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Eleven named Semifinalists

by Alison Adlaf Eleven Maine South students have been named National Merit Semifinalists.

These seniors are Alison Adlaf, Nicole Baier, Heather Brammeier, Katie Bums, Steve Chiagouris, Neil Gregie, Kristin Klaczek, Agnes Milewski, Todd Pytel, Andrea Wells and Steve Zibrat.

Over one million juniors nationwide took the PreUminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) last October. The top onehalf of one percent of that number, according to their scores, are named semifinalists.

The PSAT and the SAT are very similar.

One difference, however, is the scoring. Instead of counting the math and the verbal sections equally as the SAT does, the PSAT "grade" or selection index is derived by addu ^ h e math result to twice the verbal. The ^ ^ s p e c i f i c cutoff selection index for semifinalists in Illinois was 201, up several points previous years.

The approximately 15,000 students who have met or exceeded the selection index are then eligible to compete for finalist standing in the program, which entails meeting a number of requirements. First, the student must have a consistently high academic performance record throughout high school.

Left to right, top row: Dr. Thomas Cachur, Neil Gregie, Agnes Milewski, Steven Chiagouris, Andrea Wells, Todd Pytel, Kristin Klaczek, Mr. Kenneth Reese, Nicole Baier, Stephen Zibrat, [Katie Burns, Heather Brammier, Alison Adlaf.

Second, the student must complete a lengthy application. Third, the student must be fully endorsed by their high school, and last, must have high enough scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) to confirm their performance on the PSAT. Roughly ninety percent of all semifinalists usually go on to become finalists. Once that status has been reached, the seniors are then eligible to be awarded one of 6,700 scholarships worth more than S26 milhon. All finalists are considered for 2,000 one-time Na-

College Night to be held at East

by Jane Quaiver Thoughts of college choices and applications fill many minds as deadlines fast approach seniors here at Maine South.

The task of selecting a coUege is difficult without receiving information and getting answers to questions. How can a student be sure a college is a "good fit?"

Students searching for their ideal schools will find information at the annual College Night September 21 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. About 200 colleges from around the nation will be on hand at Maine East to try to ease the college selection stress. jph college will set up a booth with • ssions office representatives or alumni to answer questions, distribute brochures, add students to mailing hsts, and explain entrance qualifications. Alumni will be able to offer a

student perception of the college.

A wide variety of schools will be present to ensure that all college choices are covered.

Everything from junior to liberal arts, vocational to Ivy League schools will be available.

This annual event is mainly to help upperclassmen with college selection but all students are welcome to attend. Ms. Cannon of the Career Resource Center stated that, "It's notjust for juniors and seniors. Decisions for seniors are easier if questions are asked in previous years."

In the past, students completely undecided as to which colleges they wanted to apply to as well as students with a favorite college already chosen have found College Night to be a worthwhile experience.

Questions regarding the fair should be directed to the Career Resource Center.

tional Merit $2,000 Scholarships. Finalists who meet a company or business grantor's qualifications can receive one of approximately 1,100 corporate-sponsored scholarships. Colleges arre another source of scholarships, offering 3,600 various scholarships.for students who named the school as their first choice on their National Merit student application and who will be attending the school in the fall.

Upcoming Events at Maine Soutli College night V-show Auditions Half-Day Workshop

Sept. 21 Sept .22-24 Sept. 29

Senior Panorama Photo...Sept. 29 Progress Reports

Oct. 5

Homecoming Street Dance.Oct. 7 Homecoming Parade/GameOct. 8 Homecoming Dance

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by Andrea Wells

by Kevin Byrne The large, menacing-looking guy sitting at School days, school days, good ole golden the desk in front of me turns around. He sighs rule days. Yeah, right. I don't know a single very loudly. He is definitely not smiling. person that has bought into that "do unto othThe cause of his displeasure was a com- ers" stuff. But some people take the dog eat ment I made. It wasn't the comment itself: it dog world philosophy a Utde bit too far. was the fact that I made the comment I am a senior here at Maine South. And You see, he is among the many students through three years of high school experience, who become annoyed when questions are I have seen many selfless acts of school patriasked, points are made, and suggestions are otism. Average students doing everything offered. I have noticed that this group of from writing elaborate speeches while runstudents (or at least the ones I've come in ning for a class office to actually picking up contact with) has decreased over my four litter in the halls. But, for every piece of trash years at Maine South. This might be because picked up three are dropped on the ground and anybody who really hates classes where for every speech written five people will go people participate is enrolled in Burlap Made out of their way not to vote. In general, there Easy, Gym and Mongolian Folk Dancing his seems to be a downward trend in the area of senior year. school pride.

