Vol 33 issue 13

Volume 33, Issue 13 March 21, 1997

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Maine South H.S. Park Ridge, IL

Swank celebrated at Maine South

by Charles Gosrisirikul Niki Taylor, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford.

Naw, who needs them. Maine South has their own chic and sleek. That's right. Maine South is to hold their first student/ teacher fashion show, "Illusions," on April 4. Sponsored by Celebration, the post prom, substance-free party, the organizers are trying to raise over $20,000. this fashion show is one of their biggest fundraisers.

The idea started last summer when a few students, listening to some RuPaul, sashayed and chanted around the house pretending to be like those models on "House of Style" or in GQ. They asked themselves, "What if we could do something like this at school? But where would we get kthe clothes? And would teachers 'really want to do it?" Well, with hard work and lots of convincing this dream has become a reality.

You're probably wondering the answers to the questions above. In terms of clothes, organizers asked local stores to lend clothes for their cause. Yeah right. Why would big name stores want to help little Maine South

students? They were shocked by their responses. If even one store agreed they would have been ecstatic. But nine positive responses were received. And here they are: Banana Republic, American Eagle, Gap, County Seat, Britches, Gingiss, Old Navy, Express, and Contempo Casuals. Seventy five outfits in all. But now who was to fill all of these outfits?

Well, an announcement was made in the bulletin, expecting only about twenty to thirty people

to respond. Even that was pushing it. But the day of the meeting came and organizers were speechless. Over one hundred students of all classes signed up, excited about having a fashion show. They were well on their way.

The past few weeks have been stressful; planning and meeting occurs day and night. But with the assistance of the parent sponsor, Joanne Blumenshine, the two faculty sponsors, Mrs. Deines and Mrs. Weber, and the total

support of the administration, things are going smoothly. This fashion show won't be like any other show around. Themed scenes accompanied with lights, music, dance and ofcourse lots of style have been planned. There will be guest models fi-om the teachers and staff. So, show your support for Celebration '97.

Come to "Illusions," Friday, April 4 at 7:30, in the auditorium.

Tickets are $4 and can be purchased during lunch periods April 1 -3, or at the door.

NHS announces new inductees After being evaluated on character, service, leadership and scholarship, ninety-one new members were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony on Tuesday, March 18.

The 1997 inductees are: Tiffany Apolinski, John Armour, Sheree Baccay, Erica Bailey, Timothy Baurounis, Heidi Barton, Mary Battista, Jennifer Beacraft, Robert Bello. ynn Bielski, Nicole Bratt, BrId 'idget Bums, Christina Calenda, Marco Capasso, Monica Ca-

porale, Jeffrey Clapper, Robert Collura, Sushila Dalai, Kevin Dawravoo, Aileen DeCourcey, Michelle DeStefano, Alicia Dicks, Kathryn Donehoo, Sara Douglass; Amanda Eich, Michelle Fontana, Michelle Foy, Paul Frederiksen. Michael Frett, Mary Friesl, Bridget Garcia, Melissa Gay, Elizabeth Gibbons, Robert Gliwa, Maureen Gunning, Kristen Hannon, Gregory Hawran.

Jeffrey Hejza, Jennifer Husar, Lynn Janik, Colin Johnson,

Vishal Kamani, Suzanne Karnatz, Michael Kemerer, Ali Khan, Joshua Klaczek, John Kopec, Kirsten Krone, Heidi Krug; Kelley Lake, Kirsten Larson, Jefft^ey Leist, Petter Lerenius, Natalie Levendowski, Nien-Tsai Liu. Krysta Liveris. Michael Lupo, Amanda Madsen, Patrick Maigler, Elizabeth Mocarski, Joanna Mueller, Kevin Murtay, Anna Nawara, Scott O'Donnell, Michael O'Malley; Elisa Park, Radmila Paviche-

vich, Dan Pellegrini, Janet Peterson, Gordana Petrovic, David Popiel, Zora Popovic, Melissa Poulos, Vanessa Rickert, Stephanie Reider, Barbara Rodecki, Demetrios Sarantopoulos, Graham Schmidt, Daniel Smith, Kathryn Spindler, Betty Stasinos, Whitney Swanson, Sarah Tarnowski, Ines Tiu, Andrew Trenkle, Alison Upton, Karin Vonesh, Erika Walter, Matthew Wanat, Matthew Wangrow, Carolyn Weritz, David Wilson, Ewa Wytaniec.

