the group is almost completely new. Nevertheless, Orchesis members showed much spirit and enthusiasm when they danced in the Homecoming Parade and performed the Conga in V-Show.

Auditions for dances in the Orchesis Show began last November and since then, choreographers have been working on their dances for March 11 and 12 performance dates.

Orchesis members proudly pose next to Orchesis also gave an early sampling of its upcoming show when it performed at Linccln Junior High School, Our Lady of Ransom, and during half-time at the Febraury 25 th faculty V. M Club basketball game that was held here at South.

In addition, the dancers are looking for-

their float at the Homecoming parade. ward to performing at Colombia College and possibly competing in other dance competitions. The "Annual Orchesis Dance Concert" is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. both nights.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or from Orchesis members during lunch periods for $3.50.

'Southfesf prepares for success Southfest 94, which will take place on Tuesday, March 22, has the usual large variety of activities and presentations to offer.

However, the structure of the day has changed from years past. Some problems complained about in the previous format were that the morning assembly was lengthy and slow and that distributing schedules in the spectator gym was more than somewhat chaotic. Attendance tended to be low, particularly in the late afternoon.

To ensure that the day, set aside from normal school activities, runs more smoothly this time around, 'Southfest' coordinators have I made some changes. This year, students will pick up their activity cards at a homeroom period at 8:00 A.M. The four activity sessions follow homeroom, at 8:15, 9:15, 10:15, and

12:15, with a break for lunch after the third session.

The day will be capf)ed off with two music programs at 1:15. Probably recalling the overwhelming success of last year's reggae bard, coordinators have decided to continue tte idea. The artists performing this year are Ramsey Lewis, a virtuoso jazz pianist who is the Program Director for the Ravinia Jazz Festival and Yabba Griffiths and Traxx, a reggae band that mixes popular songs Jamaica-style.

'Southfest' may also be more successful than previously due to the addition of maiy new programs along with the return of various popular presentations.

Various current issues such as environmental science, telecommunication systems.

computer graphics advertising, and sexual harassment on the job will be discussed in some sessions. Appearances will be made by John Wayne Gacy's defense lawyer and several television and radio celebrities.

The more standard information-based and hands-on tyj)e activities will be continued from previous years. Information will be available on everything from hawks, hounds, and heroes to the Peace Corps and the Civil War. 'Southfest' will also make it possible to line dance to the "Achy-Breaky," learn to play the harmonica, and sculpt camels from carrots, all in the same day.

The new format is expected to minimize old problems associated with the annual MaineSouth festival and hopefully make the experience more enjoyable for all involved.

Commentary

From frying pan to fire Charity Trclease has come down with a severe caseof senioritis. Replacingher isadvicecolumnist. Woody the Wise.

Dear Woody the Wise, I am a frustrated hall monitor working at Maine South. Although the bathrooms always reek,! have not caught any smokers. Sol now kill time by harassing students who brush their hair in the bathroom. It started out as a weekly thing, but lately, Ifeel that I just can't go through a day without this power trip. /' ve also noticed that many students brave the hallways without passes. I usually just give them a hard time, but sometimes, I have the strongest urge to write them up. The only problem is, I can't think of any good excuse.

-Helpless in the Hall First of all - stop getting so down on yourself!

These smokers are very evasive con-artists.

So why not go after the innocent hair-brushers! I know that power trip you speak of, and there's no better feeling in the world! Harass away! Have a ball! They're just stupid students with trivial errands to run.

by Chuck Kaufman As I watched the women's Olympic figuni skating competition the other night, I realized just how old I am. I could hardly comprehend how Oksana Baiul, only sixteen years old, could win both a gold medal and the World Championships. Only sixteen, and already the best in the world at something! I remember dreaming in elementary school about playing hockey or running in the Olympics, but there I was, nearly eighteen (almost overthe-hill by Olympic standards), without any chance of winning a medal.

To make matters worse, I realized that in about a month I will be choosing a college to attend. The word "college" by itself frightens me, but the connotations it evokes really scare me. College brings forth images of "dorms", "laundry", "Chem 101", and "non-home cooking". Of course, college promises to offer new experiences and I will probably have fun. After all, for sorne people, "college' connotes "party". Either way, however, college means more responsibilities.

