Vol 30 issue 3

\Olume 30, issue 3 October 1, 1993

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Homecoming rocks at Maine South

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by Elizabeth Wilk Maine South is completing the final preparations for this year's Homecoming weekend. Much time and effort has been spent on the details of the many festivities during Homecoming '93. The theme of Homecoming this year is "Let's Rock Their World."

During homeroom on Friday, September 17, sixteen senior girls were nominated for Homecoming queen. They were Andrea Armour, Tricia Balagot, Nicole Berg, Michelle Brosnan, Erika Comelisen, Meade Crampton, Jenny Dombroski, Kerry Goggin, Kathy Karaboyas, Katliryn Pater, Alison Phillips, Stephanie Poulos, Erica Swanson, Michelle Thillens, Ginger [osch, and Rebecca Whamond.

A week later, on Friday, Septeml)er 24, students had the opportunity to vote for the Homecoming Court. Out of the sixteen

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Today from 7:30 to8:00 A.M., during luncri periods four, five, and six, and from 3:00 to 3:30 P.M., final voting in the Homecoming Queen Election will take place in front of the cafeteria to select this year's queen.

The Homecoming '93 Queen will be crowned in a ceremony which will be held between the sophomore and Varsity football games tomorrow.

In addition to the queen comj)etition, many other Homecoming festivities will be taking place this weekend. Tonight will kick off the weekend with the Homecoming Street Dance. The Street Dance, in place of previous years' Homecoming Carnivals, offers students time to socialize. The Su^eet Dance runs from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. in the southeast park-

ing lot. Immediately following the Street Dance, Pep Council's annual Firelight Rally will begin.

One of the events on Saturday's agenda is the traditional Homecoming Parade which begins at 10:00 A.M. The parade will proceed through the sU^eets of Park Ridge, complete with colorful floats, members of Maine South's organizations, the Homecoming Court nominees, and the Maine South Marching Band.

While the parade makes its way through Park Ridge, the Freshman A and B football teams will already be playing the Glenbrook North Spartans. Those football games will begin at 9:30 A.M. The Sophomore game will follow the Freshman games.

Around 1:30 P.M., between the Sophomore game and the Varsity game, this year's Homecoming Queen will be crowned. The

Varsity game will begin at 2:00 P.M. at Wilson Field.

The Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Senior Class, will wrap up this festive weekend. The dance will be held in the Spectator Gym from 7:30 to 10:30 P.M. Today is the final day to purchase a ticket, which costs fifteen dollars per couple. Nobody will be admitted to the dance after 8:30 P.M. During the past few weeks, various Homecoming-related activities have taken place to enhance the weekend. As in years past, several school organizations colorfully decorated the windows along the front hallway with paintings symbolizing the Homecoming theme. In addition to the parade. Pep Council sold carnations last week, giving students the chance to have flowers sent to friends during homeroom today.

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Helpful Homecoming tips:

by Charity Trelease A cheerful bit of news pleasantly surprised me I'ecently: a group of fed-up parents in Florida formed a "We Hate Barney" club.

This was the very first time that a sentence involving Barney made me smile.

For anyone who has been comatose for the last year and has been so very unfortunate to miss the gargantuan amount of Barney paraphernalia which has infested stores everywhere, Barney is a vomit-inducing purple blob who has strangely managed to get his own television show. His cast includes a little greoi runt and a group of kids who "sing" and "dance" and frolic with their rotund buddy.

These annoying little twits are not even cute, and are much too old to be hanging out with a dopey dinosaur. The show begins with the most impressive of the Barney musical masterpieces, a song to the tune of "This Old Man." The lyrics? "I love you/you love me."

Hold it! That second statement is quite a large assumption. I, for one, do not love Barney for several reasons: First, he speaks like a moron.

Also, his arms seem to protrude from the centfir of his chest, giving him a freakish appearance. Finally, his dialogue is ridiculous.

For example, when Patti, a blind girl, appeared on the show, Barney oh-so-tastefully inquired, "Patti, would you like to feel my warm fuzzy body and make a picture of me in your mind?" I kid you not.