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Pop goes the world

by bean Andrews Just a few weeks ago some of my friends

by Jamie Foltz and I began a game of Trivial Pursuit. What Rock and roll is not always a kind place. It I'm concerned about this time are the generali- can be a hypocritical cul-de-sac, a locale zations that we as people have made about where artists rise and fall with equal force and certain things which we know, using common hardship. Music can nurture or kill a muse, sense, are not true. For example, during this depending on the performer. Bands can reach game I asked two of myfriendsthe following the top or disengage in the blink of an eye. The question; If you were to see the Earth from one constant in music is (ta-da!) change. space, what two colors would you see the most Without change, an artist who's been of? Immediately they shouted in unison, miUdng the same guitar and/or bass line for "Green and blue, man!" years suddenly becomes stagnant and humNeedless to say, everyone else in the room drum. Perhaps the greatest modem example was soon laughing hysterically at the poor of successful changes in music is Irish superanswer they were so sure was right Inciden group U2, whose skin-sheddings—led by tally, for those of you who don't understand I lead singer Bono—are always impressive to have two things to tell you: one, the correct watch. answer is blue and white; and two, stop read Could the same group who brought us ing this column because it might be over your "Sunday Bloody Sunday" also be the quartet head. Anyway, my question is why do people who sang about "Desire" and, later on, being commonly draw the Earth as a blue and green "Even Better Than The Real Thing?" The ball even though the land you can see (which answer is a hyper-positive "YES!" and is is usually under cloud cover) is brown? Who acutely exhibited on U2's new album, Pop. came up with blue and green? Was it Brother The opening track, "Discotheque," is a hood? motherload of electricity and dancefloor Something else in this fashion that makes geared guitar riffs, courtesy of U2's sonically me wonder is where the shape of the heart creative guitarist. The Edge. The next two came from. As most anyone knows from ditties, "Do You Feel Loved" and MoFo," freshman biology (and hopefully not some ijiay scare off any neo-folkies searching for bizarre ritual), the heart is more of a bloody "heavy spiritual content, man." If they would blob of muscle than a perfectly symmetrical, continue listening, the sky-scraping number, happy-looking, curvy shape. As for this ex ample, I believe I might have a theory of how /^: .: dv Margaret Byrne it came about. The everyday heart shape must This IS a little jame for you. Trv' to have evolved from people observing the two match the quote with the movie it came ventricles which give somewhat the appearfrom. The answers are listed, so don't fret ance of two lumps on the top of the heart. But what I want to know is why do the aorta and 1. "If I have to come in here again I am pulmonary artery get jipped? Is it too difficult crackin' skulls.'" to draw some tubes? Trust me, those blood vessels are just as important and necessary as 2. "Ya think mighty mouse could beat up Superman?" the rest of the heart 3. "Do you have a kiss for daddy?" "So And another thing, have any of you people that's how it is in their family.," ever actually seen the shape of a star? I didn't 'i- "Poor slob, Slob with no name." think so. You want to know why? Because 5. 'iLet me out let me out!" "Let me m let they don't have shapes. They don't have five me in!" crisp points; they are big balls of gas. Just like 6. "Goose,.. ya big studi Take me to bed or the sun. You'd think someone would figure fese me foreverl" "Show me the way home out that the sun wasn't shaped like that. Or honey!" maybe someone was stupid enough to stare at 7. "What's the rumpus?'' the sun for a while and they burned their 8.'''I knowitwas youFredo..,} ou brokemy retinas so bad they couldn't see anything but heart." that shape. I don't know. I just always was 9. "She had a big fat bowl waiun' for him bothered when I was little because someone when he came home man..." told me that stars weren't really shaped like 10.

"You know what this is^ This is the that and they were more like dots: just how we worid's smallest violin playmg especially see them. for the waitresses."

Now I could go on and on about this kind of 11. The greatest crick the devil e%-er pulled stuff, but I already feel like I'm leaning a little was convincing the world he didn't exist, bit too close to putting down Lucky Charms y^2. "Ahgeeze " cereal altogether, and I like that stuff.

"If God Will Send His Angels" would appear, as would the shimmering "Staring At The Sun." The following tracks, "Last Night on Earth" and "Gone," are bound to be showstoppers, the former an urgent guitar rocker, the latter a subdued gem.

