Senior Issue June 3,1994
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Maine South H.S. Park Ridge, IL
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Awards night honors South's Outstanding seniors of the class of 1994 were honored at Maine South's 30th Senior Honors Night on May 25, 1994, in the Clyde K. Watson Auditorium. Following a musical prelude played by Mr. David Clark, science teacher at Maine South, Principal Dr. Thomas J. Cachur congratulated the class
Applied Technology Philip J. Duszczyk
Art Elizabeth M. Gallinger
Music Bradley I. Haak
and introduced Senior Class president Nicole C. Berg, who introduced presenters of awards. Department A wards Students receiving department awards were: Philip J. Duszczyk (Applied Technology), Elizabeth M. Gallinger (Art), Bradley I. Haak (Music and Speech/Drama), Nicholas N. Verros (Business), Charles K. Kaufman (English), Joseph S. Arcuri (Foreign Language), Donna A. DeMartino (Home Economics), David J. Palac (Mathematics), Kimberly A. Biala (Physical Education), Martha C. Bohm (Science), and Erin K. Shields (Social Science). College, University & Special Several colleges and universities awarded students with academic as well as athletic scholarships. These awards were: De Pauw Honor Scholarship, David J. Palac; Butler University Telecommunication Arts DepÂťartmentScholardhip, Stephen A. Rifkind; Wittenberg University Scholar, Anne S. Butera; Washington University Woodward Fellow, Charles K. Kaufman; New Mexico State University Alumni Out-of-Siate Scholarship, Heidi M. Pannke; De Paul Presidential Scholarship, Kathleen Bode; De Paul Dean' s Honor Scholarship, Demetra G. Georgiopoulos; Bradley University Scholarship, Darcy D. Smith; University of Dayton Dean's Scholarship, Brigid M. Brown; Winona State University Residential Tuition Scholarship, Devon W. Dillenbeck; Drake University Presidential Scholarships, Angela J. Grippo and Sandra L. Peterson; Marquette University Honor Scholarships, Margaret C. Lenz, Sarah A. Merz, and Adam C. Sipkovsky; Marquette University Ignatius Scholar, Heather Kirschke; Greater Chicago Area Scholarships, Heather Kirschke and Sarah A. Merz; Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Scholarship, Richard J. Mills; Illinois Wesleyan Achievement Award, Dennis A. Diduch; Illinois Wesleyan Academic Scholarship, Catherian A. Gurga; Illinois Wesleyan Music Theater Talent Award, Timothy C. Osborne; Trin-
Speech/Drama Bradley I. Haak
ity University President's Scholar Award, Paul J. Zurawski; Northeast Missouri State University President's Combined Ability Scholarship, Derek A. Morch; Loyola University Scholarship, Michael T. Parrie; Loyola Presidential Scholarship, Elizabeth M. Kurtz; Sweet Briar College Dean's Scholarship, Alison A. Bumett; Beloit College Orson Loomis AFS/YFU Scholarship, Elizabeth N. Stepp; Beloit College WC Hooker Scholarships, Elizabeth N. Stepp and Martina Koetke; Augustana College Honor Scholarship, Lauren M. Rolsing; Augustana Academic Award and Music Award, Michael Staniec; Augustana Presidential and AIMS Scholarships, Candice V. Abreau; Loras College Recognition Award, Leadership Award, and Christian Service Award, Kathleen L. Kazmierski; Carthage College Opportunity Grant, Michael J. Rowan; Rosary College Community Service Award, Carrie A. Schwemin; Rosary Parish Youth Leadership Scholarships, Jeremy J. Loos and Heidi M. Swarbrick; Rosary Booth Scholarship, Maria A. Poulos; St. Joseph's College Athletic Award, Bryan E. Bowen; Cornell College George E. Buzza Scholarship, Ehzabeth Gallinger. Harris Bank Scholarship, Richard J. Mills; Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Award, Ellen ^ ^ ^ Bacon; Tylenol/Walgreen Leaders Scholarsh?^^ Heather Kirschke; IBM Thomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship, Charity W. Trelease; AT&T Academic Award, Paul H. Cheong; Robert C. Byrd Honor Scholarships, Martha C. Bohm, Charles K. Kaufman, and Bradley S. Wiemerslage; Notre Dame Club of Chicago Award, Kathleen M. Hanley; Grace Chapman Recruitment Grant, Carrie A. Schwemin; Royal Neighbors of America Fraternal Scholarship, Darcy D. Smith; Jeld-Win Scholarship, Peter B. Nelson; Order of Ahepa Scholarship, Stephanie L. Poulos. State and National Several students were honored with state and national awards, including: National Merit Scholarship Program Commendations, Alison A.
Business Nicholas N. Verros
English Charles K. Kaufman
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outstanding seniors of 1994 Burnett, Ryan Carlino, Elizabeth Carlson, James M. Carroll, Paul Cheong, Kathleen A. Hanley, Audrey B. Howard, Charles K. Kaufman, Heather A. Kirschke, Elizabeth M. Kurtz, Vanessa C. Marcol, David J. Palac, Timothy S. Ryan, and Bradley Wiemerslage. Finahsts: Martha C. Bohm, Christine S. Dudlak, Jon R. Forsythe, John K. Frederiksen, and Stephanie L. Poulos. UA Foundation National Merit Scholarship, Martha C. Bohm. Local Awards Others were recognized by Maine South and various community organizations with awards and scholarships. These included: Lutheran Brotherhood Scholarships, Jon R. Forsythe, Charles K. Kaufman, and Erica L. Swanson; Evans Scholarship, John J. Aylward; Tom Ziemek Memorial Scholarship, Martin D. Dula; AAL All-College Scholarship, Martha C. Bohm; Hawkette Boosters Scholarships, Nicole Berg, Ehzabeth Carlson, and Karen Mysliewiec; DAR Good Citizen Award, Stephanie L. Poulos; SAR Award, Charles K. Kaufman; Park Ridge Panhellenic Club Scholarships, Kristine Dudlak, Elizabeth Kurtz, andTricia Stankiewicz; Helen Dobbins MTA Scholarship, prek A. Morch; Ralph J. Frost Scholarship and farry Shaw Scholarship, Charity Trelease and Johns. Wade. Maine South Mothers' Scholarship Club, Candice Abreau, Katherine Beaumont, Kathleen Bode, Martha Bohm, James Brammeier, Anne Butera, Scott Cameron, Alexis Chappie, Paul Cheong, Erika Comelison, Mark DuBrock, MeUssa Hack, Kathleen Hanley, Audrey Howard, Matthew Ishu, Vickie Katradis, Charles Kaufman, Kathryn Kazmierski, Elaine Kruez, Dan Kronenfeld, Elizabeth Kurtz, Brian Lazzaro, Margaret Lenz, Vanessa Marcol, Richard J. Mills, Todd Ofenloch, David Palac, Michael Parrie, Laura Pawola, Carrie Schwemin, Erica Swanson, Ginger Tosch, Charity Trelease. Dr. Clyde K. Watson Scholarship, Charles K.
