Volume 31. issue 13 March 24, 1995
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Maine South H.S. Park Ridge, IL
Mock Trial Team competes
by Laura Batt Members of South's Mock Trial team competed against 44 other teams at the state competition held in Springfield March 11. While their official finish is unknown, m sponsor and social studies teacher Mr. •ard Rosenberg says they performed very • U. "We lost one [presentation] and won one, but we were up against some of the state' s top teams...this year's group of kids have laid a strong foundation for future teams to look to,"he says To prepare for their tournament. Trial team
members practiced five to 10 hours a week after school and some weekends, read and memorized pages and pages of facts, talked to a professional lawyer and visited a law firm. They also participated in scrimmages against Glenbrook South and Maine West. The Mock Trial team does just what its name suggests. The eight team members perform a mock trial. They perform twice, once as the defense against another school' s prosecution and once as the prosecution against a different school's defense. All teams receive the same information about the trial; this year
the thick manuals described a custody case. Team members work together to prepare all the information needed to carry out a trial, including opening and closing statements and wimess evalutions. Each team is judged separately on the fluidity, believability and factual content of their presentation. A team could lose the case and win on the number of points received. Senior Alec Schuetter feels that he learned a great deal while preparing for the Illinois State Bar Association sponsored event, but mostly he and other team members, "...had to learn ultimate teamwork through working together so much,"he says. Senior Trina Andresen says, "It's not emotional like L.A. Law; it's the facts." Rosenberg says, "[The students] came in and thought it would be all pomp and circumstance and acting...they found out that they really have to know the facts and use them to the best of their ability." This is thefirstyear that Maine South has had a Mock Trial team, although other schools have participated in the state tournament for many years. Rosenberg hopes that the experience the team gained as well as its strong performance wiU help future teams.
Teacher recognized at IMSA
A Maine South French teacher recieved a 1995 IMSA Award of Excellence for Caring to Challenge. Former Maine South student Lisa Byrge nominated Magdalena Nica for the Award. The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMS A)gives the Award annually. It recognizes educators who have challenged students and inspired and supported academic and personal growth prior to the student's IMSA enroUment Byrge nominated Nica because, as she wrote, "I doubt that the lofty French themselves have as much respect and passion for their language as my French teacher of last year, Magda Nica. Madame Nica gives her students unlimited access to her infinite storeroom of French literature, media, and knowledge with a contagious enthusiasm never to be duplicated. In spite of ^ ^ constant whirlwind pace, she carefully plans out ^Rnious activities for her class and club. She passed onto me her love for the French and their culture, and I consider her an excellent teacher and a wonderful friend."
Byrge, Nica and Dr. Greg Sinner, Principal of IMSA
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Senior sick of it all
by Katie Burns I sat motionless, attempting to ignore the hollering birds and my pounding head. Flu in spring is far worse than flu in the dead of winter. The season rioted around me, but I was too sick too enjoy it. At least I didn't have to go to school. Then again, I could be wrong. There are as many theories on taking sick days as there are students. Some students miss about every other day, while others have had perfect attendence since preschool. A final few, like me, take off a couple of days a year. These spend part of their time off trying to figure out the theories behind both chronic absenteeism and attendeeism. While glaring at my wall, I came up with a few hypothoses on the subject. Chronic absentees don't attend school the same way as other students. Three absentees with the same classes form a group. Each absentee takes a turn attending school and doinghomeworkin triplicate. Atdaily meetings homework is exchanged and exactly 2.5 minutes is spent reviewing each course. Graduates of this unique program are good at filling out triplicate forms in later life and at getting by on minimal information. Chronic attendees fall into two categories. Those in the first follow the kamikaze theory of illness; those in the second arevictim of strict pre-high school education. The kamikaze theory of illness is simple. The followers of this theory, when sick, decide to take down as many students with them as possible. These students hold an extreme bitterness for all the other kamikaze-theory students who infected them in the first place. Members of this track go on to be very good at jobs that alienate others. The second group of chronic attendees have had ground into them the idea that missing school is evil. They believe one can never replace information lost in one absence. These students have devotion and stress-related illnesses in their very blood, transfused by numerous authoritarian grammar school nurses. These students are usually successful, but their life expectancy is 42 years and many pass on at their desks. Seeing these theories, I conclude I personally must take sick days in moderation. I don' t believe I could miss most of a year without losing important knowledge. I also don't think I could come to school seriously sick and infect others, or come knowing I 'd be miserable and no better off academically. Yet, who knows which theory is correct? All I know is that spending the first days of spring with the flu is no fun... but as long as there is sickness, there will be sick days.
