Vol 31 issue 5

Volume 31, issue 5 November 4,1994

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Music department offers sounds of fall

by Amy Balija and Todd Pytel Maine South's musical groups have worked hard all quarter, and the fall is the perfect time to show off their work. Concert Strings, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble presented a Sunday afternoon concert on Oct 30 in the Clyde K. Watson Auditorium, and the Maine South Marching Band is still practicing for their big ccMicert, Band-0-Rama, set for Nov. 5.

Under the direction of the new orchestra conductor, Mr. Adam Davis, the Concert Orchestra performed Hopakfrom the Sorochintsy Fair by Mussorgsky," Wounded Heart" and 'The Last Spring" by Grieg, and the Brook Green Suite by HolsL Chamber Orchestra's selections included Mozart's Eline Kleine Nachtmusik.

"The Chamber Orchestra sounded wonA percussionist takes a break during practice. derful under the fine direction of Mr. Davis," ÂŤ B l e e d e n commented, The next performance of the orchestras and part of its performance, the Concert all vocal groups will be at the Winter Holidays Choir sang "How Lovely is Thy Dwelling- Concert on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:00 and 4:30 Place" by Brahms, selections bomLesMiser- p.m. ables, "Neighbors* Chorus" by Offenbach, This year's Band-O-Rama will be held Satand "In Virtute Tua" by Gorczycki. Vocal urday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Spectator Jazz Ensemble highbghted Andrew Lloyd Gym. This annual marching band concert is the Weber: A Concert Celebration, "Hallelujah" largest fund-raising event of the year for the arranged by Zegree and "I'll Know" from band, and thefirstchance for spectators to see Loesser's Guys and Dolls. Both groups are them off the field. directed by Mr. David DanckwarL A dinner wil be held jMior to the start of the Junior Beth McCabe, one of the over one concert in the cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. Besides hundred members of the Concert Choir as enjoying the meal, patrons will be able to parwell as a member of Vocal Jazz Ensemble, ticipate in raffles and silent auctions for prizes said, "We really sound good this year." donated by sponsors.

Photo by Paul Berko.

The concert itself starts at 7:30 p.m. and will last about an hour and a half. It will include performance of popular music from the past season, such as "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" and "My Favorite Things" as well as routines by the Color Guard and Hawkettes. SpectatOTs at the concert can also bid foe the chance to lead the band themselves in a wide variety of songs of their choosing.

Thoughticketsfor the cMicert alone will be available at the door for S2,ticketsfor the dinnCT can be purchased onlyfromband or flag corps members at the price of S6 for adults and S4 for children under 10.

Vandals leave mark on school property On the morning of Monday, Oct 24, Maine South students were greeted with vandalism on the outsides of the A-Wing , the tennis shed, and the cafeteria sidewalk.

The spray-painted graffitti included marijuana leaves, obscenities, drug equipment and the acronym "MSBT."

By Tuesday the paint had been removed with chemicals, at a cost of S300. Future repairs are anticipated to fully restore the walls of the A-Wing area.

Park Ridge Police apprehended and took into custody two suspects early Wednesday morning at South, and later in the day a third suspect was apprehended.

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New anti-creativity club at Sout(^

by Katie Burns My Monday started off as any average Monday might I woke up late, rushed to school, and tried to stay awake in math class.

As I left my class for homeroom, however, I noticed something odd. There was a policeman taking pictures of the A-Wing. I understood why when I saw for myself the graffiti that "graced" the wall.

I thought this was a bit unusual for Maine South, but I went on with my day.

It was after 4th period that I ran into my second unusual occurrence.

A bloody fight of a kind I had not witnessed in four years of high school gathered a crowd in the halls.

Later, I began to wonder what these events might mean... or foreshadow. I also realized anew how lucky I am to attend a peaceful, protected suburban school.

I used to live in Chicago, infamous for its problems with public education. I don't know of many high schools in Chicago that don't have problems with violence or gangs, drugs or graffitti. I knew that ifl attended my local school I would have to be careful, and not even being careful would necessarily be enough to keep me safe.

I was fortunate, though. Because of my grades, I could attend one of the magnet schools that drew firom around the city.

These schools tended to be safer.