Foreign Language Joseph S. Arcuri
Kaufman, Virginia Feurer Award, Ginger Tosch; Home Economics Vocational Scholarships, Anthony V. Demonte and Carrie A. Schwemin; Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships, Martha C. Bohm, Kathleen M. Hanley, and Todd J. Ofenloch; Des Plaines Ladies of the Elks Scholarships, Jon Forsythe, Carrie Schwemin, Trisha Stankiewicz, and Ginger Tosch; Women's American Ort Award for Excellence in Vocational Education, Thomas A. Elliott; Pip Foundation Scholarship, Dana L. Kurten. 20th Century Club Juniors Foundation Scholarships, Candace Abreau, Katherine Beaumont, Marthy Bohm, Paul Cheong, Kathleen Hanley, Audrey Howard, Todd Ofenloch, Tim Osborne, Michael Parrie, Adam Sipkovsky, Ginger Tosch; Music Boosters Scholarships, Erika Comelisen, Bradley I. Haak, Leslie A. Kouzes, and Timothy C. Osborne; Sjieech/Drama Broadcasting Boosters Scholarships, Scott Cameron, Bradley Haak, Audrey Howard, Kathryn Kazmierski, Rob Kleiner, Elaine Kruez, Timothy Osborne; Donald Martello Award, Kathryn Kaimierski; Spanish Club Scholarships, Michelle A. Chrzanowski, Catherine A. Gurga, Kathleen M. Hanley, Heather Kirschke, Robert J. Perry, Trisha L. Stankiewicz, Erica L. Swanson; Student Council Scholarships, Ehzabeth A. Carlson, Bradley I. Haak, Charles K. Kaufman, Todd J. Ofenloch, Erica L. Swanson; US Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Awards, Charles K. Kaufman and Stephanie L. Poulos; Army ROTC Scholarship, Alexandra Kitty; US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, Ginger Tosch; Maine South Senior Service Memorial Awards, Katherine Beaumont, Martha Bohm, Fehcia DiValerio, Melissa Hack, Charles Kaufman, Heather Kirschke, Erin Shields, Ginger Tosch;Mike Hudson Memorial Scholarship, Ginger Tosch; Chris Harris Memorial Scholarship, Brian Lazzaro; Kathryn Pierce Varsity Club Scholarship, Ginger R. Tosch.
Ginger Tosch. Certificates to Upper 5% of Class of 1994, Martha C. Bohm, Ryan T. Carlino, Ehzabeth A. Carlson, Paul Cheong, Christine S. Dudlak, John K. Frederiksen, Catherine A. Gurga, Kathleen M. Hanley, Audrey B. Howard, Charles K. Kaufman, Daniel W. Kronenfeld, Vanessa C. Marcol.
Outstanding Athlete Awards, Marty Ehila and
Home Economics Donna A. DeMartino
Mathematics David J. Palac
Social Science Erin K. Shields
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Science Martha C. Bohm
Physical Educataion Kimberly A. Biala
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Social Science students honored Maine South's Social Science Department presents honors to various commendable students. High honors were awarded to: World Cultures Accelerated: Laura Beckerdite, Jennifer Jemc, Anna Marszalek, Michael Mueller, Thomas Repetto, and Rachel Stein. Advanced Placement European History: Alison Burnett, Brian Shields, Paul Zurawski. Government and Democracy Accelerated: Dennis Diduch, Kathryn Kazmierski, Jamie Mills, Erin O'Shea, Laura Pawola, Mike Roth, Amy Witek, Kevin Wong. Government Advanced Placement: Joseph Arcuri, John Frederiksen, Charles Kaufman, Maria Poulos, Stephanie Poulos, Erin Shields, Bradley Wiemerslage. United States History Accelerated: Karen Kietzer, Dan Maigler, Jennifer Schuberth. United States History Advanced Placement: Alison Adlaf, Steven Chiagouris, Devan Patel, Vicky Pappas, Todd Pytel, Mike Yurkus, Stephen Zibrat. Students recieving honors were: World Cultures Accelerated: Sean Andrews, Christina Atanowsky, John Bellen, Cristina Calenda, Cory Chiovari, Stephanie Clark, Nikola Colic, Michael DeLance, Elise Dent, EUzabeth Douglass, Kathryn Drozd, Danuta Dzierzanowska, Olivia Forys, April Gaim, Christina Hagerty, George Hartman, Lania Ho, Courtney Ischinger, Elizabeth James, Nickolas Kacprowski, Natalie Mazzuca, Frank Merle, Judson Murchie, Kelly Newton, Sarah Nommensen, George Pappas, JuUe Patras, Katherine Rybak, Laura Schomack, Matthew Simpson, Steven Vassos, Rose Walczak, Michael Wilkening, Timothy Woods. World Cultures: April Aronson, Todd Clemens, Brian Fox, Tami Gudukas, Charles Gosrisirikul, Eileen Sergo, Michael Talaga, Kerry Wagoner, Ursula Wojciechowski, Anne Wysoglad.
History of the Western World Accelerated: Bryan Dayton, Victor De Martino, Jonathan E)udlak, Graham Fisher, Lucas Fuksa, Julie Green, Min-Ken Lai, Stephen Mahler, Joshua Martin, Bradley Mulvihill, Zhaleh Naghibzadeh, Christopher Ryan, Rebecca Ryan, Alice Schultz, Keimeth Shubert, Lauren Smolka, Walter Walczak, Benjamin Wilson, Kara Wipf. History of the Western World: Joshua B ielema, Christine Bora, Demetria Demakis, Georgia Giannakopoulos, Beth Heffeman, Sarah Kopke, Lisa LaCerra, Matthew Magnuson, Elizabeth Markowski, Catherine Owsiany, Jennifer Pietrzykowski, Christina Raddi, Tommy Tsilipetros, Joene Van Craenenbroeck. Advanced Placement European History: Wesley Crampton, Alexander Eliashevsky, Thomas Falk, Mark Iwaszko, Christopher Kiepura, Bridget Kufher, Lisa Lutzer, Leszek Mickiewicz, Ahmed Rehab, Elizabeth Schutt. Anthropology: Ellen Bacon, Cleve Barton, Maria Poulos, Rudyard Sadleir, Kara Vormittag. Sociology: Joseph Steinfels, Kate Zoellner. Economics: Dennis Diduch, Vanessa Marcol. Law in American Society: Demetra Georgiopoulos. Modem History: Ellen Bacon, Erika Comelisen, Felicia DiValerio, Melissa Hack, Michael LaCerra, Peter Partipilo, Emily Ward, Mark Williams, Elizabeth Wilk. Government: Kathleen Bode, Julie Domanchuk, Demetra Georgiopoulos, Vickie Katradis, Patty Manzella, Rebecca Marinau, Karl Morgan, Paul Paczocha, Benjamin Rea, Greg Rokita. Government and Democracy (in America): Dave James, Dave Matzen, Sandy Peterson, Kathleen Sandrik, Mike Staniec, Dan Wasiolek, Erica Wilke. Government Advanced Placement: Candice Abreu, Katherine Beaumont, Laura BeUen, Nicole Berg, Karyn Blake, Martha Bohm, James Bram-
meier, Alison Burnett, Anne Butera, James Carroll, Elizabeth Carlson, Erika Comelisen, Mark Du Brock, Christine Dudlak, Larissa Dudycz, Jon Forsythe, Kerry Goggin, Catherine Gurga, Bradley Haak, Kathleen Hanley, Audrey Howard, Matthew Ishu, Heather Kirschke, Alexandra Kitty, Daniel Kronenfeld, Stephen KruU, Elizabeth Kurtz, Brian Lazzaro, Vanessa Marcol, Timothy MulvihUl, Peter Nelson, Todd Ofenloch, David Palac, Michael Parrie, Robert Perry, Timothy Ryan, Howard Sonderman, Trish Stankiewicz, Ginger Tosch, J. Scott Wade, Dorothy Waniak, Eric Williams, Jason Wynne, Paul Zurawski. United States History Accelerated: Heather Anichini, Jonathan Batt, Matthew Friesl, Paul Guercio, Brian Kilmer, Elias Kontos, Michio Murakishi, Jennifer Neisler, Kevin O'Neill, Steve Paschos, Jennifer Sass, Brooke Swanson, Thomas SuUkowski, Kim Tunzi, Chrisie Uliassi, Peter Vlahos, Dana Wade, Andrea Wells, Susan White, Maureen Woods, Stacy Wyrme. United States History: Mark Aittaniemi, Timothy Barry, John Boyd, William Cassin, Mark Czapla, Michelle Gesualdo, Lisa Gruhn, Vince Haufle, Kristina Ho, Julie Johnson, Kristen Kubik, Mary Lindgren, Kerri Lomax, James Martello, Dimitrios Mougolias, Jonathon Myalls, Jane Quaiver, Jack Reynolds, Jason Riesinger, Greg Rokita, Matthew Shemluck, John Stasinos, Brety Stein, Jessica Talaga, Kerriaim Vrbancic, Jasojj Wellner, Laura Wolfe. United States History Advanced Placemeil Raymond Albin, Julie Asmar, Nicole Baier, Heather Brammier, Rachel Cannon, Leo Dietlin, William Dicks, Nicholas Doukas, Fon Forsythe, Neil Gregie, Karen Hartman, Conrad Jakubow, GeorginaKaras, Hyun Kim, Kristin Klaczek, Don Kura, Joseph Liss, David Makula, Bob McVey, Caroline Prucnal, Samantha Romano, Seema Sabnani, Scott Schwemin, Pete Sedivy, Richard Stasica, Kara Vormittag, Daniel Wiederer.
