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Oliver! opens this weekend by Brad Haak The halls of the P.A. wing have been bustling with activity as the Maine South Fine Arts Department prepares for its annual Spring musical. This year's production, Oliver! (based on Charles Dickens's classic tale) opens tonight and promises to be one of South's finest musical productions. Work on the show began several months ago with the workshops and auditions for the adult roles. Maine South also invited local elementary and junior high-schools to send some of their talented students to audition for the children's roles, adding a new dimension to the overall performance. Nearly 20 kids were given roles, offering a great incentive for them to continue their involvement when they reach Maine South. The rehearsals progressed from there, with members of the cast meeting virtually every day after school until 6:00 with Mr. Muszynski, the stage director for Oliver! In addition to learning the staging, cast members attended vocal rehearsals with Mr. Danckwart and choreography rehearsals with Ms. Sinclair-Day. Several weeks later, the Pit Orchestra members began their rehearsal. Under the direction of Mr. Pressler, the producer, the pit has added perhaps the most crucial element in the overall effectiveness of the entire show.
Nancy, perched atop a piano, sings "Oom-Pah-Pah" to the patrons of the bar in one lively scene of Oliver! Photo by Bill Grzesinski Under the supervision of Mr. Sanchez, Technical Director, the stage crew put in many hours of "overtime" in preparing sets, Ughting, sound, and props. The costume committee, headed by Ms. McCleneghan, faced the challenge of fitting an additional 17 child-sized bodies as well as the rest of the
cast With efforts from several groups, Oliver! promises to be an enjoyable show. Oliver! can be seen on two Fridays, (April 22 & 29), and two Saturdays, (April 23 & 30), at 7:30 PM. It can also be seen on Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
First Aid Team recaptures title by Alison Adlaf On March 12, Maine South's First Aid Team had a record to uphold and some revenge to be had at the Mid-America American Red Cross First Aid Competition. The school had taken first place in the Competition for ten consecutive years until last year, when the team took third place as a result of a technicality. In 1994, however. South was more determined to win and it didjust that, taking a clean sweep of first, second, and third places. The team, coached by Ms. Candy Purdy, began practicing after winter break lo get its skills up to perfection. At the competition, the three Maine South teams, which have four members each, would work on three scenarios. For example, one might have come upon a victim who, while hiking in the woods
during a thunderstCHtn, was struck by lightning. He then hit his head, landed in a spiderinfested patch of underbrush and is now spurting blood from a deformed left forearm. The team is to provide first aid for twenty minutes, until professional help would arrive. Each member must know how to perform CPR, rescue breathing, and secondary surveying, among other skills. A live victim is provided to be reassured, splinted, and bandaged. A judge closely watches the team's every move because every step, small or large, has a point value attached. Approximately seventeen teams from the area competed, ranging from girl scout troops to junior EMT's who had been trained by paramedics. Nevertheless, Maine South reclaimed its title and more, taking third and
second place and tying for first The point difference between the top two teams was a mere ten points. The third place team consists of first-year members Conrad Jakubow (captain), Adam Megacz, Kate Rowland, and Ken Lai. Members of the second place team are Kimberly Biala (captain and President of First Aid Team), Gary Bothman, Manoj Mishra, and Bob Mc Vey. The first place team, all first year members, consists of Alison Adlaf (captain), Rudyard Sadlier, D.J. Kosinski, and Nora Slattery. "Victims" who voluteered their Saturdays were Cathy Owsiany and Rich Elliot. Congratulations to all, and especially to Ms. Purdy, who hopefully will return to lead her team to victory again next year!