Some of them, however, are still frowning A specific incident that exemplifies this is upon class participation. the cancellation of Southfest. To all freshmen, I participate for several reasons. It's hard I apologize that you won't have the opportufor me to leave something offensive or incor- nity for one third of your class not to show up rect untouched. Call it a flaw, or call me a on a school day. But the most blatant example perfectionist, but when I hear something I that Maine South has hit rock bottom in the don't like or know to be wrong, I'm unsatisfied area of school spirit was last year's winter until I respond to it. sports assembly when the sophmores refused Participating makes class more interesting. It's hard to fall asleep in the middle of a heated discussion about the significance of recurrent motifs in a really old black-andby Steve Chiagouris white movie.

To get a better understanding of College I've also found that I learn much more Night, picture the senior class in the gymnawhen I ask questions. If I'm unsure of a concept, I just ask. Sure, maybe that guy in front sium. Now add the junior class. Finally, triple of me didn't really care to hear the answer, but that amount. The amount of people you have chances are somebody else in the class did. pictiu-ed in your head is about 2500, or the Even if no one else did care, it helps in the long combined members of the junior and senior run to understand the basic concepts in any classes of the three District 207 schools.

Admittedly, not all the members of the classes class.

There a few reasons I can think of to will attend, but those absent will be replaced explain why somepeople find it so excruciat- with underclassmen. Add a plethora of tables, ing to put up with my comments. One possi- chairs, signs, and college representatives, and bihty is that I am, in fact, a nerd. There it is. So, you have College Night For those who maybe I am. I'm not sure what the definition of haven't followed so far; it's crowded.

This year's College Night wil be held at a nerd is. Maybe it's somebody who at least Maine East. This adds the further complicatpretends to be interested in some of his ing factor of not knowing the location of the classes. I'm sure that there's some reason being a nerd should really bug me, but I can't rooms into which the colleges have been divided. It can also be assumed that at the quite think of it. booths of more popular colleges, most people Maybe they want to show that they're not will try to squeeze every possible bit of infornerds. Well, more power to them. I won't be mation out of the college representative upset if I'm the only nerd. within about two hours.

However, I recommend that any would-be Despite the fact that huge groups of people nerds living in fear of the opinion of the guy in are thrust into an unknown area and cluster from of them reconsider their priorities. around one representative with whom each Which are you more interested in: keeping some guy's blood pressure level or getting the visitor feels the need to have a private conversation, College Night is a good idea. Hunmost out of the class you can? dreds of colleges send representatives and/or Remember, raising your hand also racks alumni who can be very helpful. Many upper up those participation points! level institutions are represented. At tables for

to yell the word gofivetimes. It was then that the school as a whol hit the skids.

We must now rebuild what as been destroyed. We must start out small, with a particular part of the school and then work our way up. The most logical part of the school would have to be the cafeteria.

To start, the students can identify with the cafeteria because everybody in the world can identify with food. Taking pride in the cafeteria wouldn't be very difficult. All the average student would have to do is throw recyclable materials in their proper recepticle, clean up after himself, and push in his chair. Of course, most people do that anyway, not because they feel any pride in where they eat, but because they don't want to grapple with the likes of Mr. Inserra. Maybe if the administration added a dancing Barchetta as the cafeteria mascot, it would give the whole place a more festive atmosphere.

But the fact remains that more and more students take activities for granted. And they aren't going to be around anymore due to the lack of respect. Every dog has his day, but let's go to work.

