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Feichter and "civic education" by Alison Adlaf A Maine South social science teacher traveled lo Washington, D.C. to address a group of over 100 V.I.P. dignitaries, including U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Mr. Patton Feichter spoke on the importance of "civil education." He gave the speech as a member of the National Standards Committee. He is the only high school teacher on the committee. The group that assembled in the U.S. Supreme Court on Tues., Nov. 15 also included members of Congress, presidents of national education associations and textbook publishers. Also present were White House staff, including William Gaston, special assistant to the President and Richard Riley, Secretary of Education. During George Bush's presidency. Congress initiated a program called "Goals 2000," aimed at upgrading national education standards in core subject areas such as
government, history, math and science. President Qinton is continuing this program, which is funded by the Department of Education and the PEW charitable trust. Feichter has been a member of the National Standards Committee for two years since its introduction. The speech will formally present to the department of education a different approach to teaching government. Feichter's "civil education" approach means teaching government not only on a stricUy factual basis, but also placing an emphasis on how to be a good citizen and the rules and responsibilities that face citizens in society today. Mr. Feichter offers an example: "We all say, 'with liberty and justice for all' or quote 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,' but do we know what [Uiey] really mean?" He hopes to change standards across the country so that these phrases will be more than just familiar; they will be understood.
Crime strikes close to liome apprehended and charged with criminal defacement of property and criminal damage to property. The th ird.a 16-year-old,petitioned into Juvenile Court for criminal defacement of property. Bond for Palm was set at S50,000; for Olinski, 375,000. The discrepancy in bond amounts was due in part to the fact that Olinski is a suspect in additional incidents of criminal damage at Maine South earlier this year that involved several broken faucets. Both men were scheduled to appear in court for their initial hearing on Nov. 14 at the Second District Municipal Court in Skokie. The school records of all students are priOther recent arrests centered around the vate and information on further disciplinary graffitti spray-painted on the A-wing were action on the part of Maine Township is not available. |de October 15 and 24. Readers are reminded that an arrest by 'According to the Park Ridge Times Herald, senior Brian Palm was apprehended and police and thefilingof charges does not concharged with criminal defacement of prop- stitute guilt Only the courts can make that erty. Another senior, Matthew Olinski, was determination. by Heather Anichini Several Maine South students were arrested in the past month for allegedly committing criminal acts in and around the high school. The arrests began in early October when senior Pat Gill was taken into custody for charges of credit card theft and battery. He allegedly obtained the credit card of a teacher at Maine South and attempted to make a purchase. According to reports in the local newspapers, when he realized he had been caught, his attempt to keep an employee from preventing his escape resulted in violence.
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by Katie Burns Almost every movie set in the present day by Andrea Wells has a scene that forces me to wince and shrink A 1992 grant from the United States De into my seat, wondering how I ever decided I partment of Education provided S1.75 million wanted to become a journalist. to establish standards of what students should The scene involves a piranha horde of reknow about American history. These meas- porters engulfing a defenseless news item/ ures are written in The National Standardsfor living human being. The news item will be United States History and specifically stress ripped to shreds and thoroughly digested bethe achievements of females and racial mi fore grotesque bits will be thrown to the public norities. at the reporters' whims. Any historical figure with significant acThis is the image that the media projects complishments previously excluded from even of itself, as seen by the modem day history books for any reason should be in- movie. However, the original purpose of the cluded in these National Standards. If some- press was to improve the world by communione was not included primarily because of his cating information, not to hassle or control race or gender, the publication of these Stan- citizens. The idea that the press should not dards is an excellent opportunity to decide to abuse its overwhelming power lies dead in a include him. world where truth is torn from hapless victims However, including a minority member in history books specifically because of race or gender is sexism or racism. To write extensively about a person lacking accomplishments which improve the quality of by Beth McCabe man's life is permissible only when this inclu "Beth! It's nice to see