Vol 33 issue 12

Volume 33, Issue 11 March 7,1997

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Maine South H.S. Park Ridge, IL

Will-a-mania strikes Maine South

by Maria Ferschl This year's musical. The Will Rogers Follies promises to be both enjoyable and entertaining. The show, which documents the life of the Oklahoma cowboy-philosopher Will Rogers in the format of a Ziegfeld follies production, opens on Friday, March 7. Students have been working for over two months in order to prepare for opening night.

The director, Mr. John Muszynski, notes, "I think this musical is a fun way to learn about the Ufe of Will Rogers-one of America's most beloved." And what a life it was. In a period of fifty five years. Will Rogers traveled to nineteen countries on five continents. He performed in follies shows, vaudeville productions, in the movies and on the radio. Wherever he went he left smiling faces and a bit of cowboy philosophy.

The "wit and wisdom" of Will Rogers is presented in a light, comedic manner. Like all musicals. The Will Rogers Follies is filled ^ ^^ith i t song and dance. Maine South is one of first high schools in Illinois to attempt the ow. This is not surprising, as the production is rigorous for all involved. Mr. Mike Pressler, the show's producer, sums this up by saying, "The presentation of this production is marking a new step for the music theater tradition at Maine South. We have broken out of the mold of standard, traditional musicals. It represents real challenges for everyone involved from the actors to the crew to the pit."

The cast, led by Steve Tallungan as Will Rogers, has spent countless hours rehearsing.

Tallungan conunents, "The humorous life story of this amazing American icon coupled with energetic chorus members should prove an exciting role. I'd definitely go see it...if I wasn't already in it." Other key cast members

The cast rehearses the opening number. include Melissa Poulos as Betty Blake, Andy Schneider as Clem Rogers and Diana Kostolansky as Ziegfeld's Favorite. Three children from local elementary schools were also cast to play the parts of Will's children. On the production level. Assistant Director Margaret Byrne and Stage Manager Maria Ferschl have been working alongside Muszynski each day in rehearsal. Complex dances have been added by Mr. Keith Elliot, the show's choreographer.

TTie pit orchestra, directed by Pressler, is playing technically challenging music. Because The Will Roger's Follies is a modern musical, the instrumentation is unique. There are no string instruments and electronic key-

Photo by Ines Tiu boards play a key part in almost every number.

Meanwhile, the stage crew, under the direction of Mr. Pat Sanchez, has been busy building. Among their many tasks was the construction of a massive staircase filling the entire stage. Costume designer Ms. Laurie McCleneghan and her crew have been sewing in order to costume the entire cast.

Overall, the musical has a powerful message and is a great family show. All involved are looking forward to a wonderful run of the Follies.

The musical is March 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 and March 9 at 2:00. The $5 tickets can be bought in the Fine Arts Office or at the door.

Magsamen honored in Hall of Fame

by Brian Albin One of the forgotten aspects of high school athletics which truly separates the good teams from the elite teams are the coaching staffs.

Here at Maine South, we are fortunate to work with coaches who consistently lead our pro^ ^ a;ams to the state's elite. This is very much the e with the football team's coaches. This • ' spring one of the team's coaches. Coach Carl Magsamen, will be recognized for his out-

standing career. On April 5, Coach Magsamen will be inducted into the IHSA Coaches' Hall Of Fame. His 38 year career includes 205 victories and only 103 defeats, 10 conference championships. 12 state playoff appearances, and the Class 5 A state championship last year.

In his thirty-two years as a Maine South assistant. Coach Magsamen has led the always devastating defense and dominating offensive line. Nine all state linemen, including

past NFL great Dave Butz were under his tutelage. These tremendous accomplishments truly merit a place for Coach Magsamen in the Illinois High School Football Coaches Assosciation's Hall of Fame. About his induction. Coach Magsamen says that it, "Is a great honor for me and my family."

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A slice of American Pie

by Natalie Mazzuca

by Nick Castellanos If ramen noodle soup can be sold for 10 "A long, long time ago, I can still rememcents a package, then how much does it cost to ber..." Actually, I can't remember. The song make it? Remember, the company and the "American Pie" by Don McLean was written grocery store must be making a profit on it. not too long ago,right?Wrong. In mid-FebruNow, I'm frightened to think what might be in ary, the song celebrated its twentyfifthannithat little package of powder that you pour versary. So even my twenty one year old into the boiling water. brother can't remember its popularity. The Where do the trap doors in the front hall- song reached the number one slot in 1972, it way near the A-wing lead? I've never seen was McLean's first song and it was also the anyone open one, so why are they even there? pinnacle of his career becoming the longest Do they lead to the basement (which I akeady staying number one hit on the Billboard Top found out is only used for storing less than 10. Though McLean had many other songs, interesting school items like desks) or some- none were the same as "American Pie." where else?