by Agnes Milewstd 1 have a terrible disease. I never thought it would happen to me. No one ever does. It's something that's been around for many years, and is extremely contagious. No immediate cure is yet available. (Sob!) This terrible disease is... senioritis. I had a mild case of it at the beginning of the year. On the first day of school, I felt a slight surge of power knowing that, as a senior, I am part of the oldest, and therefore 'wisest' class. I felt more comfortable, more relaxed than in previous years. I enjoyed my classes, didn't have to work too hard, made the grades and managed to complete college applications. Then came second semester. There is just no word to describe how I feel now. It's very easy to give up because the future is much more tantalizing than the present. As a result, high school - the experiencehas somehow died for me. It seems like some great farce. All the little rules (haUway passes, needing parents to call you out) seem so petty. First, I am not dangerous, and always have a purpose when in the hallway. Second, it has been my choice to be here since I was 16 (the legal dropout age), so it is logical that I should be able to avoid being in a class when I need to. Furthermore, as an 18 year old adult, I should be allowed to call myself out when deemed
necessary. My main point, however, is that I wish high school were over. Every day I mentally pack up my room, decorate my college dorm or summer apartment, choose my college classes and plan my summer. Anything not related to that, I don't do. Working, practicing the oboe, composing, and writing- steps towards the future- are some of the only things that I do now. I've stopped looking forward to classes not related to what I want to do in life. I 'd like to beUeve that I will always be able to do what I want throughout Ufe. Maybe I am a touch idealistic, but I really think it's possible. As a wise friend at work says, "It's all good." Life is, after all, what one makes of it. If one is willing to work hard at something one loves, then that is most important. I want to work hard at the things 1 love to do. A big part of senioritis is that realization. It's not so much that I want to "blow off some classes or teachers; it's more that I want to concentrate on the things that are ultimately more important, and more related to my future. Senioritis may be a disease, but it's not entirely evil. It's a readiness, an itching^ move on. There's a big world beyond hf school, and I can't wait for it.
Oh, just leave it alone by Beth McCabe OnJunel8,l 994, the American public was wrenched from their everyday lives and hurled into the world of a white Blazer racing down a California freeway and a bloody glove thrown carelessly on a soon-to-be-famous lawn. For hours we watched. What will happen? Will he get caught? On that fateful evening in June, we were thrown into the O.J. zone. (Drum roll, please.)
"..the trial was exceedingly interesting ...the first week" OJ. Who is he? "Um, he was in a few 'Naked Gun' movies and I think before that he played hockey... no, football or something." Do we even know what O.J. stands for? Now, he's a household name (made famous by the media) who will be known to his death (whenever that may be) as the man who allegedly killed his wife and her lover. Did he really do it? Do we REALLY care? Seriously, how many people commit homocides every year? Too many to be counted.
Why is America so pathetically obsessed with the fate of a common criminal? Probably because the media never lets us forget it There is an O J. channel, for God's sake, and a radio station dedicated to the trial. There's even an O J. Simpson trial logo. Now how many Americans are slave to this? Probably a lot more than you think! Take Joe (name has been changed to protect the innocent), a closet O.J. follower. Joe has been a victim of O.J. propaganda since that fateful summer night. He has programmed his VCR+ to record the trial proceedings everyday and even takes notes to summarize. Anyway you look at it, he's an addict Even Joe admits, "Yeah, I watch O.J. I record the trial and I even have the OJ. Commemorative Collector Cards and Sticker Book, but hey! Everyone needs a hobby!" The point? Were it not for the incredibly pushy media shoving this whole business down the defenseless public's throat, no o ^ ^ would know anything about it I'm not d e i ^ B ing the intrigue of the proceedings of the triai was exceedingly interesting... the first week! Now, as for you O J. junkies, I have but one thing to say... Get a life!