At least the brochures are free the smaller, less popular schools one can have a useful exchange of information. Browsing through brochures allows students to stumble upon a likely prospect At the very least, seeing how many colleges exist might give some students hope that there is a college right for them.

College Night is survivable and even helpful if approached with therightframeof mind.

Come with a brief set of questions that college brochures don't generally answer. Representatives are impressed by preparedness. But don't expect to be able to ask all of your questions. Come with a list of colleges you would like to see. While I did hear of one guy who saw 14 colleges in one night, plan to see about a maximum of six or eight. If you come to a crowded table, skip it and come back or just sign up to receive information. Most importantly, be there.

One brief note to the administration: consider having two college nights: one for Freshmen and Juniors, one for Sophomores and Seniors. This would cut down on ove^ crowding and make the experience m o r ^ ^ formative. One final piece of advice for ^ ^ dents: don't just walk around grabbing every brochure in sight If you aren't really interested in the college, you'll never look at the brochures again. However, don't limit your scope to a single college, either.

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Education on the football field

by Scott O'Donnell I have learned much from my teachers since coming to Maine South, but my most influential source of knowlege has been the football team.

Besides church, this is the only setting where I've learned about helping and respecting others. Coach Cardez, the head freshman football coach, said on the first day that he " doesn't like excuses. Excuses are like farts, he said: they all stink. I learned right then that excuses weren't going to go far anymore. He stressed this continually. He even wore a shirt to practice one day which read, "I don't care if the horse is blind, load the wagon."

The coaches tell us that football shouldn't dominate our lives. They believe that four things come before football: God, family, citizenship, and education. At a practice we were eating in the field house and someone left a piece of garbage on the floor. Coach Cardez became upset and told us that if we wanted to become men we would have to ^^monstrate better citizenship. In order to ^ ^ o v e his point, we were put through a military drill. The problem never arose again.

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work hard enough. He calls us ballerinas, does a ballet dance, and tells us that his 6'4", 275 pound wife can kick his rear end. Coach Cardez tells us many interesting stories. He was arrested for hitting a pig on his way home one night, he says.

Coach Cardez's most memorable story is the Goose Story. The team thought it was going to be another goofy arrest story at first Or that maybe he killed a goose in front of the school and ate it. You can never tell with him: one minute he is sincere, the next he is danc-

ing and screaming that we are ballerinas.

But this wasn't another silly story. It is about why geeseflyin a V formation. They fly in a "V" to give the geese in the rear an airlift, so the trip is easier for them. They help each other as a team. The geese take turnsflyingat the point of the "V" so each gets a turn doing the hardest job while the others rest. When a goose gets shot, two others follow him down and stay with him until he recovers or dies, as a sign of respect. If we help and respect others, life will be easier for everyone.

When the smoke gets in your eyes

by Agnes Milewski I have never been m uch of a smoker, yet the city of Park Ridge's recent decision concerning teenage smoking has upset me. Previously, one had to be 18 to buy cigarettes and 16 to smoke them. The new laws state that it is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to buy, smoke, or possess cigarettes. The consequences include arrest and a fine.

As a result of this law. Student Council has been attempting not only to make Maine South a completely smoke free environment, but also to have the law enforced at school. In other words, students will not only recieve a detention, call home, and smokers' rehabilitation program for being caught smoking on any school property, but a fine as well.

First, it is wrong to enact a law protecting 1 from yourself. People, whether 44 or 14, ff5uld have the right to actions that concern only themselves. Outside, one is technically free to enjoy any activity which is not harmful to others. Smoking in the great outdoors greatly lessons the effects of secondhand smoke, which is the only aspect of smoking

which is harmful to others.

Lawmakers, politicians, and school teachers, have gradually tried to take over the responsibility of raising the youth of America away from the parents. Laws concerning underage drinking, smoking, curfew, and other aspects are just redundant rules which parents should have instilled as values in their children from an early age. Any person should have therightto choose what to do to his body. Smokers choose to hurt their lungs, for one. Others may choose painful tattoos.

Some crazy people even opt to pierce holes in various parts of their bodies. They have the choice, because they are masters of their own selves, and in no way interfere with others or their rights.

