Volume 32, Issue 16 April 26,1996
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Marlin sizzles with Heat Wave by Jenny Jemc On April 19,20 and 21, Marhn Swim Club presented its 32nd annual synchronized swim show, entitiled Heat Wave. Tliis year's show included 14 well-choreographed acts, all in the works since the beginning of September. The team presented "Shape Shifting," an act that received the highest honor possible at last year's international aquatic art festival held in Highland Park. Returning members dazzled audiences with lead performances, including solo numbers from Aimee Kiefer and Jenny Jemc. Duets were also performed by Kiefer and Jemc as well as pairs Christy Rea and Anna Kerber.and Karoline Salvador and Amy Goodwin. Linda Riordan, a Maine South alumnus,retumed to swim a solo number, en(Marlin continued on page 6)
'Heat Wave" duets. Back row: Aimee Kiefer, Christy Rea, Anna Kerber. Front Row: Amj ioodwin. Karoline Salvador. Jennv Jemc. Photo courtesy of Marlin Swim Club
Congressman Hyde visits A.P. Hawi<s by Kara Wipf On April 10, IlHnois Congressman Henry Hyde visited Mr. Feichter's eighth period A.P. Government class in hopes of helping to prepare the Constitution Team for the National Constitution Competition, which takes place April 27-29 in Washington, D.C.. Congressman Hyde helped the team by answering students' questions about his job, new legislation and his own policies. Congressman Hyde, who is in his 70's, resides in both Woodbridge, IL and Virginia, and is currently serving his 11th term (22nd year) in the House of Representatives. He serves as the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, a very influential position in Congress. Hyde recognized three aspects of being a member of Congress: legislative duties such as initiating bills; constituent services, providing for the 600,000 people in his district; and politics, campaigning for an election every two years. Hyde, who "love[s] to work," says that "always campaigning" leaves him "tired, but never bored." During his visit to room A207, Hyde expressed his own opinions on many current issues in government. However, he recog-
nized that other people may have different beliefs, and said, "If you have an opinion, be able to back it up." When asked about the ideas behind the "Rehgious Equality" Amendment he sponsored in the House, Hyde replied, "It is my belief that government ought to be religiously neutral, not violently hostile to religion." He continued, "My own belief is that [Americans] need a little moral guidance." The amendment would prevent a government body from denying benefits or discriminating on the basis of rehgion. It would also allow the government to fund religious schools and activities, without preference to any one religion. Hyde also spoke of the Anti-Terrorism Bill which he sponsored. "In this country, we have hved a charmed hfe, [but] terrorism is a real thing," Hyde stated. He feels that it should be against the law for terrorist groups to raise money in this country, "because that money goes to kill people," and that "the FBI needs to have the authority to tap [each phone a criminal is using.]" Among other things, the bill would prevent members of designated terrorist groups from entering the country, increase the authorization of wire-tapping, and limit federal appeals by Death Row inmates and
other prisoners. Hyde's repsonse to a question regarding the quite-controversial affirmative action issue was that, "[Affirmative action] is a constitutional question. It should be left up to the legislature, but the ultimate decision will be left to the Supreme Court...and they are pretty unpredictable." The Congressman was also asked for his ideas on U.S. intervention in Bosnia. Hyde responded, "I'd like us to get out. I don't see an end to [the fighting]...[but] on the other end, how do you close your eyes to ethnic cleansing?" The Constitution Team members found Congressman Hyde's visit to be very helpful. Team member Chris Kiepura stated, "I thought it was great how Congressman Hyde took time out of his schedule to come visit us. I think it meant a lot to all of us." Hyde brought new perspectives on politics to the team, as well as shared information from an experienced wealth of knowledge which should prove helpful as the team flies to Washington, D.C. today for Nationals. Hyde left the class with the idea that, "Some problems can't be solved by the government. [We] can't change people's hearts."