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What's the deal with Whitewater? by Charity Trelease The expression "what's up?" has taken on an entirely different meaning around Maine South these days. If one does happen to look up, he might find a hole in the ceiling where someone or something has punched out the tile. A whole lot of holes have appeared in the hallway ceilings making the school resemble some sort of demented slice of cheese. Some suspects include an alleged band of ruffians, clad in Viking attire and homed helmets, bounding through the hallways on pogo sticks. However, upon consulting the resident Southwards psychiatrist, I found that the Viking group story was probably a hoax Dr. Norma Gnow believes that there are no more than acouple of vandals, most likely just one since "no one this moronic could possibly have any friends." Dr. Gnow has since com piled a mental profile of the culprit: "This idiot must have just completed puberty and attained the necessary height to jump and hit the ceiling tiles. Like a young buck in the wild, he is attempting to prove his worth and maik his territory. Normally, an animal of this sort would leave his scent by urinating on a tree or leaving droppings wherever it goes. Evidently this person is able to operate a toilet, for no such material has, well, materialized. I suppose for this we can count our blessings.Instead, he leaves pock marks of destruction everywhere he goes. "A freshman, definitely a freshman. A sophomore, maybe, but most children of that level have outgrown such immatiu"e antics and have progressed to harrassing hall monitors and cutting gym class. "Of course, it is possible that this person is not purposely destroying the ceilings. Maybe he believes that pots of gold are hidden in the ceiling or that his fellow freshmen are trapped above in a world of darkness. In this case, this person is a complete dolt. An easy way to spot him, therefore, is to look in the cafeteria. An elite group of idiots can be seen around the vending machines during lunch hours. Re gardless of the fact that the machines are turned off at these times, the silly children fruitlessly pump quarters into them, almost like conditioned rats with the ability to read or reason. "To sum up: this person is most certainly a freshman and probably a show-off wannabe. If not a show-off wannabe, then a poor soul with an incredibly dull mind." There you have it. If anyone can find "Mr. Hole," please let me know. I'm offering a personally-guided tour of the Southwards office to anyone who turns our friend in. Farewell, and beware of falling tiles.
by Martha Bohm As Hillary's alma mater we all should hold a vested interest in the outcome of the Whitewater situation; like her or not, if she goes down, we go down with her. Maine South's name will be forever linked with the 90's version of Watergate. Enrollment will fall off, teachers will resign, students will begin to drop out.... -Hold it right there, oh dutiful commentator. Before you go condemning the school for it, could you, you know, kind of explain... what exactly is the deal with Whitewater? Yes, why don' t we (attempt to) get the facts straight. First of all, the problem started in 1978 when the Chntons invested in a land development called Whitewater (hence the name of the scandal). They apparently then claimed more deductions on their income taxes than they should have. -That's it? Yes. We are now on the verge of impeaching our president because he might have cheated on his taxes. Oh yes, we may throw our government into turmoil over about $40,000 worth of sixteen-year-old taxes. Granted, tax evasion is a crime, but not an uncommon or even serious one. And what do we expect when we knowingly elected a man of... less than perfect morals. -Why has this come out now? The soap-opera-like events of the past year have transformed this into "Whitewatergate." The apparent suicide of Vince Foster, Hillary's business partner, and the unwillingness of the Clintons to reveal to the nation their complete financial history have given the Republican party an opportunity to forego
the issues. Forget about the Bosnian war and health care reform, the issue of Congress this year is the harrassment of the President by anyone who wants to further his own political career. The "issue" actually came about in 1992, but it was not timed as well then. Since this is election year, the Republicans could not have asked for a better time for a Presidentripping scandal. -What does this mean for the future, oh great and prophetic commentator? Well, in short, Clinton's foes heardarumor about his past wrongdoings and created a scandal. Now both parties are too entrenched in their defenses to just forget the whole thing. Unfortunately, the American public will not be satisfied until "The Whole Truth" comes out. Unless this truth is some sordid revelation, it will be convinced that some elaborate cover-up took place. And most political analysists predict that unless Clinton "comes clean" he will be impeached. But maybe, just maybe, the Republicans will come to their senses, stop the muckraking and stick to the issues. And maybe the American public will shake the habit of taking daily doses of political gossip. This is a government afterall, not a tabloid. Anyway, for thosewhowereconcemed with the school's reputation (and I know that every one of you was), worry not. The investigators have yet to probe this far into Hillary's past. The crime was not even that horrendous, but through the media-microscope under which the President works, anything can be magnified to outrageous proportions. Don't worry though, if any real sin is committed, the Republican party will be sure to let us know.