McLean's masterpiece is not only eight Why can I remember all the words to songs and 1/2 minutes long, but also 21 pages of of the 1980s? I even know the ones that came sheet music. What then makes this song so out when I was only two or three years old, popular? Simple, the meaning and symbolism Even stranger yet, I remember my second weaved through this song provides those who birthday, but have no other memories of 1981 - lived during this time a way to remember it, 1987, but those stupid songs and the Chal- and for those who were not yet bom a way to lenger accident. experience it. This song stood for the end of Who decided to change the cable channels the rock and roll era. The "day that music around here? Don't get me wrong, I like the died" is obviously the day that Buddy Holly, Cartoon Network, but I miss Comedy Central. Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper were You can only watch" The Real Adventures of killed in a plane crash on February 3,1959.

Johnny Quest" and "Scooby Doo" for so long.

Not only did the words the "day that music Now if I can keep both Cartoon Network and died" have meaning, but there were also many Comedy Central in exchage for Jim Fowler's ^3ther less obvious symbols throughout the Animal Kingdom channel, then I'll be trium- song. First, was the reference to the "book of phant. love," an obvious allusion to the song "Book Mr. Pibb is widely found in southern Illi of Love" by the Monotones. Several other nois and the rest of the tri-state area, but why lines that embody the era include "dancin' in is it so hard tofindin Chicagoland? The Maine the gym" and "you both kicked off your South vending machines and a bagel shop on shoes," showing the early days of sock hops in Belmont are the only two places that I can a much simpler time. The beginning of the depend on to have it Mr. Pibb is so much next stanza states "For ten years we've been better than Dr. Pepper and frankly, I'm disap- on our own," referring to the length of time pointed in the Coca-Cola Corporation for since the plane crash. such poor distribution of such a fine beverage.

The lines, "The jester sang for the king and Why are the lockers such odd colors? Most queen" and "The jester stole his thorny schools have lockers that are their school crown" have been said to be a reference to E colors. Why didn't they get red or black, or at Buddy Holly and the jester was Elvis. The least keep one of the colors a constant throughout the entire school? I'm not asking to /American Pie repaint all the lockers, I'm just wondering why A long, long time ago they didn't choose the colors more logically in I can still remember how thefirstplace.

That music used to make me smile.

What's so wonderful about the song ;;And I knew if I had my chance "American Pie?" I've never really liked it; That I could make those people dance actually I think it's pretty annoying. It's not And maybe they'd be happy for a while. very strong lyrically, either. It makes a num- But Febuary made me shiver ber of references to famous people, events, et With ev'r>' paper I'd deliver. cetera of the past, but it doesn't compare to the Bad news on the doorstep, lyrical genius of any Bob Dylan song.

I couldn't take one more step.

Does New Trier really think they're "all I can' t remember if I cried thai?" The students seem to have an over- 'V^Tien I read about his widowed bride, whelming amount of school spirit that scares Something touched me deep inside me. I was there the other day, and I don't think The day the music died. it's thatCTeatof an institution.

So b\e-Jr,e. Miss American Pie

song also discusses politics in the next lines^^ saying, "The courtroom was adjourned窶馬d^B verdict was returned." This alludes to the trial, United States vs. Lee Harvey Oswald.

Next, McLean makes a mention of the "Cold War" when he says "The birds (doves) flew off with a fall-out shelter." Who were "the sergeants who played a marching tune?"

Why the Beatles of course-SgL Pepper!

McLean even makes a reference to television.

He did this when he said, "a generation lost in space" telling of our obsession with the future and space shows.