you! How've you sion does not mean the exclusion of more been?" productive characters. However, stressing "Okay. How about you?" women and racial minorities in history books means that other, accomplished historical fig- "We've been great. Follow me." Mrs. ures will be neglected. For example, while the Johnson leads me into a dirty kitchen. She gets women's rights convention in New York is out a notepad and starts writing feverishly. mentioned nine times in the Standards, the "All right," she says, "You can put both the Gettysburg Address is mentioned once and boys down at 9:00. Johnny's already eaten, but Thomas Edison and the Wright brothers are Tommy hasn't. He'll have spaghettios, or something like that The pots are in the sink. not mentioned at all. You know how to work the stove. You can get While women's suffrage is extremely im- them ready for bed at 8:30. We'll be home at portant, so are the discovery of electricity and 12:30. If there are any problems at all, you can the invention of the airplane. All three im page me. Here's the number." She scribbles. proved the quality of human life. To exclude "We have to go. B'bye!" any of these accompUshments is to trivialize "Bye, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson." I walk into the capabilities of man's mind. the family room. Moreover, the National Standards seem to The place is cluttered with scores of toys be attempting to rewrite history by placing and video boxes. I wade through the mess and unnecessary importance on some events and eventually find Tommy and Johnny in the omitting others. The historian does not write middle. They are in front of the TV watching history, and while no one should be excluded some show. from a history book specifically because of My first reaction to these two little prone race or gender, no one should be included for figures is that they're dead. Hmmmm.... No those aspects of his character either. reaction when I wave my hand infrontof their It is vital to recognize that there is one eyes, no reaction to my words. I pinch one of objective reality and that history does not them. No luck. Frantically, 1 take Johnny's change depending on who is considering it. pulse, hoping to God that Mrs. Johnson didn't Without agreeing on what reaUty is, discus leave me with two dead children in hopes of sion of the circumstances of reality is impos making some money off of a law suit. After sible. If students' history books show discrep searching for a few minutes, I find his pulse. ancies over what reality is, children will be He is alive. extremely confused. But what's wrong with them? Suddenly, a Rather than exaggerating women's and commercial comes on. minorities' accomplishments , teachers must "Don't wave your hand in my face, Beth!" examine why these groups did not or could not Tommy cries. accomplish as much as others. Otherwise, say "OUCH!" yells Johnny. "Wuja hafta pinch good-bye to Wilbur and Orville. me for?"
and twisted to suit reporters' needs. The \A{ is an important one, though, because it lenu^ ously prevents media terrorism and media control of the masses. The press has a responsibility to be respectful and objective so that its power does not harm anyone or change truth, but fulfills its original purpose of helping people through communication. "The press has a responsibility to be respectful, to adhere to common decencies. The average reporter goes after the story that sells, which is often the story that is sensationalized. Victims, criminals, or congressmen in tears, anger, or confusion are flashed on screens or across newspaper pages. Gory details are added to one story or embarrassing secrets are feretted out for another. However, only if these images and bits of stories are continued on page 3
Babysitting for tine dead Ignoring their complaints, I turn off the TV. "Lets play a game." I suggest in my cheerful, baby-sitting tone. "Turn it ON!" Tommy screams and Johnny really starts to bawl. "I want MOMMY!" "Sorry, hon. Mommy's gone." I'm stil trying to sound nice. The little kid has the audacity to hit me. I consider the situation, asking myself how many times I ever sat glued to the TV like a zombie. Okay, maybe I wasn't normal, but I do remember how my mom used to get mad at my brother for watching too much TV, and he watched nothing close to what these kids do. I sigh. "Okay, okay. I'll turn it on!" "Yeah!" they shout simultaneously. I turn on the set and they are transformed, zombies once again. Getting up, I look in the back for loose wires, something that would cause the reception to get messed up enough for them to get unknowUngly brainwashed. No luck. Giving up, I go to the kitchen and work on my homework. They never stopped watching TV that night, one show after another. Most of them were really BAD shows,too! What could they see in them? From time to time, I'd check on the boys to see that they hadn't gotten an order from some leader in TV land telling them to destroy everything in sight Just to make sure, I checked their vital signs. When I was convinced that they weren'tgoing to d j ^ ^ on me, I relaxed a bit When it was time, the|lF went to bed wonderfully... just as soon as I gagged them (Tommy decided too take a chunk out of my leg). Anyway, the point is... Wait, what time is it? MOM! Quick! Turn on !