The alternative high by Dan Kronenfeld Everyday we learn lessons (out of the I classroom) about the evils of drugs. In the lastest account of their destrucUveness, Americans watched Curt Cobain, a man who Seemed to have it all—stardom, money, a family—waste his life with heroin and a 12gauge shotgun. However, even when all is [said and done, it's your choice: tiptoe a tight[rope of destruction for the false glamour of ; drugs, or walk the only sure drug-free path to I Stay clean and healthy. I One drug-free choice you can make is to attend the after-prom activities of Ceiebrauon '94. This yciar's comiuee has worked
htu-d to provide the best {X)si-prom alternative' it can, high above the city on the 94th floor of 'the John Hancock Building. The night will be filled with entertainment and prizes and will! conclude with breakfast at sunrise overlook' • ing the Chicago skyline. Only 300 tickets will be available^ so purchase your ticket and se-; cure your spot as soon as they go on sale. Somt may say that this is a silly mama's; milk-and-cookie party, and they have aright \ totheiropinion. We are all entitled to our own views, however, and while Celebration '941 may not change yours, it's a great way tt>i support the views of those who wish to stay drug-free! ,
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Casino gambling mostly a big loser by John Frederiksen A few weeks ago I visited New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, the home of writers and musicians, and the site of a major American victory during the War of 1812. As I walked along a shorefront shopping center, admiring the view over the Mississippi,! noticed one or two paddleboats docked in a nearby harbor. Replicas for tourists, I thought. When I walked on into the mall, however, to my surprise I found a timetable showing the cruise times for riverboat casinos. Across the border in Mississippi, the towns of Gulfpon and Biloxi are constructing beachfront casinos into the ocean. One must carefully search for restaurants now hidden by glittering casino lights. Casinos are popping up across the United States. Las Vegas and Atlantic City used to be the country's gambling capitals. Today, however, many of the country's great tourist cities—from violence-plagued East St. Louis to Evansville (Evansville?), Indiana— scramble for their share of casino revenues. The Chicago Tribune reported that the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Indians hope to build a 120,000 square foot, 3,500-slot machine casino in Detroit. In Illinois, nine riverboat casinos now operate in eight cities across the state. And in Chicago, mayor Richard Daley and governor Jim Edgar recently agreed on legislation that would create a five-boat complex along the Chicago River. Advocates of legalized casinos hail them as solutions for unemployment and for impoverished cities and school systems. Detroit, one of the country's poorest cities, hopes to
gain 15,000 jobs and increased revenue for its downtown area. Mayor Daley wants gambling money to reheve the Chicago Public Schoolboard's financial crisis. Casino gambling does generate revenue. Since 1991, reports the Tribune, Illinois riverboats have produced almost SI billion in gross revenues. Last November, Hollywood Casino-Aurora netted SI 1.6 million, S1.9 million of which went to the state, and 5751,000 of which went to Aurora. One casino on a Connecticut Indian reservation made S20 million during its first month of operation. But casino advocates fail to see that cities need long-term solutions for financial troubles. While casinos seem to produce profits and jobs, they can also aggravate the social problems that caused the financial troubles in the first place. The casino, like any other business, needs to make a profit lo stay in business. Unlike other businesses, however, the casino has all the laws of probability on its side. While some customers may miraculously beat the odds and win big, most gamblers will lose money. The casino always maintains a large advantage over the consumer in that, under normal circumstances, the consumer will pay an extravagant price for excitement. If the consumer is living on a tight budget, he or she gambles, praying that the laws of probability will be flexible. When the inevitable loss occurs, the consumer may sacrifice more money that might have paid for necessary food and utilities. If the cycle continues, the consumer becomes an addict who loses disproportionate amounts of money.
For many, gambling becomes what its critics correctly label it: an indirect tax. Some of the money the gambler loses winds up in state hands, whether or not he or she supported a state tax increase. This indirect tax represents one of the worst features of legalized gambling. Gambling produces nothing of value. All that has occurred in that roll of the dice is a simple transfer of existing funds from one party to another. If the house wins, some of those funds ostensibly go to state education, but as the Illinois Lottery has proved, gambling funds alone cannot solve serious education problems. If the gambler wins, usually he or she has won only a small amount of cash and may lose it all in the next gamble. Nor do casinos produce anything of cultural value. They only become an eyesore on the rivers and beaches and they set a poor example for future generations of children. No longer would some children hope to become doctors and scientists; at S20 million a month, being a casino owner is much more lucrative. The current drive toward legalized casino gambling in the United States says much about how far we have fallen. Instead of equitable taxation or a solid financial solution, in desperation we have stooped to preying on the ignorance and weaknesses of the population. Funding educational systems and cities through gambling will exploit an under-educated population at a time when most jobs require highly educated workers. Whether gambling funds will provide skills and technical expertise for future generations is about as likely as winning the jackpot.
Tour guide to a planetary guilt trip by Katie Burns If the world had become an irredemable environmental hellhole a few years ago, it would have been partly my fault. No, I wasn't secretly dumping toxic waste into fragile biospheres. I wasn't orchestrating oil spills for the sheer maniacal glee of it I wasn't a member of a secret group using CFCs for experiments on endangered species in cleared forestlands. Neither, however, was I recycling. I rationalized, of course. I rationalized my not helping to conserve natural resources, prevent deforestation, or reduce the amount of non-biodegradable waste. Recycling would have been a major effort, especially for someone who had no method of transportation. The recycling centers were
few, far between, and I knew not where. I told myself, however, that if recycling was ever a possibility for me, I would participate with fervor. It soon became possible. I moved to Park Ridge and was delighted at the extent and accessibility of the recycling program. I did participate, at home and at school, and with the afore-mentioned fervor. Hence, it was with dismay that I recently heard that the recycling program here at South might be discontinued. The problem appears to be that students put the wrong things in the different containers or don't participate at all. Maine East and Maine West are having few such problems, but the company that handles the recycling program is threatening to give up on Maine South.