Another lyric reads, "Jack Flash sat on a candlestick," this is obviously Mick Jagger, but why did he sit on a candlestick? McLean uses the allusion to the nursery rhyme "Jack Be Nimble" but changes the ending, showing how the rock scene has changed over the years,fromthe Beach Boys to the Doors. By the end of the song some may think that McLean was getting religious with his line "And the three men I admire most/The Father, Son and Holy Ghost." But in truth, McLean was referring to three of the greatest song writers of his time: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Jim Morrison. When they "[caught] the last train for the coast", all three were on a coast. At the time Lennon a n ( ^ ^ McCartney were both still in Liverpool, i ^ B coastal town in England, and Morrison was busy in L.A. Now, McLean was such an influential song writer and his peers had such respect for him that one of them wrote the song "Kilhng Me Softly" about McLean's ability. Not only was "American Pie", popular in the 70's it also jumped back on the United Kingdom's top 20 in 1991. So if you want more "sweet perfume" to fill your air look for McLean's Greatest hits, titled "American Pie." This album is one of the few times you can have your pie and eat it too!

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Did yon w-riie the book of love .And do you have faith in God above if the Bible tells you so?

Now do you believe in rock-and-roll?

Can music save your mortal soul and can }'0u teach me how to dance real slow?

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Baa, baa cloned sheep

by Stephanie Rieder As the twenty-first century rushes toward us, we are confronted with a new technology which will change our future and the futures of our children. Tomorrow in ''Nature Magazine," Dr. Ian Wilmut and the group of researchers that he worked with, will publish their findings on the latest scientific innovation. The cloning of a sheep!

It is astounding, how many students at Maine South had not yet heard of this discovery. The amazing discovery that I am speaking of, is the fact that humans now have the ability to clone a mammal, using an adult cell, which is already differentiated This means that the cell has already decided what its job will be within the organism and has therefore turned off all of its genes that do not relate to this specific purpose. In the case of the sheep that was cloned, the cell used was a mammary cell. The cell was made dormant and almost killed before it was inserted into an unfertilized egg cell. The scientists had previously removed the egg cell's genetic material, and substituted it with the genetic material firom the mammary cell.

Each cell in the body contains all of the genetic information (DNA) for forming an enitrely new organism. However, as the cell atures the information it is not using beomes inoperative. As the cell was brought C closer to the point of death, something occured that allowed the previously inoperative genes to become unlocked. After the two cells

Pie You both kicked off your shoes.

Man, I dig those rhythm and blues.

I was a lonely teen-age broncin' buck With a pink carnation and a pickup truck.

But I knew I was out of luck The day the music died.

1 started singing Chorus Now for 10 years we've been on our own.

And moss grows fat on a rollin' stone But that's not how it used to be When the jester sang for the king and queen In a coat he borrowed from James Dean And a voice that came from you and me.

Oh and while the king was liking down, The jester stole his thorny crown.

The courtroom was adjoured.

No verdict was returned.

And while Lenin read a book on Marx e quanet practiced in the park nd we sang dirges in the dark The day the music died.

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were fused together, researchers allowed the egg cell to believe it was fertilized by emitting an electric impulse and allowing calcium to be absorbed by the cell. Both are processes which occur in normal egg cells when they are fertilized. The egg cell was implanted in a sheep, and eventually the sheep became pregnant and later gave birth to thefirstmammalian clone, Dolly (named after Dolly Parton).

According to Wilmut, there are some ethical problems relating to this new discovery.

E)r. Neal First stated, "If a wealthy person wanted to clone himself, theoretically it could be done." First, a professor of animal biotechnology and reproductive technology, also holds a position on the National Advisory Board of Ethics. The board decided that human cloning would have no merit for society. However, in the United States there are no laws that ban cloning humans or research related to the topic. The only thing that is regulated is that U.S. tax dollars cannot be spent. "A private clinic could set up and clone that person just as nice as it could be. There are no rules or restrictions preventing it," said Dr. First.

Of course, a human clone is quite a ways off. The process of cloning is not a very efficient one. In order to obtain the single clone, Wilmut used 277 of each cell and only 29 of the eggs developed into embryos. Of the 29 implanted into sheep, only 13 took and made the mothers pregnant Of these 13, only one, Dolly was bom. However, in the tech-

nique could be made more efficient it could be largely beneficial to society, according to some. For example, cloning dairy cows that produce large amounts of mUk could cut the amount of dairy cows needed by a third. It would also cut food costs and help to protect the environment. These wiU all be questions our generation must consider.

Our generation will be the ones making the decisions on what is ethical and what isn't.

Therefore, it might help for us as students, to be properly informed. In the future we will be called on to vote, peiiiaps on human cloning or another incredible, but controversial, topic.