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by Dan Maigler I have never been known to be a brave man. In fact, I've never really done anything of worth ornote. Tofillthe pages of the textbook boring story I call my hfe I decided to do something dangerous. It may have been foolish; looking back now on the emotional scars and ego whooping I took I'm not sure it was worth it. Still, now I can say I've done it. I've dared to go where few have gone and from which none have returned. I have gone to a chess club practice. I strode cautiously into the library after school one fateful Tuesday afternoon. I had decoded the morning announcements to find out where this secret occult group meets. I ventured past the tables where my friends congregated in the morning, past the bookshelves stocked with who knows what (it could be books, but no one has ever checked) and in the little clearing nestled snugly in the back I saw them. Against the back drop of the legendary Freedom Shrine I saw groups of apparently normal looking kids playing chess on rubber roll-out mats. "Are you here for chess?" Mrs. Jacobson asked in a sweet but slightly suspicious way. "Yes," I said "Me like chess. Chess good." ^^"Okay Dan, since everyone else is ciu"^TOtly involved in a game why don't you play against me?" she asked. Her smile was saying to me, "Go ahead, make my day!" A lesser man would have turned tail and ran, but I was here for a reason and I wasn't about to leave until I'd seen what the club was all about. So I mutely nodded my head and
allowed myself to be led to a tablerightby the Declaration of Independence. I slid into my chair. I was about to mention the fact that we didn't have one of the roll-out boards when she was called away on some library matter. I ran up to the box where the boards and pieces were kept. I grabbed a set and troaed back to the table. My adrenaline was pumping. I was ready for chess. Unfortunately, when examining the roll-out chess board, my weight lifter intellect took over and I rolled it into a ball and popped it into my mouth, as one would do afiruitroll-up. As I gobbled away Mrs. Jacobson returned and I tried to explain my mistake but my mouth was so full that all I could do was slobber on the table. After wiping my spittle off her glasses she just smiled and snapped herfingers,Fonzie style. The table we were seated at flipped over and there was a beautiful opal and diamond chess set on a marble board. I gasped and she said, "Make a move" in a tone that suggested, "If you dare!" I've played chess all my life and whUe my brother beats me most of the time, I'm okay. At least I don't call the knights horses and the rooks castles. I knew, however, that I was no match for the master I was playing. As I reached forward to move my ornately carved pawn I felt a strange energy over the board. Upon touching the piece I was transported into an imaginary world of chess. I was the king and I was surrounded by gleaming white soldiers, all prepared to do my bidding. I gazed across the checkered plain and was greeted by a sight more formidable than any I
had ever encountered. The opposing king was a tall robustfigureclad in an outfit haunlingly similar to that of Darth Vader. Most shocking, however, was the head. Crowned with a circlet of jet black obsidian, the face of an angry Dr. Cachur stared across at me. To his right was Mrs. Jacobson, his bishops were Mr. Adamo and Dr. Borowiak, the knights were officers Pete and Francis, and the rooks were Deans B idda and Bovenmier. As if that wasn' t daunting enough, the pawns were a motley crew offiercelibrary ladies and blood-thirsty hall monitors. One by one my comrades were crushed into little piles of dust until I was left alone. Any student of chess can tell you that it is impossible for a king to win by himself. I am sure I would have been killed right then and there had officer Francis not fallen off his horse and distracted everyone enough to allow me to escape. I leapt from the board and found myself panting in my chair. "Better luck next time," Mrs. Jacobsen said and with a snap of her fingers the board vanished as quickly as it had appeared. One might expect that after this experience I might have run for my life. I must admit I've become a bit of a chess addict Call me a daredevil, call me a fool. I can't help myself. I'm living on the edge. In chess, two minds lock in mortal combat and the action can be quite intense. In fact, while I was playing my first game, several students' heads burst into flames just from thinking too hard. Chess is not a game for everyone. It requires a strategic mind and a taste for blood. If you think you can hack it go to chess club. That is, if you dare.
