Vol 31 issue 1

Volume 31, issue 1 August 24; 1V94

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Maine South M.S. Park Ridge, II.

Welcome back to South!

Photo by Tobey Schmidt

Even the Journey of a thousand miles begins ^ with a single step.

Inside this issue -- Advice for freshmen, in Commentary, page 3 -- Club highlights, in Features, pages 4&5 -- A Maine South "claim to fame", in News, page 6 Fall sports preview, in Sports, pages 7&8

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by Katie Burns Though there have been no parlies blaring with noisemakers and bad dresses, this is the birth of a new year for every student at Maine South. And if you listen closely, you can hear the terrified cries of any newborn echoing down the halls.

But this newborn has two thousand voices and four thousand eyes crying out the fears of facing a new world - one full of new people and new obstacles.

Amazingly, these births happen constantly in the lives of the human race, and we survive each one of them even in our defenselessness and silent screaming.

Our tears cease for a moment and we then peer warily out ofour bleary eyes. We regard our new world in helpless terror.

On our right stands School Work with merciless steel eyes, her hands full of research papers and lab reports. A red pen is stabbed into Miss Work's scrub-pad bun and her high-pitched voice scribbles meaningless in our ears. Next to her is a large desk overflowing with computer printout and scantrons. We back away quickly and turn hopefully to the left.

To the left, however, grins Mr. Jobs and Extracurriculars. He guffaws maliciously and waves a college recommendation in one hand and a job application in the other. Then we see, to our horror, that Mr. J&E has ten extra hands in which he is juggling a bizarre array of objects. A baseball and a swimsuit fly by, followed closely by a hamburger and a hammer and a copy of Hamlet.

Our ears are ringing now and we turn to look behind us yearningly, where Grandma Past grins at us in faded color. We try to return to her, even though we know it is impossible. Grandma shakes her head sadly and rocks in the chair that we can no longer hear creaking.

The cries begin again in the two thousand newborn voices, in the four thousand fearful eyes. How will we possibly survive? We know nothing of how this world operates.

We can't read the unwritten rules... and there aren't too many that are written, either.

We open our eyes again, hoping against all hope, and gaze directly before us.

Suddenly we laugh and the fears flee to dark comers. We stumble forward and fall into friendly arms. We ignore Miss Work and Mr. J&E, we bid Grandma fond farewell, and we walk forward, heads held high.

We have gazed directly before us and we have seen each other... trembling and terrified. Wehave smiled in sympathy and joined hands to courageously face a new world.

by Agnes Milewski byAg. I realize that freshman are not the only ones coming back to school, so I welcome everyone back to Maine South. I think we all need a few tips to help us get back into the swing of things: 1.) Myth # 1: You need a hall pass when you are in the hallway after the bell. This is just not true. Any pass-sized piece of white paper will suffice. In some cases, a serious and determined look on your face is all you need.

2.) It's the beginning of the year, so now is the perfect time to make new friends before you settle into a routine.

3.) Don't gripe about cafeteria prices. If you (or your parents) can't pay that much, then bring a lunch from home.

4.) Myth #2: Teachers are not people.

Teachers, besides actually teaching you something, can make wonderful friends. A word to juniors and seniors: teacher recommendations are an important part of the college application process. You want your teachers to get a good positive sense of the kind of person you are. But....

5.) Everything you do in high school should not be solely for the purpose of looking good for colleges. You don't want to get into the habit of doing things only for the approval of others. You should always keep your best interest in mind. In other words, joining the

Chess Team if think that you you'll look more^ intellectual on your college transcript is futile if you don't really enjoy playing chess.

6.) If you don't feel like being an active member of a class, just write down everything you hear the teacher say-it's possible to hear and not listen-thus leaving your mind free to wander. This may sound impossible, but I've actually done it a few times, and it works.

7.) Organization is so wonderful. I just love writing all my assignments in a fresh Chandler's. I love all my new pens and pencils and paper and notebooks and binders.

(Just shoot me now.)

8.) Back to school sales are still going on.

Let's go shopping!

9.) Beware Hamlin gate.