As AP biology teacher, Mrs. Goralka said "Science fiction has now become reality.

What scientists have imagined can usually be achieved."

Chorus the summer swelter The birds flew off with a fallout shelter Eight miles high and fallin' fast.

It landed foul on the grass The players tried for a forward pass.

With the jester on the sidelines in a cast Now the halftime air was a sweet perfume While the seargents played a marching tune We all got up to dance But we never got the chance 'Cause the players tried to take the field.

The marching band refused to yield Do you recall what was revealed The day the music died?

We started singin' Chorus And there we were all in one place, A generation lost in space With no time left to start again.

So come on. Jack be nimble. Jack be quick.

Jack Flash sat on a candlestick 'Cause fire is the Devil's only friend.

And as I watched him and the stage

My hands were clenched in fists of rage.

No angel bom in hell Could break Satan's spell.

And as theflamesclimbed high into the night To light the sacrificial rite I saw Satan laughing with delight The day the music died He was singin' Chorus I met a girl who sang the blues And I asked her for some happy news.

But she just smiled and turned away.

I went down to the sacred store Where I heard the music played before But the man said the music wouldn't play.

And in the streets the children screamed The lovers cried and the poets dreamed.

But not a word was spoken.

The church bells all were broken.

And the three men I admire most The Father, Son and the Holy Ghost, They caught the last train for the coast The day that music died.

And they were singin'

/^Dear Commentary Editors, ^ The group of people I am uaveling with through high school are masters of the work of slow-down. Being, also a master of blame, the student can say, "You never went o\'er that," and get a few extra points on ateSLT give the thumbs up to all teachers who enforce their word and expect students to do some work on their own.

The milieu I travel with is getting cheated outofsomeof the best sources and teachings, but only because they choose to play on political correctness and students rights. .

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The rebellion of a generation

by Julie Wozny and Katie-Jo Herzog It's happening more and more. A jogger changes his route in order to avoid the unpleasant tagging on signs in the forest preserve. A man approaches his garbage can and the graffiti on the side obligates him to purchase a new one. Businesses spend thousands of dollars repairing trucks, buildings and billboards damaged by taggers.

Throughout the course of history, teens have always found a way to rebel against and leave their mark upon society. This generation's newest counterculture is based upon groups of self-proclaimed artists arranged in "crews," who tag their art in view of the public.

The Crime The crime itself is not violent. However, it is costly and frustrating for property owners everywhere. In Park Ridge, most damage is found on the tollway overpasses of Busse Highway, in the woods west of Talcott and Sibley and on the Summit Mall behind the

The downfalls of graffiti * A $1000 fee to those caught * Up to a full year in jaU * Class A misdemeanor * 500 hours of community service *Forced to clean up your own graffiti

Pickwick theaters. Graffiti can also be spotted randomly throughout alleys, parks and street signs.

These crimes are easy to spot, but unfortunately hard to remove. Deputy Chief Herzog of the Park Ridge police says, "mainly they use paint pens or permanent markers, spray paint tends to be too messy for their 'art.'"

Crews establish their territory by tagging their names on a given area within a certain radius of their "home" wall or major graffiti display. "If somebody tags on my territory, I'm going to take it personally, as a direct disrespect to my crew," says Randy, a neighborhood tagger. Once the territory is broken, a tagging war begins and the crime rate increases. The war can go on for weeks, months or even yt us. "Its over when one crew turns

over their territory," Randy says.

Graffiti and Maine South In 1995, Maine South had an incident involving three students with graffiti. These students were expelled from South immedi^ely. TTje students had placed graffiti on the A-wing walls, in the Jock Lot and by the Hamlin gate. The graffiti displayed words and feelings about the Maine South basketball team and other remarks found inappropriate by the school. Maine South strictly enforces a graffiti-free environment and tolerates nothing of its kind on campus.

The Criminal The criminal usually is a male ranging in age from fourteen to their early twenties. In Park Ridge, taggers are mostly high-school aged kids.

The taggers are recruited through founders of the crew. "You have to be good to tag with us," says Alex, a local crew founder. Kids like Alex test artistic abilities of prospective crew members. They then decide who will be admitted to the crew.

"Each tagger has to develop their own style," says Simon, a member of Alex's crew.

"I got mine by watching other kids write."

"Most kids in Park Ridge don't involve themselves with this," Herzog says. Yet even a low number of taggers can create a large amount of damage.