Perhaps what is most exasperating about this whole Barney mess is that kids, who should possess some sort of inherent ability to deteimine decency actually adore him. My theoi-y is that Barney sends out subliminal messages to all of the unsuspecting tots.

Anyhow, this adoration fuels one of the fastest growing industries. Barney has good reason to be sickeningly jolly: he is one rich dinosaur.

Speaking of dinosaurs—aren't they extinct? What gives Barney the right to outlive his peers?

I can't think of anything. Perhaps we should send our portly friend back with his fellow fossil freaks. A painless "Goodbye Barney" episode would facilitate his exit.

"Barney Meets Satan" has possibilities. Or how about "Barney leaves the gas on."

Unfortunately, it's not easy to kill a million dolUir monster, even one with the mentality of a slug. But let us take comfort in knowing that groups such as the "We Hate Barney" club are hard at work!

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by Martha Bohm When the topic of the big HC comes up in conversation, the typical Maine South student undergoes one of three reactions: A) "I just can't wait! I got my dress/suit yesterday, and we're going to the 95th for dinner, and..." (You know the people I'm talking about.)

B) Thunk. (No, the person does not say "Thunk," but that is the sound his/her unconscious body makes as it hits the floor due to an extreme nervousness regarding whether Susie/Johnny will ask him/her.)

C) "Blah, I'm not going. I hate dances."

If you saw a bit of yourself in "A", then this article is probably not for you. However, if "B" or "C" sounds more like your response, read on.

For those who answered "B", get a grip. If it matters that much to you, ask him/her yourself. What is the worst he/she can say? (I mean besides, "I hope you die and rot.") The worst that he/she will say is, "Gee, I have to get my cat shampooed that night," or another lousy excuse. But your chances of going with

1) What is a sonoran pronghom? a) a kitchen utensil with a row of spikes through which you must blow b) an endangered species c) a smaller version of the trumpet 2) Which is the most widely circulated magazine? a) TV Guide b) Sassy c) Playboy 3) Which one of these is a type of plastic surgery? a) spinal sucking b) naval removal c) face sanding

your dream date are far better if you ask than if you stare longingly as you walk down the hall. Besides, you should watch where you're walking because if you should walk into a door, your chances of achieving your dream will drop significantly.

In response to those who answered "C", I have two words: GO S—! I know that this may be a bit shocking to read in a school newspaper, but if formal dances turn you off, just go stag. (What did you think 1 said, anyway?) Some of the most entertaining dances at which I've had the most fun have been those I've attended with a bunch of friends. And who says you need a suit or a fancy dress? Come in jeans if you want. No dress code exists that says you need to dress up (although clothing of some sort is required). Sometimes it is easier to have an uproariously good time in casual clothes than in a dress or tie that doesn't let you breathe, let alone dance.

So now you have absolutely no excuse ^ not to attend Homecoming. Come on, this festive occasion beckons you.

4) What's tlie best selling toy in America?::: a) Nintendo b) ^m-*@#\, the talking turtle c) Barney mini atomic bomb chemistry set.

5) What is the most popular brand of cloth ing/apparel? a) Soho Grunge boots from Kmart b) Levi's c) birthday suit 6) What is die most popular contraceptive? a) condom b) sterilization d) ugly women/men (Answers on page 6)

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The mysterious School Report Card

by John K. Frederiksen Each school year, District 207 (remember? this district?) compiles a booklet of statistics detailing everything some administrator has decided is important about Maine Township schools. The district mails this booklet, known as the School Report Card, to the families of township students and to state education officials.

ITie district gathers this data for two important reasons. First, the Better Schools Accountability Law of the State of Illinois requires it. Second, the booklet seeks to prove to thie community that District 207 exists and that it is accomplishing something.

When students receive the report card, they usuiilly toss it in the wastebasket after realizing that it is not their own report card. This is unfortunate in that students afterwards go about their daily lives without knowing anything about the institution in which they spend their time.

ITierefore, in the interest of informing the student body, I have obtained and read a copy of tfie 1992 Maine South School Report Card.

Herij are some of its more enlightening statistics. Some may seem obscure, but keep in mind that school districts work in mysterious ways.