10.) Myth #3: the library has books. The Maine South library, contrary to pxjpular belief, has no books. Our hardworlcing library ladies have been working all summer to hand transcribe some books from the Maine East library. Books will start to appear on the shelves in about a week or so.

Well, now that I've given you a few lovely, and a few not so legal tips, I hope you all make the best of this year. Freshmen, you are just on the threshold of a new frontier in your l i v ^ ^ Sophomores, you are no longer freshm^^ Juniors, you are now upperclassmen. And finally... seniors, this is our last year!

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he state of a freshman: freshmanship J Ay AfaÂť Farrell Ahh,thejoysofbeing a freshman. Everyone tells you what to do. Many people give you good advice, others just enjoy the thrill of tricking you. I found that, in general, not many people get picked on. However, even with teachers and students giving advice, I found that most of what I had to know I learned too late. Everybody told me to get involved; that I understood. What I usually missed were the announcements in the bulletin for meetings and room numbers. I had a fairly good concept of what I was going to be involved in, or so I thought. It that seemed every day for the first month some new club, organization, or activity was announced. For the most part the announcement indicated that one should attend an informal meeting after school. I didn't have the slightest clue as to what some of the groups were, and Ifiguredthat I shouldn't go to a meeting for some group I wasn't sure I wanted to be involved in. Another reason I skipped some meetings was because they were always scheduled right after eighth period, and I had a flap class. I didn't want to

walk into a meeting late for something I might not even want to do. Therefore, in order to not be humiliated, I just skipped them.

Not long afterward I would find out what the activity is about, and usually wish I had gone to the meetings. One of the most important lessons I learned was that just because you go to one or two meetings doesn't mean you have to continue. The best advice I could give to any freshman would be to try everything for a while. If you like the particular activity, then continue it, if not, it's easy to quit in the beginning. However, if you've gone to several meetings or practices and made a commitment, then you should finish the year or season. Don't quit after you make a commitment. It's worth it to finish something you've started.

Along with extra-curricular activities are opportunities to take electives. As a Freshman you have been hit with an onslaught of required courses. But it is always worthwhile to make room for electives. Courses such as drafting, woods, CAD, photography, music theory, band, orchestra, drama, choir, foods.

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by Kevin Byrne Welcome to Maine South.

Let me be thefirstto point out some of the least known educational tools at our fine school. These include the writing lab, Freedom Shrine, and the washroom facilities. The writing lab is one of the most integral parts of high school in Park Ridge. Learn to love it or you shall perish. The Freedom Shrine is the best kept secret of our school. Nestled snugly on a back wall of the library (be careful, you might miss it), the Freedom Shrine is a patriotic trip through the history of this great land of ours. It features the most famous documents in United States history. Everything from the Constitution to Kennedy's inauguration speech are proudly on display. If you don't love the Freedom Shrine you know nothing about honor.

Now, on to the washroom facilities. You may not know it yet, but the bathrooms here at South play a major role in your social developent. The bathrooms are the only entities at ne South that are directly applicable to the world. I mean, they're everywhere. Bath• rooms are universal.

Not only that, but they also prove to you that the junior high teachers were wrong when they said you almost never get to use the bathrooms at Maine South. That is a blatant

lie. The bathrooms can be used as a haven for those that get the itch to light up a Camel during math class. On the flip side of the cigarette coin, it can also be seen as a way of turning students away from smoking, when kids realize that the smell sticks to your clothes and absolutely will not leave.

The most important function of the washroom facilities, besides being a place to go to the bathroom and read bad jokes, would have to be what it teaches you about yourself. It is within those tiled walls that you are forced to decide between the philosophies of Locke and Hobbes. That is, decide if man (I'm using man as a general term for anyone, like in the Declaration of Independence and the original Star Trek opening monologue) is inherently good or inherently evil. Those who agree with Locke will use the bathroom without fear, safe with the great notion that they will exit from the commode unscathed. Those who agree with Hobbes will probably cross their legs and wait until after school, distrustful of the evil place where a man is most vulnerable and where the best laid plans of mice and men end up in embarrassmenL In summation, don't take any part of your high school career for granted, especially not what you would normally tend to overlook, and especially not the Freedom Shrine.

and clothing are the kinds of courses that prepare you for many different skills (not to mention that they're fun). If you've ever planned on trying something you had better try it in high school, in order to decide if you even like it I know that everyone loves to have a free period, but face it: you're not going to be given a whole lot of homework from elective classes. Besides, the credit for taking the course and the grade in your G.P.A. is often helpful, and it will look nice on your college transcript.