Commentary
by Laura Ban When I was a little kid, I thought that having patience meant being a doctor. Now, I admire all patient people whether they see patients or not. Sometimes patience can be trying, but it can also help avert tragedies. Perhaps Jessica Dubroff would be alive today had she decided to gain more flying experience before embarking on her cross-country attempt. Patience is not a seldom-useful abstraction; it can ease its way into all of our daily lives. For instance, after a good game of Knockout on a scalding black-top day, a tall glass of ice water is extremely appealing. Now, if one does not have a jug of cold water in the refrigerator, or a pitcher of the iced beverage waiting in the kitchen, or an always ready supply of Sparkling Spring, should one simply turn on the tap and fill up a tall glass? No! In my experience at least, a lovingly made glass of ice water chilled to the perfect temperature can be much more satisfying than a hastily-filled lukewarm cup of liquid. Rushing to accomplish something is not always as satisfying as patiently waiting for a better alternative. While making ice water tries my patience every time, the end result is worth a few extra minutes of thirst. But ice water recipes are not the only sub jects in life which are more satisfying after a wait And while making ice water is not a decision of lifelong importance, patience is involved. Learning to be patient is important for ice water makers, doctors and other members of the human race. Not to say that people should never attempt new and exciting adventures, but perhaps simply waiting could be an alternative for all adventurers, including any seven-year old who wants to fly an airplane across the country. **â&#x20AC;˘
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1984 in the '90s suffered this interprtation problem, but there by Brian O'Neill A 24 on the ACT. A 1.6 G.P.A. Several aren't. Why? Because the system is sofirmlylocked in failed classes. Atfirstglance this would seem the minds of people, to buck it would be to be an unintelligent person. Perhaps even a unimaginable. It would not only be an incredstupid person. However, it might surprise you ible breach in protocol, it would be an imposto know that this is one of the most intelligent sible break from the mindset that has been people in the school. He is an intellectual, intuitive, thoughtful person. He is also instilled in us since birth. There is so little will branded as an idiot by his peers. Does this bug to rebel, to stand up for what one believes in, him?No,becausehedoesn'trespectanyofhis and alter the opinions of society. It is a blind peers, and few of his educators. Does itbother following, and even if people want to have me? Yes, it does. It bothers me because the another opinion, there is a mental block. way the system is set up, non-conformity There are few people who can damn the torpedoes and go full speed ahead with thier own towards it will label and destroy a person. opinions and views on the schooling system. My friend is one of them. Another problem he We learn the Pythagorean has with the school system is the curriculum, Theorem...and some of the smart and the lack of discussion in it. kids learn calculus, but so what? I agree with this. There are few times at school where we are allowed to just discuss Ahhh, the system. What a great, cliche, rebel with a cause word. It conjures up images and philosophize. We learn the Pythagorean of a monolithic, 1984-esque, comm unist soci- Theorem and we learn metamorphosis and ety, where hundreds of faceless drones go some of the smart kids learn calculus but so about their pointless existence. It is a scary what? Does it really expand our minds? Some of the best school days that 1 have tool in fiction, but is itfictional?The answer had were in my physics class with Mr. Gotis no. The system is living and breathing right berg this year, in which we just theorized here at Maine South. Not to such an epic proportion that was described above, but it is about the beginning of the universe and we got into discussions about how reUgion would here. play into it. I think I can safely say that more What is the system? It is the horrible way minds were opened that day than the rest of the that we measure a person's intelligence, in fact measure the person himself, and set the year combined. We have learned a lot in that course of his life by how well he can learn class, and we have been offered plenty of from a book. It is the system in which free opportunities to open our minds, but we are thought and true discussion are at times op- restricted by the rules. If there could be a time in the day when we pressed or completely obliterated. It is the could just discuss, theorize, philosophize,and system that has caused my brilliant friend to just think for ourselves, this would be a much be known as a moron. better school. I truly believe we would be What do I mean by free thought being oppressed? Do I mean that no teachers let us better people. But is it too late? In an informal survey, I found that most think for ourselves? No, there are teachers people wouldn't want something like that, who value our opinions. But there are also and they didn't understand why we should those who don't. There are some classes where creativity and opinion should be held have it. Some very smart people didn't get it high but in reality they are stomped down. Al- The system has been so deeply instilled in us, though not in all cases, there are teachers of that the urge to break it is missing in most English who don't care for a student's inter- people. Those that reject the system are often regarded as stupid or lunatics. Artists. pretation of a piece of literature. Weirdos. I have experienced this. I also have a friend (a different one) who received a failing Be careful, Maine South. If you don't make grade on a paper because her take on a story an effort to open your mind, you will be was different than the teacher's take. She ar- forever caught. You will be rendered comgued her point but to no avail. The standard pletely unable to want to change anything that way, the system way, is to let a work of art takes away your right to rationlize and to have about one or two meanings, and let the question as a human being. Your face will be rest be pushed aside as wrong. This is not taken away. You will become a drone. Don't fall into the trap. I am not asking you right. Art is in the eye of the beholder. There should be hundreds of students who have to change the system. But be aware of it, and keep your humanity, and your identity, intact.