Unfortunately, they also tended to be located in "n-oubled" neighborhoods. Open campus lunch was not an option not because there were no restaurants, but because the neighborhood was too dangerous to let people leave the building.

My parents finally signed me up for St. Ignatius, a private Catholic school. Yet, even there the area was very rough.

Wefinallymoved to Park Ridge, as much to find good schools as to find a bigger house. And I ended up going to a school I had never heard of, but am glad I know of now.

Maine South is by no means free of the problems of city schools. Drinking and drugging happen pretty frequently.

The difference is that at South, like at many suburban schools, one can remain detached from theses things. The open disrespect for others and violence is rare.

The unusual occurrences upon a Monday made me understand how nice it is to feel so safe that I never even think about safety. To be able to concentrate on what I want to, not on what others force me to, is a privilege that should be a right.

The graffitti, the fight made me realize what Maine South students stand to lose.

by Jane Quaiver Last Monday as I was sauntering to my Trigonometry class, I ran across a small traffic jam on my way to the A-wing. It was then that I saw the sprawling, pathetic mural that someone had so sneakily painted in the wee hours of the morning.

I looked at the marijuana leaf that was hastily scribbled by a member of the school's newest organization: the so-called "Maine South Bong Team." Being a new association, it should be informed that club advertising is limited to posters in the hallway signed by Mr. Adamo.

I looked at the artwork and asked myself, "Why? What is the point?" Afriendof mine was quick to point out that "they 're lashing out against no one." I thought that her statement was fairly true. If these people are so against Maine South and supposedly want nothing to do with it, why incorporate it into their work?

Do they think that one incident is going to alter the reputation Maine South has? It's not It just shows the stupidity of lads or lasses who don't value a quality education.

My second gripe is that it looks pathetic.

It's not even drawn well. I figure if you're going to deface the school, you might do a decent job. Graffiti is bad, but raunchy graffiti is worse. Perh^s that was the point My other problem is a more general one that has been reinforced because of this "scandal." Why do people feel the need to advotise the fact that they smcke pot? I don't see the point in wearing those hats, earrings, T-shirts, etc. Do people think that by wearing a pot leaf on a shirt I'm going to walk up to them and say, "Oh, I see by your shirt that you're cool and not creativeraioughby yourself and that you need to do drugs to give your life meaning." My point is do whatever the hell you want but don't advertise your selfdestructive behavior; it demeans you even more.

I guess the fact that some peoplefindthis amusing and that others just don't care makes me sad. I'm not sad that a brick wall was defaced; I'm sad that this is as creative as some people can get these days. So to all of the MSBT's: you may have the spotlight for now, but twenty years from now you won't remember this incident- let alone your name.

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A letter to the Editors:

Why I'm fed up with school

A teacher of mine thought that I was a disIt's not even October, but I'm ready to tiacticMi to the class, so she told me that she graduate. The only good thing in school is my would have to call my parents about my befriends. I'm so tired of the faculty treating thehavior. My parents haven't been called at students like little kids. I am almost eighteen home since I was in third grade. After my last years old, but over ten times today I was class, gym, I got dressed a bit early, so I harassed by the staff. Just as I walked in the decided to greet my girlfriend outside her last door, one hall monitor yelled at me, "Take off class. But once again a hall monitor inyour hat!" When I got to myfirstclass I was structed me that Ineeded toreverse my course maybe twenty seconds late, but I was referred immediately, and that she would write me up to the attendance office. Once I got there I was if she saw me outside the gym foyer again. treated like I had committed a major felony. What possible purpose could this serve? I Asmy day wenton,itwasmoreof the same even got in trouble simply because I went to old story. My twenty minute lunch period was my car to get a book I left in it spent walking from my class in the A-wing All in all this school is offensive. Every and waiting in line while some lady watched day that I am in school I feel like more me like a hawk so I didn't steal anything. It emphasis is placed on administrative policies turned out I had only six minutes to eat my than teaching. Some solutions could include overpriced three dollar fifty cent lunch. The letting aaual students help make the rules or bell rang, and as I was walking to class one of having high school for only three years. R ^ ^ the hall monitors squawked at me, "Where is spect is all I ask for. The staff needs to reme^B your pass?!?" I told ho-1 didn't have enough ber what it was like to be 17. The schooi time to eat, and tried to explain my lunchtime always tells us to act mature like adults, but problems to her, but she claimed I was being they still treat us like they did way back in insubordinate and almost referred me to the grammar school.