Guilt hit me like a badly aimed Softball. Here I had had all my high ideals and I was one of the prime culprits. How long would it take me to remove a staple from a piece of paper? How long would it take me to throw a carton into a recycling bin instead of into a wastebasket? It could be a whole two seconds. Once again, I had nearly caused the world to become an irredemable environmental hellhole. And, while some disagree, I don't think earth is certainly doomed... yet So I will try again. I will attempt lo be some help and not too great a harm to the environment. And I will hope that my lapses will kill neither this lovely blue-green marble of a planet nor the Maine South recycling program.
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Spain provides a world of culture by Elizabeth Wilk This past spring break, instead of lounging around in Park Ridge or going on the class trip to Mexico, 24 Maine South students spent the week in Spain. With the assistance of Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Lowry, and Mr. and Mrs. Kramer, the students traveled throughout southern Spain enhancing their education of the country while enjoying the sights and the exciting night life. The trip, entitled "Andalucian Fiesta," lasted a total of eight days and was not school sponsored. The group traveled through ACIS—the American Council of International Studies—which provided it with a courier for the entire trip and made all accomodations. The students left Chicago on Saturday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m., and after a layover in Switzerland, arrived in Madrid at approximately 4:00 p.m., Spanish time. After only a few minutes to rest, they were already seeing the sights, including an authentic Spanish bullfight. The group stayed in Madrid for a little more than two days, touring the city, visiting the Royal Palace and the popluar art museum Prado, and (of course) shopping. From Madrid, the group traveled six hours by bus to reach its next destination: Granada. Although they were tired, most of the students stayed awake to take in the amazing scenery. After travelling to Granada, the group was well rested and not only attended a traditional Holy Week processional, but also went to a dance club afterwards. There, the students learned a Spanish line dance and even managed to drag Mr. Lowry onto the dance floor. The second day in Granada was spent at the Alhambra—a Moorish palace later taken
Photo by Elizabeth Wilk A small part of the group in front of the Alhambra. over by the Christians. Afterwards students had free time to shop. To end the trip with fun received free time to do whatever they wanted memories, the students went to another dance and later that night went out to a Gypsy cave club at night. They returned to their hotel with bar. just enough time to take showers and then The next stop on the trip was Cordoba, were on their way to Madrid to fly to London. which is about three hours northwest of Sunday, April 3, was spent in London at Granada. The group only spent half of the day the Hampton Court Palace due to a six hour in Cordoba, giving the members enough time layover. Although the group had had virtually to visit the Mezquita and to shop again. The no sleep for almost two days, the sightseeing group then boarded the bus for another two in London was a nice end to the trip. Finally,it hour ride to Seville. boarded the 8 1/2 hour flight to Chicago and The first night at Seville was spent at a the students were on their way home. Flamenco show. Flamenco is a traditional The trip was an exciting and interesting style of Spanish dance that takes many years experience for all who went and was worth the to learn. A tour of Seville, another proces- $1,700.00 it cost. That cost included breaksional, and time to shop occupied Friday. fast, dinner, tours, airfare, hotels, and courier. The next day, the group traveled five hours The trip offered students interested in the to Toledo, the final destination in Spain. Spanish language and culture a great insight There, they went on a tour of the city and then on what Spain is all about.