However, once one violates another's freedoms or rights, the action is no longer justified. Smoking in school does interfere with others'rightsto breathe clean air if they want to. A school is a business with a specific function. The function of school is to provide education. The school has the right to make rules which keep students from hurting each

other. So, since secondhand smoke can definitely hurt another person (at least in the state of California), the school isrightin preventing students from smoking inside the school.

Since laws must be enforced in the most effective way possible to be successful, the school should go beyond its current disciplinary action and adopt a fine for smokers as well. Although money is not a problem for some people, the fine could surely distract more smokers from lighting up inside the school. And anyone who has been in a Maine South bathroom knows that the current methods of prevention just aren't working.

Although it may not be the proper thing to do, underage smoking is okay in places where it doesn't interfere with others' rights not to smoke. Once the smoker is in an indoor public area, his or her habit may interfere with another's right to clean air, and must be prohibited. Each individual may act according to his or her own standards as long as they don't interfere with anyone else's. All people should have the right to make choices concerning themselves.

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Thirty-six new teachers^ As the 1994-1995 school year began, 36 new teachers invaded the hallways of Maine South. The next three pages contain a brief description of each teacher. While we do apologize for the shortness of the articles, it really was the absolute best we could do with 36 teachers to cover! Anyone not covered will be covered in the next issue.

Contributing reporters: Nick Vourvoulias, Rob Lekan, Donna Culhane, Todd Pytel, Hellin Jang, Matt Farrell, Emily Larson, Heather Anichini, and Cyrus Wilson.

Ms. Dana Grichnik

Dana Grichnik, Maine South's new Speech Therapist, graduated from South and grew up in Park Ridge. Before returning to her New Staff: Top: P. Rhode, K. Salathie, A. Davis, J. Male, J. Ellison, G. Young, D. Claypool, G. home school she was a therapist at Oakwood Grade School. She hopes to improve Maine Gotberg, J. Lonegran, R. Derniek. Bottom: L. Koshigarian, R. Rosenburg, C. Brandstedt, R. South students' communication abilities. She 5ommerville,D. Grichnik, K.Meyer, J. Cannon, J. Kyp-Johnson, J. Harrison. Photo by PaulBerko can't think of anything that she would rather do than teach, she says. She is "glad to be Mr. James Lonergan years of literature classes. Bom and raised in back."Ms. Grichnik also enjoys reading and Budapest, he has also had the chance to be p ^ Mr. James Lonergan, an English teacher, of a student exchange program and gc^B skiing and spending time with friends and is no stranger to Maine South, being that he Graceland College. Mr. Kenyeres has a \W family. graduated from here in 1974. He grew up in interest in the theater. He also enjoys the movPark Ridge, attending St. Paul of the Cross. ies, tennis, and knows three other languages.

Mr. David Claypool Later he was a student at Western University Mr. Kenyeres hopes he can bring part of the David Claypool, a new English teacher, and University of UUnois Circle. On his time teaching style of Europe to all of his classes. decided to come to Maine South for its nation- off Mr. Lonergan keeps busy with his three wide reputation for outstanding teachers and children and his Siberian Husky. He also enMr. Jay Kyp-Johnson students. After graduating from Illinois State joys pole vaulting, and helping out others in University, he taught just south of Joliet at the community. Mr. Lonergan hopes to bring Before coming to Maine South, Jay KypReed-Custer School for six years. Mr. Clay- to Maine South students an emphasis on in- Johnson worked at a school for severe behavvolvement and hard work. pool grew up in Niantic, Illinois, a small town ior disorders. However, he felt it was time for between Decatur and Springfield, where 42 a change and ended up joining the staff of Ms. Janice Cannon students graduated with him. Mr. Claypool's counselors at Maine South. His native town is hobbies are reading and sports. He hopes to Glen Ellyn where he attended Glenbard West.

The new head of the Career Resourse evoke an interest in learning andbe a positive Center is Janice Cannon. The Northern Illi- He later attended Ripon College in Wisconsin, role model.