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Too Young to be going gray by Lisa Klueppel leisure suits or completely stc^ I have been roaming the halls bathing. I have been with them so of Maine South for four years long that I just squint, plug my now. I have seen the Freedom nose, and bear it. We spend every Shrine rise to glory. I have seen waking moment reminiscing the Hillary Shrine erected, and about the past. It seems like yesthe bathrooms turned into smok- terday when Zhaleh and I were on ers shrine, (actually, I smelled the 241 Golf Mill as a geeky that). Most importantly, I have freshman, listening to the Indian seen my classmates go through a bus driver scream "No smoking sort of metamorphis, sprouting on the bus!" over the mike. These into sparkiling new people. But are the memories I have retained these four years have meant more from my days of stupidity and than change; they have meant ignorance. It's pretty sad...four aging. I am a senior, the oldest years and this is what I rememthere is. My grandparents are ber-the bus. Sitting in AP Chem seniors. 1 find it hard to believe the other day reminded me of my that 1 am the same level as they grandmother and her cackleing are. Am I really getting old? All I friends as they coffee clutch and hear about are senior breakfasts, discuss Venture's control and top senior proms, senior cut days, pantyhose sale that they caught senior finals, and senior wills. I back in the flabby summer of '43. feel like an eighty year woman on I see myself approaching antiqher death bed, writing her last will uity and I am scared. My days in and testament. This is the final act these hallways are sadly coming of my life here. What more can I to an end (well, not too sadly), and do? with this crazy "senior" label I I suppose it' s pretty nifty that I have slapped to my forehead, I can be regarded as a senior. The feel like I ought to be getting a ten prestige is nice, but honestly, I percent discount at K-Mart every feel like an old hag. My reputa- Wednesday. This is what it all tion has been formed. Memories comes down to, huh? have been instilled. Nowadays, Maybe I'm overreacting. everything is old news. My class- Maybe I am not so pathetic, but I mates don't surprise me any- refuse to admit that four years more, even when they show up in have brought me to this. What
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by Jeni Arts Okay. I'll admit it This is a plea to get everyone to lighten up and take abreak. Six long months ago. Park Ridge saw the first snowfall of the season. While skiers were anxious for the games to begin, no on expected winter to last so long. Aaah, but fortunately, in the past month, I have spotted several robins, predicted rain by the distinct scent of ozone, and even seen the sun break through the clouds numerous times. If you haven't noticed yet, mirth is in the air. Forget about your ACT scores and homework for a few days. Sit on your patio, take a deep breath, and daydream, for spring is finally here; oh yes, spring is here.