Thespian Society students awarded Maine South's Thespian Society held its thirtieth aimual honors night May 17. The Society's most recent iniates were honored, as were Thespians. Honor Bar Thespians include Kevin Byrne, Rachel Cannon, Matt Fontaine, Brad Haak, Audrey Howard, Kathryn Kazmierski, Susan Neuman, and Tim Osborne. Four Star Thespians: Alison Adlaf, Donna Culhane, Matireen Gill, Martina Koetke. Three Star Thespians: Lara Anderson, Julie Conners, Tina DeGrazia, Heidi Funk, Bill Grzesinski, Elaine Kreuz, Joe Pindelski. Two Star Thespians: Steve Chiagouris, Sarah Crawford, Jon Forsythe, Lena Johnson, Mary Loise, Matt McGuire, Jerry Miceli, Fran Motiwalla, Chris Nuzzo, Sandy Peterson, Maureen Regan, Rich Russo, Megan Tucker, Laura Wolfe. One Star Thespians: Kathy Alexander, Tricia
Balagot, Katheleen Bode, Christy Bora, Mike Janas, Leslie Kouzes, Franco LaMarca, Kristin McAlhaney, Beth McCabe, Kate Moot, Todd Pytel, Mike Segawa, Brooke Swanson, Mike Vesper. Thespians: Nicole Berg, Sarah Bleeden, Chris Bruek, Katie Bums, Eva Gegielski, Erika Comelisen, Heather Dolan, Mary Gleason, Claudia Kanaszyc. Heather Kirschke, Lisa Klueppel, D.J. Kosinski, Agnes Milewski, Alison O'Keefe, Steve Rifkind, Alec Schuetter, Kierstin Stanton, Charity Trelease, Ryan Tyrrell, Angle Watral, Erica Wilke. Three Star Initiate: Tom Curtin. Two Star Initiate: Joe Kazmierski. One Star Initiates: CleveBarton, LisaBrodsky, Andrew Elsesser, Stacey Griner, and Todd Herring. Thespian Society 1994 Initiates: Erik Adams, Adam Anderson, Roberta Andresen, Lizzi Baldi,
Laura Batt, Karyn Blake, Martha Bohm, Theresa Brown, Meghan Cahill-Dunn, Jeffery Carrion, Adam Cartwright, William Cassin, Jermifer Chrzanowski, Tim Clark, Megan Corder, Meade Crampton, Emily Demonte, Meg Donehoo, Dana Dymek, Katheryn English, Maria Ferschel, Kirsten Forsythe, Karen Hibbler, Tricia Krzyzak, Matthew Kurinsky, Mat Lake, Robert Lekan, Faye Lenahan, Kenneth Lindgren, Janet Lucchesi, Laura Lulusa, Lisa Lutzer, Tim McAtee, MolUe Manrose, Zhaleh Naghibzadeh, Angela Navilio, Kelly Nickele, Patrick O'Malley, John O'Neil, cathy Owsiany, Ryan Palmquist, Laura Pawola, Laura Poskozim, Lola Reese, Kate Rowland^^ James Rose, Jessica Rumczikas, David S i e | ^ ^ P Laura Smolka, Kristen Thompson, Annika Uzemack, Joene VanCraenenbroeck, Michael Vesper, Dana Wade, Scott Wade, Kerry Wagner, Cyrus Wilson.
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Foreign Language honors excellence The Foreign Language Dejjartment recently honored students for outstanding achievement. High honors were presented to: Spanish V Accelerated: Candice Abreu, Laura Bellen, Nicole Berg, Ryan Carlino, Larissa Dudycz, Catherine Gurga, Kathleen Hanley, Heather Kirschke, Todd Ofenloch, Robert Perry, Stephanie Poulos, Adam Sipkovsky, Trisha Stankiewicz. Erica Swanson. Spanish IV Accelerated: Kathy Alexander, Joseph Arcuri, Amy Balija, Karyn Blake, Kathleen Bode, Maria Burton, Argie Dafnis, Leo Dietlin, Matthew Friesl, Amy Johnson, Julie Johnson, Joseph Kain, Georgina Karas, Kristin Klaczek, Karen Leonard, Gerald Leonard, Vanessa Marcol, Lilliana Minkowycz, Jennifer Neisler, Daniel Pacer, Andrew Patras, Francesco Provenzano, Emily Reiman, Jason Riesinger, Samantha Romano, Micheal Roth, Stephanie Rouse, Thomas Sulikowski, David Szwed, Jessica Talaga, Tim Thien, Chrissie Uliassi, Tracy VanCranenbroeck, Kerriann Vrbancic, Jason Wellner, Brad Wiemerslage, Eric Williams, Kevin Wong, Jason Wynne, Micheal Yurkus. Spanish HI Accelerated: Jeni Aris, Laura Batt, Jeimifer Bode, Daniel Bohlman, Michelle Capasso, Steven Chiagouris, James Czeszewski, Jermifer Gordon, Sarah Jarosz, Elias Kontos, Donald Kura, Denise Marshall, Devanshu Patel, Laura Pawola, Kathleen Rowland, Natalia Rzepka, ^ u s a n White, Stacy Wyime. Spanish II Acclerated: Alexander Eliashevsky, telly Erwin, Olivia Forys, Demetra Georgiopoulos, Georgia Giannakopoulos, Mark Iwaszko, Bridget Kufner, Heather Kura, Matthew Magnuson, Catherine Owsiany, Jennifer Pietrzykowski, PanteU Poulikakos, Elizabeth Rossi, Christo{4ier Ryan, Timothy Ryan, Tracy Stankiewicz, Laurie Strotman, Micheal Vesjjer. Spanish I Accelerated: Gina Anchini, Aristea Geroulis, Cara Jamriska, Thomas Kobus, Diana Kostolansky, Lawrence Logsdon, Jeremy Loos, Natalie Mazucca, Patrick Maigler, Judson Murchie, Monica McQueen, Timothy Morvoe,
Katherine Moot, Danielle Nieciag, Bella Patel, Snriiljana Pavichevich, Renee Schaul, Jilhan Sigalos, Agata Skrzypek, Kindra Smith, Rachel Stein, Cherie Tracy, Jeffrey Vaca, Carolyn Weritz, Kara Wipf. FreiKh V Accelerated: John Frederikson, Demetra Georgiopoulos, Erin Shields, Charity Trelease. French IV Accelerated: Nicole Baler, Agnes Milewski. French IQ Accelerated: Michelle Gesualdo, Arme Hildebrandt, Hyun Kim, Lisa Klueppel, Brian Shields, Benjamin Wilson, Cyrus Wilson, Stephen Zibrat. French 11 Accelerated: Lisa Byrge, Christine Dudlak, Thomas Falk, MariaGiakoumis, Min-Ken Lai, Magdalena Sadowicz, Aimika Uzemack. French I Accelerated: Danuta Dzierzanowska, Maria Maniatis, Thomas Repetto, Samantha Romano, Lisa Von Wahlde. ItalianlV Accelerated: PatriciaDuca, JanetNotardonato. Italian DI Accelerated: Joseph Arcuri, Kathleen Nickele. Italianll Accelerated: Stephanie Chan, Jennifer Fontana, Jenna Milazzo, Claire Pawlowski, Philip Rossi, Mark Tallimgan, Kathryn Vojack. Italian I Accelerated: Christina Calenda, Brian Campbell, Joanne DiCola, Daniel Maigler, Micheal Marchi, Jaime Martello, Dina Papipas, Joseph Rodino, Michele Senesse. German V Accelerated: Anne Butera. German IV Accelerated: Paul Cheong, WilUam Dicks, Howard Sonderman. German III Accelerated: Neil Gregie, Nicholas Klensch, Vicky Pappas. German II Accelerated: Lawrence Chan, Melanie Maiwose. Honors were awarded to: Spanish IV Accelerated: Rommel De La Cruz, Shannon Sponaugle. Spanish IV: Leticia Cardenas, Karla Diestel, Angelo Giannakopoulos, Rebecca Marinau, Timothy MulvihUl, Rebecca Pontarelli, John Scott