Mr. Johnson nois University and University of Illinois and then Sangamon State. alumnus comes to Maine South after ten years enjoys gardening and playing the slide-guitar.

Mr. Greg Young as a general counselor at Maine East. Ms. In the summer he takes a group of children to Cannon is looking to make the CRC a place the Appalachian Mountains where they repair Greg Young was living in Iowa, anxious to where students will be able to comfortably homes. return to Illinois, when Maine South offered find information on colleges, trades, and cahim a job teaching american history. He did reers. Ms. Cannon hopes to see many students Ms. Joy Ellison his undergraduate work at Northwestern Uni- at College Night, September 21.

A new health teacher and registered nurse, versity in Evanston, and recognized the Joy Ellison grew up in Evergreen Park, atexellence of the surrounding schools. Mr. Mr. Janos Kenyeres tended Mammouth College, and lived iniRock R^k Young completed his graduate work at Drake Mr. Janos Kenyeres, hailing from Island, Illinois for sixteen years. She er University, and is excited about bringing a fresh perspective to the teaching of American Budapest, Hungary, has traded teaching posi- sewing, quilting, going to sports games,' History. He likes to listen to music and is on a tions with Mrs. Linda Higgins-Spoleti for this spending time with her family.Mrs. Ellison dart team. Mr. Young also enjoys going to year thanks to the FuUbright scholarship. Mr. plans to make her students more aware of concerts and art museums and playing basket- Kenyeres has taught at the University ELTE, health and well-being in hopes that they may the largest in Hungary, and has taught two become informed consumers. ball and tennis.

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Lorelei Goldman, a new special ed teacher, is a new arrival to the ARC. She came to Maine South to enjoy the challenges of teaching in a school in the mainstream of education. Ms. Goldman is also happy to be working with teens, as she has been since 1982. She grew up in Albany Park on the Northwest side of Chicago, and attended Von Steuben High School. Outside of school,Ms. Goldman enjoys the theater, Ms. Kimberely Hirshtick coordinates a charades group, likes gardening and has published a book. Poetry in Despite ties to the Maine East Demons, Action.

Ms. Hirshtick has decided to teach special education here at Maine South. Before Maine Ms. Mary Angioletti South, she was a teacher's aide at Old Orchard Jr. High. Ms. Hirshtick also enjoys camping, Those who feel alone, confused, helpless hiking, and reading. She loves animals of every or in need of someone to talk to can stop in to kind, rangingfromcats and dogs to snakes and see our new social worker, Mary Angioletti. lizards. Ms. Hirshtick hopes to give her stu- If she seems familiar, it is because she spent dents a sense of self-worth and success. the last four years as a social worker at Lincoln Jr. High school. A Maine South alumMs. Laurie Koshgarian nus, Mrs. Angioletti attended both Western University and Loyola University, and now resides once again in Park Ridge with her Laurie Koshgarian was a student teacher daughter and son. here last year and has decided to return to teach social science. Before that, she was in marketMr. Parker Rohde ing for ten years working in public relations, Parker Rohde, a new special ed teacher, advertising, and marketing Cconsulting. She also owned a dog leash company, making de- loves music and enjoys dancing. He also signer dog leashes and collars which she sold at wants to leam how to play the electric Krastreet fairs. Ms. Koshgarian grew up in La mer guitar that has been collecting dust since Grange, Illinois, and went to Lyons High he bought it several years ago. Sports are a School. She attended college at Stanford and big part of his life as well . After his four then went on to get her masters in business years in the city, Rohde was ready for a administration. She also has a master's in edu- change. So, he accepted a job here at Maine cation from Northwestern. Ms. Koshgarian South. He hopes to "give students a positive likes to cook, and enjoys biking and roller- attidude" and to "motivate and encourage them to be as much as they can be." blading.

The new face in the P£. department is that of Karen Weber. After attending Schaumburg High School, she went on to Eastern Illinois university. If she's not teaching a gym class or sponsoring Varsity Club, onemightfindMrs. Weber running, lifting, teaching aerobics, or doing just about any outdoor activity. She also enjoys all types of music.

