Volume 33, Issue 15 May 2,1997
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Maine South H.S. Park Ridge, IL
Maine South drama is Working Based on Studs Turkel's "Working," the spring play promises to be an interesting showcase of Maine South's talents in the fine arts. This innovative Steven Schwartz production marks the first time that Maine South has presented a play in a present setting. Though written in the 1970's, the show will be set in present day America. Monologues and songs by characters representing different occupations make up the majority of the play. A construction worker, waitress, secretary, telephone operator, trucker and housewife are some of the jobs showcased. The first act features the day shift workers, and the second act, the night shift. The unique musical score, with its rock style, is representative of the urban grittiness of the production. The pit crew will be small, playing different music to characterize each person. Student music director Dave Wilson comments, "The show is like a documentary ^ f American occupations and a cross section kAmerican life. The music really accentu's the play -it is extremely well written."
Dave Wilson, assistant musical director. The show's music director is Brad Haak, a 1994 Maine South graduate, and the student director is Heidi Barton. Janet Lucchesi is the stage manager. The show's large amount of
photo by Kate Boychuck characters allows many students to have substantial roles. Working will be performed on May 15,16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.
"Another laugh, another hug, another chance" "When you give blood you give another birthday, another talk with a friend, another date, another dance, another laugh, another hug, another chance. The words of the American Red Cross urge us to give life through giving blood. On Thursday, May 8, 1997, Maine South will hold a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the back gym. Eligible donors are those between the age of 17 and 75, weighing over 110 pounds and exhibiting good health. The average adult body contains between 10 and 12 pints of blood. Generally, the amount donated equals about a pint. The fluid lost through the donalion is replaced within twenty-four hours and the cells are replaced within six weeks. The process of donating blood is very safe. All materials are sterile and disposed of properly after one use. Once the blood is donated, it is screened for such diseases as hepatitis and the HTV virus in order to protect those patients leiving it. "rhe entire process takes about 45 minutes, from start to finish, although the actual dona-
tion only lasts about 10 minutes. The donor is then given refreshments and a necessary period of relaxation. Donating blood is a fairly easy process which yields great benfits. Forty-five minutes and a pint of blood could
end up giving another person years of life. Students interested in donating must have a signed letter of parent f)ermission. So, if you meet the qualifications, please donate on May
"Do or do not. There is no try." by Michelle Dulski "Do or do not. There is no try." This quote, made famous by Yoda, is the team moto for the 1997 AP Hawks. Although the belief of the team is best summed up in this quote by a little green creature, the goals of the team went far beyond this creto, as the team hoped for a national championship in the "We the People" competition. liie journey to Washington D.C. started even before the arrival at O'Hare Airport at 5:45 a.m. on Friday, April 25. Since August, the team worked dilligently to make it as far as they did last weekend.
Besides competing against 49 other schools in the competition, each day's agenda was filled with activities. Two students, MoUie Manrose and Nick Kacprowski, spoke on behalf of Representative Henry Hyde. Tom Repetto also made a speech at the Vietnam Memorial. Six other students were able to participate in a TV show with Representative Hyde. The team was also able to enjoy the sites of Washington D.C, as they toured the White House, the Smithsonian, Arlington National Cemetery and other famous monuments. It was an experience that will not be forgotten.