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^ i g Johnson is watching you Ay Dan Maigler I felt a knot of apprehension twist and curl in my stomach when I heard about the ban on Big Johnson shirts. I don't even own one of those shirts or anything like them, yet fear devoured my innards like a lineman devours a pizza. I knew the reason these shirts were banned was that they were offensive. I understood how they could offend people and I saw the logic in their removal. When I continued this logic through I wondered what would hapf)en if they started banning all offensive clothing.

Panting, I dart from the bathroom to my next class. Can't let them see me! Can't let them catch me! This is my last chance. If the fashion monitors catch me one more time I'll have to wear outfits like Dean Bitta every day for a week. I just thank God that Mrs. Bovenmyer isn't my dean. All those guys who used to wear those stupid baggy pants would look even worse in her dresses. TTie first time they caught me I told them it was against my religion to wear clothes that match. They just

laughed and told me school was no place for head from the depths of the toilet and give me religion, especially one as offensive as mine. another chance. No, soon I'll have lunch and Then they roughly stripped me naked and Coach Inserra will spot me for sure. He'U send tossed me screaming into the pond. me to the dean with a wedgie and an empty I ducked under the swaying skirt of arather stomach. I guess I desCTve it. I can't help it! I big girl and did a forward roll into Govern- just don't match! Take me to where I can wear ment class. I had never thought I dressed that bright orange, purple, green and brown topoorly but ever since that fashionably correct gether and be accepted. Whatever happened OTdinance was passed I've been hounded and to the carefree days of free speech and expreschased. At first I thought it was a joke. When sion? Whatever happened to male perms and they passed the first wdinance I thought, the fashion-free days of the seventies?

"Hey.Idon't wear those lewd shirts," sol said I wondered if this was my fate, if these first nothing. Then they passed a rule banning few bannings wCTe signs of things to ccMne. black socks and sandals; I applauded. When Our hats and jackets went and we grumbled. they burned Mr. Ecker at the stake for wearing Now they limit oiu' choice of clothes and we gold chains and showing too much chest, I laugh. When will we make it stop? I say it brought marshmallows. When they started stops here! I draw my line in the sand and if putting two kids into each pair of those baggy they cross it they will feel my wrath. I will pants, I said it seemed economical. When I stand fOT my right to clash here and now, so saw teachers giving my goodfriendsswirlies that future outcasts will have the right to dress for wearing polka dots with plaids, I felt it was like I do. I say be a slob; be proud and don't let fOT their own good. Now when I accidentally anybody stop you. Are you with me? Probably wear navy blue and black together there is no not Just don't give me a wedgie or I'll deck one to stand up for me. No one will pull my you.

•lust don't loiter while you smoke

by Matt Farrell As I left homeroom my eyes wandered to the wall where the new, harsher school policy on smoking was posted, and then towanls the notorious bathrooms. Ironically, yet not surprisingly, the familiar stench of smoke hung about in enough quantity to tell me that there was some recent violation of the smoking rule.

And even though these bathrooms are infamous for their putrefaction, I could not see one hall monitor or security person in sight. I lied.

I did, in fact, see a hall monitor yelling at some loud students and threatening to write them up.

Later that day, after lunch, a hall monitor valiantly guarded the line separating the path to the A-wing from the crowd. As I approached the thick white line I wimessed a write-up in progress. After school as I talked to afriendwhile getting books out of my locker, I was told to "move along" and leave; I did as I was told and while leaving I noticed the dedication and ability of the hall monitor to keep us from forming a hazardous social gathering.

So what am I trying to say? Well, I guess I ^ ^ trying to express some concern iat the ^ R r i t y of discipline. While members of the student body are continually harassed for talking too loud, gathering in groups, or attempting to leave lunch in time to reach the A-wing, people are smoking in the bathrooms. All of these situations are outlawed by Maine South,

yet it seems as though only the minor regulations are policed by the hall monitors.