The season will have different meanings for everyone. For some it is AP tests and finding a summer job. For others, it is time for the Noah's Ark effect: everyone must pair off for the sake of the prom. Still others believe that spring is merely the beginning of a beautiful tan. For senior Ariana Kitty, spring means that, "it's warmer when I have to go outside to smodge." However, for me, the wanner temperature brings signs of love, freedom, and the close of an era. Honestly, I don't think that everyone is happy enough. It seems that most students are still in winter mode. Yes, winter is a great
season, but it's time to move on. I*ut your sweaters away already! Even if it's windy and 40 degrees out, you owe it to yourself to let gray skies die and let spring fever in. It's time to let your hair air-dry in the sun, wear sandals and Hawaiian print shirts, and pretend you're in the Pocanos, even if there is frost on your windshield. Think of drinking pink lemonade, seeing yoiu" boy/girlfriend all day, every day, biking all the way to the Botanical gardens, driving with your windows down and the radio all the way up, lying in the grass, and sleeping in the flowers. If that doesn't make you smile, you may need divine intervention. Consider an exorcism.
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Intimations on memories at l\/IS
by Sean Andrews As Maine South students painstakingly approach the final month of the school year, reflective recollections of the past eight months are emerging to the surface of the sea of memory. After all, the seniors are eagerly awaiting this school to leave their lives forever, just as the Montana Freemen await a release from rai surveillance: not to say that the class of '96 consists of any anti-government fugitives, of course. They desire freedom; well, give it another 24 school days. Underclassmen should not fret, however, when noticing the 25 days (not including finals) remaining this year. All physics (not including AP) students can knock off one of those days on account of the Great America trip. Speaking of trips and returning to the earlier priority of this article, Maine South and its students have experienced a lot in the last year. The Homecoming activities were all again a great success, and the start of the year seemed to go extremely smoothly, not to mention along its normal, status quo "procedure" of a semester. Of course, that redundancy in Maine South history was shattered by the school's first state championship tide in varsity football. A "Cinderella season," no doubt, that left not only the school proud, but also alumni and the entire city of Park Ridge. The reality and gravity of this victory was not soon abandoned, as one might expect, as the school
seemingly refuses to forget the glory. Then came the start of a winter that was cold and long (surprise!). As usual. Beach Party wjis a relief to attend after first semester's rigorous finals. One will also not soon disregard the added singing entertainment of a certain junior "king" at the Girls' Choice Dance. Another common social activity for students besides dances are extracurricular clubs. Almost all Maine South students are involved in one or more clubs the school offers. These clubs, Uke athletic teams create a sense of unity among students in addition to immeasurable amounts of memories. Academic clubs like Science Olympiad and Mathletes also prepare the student for future advanced courses while offering knowledge for classes now being taken. AP Hawks provides an excellent experiential possibiUty in the prospect of competing in Washington D.C. with a group of people that have worked well together for a long period of time. However, athletics, intramurals, extracurricular activities and dances are most definitely not the sole focuses of most students' memories. Outside of the school atmosphere, the social life of a teenage student is always significant to him or her. Whether, dating, partying, or just plain lounging at the Higgins Avenue Denny's, all students have unforgettable reminiscences involving their friends. Teenagers will always lock into their minds
the fun they had at high school; this alio v. them to establish new relationships as thd lives continue beyond the twelfth grade. One occurrence that frequently begins to take precedence around this time of year is the seeming finality of friendships and relationships among seniors. The traditional spring break excursion to Mexico usually ignites this peacemaking, remembrance-formulating period which lazily extends deep into the summer until college finally beckons the grand majority of Maine South students into the real world. Leering into the past, students remember the emotions they have experienced: the freshman anxiety, the sophomore relaxation, and finally the upperclassman tranquility and mature professionalism. No one will forget their accomplishments these past four years, their embarrasments, their low points and high points, and, of course, their education. School this year has been extremely difficult for some, and the mere thought of college is forcibly shoved to the deepest vaults of the worrying mind. These foreshadowing premonitions are to be ignored if beyond the preoccupation of preparedness: for a student must more substantially fixate on the present downhill slide into the forthcoming s u m m e ^ ^ months and then remember the things t h e j ^ F have accomplished and the sheer enjoyment in which they have partaken thanks to their friends and families.