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^aine South found in a bottle by Kevin Byrne True! This story is entirely true. If any of it is false or exagerrated, let me be struck down from where I stand. But this is more than a story. It is a twisted tale of unspeakable horror! Beware! Let me tell you now the details of my crime. In my winding meander through a high school carrer, I was always studious. Those of you who know me, or knew the man I once was, have seen the evidence of it. I had the Student of the Months. I had the Hawk Honor Card. I had the correct calculator. Being a studious, conscientious member of the Maine South community, I had never thought of breaking the more serious laws of the school- a missing pass or an illegal hat maybe- but never had I done, along with the majority of the student body, such things as partaking in the consumption of vodka or other spirits during a school day. Too risky. Yes, too risky. But no, no that doesn't mean a person cannot become parched. Think of it: second period gym, little time to change, little time to
quench a thirst.. Can you blame me for my heinous act? How severe should be the punishment for my villanous crime? But first let me set up the scene of my apprehension. I was wistling a merry tune as I walked down a hallway on my way to study and, since it was not a passing period, I had my Hawk Honor Card in hand, ready to defend myself against any hall monitor assults or security guard attacks that might arise. In fact, I almost wanted them to stop me, just so I could give them a huge grin of superiority while 1 forked over my small plastic excuse. So, to my childish glee, a haU monitor did stop me. A huge, hulking, sphinx of a hall monitor with a voice as deep as the ocean and as dark as a man's soul. He asked to see a pass, and after he saw the card and returned it, I figured I could be on my way. But the Olympic god of the paraprofessionals barred my way. Something about the way he looked at me was unnerving, even sinister. "I know you are probably a pretty busy kid," he began, "but I just want to tell you some of the things I have observed as I look
around Maine South, and I see all the kids wearing the same clothes and listening to the same music and following the same ttends. And people sometimes think that Maine South really isn't a learning institution, it's an industry. A huge factory that cookie punches the students out into the real world. No soul. No soul at all..." I just stood there, wondering why he was talking to me. Did he know something? "...life is not like a Joop! jeans ad. There are no catch phrases to describe what life is like..." Could this man know my terrible secret? I began to sweat profusely. "...but I just want to say that there is more to the kids than at first glance. There is a wonderful spirit to this school. A spirit you just can't put in a box or on a bottle." Bottle? He did know! This man was mocking me with his feigned ignorance. And I would not stand for it! "ViUan!" I shrieked, "I admit the deed! Here, open my bag, and you will find the hideous, the heinous, the illegal, the water bottie!"
^ow not to flush your sibling down the toilet by Dan Maigler Tears streamed down my beet-red face as I tried to chase down my snide little brother to beat him until he, in an unconscious state, lost control of his bowels and soiled himself. Unfortunately, even at the respective ages of eight and six Patrick was leaner, faster and a hell of a lot meaner than I was; thus, as he easily eluded my groping fingers he continued to taunt me, turning me into a friistrated tornado of fury yearning for nothing but his destruction. Through my childhood, this is what I considered brotherly love. I have three brothers, but my "big" brothers are so much older that it is only my younger brother that I base my knowledge of brotherhood on. It is a vile relationship of two bitter enemies with nothing in common (excluding relatives and a bathroom). We both have our annoying habits. He likes to annoy and harass me about my portly appearance and lack of speed or agility, and I enjoy using him as an human punching bag. My oldest brother, John, always counseled against such behavior: "I wish Larry and I ia^'t been so mean to each other when we ^ P b younger. We might have had a better relationship now." Taking this advice to heart, I stopped praying that Pat be kidnapped or eaten by a large dog or, my personal favorite, that Pat's skinny butt would drop through the toilet seat into the
putrid sea below it, and when he called for help I would flush him with the rest of the feces and watch him swirl into oblivion. I have discovered this "brotherly love" is quite common among young siblings. Of all the people I interviewed, the nicest thing any of them ever got was a kick in the head or maybe a little spit in the face. This is not a phenomenon common only to little boys. Little girls are notorious for biting, scratching, hair pulling and kicking their brothers in places best not mentioned. The question is: Why? Some sensitive, intelligent people would say it is a confused, youthful expression of affection for each other. If there is any affection in seeing your brother writhe and squirm in pain begging for mercy and praying for a quick death, then maybe they're right Otherwise, I say forget the psychological dribble.You are both competing for the same stuff and somebody is gonna lose so you figure it had better not be me. There is only so much candy, toys and attention to go around and when they seem hke theyll run out, all out war is the only available option. This is a simple instinct. As soon as the second child comes home from the hospital there is a little extra whining for attention and logically animosity follows. As kids grow older and wiser, they realize that the world is out to get them and thus they embrace anyone
they can find hoping to bring them down as the social machinery of our industrial society swallows them (or maybe I'm just paranoid). In any case, as kids grow older, years that separate their ages seem to grow smaller as their lives grow longer and suddenly they find themselves as peers. Strangely, those bizarre ideas that mothers belched forth as if the thoughts came from some cliche handbook, like "Treat your brother how you want to be treated," or "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all" make frightening sense. There will always be competition among siblings. Even though my brothers and I get along every time we are in a room together there are threats of extremely painful, highly creative physical violence and insults volleyed back and forth like a tennis ball at the Australian Open. My once-colossal older brothers have been reduced by the advancement of the years into sunken family men with their own children to heap cliches on, but to Pat and me they are more than that, they are friends (and potential organ donors so it's best not to alienate them). Become friends with your siblings. It will reduce stress and increase your wardrobe (unless you're a guy with nothing but sisters... well, maybe even then). But if you can't be friends, try flushing them down the toilet, for me and for older brothers everywhere.