French students plan summer trip by Cyrus Wilson Another student group will leave the States to visit a country in Europe, namely France. The trip will last from Monday, June 20, until Friday, July 1. It is ACIS' standard nine day "Toujours en France" trip, plus a three day extension planned by French teacher Mrs. Nica. While in France, the group will visit two world museums, the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay, where it will be able to behold the paintings of Gauguin, Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Renoir, David, Ingres, Gericault, and Delacroix. Other amazing sights along the way include the cathedrals of Notre-Dame,
Reims, Amiens, and Chartres; the castles of the Loire Valley; the palace of Vaux-le-Vicompte; and the famous Versailles, inspired by the beauty of Vaux-le-Vicompte. During the three extra days, the group will visit Rouen (a city in Normandie), Reims and Amiens (two of the cathedrals mentioned before), and Givemy (the home of Monet). All these wonders, of course, have a price. A fee of $2,023 covers breakfast, dinner, hotels, and guided tours. Extra choices such as high option insurance add on to that price. In addition to all of this, twenty-five to thirty dollars per day of spending money is recommended ifone wants to eat lunch. More
is necessary to buy souvenirs. There will be an average of four students per level of French going on the trip, making a total of eighteen Maine South French students. In addition to these students, there will be three children coming along, one of whom is a French student at Lincoln Junior High. There will also be seven adults. This all adds up to a total of twenty-eight people. Along with Mrs. Nica and our twenty-four hour courier, Mrs. Bondi and Mrs. Uzemack will be keeping an eye on the students and children in France, as official chaperones. Hopefully, Mrs. Bondi will also provide much continued on page 5
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Tabloids-the "gossip" continues by Amy Mossman "Princess Diana and her new husband, Howard Stem, are the proud new parents of the first alien child ever to be bom in the United Kingdom." Okay. So maybe this story is not exactly tme, but when paging through one of the numerous tabloid magazines at the checkout counters at the local supermarket, one might find a story similar in nature. Tabloids are famous for printing stories that end up either not entirely true or being slanderous to the lives of key public figures. A large percentage of the articles contain people known as "insiders" or "pals" of the famous person being reported on. But exactly how close are they? Are they relatives, friends, or the gardener's postman? And if they really are friends, why are they leaking private gossip about their loved ones to the tabloids? Tabloids like The Star, The Globe, and The National Enquirer sue famous for being sued over and over again for inaccuracies about the lives of people in the spotlight. The highly
publicized Roseanne Arnold versus the National Enquirer is one such example. If tabloids are so inaccurate and unbelieveable, then why do people read them? "I think the stories they contain are hilarious and very entertaining to read," a Maine South student answers. Entertainment. Is it really entertaining to read about the shameful pasts of Holly wood's biggest stars or about the latest allegations against them for questionable illegal activity, such as the Tonya Harding and Michael Jackson scandals? "People are hungry for gossip," one girl claims. "I love it. I love to read it just as much as the next person, but I definitely don't believe any of that junk." Whether or not people believe what is written in tabloids, they do read them, making the National Enquirer the best selling magazine in the United States. And there are different types of tabloid news. The Star, Globe, and Enquirer focus on famous people and what they are up to, while papers like the Weekly World News
French trip continued from page four information on the sights they see. Also, the Nicas will not be coming back at the same time as therest of the group, so Mrs. Bondi and Mrs. Uzemack will be responsible for the trip home and will make sure that everyone is picked up at the airport. This trip is not school sponsored. All students going on the "expedition" are fully insured by ACIS, the American Council for International Studies. So if something goes wrong, they will take care of it. The French students have done a great deal of preparation for this trip. To get themselves cerrseTH, He t>zeA\>PVL m^-
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What's new in Ecology Club by Brian Lazzaro With Earth Day approaching,one Mjme South club is stepping into the spoilighi— Ecology Club. Ecology club not only keeps stuik-nis infonned about environmental evenb but also docs many things to help the ens iionment. Roadside cleanups are frequent since the club adopted Dec Road. This is another program to keep our environment healthy and anycMie is welcome on theseclean-ups. Interested students are encouraged to join Ecology club next year. Ecology Club will also most Likely hold the first annual Ecology Club essay contest before the year is over. The idea still has to. be approved by the administration, but il locks good. Prizes will include S50 for first' place, $25 for second place, and SIO for third place, so keep an eye out for further details. April 22nd is Earth Day, so see if you can do something to improve the Earth you live on. k^TiLL rp/s scutes
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Science Olympiad places third by Cyrus Wilson This year's Science Olympiad state meet ended with Maine South's best finish ever an unexpected third place. The only schools scoring higher than the team were New Trier and IMSA. The team's 198 point score brought it only six points away from first place in state and the national competition in Arizona. The night before the competition was a long one, consisting of studying, building, and some guitar jamming (thanks to Ryan Carlino, Mr. Marino, and Ms. Godwin). One example of this dedication is the work that was done for Mission Possible. The members of this event continued work on their Rube Goldberg device until around 4:00 A.M. While they were able to fix many of the previous problems and still get about an hour of sleep, the machine did not work as well as planned. However, many events produced positive results. Ryan Carlino won a silver medal in Bio Process Lab. Walter Walczak and Turn Tunthatakas placed second in the
Bridge Building event. Martha Bohm and Ryan Carlino won well-deserved silver medals in Cell Biology. Martha Bohm and Charity Trelease were fourth in Chemistry Lab. Martha Bohm placed fourth in Designer Genes. Fourth place medals were also awarded to Tum Tunthatakas and Walter Walczak for Egg Drop. Cyrus Wilson and Nicole Baier were state champions in Name That Organism. Scott Schwemin and Ken Lai were also state champions in Physics Lab. In addition to its hard work on various events, the Science Olympiad team credits its success to coaches Mr. Marino and Ms. Godwin, who helped with last minute, frantic work, and provided encouragment. The team
Coach M a r i n o ' s reaction to the third place flnish. Photo by Laura Huber
hopes for continued success at next year's competition.