From there, the band takes electronic trips through "The Playboy Mansion" and "Miami," songs that tip their trip-hop hats to British ambient artists like The Chemical Brother. The transition from "Gone" to "Miami" is a large one, but contrast is part of what has made U2 the artists they are today.

Pop's final tracks, "If You Wear That Velvet Dress," "Please," and "Wake Up Dead Man," are the calm after the storm. The sensuality of "Velvet Dress" leads into the funkinspired grooves of "Please," a song that demonstrates the uniqueness of bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen Jr.'s playing. "Wake up Dead Man" is an inconspicuous barroom song with quiet reminiscence of Rattle and Hum's "Love Rescue Me." The extremes U2 illustrates on Pop are, proofof what can be accomplished when two opposite ends of the music spectrum—^guitar rock and dance beats— are successfully joined. The results make Pop a must-hear for anyone.

13. "With its heart on the outside,.."

14. "J was born in Brooklvn.."

"AHHHHHH..."

15. "Most boys look really good in tuxes.."

16. "..the guy's a litter bug,.no.,. it's the note."

17. "We're on a mission from God." 18. "Kmart sucks" i9. "Show me the money!"

20. "Long Duck Dong"" 21. "Oh Captain my Captam."

22. Those aren't pillows...!"

23. "Jumping Giga-watLs!" 24. "We live in a world surrounded by walls and those walls need to be gaurdai by men with guns."

25. "Kill anyone today?" "Day ain't over yet."

26. "A lot of people go to college for seven years.." "Yeah, their called doctors."

27. 'Hey Mr, Doughnut Head Man, who's tn.'in E to kill you? I dunno, but they bett^ not."

28. 'Onewon3,"..."PiasDcs.'' 29. Door Do not, there is no vy."

30. Tetch me that pitcher, Faimbo}'."

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A terrible disease

by Kristin Duranski Senioritis hasfinallyarrived. Senioritits is not such a bad thing in itself; it allows time for meditation, self-evaluation, and "Saved By The Bell" re-runs. When you try to fight senioritis, however, that is when the problem occurs. It is a terrible struggle, one that drains the life blood and emotional stability from from a person. I should know. Senioritis has been implanted into my soul.

If I wanted to take it easy, then I could deal with senioritis. I could just take Government and English and have eight studies and everybody would be happy, I could. Instead, I signed up for seven AP tests. I'm just mildly insane. My study doubles as my lunch period, I spend hours upon hours atactivities. Senioritis was just waiting to strike like a lightning storm.

Unfortunatley my immune system doesn't fight the disease very well. I haven't given up though. The disease has made me weak, and in

order to replenish my self with energy 1 must devour obscene amounts of Pixie sticks and caffine, amounts that men far stronger than I curl up in the fetal position and scream "I have a tummy ache! I want my Mommy!" Of course the Pixie sticks don't help much with coherence. One night 1 sat in the middle of my living room floor eating popcorn for dinner, guzzling caffine, doing my Calculus homework. I greeted my father by saying, "Buona Notte, signor. The stock market will crash at 10:30."

Sleep. I need sleep. Unfortunately the stock market's been crashing during eighth period- sorry Mr. Feichter.

On the up side, the fact that I'm trying to fight this says something for my resolve. Oh, I work so hard. Oh, I take so many classes. Oh, I do so much. I just want to sit at home and watch Jeopardy while devouring mint-chocolate chip ice cream and Pepperidge Farm Goldfish! Maybe I need a vacation. Maybe? I

need a vacation more than anything. Of course, my crazy obsessive- compulsive behavior would lead over to the vacation- -plane tickets, lodgings, food, limo to the airport. I have a tendency to think things through too much, if you can't tell. Besides, if I took a vacation, I'd be compulsively worrying about the B-minus on my history paper or if I'm ever going to learn how to write a thesis sentence what'11 happen after the AP test If I take a test two minutes later I'll be fine. I'll understand plant physiology after the AP test-maybe.

I will be happy in 72 days when this is all over. We will graduate! (of course then I must figure our what I'm going to pack for collegethat is another article in itself.) I don't know why I even bother to fight senioritis. I am deprived of sleep, shortof temper,andmy soul is screaming to be let out of its prison. It will succumb to this fate if I give up the fight For now, I will continue to do battle with senioritis-and lock my true self away.