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Mr. Richard Rosenberg Richard Rosenberg decided to come to Maine South because the district had a good reputation for planning for the future. He graduated from the University of Michigan and then went on to get his master's degree at National Louis University. Before coming here he was a social studies teacher at Waukegan High School. He also taught social studies in a Chicago public school. In his spare time he likes to bike and travel. Mr. Rosenberg wants his students to feel a sense of empowerment. He believes that students can really make a difference. He wants students to know that they are part of history and to develop an interest while becoming life long learners.

Mr. Adam Davis Mr. Adam Davis decided to come to Maine South as a music teacher when he visited and saw that the orchestra possessed many talented musicians.

The University of Illinois graduate grew up near Peoria and student taught at Wheeling High School. His hobbies include reading, going to movies, playing jazz, and being around his friends. Davis's main goal for his students is to help them excel in their interests and to help them see their potential for opportunities later in life.

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Teachers Mr. Christopher Addante Mr. Chris Addante, a Maine West graduate, is one of the new staff members that can be found in the Applied Arts and Technology department He decided to teach at Maine South "because of its reputation as an excellent institution and because of the warmth I felt from the administrators and faculty." Mr. Addante attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he earned a degree in Business Education. He now enjoys coaching, playing sports, and working with computers. He hopes to be a good role model for his students.

Mr. Kenneth Krasinski Mr. Kenneth Krasinski, a new teacher in the Applied Arts and Technology Department, is not new to District 207. He has been teaching woods and drafting at Maine East and Maine West for 26 years. Mr. Krasinski grew up in Itasca and graduated from Northem Illinois University. While not at school, he likes biking. His goal is to get the best out of the students at Maine South.

Mr. WilliamThieme Mr. Thieme, a new applied arts and technology teacher, hopes "to stimulate students' interests in technology used in our society and

give them ideas on how to use technology to months, she has learned much about Spanish benefit their future."He chose Maine South culture and hopes to visit again in the near after his college teaching experience here future. In her spare time, she enjoys music, seven years ago. He recieved a B.S. in Indus- dance, and theater, along with reading and trial Education and an M.S. in Special Educa- talking to friends over the phone. tion from Illinois State Universit>'. He taught for six years before coming to Maine South.

Ms. Laura Goldman He also enjoys spending hours on end renovating his house and participating in sports of Having taught at an International School in all kinds.

Japan for a year, new Social Studies teacher Laura Goldman knows what good schools are made of. Ms. Goldman enjoys many sports, Mr. Francisco Barbas particularly karate, in which she is presendy Bom and raised in Spain, new foreign trying to earn her green stripes. She wants stulanguage teacher Francisco Barbas not only dents here not only to improve their Socail speaks Spanish, but is fluent in English as Studies skills, but also to gain confidence as well. Along with learning about other cultures young adults. She hopes to develop their in the world, he enjoys singing, playing the writing and communicationg skills so that guitar and chess. He also enjoys soccer and they can "leam how to leam." tennis. He loves Maine South because of its strong dedication in encouraging students to become bilingual. Mr. Barbas hopes that all Ms. Johnson-Morgan students, especially those at Maine South, will have numerous opportunities to be as multiAnita Johnson-Morgan is clearly unique in culturalas possible. that she really wants to make a difference at Maine South. Teaching everything from economics to U.S. history, she hopes to brinj^^ Ms. Joanna Darby variety of views to her classes. She intendsi^ Already bilingual, but hoping to be trilin- show students that every individual can truly gual, orpossibly quadralingual, Joanna Darby make a difference in the world in which he wants to interest foreign language students at lives. Ms Johnson-Morgan loves to collect Maine South in different cultures around the dolls from all over the world. She also enjoys world. Having lived in Seville, Spain for six boating and skiing.

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Football opens season with 1-1 record

by Ray Albin The Maine South football team started the season off with a bang by defeating the York Dukes, 21-6, in the season opener. In the game, the Hawks jumped off to an early lead with two long bombs from Tim Thein to tight end Jason Lorezel. Then the Hawks defense took over by containing York with outstanding performances coming from Joe Rodino, Matt Rioch, and Mike Nakis. The Hawks' final score came

from the ever-hustling special teams, when Nick Catadella blocked a York punt. Ben Wilson was able to recover the ball and run it back for the touchdown. This game provided a glimpse of the team's potential.