Looking back, maybe I was not so uncomfortable that night when I thought about hov/

Dear Woody the Wise, All of my teachers have been talking up 'Southfest', but I know better. So once again, r ve decided to cut school. I was thinking of hosting a tupperware party for the neighborby Vanessa Marcol hood gyspies. When I gave an invitation to my Many people contend that Maine Soutli friend, she scolded me. I told her that she was a jerkus and that her mother wears combat smacks of homogenity, that its students hav.j boots. Needless to say, her mother joined the no appreciation or understanding of other army. Wasn't I right?

-I.M. Adork cultures, values, and traditions. They claim that when we experience real life for the first First of all, I applaud your insight. 'Southfest' time, we will have no idea how to treat people is this school's biggest blunder. The school with differing ethnic backgrounds from our should stick with wise investments, like state- own.

I beg to differ. One of my friends u ments of purpose. Why waste your time with "learning experiences?" What nonsense! Tell Assyrian. Another is Korean. A few more: German, Polish, Italian, Irish, Slovakian, your friend to get a clue.

Swiss, Romanian, Guatemalan, Jewish, Mexican, and one who claims roots in the Dear Woody the Wise Recently, at the Girl's Choice Dance, my date original thirteen colonies.

But nationality measures only one kind of and I were kissing passionately when I nodiversity.

Some of my friends play tennis or ticed several students staring. Then one football, while others swim, ride horses, or shouted, "He's not a popsicle, honey!" This completely ruined the mood! Now I'm not so play music. Some are environmentalists, sure I want to go to Prom. What should I do ? others are politicians. No two of my friend > -Pete D. Ay are alike.

Neither race nor religion nor personality These people are obviously just jealous. It is by themselves measures diversity. Just beludicrous to get upset about such loving ges- cause Maine South does not have an equalized tures. Look the "dresses" that some girls mixture of races does not mean it lacks diverwear. And they expect you to control your- sity. We are not all the same. Each of us i> self! Bah! Go to Prom and let loose - they'll different. Each of us has different social, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. Some of eventually get out of your way. us have traces of a myriad of nationalities.

my "Olympic dreams" had failed to materialize. Instead, maybe the realization that such dreams, while extremely important in setting goals, will soon not be enough in themselves.

Next year, I will be faced with the increased responsibility not only to get my work done, but also to focus on what career I want to pursue. While I will be free to choose when, where, and how to do school work, distractions will abound. No curfew. No one to remind me that I have four essays due in two days or to help me quit procrastinating. In less than a year, many seniors will be given a measure of freedom they have never experienced.

Often I have heard seniors exclaim, "Just think, in three months, we're outta here!"

Listening to the enthusiasm that accompanies this exclaimation, I wonder whether it is just another symptom of "senioritis" or if the excitement springs from the realization that we are about to move on to another important stage in our lives. While we are, in a sense, about to "jump out of the frying pan and into the fire", we are also very close to making that final turn into adulthood.

M.S. bursts with variety But, most importantly, each of us has something to offer to the school, to the community, and to each other.

Of course, a class composed of a variety of skin colors almost always guarantees diversity. But to say that Maine South is homogeneous because the school lacks a great variety of races is a shallow generalization. I attended two different Chicago schools that exhibited much more racial diversity that does Maine South. However, I feel no different here from I did there. People are people, no matter what their skin color. Each person is different than the next, whether one is black, white, or Native American.

What people find inside themselves— their beliefs, emotions, and thoughts—makes them individuals. Our bodies and all of their characteristics are only protective coverings that hold us together and make it possible for us to experience all that life has to offer.

Racism and discrimination will end only when we come to see ourselves as people, not | as color palettes. In this arena, the blind have an advantage over those of us who see. They can judge people only by what they "see" inside others, not by appearances. With this regard, many of us could use a healthy dose of blindness.

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.Open your books to page 7 and let's pray

by Maria Poulos For years now, the school prayer issue has been giving rise to heated debate all over the country. Many people think that religion should be included in public scool curriculum. They ask: What's wrong with school prayer? Who does it hurt?

Well, besides plainly showing disrespect to everyone who doesn't believe in Biblical ideas or reincarnation or filial piety, it goes against a basic constitutional idea. Thomas Jefferson once described this idea as a "wall of separation" between the church and state.