Speaking of transcripts, here is a closing note to freshmen. At the end of the year you will recieve an activity card on which you will write every school activity you've done during the year. The activity card will be part of your transcript that is sent to any college you apply to, and of course the more things you have done, the better it will look. So remember, don't just plan on getting involved, do everything and anything you can to be a part of the many activities that Maine South has to offer.

You'll find the benefits are worth the work and effort you put in.

What's your opinion?

CofTimcnts or questions? If anybody has anything they agree with ordisagree with about ourfineinsiitulion or about life in general, this is your chance to be heard! Write a clear concise essay or letter to the editor and place it - preferably typed - in the commeniary box located in the Southwords office. You can write about anything your little heart desires. (But remember that Southwords reserves the right to censor any obscene or libelous material.) Tlie perky staff will do its damdest to make your opinion known to the rest of the school.

Love the food or hale the field, all you have to do is write it down. All of you know how to write or you wouldn't be in high school. Probably. So we'll be hearing from you soon, right?

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We here al the Southwords office have recently estimated that the average Maine South siudent will hear this phrase 4,000 times in a four year stay.

The problem isn't conslanlJy being reminded to get involved, it's deciding what to get involved with; so here are a few (O.K. maybe a few too many) suggestions for those of you searching to make these the "best years of youriifc... so far."

-Student Council -Class Council -Southwords -Reaching -Eyrie -Equinox -Science Olympiad -Snowball -Spanish Club -French Club -Italian Club -German Club -Ecology Club • Chess Qub -Chess Team -Athletics -Drama -Crew -Chorus -Orchestra -Marching Band -Cheerleaders -Hawkettes -Orchcsis -V-Show -Swim Timers -Wrestlerettes -Track Timers -Trainers' Club -Speech Team -WMTH RadioAT.V. -Departmental Helpers -Pep Council -First Aid Team -Smdenis Against Drunk Driving -Art Club -Ski Qub -Photo Club -Model United Nations -Scholastic Bowl -Math Team -Business Club -Hotel Restaurant Management -Child Care Occupation -Distributive Education -Lab Assistants -Occupational Qubs

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by Cyrus Wilson Speech Team is a source of speaking and acting experience and general good times for many students. Members perform a variety of humorous, dramatic, and serious speeches and skits with or without a partner. These wide-scoped activities, which range from Original Oratory to Humorous Duet Acting, have something for everyone. Exceptional speaking and acting talent are not required to join; just about anyone can be a member of Speech Team.

Scheduling cnflicts are very rare in Speech Team. Practice sessions with the extremely flexible coaches are arranged according to the student's schedule. Meets are on Saturdays, including an overnight meet at Illinois State University. These contests allow members to compete in the event(s) of their choice, and offer an opportunity to meet new people from Maine South and other schools.

All Speech Team members also have the chance to be inducted into the National Forensic League (NFL). At every meet attended, the student receives NFL points. Anyone who receives 25 or more points becomes a lifetime member of the NFL, and scorers of 75 or more are awarded additional honors.

To become members of this organization, interested students may watch the Speech Team bulletin board just outside of PA-IOI, which will soon display sign-up sheets for tryouts. The audition should not be an area of major concern; it simply gives the coaches a chance to get acquainted with the areas in which the student is strong.

WMTH byBethC.McCabe WMTH is Maine South's radio and TV station. Although the television portion is very closely related to the Broadcasting classes, anyone can participate in radio. At the beginning of each semester, applications are taken for radio time. According to his schedule, the applicant is assigned radio time either during or after school. Students who like the idea of having their own radio show may pick up an application in PA-103.