In any case there is still a serious smoking situation at Maine South, and the deans' policies seem to be doing little to stop it Perhaps this is due to a weak policy. Several suburban school districts are now adopting a "Zero Tolerance" policy. This policy calls for a student to be immediately suspended from school for the remainder of the year if the student brings tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or firearms to school. I think that something like this should be implemented in our districts, perhaps without such a drastic punishment for first time offenders, but at least for second time offenders. The United States legal system already has a problem with repeat offenders due to lax sentences. Perhaps it would be wise to toughen up our school policy enough to eliminate the problem thefirsttime around.

While it is argued that rather than punishment students should be counseled, I feel that by the time a student is in high school he or she should be mature enough to understand and accept the consequences of his or her actions.

Maybe it would not be so bad for a snident to be suspended and given a year to straighten out and seek help so that he or she could return the next year and start over. Or the student could continue to ignore the laws of society and end up living an unhappy life.

Is it better for Maine South to strongly

uphold rules that serve little purpose and let rules that affect the lives and well being of students slide, or should Maine South put mOTe effort into stopping the more major, relevant problems? The next time you get in trouble for having five chairs around your table in the library, ask yourself (or the nice lady) why she is picking on you when people are ruining their lives just around the comer and could most certainly use more discipline.

What do you think?

Southwards encourages you t o share your thoughts.

If you have an opinion, write a letter to the editors and turn it into the Southwords office, room VI30.

We reserve the right to edit any obscene or libelous material.

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Kristallnachtj a painful memory

by Jane Quaiver and Brendan Lekan With the opening of Steven Speilberg's Schindler's List, the pubhc in every country was shocked and reminded of the incredible suffering that thousands of Jewish people suffered during World War II. With this movie, sadness and anger resurfaced in many. It also brought about great feelings of opposition and a resurgence of hate crimes throughout Europe and the United States.

Wednesday will commemorate the 56th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or Crystal Night, Nov. 9,1938. On this day, Nazi propaganda leader Joseph Goebbels led the German Nazis in the destruction of 7,000 Jewish businesses, the arrests of 30,000 Jews, and the killing of 100 people. They also seriously injured 36 people and burned 300 synagogues. This event touched off the beginning of the Holocaust.

The celebration of this anniversary indicates that the Nazi forces are once again gaining strength in Europe and the United States.

Eighty-three anti-Semitic incidents were reported in HI. alone last year, including a string of five firebombings of synagogues in the Rogers Park area.

Because the First Amendment allows the printing of controversial publications, Neo Nazis are producing their material in America One such publication is Gerhard Lauck's "New Order Throughout the White World," sent from his home in Lincob Neb. to his counterparts in Germany. Lauck, who beUeves that Hitler's only shortcoming was being too lenient, has become the Goebbels of the Nazi revival. He believes that the movement will only flourish and said, "People in Germany see [swastika stickers] and realize the movement is alivc.and that the most powerful government in Europe is unable to stop this. This gives the German people hope that the resistance can succeed." In 1992, the number of hate crimes in Germany rose by more than 50 percent from the 1991 total.

Seventeen of the more than two thousand hate crimes reported were murders. Ninety percent of the attacks were on foreigners and there were 77 cases ofattacks on Jewish cemeteries and buildings.

Germany's youth provides the most participation in the Nazi revival. 90 percent of all Neo-Nazis are between the ages of 14 and 19.

Of the 894 persons arrested, questioned and eventually charged or released in connection

with hate crimes in Germany during 1991, only 2% were more than thirty years old.

Underground Neo-Nazi organizations are successful because many groups have extremely intelUgent legal councils. These councils help the Neo-Nazis escape criminal charges by carefully re-wording right-wing newspapers,flyers,and posters. Nazi leaders also use the latest technology involving a network of answering machines and mobile phones to skirt police road blocks and keep their activists iiiformed as to where banned rallies will be held. The "National Infophone" is set up in Germany to relay information to Fascist supporters throughout Europe.

Through this network, information and support are channeled throughout the countries of Europe, making the Nazi activists a close knit and potentially powerful group.

What Goebbels started some 56 years ago could now be revived with the help of Lauck and his followers. The destruction and chaos that happened long ago can quite clearly be remembered by those who suffered. The sounds of the Nazi revival might be much more than just the sound of shattering glass, it may be the sounds of gunfire and weaponii^^ again claiming innocent lives. ^^

Focus on student excellence..