—Maine South is located in a high school distiict. I am not making this up.

—The district spent 77.6% of its expenditures on education in 1990-91.

—On the average, Maine South students yawned at the rate of twenty yawns every five minutes, or four yawns per minute. This compared well with other suburban schools, where students yawned approximately fifty times per minute.

—The collective groaning level in response to academic essays remained constant at about 21.7 groans per classroom per essay.

(Query: What is 0.7 of a groan? Furthermore, what is 0.7 of a student?)

—In 1990-91, some 1,800 cockroaches met their demise in school hallways and classrooms.

—Students spent some six hours waiting for the bell to ring after class.

—One student suffered from chronic truancy.

—99% of students suffered from some form of chronic procrastination.

—The school clock system lost nearly five hours during the year. This indicates that the high school year actually passes more slowly than most students believe.

—100% of students taking IGAP examinations exclaimed, "What in the world does 'IGAP' stand for?"

—Students on the average spent the equivalent of five days passing between

classes. Who says the administration is strict concerning days off?

—In 1990-91, district operating expenditure per pupil was 510,963.

The final statistic about "operating expenditure per pupil" reveals much about disfrict priorities. "So what?" one might remark.

Well, let us assume that the school year lasts about 180 days. S10,%3 per pupil per year then translates into about S60.91 per pupil per day. Translated further, assuming that each school day lasts about seven and one-half hours, the expense becomes S8.12 per pupil per hour.

So every hour, the district pays $8.12 for each of 1,7(X) students to attend Maine South.

This is a fairly substantial amount to be paying for such a service. Not every school district pays nearly twice the minimum wage for its students to attend school. Eight dollars and twelve cents per pupil per hour cover many aspects of education students may take for granted: bussing, heating, lighting, even this publication. Since most of this S8.12 comes from township property taxes, the community probably views education as an important priority.

With this tidbit in mind, when the 1993 School Report Card reaches township homes, students should look at the new figures and at least think about what they mean.

And you thought hangovers were bad

by Audrey Howard The night was like any other magical Saturday night-alive with the promise of a good time with friends, away from school, parents, and the daily grind.

A bottle of Boone's, four shots of Southem iDomfort, a brew, and four cigarettes later, the evening somehow lost its charm.

I won't wallow in the gory details; let's just say rJiat I lost my dinner, and then some. I also had the demonic possession shakes, my friends almost called an ambulance, and I didn't fully recover for nearly two days.

Could it be...ALCOHOL POISONING? Now Audrey, you say, I have heard quite enough from parents, teachers, television, Barney, and C. Everett Koop about the dangers and drawbacks of drinking, and I certainly do not need you on my case. I know that many of you drink, or have gotten drunk, and that not even police will stop you. I am just going to use my exp)erience to warn you what

will happen when one drinks too much.

After consuming such a hefty load (all at once, to boot), I spent the next three or four hours on the lawn fighting back vertigo and nausea. Icouldn'tsee. Icouldn'tevenliftmy head. And trying to stand up was out of the question. However, I could still hear. Groups of men returning from bars offered to "buy" me for the night. When police began cruising the streets, a friend finally dragged me inside.

Once inside, I discovered that two other friends were almost as hammered as I. One of them went off and had sex with someone she had just met. Another vomited all over me.

What's sad is that I didn't care.

True, worse might have happened. I wasn't raped, I didn't drink and "drive", and I didn't die a Morrison-esque death. But the fact that such endings might have happened scared me. In my fieeting moments of lucidity, I saw myself becoming an "alkie." I saw my grades going down the tubes. I saw my

friends becoming distant specs on the horizon.

The realization that any one of these events could happen to you, my friends and peers, scares me even more. Do yourself, and me, a favor, and be wary of what alcohol can do to you. As for myself, I'll be dry for quite a long time, since even the thought of the word "alcohol" makes me nauseous (you can imagine what writing this commentary did to me).

And by the way, I quit smoking too.

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Beware of flying marshmallows

by Tim Osborne The coming home of our victorious football team is upon us once again, and with it come a flurry of activities to entertain these things we call lives.