Band and Orchestra

by Cyrus Wilson Two great activities to get involved in are Band and Orchestra. Students who enjoy music may consider registering for Band or Orchestra this year. These classes offer music lovers the opportunity to express themselves melodically every day.

The various levels range from Beginning through Concert groups. The Concert Orchestra and Concert Band meet from 7:40 until 8:45 each day, with several concerts throughout the year. Concert Band members also participate in Marching Band.

Possiblities for participation in this area of the Maine South music program also include Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Band, Stage Band (V-Show), and Pit Orchestra (Musical).

These activities can be fun and beneficial e j ^ periences for beginners and advanced play^B alike.

Publications

by Heather Anichini Maine South has many opportunities for students who wish to get involved in publications. Eyrie is the student yearbook produced by the staff which meets each day during second period in the yearbook office.

Southwords is the school's newspaper, also produced by a student staff. Reaching is the foriegn language magazine. The staff receives submissionsfromall language classes throughout the year and produces two issues highlighting the best work received. Equinox is the creative writing magazine produced two or three times annually highlighting the work of students throughout the school.

Students wishing to get involved in any of the publications here at South may ask an Engish teacher for more information, who will know where to get an application for the publication. Taking advantage of any of t h ^ ^ opportunities will be worthwhile for a n y ^ ^ who likes to write, take photographs, or just be a part of something that will long be remembered by classmates, faculty, staff, and friends.

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fif available activities Art Club

by Beth C. McCabe Art Club meets once a week after school throughout the school year. The Club's various projects include an annual bead sale, where beaded necklaces made at the meetingsare sold. This year members made their own Tshirts and next year they hope to start a mural project in the cafeteria to replace the curtent out-dated murals.

Students can join by coming to the first meeting, which will be announced near the beginning of the school year.

Science Olympiad

Practice for Science Olympiad involves after school practices at least once a week, and at-home studies. Then late in February, regionals are held. After the regional olympiad, practice continues until early in April, when the team takes an overnight trip to the state meet in Normal. If the team is truly amazing, it can hope to make it to the nationa competition.

Science Olympiad is an activity that lets students enjoy their love for science with others like them. Those who want to join may consider coming to the meeting in November and applying for the Maine South Science Olympiad team.

Student Government

by Heather Anichini

Students who enjoy making decisions, planning activities and dances, or participatAnyone interested in science might think ing in important events might think about about joining Science Olympiad. getting involved in Student Government. At The Science Olympiad offers events in all Maine South there are two bodies of governfields of science. From biology to chemistry, ment: the Student Council and the individual Name That Organism to Physics Lab, there is Class Councils. In order to become a memsomething for everyone. The events cover all ber of Student Council one must be elected fields of science in various ways: taking a test, by his homeroom block to represent the class building a machine, hiking through forests with or be appointed as the chairman of an event a compass, and even running and shooting or activity by the officers. In order to become baskets while answering questions along the an officer one must be elected (elections are way. Although these events change from year held at the end of each school year) by the student body to hold that office. to year, they are always intriguing.

Towards the end of November, a meeting Class Councils are run in a relatively simwill be held for everyone interested in joining. iliar fashion, but any member of that class The details of applying to be on the team will be may attend a meeting and voice his opinion. revealed then.

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class in the next few weeks, but officers for the other three classes have already been elected.

Student Government as a whole is responsible for many of the decisions concerning students at Maine South. This includes making plans for dances, assemblies, and other events throughout the year. Joining Student Government will help make any student's four years at Maine South more enjoyable and memorable. Class and Student Council sponsors can be contacted for more information.

Drama

by Heather Anichini The Maine South drama department is one that allows those who enjoy performing in front of large audience or have some experience or interest in acting to use their talents in performances. Each year the department puts together a fall and winter play as well as a spring musical and a variety show. Tryouts for each will be announced in the daily bulletin and posted around the school. The tryouts for the plays usually consist of reading a monolouge and for the musical, singing a song.

Cast lists are then posted on the drama call board.

The Variety show auditions are sUghtiy different. A student may audition with his or her own act and perfrom that same act for the show or he may become a member of the trunk, group of actors which performs during the "black out" scenes. Either way an audition is required.