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Government tries to curb dri by Heather Anichini The Secretary of State and the city of Park Ridge have enacted several new laws and policies since Jan. 1 which will affect teenagers at Maine South and Jiroughout 111. At a recent Teens Organized for Youth Service meeting.OfficerSwobodaof thePark Ridge Police Department spoke to teens about these changes. Swoboda began with the "Zero Tolerance Law" which the Illinois Secretary of State established in an effort to prevent teen drinking and driving. Any minor stopped for a traffic or equipment violation who is suspected to be under the influence of any alcohol can be taken into protective custody and asked to take a breathalizer or blood test If there is any trace of alcohol in his blood, he wiU have his license automatically suspended for three months. He does not have to appear in court for the violation as all paperwork is handled through the Secretary of State, but repeat offenders can have their licenses revoked until age 21. In addition, if a minor refuses to take the blood test his license will be suspended for six months for the first offense. Police must have a legitimate reason for stopping the car or a ticket for a violation must be issued before any other action is taken. Also, a minor cannot be arrested for DUI and
Zero Tolerance. The officer must state the reason for the arrest and test. Should a person be brought in and charged with DUI he cannot also be charged with violation of the Zero Tolerance Law. In addition to the new law enacted to prevent teen drinking and driving, the new Director of Public Safety for Park Ridge has recently insisted on the enforcement of an older ordinance. Gone are the days when police broke up a party with only a warning and a ticket to the owner of the house. The new
has supported the police on the few ca which have already been tried. At a recent party where alchohol and minors were present, 44 Maine South students were ticketed for possession, despite the fact that many were not drinking. Those who did not attempt to fight the ticket were fined $50 and required to attend several classes on the dangers of alcoholism. The court's decision on those who did fight the ticket has not yet been rendered, but if previous cases are used as an indicator those students will likely face the same punishment as the others. Swoboda said that the ordinances were en"...Police will issue tick- acted for the safety of both teenagers and the ets for illegal possession community and that the enforcement of the ordinances ensures that safety. In his opinion, of alcohol to all minors "letting students off when a party with alcois discovered does not just ignore a probpresent at a party where hol lem , it makes it worse and could endanger the of the teen or someone else. alcohol is being served, lifeSpring break is often a time of relaxation for teens. Unfortunately, in the past spring drinking or not." break signaled a 25% increase in the number Director has made it clear that police will of alcohol related accidents involving teens. issue tickets for illegal possession of alcohol The Secretary of State and the city of Park to all minors present at a party where alcohol Ridge hope to prevent these occurances by enforcing the current laws and ordinances! is being served, drinking or not. Of course, the initial responsibility lies' The department feels that by choosing to be at a party where others are committing an the shoulders of the students. Each must conillegal act a person is guilty by association. sider the possible consequences, legal and This feeling is shared by local judiciary which otherwise, before taking thefirstdrink.