Ignorance is not bliss

by Man Atwood Shut up, I am sick of hearing it, and everyne else is too. In light of current debates in Government classes, and the recent AIDS assembUes, a certain moral topic has been brought up. Ignorance has always been the most destructive tragic flaw for all people.

Last month I sat through Uie AIDS assembly with Michael Johnson, the same assembly that every class but the Seniors went to; I then sat with the seniors through our AIDS assembly. May I say the Seniors are the most immature, ignorant, and blundy stupid class out of the entire school.

Every other class was able to take the time to ask questions that benefit other students, and that are appropriate. However, in the entire 45 minutes that the seniors had, about three beneficial and appropriate questions were asked, not to mention the murmur that raced over the crowd when one of the speakers mentioned that his partner was a "he." So what? Why do you care?

I recently got into a heated debate in Govemmentclass, which basically boiled down to people's ignorance with homosexuality, and I am still enraged about that. What Ifindfunny is the hypocrisy behind it all. In one breath I ^ | a ' ve heard someone say that homosexuality is ong, sick and immoral. Then in the next Sentence that same chauvinistic male says that there is nothing wrong with lesbians. 1 wonder why that is! ? Don't deny it- you know exactiy

who you are.

There have always been homosexual people, and there always will be. So why don't you just deal with it? Simply because ignorance is bliss. A lot of people feel much more comfortable prejudging people, and staying ignorant about things they do not understand. That type of behavior is going to cause a lot of problems in time to come. The world needs a lot less ignorance, and much more understandingrightnow. I reaUze that I cannot say anything to make you change your

mind about homosexuality, racism, sexism or just plain prejudice, but I can say that ignorance will never help you along in life, only slow you down and tick people like me off.

Now, let's not stop being politically correct and say whatever we want to; let's shut the hell up unless we have something constructive to say. Your morals and ideals should not be passed on to other people, the other people need to see, hear, and think for themselves in order to develop their own opinions, and not have the same warped perception.

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R. City Slickers S. Back to The Funire T. Commentary Editors (I know this isn'ta movie, but deal with it, OK?) U. The Princess Bride V. Fargo W. Ferris Bueller's Day Off X. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Y. Top Gun Z. Blues Brothers AA. Tommy Boy BB. Burbs CC. Rain Man ..

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A. Raising Arizona B. Millers Crossing C. The Graduate D. Dazed and Confused E. Star Wars F. Jerry Maguire G.Do the Right Thing H. Reservoir Dogs I. Dead Poets Society J. Breakfast At Tiffanys K. Godfather L. Breakfast Club M. A Few Good Men N. The Ususal Suspects O. Wayne's Worid P. The Lion King Q. Stand By Me

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AFS opens up new worlds

by Courtney Ischinger Many students spend four content (or, as the case may be, discontent) years at Maine South. Their summers are spent working at summer jobs, spending time with their friends and playing in the sun. Then, there are the other students. These students take a year, summer or semester off to live in another country and experience a different lifestyle.

These students participate in an AFS foreign exchange program designed to allow high schoolers an opportunity to see a new way of life and a new language.

The American Field Service was founded by a group of ambulance drivers during the first World War. These volunteers were serving in Europe before the American Armed Forces entered the war. During the second World War, they performed the same services; front-line medics, litter carriers and ambulance drivers. After the Central Powers fell, the founders of AFS decided that their services would be better used for allowing schoolage youth to experience other cultures so that they might grow up appreciating the values of tolerance and acceptance.

In the beginning, students from all over Europe were given the opportunity to study in America for one year. American students could study in one of many European coun-

tries for one year as well. Students crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a cruise ship rented out specifically for the "Ocean Crossing" of AFS students. If not enough host families were available for the students to live with, the excess students were sent to boarding schools paid for by AFS. As the organization of AFS grew, so did the programs it offered. Now, depending on which country one is from, the student may choose from a variety of countries varying from Europe and South America to Asia and the former Iron Curtain countries. Students choose from semester, year, some homestay, summer language study, sunmier service or if one is from Europe, trimester programs.

Students live with a host family, which is now guaranteed. The placement process is usually a lengthy one, students and famiUes are matched through similarities in their applications. If, however, there is a problem between the family and student, AFS offers counselors to help remedy the situation. If nothing else can be done, the student is simply replaced in a new home as soon as possible.