South to hold blood drive The eighth annual Presidents' Club Blood Drive will be held this year on May 4. Blood may be donated in the Auditorium lobby from 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Faculty, staff, and students are all encouraged to donate blood. Students wishing to donate must submit a signed permission slip to the Personnel Office. Donors must be at least seventeen years old and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds.
Students of the Month announced
The Students of the Month for March are: History: Cleve Barton, Felicia DiValerio, Demetra Georgiopoulos, Kan Lai, Erin O'Shea, Erin Shields, Joene VanCraenenbroeck. Art: Kristen Kubik, Edmund Hansen, Adam Nardi. Speech/Drama: Matt Donovan, Demetra Georgiopoulos, Regan MacArthur. Applied Technology: Thomas Elliott, Jason Metier, Mark Mocarski, Eric Wysezkowski. Driver Education: Todd Hyde, Frank Ponticelli, Thomas Tsilipetros, Joene VanCaenenbroeck. Health: Catherine Owsiany, Magdalena Sadowicz. Home Economics: Michelle Bachmeier, Kimberly Linzer, Jennifer Schrock, Kathleen Sandrik. Physical Education: Cory Chiovari, Argie Dafnis, Kristine Domanchuk, Ryan Keller, Lisa LaCerra, Allyson Morch, Mi-
chael Rowan, Renee Schaul, Linse Smith. Math: Michael DeLance, Kristen Economos, Michael Gillespie, Matthew Huettinger, Jeff Jensen, Karen Kietzer, Jennifer Manzi, Helen Markos, Daniel Milano, Maureen Muhlena, Christopher Ryan, Tobey Schmidt, Michael Sim, Brett Splake. Music: James Brammeier, Erica Sampson, Scott Wade. English: Kim Biala, Przemek Bogdanowicz, Demetra Demakis, Ardis Dumalski, John Frederiksen, Mike Gillespie, Tracy Haas, Kathryn Herzog, Anne Kelleher, Martin Kulak, Elizabeth Markowski, David Metzger, Todd Pytel, Anthony Roberts, Beth Schutt, Kari Sroka, Annika Uzemack, Kerry Wagoner, Thomas Wallace. Business: Brian Campbell, Michelle Dulski, Tracy Slankiewicz. Foreign Language: Sarah Campion, Kristen Durianski, Dan Maigler, Michelle Rhoton, Jennifer Sitarz, Jason Wellner, Daniel Wiederer.
Upcoming Events at Maine South Musical Foreign Language Awards SAT & SAT 2 Testing Junior Prom
Apr. 22-30 May 3 May 7 May 7
Applied Technology Awards Art Awards String Orchestra Concert Pops Concert
May 9 May 10 May 12 May 14
Science: Paul Bujak, Izabella Cegielski, Andrew Chodor, Kevin Conroy, Matthew Eartherton, Kelly Erwin, Gena Gruss, Hellin Jang, Suzanne Lanzafame, Derek Lenard, Josh Martin, Stephanie Rouse, Scott Schwemin, Angela Wallace, Steve Wendling.