In the team' s second game, this glimpse of greamess was not to be seen, as the Hawks lost to the New Trier Trevians, 19-6. Even in defeat, the Hawks still had several great performances. Kevin Libby and Brian Czer-

winski did a solid job of opening holes for Mike Sieczkowski to run through all day.

Terry Bacon and Kevin O'Neill also played well in helping the defense turn the ball over.

Even after this defeat, the team is still confident that it will win the rest of their games, starting next week at Glenbrook S outh. On the lower levels, the sophomores are a sparkling 2-0, while both freshman teams hold an even record of 1-1.

Soccer finishes second in Barrington tourney

By Joe Dietlin and Matt Friesl The varsity soccer team did not get off to the tremendous start that it anticipated, taking only second place in the Barrington ToumamenL The Hawks blanked Crystal Lake South 20 in thefirstgame of the tournament The first goal was scored on a header by Wesley

Crampton. The second goal was delivered by Matt Friesl, who saw the oppurtunity to score and made a great thirty foot shot between two on-coming opponents. The assist came from mid-fielder Chris Owens.

The Maine South Hawks battled the highly touted Crystal Lake Central Warthogs Sept. 3, but lost with a score of 2-1. The

Hawks' one goal was scored by junior Matt Huettinger on a penalty kick.

The host Broncos put themselves at the mercy of the Hawks the same night, who sent them home with a 2-0 shutout. The Hawks played without starters Thomas Buzydlo, Chris Owens, Andy Patras, Mark Aittaniemi and Tony Fallico.

Cross country team off to impressive start

By Brian Kilmer The 1994 edition of the boys cross counteam is characterized by youth and potential. Led by outstanding senior runner Jack Kafel, this team hopes to repeat on last year's conference championship. With juniors among its top eight runners, the Hawks look to

seniors Kafel, Chad Williams, and Brian Kilmer for leadership.

So far, this team shows signs of regaining its championship form. Against conference foe Maine West, the Hawks won a 26-31 victory, while losing torivalMaine East. In the Lyons Invitational, the Hawks fell just

two points shy of state powerhouse MarisL The fate of this team depends on top juniors Brian Dayton, Dustin Puckett, and Joe Guest, as well as the strong pack running throughout the team. With a decisive meet against Highland Park coming up, the time is now for the Hawks to show their strength.

Golf team poses unblemished record of 7-0

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By Dan Wiederer The Maine South golf team may not be the and the Hawks hope to make a r e a l i t y o f most recognizable athletic squad around, but that doesn't stop it from excelling.

After years of dismal seasons and letdowns, the team hasfinallycome into its own.

Fri9ll6 Sat 9117 Led by a strong, well-rounded group of upperclassmen, the team has blossomed into a conBoys'Cross DGS Invite tender, posting a 7-0 record heading into conCountry 10:00 AM ference play.

Calls'Cross DGS Invite Among the early season highlights was an 10:00 AM Country espescially low output of 150 at Niles West NJICS West paced by seniors Andy Kupsco and Dave FncttnU F/SA' 2.00 Makula.

The team currently has a reachable goal of Golf going to the state tournament.

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Girls' tennis scores successes*

by Chris Hagerty With ten seniors gone from the varsity roster this year, Maine South girls' tennis started out a bit unsure of their lineup and the outcome of the upcoming season. As the first few meets took place, however. Coaches Les Kent and Jo Ann Bondi relaxed a bit as each team gave their best on the court Both Varsity and Junior Varsity are playing exceptionally well, considering the many new players introduced this year.

In the August 29 meet against St. Viator, both Varsity and J.V. kicked off the season with a great start. Each gave 100% and did fantastic. Both teams beat St. Viator 5-0, boosting their confidence greatly.