And with the Constitution itself stating that "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion," I've got to wonder where these religious fanatics are coming from.

Bishop Knox of Winfield High School in Jackson, Mississippi is one of these religious fanatics. He read a prayer over the intercom of apublic school and was righUy fired for doing so. There was an outcry in the community, though, with both students and parents holding numerous demonstrations and rallies in support of school prayer. The incident even , prompted a state senator to promise that he would introduce a bill cutting off the school's funding if the school didn't start to allow voluntary prayer.

So much for the Constitution of the United States! Why don't we just hold religious services in the classroom?

I can't understand why some people think religion should be a public matter. I think people have every right to practice their religious beliefs just as long as they don't harass public institutions to do the same. Our country is so culturally mixed now that to ev(m consider the idea of a basic national religion would start an all out religious war - yet everywhere there seems to be someone whose main purpose in life is to get a religious belief taught or condoned in public schools.

A time set aside for neutral "moments af reflection" is obviously discriminatory.

These neutral moments can hardly be neutral because no matter how hard teachers try to cover it up, kids are not stupid and will figure out the purpose of the "moment of reflection ".

These children will be influenced by the daily action. And this influence may undermine everything their parents are trying to teach them. Parents have a right to raise their chldren the way they see fit - without government interference. They shouldn't have to fight the federal government for this right.

In the fairly recent case of Lee v. Weisnwn, the Supreme Court supported the Constitution and individual rights. It ruled

that the First Amendment bans school sponsored prayer in graduation ceremonies. This decision, which was made to promote the idea of the "wall of separation" and religious tolerance, was ripfx;d apart by the public.

Pal Robertson of the American Center for Law actually sent letters to 15,000 school districts telling the districts to ignore the Supreme Court decision. Many schools followed his advice.

Law suits and lawlessness to perserve this unconstitutional principle are spreading like wildfire all over the country. And people who don't want religion included in the curriculum of a public school are having their rights violated by right-wing conservative idiots who think the world should be custom made for conformity.

I guess it all comes down to this simple fact: the state is there to protect religion, not Sf)onsor it. If people believe in certain religions, that's fine. If they pray themsleves to sleep every night, no problem. If they dance in front of paganist icons while screaming out their love forOaia, there's nothing wrong with that. These people should just keep their beliefs at home where they belong so public schools can insure the constitutional rights of their students and keep the "wall" between religion and state strong.

The mind is a terribie tiling to waste

by Kevin Byrne The American Heritage Dictionary defines education as "the act or process of importing knowledge or skill; systematic instruction; teaching." And our school motto reflects just that—"Excellence in Education."

But who is to say where systematic instruction ends and importing knowledge begins?

The teacher can regurgitate to the student the facts and dates of history in an endless, multi-colored stream. But knowing that Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492 doesn't tell you why he left in the first place or even why he gave his crew falsified reports on their distance from shore. And Columbus is just an example. History—real history—is taught through primary sources. Diaries, letters, and first-hand accounts can tell why something happened when it happened and what hapI pcncd as a result.

Want to know what it was like in Hiroshima after we dropped the atomic bomb?

Read John Hersey's Hiroshima. Want to know how Hitler's philosophy evolved?

Maybe his autobiography would prove enlightening. Then one learns not only the date

when the Nazis took power, but also why the political machine succeeded. Such is the knowledge that one gains from the human element.

The use of primary sources also extends to the sciences. Students can read their biolo;;y books to learn about photosynthesis and DN A encoding. But shouldn't they also read booxs like James Watson's The Double Helix so that they leam what actually went into the di scovery of DN A and the formation of proteins?

Without this type of reading, science studer ts cannot truly understand how interacting human personalities and hard work lie behind today's scientific research.

A parrot can repeat, "DNA strands are arranged in a double helix." A calculator can draw the graph depicting the exponential growth of bacteria. And all of this information is passed from teacher to student. But most teachers cannot give students first-hand experiences of historical and scientific maments. Such experiences give students both the point of view of the person on the spot and the vicarious experience of reliving the mo-

ment. It would be nice to see a third dimension added to today's educational systems: a dimension of mind, not simply brain.

Teenage sex: more than just a game

by Meaghan Cahill-Dunn and Jane Quaiver Sex. At the mention of the word some teenagers still look around nervously and turn red while others wouldn' t even bat an eyelash.