Focus on student excellence. Name: Greg Reuhs
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Activities: Cross Country, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Symphony Band, Constitution Team, German Club Officer Teacher's Comment: "Greg is a true gentleman and a scholar. He always gives 100% in his studies and activities. He is mature, responsible, cares about everyone with whom he works and he always has a 'twinkle in his eye.' I'll miss him next year as a musician, but more so as an articulate, intelligent person with whom I have the opportunity to work each day." -Mr. Michael Pressler
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So where should we go from here? by Kate Rowland If you are like 92 percent of Maine South students, after you graduate you will go on to college. In preparation, you have taken the SAT and filled out the applications and agonized over the essays. The colleges, in turn, have prepared for you to come to their school; they have accepted you, sent you housing information and demanded a reply by May 1. And, feeling sweetly supreme in your acceptance, you put the decision off, maybe visiting one or two colleges just to get the day off school. Every once in awhile, your parents have mentioned that they'd like to know where you're going next year so they can make plans, too. You've just smiled and nodded and figured, "I can wait. May 1 is a loooonnnng way off." Today, May 1 looms impendingly near. Where do you go? How do you decide? For help in answering these questions, we turned to the real experts—current college students. First, we asked how they decided which schools to apply to. Responses included location, size, academics, programs, and overall reputation. Marc Mazzuca ('93), a senior at the University of Illinois, cited location, reputation, and cost in his decision to apply to U of I and Northwestern. Marquette University freshman Heather Anichini ('95), chose MU because "They had a good journalism school and I could triple major there and get out in four years. It's in a city, which I like." For Mike Segawa ('95), a freshman at Northern Illinois University, NIU "had the comprehensive art program I was looking for and it was close enough so that if I ever wanted to go home I could, and yet far enough from home to not be forced to commute everyday." Almost all the schools Tim Thein ('95), a
freshman at Boston College, applied to were "Catholic schools. I was looking for a small/ medium sized school which was not totally secluded, but was also not in a totally urban atmosphere." Charity Trelease ('94) applied to two "backup schools [and]...two prestigious Ivy League schools that my parents thought I should go for." Trelease encountered problem that many students do; the influence of her parents caused her to apply to schools that she otherwise would not have. "The school's perception by your peers or your parents' peers is an influence that I wish could be minimized," said Maine South College/Career Counselor Mrs. Jan Cannon. Deciding as a result of an outside influence is not, however, the biggest problem that high school seniors have in choosing a college. What is? "Procrastination!" Cannon said. "Most students start making a hst of possibles second semester of junior year. Most choose a college in second semester ofsenior year. You have to ask what you want out of a school, what education, what environment you need for success. It comes down to hard research, and it's not a simple task." Despite the research they may do, some students will find that finances make their decisions for them, such as Mazzuca, who hsted the lack of a scholarship as the main reason he now attends U of I. Jane Quaiver ('95) also based her decision on money. "I wanted to go away, but with money pretty tight, I decided I needed to keep my job and go to school [nearby]." For others, however, deciding where to go next fall is more of an investigation into what the school has to offer. Often, this decision
can be made by visiting the schools. "Ever since I visited my brother at BC, I fell in love with the school," Thein said. "The weekend I spend [at Carleton] was the deciding factor; getting to kow the people at a school in which y ou' re interested is a good way to figiu-e out how you might fit in," Trelease said. "See if it feels right." Quavier agreed. "I went down for a tour andsaid, 'Yeah,Icouldgohere.' Ididn'teven say that about any of the schools I applied to." Cannon encourages a visit, too. "Visiting is a major decision part, solidifying your ideas. [At least] one visit is very important. Go to a class to find out how jieople learn, to get a sense of how you fit in on campus." If, after the visit, you still don't know where to go, these college students have some advice for you. "Look at schools outside of the Midwest. Many MS students limit themselves to the U of I's, ISU's and other schools." Thein said. Quavier, however, suggests, "Look around—Chicago has great schools right here. Go check out that one school you're not crazy about." "Do as much research as possible. Choose a school that can give you a well-rounded education. Look at the long-run, say 10 years after you graduate from college," Mazzuca said. "Pick one that offers what curriculum you want and far away enough from home to allow you to effectively discover and hve the next phase of your life," Segawa suggested. Anichini recommended, "Go where you will be happy—find a way!" That is the final recommendation of Cannon, too. "Look at what you want to have," she said. And good luck making up your mind.