Anyone interested in acting in a Maine South production should consult a teacher in the drama deparment who will be willing to answer questions and direct the student to the appropriate staff member.

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Teacher to spend year in Hungary*

by Alison Adl(rf One of Maine South's EngUsh teachers will be spending this year in Hungary as part of the prestigious Fulbright Exchange. Out of over 1000 applicants, Mrs. Higgins was one of 250 chosen to participate. In her place, Maine South has received a Hungarian teacher, Janos Kenyeres, who will be taking over her World Literature and Freshman English classes.

To be eligible for the Exchange, Mrs. Higginsfilledout an application and underwent an hour-long interview. She feels her previous experience in unusual living situations (including a teaching stint in Texas where she had to share a one bedroom house with five other women) and her great enthusiam and interest helped to improve her chances.

Not only did the teachers themselves

switch places, but they traded cars and houses as well. Their respective families also accompanied them for the year. Mrs. Kenyeres and their baby Adam came to live the Park Ridge experience. In Hungary, Mr. Higgins is coaching and teaching the English language.

Due to the low supply of EngUsh instructors in Hungary, Mrs. Higgins's 18-year-old daughter is giving private lessons in English as well, while her other daughter is attending her third year at an English-speaking secondary school.

While Mr. Kenyeres is teaching World Literature, Mrs. Higgins is educating advanced English-speaking Hungarian students in conversational English. She also has the unique opportunity of designing her own class on American culliu^e, which she is is certain she will enjoy very much. of luck and success, and looks forward to Maine South wishes Mrs. Higgins the best meeting and learning from Mr. Kenyeres.

Truth is a quark...and so is beauty

By Alison Adlaf In May of this year a letter was sent to Dr. Cachur from Dr. John W. Cooper, head of the Collider Detector Department at the Research Division of Fermilab in Batavia, IL. In the letter. Dr. Cooper informed Maine South that the school has a "personal stake" in a very exciting new discovery that was announced earlier in the spring: that of the top quark.

At one time, atoms were thought to be indivisible. During the last 50 years, however, scientists have discovered that an atom is divisible not only into the familiar proton, electron, and neutron, but into particles even smaller than these, such as leptons, hadrons, and quarks. The name "quark" actually comes from Finnegan's Wake, a novel by James Joyce. There are six known quarks all together, which possess such witty names as up and down, su^ange and charm, and top and bottom (or truth and beauty), proving that physicists do have a sense of creativity. Also, each quark has its own "color" and "flavor."

However, such terms are purely whimsical and should not, of course, be taken literally.

The adjectives refer more to the particle's

charge than its appearance, since no one has ever actually seen one.

Scientists have also proposed that for every particle there is an antiparticle. Hence, there are not only up and down quarks, but also antiup and antidown quaks, which have the same mass but opposite charge and color.

Even these particles are smaller than one trillionth of a centimeter.

The letter from Dr. Cooper concerned the top quark. The particle was a mere proposal until May of 1994, when after years of laboratory and mathematical work and study, Fermilab physicists announced publicly that the lop quark does indeed theoretically and experimentally exist Maine South's "claim" to this particle comes from the fact that three alumni were part of the team of over 170 experimenters who had a hand in the discovery. These three were Pat Lukens of the class of 1973, Joel Heinrich of the class of 1974, and Dan Amidei of the class of 1975. In fact, of all the high schools in the nation, Maine South had the most graduates contributing to this important find.

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The great number of scientists working ( j ^ ^ this theory illustrates that this discovery w ^ ^ not made by an individual. It was rather made by a collaborative effort of many minds, years, and lists of statistical data aimed at verifying proposed claims and hypotheses.

Dr. Cooper points out that Maine South should have a proud " sense of ownership" of this impressive discovery.

SQuthwordS Southwards is the student-produced newspaper of Maine South High School, 1111S. Dee Rd., Parit Ridge, IL {6006«). Letters to the editor should be delivered to room V-130 or given to a member of the editorial staff. Southvords reser\'«« the right to edit obscene or Hb«lotJS material.