P i r f l n h f l continued from page 2 relevant should the press include them. Truthfully, tragic or scandalous stories have a certain appeal, but no one wants the critical eye of the press to tum in his or her direction. People fear becoming public figures because of the ensuing "media circus" and because most public figures live lives broadcast to millions of people. These figures are continually ripped to shreds, and must patch themselves up. The media disregards or ignores the respect it should use in reporting. Destroying individual privacy and even lives of innocent people is not the place of the press; the press should instead protect privacy as much as possible and help to rebuild broken lives 3ugh stories that will bring about change. • The press has abusive power over the masses as a whole as well as over individuals. If the media is not objective, it can eaily control mass opinion and not communicate the information it should. A very few, dictated by advertisers and administraors, can slyly
tell a world what to hear, see, and think. A 30second evening news story or a ten-paragraph news story can be biased without even stating opinions. Merely including this or that quote can totally slant a story. While a reporter never has enough space to cover every single fact, the truth could be better shown if all of the sides of a story are represented. The media not only slants stories, but also changes the importance the masses place on various stories. Bandwagon reporting makes homelessness or illiteracy or gang-related crime the most important issue for a time, but even while the issue remains the same, the emphasis is soon lost. Media dictation of opinion falls contrary to the idea that the press should report truth, should improve the state of world affairs through communication. An informed public is a public that can make rational decisions about wars, politicians, global affairs. A misinformed public is a Uteral tragedy - an
entity striving to do good, but thwarted by the lack of truth it has to act upon. The press, whether or not it originally sought the position, is the leader of this entity almost more than any politician can ever be. The press, then, as the leader of a planet, has a responsibility to hold the individual and community rights of the citizens in high regard. Respect and objectivity by the media are mandatory to ensure that the world progresses without victimizing individuals and without taking quite so many of its steps blindfolded. The press will never be perfect in adhering to such an ideal, but there are plenty of reporters who could make a change in the current reporting trends if they so chose. Perhaps the disconcerting self-image the media projects in modem day movies is a good sign; perhaps this projection indicates that the media has realized the mistakes it is making and aims to correct them. Maybe press members havefinallytired of being piranhas.
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Newp.c. history: right or rewrite? by Cyrus Wilson Politically correct ideas have changedthe way people think, speak and act Intended to stop offensiveness toward minorities, the practice of being politically correct affects many aspects of American society. This area's most recent development, issued the last week of Oct., is a new set of guidelines for American History classes. These guidelines modify history cuniculums in an attempt to acknowledge the minorities that do not receive enough recognition in current textbooks. The proposed history curriculum reforms are contained in a federally fimded, 271 page guide. National Standards for United States History. It establishes three levels of learning: fifth to sixth grade, seventh to eighth grade, and ninth through twelfth grade. The document oudines the events and characters of American history with which students from each level should be familiar. This guide is to be used in Goals 2000, a program Congress designed to ensure that students in each group have enough knowledge of the American past. Many are worried, however, that in emphasizing successful minority members, history will be rewritten. National Standards gives "a warped view of American history," according to Lynne Cheney. Cheney was head of the National Endowment for the Humanities in 1992 when it, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education, gave the program a $1.75 million grant. Though National Standards was not