Focus on student excellence... Name: Ray Albin
Grade Level: Senior
Activities: Varsity Football Team (Captain), Track Team, President of M-Club, Treasurer of National Honor Society, Constitution Team, Southwards, Model U.N., NBC High School Hero, P.E. Leader. Teacher's Comment: "Ray is a sincere and honest young man who is well organized, responsible, and thorough in everything he undertakes... He is respected by his peers and teachers. Ray is a mature young man and has a positive attitude toward life. H e ^ is constantly trying to improve himself." -Mr. George Verber
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^B by Kate Rowland ^^Megan Tucker, a senior in Peers Reaching Out, admits that she considered telling an unwitting freshman on the first day of school thatPA-101 meantPo/KiAccej^, and that one must swim through the muck and mud in order to reach his second period drama class. Though Megan resisted the temptation to introduce that particular freshman to the pond, most Maine South students never receive the opportunity to meet the on-campus body of water. The Maine South pond is naturally fed from an underground spring, which explains why temperatures must be considerably belowfreezingfor several days before it freezes over completely. Surrounded by cattails, weeping willows, and other flora, the pond supports insects, geese, and ducks. Bluegill, carp, and crappie are original residents of the pond, and euglenas and dinobryans are among the microscopic creatures that can be found infrontof the C-Wing. The pond has graced the Circle Drive for at least thirty years, present during the construction of the school. When Dee and Talcott still marked the Park Ridge City Dump, the pond ^ K five smaller pools that were joined when Tne school was built. In the earliest architect's drafts, the pond sits on the same level as the school. As the builders got to work, however, they realized that if the shcool and the pond were eye-to-eye the school would flood frequently. In 1993,the orchestra pitintheauditorium, the lowest point in Maine South, was partially flooded by pond water during a spring thaw. The flood, which canceled Brigadoon stage crew for two days, was quickly brought under
Pond Encounter From the mid-calves down, the cold mud had me trapped. Surrounding me was murky water, and I was not going anywhere. I was in the clutches of... The POND! Mrs. Gonzalez's biology class had: trekked out to the pond as part of a lab, and we had spread ourselves out around the water. I located a spot about thirty feet from the east bank and was happily skimming the surface with a sieve when the mud gave way beneath me. It sucked me in and held me fast I laid there, among the cattails and thought of my options. I could yell for help or I could try and dig my wayfree.I dug, unsuccessfully, as the holes closed up just as fast as I formed them. "Hey, Kate, get up before you get all muddy!" came the voice of salvation from my classmate Bryan. Two others, Paul and Jon joined him, grinning above me. "Give me a hand," I growled. They grabbed my wrists and pulled, but the pond was reluctant to release me. After some manipulation and tugging, there was a whoosh and I came free, spraying mud and water on the way out. "Where's your shoe?" Jon asked. Since I was not in any hurry to reach into the rapidly closing hole to pull it out, I hobbled, mostly covered in mud and partially wet, to the curb. My surface skimmer was gone and I smelled of decaying fish. The rest of the day was heU. Word travels quickly around South, and this incident was no exception. I suppose the sight of a barefoot, mud-covered, stinkingfreshmanwandering about the halls lent to the tales. I am disappointed to know that my fifteen minutes of fame were spent in the pond.
control through pumps and drains that lead to a draining spot in the Des Plaines River. The pond has also caused other troubles. In December of 1990, Elaine Daly of Chicago was killed when her car swerved into the frigid water. Daly, who was trapped for half an hour, died of hypothermia at Lutheran General Hospital. The car was later towed out, contrary to the myth that it remains below. Not much of interest lies on the bottom of the 10-12 foot pond. Several concrete slabs were never removed after being set on the floor during a reconstruction period. At least two lawnmowers have found their way to the depths in recent years. Another car, brand new and stolen, was driven into the pond, but was quickly removed. Since 1963, the rules and safety regulations regarding the pond have changed. Fishing has been oudawed, as has goose-trapping. In addition, iron-bar fences have been added along the east bank. To prevent erosion, trees and grass were planted shortly after the school opened. Today, biology teachers take their students to the pond for wildlife labs as well as to sample water for investigation under microscopes. Some English teachers take their students to the pond for poetic inspiration. While these expeditions are not always successful— there is at least one record of a student winding up in the pond during an outdoor science class—they do lend to the overall learning process. Aside from being the favorite target of senior pranksters, the pond is a part of Maine South that sets it apart from other high schools. Be it a biology lesson or a freshman intimidation, at some time the pond plays a part in a student's career.
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Chess Team crowned second Maine South' s Chess Team ended its regular season with a record of 6-1-1, placing second in the Central Suburban League North Division Conference. This season's team members are Pierre Roustan, Scott Schwemin, Bill Dicks, Ken Lai, Greg Cukier, Mark Iwaszko, Rudd Sadleir, Tom Falk and substitutes Walter Walczak, Rose Walczak, Mike DeLance and Antoine Mickewicz.
At dual meets. South's eight top-ranked team members play the correspondinglyranked members of other schools. All matches are one hour long and the winner receives points determined by the specific board being played. Board one gamers the top prize of 12 points. If after an hour no player has won, a draw is declared and the points for that board are spUt between the two schools. Player rank is determined by interteam
matches. The team had a successful season, defeating Loyola, Stevenson and Waukegan (twice), and shutting out Highland Park and Lake Forest. Coach Ruth Jacobsen said, 'They have suddenly made themselves into a team to reckon with!" The state championships take place today and tomorrow at Illinois State University.