The Evanston meet on September 1 ended with a both a win and a loss. Varsity lost 1-6,

the only winning match by freshman Denise Lesniewski. J.V., on the other hand, did quite well and only experienced two losses, with the fmal score of 5-2.

The varsity team went to the Fremd Invitational and the J.V. went to the Hersey Invitational on Saturday, September 3. Varsity came in fifth place overall. Playing exceptionally well were freshman Kris Goodman, who came in third at #2 singles, and seniors, Kara Wagner and Kate Moot, who came in second at #2 doubles. Junior Varsity placed fourth overall. Outstanding players included junior Audrey Rogus, coming in first at #3 Megan Corder serves a shot.

Photo by Tobey Schmidt singles, and freshmen Melissa Poulos and Liz Hughes, taking third at #4 doubles. look forward to their upcoming meets against Each team continues to practice hard every Glenbrook South, Maine East, and their own day and hopes to continue to do well. They quad here at Maine South.

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Early rising pays off for South swimmers

by Heather Anichini Aside from one or two janitors and the occasional teacher, few people have had the pleasure of arriving at Maine South before the sun peers over the horizon. The 15 or so members of the girls' varsity swim team and their coach Chris Deger; however, are privleged enough to walk the halls before the sun rises each day. This dedicated group begins each day at 6:00 a.m. in the pool with an early morning practice. Later in the day the same group of people returns to put in another

two and one half hours of work.

To most, this devotion seems a little extreme, but to the girls and their coach it is a necessity. Facing a tough schedule of powerhouse teams could mean trouble for the young and relatively inexperienced squad. Therefore, a little extra effort seems inevitable and well worth it to the team.

However, this dedication did not help the overall team placement at the Fremd relays.

Still, several individuals swam exceptionally well, bringing in their best times. The back-

stroke relay team consisting of juniors Sandy Anselmini, Aimee Kiefer, and Emily Larson as well as senior Heather Anichini plaoj third; the only relay to place. The rest off team produced drops as well. Coach Chris Deger commented: "Traditionally we've not done real well at this meet, but our times are descending. The season is going to be pinatalike. We're going to have to work hard to get the prize inside."

The Hawks' furst home meet is today at 5:00 p.m. in the pool against Evanston.

Hawk runners place at Lyons invitational

by Heather Brammeier The girls' cross country season began with a tough meet last Tuesday against Township rivals Maine West and Maine East. The teamwas led byfreshmanElizabeth Gibbons, senior Jennifer Neisler and sophmore Johanna Zumer, who placed fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively. With their help, Maine South was able to beat Maine East. Following the

leaders in a pack of their own were Heather Brammeier, Kathryn Drozd, Sara Payne, Julie Folz, Danielle Hernandez, Brooke Swanson and Colleen Ness.

The team met another challenge last S aturday in the Lyons Township Invitational. Fifth place was captured by the freshman-sophomore team, with Kathryn Drozd, Ehzabeth Gibbons and Johanna Zumer earning ribbons

for placing in the top thirty at the large invitational.

The varsity team, led by Heather Brammeier, Mary Lindgren, Sara Payne and Brooke Swanson, placedas one of the top ten teams in a very satisfactory race. Greatly improved race times and solid team running encourages the team in its anticipation of winning their next meet and conference.

Maine South volleyball team figiits back

by Jenny Sass The Maine South girls' volleyball team has gotten off to a rocky start with two tough losses to Waukegan and Glenbrook South in three games. Despite these downfalls, the Hawks are beginning to look up to the task.

One of their goals this season was to place in a tournament. They have come close - fin-

ishing third in the third place bracket in the Conant Classic Invite.

In addition, their serve and recieve percentages consistently improve and they are trying to better their serve statistics. The team is looking forward to many more competitive matches against rivals Maine West and Resurrection.

Strong statistics for the Hawks include seniors Sarah Mitchell, captain Karen Leonard, and Kenri Verbancic, juniors Heaij^ Kura and Claire Pawlowski, and sophom^p Ursula Szczelina. The squad is rounded out with Kelly Moczamy, Karen Hartman, Lisa LaCerra, Trisha Chmielinski, Sandy Mulligan, and Collen Tedor.