Art awards received The Art Department's Honors Night was held on May 10. Mr. Alderson, Mr. Bragiel, Mr. Cobb, and Mr. Ecker bestowed honors upwn the following students for their work in Design/Materials, Photography, and/or Art during the 1993-94 school year. These students are: Beth Aiossa, Larissa Anderson, Gina Anichini, Jaime Bachewicz, Ellen Bacon, Ron Bauer, Katherine Biegler, Tamara Borck, Brigid Brown, Douglas Burton, Anne Butera, Lisa Byrge, Jeff Cabay, Amy Carlson, Izabella Cegielski, Joann ^hiapetta, Eric Childs, Stephanie Clark, Julie onnors, Erin Corbett, Erin Dalzell, Tina DeGra"zia, Anthony Demonte, Felicia Di Valerio, Angela Dumit, Thomas Edison, William Egger, Lenora Franckowiak, Chris Gach, Liz Gallinger, Demetra Georgiopoulos, Angelo Giannakofwulos, Jennifer
Gordon, Walter Gorzella, Andy Hansen, Amy Hill, Jaclyn Jacobsen, Jeimy Jemc, Chris Kaas, Kathy Karaboyas, Katherine Korytkowski, Elaine Kreuz, Kristen Kubik, Tim Larson, Faye Lenahan, Emily MacArthur, Steve Maca, Maria Maniatis, Sheila McGuire, Sean McKenna, Margo McNeil, Jeanie Miller, Lauren Mitchell, Sandy Mulligan, Danielle Nieciag, Susan Neuman, Junko Ohata, Katie O'Keefe, Denise Oswald, Ryan Palmquist, Sara Payne, Diana Phillips, Jennifer Pietrzykowski, Michael Plantz, Mike Ploog, Mike PontareUi, Mike Raczyla, Andrew Rauscher, Rachel Reid, Jill Rosenow, Renee Rubas, Maggie Sadowicz, Donna Saric, Tobey Schmidt, Jennifer Schuberth, Samantha Schumacher, David Siegel, Jill Sigalos, Sue Thon, Anne Timmer, Janine Tomko, Chrisie Uliassi, Jenny Utz, Dana Wade, Vanessa Winkowski, Ursula Wojcielnowski, and Katherine Yonkers.
Wade. Spanish m Accelerated: Eliazabeth Schutt, Scott Schwemin. Spanish III: Matthew Bialko, Mohammed Dajani, Sarah Kopke, Carrie Rice, Jill Rosenow, Tobey Schmidt. Spanish II: Sean Andrews, April Aronson, Kate Bacon, Lisa Brodsky, Robert Cera, David Darling, Demetria Demakis,Jamaica Duncan, Beatrice Gonzalez, Marjorie Green, Maureen Jamieson, Jennifer Johnson,James Keams, Kirsten Killean, Alyssa Kulak, Lisa LaCerra, Suzanne Pfister, Pierre Roustan, John Schacke, Matthew Schmitt, Jennifer Sitarz, Amanda Slobodecki, John Stasinos, Brooke Swanson, Micheal Talaga, Becky Taylor, Cara Tracy, Joene VanCraenenbroeck, Janis Vaca, Alexander Whamond. Spanish I: Izabella Cegielski, Anthony Cinquini, Kevin Conroy, Anthony Devoe, Kathryn Drozd, Michelle Dulski, Meghan Erwin, Matthew Farrell, Megan Fulara, April Gann, David Jacobs, Jaclyn Jacobsen, Laura James, Suzanne Lanzafame, Kirsten Larsen, Amy Lyons, Lauren Mitchell, John O'Neil, Ryan Palmquist, Allison Poulos, Shannon Ridgeway, Kathleen Sandrik, Betty Stasinos, Edward Stoltz, Timothy Woods. French V Accelerated: Ehzabeth Carlson, Erin O'Shea. French IV Accelerated: Micheal Parrie. French IV: Andrea Wells. French III: Maria Boiling, Andrew Elesser, Beth McCabe, Audrey Rogus, Christine Schweizer. French II: Kristen Durianski, Jessica Jakubanis, Anne Wysoglad. French I: Aneta Bemardy, Nikola Colic. Italian FV: Patricia Manzella. Italian ID: Angela Senese, Angela Zenzola. Italian I: Emily MacArthur, Fortunata Pagano. German V: Erica Wilke. German III: Erica Lauber, Melissa Lifton. German 11 Accelerated: Bradley Mulvihill, Erin O'Shea. German I Accelerated: Laura Batt, Mikelaj Werner. Kurt Zemaier.
The editors of Southwards fw the '94-'95 school year are as follows: Editor in chief: Katie Btims, Andrea Wells. News editors: Jane Quaiver, Alison Adlaf. Commentary editors: Agnes Milewski, Kevin Byrne. Features editors: Cyrus Wilson, Heather Anichini. Sports editors: Tim Thein, Billy O'Keefe, Natalie Mazzuca. Production editor: Laura Batt. Photographers: Paul Berko, Tobey Schmidt Arists: Maggie Sadowicz, Mike Segawa. New Quill and Scroll members include: Kate Biegler, Katie Bums, Margie Chmiel, Megan Corder, John Fredrickson, Jenny Johnson .Maria Poulos, Charity Trelease, Lizz Wilk.
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Upon graduation, a guide to life by Charity Trelease Maturity...what is that, anyway? I guess maturity is what we, the chosen ones, have allegedly gained during these forty days and forty nights, uh, I mean these four years, at Maine South. Well, let us see what I, the mature sage of life in general, have to say upon my departure from good 'ole Maine South. To begin, always use transitions when attempting to write coherently. I really like the jello in the cafeteria, regardless of the fact that it tastes like soap. Also, beware of hall monitors as you leave the cafeteria, for they will viciously strip you of your food (and your dignity) with the might of Dean Bovenmeyer herself. Now, before I continue with this entourage of snide remarks, let me say that I actually did enjoy my stay here at "Hotel South." I have gained not only some small shred of maturity, but also some good memories, some relevant knowledge, and, most importantly, some basic keys to living life happily. Because of this last chunk of wisdom, I will not be distributing my Beatles collection among my friends. Sorry guys.