We can start the adventure on Friday with the street dance extravaganza. This extravaganza replaces the carnival that we all knew and loved. I still have fond memories of flocking to the Band pickle dilling booth and the Spanish Club dart carving booth. In the dark regions of my memory I also remember marshmallows flying through the air as we set aflame the gigantic SM. ( I was standing on the wrong side of the letters.) I could only try to remove the melted s'mores that had been made in my hair by the aforementioned marshmallows with wings. (Maine South students would never throw them, so they must have had wings.) 1 can only hope that I will have such fond memories of the street dance.

Maybe, with the extended time outside, I can get some beef and peppers in my hair so I can have a smorgasbord this year!

After a full night of sleep, getting to bed at 10:00 P.M. so as to not anger the parents, you can wake up to see the football team beat whoever it is we're playing. This is something I look forward to every year. As long as I bring an umbrella, blanket, and foghorn I'll be fully prepared to watch another exciting game.

WOOO! WOOO! The highlight of the weekend is the Homecoming dance. If you are smart, you would have started planning at the end of last year. If you are normal, you started planning last Thursday when you realized that at that time you liad the resources to go to the dance wearing your underwear and cologne. If you are lucky enough to have a beau/belle at the time you will still have all of your hair in your head. The unlucky crowd gets to go through the decision process. Who do I like? Who will go with me? Who can I pay to go with me?

That last question arises for those folks who are going to the dance in their underwear and cologne.

Once and if you get to the dance there are two j)OSsibilities of how the majority of the time will be spent. The guys will stand in a group saying, "How long have they been in there?" The females of the species are in the bathroom doing who knows what. I have a t belief that they go in there and talk about a revolutionary physics theory. Either that, or they iue swapping recipes.

I just don't know. The ten minutes you have left you will spend dancing to" Love Shack,"

" Shout,"" Bizarre Love Triangle," "YMCA," " It's the end of the world ," and "Faithfully."

"Faithfully" is, of course, the slow dance where you wonder if you are too close, not close enough, or notice that you have to go to the bathroom. The end of the night is spent at a restaurant where you pay S3.00 for a coke.

Finally, you go home at 11:00 P.M, like a responsible child so you can wake up and go to church the next morning.

All I have to say now is have fun, please don't drink and drive, and DON'T HAVE THESUSHI! Oh, there isjust one more thing.

Check your zipper.

...and industrial-strength deodorant

by Meaghan Cahill-Dunn Ahh, the day of days. The rally the night before, the morning parade, the big game, and for us girls - the shoes, nylons, dress, jewelry, hairdo, various cosmetic paraphernalia, and a deodorant that will remain intact during that workout we call Homecoming.

Homecoming is a night in which we teens become starlets. A fashion show of sorts. A dress is vital when it comes to standing out.

Whether your dress be a metallic micro mini or a flowing flowered frock, no doubt time went into constructing the finished product.

So what to do when six other people have your one and only look? I've known of people who have bought backup dresses or who have left early. But all in all the key to being original is how you make the most of yourself.

Pep Council ready to rock and unroll— the toilet paper

by Jane Quaiver Those zany Pep Council girls are on the loose again this year ready to deface the property of every Varsity football player with rolls upon rolls of that daily necessity called toilet paper.

Homecoming is our favorite time because school spirit abounds and we get a chance to promote that school spirit with countless rolls of toilet paper. (We tend to get a little carried away for this event.) But don't think that all we do is run around turning houses everywhereinto an oblivion of white. We also sell carnations, and later in the school year we run the Spirit King and Queen elections. Our main goal is not just to motivate the football players but the entire student body as well. All the teams at Maine South deserve recognition but that is up to all of you. Our measly little council of under thirty girls can't do all the work. So be it Homecoming weekend or not, get out and support the Hawks!

The second most important aspect of the dance is who is on your arm. These days a good date is about as hard to find as that earring you dropped on the dancefloor, but I have heard that these gallant fellows do exist.

Experts say a good date arrives on time. That means you're not still in the shower but your lipstick is still fresh. He shows up well groomed and the corsage he has bought is not the size of a small tree. He performs all the usual gentlemanly courtesies and is charming and suave. And most importantly, he, too, has found a deodorant that has remained intact.