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March Students of the Month The March Students of the Month are: Science: John Bang, Keith Culbertson, Jamaica Duncan, Martin Fallon, Bill Edison, Rob Gliwa, John Jacobs, Erin Lichter, Anthony Ragona, Vanessa Ramos, Karoline Salvador, Whitney Swanson, Pete Tamowski, Steven Vassos, David Wilson, Kara Wipf. Mathematics: Cynthia Barounis, Brandy Clemens, Nikola Cohc, George Czerwionka, Sushila Dalai, Kristin Dodt, Paul Enderle, Brooke Fillippo, Jaclyn Jacobsen, Mark Phillips, Dustin Puckett, Amanda Slobodecki, Holly Warchol. Social Science: Ann Carroll, Nora Glowen, Bridget Kufner, Andrea Kulas, Anna Mieszaniec, Shannon O'Connor, Erin Roche, Patricia Ryan.
English: Brian Albin, Martin Bis, Lisa Marie Brodsky, Brian Dema, Dan Dietrich, Charles Duncan, Edward Enriquez, George Grkovic, Kelley Lake, Robert Lekan, Chris Mikowski, Carla Mochoruk, Sam Porras, Lola Reese, Tom Repetto, Michael Schimmel. Erica Schmidt, Rebecca Stein, Cyrus Wilson, Daniela Zarcone. Foreign Language: Martin Bis, Gregory Cegielski, Diana Kostolansky, Kirsten Krone, Victoria Miller, Dan Payne, Mark Phillips, Ehzabeth Rapp. Physical Education: Kelley Anichini, Kate Bacon, Bradley Bergstrom, Justin Eatherton, Matthew Hagenbart, Joseph Kazmierski, Wendy Kuntz, Kathleen Rowland, Marc Szramek, Apasara Warapanyaseni.
Marlin continued from page 1 titled "Summer Scene." Officers Kiefer, Rea, and Salvador worked hard to choreograph this year's freshman numbers, one of which incuded a new special effect: underwater dive
lights. After months of practice, these members swam their acts with perfection, each gaining more skill and precision with each practice.
1996 AP Exam Schedule Week 1
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fi«jme55.JeffBagnall,KristaDiestel,Lis Green, Terry Wittek. Health: Alicia Dicks. Home Economics: Nicole Bolton, Morgan Fantetti, Sheila Musurlian, Sara Payne, Mary Pientka. Driver Education: Maureen Gunning, Michael Kemerer, Daniel Smith, Zoran Staneov. Art/Photo: Danuta Dzierzanowska, Andrew Lee, Jessica Palicki, Julie Sears. Music: Timothy Mc Atee, Erica Sampson, Ethan Smith. Speech/Drama: Jeff Dropke, Edwin Lara, Courtney Norwood. Applied Technology: Paul Bailey, James Kenyeri, Robert Mc Daniels, Brian Phillips.