AFS students are required to attend school, although the majority of school systems do not grant credit from schools in other countries. This is true at Maine South, so students wishing to study abroad must arrange their

schedules so that they might graduate in t h r e o ^ ^ years instead of four. ^^F AFS students must also abide by the rules of AFS, which include no illegal drugs (as deemed illegal by the host country), no hitchhiking, no unauthorized travel and no driving.

There are currently four students living in Park Ridge through AFS and attending Maine South: Belinda Hart, Niina Kiviniemi, Fetter Lerenius and Michiel van Kelecom. Another two students from Maine South are currently living abroad: Lola Reese and Amanda Eich.

Many others are preparing for their year abroad. Currently there are three seniors which have participated on an AFS exchange: Elise Dent, Mike Pontarelli and Courtney Ischinger.

AFS is a terrific experience for any student to take advantage of. It teaches students a new culture, language and tolerance. Those students who return to their home country find themselves outgoing and independent. They are usually determined and ready to change the world. An overwhelming majority of students who study abroad go into international careers.

In closing, I would recommend AFS to all who want to make friends from all over the world, live in a new environment and hav^ fun.

Focus on student excellence...

Name: Robert Noose Grade Level: 12 Activities: Italian Club, Peer Mediator, Mock Trial Team, Student Government Day, Summer trip to Italy and France Teacher's Comment: "Rob is a responsible and committed young man. In my government course and on our Mock Trial Team, his maturity and leadership skills had a positive influence. Rob helps others and motivates them to achieve excellence. He truly inspired our team."

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Students escape to Canada

by Janet Peterson Ahh, smell that sweet aroma of Chicago smog that lingers in the summer air. Hear the chorus of locust bugs singing, the beeping of angry car horns, the screaming of children, airplanes soaring overhead and the ringing of telephones. Our senses become numb to these dins and impurities after a while, but wouldn't it be nice to live in a pollution-free, peacefully quiet environment where we can become one with nature, if not at least for ten days? Is this paradise? Most consider it that, and contrary to popular belief, this place does exist.

It's called Quetico Park, located in Ontario, Canada, just north of the Boundary Waters near Minnesota. This is a place where one may leave all the problems of society behind and allow himself to be bathed in the serenity and beauty of how the world once was about 300 years ago. A long time ago, French fur trappers and traders paddled these waters, and that is how the history of the "pork eaters" and voyageurs came about. (Canoers paddled at least one stroke per second, which is 60 strokes per minute. They would lose so much weight that they had to literally eat lard from pigs to maintain their weight).

Today the trip is ten days long, seven of which are spent canoeing. Although it is not a school sponsored trip, many teachers are involved: Mrs. Clarke, Mr. Davis, Mr. Drennan, Mr. Male, Ms. O'Malley, Mr. and Mrs. Sanchez and the trip organizer here at Maine South, Mr. Gabauer, who is a summer-long guide for voyageurs. The paricipants take a sixteen-hour long bus ride to Atikokan, Ontario and file into a huge, thirty-six foot canoe, called a Montrealer, to the base island where they are happily welcomed into "another world" by the voyageurs. At that time they receive an instructional meeting where they

learn how to paddle, pack and set up tents and a grill. They also learn the importance of a clean envirionment.

The next day the participants eat a hearty breakfast and are sent out with chosen groups and counselors.

The canoers paddle as far as possible, pausing briefly to take a sip out of the freshwater lakes, which are cleaner than Park Ridge's own tap water. Soon the group hits a portage, which is a trail made through land from one lake to another. A portage can be as short as five meters and as long as one and a half miles. A participant may carry a seventy pound pack on his pack and a seventy pound canoe on his shoulders. When a group finishes a portage they still must paddle in order to find a suitable campsite for the night, with help from their guide.

Although the first day is the roughest and most participants wish for a nice A demonstration in portaging photo by Mr. Drennan cozy bed at the end of the day, by the last day the radio anytime for me. Waking up in the everyone wishes they could never leave.

I Uved through it and I will be going back middle of the night to look up and see so many again this summer. Something about the trip, stars in the sky made me feel sick to my the place, the friends, just instantaneously at- stomach since there was no light pollution of tracts me and won't let go. Being with the cities to block this awesome view. When was same hot, dirty, unshaven people for seven the last time you sat in a waterfall? Try canoedays establishes friendships which will last a ing over a beaver dam and then looking up at lifetime. Everyone on the trip, whether a jock, the sky to see a bald eagle or vulture perched actor, artist or musician has come on the trip on a tree limb?