Speech Team season ends Seven members of Maine South's Speech Team were IHS A regionalfinaUstsand qualified for the February sectionals. These team members are Lisa Marie Brodsky (Dramatic Interpretation), Andrew Elsesser (Humerous Interpretation, Humorous Duet Acting), Kerry Wagoner (Humorous Duet Acting), Franco LaMarca (Original Comedy), Joe Pindelski and Donna Culhane (Dramatic Duet Acting), and Rose Walczak (Original Oratory). All Speech Team members participate in several Saturday tournaments throughout the year as well as a two day ovemighter in Nov.
at IlHnois State University. Tournaments are grueling, and students meet at school as early as 6:30 a.m. and return around 6:30 p.m. Each tournament consists of three rounds. Team members perform their event for three different judges, and students placing in the top six of any of the twelve events participate in the finals. Team member Cyrus Wison said, "At certain meets there is very tough competition. During the season, though, there are always tournaments where one competes against others of the same experience. There is a chance for everyone to display their ability."
New superintendent
Maine Township High School District 207 hired a new superintendent with the retirement of the current superintendent. James L. Elliot will retire from the position this summer. C. Steven Snider will assume his post as superintendent July 1. Snider previously headed the K-12 district in Columbus, Ohio. He was also superintendent of the La Porte Community School Corporation in La Porte, Ind. between 1985 and 1989. His first superindendency was in Hope, Ind. from 1983 to 1985. Snider began his career in 1969 as a teacher and administrative assistant to the principal at North Newton Junior-Senior High School in Morocco, Ind. In 1973, he was named princi-
pal of South Central Junior-Senior High School in Union Mills, Ind. After earning his doctorate in educational administration in 1977, he became assistant principal for instruction at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Ind. He became principal of that school in 1979. He is currently the superintendent of Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in La Porte, Ind. Snider was educated at Indiana State University. He earned a bachelor's degree in pohtical science and a master's degree and Ph. D. in educational administration. He and his wife, Bonnie, have two daughters, Elaine, 13, and Angela, 9.
Upcoming Events at Maine South March 24 Third Quarter Ends March 25-April 2 Spring Break! April 3 „ School Resumes
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About 20 students out of the 34 on Maine South's Speech Team are members of the National Forensic League (NFL). To be invited to join South's chapter of the national league, team members must acccumulate 25 speaker points. Both the number of meets attended and performance at those meets determine the number of points awarded. Ms. Jill O'Neill, Mr. Pat Sanchez and Mrs. Trisha Metzinger coach the team. "Speech team offers so many choices...facets of e ] ^ ^ pression from drama, to verse, to comedy, i ^ ^ radio speaking...there is something for everyone," ©"NeiU said.
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Badminton team works to improve by Megan Manning 'Facing tough competition, the Hawk badminton team opened the spring season with a 5-10 loss at an away meet at Glenbrook South. The doubles team of Sandy Anselmini and Georgia Giannakopoulos took an early lead and beat the Titans' #1 doubles team 15-4,154. Also showing well in doubles was Ursula Szczelina and Sarah Jarosz, who were defeated in a close 15-7, 18-13. In singles action, Anselmini showed that practice does make perfect, winning 11-5,118 in a superb match. Her drive and dedication
played a huge factor in her win and this will be looked for to lead the team throughout the season. Other singles winners included Kristina Ho, smashing the competition with a score of 11-6, 11-2. Jaroz also won her match in a closefinishof 11-7,12-10. Megan Manning camefrombehind and went on to win 11-10, 11-4 also. Szczelina played another close match, losing in three games 11-9, 5-11, 511. The JV team was thouroughly defeated by Glenbrook South, losing 0-15. Despite the
shut-out, Vanessa Winkowski played a close singles match, losing 10-12,8-11. Beth Rossi also made a good effort with scores of 4-11, 10-12. The badminton team has put forth countless hours of driving, smashing and clearing in order to improve last year's mediocre record. At the beginning of the season, the team shows strength and a lot of potential as the result of the guidance of Coach Thein and J V Coach Thieme. The next home meet is April 4 against Waukegan.