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Hawks defend against hard teams by Michelle Dulski After starting out with a win against Waukegan and losing a few games in between its four straight wins, the varsity softball team was 5-3-1 overall and 1-0 in conference. While the team is trying to defend last year's conference championship, the season has been a learning experience for the team so far. According to coach Kerr, "The biggest learning experience has occurred with scoring runs with runners on base. Bunting and aggresive base running has also helped the team so far." After the Hawks were ahead by 10 runs in the last inning against Leyden, the game ended with a tie. Another four run lead was lost against Niles West. The final score in that
game was 4-5. The Hawks won their first conference game against Deerfield, 3-2. The team had a big comeback against Rolling Meadows. At one point being down 7-1, the Hawks finished the game winning 8-7. Two more wins came against Fenton, 9-4, and Addison Trail, 11-8. Key plays in many of the wins have come from people like Renee Schaul, who has had "sterling defensive plays;" Lisa LaCena and Christine Battista, who have both developed a higher on-base percentage; Claire Pawlowski, who is leading the team with most hits and is also "acentral focus for the team's offense;" Heather Kura and JoAnna Pulice, who are "showing signs that they'll make significant offensive contributions as the season pro-
gresses;" and the two sophomore pitchers, Mary Ladra and Ali Pacer, who are demonstrating increased control of the strike zone. The team has also suffered a large loss with the recent injury of senior catcher Jenny Evanshank. After she doubled in winning runs, she severely injured her ankle. She could be out for at least a month. Previous to her injury, she was the team's leading hitter. Junior Cheryl Schaul will be stepping up to take her place. The JV and freshman softball teams have also had successful seasons so far. After nine games, the JV was 7-2, with the two losses coming from "the inability to make key defensive plays." The Frosh was 8-1 and is showing "steady defensive skills."
Determination proves to be tiie /cey by Megan Manning After two meets against tough CSL opponents, badminton team members definitely proved that they can hold their own. Against Waukegan, the varstity showed its stuff with a strong 10-5 victory. The team looked for leadership fi^om its top three players: Sandy Anselmini, Georgia Giannakopoulos and Ursula Szczelina, respectively. The three once again stepped up and led the Hawks,
each with a commanding victory. Also, Lania Ho, Rubina Funteas and Carolyn Weritz are not to be overlooked for their three important victories. The JV team looked outstanding in its meet, overpowering Waukegan 9-6. Before their meet against New Trier, team members utilized all practices to prepare for the tough CSL powerhouse. While the meet proved not to be victorious for the Hawks on
either level, with both teams being swept, the Hawks gained valuable experience and look to avenge their losses later in the season. The score definitely did not reflect the work and determination every girl put into her match. With tough matches coming up against other CSL rivals, the Maine South girls' badminton team looks to the future with eagerness, hope and pure determination.
Girls' soccer to face last year's champions by Jennie Palermo After early season rankings by the SunTimes and Tribune at the sixth spot, the Maine South girls' soccer team's hopes to continue its success. The Hawks won on April 18 versus New Trier, the team's biggest CSL rival. The girls held out through rough winds to win 1-0 against the Trevians, who were ranked eighth in the state. Earlier, on the cold, snowy day of April 6, all three Hawk teams set out for what would be a true test against a state power. Sophomores Krissy Seberhagen and Artrip scored the goals against Rockford Boyford for the win. Fighting the harsh winds on Tuesday April 9 against Glenbrook North, the Hawks were again victorious. Although they were unable to score in the first half, the team ended strong with a 4-0 win. Both the freshman and JV teams also came up with wins. The varsity's 8-0 victory over conference opponent Highland Park may not have been a huge challenge, but the battle with the wind was successful for the team. Come out and support the Hawks against the defending state champions of Palatine, who began the season ranked number one.