A tagger's work is mostly done at night.

"Sometimes it takes pretty long so you don't want to be in a place where people can see you," says Randy.

When asked why they tag those interviewed all shrugged, and only Simon had a reply. "It gives us something to do, something to be proud of" The Punishment Graffit is determined as a Class A misdemeanor called Criminal Damge to Property.

Persons age 17 and older will be charged with the Class A misdemeanor. It results in a maximum fine of S1,000 and/or a year in jail. Those ages 16 and younger will be treated as juveniles. They cannot be sentenced to jail, but rather sentenced to community service. If given a fine, it must be paid for by their guardians.

"Generally, they may get a small fine and be sentenced to as many as 500 hours of commimity service," says Herzog. Due to the

fact that most taggers are caught more than once, "the judge will take into account the| amount of graffiti they have done," says Herzog.

"I' ve gotten caught before," says Alex. "Its not gonna stop me from tagging again."

The police have dealt with the problems in many ways and have discovered one method to be the most effective. "More and more common offenders are forced to remove it themselves," says Herzog.

"It really sucks when the cops make you erase your own work," Alex says, "There's nothing more frustrating."

The Victim Taggers usually don't pick their victims.

If property is damaged, it should be reported immediately to police and insurance companies. However, most of the time the amount of damage does not meet the deductible, leaving many victims to recover the damages themselves.

The victims are not only prof)erty owners, but also members of the town that find the graffiti unpleasant.

"Nobody wants their property damaged," says Herzog. "Kids that involve themselves in tagging and graffiti should place themselves in the shoes of the victim and hopefully realize^ that damaging property is disrespectful."

A Summary of the World...

If we could shrink the Earth's population to precisely 100 people, with all existing human ratios remaining the same, it would look like this: •There would be 57 Asians, 21 Europeans, 14 from the Westem Hemisphere and 8 Africans.

•There would be 70 non-whites and 30 whites.

•There would be 70 non-Christians and 30 Christians.

•Of the world's wealth, 50 percent would be in the hands of only 6 of the people. All would be citizens of the United States.

•There would 70 people which would be unable to read.

•There would be 50 people who would suffer from malnutrition.

•There would be 80 people who would live in sub-standard housing.

•Only 1 would have a college education.

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A freedom through peace

by Colleen Matheu March 5, 1997 marked the 66th anniversary of India's independence from Britain. It came with the signing ofthe Delhi Pact. Mohandas K. Ghandi led the peaceful reform as the head of the Indian National Congress Party.

Many great leaders throughout history have protested peacefully. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a follower of Ghandi's teachings of peaceful protest. Dr. King helped gain equality in civil rights for African-Americans in his campaigns of the 1950s and '60s. Also, the modem-age protestor Louis Farrakhan, though controversial in the eyes of many, does follow Ganhdi's peaceful example. His efforts also are directed towards helping the African-American cause. He demonstrated this with the Million Man March.

An older generation growing up during the 60s saw turbulant times filled with unrest.

Though most did not take part in the protests, they were necessary to help gain equal rights forAfrican-Americans. Dr. King used his beliefs of peaceful rebellion to gain equal rights for African-Americans.

It was his predecessor who truly began the movement of civil disobedience. Ghandi and s followers were angered by the Simon Commission which denied the right of salt production to the Indian people. Ghandi's protest to the Simon Commission was the Salt March. Seventy-eight ashrams, or followers of Ghandi, went on march to the Dandi coastline. It took 25 days for them to finally reach their destination, where they proceeded to collect salt. This ancient procedure had been outlawed by the British government and Ghandi and his men were sick of being

Ghandi with the first prime minister of India phoi y of The Bettman Archive trampled on. Because of his direction, Ghandi Congress later in the year. spent time in jail. The viceroy of India, Lord The new pact showed how Britain could no Irwin, eventually released Ghandi and his fol- longer ignore the Indian National Congress lowers. and Ghandi's actions. Britain and India had Ghandi had a peace talk with Lord Irwin become partners. concerning India's civil rights and political When Ghandi was sent to the meeting of independence in India's Constitution. As part the Round Table Conference, he peacefully ofthe pact between the two countries, the salt established the Government oflndia Act. This laws were not repealed but people living in act granted more power to India. Indian provsalt production areas could produce salt in inces could now set up a representative form limited amounts. People who resigned from of government. government positions because ofthe protests These strong men: Ghandi with his Salt could return to their jobs. Civil disobedience March, King and his civil rights protests, and would also cease as a part of the pact. Indian most recently Farrakhan with his Million Man Congress representatives would also attend March; fought for freedoom in a peaceful mandatory meetings of the Round Table way. They shall always be remembered.