Soccer kicks off promising season It's time once again to begin another great season of Hawks girls' soccer. With 12 returning Varsity players, including eight seniors, the team is looking to go undefeated in Conference competition. Returning players include all-conference player Karen Kietzer and allstater Sarah Mitchell. The '95 Hawks also provide a strong balance of seasoned experience and youthful enthusiasm. With three freshmen and three homores in the lineup, the challenge for the â&#x20AC;˘ vks is how quickly the team can mesh to form a unified attack and a consistent defense. But with the leadership of key players such as senior defender JoAnne DiCola, who is entering her third season of varsity competi-
Track team places well
tion, and senior midfielder Jenny Neisler, whose intensity level at practice sets the tone for the season, the outlook is bright Top returning juniors include a healthy Julie Green, backfrommore than a year of painful shin splints, and Jennie Palermo, whose control provides the balance the Hawks need. "This is a very exciting season for us," says head coach Tom Kerth. "This year everyone seems committed to being as competitive as possible, and they're all willing to pay the price of hard work. But despite that, everyone is having a lot of fun, and that's the key." This season, the team is determined to win regionals and go downstate.
The team's strengths this season are speed and aggressiveness. At practice, emphasis is being placed on competitiveness to help the team work together and reach their goals. The strong foundation which the Varsity team is built upon, the J V team, is also looking forward to another great season. Undefeated last year in Conference and regular season games, the JV looks to fulfill its great expectations and also capture the Glenbrook South tournament The Freshman team is afinecompilation of their class. Led by the experience and wisdom of Coach Tilley, they also promise to do well this season. The Hawks'firsthome meet is April 8.
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Sport Fri.3/24 Sat 3/25 Mon. 4/3 Tues.4/4 Wed. 4/5 by Katie Rybak U. Evanston On Friday March 10, the girls' track team Highland Park :;â&#x20AC;˘ JA^ 7:(X3 won in in their dual meet against Luther North. Gymnastics JA^7:00 In the field events, Gretchen Henrickson Rolling Mdws ;H; Maine East Baseball took first in the long jump with a distance of Vl:30 I::FAA*' 4:30 16'1". Jenny Green and Sandy Mulligan took i'Maine East New Trier Softball the high jump with jumps of 4' 10", and Deidre 1 JAM:30 Larsen beat off the competition in the shotput ,;:: Waukegan with a throw of 29'3". Badminton I; JA^4:30 Jenny Levar took first in the mile run with :;; Elk Grove a time of 6:14.2. Tracy Stankiewicz won the Tennis 1 V4:30 220 with a time of :30.2. Sara Payne was #1 in the 440 (:67.2) as was Green in the 50 (:06.7). -N'iles West Soccer The four lap relay team of Green, Tiu, Stepham 4:30 nie Chen and Payne won with a time of 1:18.1. Libertyville ^ 1 ^ 880 relay team of Chen, Katie Rybak, Volleyball JA^5:00 ^Bitney Swanson and Stankiewicz also won Boys' Elmwood Pk as did the mile relay team of Chen, Tiu, SwanTrack SA/4:30 son and Johanna Zumer with a time of 4:42.4. Girls' Res ,^'^ Dame At the Wildcat co-ed relays in Wheeling, Track J/V 4:30 the girls' track team took fifth place overall.
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Track finishes fourthi at by Billy OKeefe In its annual warm-up for the conference meet, the Maine South boys' track and field team traveled to Wheehng High School to compete in the always exciting Wildcat Invitational, a meet in which the Hawks have had much success in the past This year's competition was no exception as South placed fourth in the standings out of the 10 teams that competed in the meet, including powerhouses Glenbrook South and Naperville Central. The runners led the way for the Hawks as senior senior Jack Jack Kafel Kafel broke broke the the previous previous meet meet
record in the 3200m run byfiveseconds with a time of 9:43.9. Even more amazing was the fact that Kafel finished second in the race that was not decided until the very last lap. That race would set the tone for an exciting evening which was concluded with a surprising victory by Mike Paskvan, Chad Wilhams, Erik Kuever and Thomas Buszydlo in the 1600m relay with a time of 3:48.2. Providing the points in between those two exciting races were Williams, Willy Pavichevich, Andy Rauscher and Paul Berke with a third place finish in the 3200m relay (9:01.2). Along with with Wilhams, Wilhams, Neu Neil Gregie Along Gregie also also
won two medals with fourth place finishJ the triple jump (38'11") and 55m hurdles (:08.2). In addition to his efforts in the 1600m relay, Paskvan also picked up a fourth-place finish in the 400m run (:37.4) In the field events, Vince CoUura placed fifth in the shot put (45'0") with Ray Albin in eighth place. In the pole vault, Pat Maigler finished fifth with a vauh of 12'0". On thefrosh/sophlevel, the Hawks journeyed to Evanston High School to compete in the 26th annual North Shore Invitational. The sophomores fmished third out of eleven teams, finished seventh. seventh. teams, while while the thefreshmen freshmen rimshed
Baseball hopes to hit tops in CSL North by Michael Nalds As the warm spring sun begins to shine, a group of Maine South boys are thinking of only one thing: baseball season is right around the comer. Unlike the major leagues, the Maine South baseball team will not be going on strike, but rather looking to dominate the always-strong CSL North. Under the wings of head coach Jerry Romes and his assistant, Jim Spiggos, the Hawks expect to come out swinging on offense and playing solid defense throughout the season.