accomplisments in the same field. One such person is Mercy Otis Warren, a woman important in the American Revolutionary movement. Her achievements, however, are drowned out in many textbooks by accompUshments of Samuel Adams and Thomas Paine. National Standards will give her the attention she deserves, although it demotes In the Get the the accomplisments of Adams and Paine in the process. This act can be interpreted as an book! hook! attempt to attain a "quota," each group being equally represented regardless of the contribuThe Abigail tion it made to history. Adams Wright In addition to the demotion of such men as Brothers Paine and Adams, white Caucasians like Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison and the Wright The Red brothers will be all but ignored. National Scare Thomas Standards also views John D. Rockefeller in a (Mc Edison negative Ught, in spite of his success, because he supposedly made his money through "slave Car thy) labor." Successful minorities, however, will The be regarded positively, often ignoring the Harriet Gettysburg sometimes immoral methods by which they acheived their success. Tubman Address As political correctness continues to grow, its effects spread to more areas of American American history. The successes of Harriet society. It has most recently touched the area of Tubman and Abigail Adams will be recog- education. Though not approved as of t h j ^ nized, in addition to the work of the Suffra- writing. National Standards has recor^^ gettes and the women present at the Seneca mended new guidelines for history cuiriculums across the U.S. These guidelines will help Falls women's rights convention. Another advantage ot National Standards recognize the achievements of women and is that it will give recognition to minorities minorities that are not acknowledged in previwho deserve acknowledgement but are ig- ous history classes. At present, however, some nored because members of the majority made other facts are sacrificed to be p.c. approved as of this writing, its politically correct view of history has been a source of debate in the educational system. Benefits of the curriculum change include the attention they will pay to the women and minorities who have made contributions to
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'Jn the Buck" more than a band by Jon Batt 'In the Buck," a four member band made up of Maine South seniors, is enjoying success at present Members Paul Urbaszewski (drums), Mike Nakis (guitar and vocals), Tom Wallace (lead guitar and occasional vocals) and Jon Batt (bass and occasional vocals) believe that the success of the band can be traced through its experiences. The band has played for two dances, jammed at two O'Neill barbeques, and rocked two band fests. "In the Buck" quaked Southfest '94 as well as the Teens Organized for Youth Service Halloween Party. Of course, the band members did not always enjoy such prominence. Nakis, Urbaszewski and Wallace started the band three years ago without a bass player, but with an extra singer, Dan Panattoni. However, after an unsuccessful audition for the Maine South variety show, Panattoni retired, and the remaining members recruited Batt. Once the solid beat of Urbaszewski's drums and Batt's bass gelled, the entire band found success. In less than a year the band was on its feet, playing its first paying gig. Today "In the Buck" plays mostly classic
"In the Buck" playing at the TOFYS band fest Photo by Laura Batt rock, blues and the occasional alternative se- "In the Buck" can only improve as it looks lection. The band's mostrequested tune is an toward the future. Immediate plans include original written by Wallace and Batt entitled performing in "All Dressed Up and Nowhere "Plaid Snatch." The powerful song is popu- to Go" (this year's V-Show), and preparing to lar mainly due to its low tonal vocals and play for all of Maine South at the Holly Hop in December. diminished seventh cords.
jThanksgiving across time and distance by Cathy Oswiany Thanksgiving is often thought of as an American holiday begun in 1621 by the pilgrims in Plymouth, Mass. Actually, a thaiJcsgiving for die yearly harvest and good things received is one of the oldest traditions known to mankind. For example, early cultures such as the Egyptian and Greek civilizations celebrated a feast dedicated to the goddess of the harvest The first Thanksgiving in the New World was established as a time for being thankful and showing gratitude for the bounties produced by the harvest (perhaps with the help of God) in a land of hardships and strueeles. The origin of MOW'S TuiiT W^ioe SMILC, AJTBI/TMS, • p e p p r . . . SHOULD X
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In contrast to the rather low amount of by Billy OKeefe Maine South's annual food drive, which publicity that the food drive has received in ran Nov. 14-18, was once again a huge suc- previous years. Student Council went all out in plugging "Smorgasbord." While the name cess. After presenting Maine South students in in itself should have been enough to sell most previous years with fundraisers such as students, the Student Council Social Commit"S.H.A.R£" and "Food Fight," the Student tee, led by junior Meredith Elsesser, went a Council threw students for a loop by enthusi- few steps farther with several new promoastically introducing "Smorgasbord '94," the tions. newest chapter in a long line of successful Select members of Student Council charity fundraisers. walked the halls dressed as cans throughout The money raised during the food drive the week, while other members draped cans will be split up by Student Council and gen- on strings around their necks hoping to collect erously given to three organizations. The spare change as the day went on. A reward Maine Township Food Pantry, Lydia Home, was also given to more generous donaiors in and the Little Sisters of the Poor will all the form of a one-of-a-kind "Smorgasbord '94" button. benefit from "Smorgasbord."