As much as adults would like to believe that the teenage population is waiting for marriage to have sex, it is apparent that with over one million teenage pregnancies each year adults had better step back into reality. A recent poll showed half the nations teens have sex by the time they leave high school.

"Kids don't want to hear that abstinence is the best method because they think they want to do it. I like to talk to them about pregnancy, AIDS, and S.T.D.'s so they realize all of the problems that can and do arise when you get involved with sex," said Dr. Elyse Voorman, a counselor at a private school in Tucson, Arizona.

Of course pregnancy and diseases aren't the only thing to worry about. Many teens don't realize that sex can also put emotional strain on an individual and on a relationship.

One sixteen year old stated, " I have mixed emotions on the topic. I see nothing wrong with it because it's fun, but on the other hand it doesn'treally save anything for later. I don't think its worth it. If you can hold yourself, wait. It's really hard to, but people have re-

grets-! do. (Sex) is not going to change anything."

"I really don't think I made a bad choice.

Maybe it was dangerous at such an early age but I went with my gut instinct," says a Main(; South student who lost her virginity in eighth grade.

A senior stated, "I've had sex with seven people and none of them have gotten pregnant. I think I'm doing fine."

Since teenagers are obviously having sex, the next big question is, are they using any form of birth control?

"Are you kidding? That would take all th(i fun out of it!" exclaims one teen.

Another girl said, "I actually don't know i f we did."

Although responses differed, a great many of the students polled who were having sex admitted that they did not use birth control.

"This is a big problem," says Dr. Voorman. "If kids are having sex, than we have to try and teach them ways to protect themselves."

Peer pressure can also take a teenage concern and escalate it to great heights. But hov/ big is the role of peer pressure today? Media attention has been drawn to the town of Lakewood California where members of th(i Spur Posse live. Consisting of an estimated

Olympic skating leaves MS cold

by Heather Anichini Several weeks ago the world gathered to watch the excitement, pains, and joys of the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway. The main attraction, at least for America, was the Women' s Olympic Figure Skating Finals Competition. A few tuned in to watch the beauty and artistry of an often underrated sport, but nearly 49% of American families tuned in to witness one of the most publicized events of the games: the "battle" between Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan.

The entire incident centered around the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, allegedly planned

by Jeff Gillouy, Tonya Harding's ex-husband in conjuction with her bodyguard and his brother after a practice for the United States Nationals.

Tonya Harding went on to win the competition, and by a ruling of the United States Figure Skating Association, she and Nancy Kerrigan were named to the Olympic team.

The entire "scandal" caused an uproar in

America. Journalists all over the nation rushed to be the first to interview the "good' and the "bad" girls of skating. The evening news carried story after story about the progress of Nancy and the problems of Tonya.

"It was ridiculous," a Maine South freshman said, "Every time I turned on the T.V. one of them was whining or crying about one thing or another. Whatever happened to fair play and the Olympic way of life?"

Many students shared this opinion, often adding that the whole thing just served as a "money maker" more than anything else.

Despite all the hype, the daily progress reports on America's "hope for the gold," and countless "no comments", neither woman fin ished first. Instead, a young star from thi; Ukraine, a new world champion, prevailed.

In this decision, the judges showed they preferred spunk over grace and the pure innocent emotion of an orphan over the ice queen of America.

Perhaps justice was served.

twenty to thirty boys, the Posse's members would try to "outscore" each other by seeing how many girls each boy could sleep with.

Each girl was one point. Their "club" was only exposed after charges of sexual harassment and rape. Alarmingly, the boys were supported throughout the community and even by some of the girls who attended high school with them because these boys were considered the "big men on campus."

Did these girls feel the only way to gain acceptance was to resort to having sex?

But maybe that isn't the major issue. What about a society that rallies around a group of boys that have basically admitted their guilt and still justify themselves? One Spur Posse mother actually called it "just a testosterone thing."

Unlike this lenient mother, most parents do not approve of teenage sex. Perhaps oldfashioned, they may have the right idea since abstinence is the safest form of birth control.

But there are still those who do not even acknowledge that teenage sex exists.

If the adult world refuses to admit that sex | is occurring, then students must start to take the responsibility for themselves.

With options ranging from abstinence to several forms of birth control, teenagers can protect themselves. The question is, will they?