Due to the number of questions received about the "Focus on Excellence," the Features editors decided to explain the point of the feature. It is an attempt to highlight those students at Maine South who perform above and beyond the call of duty; who show out-

standing leadership skills and are committed to excellence.

Nomination forms are placed in the teachers' mailboxes at least once a month, and are also available to students in the Southwards office (V130). The nominations can be turned

Name: Kara Vormittag

into the Features box in the Southwards Office.

The Southwards features editors select one of the nominated students, who is then featured in an issue of Southwards.

The editors hope to make this a success.

Grade Level: Senior

Activities: Captain Varsity swimming, Varsity track, senior class council member, Spanish Club member, treasurer of the Varsity Club.

Quote: "She is the epitome of dedication and resolve. Kara leads through example. She is not flamboyant, and does not seek approval. She sets intelligent goals and works hard to achieve them. Kara doesn't know the meaning of 'can't.' Her capacity to excel is matched only by her capacity to care." -Mr. Chris Deger

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German fest: something for everyone

by Cathy Owsiany The Arlington Heights Memorial Library held its third annual German Fest Oct 3.

An excess of 200 proud German-Americans, including representativesfirom13 local schools were in attendance.

Master of ceremonies was Harry Volkman of WBBM-TV. Volkman entertained the students and adults between performances, telling tales of the "old country" and running a German music ccmtesL The schools' representatives performed various song and dance numbers reflective of German heritage. Nine Maine South students were honored to perform at the festival. This Tanzgruppe (dance group), including Erika Walter, Karoline Salvador, Joanna Sadowska, Sandra Brown, Jennifer Beaucraft and Cleve Barton, was put together by Frau Lorenz, a Maine South German teacher.

The group learned an authentic German dance from Jason Fechner who belongs to a German folk dancing group. The authentic costumes the group wore were provided by Mrs. Dick. The dance, entitiled "Jager Neunei^' JHunters' Nine) and the costumes were a ^Bashing success.

Singing, dancing and Volkman were not the only attractions at the fest. A poster contest was held and accordian music was played throughout There were door prizes including T-shirts, tote bags, books and music. German food was

Some German Club members dancing at the German Fest served and added to to the overall feeling of the day.

All in all the students learned much from the activities in which they participated.

They had a unique oi^rtunity to participate in something related to a coimtry and a

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people that greatly interest the and they took advantage of it..

Most importantly, students in attendance had the opportunity to experience fu^thand German culture in a fim environment outside of the classroom.

Bring your own light saber, Obi Wan Kenobi

by Alison Adlafand Kevin Byrne Thespian Society has planned an evening of fun and suspense, all in a darkened room—a theater, that is. Starting at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium tonight, George Lucas's movie Star Wars will be featured on a giant screen. The price of admission, in keeping with the Pick-

wick of our youth, is only one dollar. The proceeds of the evening will be used to pay for the other events the Thespian society sponsors. Dress is casual; Princess Leia hak and Darth Vaderrobeare optional. The affair is strictly B.Y.O.L.S.—Bring Your Own Light Saber.

Regrettably, no refreshments are allowed in the auditorium, but one might be able to get something interesting to drink in Mos Eisley spaceport So grab a friend and your favorite Star Wars actionfigureand come join in the journey to a galaxy far, far away.

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South writers recognized topic "The Legacy 1 would Like to Leave Future Generations." Bums and Zibrat were two of the four hundred winners chosen after careful revision of these two pieces. These NCTE award winners' names will be sent to 3000 colleges along with recommendations for admission.

On a statewide level, junicr Lisa Marie Brodsky submitted her poem "Farewell for Now" to the National Library of Poetry. In the summer of 1995 herpoem will be published in a hard cover anthology, After the Storm. She has also achieved semifinalist status and is eligible for a $1000 grand prize.

by Alison Adl<^ Three Maine South students were honored for their writing.