While there were plenty of new promd^P lions, all the successful ingredients of previous fundraisers were present as well. The Coke cans, larger than life, were back in the cafeteria, along with the now-classic Food Drive Themiometer. "Double Dollar Day" and "Can Day" were also back. And as the competition heated up, pennies - worth one negative point each - were constantly spilled into the opposing cans. Many students donated and helped make "Smorgasbord" a success, as well as the many student council members who put countless hours of hard work into the project. Without the hard work of these students and sponsors, "Smorgasbord" could never have met with success.
New College View arrives in ttie CRC The Career Resource Center has recently acquired an addition to its collection of college information sources. Mrs. Cannon, Maine South's new career counselor, is eagerly advocating College View, a new computer that aids students in their search for the perfect college. College View is a Macintosh computer described by Mrs. Cannon as "user-friendly." Students can set up individual fdes on the computer, each with a personal password.
College View makes a college search possible in several different categories, including majors, regions, prices, sizes and athletics. The program runs similar to the SIRS program in the library. A search can be narrowed until colleges with certain characteristics are chosen. Information about these colleges is then displayed, including important details such as how many students applied to die college in the past year, how many were accepted, and the percentage
of returning freshmen The new computer is not limited to basic college information, however. One can also write letters for apphcations, obtain various scholarship facts, play an audiovisual "full view" tour of more than 20 colleges on CDrom and use the modem to communicate with some colleges. ^^ Funds for College View were contributd^^ by the classes of 1994 and 1995 and by Maine South's Student Council.
Fall '94 scholar athletes The Maine South Athletic Department Girls' Tennis recognized scholar athletes for the fall season Megan Corder, Katherine Moot, Kristin at the recent fall sports awards ceremony. All Thompson, Maureen Woods senior athletes who have a 3.0 cumulative Girls' Cross Country GPA or higher and hold a varsity letter in their Heather Brammeier, Mary Gleason, Mary sport are eligible. Lindgren, Jennifer Neisler, Anne Marie Pontarelli, Brooke Swanson This year's scholar athletes are: Boys' Golf Boys' Cross Country David Makula, Scott Sherman, Adam Neil Gregie, Jacek Kafel, Brian Kilmer, Stanczak, Dan Wiederer Mike Paskvan, Chad Williams Boys' Soccer Boys' Football Mark Aittaniemi, Joe Dietlin, Matt Friesl, Ray Albin, Matt Bialko, Mohammed Chris Owens, Andy Patras, Jason Riesinger, Dajani, Nick Doukas, Mike Nakis, Kevin Peter Szczelina O'Neill, Joe Rodino, Mike Sieczkowski, Tim Girls'Volleyball Thein, Paul Urbaszewski Karen Hartman, Karen Leonard, Sarah Girls' Swimming Mitchell, Kelly Moczamy, Jenny Sass, KerriHeather Anichini, Kara Vormittag annn Vrbancic
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Football Defies Odds - Again by Tim Thein Maine South's football team's success came to a screeching halt when Palatine won with a trick play in the last four minutes of the game Sat., Nov. 12. The score was 7-3. South had led for most of the game and had limited the Palatine offense to only 74 rushing yards. Palatine had been able to cross midfield only four times through the game. Maine South's lone score came on a 39yard field goal by junior Brian Schmitz. In the first round of the playoffs, the Hawks were matched up with Sullivan High School, a Public League team with a record of 6-3. After several offensive drives were stalled in thefirsthalf, the Hawks put together a 60 yard drive which was capped off by Jason Loerzel's 23 yard touchdown run. The Hawks added to their lead when an errant Sullivan snap was recovered in the endzone for a safety. Mike Sieczkowski added two touchdowns and the Hawks advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 23-0 victory. In perhaps one of the biggest games in xecent Maine South history, the Hawks trav-
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ning back Steve Schalk took off down the sideline and appeared as if he was on his way for a touchdown. As he has done all year for the Hawks, Mark Rantis showed great hustle and raced down Schalk for a touchdownsaving tackle. This drive, however, lead to a Wheeling field goal and a score of 9-3. Early in the fourth quarter, Schmitz set up for a 30 yard field goal and was clearly roughed after the play. The Hawks regained possesion and a late penalty would give the Hawks the ball on the Wheeling four yard line. Wheeling head coach Rick Bendetto would later go on to call that play "controversial." Behind the blocking of Brian Czerwinski and Kevin Libby, Jason Loerzel scored on the next play. Loerzel also added the two-point conversion to give the Hawks a 17-3 advantage. Wheeling would add a touchdown but the Hawks still prevailed by a 17-10 margin. The Wildcats' touchdown came on a questionable call in the endzone where it appeared as the Wheeling receiver trapped the ball. Nevertheless, the Hawks advanced to the "Elite Eight" which has only been done once before in Maine South history.