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The World's Stepping Stones

by Tom Repetto This past week has been Foreign Language Week, celebrated at Maine South and across the country. The week is intended to reflect the merits that studying a foreign language can provide. The theme this year is "Foreign Language: Stepping Stones to World Understanding." Understanding other cultuures helps us strengthen our own.

The activities for the week included a poster contest, displaying the theme and representations of the ideas in Foreign Language, and the annual "Faces and Places" contest, in which pictures of important figures and sites in Spanish, French, Italian and German culture are displayed in the the A-wing to challenge the intellect of the Hawk population.

Futhermore, the teachers of the four languages have flooded the display cases with symbols of their respective cultures.

The Foreign Language Department, faculty and students have much to celebrate.

Summer and Spring Break excursions to Europe have taught students the history and

culture through hands on experience. Constant visits to the language lab have enhanced students' pronunciation skills and overall understanding. Also, the classrooms are superior learning atmospheres where the students

not only receive a tremendous education, bi also have a great deal of fun. Foreign Languages are excellent tools to pave the way for a bright and beautiful future.

Marlins splash into cinema

by Marlin Officers Imagine spending three hours every evening in the lovely Maine South pool. Well, the dedicated Marlin Swim Club does just that.

Since October, the Marlins have been working on a variety of routines for their 33rd annual show "Cinema Swims!" This year's show featured songs from many popular movies.

The show proved to be a success. One routine which "wowed" the crowd was "Water Beaties." This composition was one of those taken to Orlando, Florida for an International Competition.

Besides the annual swim show, Marlin members recently competed in a figure meet at Lattoff YMCA. There, each Marlin representative achieved a first, second or third place award in the category in which they competed. Earlier this year, Wright College requested that the Marlins be guest performers in their water show. Marlins also did a demonstration for the Portage Park Chamber of Conmierce Business Fair.

Looking towards the future, Marlin members are now working for the upcoming competition at Downers Grove and Highland Park High School.

French basketball players visit MS^ French basketball players graced the halls of Maine South on February 18. Mien, Ludivic, Matieu, Marc, Renaud and Tariel traveled from the Mediterrranean coast of France to Chicago in order to observe American culture, and more importantly, American basketball. This trip was arranged by Mrs. Nica Each of the boys followed a French 4 or 5 student that is preparing for the A.P. test.

After school, the team had the opportunity to play basketball with the boys' Varsity team.

Speaking to the French 4/5 class and the French 3 class, the boys shared the many new things they learned during the day. Renaud remarked that he didn't even realize what a

poUtical mess France was in until he heard Mr. Feichter. The smiling faces of teachers and students were also a pleasant surprise for them. Commenting on passing periods, Ludivic informed the class that students have a fifteen minute break between classes in France. Staying at school to participate in activities was also a foreign concept to them.

As for the Maine South reaction to them, many felt that despite the different language, the boys were not very different from American students. The host students commented that the boys were quite interested in "les femmes."

Both the similarities and differences that

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cation at Maine South, Coach Magsamen also devotes countless hours for his fellow teachers. He serves as the chair of the Negotiations Committee in the Maine Teachers' Assosciation. In addition to these involvements, Coach Magsamen was also a head and assistant track coach here at South. Currently, he is an official for both the boys and girls track teams.

Truly well rounded in his involvements.

Coach Magsamen continues to put forth unequaled time and effort into producing a

the involved students noticed helped each i understand the other culture.

quality football team and quality young men.

Although happy about his induction. Coach Magsamen is not yet satisfied. "I'll be back," he says.

There is no secret to the success of Maine South athletic programs. Although our athletes are often blessed with potential, this potential needs to be developed properly. It takes people Uke Carl Magsamen to achieve the athlete's potential.

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Track starting on the right foot

by Mike Mueller The Maine South Hawks began the boys' track season with an impressive win over New Trier. The Hawks dominated by winning 6943 at the Varsity level and 66-65 at the FroshSoph level. Outstanding performances in the meet came from Dino Gardiakos, Phil Lucchese and Tim Bush. Gardiakos showed his wide variety of talent by placing in many different events. His first place finishes in-

cluded the 50 yard dash, and the 800 yard relay. Lucchese had a personal record with a high jump of 5'8". Bush tookfirstin the shot put with a throw of 46' 4".