After the trip, the canoers return "home" to for the same reason.

Something that I witnessed that made my the Voyageurs. After dinner an initiation cerefirst trip so breathtaking was sitting in my mony is held.

The next day the group returns home by canoe with a friend and watching quietly as a moose cow and calf walked right in front of bus. The air and water smell different with a our canoe. Falling asleep to the rhythm of the new appreciation for the environment.

Those interested in the trip should feel free lapping waves against the shore and the graceful mating calls of the loon beats listening to to contact Mr. Sanchez.

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Park Ridge votes on referendum Voting is a crucial part of community involvement. Over 100 Maine South students are registered to vote. As Park Ridge faces an important decision regarding the future of District 64 schools, it is imperative that these students take an interest and cast an informed vote.

On April 1, elections will be held in Park Ridge. Two issues will be on the referendum ballot. On this ballot, voters will be asked whether the Education Fund Rate should be increased by 59 cents per $100 of assesed property valuation. The second question is whether or not a new middle school should be built on the site of the building that currently houses Chicago Futabakai Japanese School.

These referendums have been proposed because there has been a significant increase in enrollment in District 64 schools. Forty-six percent more children now attend the schools, compared to the enrollment nine years ago.

This means that elementary schools are over-

crowded, with some classes being held in auditoriums and hallways. If this referendum is passed, the district also plans to change Lincoln into a sixth, seventh and eigth grade middle school. If the referendum does not

pass, class sizes will increase and mobile | classrooms may become a permanent fixture.

City offices will also be voted on in this election. The polls will be openfrom6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1.

Winter Scholar Athletes The proper balance between academics and athletics is often hard to achieve. It takes time, patience and effort. Scholar athletes have achieved this balance and have reached great success both scholastically and athletically.

At the conclusion of every athletic season, the school recognizes these students and commends them for their excellence. The Maine South Winter 1997 Scholar Athletes are as follows: Boys Basketball: Matthew Simpson,

Timothy Strauts, Richard Tosch Girls Basketball: Gina Anichini, Rita Fallon, Alyson Lofthouse, Renee Schaul Girls Gymnastics : Kate Bacon, Jessica Boudos, Samantha Schumacher Boys Swimming: George Hartman, Nikolas Kacprowski, Lawerence Logsdon, George Luxton, George Pappas, Nathaniel Tone Boys Wrestling: Brian Albin, Mark Cameron, Matthew Galvin, Judson Murchie Congratulations to these scholar athletes.

February Students of the Month The February Students of the Month are: Mathematics: Richard Anderlick, Christina Atanowsky, Mark Bransen, Erica Dietz, Anthony Friel, Jon Hilyard, Amanda Jasinowski, Anna Kerber, Gabriella Kusz, Agnieszka Prokopowicz, Anne Rose, Patricia Ryan, Cheryl Schaul, Rick Tosch, Christopher Woppel.

Foreign Language: Ayn Balija, Robert Levar, Monica McQueen, Angela Plewa, Karoline Salvador, Rita Veron.

English: Susan Abraham, Jill Cohen, Antonello De Benedetto, Melissa Christl, Chris Elkiswani, Ryan Evans, Jason Goss, Maureen Gunning, Ricky Hiselman, Nick Kacprowski, Bryanne Kaminski, Anthony Kovac, Erin Krokoski, Eric Kuntz, Mollie Manrose, Young Song, Angle Woznicka, Anne Wysoglad.

Drivers Education: Brendan Smaha, Nicholas Ferrin, John Bang, Kurt Fleischmann.

Science: Ayn Balija, Robert Bello, Gary Bemacchi, James Cokinos, Michael-Mary Conlon, Angela Evola, Michael Frett, Mehssa Gay, Amanda Madsen, Stephanie Murphy, Stephen Natali, Frank Pulice, Adam Puralewski, Trista Raczyla, Chris Schutt, Matthew Wangrow.

Physical Education: Brian Albin, Christopher Woppel, Allison Kain, Adam Stecc,

Kathryn Klobutcher, Michael A. Blohm, Angelica Wozniczka, Ohvia Forys, Lisa Rinaldi, Todd Gierke.

Health: Serena Hohmann, Anthony Fonseca.

Home Economics: Maren Ronan, Patricia Ryan, Bexy Mathew, Andrea Roth.