eled to Wheeling H.S. to face a highly-ranked Wildcat team. For a majority of the year, Wheeling was one of the topfiveteams in the state and were once ranked as high as #2. Due to the slick and rainy conditions, both team's game plans were severely altered. The easily assumed quarterback/center exchange proved to be the most difficult and important factor on the wetfield.The Hawks gained possesion on three of Wheeling's twelve fumbles while the Hawks only fumbled twice. After a scoreless first half, the Hawks opened the scoring with a 35 yardfieldgoal from All-Area kicker Brian Schmitz. "I'm glad Coach [Hopkins] stuck with me in those kind of conditions. That means a lot," said Schmitz. After yet another Wheeling fumble, Brian Czerwinski recovered it and the Hawks took overon the Wheeling 40 yard line. Two plays later, Tim Thein hit All-Area player Jason Loerzel on a 22 yard pass play. On the next play, Thein followed the blocking of Matt Rioch, Ray Albin, and Mike Nakis as he crossed the goal line to make the score 9-0. On the ensuing kick-off. Wheeling mn-
Soccer caps record-setting
by Frank Ponticelli This year's boys soccer team had the best record ever at 21-4-2, and it was only the third team to to ever make the trip downstate. The team won the Conference, Regional, Sectional and Super Sectional championships and advanced to the statefinals,becoming one of the best eight teams out of about 230. At the Quarterfinals Kelly defeated Maine South. South'sfinalranking for this year was sixth. This season's team will be remembered as one of the best in the history of Maine South. "If I remeber this team by anything, it will be its character," assistant coach Spiogle said.
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Editors Due £0 the success of ^.laine South's boys' athletic teams this fail, previews for the upcoming winter season will appear in the next issue of Souihwords. Full coverage of bON's' wrestling, basketball, and swimming will begin in tv.'o weeks, - Billy OKeefe and Tim Thein Soutkwords Sports Editors
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as an All-State 2nd team member. In spite of all the individual talent, the team worked very well together. 'This team was the most closely knit soccer team that I have been on and that's what got us this far," said Joe Dietlin. The success of this year's soccer team comes as a result of all the hard work and determination that spanned overfivemonths.
Besides being recognized as part of a strong team, many individual players received honors as well. Thomas Buszvdlo, Peter Szczelina, Andy Patras, Matt Friesl, Mike Semel and Chris Owens were named All-Conference athletes. All-Sectional honors were awarded to Szczelina, Semel and Patras. Semel and Szczelina were also named All-Area athletes, and Semel was recognized It flrl/t ^ Hawk Hi2iftl/t 112 ills
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Gymnasts spring into action by Karin Vonesh As the days grow shorter and the nights turn colder, the girls' gymnastics team stretches, turns,flipsand splits. The Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman teams will participate in a very competitive yet promising season. Head Coach Miss Heidi Cain, assisted by Mrs. Caryn Goralka, feels strongly about this year's teams. Hoping to top last season's third place conference finish, they welcomed both new and old team members. "[This year we have] lots of talent and lots of members," says Miss Cain. "We are also welcoming back three key seniors." These seniors. Heather Anichini, Colleen Matchen and Jane Quaiver, are expected to be the backbone ofthis year's Varsity team, with Quaiver onfloorand beam, Matchen on beam and bars, and Anichini on beam, floor and
bars. "We are better than people think," says Anichini. "Our juniors, Chris Dorow, Laurie Strotman and Beth Markowski, are really stepping up." The team is striving for a second place or betterfinishat conference, with at least three all-conference gymnasts. The girls need to place first, second or third at conference in order for them to qualify individually for sectionals. The gymnastics season has already begun, with the team working towards their final competition, the state tournament, which will take place in February. During Uie Christmas season, in addition to their regular meet schedule, the girls will participate in several invitationals, sponsored by other local high schools. The gymnasts believe that these events will be enjoyable confidence boosters.