Tut tut to Tonya

by Charity Trelease Just when you thought it was safe to be conscious, we had to mention her name again! But fret not - here is a cheap shot (how fitting for the old girl) you have not heard before.

Tonya skated to the festive music of the soundtrack of "Much Ado .About Nothing." Upon examining this soundtrack, the Southwards investigation staff discovered some interesting song titles: -"The Lady is Disloyal" -"The Conspirators" -"Rich She Shall Be" -"Choose Your Revenge" -"Hero Revealed" ."Contempt Farewell" Contempt farewell, indeed, snickers this snide reporter.

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AP Hawks celebrate victory

by Meade Crampton On February 18, 1994, Maine South's AP Hawks Constitution Team hopped on the bus promptly at twelve noon and headed for Illinois State University.

Little did the group know that it would bereturning to Park Ridge as State champions.

The ride down to Bloomington, Illinois included a few games, jokes, and sarcastic remarks, but for the most part the group held a solid two and a half hour practice session. On<. could hear the murmur of various court cases like Miranda, Hazelwood, Brown, as well as the presentations being rehearsed.

Members of the Constitution Team included Katie Beaumont, Laura Bellen, Nicole Berg, Natalie Boitchouk, Alison Burnett, Anne Butera, Liz Carlson, Erika Comelisen, Meade Crampton, Devon Dillenbeck, Mark DuBrock, Chrissy Dudlak, Matthew Fontaine, Kerry Goggin, Kathleen Hanley, Heather Kirschke, Steve Krull, Elizabeth Kurtz, Tim Mulvihill, Pete Nelson, Todd Ofenloch, Stephaine Poulos, Erin Shields, Joseph Steinfels, Erica Swanson, Dave Szwed, Dorothy Waniak, and Paul Zurawski.

By the time the team arrived in Bloomington, all members were ready for a little relaxation. The pool was comforting as was the pingpong table, but nothing could take the attention away from the competition. Soon everyone was back to work, refining and rehearsing their speeches and going over possible free response questions.

Studying lasted until early morningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in some cases until 3:00 a.m. Yet, those late-night bedtimes were not even noticeable that next day. At 9:30 a.m. the AP Hawks began their opening remarks looking well-rested and ready for competition.

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Finally, as soon as Dr. Drake, the coordinator of the state competition, concluded his introduction, the Hawks marched to room 215 where Kerry Goggin, Dave Szwed, and paul Zurawski presented the team with a few final, motivational words. Before the judges entered, the students chanted, "One cla:>s, one team, one victory!"

And the day began.

Throughout the day the team had the chance to put its Constitution knowledge to the test by proving what facts it knew to the judges of the competition.

"They understand more about our Constitution then any political science major at the college level," commented Coa:h "General Patton" Feichter about the tcan.

"They really wanted to succeed."

During each presentation the students

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had the full attention and support of their peers and coach behind them. That, according to team member Heather Kirschke, was the most exciting aspect of the competition.

"Listening to my peers discuss and give presentations that have such a high quality of intelligence gives me a sense of pride and hope that there is someone here to carry on the politics of this nation. It's so interesting. I love it!"

Members of the team also felt that the spirit of camaraderie created among the students was very positive.

"Everybody on the team became closer, especially those who were on the same unit.

Everyone bonded," expressed Nicole Berg.

The AP Hawks will now advance to the National competition in April which will be held in Washington D.C.

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Marlins perform next week

by Maria Poulos The Marlin Swim Team is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a blast. 'Nova,' the swim show celebration for the anniversary, is currently being prepared in the pool after school to make it one of the best performances the swim team has put on yet.

The theme, 'Nova,' was selected for its relation to the team's performances: a bright, short lasting light that disapj)ears until next year. "This is the 30 year anniversary show so we wanted a special theme for it," commented Jackie Nichols on the bright tone of the show.

The officers of the team, who have helped coordinate all the individual efforts, include President Jackie Nichols, Show Chair Maria Burton, and assistant Show Chair Kim Biala.

The show offers a variety of musical styles including classical, pop, rock, and country.

Also diverse are the styles of performances.

Included in the show are two solos, two duets, one u-io, one quartet, and one quintet. The acts

include a combination of team precision and difficult pattern swimming.