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Katie Burns Andrea Weils .News editors „„ Alison Adlaf JaneQuaiver Commentaf; editors „ Kevin Byrne Agnes Vlllewsiti Features editors Heather Anichini Cyrus Wilson Sports editors.^ ^Natalie .Mazzuca BUly O'Kcefe Tim Thein Production editor„«. „Laura Ba Photographers _ Paul Berk Tobey Schmidt Artlsts.„ _ Maggie Sadowicz .Vlike Scgawa Adviser ~~ ™T. R. Kerth

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by Laura Ban and Katie Burns Mr. Deger, head coach of the girls' swim team, has a positive outlook on this year's season. Coach Deger's goal is to either maintain the varsity team's third place conference standing of last year - or to improve upon it. "It will be a young team...but it could be good."

The loss of six seniors will hit the varsity team hard this year. Nevertheless, all-conferencers Kara Vormittag and Meredith Swanson should continue to do well. Several other

strong varsity members are also returning, including Laura Beckerdite, Kristen Dodt, and Sandy Anselmini.

In addition to the returning varsity swimmers, there will probably be a "young corps coming up from the JV level." The junior varsity team, coached by Miss GoU, brought home a resounding victory at conference last year. Every one of the J V swimmers was slotted in the fastest heat for her respective individual events and each of the relays was also

slotted in the fastest heat. With this strength moving up to varsity this season, the prospects are excellent.

The one spot where prospects are not as bright is on the diving team. Both varsity divers graduated last spring and the team only consisted of a few members. Coach Deger encourages, "Divers are welcome."

The swim team's season seems promising.

With hard work and dedication, maybe the team can go even farther than it hopes.

Cross country sprints towards success

by Natalie Mazzuca After a fifth place conference finish last year, the girls' cross comtry team is looking forward to a brighter season this year. With the loss of only two seniors, Andrea Armour and Joanne Wasiak, the team still remains strong.

Running numerous miles a day, the team has

been improving overall.

Leading this year's team are returning varsity members Brooke Swanson, Mary Lindgren, Sarah Payne, Heather Brammier, and Katherine Drozd, who last season took first place in the freshman conference meet.

This year these girls hope to beat the cross

country teams of New Trier and Niles West which challenged their skills last season.

Pushing themselves to the limit, these girls are trying to reach these goals with the guidance of returning Coach Gabauer. A combination of his instruction and the team's determination make this season a promising one.

f'ennis starts off a smashing season

by Natalie Mazzuca Although last season had its ups and downs, the girls' tennis team is confident in the upcoming season. After finishing last season with a record of 6-7, the team has been practicing hard over the summer to make this year memorable.

Players coming back to hold their varsity positions include Megan Corder, Kate Moot, Kristin Thompson, and Kara Wagner. They will lead the young team, which lost nine seniors last year. Other players showing promise this year include Maureen Woods, Kiki Athanasopoulos, and Theresa Brown.

With the hard work of the whole team led by varsity coach Les Kent and JV coach Mrs. Bondi, they strive to beat teams such as Deerfield and Glenbrook North this season and in the future. With the efforts of the entire team, they will be serving up many victories in the season to come.

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Country Hoping to beat the teams of Glenbrook North and Maine West are setter Karen LeFootball onard and her teammates Sarah Mitchell, Kelley Moczamy, Heather Kura, Colleen Golf Tedor, and Karen Hartman. A strong return of the varsity team shows that there will be great Soccer games ahead despite the loss of five graduates.

The team hopes this year will be one of Swimming enges and victories, especially after los0 Maine West in last year's regionals.

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Preview of M. S.boys' fall sports Soccer Golf

by Matt Fries!

What Maine South team has had the most consecutive winning seasons? The answer is boys' soccer. Under the direction of first year varsity coach Gus Pappas, the soccer team is looking forward to another successful season.

After a penalty kick loss to Oak Park in last year's regional championship, the Hawks are determined to make some noise in this year's state tournament. The team returns six starters from last year's conference championship team, including highly touted Mike Semel. In front of this All-Conference goalkeeper is one of the area's best defenses, featuring returning starters Pete Szczelina, Andy Patras, and Matt Friesl. On the offensive end, Chris Owens hopes to continue to amaze his teammates with his goal scoring ability. In addition to Owens, the Hawks hop)e to receive added scoring punch from leading returning goal scorer Matt Friesl and sophomore sensation Thomas Buszydlo. Matt Friesl's abilitlky to score goals from all over the field has been noted by fans and teammates, and coaches alike.