Seniors Katie Bums and Steve Zibrat entered the Achievement Awards in Writing competition their junior year. The contest is sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), of which South's English teacher Krista Clarice, responsible for choosing South's representative students, is a member. Bums and Zibrat, along with 3000 otherjuniors nationwide, submitted a composition of their choice and also spent a Saturday morning working on a timed response to the

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Students of the Month September Students of the Month: Science: Amy Andrzejewski, Dan Bratek, Jenny Chrzanowski, Nick Colic, Olivia Forys, Michael Inouye, Lynn Janik, Julie Johnson, Karen Kietzer, Michael Lupo, Kerry Matesi, Michael Mueller, Claire Pawlowski, Craig Pierce, Jane Quaiver, Cyrus Wilson (2), Martin Wojewoda.

Foreign Language: Amanda Eich, Olivia Forys, Eric Geroulis, Catherine Owsiany, David Popiel, Emily Reiman, Stephanie Rifkind, Nicholas Vassilos, Annette Wyszkowski.

English: Katie Bums, Anne Campion, Cathy Chiovari, Mary Heidkamp, Danielle Hemandez, Angela Janik, Julie Johnson, Anita Knap, Angela Krischke, Dan Maigler, Pat Maigler, Adam Megacz, Daniel Ochs, Christine Poulos, Melissa Poulos, Rachel Reid, Stephanie Rocco, Angelio Samaniego, Erin Shea, Zoran Stonoev, Loia Urquhart.

Social Science: April Aronson, Vince Haufle, Christine Poulos, Todd Pytel, Sonja Thrush Driver Education: Brian Albin, Heather Brammeier, Aimee Kiefer, Audrey Rogus

Speech/Drama: Joseph Dietlin, Kelly Lantini, John Prochaska Music: Kathy Alexander, Jeff Carrion, Emanuel Marinou Art/Photography: Anna Katel, Magdalena Sadowicz, Michael Segawa, Chrisie Uliassi Applied Technology: Cari Boiling, Tiun Tundiatakas Physical Education:: Elizabeth Baldi, Gregory Hawran, Derdc Lenard, William Pervisky, Kristin Seberhagen, Mark Tallungan, Cluisie Uliassi, Terry Wittek, Michael Yuikus Health: Demetrios Kontos, Brian Ziegler Mathematics: Sandra Anselmini, Tiffany Apolinski, Jennifer Bode, Angelica Collet, Catherine Floeter, Paul Guercio, Mark Iwaszko, Kevin Johnson, Chris Mankus, Tricia McVey, Michael Mueller, James Rose, Natalia Rzepka, Jeffery Vaca, Bryant Wackman Business: Karen Janrnik, Maichael Katradis, Jamie Martello, Andrew Patras, Cara Tracy Home Economics: Brian Howe, Jennifer Levar, Rebecca Ryan, Maria Ts^ralis

Correction

In the last issue of Southwards, there was an article with the headUne, "Student Council Bans Big Johnsons." The article itself was vay good, with accurate information mostly pertaining to the smoking policy. The headline, however, was very misleading. Student Council had nothing to do with the banning of Big Johnsons.

This was a decision made by the administration. They determined this particular line of T-shirts to be outside the "good taste" defined in the dress code. Student Council did what it could to not allow this to happen, and then what it could to inform the students of the banning. Once again, the decision was solely the administation's, and had nothing to do wifli Student OounciL Also, the article mentioned thebanningof"Co-edNaked" shirts. No decision has yet been passed on thisparticular brand and the shirts are still allowed to be wom until a decision is reached. I hope this correction has helped to clear up any confusion about Student Council's efforts and intensions.

-Kevin O'Neill StudMit Council President Southwards editors apologize for this unintentional error.

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yarsity swimmers take fourth

by Laura Batt The Varsity swim team placed a disappointing fourth at their Oct 28 Conference meet. Once again, the Hawks' closest competition came from Niles North. Coincidentally, in the teams' last three meetings the victorious team was not able to be determined until after the last event, the 400 yd. Freestyle Relay. At the Hawk Relays, Maine South's team managed to knock Niles Ncxth out of a second place standing. At their dual meet on Oct. 21, South led the Vikings going into this last event, but could not pull off a victory and lost to their rival 94-96. This fierce competition was present once again at the Conference meet. Tied at 119 points apiece going into the twelfth and final event, first-seeded Niles North came away with the relay win. This placed them