Many of the members are excited about ihii upcoming performances. With nine returning members and ten new members, there is an abundance of enthusiasm present and a "vari ety of skills" as member Melissa Hack sees il.

In addition to the upcoming shows at Maine South, eight members of the team arc

looking forward to traveling to Santa Fe to compete at the International Academy of Aquatic Art competition this May. 'Nova'willbeheldonMarchl8,19,and20 at 7:00 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday performances and at 2:00 p.m. for the Sunday performance. Tickets, which cost 33.50 each, can be purchased from Marlin members beforehand or at the door.

And in otiier news...

-The Science Olympiad team recently took fifth place at the regional competition at Buffalo Grove High School. Coaches Jack Marino and Betsy Godwin were pleased with the team's accomplishments and are confident t'lat the team will do well in the state competition this April.

-The school board recently authorized .he preparations for bid specifications for new foreign language labs. The labs should be ready with new equiptment by August.

-The A? Hawk Constitution Team had the highest composite score in all of the fifty states and are favored to win the national competition.

Illinois State Schokir finalists

The Illinios Student Assistance Commission annouced 91 Maine South students as 1994-95 Illinios State Scholars. This program has voluntary participation by high schools; however, nearly all participate.

Test scores and high school ranks are sent to the Commission for consideration where about ten percent of Illinios' high school seniors are selected as State Scholars, recieving a Certificate of Achievement. Qualifications for this competition include taking the ACT or SAT between September 1 and June 30of the students'junioryear and having their scores sent to the Commission.

The following students have received this recognition: Candice Abreu, Joseph Arcuri, Andrea Armour, Katherine Beaumont, Laura Bellen, Nicole Berg, Karyn Blake, Kathleen Bode, Martha Bohm, James Brammeier, Allison Burnett, Anne Butera, Scott Cameron, Ryan Carlino, Elizabeth Carlson, James Carroll, Paul Cheong, Margaret Chmiel, Meade

Cramptom, Rommel DeLaCruz, Carey Dema, Dennis Diduch, Mark DuBroc, Christine Dudlak, Martin Dulah, Philifi Duszczyk, Dana Dymek, Jon Forsythe, John Frederickson, Demetra Georgiopoulos, Karen Goelkel, Kerry Goggin, Angela Grippo, Catherine Gurga, Bradley Haak, Melissa Hack, Kathleen Hanley, Michael Hefferan, Audrey Howard, Matthew Ishu, Charles Jacobson, David James, Charle> Kaufman, Heather Kirschke, Alexandra Kitty, Daniel Kronenfeld, Steven Krull, Michael Laughlan, Brian Lazzaro, Maria Maniatis, Vanessa Marcol, Reed Michalski, Richard Mills, Liliana Minkowycz, Karl Morgan, Timothy Mulvihill, Adam Nardi, Katherim; Nawara, Peter Nelson, Todd Ofcnloch, Timothy Osboume, David Palac, Micheal Parrie, LauraPawola, RobertPerry, Sandra Peterson, Neil Potter, Maria Poulos, Stephanie Poulos, Lauren Rolsing, Timothy Ryan, Kathleen Sandrik, Erin Shields, Adam Sipkovsky, Howard Sonderman, Rachel Sorcic, Michael

Staniac, Tricia Stankicwicz, Erica Swanson, David Swzed, Ginger Tosch, Charity Trclease, Jennifer Utz, John Scott Wade, Dorothy Waniak, Randy Webb, Bradley Wiemerslage, Eric Williams, Amy Witek, Jason Wynne, and Paul Zurawski.

Congratulations to all recipients.

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Upcoming Events at Maine South Orchesis Marlin Swim Show Mother's Club Luncheon Symphony Orchestra Concert Southfest '94

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National Honor Society Induction Project Big Third Quarter Ends Spring Break

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Districts dominated by individuals

Becky Pontarelli leads the pack at a recent meet.

Photo by Natalie Mazzuca

by Kara Vormittag The Maine South girls' track team has started off its season with excellent running, jumping, and throwing on both the junior varsity and varsity levels. The varsity squad has been especially successful, establishi ig an overall seven and one dual meet record, with sprint and middle distance mnners looking increasingly strong.