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Evanston F/J/V 4:30 Deerfield F/J/V 4:45 Highland Park V4:30
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Sports
April 26,199r
Track suffers first loss of year by Paul Pawola In the previous weeks, the boys' track and field team has been busy preparing to defend its CSL North outdoor conference tide. The varsity Hawks suffered a tough loss at the hands of powerful Maine East at the District 207 invite (73-70). However, the Hawks rebounded the following week to devour Glenbrook North, 111-18. At the 207 invite, the Hawks finished second to Maine East; Maine West was in a distant third. Key performances came from senior distance runner Bryan Dayton, who finished second in the two mile with a season best time of 10:23, and second in the mile with another season best time of 4:51. Sophomore Dino Gardiakas had an outstanding day, winning the 100 meter dash with a season best time of 10.9 seconds, second place in the 200 meter dash, and fourth in the long jump. In the field events, sophomore Taylor Duncan and junior Brian Marvucic claimed first and second in the shot put, and senior Dave Darling and junior Brian Albin led in the discus. Junior Pat Maigler and sophomore John Fahrenbach finished first and second in
the pole vault. Junior George Gardiakas took third in the triple jump. The Hawks' relays also were outstanding. The two mile relay team of George Hartman, Matt Polley, Tim Zei, and Paul Berke raced to a first place finish, as did the 800 meter relay team of J.P. Veron, Ben Wilson, D. Gardiakas, and G. Gardiakas. The 400 meter relay team of Veron, Wilson, Eric Kuever, and G. Gardiakias finished second, and the mile relay team also finishing second, of Wilson, Scott Bosy, Hartman, and G. Gardiakias, blazed to a season best time of 3:37.0. The sophomores also faired well at the invite, claiming the District 207 title with four main athletes moved up to varisty. Individuals who had exceptional days include Ted Kostiuk (first in both the 400 meter dash and the pole vault), Nick Norman (first in both the 100 meter dash and the 200 meter dash), and Tim Bush (first in both the shot put and discus). The 8(X) meter relay team of Colin Johnson, Mike Rizzo, Dan Payne, and Dan Cheong took first, as did the mile relay team of Kostiuk, Payne, Paul McGuire, and Paul Johnson. Versus Glenbrook North, the varsity
Hawks won convincingly 111-18. Individual highlights included Tom Swidnicki and Pat Maigler going one-two in the 110 meter highhurdles; G. Gardiakas, Wilson, and Veron sweeping the 100 meter dash; Hartman and Dayton finishing first and second in the half mile; Swidnicki and Eric Anderson finishing first and second in the 300 meter intermediate hurdles. Berke, Zei, and Polley swept the mile, as did G. Gardiakas, Tom Buscydlo, and Wilson in the 2(X) meter dash. In the field events, Duncan, Marvucic, Darling and Albin swept both the shot put and the discus; Veron and Eric Lifton swept the triple jump; and Kuever and Wilson swept the long jump. The Hawks won all three relays. The sophomore team toppled Glenbrook North 112-24. Winners include D. Gardiakas in the 100,200 and 400 meter dashes. Armour in the 110 meter high hurdles and 300 meter intermediate hurdles, and Bush in the shot put and discus. Also, Paul Johnson in the long jump, Kostiuk in the pole vault, and Rizzo in the triple jump and the high jump claimed^ victories. In addition, the Hawks captured al^ three relays.
Gymnasts' hard work equals success by Adam Megacz During spring break this year, most Maine South students were enjoying the sun in warmer climates or were just relaxing and enjoying a week of no work in Park Ridge. Not so for the gymnastics team, however. The gymnasts spent spring break and the following week in a series of important practices, honing their skills and preparing for the meets to come. This practice has paid off recently, as the team has enjoyed many successes. The freshman team broke 70 points at the Niles West meet, and j oined the sophomores to rack up 86 points at the Frosh/Soph invitational. On the varsity level, the team has regained all-around performer Pierre Roustan, who has helped the team make further advances, scoring 105 points at the New Trier meet. The team's other all-arounder, Brad Galvin, has also improved; at recent meets he has shown off two impressive new tricks: A Tsukahara vault, and a double backflip off the rings. In addition to new stunts, Maine South gymnastics has also had another new experience this year: a three team "tri-meet" against
Niles West and Niles North. At this meet, the Hawks came agonizingly close to their goal of 110, barely missing their target with a score of 109.5. (To get an idea of how close this is, .5 point is the deduction a gymnast would receive for accidentally touching his foot to the
ground on the pommel horse event.) The gymnasts will close their season with their conference meet on April 25. The fireshman and junior varsity conference meet will be on April 27. Regionals will be the followweek.