third in the meet and tied them with Deerfield for second overall. Maine South dropped down to fourth. Glenbrook North, expected to win, dominated the meet; cross-town rival Maine West and Highland Park finished fifth and sixth, respectively. Even though the team did not fare as well as it would have liked, sevCTal team members did swim well. Outstanding indvidual medalists included Laura Beckerdite, Sandy Ansehnini, and Emily Larson. Beckerdite medalled in the 2001.M. (fifth, 2:30.05) and the 100 yd. Breaststroke (second, 1:15.34). Anselmini took fourth in the 50 yd. Freestyle with a time of :26.91 and fifth in the 100 yd. Freestyle with a time of :59.30. Larson took fourth in the 100 yd.

Backstroke in 1:07.91. Both the 200 yd.

Medley and 200 yd. Freestyle Relays placed

third, and the 400 yd. Freestyle Relay placed fifth. The IHSA Sectional will begin Nov. 12.

The Junior Varsity squad took first at their Conference meet Oct. 29. Four individuals won Conference Championships and the Hawks swept first place in all three relays. The 200 yd. Freestyle Relay team of Jackie Kortis, Kirsten KiUean, Nicole Nelson, and Alex Bialecki set a ConfereiKe record with their time of 1:59.50. At least one Hawk swimmer finished in the top three in every event, and evoy swimmer placed in the top six. South swimmers took 1-2-3 in the 50 yd. Freestyle and the 100 yd. Butterfly. The Conference victoryfinishedoff an outstanding season for the JV swimmers and made them the first undefeated JV swim team in Maine South's history.

Hawks battle in Sectionals

by Heather Brammier |Tie Hawks' accomplishments in the conRice and sectional cross coimtry meets prove that the team's vigorous mental and physical training of the last two months is finally paying off. On Oct. 29, the Varsity team made up of Elizabeth Gibbons, Kathryn Drozd, Jennifer Neisler, Johanna Zumer, Amy Furlong, Mary Lindgren and Heather Brammier, as well as alternates Sara Payne and Brooke Swanson, went to East Aurora for the sectional meet Their team spirit was unbeat-

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able, but the Hawks did not place well.

The team's stars combined in an outstanding Varsity race in the regional meet at Fenton. They faced the course's ^dy named "Cardiac Crest" with determination. The Hawks placed fifth among thirteen teams, earning a place in the sectional meet At coniference, the Junior Varsity cross country team took the spotlight as Kathryn Drozd made an outstanding comeback from injuries to be Junior Varsity champion. Their total efforts earned the JV title.

In the Varsity race, the team had two allccHiference runners. Both Gibbons (7th) and Neisler (14th) have been consistent team leaders all season, and their performances as best athletes in the conference fulfilled expectations. The rest of the team ran many best individual efforts, including those of Zumer, placing 19th, and Lindgren, taking 26th overall.

These accomplishments mark a level of excellence the Hawks have been unable to reach as a team in the last several years.

Haw>: Hignxigfhts

by Mollie Manrose Bqys'CcQSS With their key setter back, their strong defense and a tough bench, the girls' volleyball Country team were ready to take on the competiton GLCIS'CBOBS during regional play on Oct 25 and 27. They Qxjntzy won their first match against Fenton but lost S\rttnll the second to Addison Trail.

The team came in third in conference with Go2f a 14-15 record and were led by key hitters Karen Leonard, Heather Kura and Ursula Szczelina. At the Pumpkin Tournament held at Sotxer Maine South on Octl4 and 15, the Varsity 1 won two games and lost three, placing the Switaning Fi eleventh overall.

"Despite not having our starting setter, we Tends put up a goodfightagainst Maine West," team member Colleen Tedor said. They lost by a XbH^tBll slim margin to the Maine West Warriors, always a bitter Maine South rival.

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Football takes opening playoff game at home

by Tim Thein FOT the third consecutive year, the football team has clinched a conference championship. The title earned the Hawks an automatic berth in the state playoffs with a near-perfect record of 8-1.

The Hawks travelled to the land of the Giants to face Highland Park in a key conference matchup.