Business: Anthony Pontillo, Scott Elmlund, Lisa Calafiore, Thomas Tabaka.

Applied Technology: Michael Papahronis, Justin Eraci, Raymond Nicholas.

Amnesty

by Krysta Livens At Maine South there is a new club.

Amnesty International. Amnesty is open for everyone who cares about our world and would like to make a difference. Amnesty is an organization that works to free innocent political prisoners in various countries by writing letters. Your letters are sent to the leaders of these countries informing them that the rest of the world is aware of the atrocities that are occuring in their country.

Because of these letters, prisoners are freed, torture is prevented and lives are saved.

For more information, contact Ms. Clarke or Krysta Liveris. Remember-write a letter, save a life.

Social Science: Som Dalai, Victoria Fallico, Maria Ferschl, Michael Frett, Megan' Manning, Michael Mercado, Kathy Meyer, Brian Pick, Dani Puckett.

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Undefeated track team looks to CSL

by Lynn Janik Girls' track is off and running this year, and so far no one can stop them. The girls have consistently displayed improvement in their competition and are constantly striving to achieve their goals. The hard work and dedication to the sport has paid off so far, leaving their record an untarnished one still. This year, the Lady Hawks are focused on leaving every competitor wishing for a second chance.

On Saturday, March 1, the Varsity team competed with the boys' team at the Wheehng Invite. The girls finished in third place. There were many outstanding field finishes for the athletes: LindaLazar ran the 55 high hurdles in 7.9 seconds, Deirdre Larsen threw the shot put 31'5", Jamie Martello launched the shot 29'5", Maureen Gunning long jumped 15'3" and Katie DuPont flew over the high bar at 4'10".

Other fabulous finishes for other Maine South competitors included Nicole Wright who sprinted the 55 meter dash in 7.5 seconds.

Elizabeth Gibbons who ran the mile in 6:04.1 minutes and Gina Kremer who ran the half mile in 2:40.3 minutes.

Coming close to victory, the Hawks captured a second place finish in the four lap relay and afifthplace finish in the one and two mile relays.

On March 4, Niles West was left in the dust after the Hawks provided a fierce opposition in nearly every event. The girls competed closely throughout the meet and left themselves with an impeccable record, winning by one point.

Helping the Hawks sprint to victory was Wright with a 6.9 second 50 meter dash and a 28.5 second in the 200m dash. Amanda Wolf ran the quarter mile in 65.4 seconds while Anne Wleizen ran the same race in 65.6 seconds. Kremer once again showed her speed, runing the mile in 5:56.8 minutes.

Once again, the field competitors came to the rescue for the team. Larsen threw the shot 30' 1.75" and Martello was not far behind with her throw of 29'9.75". Wright long jumped a

15'6.75".

The girls look to keep their faultless recorc as they meet tough competitors at conference The team has come a long way, but will not settle for anything short of victory. All levels look to capture the title for Maine South.

Softball

by Michelle Dulski Although the girls have not yet competed this season, the softball team is looking forward to competition from Highland Park on Wednesday, April 2. The team will be looking towards its retuming Varsity members to leac them to victory. Those retuming for another season include seniors Renee Schaul and Ginj Anichini and juniors Kori Bieszczad, Mary Ladra and Ali Pacer.

Other seniors on the team that will be providing leadership for the juniors include Cristina Calenda, Rita Fallon, Bonnie Johnson, Cheryl Schaul and Kara Wisniewski. Together, they will work to achieve victory for the team.

Part of the line-up will include pitchers Ladra, Pacer and Heather Fetro. Schaul can be found playing second base, Bieszczad at retuming Varsity players. These athletes in- shortstop and Patty Ryan at first base. Othei clude Julie Sapp, Megan Erwin, Laura James, players positions vary as the season proceeds Anna Artrip, Alice Gleason, Krissy SeberThe team has eight graduates absent from hagen and Krissy Bachewicz. the field this year. One of those players that Varsity's first taste of the season-to-come will not be there this season is Claire Pawlowwill take place on Saturday, April 5. They play ski. Pawlowski was a three year varsity outRockford Boylan at home at 1:00 p.m fielder and a strong player.