Jackie Korus practices lier floor routine Photo by Tobey Schmidt
Independent athletes compete quietly by Natalie Mazzuca Maine South has always had a strong sports background, with its athletes getting their deserved recognition at various sports assemblies during the year. While many teams "stand to be recognized," there are a few other athletes who are never acknowledged for their efforts outside of school. These talented students juggle their schoolwork and sports like any other athlete. Grueling schedules ofschool, practice, homework, then sleep are often difficult to keep up with. "It's usually okay, but when I get a lot of
homework, I end up very tired," Karen Hutchinson says. She and her brother, Brian, skate competitvely. Karen's schedule involves missing first and second periods every day, and Brian practices three hours after school. Gena Gruss, an Elite National Gymnast, practices forfivehours Monday through Saturday. Gruss has been involved with gymnastics since she was nine years old and now trains at the Illinois Gymnastics Institute in Addison. Weekends for Gruss and the Hutchinsons, as for many other athletes, are spent at differ-
ent competitions, usually in the area. These athletes occasionaly travel to other states alsc^j^ These competitions often take them a w a ^ ^ from school for days. "It's hard, but it's worth it. You travel a lot," Gruss says. She has competed in many states, as well as in the Bahamas and in Russia. Although their efforts remain greaUy unrecognized at Maine South, most of these athletes are content with the attention they recieve outside ofschool. Their diligent practice brings its own rewards and satisfaction.
Basketball begins; Hawks hope to hit hoops by Laura Batt Despite a tough schedule, this year's Girls' Varsity Basketball hopes to have another successful season. There are many experienced players on this 1994-95 squad, including several retmning Varsity starters from last year's Conference Championship team. Junior Joy Pavichevich, last season's leading scorer, and senior Sue Sroka, elected to the 1993 third team All State, will help lead the Varsity team of seven juniors, three seniors, and one freshman. Other returning Varsity members include juniors Claire Pawlowski and Colleen Tedor, and seniors Cathy Furlong and Kate Wietzema.
Pavichevich commented on their goal fori 994-95: "We're pushing the edge for a great season." "If we can stay healthy and play to the level that our schedule invites us to, we can have a strong season," affirmed Head Coach Mike Deines. Last year, the team shared a Conference Championship with Maine West. Said Deines, "We hope to defend our tide and repeat as Conference Champs." Don Kerr leads the Junior Varsity squad and Jennifer Bustard and Paul Gabel coach the Freshman A and B teams, respectively. Karen Walker assists Deines on the Varsity level. The Varsity, Junior Varsity and both Freshman teams participated in a shoot-a-tiion fun-
draiser last Saturday; team members combined for over 1,000 made fireethrows in 20 minutes. Any sponsor who pledged a dollar or more received a Hawk spirit pin. These pins enuded wearers to free admission to the Hawks'firsthome game held Nov. 15 against Westinghouse. The Varsity team will participate in the Bison-Hawk-Lancer Thanksgiving Tournament to be held Nov. 11 through Nov. 26; the next home game for all levels will be again, nsi theNiles North Vikings on Friday, Dec. 1 As a general reminder, any student w! presents a valid hawk-punched l.D. can attend all regular season sporting events free of charge.