Jason Loerzel fielded a Highland Park punt andraced63 yards into the end zcMie for the opening score and thefirstof his two touchdowns. Loerzel would later score on an 18 yard reception from quarterback Tim Thein.

South's final touchdown came on a 12

yard runfromPaul Urbaszewski, and the Hawks cruised to a 21-0 blanking of the Giants.

Going into the regular season finale versus the Warriors of Maine West, the Hawks had a chance to reach their preseason goal, to be the best in the CSL North. In fact, they were nothing less than the best The victory was not without a scare, however, when the West jumped out to a 70 halftime lead on a 20-yard desperation toss that fell in Warrior hands.

For only the second time all year, the Hawks would open the second half from behind. But it didn't take very long for

South to make some big plays as Derek Leonard and Mark Rantis quickly forced and recovered a Warrior fumble.

The offense then took over possession deep in their own territory and used a punishing ground attack to march 80 yards into the end zone and tie the game at 7-7.

Loerzel, Terry Bacon and George CZCTwionka handled the rushing duties.

Nick Cataudella made a touchdown reception to give the Hawks the lead and Brian Schmitz sealed the game with a field goal.

The Hawks defeated Sullivan by the score of 23-0 in the state playoffs. The Hawks next take on state-ranked Wheeling.

Soccer team qualifies for "Sweet 16"

by Billy O'Keefe With a thrilling 1-0 win over Evanston, the Hawks captured a first place fmish in the Niles West sectional.

Junior goalkeeper and three-year varsity member Mike Semel brdce the state record for most career shutouts when his recorded blank number 35 in a 0-0 tie at LibertyviUe. The goalie broke the previous record of 34, set five years ago in 1989 by Eddie L'Hommedieu of O'Fallon high school.

Getting its mind onto the goal of winning

yet another conference championship, the Hawks moved one step closer with a 4-1 victory over Waukegan to clinch the title.

The victory was made possible with goals

by Thomas Buszydlo (two), Wes Crampton, and Andy Patras.

After cruising to an opening-round victory, the team met up with a tough Glenbrook South squad.

The Titans put the hurt on the Hawks early, scoring their first goal only 38 seconds into the game. However, this would

prove to be their only goal. Still down 1-0 with only five minutes left in the game, Maine South's big-play offense finally steR)ed up.

Senior Andy Patras came through with the Hawks' first goal to tie the score. This was quickly followed by Eric Defort's game-winner as the Hawks shocked the | Titans and sent them home early.

The Hawks advanced to the sectional championship with a thrilling victory over Glenbrook North.

Golf team takes tenth In state meet

by Dan Wiederer The Maine South golf team ended their season on a bittersweet note. After the Hawks emerged from the Glenbrook North sectional with a historic invitation to the state meet, the team stumbled across the Crestwicke Country Club en route to capturing tenth place.

Junior Terry Wittek's outstanding per-

formance in the sectional was the key in advancing the team downstate, as well as earning Wittek the team's only individual invitation. Wittek didn't disappoint, fmishing 16th overall.

But while the Hawks were overwhelmed by the course's difficulty, they still managed to pull oif the team's best finish in history.

Cross Country races to crown

by Brian Kilmer Since making the transition in 1993 from the CSL South Conference to the CSL North, the Maine South boys cross country team has proven to be a powerhouse among its conference foes.

In two years of competition, the Hawks have lost just one dual meet and have now won two conference titles.

As the team completed its undefeated conference schedule by edging second place Maine West 50-51 at the conference meet, many seasonal goals were reached.

The varsity's triumph was fueled by Jack Kafel's individual title-winning effort, aided also with helpfromall-conference selections Bryan Dayton and Paul Berke. Steve Madura, Joe Guest, Dustin Puckett, and Chad Williams rounded out the rest of the varsity squad.

With the conference title in hand, the Hawks next competed in the Fenton Regional. Despite an unimpressive fifthplace finish, South still managed to advance to sectional competition for the fourth straight year.

Seniors Dave Makula, Andy Kupsco, Mark Simpson and Simon Neill, as well as junior Stino Milito, all played key roles in Maine South's success this season. And although his scoring never reached its full potential, senior Dan Wiederer's leadership and skill were instrumental just the same in leading the team to new heights. Hats off to the Hawk golfers for a tremendous season.