Does this man exist? Maybe this year we'll find out. But no matter who you attend Maine South's Homecoming with you're lucky if you make it without breaking a nail, getting a mn in your nylons, or losing a shoe. Good luck.

Corrections Southwords would like to recognize two new members of Maine South's faculty who were omitted from our last issue.

Ms. Kushner Ms. Kushner teaches four Spanish classes here at South and one at Maine East. She has had teaching experience overseas as an English instructor at a high school just outside Jerusalem, Israel. Ms. Kushner also spent time in Spain during her junior year of college at the University of Barcelona.

Mr. Steib Mr. Scott Steib is another new face around Maine South who will soon be familiar to most of the school due to the fact that he has been added to the staff as a permanant substitute. In his spare time, he plays soccer for a men's team in the Oak Park area.

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A look at Homecoming: past and present

by Jennifer Johnson Flipping through an old Maine South yearbook can be pretty interesting. It's fun to see guys with sideburns past their knees and girls wearing the ever popular Marcia Brady attire.

And while styles have changed and people and ideas have changed, one Maine South school event seems to remain the same year after year in its spirit and enthusiasm: Homecoming.

Every year Homecoming weekend is kicked off with an assembly to get everyone fired up for the weekend and its festivities. These assemblies have had many speakers through the years, from the captain of our football team, to pro sports players like Johnny Morris and Chicago personalities like Tim Weigal.

The sports involved with Homecoming haven't really changed much. There have been wins and there have been losses, but generally every year crowds have gathered to the football field to watch toilet paper flying in the breeze while wearing that beautiful red, white, and black face paint and enjoying the excitement.

And speaking of excitement, who can forget those carnivals and pep rallies? Well, the carnival is no longer a Homecoming event, but the spirit of the weekend will hopefully go on witli the street dance in its place and the firelight rally that will still be held afterward.

What would Homecoming be without a Homecoming Queen? Patsy Henderson was the school's first queen at the first ever Maine South Homecoming in 1964 when it was also called "Dedication." Many girls have reigned since then with the 29th to be crowned this weekend.

Although prices for the Homecoming dance have gone up since 1964 when couples paid a mere SI.50 to attend, for 29 years the phrase, "Who are you going to Homecoming with?" has been asked throughout the halls of Maine

South. Those going would answer energetically and go into great detail of their plans, but those who weren't going would simply change the subject to the current school dress code.

Even so, for years happy couples have danced the night away to live bands and disc jockeys under the balloons and streamers that have spiced up the gym. Probably the only change is that this year they'll be paying over $ 10 more than generations before them.

Okay, so most things associated with Homecoming have pretty much remained the same: there's still a Homecoming queen, parade, football game, pep rally, and dance.

Yet, not everything has been left unchanged.

Take the parade for instance. In past years the route has gone from Cumberland Park, through uptown Park Ridge, and to Maine South where it circled the football field between games. Before that, the parade began at Roosevelt Elementary School, proceeded down Prospect to Hodges Park, and then reached Main Street in Park Ridge.

Nowadays the route travels from Maine South to Uptown Park Ridge and doesn't give sports fans in the stands back at school the chance to see the procession up close.

Another change involving the parade are the floats. In 1976 floats went from being something straight out of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to only decorated cars and decorated students. The Homecoming carnival replaced the float building activities that inspired all classes to compete for first place in float design.

If there's one thing every Homecoming must have it's a theme, right? Well, almost every Homecoming. It was in 1971 that the fall festivities went without a theme after student council members were accused of insulting Maine South's athletic department

with their idea of "Rah Rah Wonderland."

Faculty sponsors state that the term "Rah Rah Wonderland" was unsuitable and was "a slap in the face" for the athletics department.

Student council members disagreed, but Homecoming 1971 went without a theme anyway.

Other years have been fortunate to have creative themes to express the mood of the year. In 1976, the year Barry Manilow was voted favorite singer in a student poll, "Patriotic Memories" was the Homecoming theme, used to symboHze the nation's bicentenial anniversary.