In order to achieve the success the soccer program has grown accustomed to and repeat as conference champions, the Hawks are going to need some contributions from a strong but untested sophomore class. The Hawks will open the season at the Barrington tournament against one of the few teams who defeated them last year. Crystal Lake South.

Cross Country

by Billy O'Keefc The true test of champions is to prove themselves worthy of the honor bestowed upon them. But don't tell that to Maine South's boys cross country team, because their minds are already set on repeating last year's conference title-winning effort.

The Hawks' bid for two in a row will be led by returning seniors Andy Rauscher, Brian Kilmer, Willy Pavichevich, and junior allconference runner Steve Madura. Newcomers to the varsity squad include track and field standouts Tom Swidnicki, Tim Monroe, Bryan Dayton, Joe Guest, and Dustin Puckett, among others.

Head coach Bill Drennan is very excited about the Hawks' chances, but he is also aware of the high level of competition out they will be up against this year.

"Last year, we dominated on the varsity, sophomore, and Junior Varsity levels, so we expect to be extremely competitive in our conference," Drennan said, "but the key to our success will be how hard we work during the offseason."

So far, coach Drennan hasn't been disappointed. With this in mind, the Hawks look to be at the finish line first when the conference race is over. South will step up to the starting line for the first time on August 30th against chief rivals Maine East and Maine West at Maine West High School.

Football

by Ray Albin As the summer draws to a close and the fall sesaon approaches, the football season is ready to get started. Since August 10th, the team has been practicing hard to bring home its third consecutive conference championship in as many years. This year's team promises to play an exciting brand of football in its quest to dominate the CSL North division.

This year's squad hopes to utilize its exceptional speed while demonstrating sheer strength. Once again, the offense will be headed by a group of talented linemen. Leading the charge will be the likes of Mike Nakis, Kevin Libby, Ray Albin, and Matt Rioch. Behind the huge wall in front of him, Tim Thein will orchestrate the offense at the quaterback position. The passing game will revolve largely around returning All-Conference tight end Jason Loerzel. Other targets for Thein will be Romeo DeLaCruz, Kevin O'Neil, and Nick Cataudella. The running game will be headed by a group of powerful runners. Joe Rodino, Romeo DeLaCruz, Mike Sieczkowski, and Terry Bacon should be forces to be reckoned with while carrying the offensive load.

Carrying on the Maine South tradition of superior defense will be many returning lettermen. Mark Rantis and Matt Rioch are back for their second year at stopping the opposition. Joe Rodino and Mike Sieczkowski each played quality minutes last year at the linebackerposition. Controlling the passing game at safeties will be Jason Loerzel, Romeo DeLaCruz, and Terry Bacon. Nick Doukas and Derek Lenard will be looked upon to make large conu-ibutions.

The team encourages fans to come on Saturday and join them. The freshmen kick things off at 9:00 and are followed by the sophomores at 11:00. Varsity starts at 1:00.

by Dave Makula "Next weekend I'm going to watch the state tournament, only I thought I'd be taking you guys with," announced the disappointed golf coach Ron Ross after sectionals. Last season ended on a bitter note as the team struggled at the sectional meet. However, the season was successful as a whole and this year's team promises not to have a postseason let-down.

This year's team has the potential to be a powerhouse in the conference and even the sectional. Returning seniors will be Dave Makula, Mark Simpson, Simon Neil, and Andy Kupsco. All four seniors put forth a great effort in the off-season and will be looked upon for leadership. Juniors Stino Milito, Terry Wittek, and Josh Martin hope to contribute to the team's quest for a bid in the state tournament.

The frosh-soph team will look for support from sophomores Matt Simpson, Brad Galvin, and Mike Kraft.

The Hawks look forward to a successf season and hope to outdo last season's accomplishments.

Dan Wiederer sets up for a sand shot.