So, onward to Charity's guide to life: 1) Avoid heavy drugs, heavy thoughts, and heavy stupid moronic purple dinosaurs. 2) Do not make hasty assumptions. Life will more often surprise you than not. For instance, after years of frantic searching, I was finally able to locate some books in the library. All these years I thought the task impossible. 3) Eyrie is pronounced "I-ree" as in "I just went to the bathroom and now I reek of smoke." 4) Southwords is the scholar's friend, for he who reads will possess the wisdom of cocky commentators. 5) Andfinally,to quote the Beatles (not our little friends in the locker rooms, but rather the rock group), "All you need is love." "Oh no," you groan. "What is this sap talking about?" I'm not talking Romeo and Juliet love. (Oh, by the way, "Wherefore art thou Romeo?" does not mean "where are you Romeo?", it means "why are you Romeo?" Please remember that.) Anyway, by love I mean compassion. Even if most people irritate the Hades out of you, try to be civil. You see (said whimisically), life is like a circular race track, and all of the little cars chug around
in a sort of wolf pack (Note: important Driver's Ed vocabulary). Eventually the fuel runs out. But before this occurs, each car will have gone around quite a few times. Logically, then, what goes around comes around. Treat others as you would have them treat you and all will prosper. Maine South is just one lap of this race track. For some, the trip was one of exhilarating epiphany, for others it was an endless grind of homework and stress. For most, however, it was a mixture of both. College is the next lap in this race, and in many ways, will resemble the high school experience. Fortunately, many of us will be driving with new tires (i.e. no parents = freedom). The four years of this lap are over and as happy as I am to leave, I will miss this little haven on the garbage dump. Memories abound - the unity felt by our class at pep assemblies, the zany teachers, the power outages, and the good times with friends. I'll even miss the frostbite that comes with each winter at South. Excuse me, I had to wipe the nostalgia out of my misty eyes. Here's to the memories. Safe driving!
Don't you hate it when your parents are right? by Chuck Kaufman My stomach churned as we drove onto the front circle-drive and pulled up behind an unloading PACE bus. My dad turned around, smiled, and said, "Well, the adventure begins!" I returned a nervous smile and looked over at my equally uneasy friend. We were about to get out of the car when my dad continued, "Enjoy it! These four years will be over before you know it." Don't you just hate it when your parents are right? It seems like just the other day we were sitting in the auditorium listening to the "Freshmen, Get Involved!" assembly. Now, the commencement is only two days away. Where did the time go? Well, we have faced many tests, quizzes, essays, research papers, finals, and progress reports. We have watched or participated in numerous games, meets, matches, practices, plays, musicals, assemblies, and V-Shows. We have attended awards ceremonies, a li-
brary grand opening, Southfests, Foodfests, parties, meetings, proms, Homecomings, and Pack the Place dances. We have made it through a hat-and-jacket ban, a cafeteria boycott, and a "Johnson" shirt crackdown. We have had to work hard to survive some tough classes, and we have struggled to stay awake in some others (eighth period flaps in early June when the sun is shining and the cars outside are honking). Above all, we have survived Mr. Wallace. We have seen our nation go to war once and watched as other nations were torn apart by civil war. We have witnessed the fall of communism, the demise of the Soviet Union, and the end of Apartheid in South Africa. We have watched riots in Los Angeles, fires in Waco, and starvation throughout the world. We have seen a new president enter the White House, another woman appointed to the Supreme Court, and the first African-American woman elected to the Senate. We have celebrated three NBA champion-
ships, mourned the hapless Cubs, and "remembered the roar." We have listened as "alternative rock" became mainstream and as QlOl became (unfortunately) the station of choice. Hmmm. A lot has happened these past four years. I guess when we are over-the-hill (about 30 or so), and we start to feel a bit nostalgic, these are some of the things that might come to mind when we think of the bygone days of Birkenstocks, Pearl Jam, and hackey-sacks. I know thatmany of my friends cannot wait to get out of this joint, but I know that each of them will miss something— whether it be a favorite teacher, a fun class, a cafeteria special (hey, it could happen), or a best friend. Through it all, I hope we all learned a little something, grew up a little b i t ^ ^ and had some fun. Too bad, like my mom^B always says, "Time flies when you're having fun." Don't you hate it when your parents are right?
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Reality is in the eye of the beholder by Audrey Howard Spring evenings are a delicious combination of vague, green memories of days of childhood play, the insistent presence of exploding life, chlorophyll-stained sneakers, and ruddy sunsets. With tired shoulders from the day's softball game, rollerblades in hand, you tramp home barefoot across a fecund field, exhausted but smiling about the joy of your day and the thought of a deep sleep under your favorite comforter. And then, you get home. All hopes of a relaxing evening are dashed as you are flung into a world of finals to study for, papers to write, mothers to deal with, and dishwashers to fill. Reality bites. Our graduation ceremony will no doubt be filled with numerous references to "reality." "When you get into the REAL WORLD..." will probably begin at least a dozen speeches by lofty adults who no doubt know everything
about the "real world." In fact, they would have you believe that your four years of high school have merely been a fantastical illusion, a Holodeck program, if you will (for all those Star Trek fans out there). I disagree. High school has given us a good taste of the world as it is. Not only the reality that some spring evenings must be spent inside for fear of failing grades. And not only the reality of tickets slapped across the windshield for illegal parking. Many of us have been hurt by the loss of a friend or a parent, or by the heartless dismissal of a loved one. We have been in car accidents, been mugged, gotten lost. These things don't just happen during the high school years. This is real life. On the other hand, enough positive experiences that counter the negative ones have also filled out our years. We have succeeded through hard work, built lasting relationships, broken records, competed in Washington.
We have surprised our elders with our assertiveness and our knowledge of world affairs. We have Uved. For these reasons, I say take the graduation speeches with a grain of salt. Let no one frighten you about the harshness of the "real world." Though our experiences are not complete, we know enough and have learned enough not to let tough turns phase us. The "real world" presents no great obstacles because we have seen it, we have lived it, we are in it With this knowledge fully realized, it would be wise for you to have few preconceptions about yoiu" next years. Let no one tell you what life, what truth, what reality, is. Reality is unique to everyone. It is the culmination of one's experiences and one's reaction to the present. It is the individuality possessed by each person that makes every day fresh, real, and touched by spring evenings.
0^eth Main graduates-the saga is over by John Frederiksen "I don't understand this graduation thing," Seth Main declared in the auditorium after the graduation rehearsal. What's so difficult about graduation that you don't understand? "I mean all this preparation we get before the real thing." The administration just wants to make sure that you don't trip over your robe. "No, I mean these other big events we're supposed to attend. You know. Senior Awards Night and that other thing, uh, the Baccamaniac." You mean the Baccalaureate. "Yeah, that's it, the Laccaboreate. Why do they have that, anyway?" During Baccalaureate, a community religious leader gives a farewell address to the seniors. He or she asks them to look back on their high school years and to reflect on their experiences. "What do they do that for?" Well, Baccalaureate is a time-honored tradition. The seniors have grown much over ^ | u r years and Baccalaureate gives them a ^ B i n c e to view the high school experience in relation to their present and future lives. "Oh, great. I don't even know what my future life will be. How am I supposed to know what I'll be doing in twenty years?"