Other themes to remember are "Once Upon a Homecoming" which contained a fairy tale atmosphere in 1966, "Looking Back—Maine South's 15 years" symbolized the year of the school's fifteenth anniversary, "Sweet Sixteen" was the title of the following year, "Time for Living" made Homecoming come alive in 1969, and "But Now Time Out For Our Sponsor," a theme based on commercials, mirrored the TV age in 1968.

Another change in Homecoming includes the once Alumni breakfast where past graduates really did come home to have a type of mini-reunion. Such a return symbolized the true meaning of the word "Homecoming."

A look back at the past can often mirror the present with the large number of things that have remained unchanged, but it can also show the things that have changed drastically.

Maine South's Homecoming is just one of these events, and there are plenty more that any yearbook, teacher, or old newspaper can depict. It can be interesting to know that the school activities enjoyed by students today were probably also enjoyed by a generation before, even by Marcia Brady.

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Five make National IVIerit semifinals

by Todd Pytel Five Maine South students achieved Semifinalist status in the National Merit Scholar competition. The students, Martha Bohm, Chrissy Dudlak, Jon Forsythe, John Frederiksen, and Stephanie Poulos took the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test) last October and scored high enough to rank in the top 15,000 students nationally. This is the same test that many juniors will be taking this October 16.

For the Semifinalists to advance to Finalist status (14,000 will do this) they must complete a detailed application, satisfy an academic background check, and write an essay regarding their personal qualifications concerning becoming a Finalist. If they are chosen, ihey will compete for approximately 6500 college scolarships. Two thousand of these will be National Merit Scholarships worth S2000 in all-important college funding.

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South word S Southwords is the student-proiluct'd newspaper of MaireSouth High School, 11U S. Dee Rd.. Park Ridge, IL (60068). Letters to the editor should be detiv sred to room V-130 or given to ii member of the clitorial staff. Southwords reserves the right to edit obscene or libelous material.

Editors-in-Chief Katie Burns Charity Trelcase Ne'vs editors....„.., .^.Maria Poulos Andres Wells Elizabeth WUk Commentary editors Joho Frederiksen Agnes Milew^ki Fejturcs editors Jennifer Johnson JaneQoaiver Spurts editors Heather Anichini TiraThein Distribution editors „Todd Ofenloch Cyrus Wilson Phuto editor..• Paul Bcrko An editor Brad Haak Adkiser T. R. Kcrth

National Merit Semifinalists, left to right: Chrissy Dudlak, Jon Forsythe, Martha Bohm, John Frederiksen, and Stephanie Poulos.

Photo by Paul Berko

Sobering SADD statistics

by Tracy Van Craenenbroeck The choice to drink and drive is a serious decision many people will face at some point in their lives.

It may be an easy choice for some since alcohol can be acquired at an early age. Alcohol is one thing many college and high school students include in weekend activities, making it synonomus with parties and social gatherings. It is easily accesible, even though illegal for people under the age of twenty-one.

The choice to drink and drive is often accompanied by deadly consequences. After the parties end and the fun ceases, the realities come to light. After one drink, a driver's ability is impaired. A driver under the influence of alcohol becomes a threat to his or her passengers and others on the road.

Certain groups such as M. A.D.D.(Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and S.A.D.D (Students Against Drunk Driving) have been formed in response to the increasing number of fatalities caused by drinking and driving.

These groups are not designed to deem alcohol as evil, but to alert young adults to the possible effects of drinking and driving.

According to M.A.D.D., 500,000 Americans will be injured in alcohol related accidents in just one year. National statistics show

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Homecomig Queen Crowning Oct.2 Homecoming Dance Oct."}... PLAN Testing (forsophomores)

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that each year alcohol related accidents claim the lives of 5,000 teenagers and that teenage drivers are involved in one out of five fatal accidents.

These statistics also conclude that 55% of all teenage drivers fatally injured have alcohol in their bloodstreams.

These are the facts that both M. A.D.D. and S.A.D.D. are using to strenghten their numbers and make people more aware of the dangers involved with drinking and driving.