In the second meet of the year the Hawks faced stiffer competition. In the meet, the Hawks demolished S L Pat's, but lost by a mere three points against Fenwick. Athletes of the Meet included George Gardiakos, Eric Anderson, Pat Maigler and J.P. Veron. Gardi-

akos and Veron both played intergral parts in the first place 880 yard relay. Maigler helped the team by setting a personal record in the pole vault with a vault of 12' 6". Anderson also set a personal record in the 440 yard run, with a time of 56.0 seconds.

The Hawks are looking forward to continuing their winning ways and hope that, by working hard, they can repeat as conference champs.

Swimmers end season at Sectionals

by MattWanat Although the boy's swim team did not attain their goal of winning conference, they had greatswimsat their lasttwo meets. At the CSL North Invite, the Hawksfinishedthird in the meet and third overall in the conference.

Medalists were Nat Tone (second in the 50 yard freestyle, first in the 100 yard backstroke). Matt Wanat (fourth in the 50 yard freestyle, sixth in the 100 yard freestyle), Chris Ploog (third in the 100 yard butterfly).

Brian Pick (third in the 100 yard breaststroke), Ryan Evans (sixth in the 500 yard freestyle), Frank Ramirez (fifth in the 100 yard backstroke), Kevin Duffy (sixth in the 100 yard backstroke), the second place 200 yard medly relay (Tone, Pick, Ploog, Wanat), the third place 200 yard freestyle relay (Rob Bello, Ploog, George Pappas, Pick) and the fourth place 400 yard freestyle relay (Bello, Ramirez, Wanat, Tone). All-Conference selections were Brian Pick, Chris Ploog, Nat

Tone and Matt Wanat.

At the sectional meet, the Hawks swam well, although no one qualified for state.

However, Pick and Ploog both placed in the 100 yard breasts troke and the 100 yard butterfly, respectively. Other medalists were the 200 yard medly relay (Tone, Pick, Ploog,Wanat) and the 200 yardfreestylerelaj (Bello, Pappas, Wanat, Tone).

The Hawksfinishedthe outstanding season already thinking about the future.

Hawks end stellar wrestling season byMattGlavin The Naperville Central IHSA Sectional brought an abrupt end to the Maine South wrestling season. Brian Albin,BrettHarman, and FranJc Stanke all qualified, but failed to place andadvance to the statemeet. Although the season ended on a down note, the season was far from depressing. The Hawks finished the year with a stellar 20-3 record, one of Maine South's best ever. This statistic is also glorified when last year's team was only 1211. With off-season tournament all summer and weeks of intense camps and training, the Hawks made the commitment to improve.

The team knew that Coach Denny McCann was only 19 wins away from 300 and, although it was a steep goal, each member made the commitment to achieve this goal. Highlights of the dual meet season included huge wins against Weber, Niles North and an impressive shutout win against Waukegan.

While none of the 13 wrestlers was an individual standout, when the team combined, it produced a phenomenal team that was near perfect.

This season brought about much glor>', a ^20 win season, victory 300 for Coach J'lcCann, McCann's induction into the Hall of Fame, three sectional qualifiers and three All-

Conference selections (Brett Harman, Mike Schimmel, and Frank Stanke).

Although this was one of the best teams ever, the wrestlers were not content and many have already started to attend tournaments to prepare for the next season. Although the seniors, Brian Albin, Mark Cameron, Matt

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Resurrection ends Hawk season

by Michelle Dulski Highland Park met the Hawks on February 13, at home. Before the game started, the seniors were commended for their dedication to the team. Senior salutes went out to Gina Anichini, Rita Fallon, Danielle Kain, Alyson Lofthouse and Renee Schaul. The team made it a special night for the seniors by beating Highland Park, 63 to 14. Fallon was the high scorer for the game with 17 points. Schaul had 12 points, Denise Pavichevich had 10 points and Alice Gleason and Vicki Manko had six points a piece.

The next day Maine South traveled over to Stevenson. It looked as if Stevenson was going to win this game within the last few seconds when they were up by three points, but the Hawks did not give up too easily.