No one expects you to know exactly what you'll be doing. The administration just wants you to think about high school and what it means to you. "I guess that isn't so bad, except that right now, I can't put anything into perspective about high school. I mean, can you even suggest how I've grown over four years?" For one, you have developed somewhat of a critical mind. "Hey, just what are you insinuating?" Who, me? Nothing at all. I only meant that you' ve developed a unique outlook during the past four years. "Never mind. You always did talk in a different language. Anyway, like I was saying, I don't know what high school means right now. Heck, I can barely remember what classes I took last year." All right, so concentrate on what you do remember about the last four years. What about the school activities, the musicals, the games, the dances? Don't tell me you've forgotten all about those. "Actually, I do remember one important event during my high school years." What is it? The academic experiences? The good times you had with friends? "No, I mean walking into high school for the first time four years ago and wondering where in the world they were hiding our
homerooms." Is that all you can remember? "Now that you mention it, I remember my first Homecoming game. I actually got to be a part of the action." Really? In what way? "Well, I'd never been to a high school game before, so I thought we were all supposed to march out on the field with the band. I felt kind of silly out there, and the band leader kept giving me strange looks. And then I didn't see them marching off the field, so I was tackled at the twenty-yard line after the kickoff." You're making things up. "All right, all right, maybe I do remember some more important things about high school. And maybe I have changed a little bit over four years. But I sure as heck don't know what it all means right now. I've got to do some more thinking." All right. Remember, you've only just completed high school. "Yeah, I know it. But tell me just one thing." What is it? "If they're concerned with making us reflect on the high school experience, then why do they make us wear these goofy hats? I don't see how anyone can think straight wearing one of these square beanies."
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Waiting until the day we meet again... by Jennifer Johnson When I was asked to write this commentary, I really didn't want to do it. I didn't want to be forced to come face to face with the fact that this was it - my four years of high school and the remainder of my "childhood" were about to end. I don't really mean to sound so depressing, but while many other seniors are excitedly anticipating the day they will finally be "free at last," I, on the other hand, am holding back the tears as I gaze around the Southwards office realizing that my days of working here are almost through. I have never been a person who lives for change. Fear and sadness seem to go hand in hand when it comes to a major change in my life. I've had many and at this point I've gotten through them relatively okay, but that doesn't mean I've learned to live with change. I often find myself wishing that things could remain the same forever.
Unfortunately, this is something that can never happen. Changes are always occurring and I suppose that, in the end, they can take on positive forms. However, at this point in time I am not yet eager to slam the door on the past and begin a new chapter in my life. What lies ahead in the future is a mystery and is somewhat frightening to think about. I can't help but wonder if anyone else feels the way I do. Maybe I'm really the only one who will miss the "old days" and doesn't want to find out what is just around the comer. It's strange. So many people around me have different views and different feelings about leaving school. I've heard so many exclamations of "We're almost out of here!" that I have found myself wondering if I am somewhat abnormal. Why am I looking at graduation as some sort of death sentence while so many other people are thrilled that all of this is finajly over?
And why is everyone so eager to say farewell and good riddance? Hasn't anyone had some fond memories of high school and the life he is leaving behind? All around me in this school are things I cherish greatly. Yet now I'm being forced to say good-bye. Good-bye to all the friends I have made and whom I may never see again. Good-bye to the good teachers, the bad teachers, and all the day to day stresses of school life. Good-bye to hectic newspaper deadlines, choir rehearsals, V-shows, dancing, and all the things that made staying after school until ten at night fun. Good-bye to all the dreams I dreamed and all the memories I made. And now my words end here with perhaps the last piece of work I will write for this paper. I was unsure about how I wanted to end this, but as I was listening to the radio I heard a song that pretty much sums up what I want to say. It was called "The Day We Meet Again."
l\/lemories and friendships let the high school spirit live on by Vanessa Mar col At last comes the time when we must bid farewell to Maine South. Graduation looms overhead and freedom and independence lie within our grasp. Each of us is excited about what the future holds. Yet something within our hearts pulls us back just a little to remind us that these four years of our lives have not been all that bad and that leaving our happy abode of studies will bring some sadness. Of course, studying chemistry until 1:00 a.m., writing an English paper the day before it's due, and doing calculus assignments in homeroom do not exactly conjure up images of happiness and fun. Nevertheless, all the experiences we have had, whether good or bad, have helped us to come to an understanding with ourselves and with those around us. We are all in this life together. High school reinforces this idea. We find that by making friends, everything is put into perspective, and all of life's little (or big) mishaps have solutions or, at least, remedies. Nothing seems as impossible as it once did, and everything seems a little brighter. Somehow, friendship seems like the cureall medicine for any ailment. Friends listen to
you when you're depressed, advise you when you're in trouble, and support you when you're standing alone against the crowd. Because friendships involve people we care about, they always result in significant experiences that give way to memories. Many memories will be forgotten in the years to come when our paths will not all converge at Maine South as they do now. But many more memories will remain locked away in the deep recesses of our hearts and will one day bring a smile or a tear when we unlock them and set them free. Memories are wonderful because they can be hidden again and again only to be rediscovered when we feel we need them. Memories keep us in touch with our pasts and with the experiences we have had. We are, in fact, what we were and then some. Keep in mind that memories don't always have to involve huge occasions like dances, or parties. What about all the little events that have helped us to survive tiring days? Food fights, g-strings, spice, Denny's, FeichterFest '94, green Thursdays, cleavages. Brad Pitt, Data, Super Hall Monitor, Ironman Wong, bazooka, "The horror! The horror," water, and numerous other nameless aides.
Each experience we have is interwoven with every other experience we have had and will have. The friendships that we have made are the most important of all the experiences we have had. Not only did we come to know others, but, through knowing them, we have come to learn a little bit more about ourselves. So, no matter how much you have liked or hated Maine South, you will always have one good thing to say about the school. It helped you to make many friendships that you otherwise would not have made. Furthermore, the next time someone tells you how glad they are to be graduating because they're so sick of this school, tell him that the school is only as great as the people who make it up. Even if the administration may not be up to your liking, think of all the friendships you have made, both with students and with teachers. They are irreplaceable and unforgettable. So as we bid farewell to the hallowed halls of Maine South for the last time, let me sa\' that I am dam (for lack of a publishable w o r c ^ ^ glad to be graduating, but that I will miss all o ^ ^ you in the depths of my heart. Good luck, have fun, follow your hearts, do what you feel is right, and never forget where you have been.