Maine South's own S.A.D.D. group is hoping students will take responsibility this year at Homecoming and use designated drivers or call sober friends to take them home.

The members of S.A.D.D. believe that the lives of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians can be saved through student awareness and concern. They hope Homecoming '93 will be safe for all.

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Football shows strength at 2-1

by Jim Carroll

For Hawk football players, the memories of thei]- defeat to York are beginning to fade. Two wins, at New Trier and at home against Glenbrook South, have boosted the team's confidence and returned Maine South to the win column. Both games displayed an improvemer t in execution and attitude from the season opener. /vgainst the Trevians of New Trier, the Hav/ks were able to dominate in all aspects of the game in the first half. The Hawks rolled ovei- the Trevians on the ground, and flew by them with the passing game. As the offense rumbled, the defense shut down the Trevians.

I n the second half, the Hawk's offensive onslaught continued. The running of powerhouse Alex Barton and Romeo De La Cruz, behi nd Joe Rodino and the improved offensive line, drove the score to 41-0. New Trier

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ized on the Titan's blunder with a touchdown run by quarterback Jon Hoffman, raising the score to 12-0.

Momentum shifted, however, as the Titans used a long halfbackpass to set up ascoreright before halftime. Their renewed confidence carried over in to the third quarter, as the GBS ground game pounded down the field to take the lead at 13-12.

Things looked bad for the Hawks, but the offense regrouped and churned out a long drive, taking an 18-13 lead on an Alex Barton touchdown plunge. With the help of key interceptions by Denny Diduch and Jason Loerzel, the Hawks were able to walk off the field with an 18-13 victory.

When the Hawks can eliminate mistakes and keep the intensity level high, like that shown in the first three games, there is no telling what this team can achieve.

reached the end zone twice late in the game but not before junior speedster Terry Bacon took the hand-off from Tim Thein and raced 65 yards for a touchdown.

In their next contest, the Hawks found a tougher opponent and long-time antagonist in the Glenbrook South Titans. Although the Titans began their season with an 0-2 start, the squad from Glenbrook was still an imposing task in the eyes of the Hawks. The game was especially important in achieving a postseason play-off berth.

The Hawk' s offense got off to a quick start when Romeo De La Cruz scored on the second play from scrimmage on a 60-yard run. This was the lone score until early in the second quarter when the Titans fumbled a punt deep in their own territory. The fumble was made possible by an excellent punt off the foot of Alex Barton. The Hawks capital-

X-country lives by motto: "Let's rock"

by David Palac As the Maine South Cross Country team prepared to face Glenbrook North, possibly thei)- biggest dual meet of the year, Jamie Brammeier summed up the team's attitude in two simple words: "Let's Rock."

That is just what the team did defeating Glenbrook 22-36.

Strong performances were displayed by Mark Williams, Paul Zurawski, and Sean McKenna.

helped the Hawks to a 2-0 record in conference. One new key to the Hawks' success is the performance of Steve Madura.

These two conference victories make Coach Bill Drennan extremely optimistic in their search for a conference championship. If the Hawks can continue to keep their top five runners close to the top, this goal can be achieved. The Hawks will be tested again on October 5 in a meet against the New Trier Trevians.

Jason Wynne continued his "rocking" ways that Saturday taking fifth at the Downers Grove South Invite. Tony Mazzacano took 13th place to get Maine South a fifth place finish.

This low finish did not discourage the team. The next Tuesday the team was again victorious in Conference defeating Maine West easily 22-33. Wynne continued his stellar season by earning a first place finish while Brammeier and Mazzacano also

Soccer team struggles in conference

by Eric Williams

F'lagued by injuries and tough luck, the Maine South soccer team has had difficulty gett] ng a winning streak going. Losing seniors Dave Metzger, Joe Sorce, and junior Andy Patras due to injuries has opened the door for youjiger players to step in and help lead the team.

IDespite tough losses to Highland Park and Foreman, the Hawks bounced back and rolled over Niles West and Deerfield. Steve Krull and Brian Bowen have been able to lock down the midfield from opposing players. Chris Ow(;ns continues to dazzle the crowd with his goal-scoring ability. Strong play by defenders MattFriesl, Pete Sczcelina, and Eric Williams consistently lend support to sophmore goalie Mike Semel. Brian Lazzaro has remained steady at hassling defenders and ocassionally becoming a scoring threat.