The team captured second place at tlie recent Hawk Relays with exceptional p(;rformances from much of the team. Julie Sapp received first place honors in the junior v;irsity 50 yard dash, as did Gretchen Hendrickson in the varsity long jump event. The distance medley relay team also took fii^st place, smashing a school record by nearly 15 seconds. The varsity mile relay team also looked promising, bringing home the gold.

The District 207 meet was also a succe ss for the Hawks with impressive finishes frcm

the entire squad. The four lap relay team of senior Donna DeMartino and juniors KaraVormittag, Julie Green, and Hendrickson defeated its opponents handily to take the first place title. Hendrickson had another outstanding victory in the long jump with a leap of 15 feet, 10.5 inches. Vormittag reigned supreme in the quarter mile, followed closely by teammate Sara Payne who took second place. Green took home another gold with a personal best time in a 50 yard dash of 6.6 seconds. Senior Julie Domanmchuk took second place in the shot put with a lengthy throw of 27 feet, 2.5 inches. While the team could not bring home the district title, the girls and their coach were pleased with the team's individual accomplishments.

As the season progresses the Hawks gain speed and stregnth with every practice. The team is hoping for the continued success and an excellent outdoor season.

Soccer begins season with tiigii tiopes

by Heather Anichini As the spring athletic season begins, the Maine South girls' soccer team is ready to kick, dribble, and score its way to another terrific season. Ending last year with only five losses, the team hopes to improve upon its Elite Eight status this season. Despite the loss of two all-state athletes, Maureen Nugent and Monica Huettinger, the varsity squad has seven returning starters, and a lot of experience to lead the way. Trisha Melendy, an all-

Scholar Athletes Maine South students receive countless athletic and scholastic awards each year. Only a few, however, have the ability to combine good athleticism with good academic performance to receive the Scholar Athlete honor.

In order to receive this award the student must be a senior, maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or above and participate in a sport on the varsity level.

Congratulations to all of the winter sport athletes who earned this honor!

Boys' Basketball: Rommel DeLaCruz, Joe Kain, Dan Kronenfeld, Robert Perry.

Girls'Basketball: Heather Kirschke, Darcy Smith, Ginger Tosch.

Girls' Gymnastics: Tamara Borck, Tracy Haas.

Boys' Swimming: Phil Duszczyk, Jamie Mills.

Boys' Wrestling: Dennis Diduch, Martin Dula, Gerald Santiago.

conference athlete last year, is expected to be a strong player for the squad. Other returning players include three year varsity competitors Ginger Tosch, Cari Schuler, Dar:y Smith, and Tracy Ostrand. Senior Denise Oswald is healthy after knee surgery liist season and is prepared to prove her abiliti<is.

Junior Sarah Mitchell is returning for her third varsity season, hoping to be effective again for the team. Juniors JoAnne DiCola and Karen Kietzer, along with sophomore

Julie Green round out the squad.

Head coach T. R. Kerth is looking forward to the season and remains optimistic about a return downstate for the girls. Defense will be the key to success for the Hawks this season.

To the advantage of the squad, the defensive players consist of mainly vetercn starters who have been productive for the team in the past.

Provided that the Regional and Sectional opponents are relatively similiar, the team is well prepared for a successful season.

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79 Hawks inducted into Hall of Fame

by Tim Thein "They were just the type of kids who worked hard and were over-achievers." This is coach George Verber's assesment of the Maine South boys basketball state championship team which he co-coached with Quitman Sullins. The team will be inducted into the Illinois Hall of Fame in Normal, Illinois on April 30th, 1994.

With Coach Sullins orchestrating the offense and Coach Verber controlling the defense, the team earned a trip to the state finals in Champaign behind a near-perfect record of 31-1. Of the 31 victories, 15 were decided by four points or less and the only loss came to Glcnbrook South in overtime. Following victories over DcLaSalle and East Moline, the Hawks were pitted against the Quincy Redbirds, who had compiled a perfect record of 31-0. Sparked by Jay Huyler's record-breaking 12 assist performance, the Hawks never relinquished the lead and went on to an 18 point victory and a state championship.

The drive and determination that these young men exhibited as students and athletes prepared them for the lives they are leading today. Dan Fiddler, an all-conference member in '79, has put his athletic career behind him and is now a physician. Although none of the members went on to play professionally.