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Class of 1994 looks ahead:* ARIZONA Arizona State University, Tucson: Lenore Franckowiak, Kale Stiglic Embry Kittle University: Aneta Rybaltowski Northern Arizona University: Peter Nelson
CALIFORNIA Stanford University: John Frederiksen
COLORADO Colorado University, Boulder: Kerry Goggin
CONNECTICUT Yale University: Tim Mulvihill
FLORIDA Central Florida University: Douglas Burton
GEORGIA Bander College: Kristen McAlhaney
ILLINOIS American Academy of Art, Chicago: Eric Childs, Mark Gach, Deanna Paner Augustana University, Rock Island: Candice Abrue, Jenny Omening, Kristen McOrath, Lauren Rolsing, Mike Scafa, Michael Staniec, Michelle Thillens, Emily Ward Barat College, Lake Forest: Dominic Nunziata
Bradley University, Peoria: Felicia DiValerio, Matt Fontaine, Anna LaFronza, Allison Phillips, Darcy Smith Columbia College, Chicago: Julie Connors, Danielle DeJulio, Theodora Kokkalias, Turan Yon
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DePaul University, Chicago: Kathleen Bode, Kristine Domanchuk, Brian Harrity, Eldina Hukic, Peter Jeffrey, Diane Kanatselis, Vickie Katradis, Elaine Kreuz, Susan Lynch, Rob Malek, Maria Maniatis, Marisa Oliviero, Erin O'Shea, Sera Perricone, Jennifer Ratajik, Kathy Swidnicki DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago: Chris Carrion Eastern Illinois University, Charleston: Donna DeMartino, Rob Kleiner Echols International, Chicago: RebecaMarinau Elmhurst College, Elmhurst: Dianne Larson, Karen MysUwiec, Mike Rosciano, Sam Sannasardo, Angela Zenzola Harper-Fashion Design: Rita Zemaier Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago: Jeff Jensen,Alexandra Kitty, Christopher Stach Illinois State University, Bloomington: Sam Barabasz, Tamara Borck, Michael LaCerra, Amy LoBianco, Brenda Mullan, Kathryn Pater, Susan Thon Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington: Andrea Armour, Rommel DeLaCruz, Denny Diduch, Dana Dymek, Catherine Gurga, Matthew Ishu, Steve Krull, Martin Kulak, Michael Laughlin, Jamie Mills, Tim Osborne, David Szwed, Dan Wasiolek Loyola University, Chicago: Kimberly Biala, Mike Glienna, Kathy Karaboyas, Tom Loukas, Susan Neuman, JaqueUne Nichols, Michael Parrie, Gregory Rokita, Maria San-
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•a list of college decisions Katie Beaumont, Laura Bellen, Nicole Berg, Jamie Brammeier, Melissa Brandenburger, Ryan Carlino, Liz Carlson, Mark DuBrock, Larissa Dudycz, Ardis Dumalski, Doug Hansen, Wendi Herzog, Dana Kurten, Brian Lazzaro, Gerry Leonard, Todd Ofenloch, Laura Pawola, Rebecca Pontarelli, Erin Shields, Timothy Ryan, Tracy VanCraenenbroeck, Dorothy Waniak, Brad Wiemerslage, Eric Williams, Jason Wynne University of Illinois, Chicago: John Arbis, , Leticia Cardenas, Chris Diamond, Julie Domanchuk, Tracy Haas, Melissa Hack, Felix Lulusa, Pete Nasios, Paul Paczocha, Gerald Santiago, Candace Ulrich
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INDIANA Butler University: Steve Rifkind DePauw University, Greencastle: David Palac Indiana University, Bloomington: Rob Perry Purdue University, West Lcrfayette: Joseph Arcuri, Jennifer Blaurock, Ses Fuksa, David James, Patty Manzella, Kevin Wong St. Joseph: Bryan Bowen diversity ofNotre Dame,SouthBend:K.aryn lake, Kathleen Hanley "Valparaiso University, Valparaiso: Sean McKenna, Allison O'Keefe, Erica Wilke, Mark Williams
IOWA Cornell College: Carey Dema, Elizabeth Gallinger Drake University,Des Moines: Kate Biegler, Angela Grippo, Sandy Peterson Iowa State University, Ames: Mike Hefferan Loras College, Dubuque: Kathryn Kazmierski Teikyo Marycrest University: David Metzger University ofIowa, Iowa City: Peter Partipilo
KENTUCKY University of Louisville: Kevin Gillespie
Devon Dillenbeck, Amy Lyons
MISSOURI Kansas City Art Institute: Amy Hill Northeast Missouri State University: Derek Morch Washington University, St. Louis: Chuck Kaufman
NEBRASKA University of Nebraska: Michelle Bronson
NEW HAMPSHIRE Daniel Webster University: Gary Bothman
NEW JERSEY
University ofDayton, Dayton: Brigid Brown, Thomas Cohen Wittenberg University: Anne Butera
OKLAHOMA St. Mary Jane University: Tony Espana, Rob Gavin
RHODE ISLAND Johnson and Wales, Providence: Tim Waltz
TEXAS Trinity University: Paul Zurawski
VIRGINIA College of William and Mary: Trisha Stankiewicz Sweet Briar College: Alison Bumet
MASSACHUSETTS
Princeton University, Princeton: Stephanie Poulos
Harvard University, Cambridge: Martha Bohm
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University of New Mexico, Albuquerque: Shannon Smith
Calvin College: Barbie Duncan GMI: Karl Morgan Northern Michigan University, Marquette: Amy Musial University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: Karen Goelkel
Columbia University, New York: Vanessa Marcol Oswego State University: Anthony Bergeron West Point Military Academy: Alex Barton
Beloit College, Beloit: Martina Koetke Carthage College, Kenosha: Samantha Lazich, Trisha Melendy, Mike Rowan Maquette University, Milwaukee: Amy Carlson, Jim Carroll, Heather Kirschke, Megan Lenz, Adam Sipkovsky Ripon College: Joseph Kain 5/. Norbert, De Pere: William Lennon University of Wisconsin, Madison: Marjee Chmiel, Dave Matzen, Katherine Nawara, Janet Notardonato, Jenny Utz University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh: Doug Maske, Jeff Mathew
MINNESOTA ^arleton College: Charity Trelease St. Olaf College: Jon Forsythe, Scott Wade University of Minnesota: Brian Smith Winona State University: Tony Demonte,
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NEVADA Corgan College: Dan Barker, Brad Chappie
OHIO Miami University, Oxford: Claudia Kanszyc University ofCinncinati: Mike Mitchell
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Outstanding MVP athletes keep Jason Wynne Cross Country For the second straight year, Jason Wynne was voted MVP for his performances on the course. This, his third year competing on varsity, Wynne achieved a great feat by winning the conference meet and advancing the team to the sectional meet. Jason's achievements did not go un-noticed as he was named All-Conference as well as co-captain of the team. Wynne's consistent effort will surely be missed by the team in the years to come.
Jamie Mills Swimming The most valuable member of this year's swim team is Jamie Mills. Finishing his career at Maine South for his fourth year on varsity, Mills accomplished countless goals. He was a co-captain both his junior and senior year in addition to being a scholar athlete. Mills was the only athlete to ever win the NISCA Academic Athlete of the Week three times. Jamie won the Conant Invite at the 200 yd Free Relay and was a gold medalist at the Hawks Relays threeyears. He was also a gold medalist at the Cougar Invite both his sophomore and senior year.
Marty Dula Football As elected by his teammates, Marty Dula is this year's MVP for the conference winning football team. Whether running over opposing linebackers or orchestrating the defense, Dula inspired thi year's squad. Marty's hard work on both sides of the ball earned him many post-season accolades. Some of these awards include being named to both the Tribune and Pioneer Press All-Area teams, earning All-Conference honors for the second straight year, and being invited to compete in two summer all-star games. Perhaps Dula's most impressive honor was being named Defensive MVP for the whole CSL North by a unanimous decision. Dula's hard work and determination will surely be missed in the years to come.
Dave Makula Golf This year's golf team most valuable player for the second straight year is Dave Makula. Dave led the team in average with a score of 40.4 and was a medalist in four team meets. In the post-season, Makula earned second place at the Regional meet with a score of 77. Next, Dave advanced to Sectionals where he missed qualifying for state by three shots. Coming back for his senior year, Makula will be looked on to lead the team and continue shooting low sores.
Joe Kain and Mike Rowan Basketball This year's basketball team elected two players as MVPs. Joe Kain and Mike Rowan are both four year players who have jelped notch several victories for the Hawks. Rowan was selected All-Conference and led the team Marc Helma in rebounding with 7 per game. Kain led the Wrestling team in scoring with an average of 12.5 point^^ Captain as well as MVP, Marc enjoyed a per game. Due to his great scoring ability, Jo8^^ spectacular season that was cut short by an was named All-Tournament at both the unfortunate injury. He was a four-year wresSchaumburg and Thanksgiving Tournament. tler who earned a sectional berth in his junior year. Helma was injured just before region- Both players set good positive examples for als, with a near-perfect record of 33-2. He was the younger players in the program. named All-Conference for the second straight year and earned his varsity letter for the third straight year. Marc won the Prospect Tournament and successfully defended his championship at the Niles North Tournament. If it wasn't for his injury, there is no telling how far this great wrestler could have gone.