Despite a few unexpected losses, the Hav/ks' confidence level remains high and the dream of winning a conference championship is still within reach.

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Swimmers face difficult challenges

by Melissa Hack After a disappointing fourth placefinishat the Hoffman Estates invitational, the Maine South girls' swim team took on Glenbrook South in the first dual meet of the season.

While many of the girls swam well, even their best efforts came up short and they were defeated 118-68. Although the meet was not a conference loss, the Hawks were hoping for a much stronger performance against the Titans.

Bouncing back to its usual form, the team

defeated the Maine East Demons in the annual cross-town confrontation by a score of 11967. The team placed first in seven of the twelve events and received the strong performances for which it was looking. Much of the team earned best times as well, dropping seconds off previous personal bests. The junior varsity squad also had an excellent meet, winning easily, 138-33. Led by eight outstanding juniors, the girls are hoping to dominate the new conference on their level and bring home the conference championship.

The Hawks hope lo continue to build momentum with upcoming meets against rivals Deerfield and Glenbrook North, their toughest conference opponents of the season. On October ninth Maine South will host the annual Hawk Relay invitational. After taking first place last season, the girls are hoping to splash and kick their way to the top once again. With a little luck, a lot of hard work, and victories against Deerfield and Glenbrook North, the swimmers mayfindthemselves on the top of their conference as well.

Tennis steps up play as conference nears

by Colleen Matchen Despite an overall team placement of third in the recent Hawk invitational, many members of the Maine South girls' tennis team seem to be stepping up their play. Alexis Chapi)le (second singles) smashed her way through the competition, placing second overall. Kara Wagner (fourth singles) also played well, taking first place honors in her category. The first doubles team of Kerry Goggin and Stephanie Poulos and the third doubles team of Kristen Thompson and

Trisha Stankiewicz played with precision; each placed second in their respective matches. The play of the team overall was impressive, which made the loss of second place by only two points more devastating.

Following the loss, the varsity squad crushed conference opponent Niles North 70, for its third shutout of the season. Much of the team played even better than at the Hawk invite, and the girls have come to expect improvement after every match. The junior varsity squad also defeated Niles North, keeping

its perfect record, and its conference championship hopes, alive and well.

The Hawks begin their Homecoming festivities today against Glenbrook South. A victory would build expectations for good placement in the sectional meet for the entire squad.

The team is also hoping to fare well at the Rolling Meadows invitational this weekend, bringing home first place honors and the confidence it needs going into the conference championships on October 8th..

Cross Country looking for team improvement

by Heather Brammeier The Maine South girls' cross country team has gotten off to a slow start this season, but is expecting to see drops in times as the conference meet approaches. The varsity squad has already begun to come together, placing sixth overall in the Downer's Grove South invita-

Girls' volleyball Larissa Dudycz "If it's to be in '93, it's up to me," is this year's motto for the Maine South girls' volleyball team, and with that phrase in mind each oi the girls has been working hard to improve individual and team play. The consistent serving of Sarah Mitchell and Ginger Tosch have kept the team on the scoreboard.

Karen Leonard, Heather Kirschke, and Heather Kura have also performed well for the squad. Using height to their advantage, middles Emily Ward, Tamara Borck, Karen Hartnian, and Colleen Tedor have been tough to beat. Together the girls have played well against every opponent this season.

Today the team faces conference rival Glenbrook North; hopefully victory will be as easy as bump, set, and spike.

tional. Team captain Andrea Armour placed 19th in the highly competitive field and was followed closely by Kathryn Drozd, Brooke Swanson and Heather Brammeier.

On October fifth, the Hawks will participate in a meet against New Trier and conference opponents Niles North and Waukegan.

A crucial meet for the entire team, the girls are looking for good placement and strong running to carry them into the conference meet on October 16th. With the team beginning to peak at the right time, it appears that allconference honors and sectional qualification are a strong possibility for many of the girls.