SouthwordS Soulhvurds is th« student-produced newspaper of MaineSfHith HighSchuol, I l t l S. Dee Rd., Park Ridge, !L {6006«). tetters to the editor should be delivered to room V-130 or given to a member of the editorial staff. Soulhvords reserves the rijiht to edit obscene or llbeious material. EdHors-ln-Chicf Katie Burns Charity Trelease News editors .Vlaria Poulos Andrea Wells Elizabeth WiJk Commentarj' editors John Frederiksen .\gnes .Milewski Features editors Jennifer Johnson Jane Quaiver Sports editurs Heather Anichini Tim Thein Distribution editors. .Todd Ofcnioch Cyrus Wilson Photo editor Paul Bcrko Art editor „ Brad Haak Adviser „ .T. R. Kerth
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Softball starts season with success by Heather Anichini If the Maine South girls' softball team is going to make aretum trip to the state's "Sweet Sixteen," it will have to overcome incredible odds. The loss of eight quality and experienced ball players will certainly hurt it, as will a traditionally difficult and demanding 25 game regular season schedule. The strength of CSL North division rivals Deerfield and Niles West will add to the team's troubles. However, if there is one thing this year's conference champion girls' basketball team has made clear, it's that one should NEVER underestimate the power and ability of the Lady Hawks; especially with the advantage of hardworking, competitive, seasoned athletes who hate to lose. Take senior third baseman Amy Carlson
for example, a state swimmer and an all-conference athlete, her ability and talent are just as evident on thefieldas in the pool. Or how about junior catcher Sue Sroka, an all state basketball player whose knowledge of the game and leadership potential in both sports have allowed her to become a major factor, whether she's making the long throw to second or the jumper from the three point line. And don't forget this year's starting pitcher, senior Jenny Mc Cormick, who received playing time last year and has demonsuated many times her ability to dominate a hitter once she gets into her rhythm. Other athletes who will make major contributions are junior short- stop Kerri Vrbancic, and seniors Michelle Thillens (second base) and Theresa Ryan
(first base) who intend to do their best to ensure great play from the infield. After several weeks of practice and hours of hard work the team faced its first opponents of the season earlier this month, and demonstrated the potential that it has. The girls defeated three of their four opponents, losing only to the New Trier Trevians in a hard fought battle. Despite the loss, the team built momentum in its victories against Waukegan and Hoffman Estates. If this group of girls can become a cohesive unit, it has the potential to be the next surprise from Maine South, despite what the critics say. However, to those who have seen the determination of the teamfirsthand, it may be no surprise at all.
Several strive for season goal - state by Ellen Bacon With five weeks remaining until the sectional meet, the girls' track team is seeing major decreases in times and increases in distances. At the Maine Morton invitational the Hawks managed to take fourth place overall, with several individuals performing exceptionally. Gretchen Heruickson took first place in the long jump, leaping 15 feet, 11.25 inches. Donna De Martino also had an excellent day, especially in the 300 meter hurdles. Jenny
Green continued to drop time and is well on her way to a successful post season. State is a goal for many of the girls, and several have proved time and again this season that they possess the ability. Henrickson remains undefeated in the long jump, with a best jump of 16 feet, 5.25 inches. If she continues to improve, it is likely she will attain a state jump (only five inches greater than her present best) in the near future. The 4(X) meter relay team of juniors Henrickson, Green, Kara Vormittag, and sophomore Sara
Payne is also within striking distance of the state qualifying time which has been set at 50 seconds flat. As a whole, the Lady Hawks track team has made a very good showing in the first half of the season and it continues to improve with every practice and meet. With the conference and sectional meets fast approaching the girls appear to be hitting their stride. If they continue to run, jump, and throw their longest and fastest, state may be much more than a dream, it could be a reality.
Lady Hawk soccer team off to slow start secret of success this season will be team play it is very possible that they just might reach by Heather Anichini The Maine South girls' soccer team has es- and healthy players. If the girls succeed there, their state goals. tablished many goals for this season, including a return trip to the state toumamet. If its goals are to be achieved; however, it will first have to * *I7 ^ stay healthy. In each of the first six games there have been a plethora of sprained ankles, causing serious problems for the team overall. With = r i . 4 / 2 2 !l a t . 4 / 2 3 M o n . 4 / 2 5 r u e . 4 / 2 6 Wed. 4 / 2 7 Sport rain continuing to be in the forecast, field Maine West Girls' conditions are not likely to improve any time TB.'V Badminton soon, and scoring is difficult when you and G.B.S. G.B.N. Girls' Res./G. B. S. everyone is slipping, sliding, and falling al10:00 Track 4:30 4:30 most as often as she is on her feet Schaum. N.Trier/Deer. Boys' Despite its difficulties, the team has man10:00 4:30 Track aged to win three of itsfirstseveral games, including a 7-0 defeat of Highland Park, an 8-0 Gymnastics G.B.S.- 7:00 Niles N.-7:00 defeat of Niles West, and a 4-0 defeat of SteG.B.N.- 9:00 Tennis venson high school. Still, the girls could not Deerfield Roll. Mdws. pull off a victory against Hoffman Estates or Volleyball 4:30 Invt.- 9:00 Naperville North, losing 2-1 and 4-1 respecM.S. Quad. G,B S Niles N. tively. A tie against Oak Park allowed the Softball IrOO 4t30 4:30 defense to show its ability while playing Niles N. Soccer against a comparable team. 4-30 Bufl'. Grov. Deerfield G.ii.s. If the team can manage to get well, its prosBaseball 10:30 4:30 4-30 :::: pects for victory will be greatly improved. The