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South's pride alive and strong Trent Vensas Gymnastics For the second straight year, Trent Vensas was named MVP and captain by his coach and teammates. During his third year on the varsity team, Trent qualified for both a regional and sectional berth. He was an allaround competitor who worked hard at every meet. Trent earned the team's best score on vault with an 8.8. This and many other high scores earned Trent a spot on the All-Conference squad. Fortunately, Trent is only a junior and will be competing again next year for the Hawks. MikeStaniec Volleyball Although the volleyball team did not do as well as expected, Mike Staniec was a bright spot on a rather down team. Mike emerged as the team's number one hitter and helped the team tea in many other aspects. In the victory ;ainst Deerfield, Staniec got the winning kill ;o beat the opponent in the third game. Against highly-ranked Fremd, he had many key plays to keep the Hawks in a tight match. Staniec's efforts were noticed as he earned All-Conference honors.
Fred Czerwionka Baseball Fred Czerwionka, a senior at Maine South, has participated in the baseball program for all four years. However, Fred made his greatest contributions in his final year, leading the team in almost every category including batting average, hits, and doubles. Fred also played near perfect defense while controlling the shortstop position. His most outstanding statistic is his .491 batting average. Fred's efforts were recognized with an All-Conference award.
Brian Lazzaro Soccer A contributor to varsity for two years, Brian Lazzaro helped this year's state -ranked team compete throughout the season. Brian put the ball in the back of the net most frequently for the team. His solid performances resulted in his getting named All-Conference, All-Sectional, and All-State. In addition, Lazzaro was named by the Chicago Tribune as one of the fifty best players in the state.
Tim Thein Tennis This year's tennis team named Tim Thein as its most valuable player. While competing for his third year on varsity, he played either number one singles or doubles at every meet. At singles, Tim beat the highly-touted player from Loyola to earn third place out of ten teams. This meet was followed with a victory for him over a ranked player from Palatine. Teaming up with Matt Bialko at doubles, he earned a number one seed out of eighteen teams at the sectional meet. Luckily, Thein will be back for another year on the tennis team.
Doug Burton Track The track team's MVP for this year is senior Doug Burton. Burton's blazing speed enabled him to set the school record for both the 300m and 1 mile hurdles. Doug was also the top point getter as a senior while participating in four events at each meet. Burton's solid percormances earned him All-Conference accolades.
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Outstanding athletes demonstrate
Amy Carlson Swimming, Softball In her fourth year of participation in both Softball and swimming. Amy Carlson was a major contributor in the pool and on the field. She was named captain and MVP by her swimming teammates, and recieved all conference honors. She competed in the state meet her junior year and narrowly missed this season. On the softball diamond she was a member of last year's "sweet sixteen team. This season she is a strong lead off hitter and has been consistant for the Hawks on the defensive end. Jenny Green Track and Field Jenny was the only female to qualify for the state competition as an individual this season. Only a junior, she advanced to the state meet in the high jump event and narrowly missed qualifying with her mile relay team. She was named MVP for the season and ran well at both the conference and sectional meets in the sprinting events. Her ability in both track and field events make her a valueable asset to next year's team.
Alexis Chappie Tennis This year's girls' tennis MVP was senior Alexis Chappie. Playing first singles for the team, she was a dependable player throughout a rather up and down season. Highlights of her season included excellent team performances in the Hawk invitational (the team placed third); and an exceptional dual meet record. While Chappie failed to advance to state, she did perform well at the conference meet, where the team placed fourth overall. Perhaps her greatest contributions to the team were her leadership by example and knowledge of the game. Candice Abreu Track and Field This year Candy was the team co- captain and a scholar athlete candidate. As one of the best senior performers for this year's team she placed sixth in the CSL 800 meter run and fourth in the 3200 meter race. She demonstrated incredible endurance and flexibility; running both sprint and distance events for the team throughout a difficult and demanding season. Her work ethic and committment were unmatched and irreplaceable.
Tamara Borck Volleyball, Gymnastics In her fourth season as a gymnast and volleyball player here at Maine South, Tamara made her presence known. She had the highest number of solo blocks on the volleyball squad, and was noted as a "top" player by her coach. As a gymnast she had an exceptional season, receiving all conferenc^^ honors. Her upbeat floor music and dedic^^r tion to the sport earned her the respect of her gymnastics teammates, who elected her captain of this year's squad. She received top scores on both floor and vault this season. Sue Sroka Basketball, Softball An exceptional player for both softball and basketball programs here at South, Sroka was named all conference and all state by the basketball coaches of Illinois. Her defensive talents can not be denied and her offensive ability is incredible. On the softball diamond Sue plays equally as well. Catching for this year's team, she played well behind the plate. She also batted clean up, and was a consistant player even when the scores got close.
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Darcy Smith Basketball, Soccer A starter on both the varsity basketball and soccer teams this season, Darcy was a major contributor in both sports. On the basketball court she was a large part of the offense that led the Hawks to the CSL North title. On the soccer field Darcy is three year varsity letteren. She is noted for her solid defensive play a starter at the sweeper position. She received all tournament honors in the Hoffman Estates tournament, and played well throughout the season for the Hawks.
Trisha Melendy Basketball, Soccer Trisha is another product of the soccer and basketball programs here at Maine South. She was named as all conference in both basketball and soccer and received all-state honors for her ability on the soccer field. Her talent on the soccer field was also recognized by her teammates who named her as co-captain of this year's varsity squad. She is one of the highest scorers on the entire squad and has demonstrated throughout the season her incredible all round athletic talent.
Jenny Mc Cormick Volleyball, Softball Jenny was a four year participant in both the Softball and volleyball programs here at Maine South. Despite the dismal performance of the Hawks' volleyball squad, she played well. On the softball field Jenny was the starting Varsity pitcher and a team leader. She worked hard throughout the season on varying her pitching style and by the end of the season she was quite an accomphshed player. Both her offensive and defensive talent will be missed.
Ginger Tosch Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer As one of the few three sport athletes at Maine South, Ginger demonstrated in all three sports a dedication to excellence. She was named as an all conference player in both basketball and soccer this season. She was a three year varsity soccer team member and played well for the team in each of her three seasons. Ginger was also recognized as an outstanding scholar athlete in each of her three sports.
Heather Kirshke Volleyball, Basketball Heather finished off an excellent run here at Maine South this year. She is a two year varsity letter winner in both volleyball and basketball and made significant contributions to both squads. She was named as all conference athlete in volleyball and received a coach's award. For her basketball efforts. Heather received honorable mention as an IHSA all state player. She was also named to the all acedemic team by local coaches.
Larissa Dudcyz Volleyball Larissa recieved both captain and MVP honors from her teammates this season. She was also a consistant player despite a tough season. She was a top serve receiver and a high scorer for the squad. Her knowledge of the game and overall ability proved to be especially helpful with such a young and inexperienced team. I^arissa was also named as a fall scholar athlete. Her contributions to the team this season were appreciated.
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Hawk athletes of the year announcec;^ iGinger Tosch| Soccer: -4 years of participation -3 year varsity starter -All-conference senior year Basketball: -4 years of participation -Varsity starter ^ -Member of CSL North conference champion team senior year -All-conference senior year Volleyball: -4 years of participation -Varsity starter -Scholar athlete Coach's Comment: "Ginger plays with such heart she inspires others to r a i ^ ^ their level of play When the game is on the line and t h i n ^ ^ aren't going well, she just gets bigger and bigger, -T.R. Kerth
iMarty Dula| Wrestling: -3 >;ear varsity competitor -2 time all-conference recipient -2 time IHSA regional champion -Captain junior and senior year -64-6 win-loss record in the last two seasons FQQtball; -2 year all-conference player -CSL defensive MVP senior year -Team MVP senior year -All star game selection -All area player
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Baseball: -2 year captain -2 year varsity starter -All-conference Coach's Comment: "One of the best all round young athletes I've worked with." -Mr. McCann