Soccer season starts

by Michelle Dulski Although the soccer season has not started as far as games go, the team has been practicing since March 10. After a rigorous try out schedule, the girls are ready to run the field and score. The team will be looking towards the knowledge and leadership of this year's

Badminton

by Lania Ho Spring is just around the comer and the girls' badminton team is fired up and ready for the upcoming season. Under returning coaches Miss Thein and Miss Douglass, this year's team is ready to attack the courts. As the season is beginning, the team is working hard at practices to show they are ready to challenge their opponents.

The girls will be filling the gap left by Maine South graduate, Sandy Anselmini.

Anselmini was all-conference for two years and the team's MVP last year. Her skills allowed her to finish in first place at number one singles in the CSL Invitational and in second place at number one singles in the CSL Tournament.

The team just played against Leyden on Tuesday, March 18. From this meet, the girls got a chance to see what the season may hold for them.

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Volleyball plans for success

by Jason Fechner Boys' volleyball?! The way that the 1997 volleyball team is approaching the season, they are most definitely the 1997 Mens' Volleyball Team!

After a disappointing beginning to last season, the Hawks reconstucted, with nine Maine South athletes competing in top-level club volleyball in the off-season. Illinois' club teams are structured in that only four or five players from area high schools play on club teams. Not only did Maine South have

nine players participate, but all nine formed one team together. Ever since early October, these nine players have been playing together, building a strong attack; an attack which since has been joined by other integral members.

This attack has been getting stronger all year. In the beginning, the goal was to win the conference championship; later, as the skill level skyrocketed, the goal was to become ranked in the top ten in the state; now, aspirations are towards a run at the State Championship.

While tryouts were taking place two weeks before spring break, remaricable freshman and junior varsity teams were being put together by Coaches Kiley and Zlabis, while Coach George Sherman took control of the Varsity squad for his best run at the "Big Game" in recent years. The bump-set-spiking Hawks are coming to a spec gym near you right after spring break. Tickets are going fast for this action packed season, so come on out and watch the Maine South Hawks as they work towards a state title.

Hawks demolish their competition

by Mike Mueller The boys' track team took a huge step forward in the last few weeks of competition.

First of all, the Hawks dominated in a huge victory over the highly talented Conant Cougars, in this meet, there were many great performances. In particular, the shot putters had an extremely good day, with most throwers setting personal records for the year.

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Hawks did better then they had in many years.

The team captured first place by beating some very formidable opponents such as Glenbrook South, Fenwick and Loyola. Some highlights of the meet included Dino Gardiakos' firsts in both the the 50 meter dash and the 400 meter run and victories in both the four lap and mile relay. George Gardiakos, Tim Bush, J.P. Veron and Phil Luchese also helped the team tremendously with second place fin-

ishes.

The freshmen also had a very good couple of weeks. At their invite at Maine East, the freshmen took first place. First place honors went to Brian Fee in the shot put and the high jump, Bret Sebrhagan in the pole vault and high hurdles, Tim Ciccone in the 50 yard dash and Joe Bailey in the 400 meter run.

The Hawks look to continue their ways to ^ get ready for the conference championship.

Basketball

The Hawks are on fire! Thats the only thing that can said about this

by Joey Haufle team. After a dismall start to the seaIf there is one wordthatcanbeusedto son, the Hawks have turned it up a describe this years varsity baseball team, notch in the post-season. St. Viator it would be experiance. The Hawks have fell victim to the Hawks in double eight returing letterman this year. The over- time behind the outstanding play players hopes to make it a team atmosof Brian Angarone. His 25 points and phere. After a slow spring season last seven three-pointers were enough to year, the Hawks turned it up during the get the Hawks through two overtimes. summer season. They had some great Other key influences were RickTosch, pitching from Brian Moore and Joey who hit 12 of 14freethrows and Matt Hauffle, along with solid defense from Simpson with seven rebounds.

Jon Sosner and Mark Cameron. The team After the play against St. Viator, will also look to juniors Mike Lupo and high expectations were put on the Steve Diduch who are returning for anHawks when they played New Trier. other season. This year the team wiU The Hawks were ready and defeated look to concentrate on fundamentals. the Trevians by a score 60-46. The Under the guidence of their "Zen masHawks smoked the Trevians with stelters" Jerry Romes and Jim Spigois, the lar defense and outstanding offense. team looks to go all the way to the state Angarone and Tosch led the Hawks on championship game. The team askes for the court with their superb play as they fan support as it will essential for the Hawks to succeed.

Uino (jardiakos races lor the Hawks photo by Kale dochuck. have all season.