Jay Huyler is cuircntly interviewing and rubbing elbows with some of Miami's finest sports celebrities as a sports reporter for Channel 7 in Florida.

Coach Verber began his coaching career in

the lower levels before accepting the role of assistantbasketball coach in 1978. Known for his fundamentally sound, highly animated, and an agressive style of coaching, Verbeserved two years as the heir-apparent to Quitman Sullins. When a vacancy opened at Maine West, coach Verber ran the Warrior program for a three year stint. In 1980, Verber and his team earned sectional finalist honors.

Two years later, Verber's squad won the conference and regional championships.

Verber then came back to Maine South in 1987 as head coach. Along with assistant Jerry Nelson, he coached the Hawks to a conference title as well as three regional crowns and sectional berths from 198' through 1990.

As a reward for his coaching and helping others, Verber enjoys watching his two sons compete in various sports. Brian, a freshman at Bowling Green State University, is a member of the varsity track team. Brad, a junior at Buffalo Grove High School, is a three-sport athlete and is a starter on the football, basketball, and baseball team. Verber explains, "I get the most enjoyment out of watching my own kids improve and compete."

Because Brad's team plays on Frida;' nights, coach Verber decided to help th(; Freshmen A team here at M.S. The A-teani finished first in conference with a 9-1 mark.

The B-team, coached by Don Lee, enjoye<l similiar success while earning a second placi; finish in conference. Coach Verber attributes

The 1979 State Champs celebrate viciory. the freshmen's success to consistent improvement and a great work ethic.

Coach Verber comments, "I will look forward to seeing the freshmen compete on the varsity level in a few years."

We at Maine South are grateful of the service and dedication over the years demonstrated by coach Verber.

Relays and individuals finish strong at State

by Steve Chiagouris With the conclusion of the state meet at Evanston, the Maine South boys swim team finished one of it's best seasons ever.

The sectional meet saw some incredible swimming by the Hawks who were led by senior co-captain and two- time MVP Jamie Mills. Mills swam his way to the state meet as the sectional champion in the 200yd Freestyle as well as a third place finish in the 100yd Freestyle. The only other individual qualifier was Tim Paschke in the 100yd Freestyle. The two swimmers joined with Kevin Gillespie and Joe Diclhn to qualify in the 200 yd Freestyle Relay.

Other notable performances were turned in

by Steve Chiagouris who achieved his personal bests in the 200yd individual medley and the 100yd backstroke. Bryan Dayton swam well in the 200yd individual medley as well as the 100yd BreastsU'oke. Senior cocaptain Dan Barker also had a personal best time in the 100yd breastroke.

The Hawks headed to the state meet at Evanston with high hopes and aspirations.

Mills took 25th and 26th in the 200 and 1 OOyd in the 200yd freestyle relay. freestyle. Paschke earned 25th in the lOOyd Still the team ends the season, according to freestyle and the two swimmers teamed uj) Coach Chris Deger, "With great drops on both with Gillespie and Dietlin to take 32nd place levels and a positive outlook on next year."

Track team off to perfect start

by Ray Albin Once again, the track team has sprinted off to a great start. The varsity and Frosh-Sopli teams both hold an undefeated mark of 6-0 in dual competition. Along the way, the Hawk* have defeated the likes of Conanl and New Trier. Through these early victories the team appears capable of accomplishing anything.

Thejunior-filled varsity team isonce again anchored by a solid running core. It is lead by one of only five seniors, Jamie Brammeier in the long distances and the lighming fast Dou;; Burton in the sprints. The team also boasts an exciting and undefeated mile relay team of Mike Paskvan, Nick Doukas, Doug Burton, and Jamie Brammeier. This relay team, wiili a respectable lime of 3:44, has brought out

three victories for the team. The team is also blessed with several talented athletes in the field events. Pat Anderson, Marty Kulak, and Neil Gregie are leading the pack when it comes to any jumping event on the team. The shot-putters are also proving to be very competitive, with Kevin Libby holding the present distance record and looking to improve.

The Frosh-Soph level has gotten off to the same fast start as the varsity. This team shows great promise if it can perform consistently throughout the duration of the season.

The entire track program has been constantly practicing and enjoying every minute.

Led by coaches Bill Drennan, Greg Dietz, and Jim Lonegran, the team is fully convinced that they are capable of achieving greamess.