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Tennis tries to overcome inexperience by Dan Wiederer If experience is a credential necessary for a conference championship, the Hawks would be a long shot. But as veteran head coach Bob Schmidt adds, "We have depth." The team' s first year i n the CS L North i s to be a tough one with the likes of Glenbrook North, Highland Park, and Deerfield. If it is to be a success, the team will need many players to step up and conuibute. One such player is junior Tim Thein who is back for his third year on the varsity level. Thein will be looked ujx)n to provide leader-
ship as he holds the number one singles position. Another such player with high expectations is junior Matt Bialko. After leading the J V team for two consecutive years at number one, Bialko will fit right in at the number two slot with his powerful style of play. If the timing is right for Thein and Bialko, they could contend in sectionals and earn a bid to the state meet. Rounding out the singles attack will be Hyun Kim and Derek Morch. Both are back for their second year on the varsity team. Leading the doubles attack will be the
junior duo of Riach Stasica and Adam Stanczak. Seniors Chuck Kaufman and Sean McKenna will be in the starting lineup as well as senior Tom Loukas and junior Mike DeNardis. All six have mastered the net game and look forward to using it in their upcoming meets. Players who occasionally may crack the starting lineup will be senior Adam Sipkovsky and juniors Tony Cincinelli and Dan Wiederer. Others on the team include juniors George Kikos, Scott Siegel, and Chris Owens.
Boys track heads outdoors to conquer CSL North by Ray AI bin The track team finished up its indoor season with a disappointing second place finish in the CSL North conference tournament as it was edged out of first place by just five points by Highland Park. While the team fell short of its midseason goal, several athletes did turn in
stellar performances. Neil Gregie achieved his usual greatness while winning the low and high hurdles as well as finishing third in the long jump. Jamie Brammeier and Doug Burton tore up the field with long and short sprint distance victories. The varsity field athletes also took home
their share of ribbons. Pat Anderson captured several ribbons for his performances in the long jump and triple jump. Marty Kulak led the pole vaulting core with his jumps and Ray Albin took the lead in the shot-put. The frosh-soph team did well, taking second place behind the Warriors of Maine West
Boys baseball team continues to strive for conference title by Mike Roth and Joe Kain Although the Hawks have opened with a rather disappointing start of 3-4, there have been many outstanding performances turned in. Newcomer Craig Hallgren has been the ace of the pitching staff and has delivered many quality innings. Unfortunately, the rest of the staff has struggled thus far. However, once the season progresses, the staff promises to be very deep in talent. In the early season, the Hawks have faced
the likes of Schaumburg, Loyola, and Fremd, all highly-touted teams. The game which showed much promise as to the ability of the team ocurred versus Oak Park. Previously the number one ranked team in the state. Oak Park was stunned by the Hawks. The Hawks overwhelmed the Huskies 18-8 behind a balanced attack from the whole squad. Setting the tone for the rest of the game, Mike Rowan led the brigade with a towering grand slam in the first inning. Rowan's shot capped off an
amazing eight run inning. Dan Pacer also contributed by going 3-4 with three RBI's. Hallgren went the distance and struck out nine in his victorious campaign. Although the schedule shows no signs of letting up, the Hawks hope to build on this victory. Conference play opens with Highland Park and Maine South the favorites. In order for the Hawks to achieve their ultimate goal, solid pitching and timely hitting are essential, for a conference championship.
Volleyball takes home opener vs. Libertyville by Ryan Carlino With the departure of many of last year's seniors due to graduation, this year's young team is working hard to maintain Maine South's competitive reputation. As the sport grows in popularity around the area, more schools are concentrating on developing solid volleyball teams. Obviously this makes winning harder, but it also increases the intensity of the game. After compiling a 1-2 record, the varsity team continues to focus on fine tuning its game. Outside hitters Mike Staniec and Jason Dein form the core of the passing essentials. Meanwhile, returning varsity middle blocker Ted Ward dominates with excellent blocking ability. Junior Liam Barry has perfected the art of setting and is ready to pass his way throught the season. After two away loses, the team came back with a three game victory over Libertyville in its home opener.
Varisty player Jason Dein attempts a spike during a recent practice. Photo by Paul Berko