One Oneofofthe thekey keycomponents componentsfor forthis thisyear's year's team is the solid pitching staff The rotation will include seniors Mike O'Malley, Dan Pacer, Michael Nakis and Romeo DeLaCruz. Junior Steve Westman will be the lone junior on the hill. If teams are lucky enough to hit the Hawk pitchers, the defense behind them will be even more impressive. The infield will include three-year varsity player DeLaCruz, as well as O'Malley, Pacer, Nakis, and John Schacke. Others patrolling the infield will include Jim
Griffith, Griffith, Scott ScottGatziolas, Gatziolas,Craig CraigPierce, Pierce,Tom Tom Mojolewski, Vic DeMartino and sophomore Brian Angarone. Flying high in the outfield will be Dave Nelson, Scott Pasnik, Mike Askew, and newcomer Jason Loerzel. With Joe Rodino and junior Alex Whamond behind the plate, the battery that will lead the Hawks to victory is sure to be complete. The Hawks will open their season with a double-header at Rolling Meadows Fj School tomorrow.
Talented tennis team opens against Ell< Grove by Dan Wiederer Looking to build on last year's success, the boys' tennis team is bringing a pack of talent to the courts this spring in an attempt to make a dent in arguably the state's toughest tennis conference. Leading the way will be four-year varsity starter Tim Thein and two-year starter Matt Bialko. The two seniors combined to capture a sectional championship and a berth down-
state last year. Seniors Mike DeNardis, Rich Stasica and Hyun Kim will be asked to play singles for the second year for the Hawks. With the loss of last year's doubles team of Dan Wiederer and Chris Owens, the Hawks must look to the lower classes for more depth. The junior class boasts many solid players including Brian Wolfe, Wes Crampton, and Graham Schwartz. Freshman Rob Kurek will be asked to compete as well.
But far and away, the team's biggest asset is the doubles team of Thein and Bialko, emerging as one of the area' s top combos. The tandem anxiously awaits the sectional competition where they look to repeat as sectional champions and make another trip to Hersey High School for the state meet The Hawks tennis squad begins competing on April 4 versus EDc Grove in their fu-st home meet
Volleyball team has high expectations for new season byToddPytel The boys' volleyball team is looking forward to an exciting season under the leadership of coach George Sherman. The team is fortunate to have a number of returning players from last season as well as younger talent which has developed over the off-season.
The team expects strong performances from its veterans, especially setters Liam Barry and Doug McDowell, all-conference middle blocker Ted Ward, and outside hitter Jason Dein. Andy Vlahos, a valuable lefthanded hitter, has improved greatly over the off-season. The Hawks offense relies heavily
on strong passing from back row players like Costa Provis and Bill Cassin in order to give the setters an easy ball to pass. The team will count on strong blocking from Ward, Todd Pytel, and Brian Howe. The Hawk volleyball teams will take on its first opponent, Libertyville, on April 4.
Maine South gymnastics : soaring to new tieiglits by Pierre Roustan As another season of Maine South boys' gymnastics begins, the team has nothing but high expectations for the year ahead. With new head coach Larry Kaplan, the Hawks have put together a spirited, high-class gymnastics team. Along with Kaplan, Heidi
Cain returns for her second season as assistant coach. So far, leading the Hawks has been sophomore Brad Galvin, who scored an 8.4 on the vault, and Tyler Norman, with a 5.3 on the rings. All-arounder Pierre Roustan landed a 5.7 in the floor exercise, while junior Steve
Madura scored a 6.4 on the floor. In practicing hard and cheering for te^ mates Brandon MacGuire, Joe Duca Adam Megacz, among others, the team TT having more fun than it has had in years, and is hoping its their success continues in the meets ahead.