Schaul proved once again that she likes to take games into overtime when she hit a three pointer before the buzzer. The game was taken into overtime where Anichini and Manko had a basket a piece. Stevenson was only able to score one basket and the Hawks won 60-58.

February 18 marked the beginning of Regional competition for the Hawks. Their first competitor was Niles North. The Hawks advanced to the next round of games after beating Niles North 48-28. Schaul was the

high scorer of the game with 16 points, including two three-pointers. Fallon had eight points, Pavichevich had seven points and Lizzie PugUani had four points. Mary Friesl and freshman Colleen VanHosen also added some jjoints to this victory for the Hawks.

The game that ended the season for the Hawks occurred on February 20 against the Resurrection Bandits. The scoreboard was never in favor of the Hawks at any point during that night. Many times the team came close or tied the score with the Bandits, but they were just never able to pull ahead.

In the first quarter, Schaul and Fallon were the only two players to score for the Hawks.

The momentimi picked up for the Hawks at the beginning of the second quarter. Manko and Schaul scored two consecutive baskets at the beginning of this quarter. Resurrection seemed to be worried they were not coining out strong enough and took a time out. The Bandits did not score in the second quarter for a minute and a half. An exciting moment occurred when Schaul was fouled while shooting a three pointer. She was able to bring the Hawks within nine points of the Bandits after her freethrows.

The third quarter had Maine South looking towards a victory at the conclusion of it. A series of steals, shots and freethrows brought

Hawks sprint to victory

by Lynn Janik The 108 girls that decided to make a commitment to track have definetely demonstrated nothing less than success. After some inspirational meetings, the three coaches secured the complete attention of everyone and really turned everything around for the team.

The Lady Hawks are now motivated and focused on completing yet another untarnished indoor season. They are also looking to win indoor conference.

It was up to the upperclassmen to psych up the team at the meet against competitors Niles North and Loyola on Tuesday, February 18.

Although the team did not display a consistent effort, victory was the end result. The last event secured victory for the team with the sensational mile relay team of Johanna Zumer, Anne Wlezien, Katie Dwyer and Amanda Wolf The girls showed tremendous improvements at all levels and in all areas of competition.

In the jumping events, Katie DuPont triple jumped a 29'3". Litsa Tsaprahs high jumped

a 4'6" and Maureen Gunning jumped a long 14'0". In other field events, Deirdre Larsen threw a 29' 11" and Jamie Martello threw a 29'10".

In the fast lane, Linda Lazar flew in the 50 yard dash with a time of 6.8 seconds. She also ran the 220 sprint in 29 seconds. Wolf had an outstanding 69 seconds in the quarter mile.

The girls focused on winning Hawk Relays this year. It has been five years since the team has captured victory in this meet they host.

The team broke several records and finished with 144 points. Strong efforts allowed the Hawks to win the meet. Nicole Wright broke her own sprinting record with a 6.3 second run in the 50 yard dash. The distance medley team of Gibbons, Wolf, Anna Kurtz and Kremer ran a 14:15.7 minute relay to break the previous record.

Everywhere else, the Hawks displayed pride and skill. Gunning leaped a 15'3/2" into the long jump pit. DuPont once again proved her skills with a 30'4 3/4" triple jump. Lindsay Beyer finished off with a 6:26.6 minute mile.

the team within three points of Resurrection.

The Hawks were only down by one point at the end of the third quarter. This was quite an accomplishment compared to the thirteen point deficit the team had at the end of the first.

The momentum was not consistent in the fourth quarter, though. The team could not keep up offensively with the Bandits. They ended up losing 48-65. Schaul's 21 points, including two three-pointers, helped the team in its efforts. Pavichevich had nine points and Manko had eight points.

One good thing that came from this night was the advancement of two players in the three point contest. Schaul and Pavichevich advanced to the third round of competition held at Loyola. They had to shoot five balls from three different spots outside the perimeter. Pavichevich was able to advance from the competition held at Loyola.

The other teams in the program had successful seasons as well. The Sophomore team ended their season with a record of 19-3. They ended with a second place conference finish.

The JV team, which included the non-starting Varsity players, ended their season 8-0. The Freshmen A team tied for third place in conference and the Freshmen B team tied for second place in conference. The program ( hopes next season will be just as successful.

REMINDER Girls' Soccer try-outs: Monday, March 10 Check signs in foyer for more details Turn in athletic permission slips