Vol 33 issue 7

Volume 33, Issue 7 November 22, 1996

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Maine South H.S. Park Ridge, IL

South's V-Show is "Top Secret"

by Sara Douglass Purchase your tickets with care, move slowly to find your seat, sit back and relax, but not too much, as you enjoy the "Top Secret" atmosphere of this year's V-Show. The production, entitled "Top Secret" V-Show '97, continues the tradition of entertaining shows here at Maine South. The excitement and energy have already been seen in the many preparations which have gone on since summer.

As always, this year offers a true variety of acts. There is dancing, singing, a dramatic interpretation, two magic acts and much more. According to stage manager Janet Peterson, "This show is very entertaining because unlike years past, it offers so much diversity." K.C. Spindler adds, "The show is shorter than in years past, but it's quality." The _entire production has been orchestrated by jdent directors Graham Schmidt, Dave rilson. Mat Lake, Matt Kurinsky, Sara Douglass, Natalie Mazzuca, Aileen DeCourcey, Steve Tallungen and stage manager Janet Peterson,who is assisted by Anne Kelleher and Dave Seigel.

It is definitely imperative to come and see what kind of talent is present here at Maine South and to scream and cheer when friends are finished performing on stage. Also, the trunk skits, which are small humorous scenes

Sara Douglass leads Footlighters performed during the blackouts between acts, are sure to keep the audience laughing, with a few groaners stuck in as well. The stage band again brings style and class to the show, offering a range of musical selections.

This year, the beginning of the show will be a little different than it has been in past

Photo courtesy o/Eyrie years. Instead of simply starting with the Footlighters performing the song "Secret Agent Man," they will be joined by the stage band and trunk. "Top Secret" V-show '97 is definitely something not to miss. Keep November 22 or 23 open to come see the show at 7:30 p.m. in the Clyde Watson auditorium.

English student receives national honors All students at Maine South are enrolled in English classes, since the school requires four years of English in order to graduate. It is an accomplishment to be named as one of the most talented writers in any class. Krista Clarke recognized Kate Bacon, Laura Beckerdite and Anna Szybowski as the most talented writers in last year's junior class. The three were nominated by Mrs. Clarke for the National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Awards in Writing.

This program is in its thirty-seventh year. le program was established to "encourage 2h school students in their writing and recognize publicly some of the best student writers in the nation." Once the students are nomi-

nated, which is an honor in itself, the smdent has two entries to complete. One is an essay regarding an "improptu theme" written under teacher supervision with the time limited to 75 minutes. Last year's nominees were given a choice between two topics: the changing work scene and fear ruling our lives. The second piece of writing which must be submitted is prose or verse which the student considers to be his or her best piece of writing.

Once the entries are received the judging begins. Teams of high school and college EngUsh teachers evaluate the entries. Each piece of work is read twice, then a state coordinator sends the results to the NCTE. A maximum of 876 winners can be chosen rep-

resenting each of the fifty states with at least two winners. Certificates are sent to the principal of the award winning student's school.

The winners do not receive scholarships, however, their names are sent to colleges around the nation along with letters recommending the winners for admission and financial aid.

Dr. Cachur recently congratulated one Maine South nominee for winning the NCTE Achievement Award in Writing. Statistics show that only 13% of nominees received this award. This singles Bacon out as one of the top young writers in the nation. Such adistinction shall prove to be an advantage in all of her future pursuits.

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by Sean Andrews As I was watching Monday Night Football at one of my friends' house earlier last week, I began to wonder why human beings have such strange, well, traditions is what I guess you'd call them. I began pondering these oddities because about ten of my closest friends, including myself, had brought with them as gifts that evening about fifteen pounds of junkfood: everything from brownies to cookie dough. In case you're wondering why, this friend who we were visiting had his left hip dislocated during the second quarter of Maine South's final 1996 playoff game against Thornton. So, my question stands: why do we give the injured candy in attempts to make them feel better? Not that we shouldn't give them anything, but think about it. If you've ever been immobile due to injury you know how disappointing it is to just have to sit or lie there and watch television. Imagine how much worse that would be if you were on a sugar high. Besides that, there's always the possibility of a weight gain, especially if you're immobile for a long time and are con tinually receiving fatty foods. I know this all sounds obscure and I don't have an alternative suggestion, but let me get into a situation that puzzles me and almost everyone can relate to What about grass? Why do we have grass in front of our houses? Who picked grass? Of course, one can argue that we're in a prairie and it was always there, but what about the rest of the vegetation? Who decided to eliminate that? One of my friends argued that people like to have it because it looks nice. So, why not flowers? That same person also argued that you can't walk on flowers, and that flowers are not nice and soft for little kids to play on. I agreed with him, also pointing out the bee factor. But, that leaves me to argue, why not moss? Or sand, maybe? Those are soft, nice to look at and you don't need to mow. What ever happened to the good old medieval moat? Now those were cool.

Now, an even more mystical question: is there a particular reason that we bury the dead? I understand perfectly the argument that there bodies go back to the earth; you know, ashes to ashes, that stuff. But then I ask, why do we put them in extremely expensive boxes in nice suits and then bury them? If burying people in boxes is done out of respect for the deceased, why don't we show them a little more? I have one particular, although perhaps costly, idea in mind: viking funerals.

Load the deceased onto an enormous, beautiful, wooden ship with all sorts of treasures and then cast it off to sea. Watch it fade into the sunset as it slowly bums into the sky. Now that's the wav to go out.

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Objects in the mirror

by Jason Fechner ...Ill-mannered...illuse...illusion...oh, here it is—image. Image, as defined by Webster's, is "an optically formed representation of an object made by a mirror or lens." Hmm, a mirror—anything like the little mirror I see girls whip out during the middle of class?

What are these people checking for? Your nose is still there: your hair is still perfectly styled, and your makeup has held amazingly well through two periods. For some reason, I've become aware of a growing concern among a lot of people regarding their image.

I realize that an image is unavoidable for everybody, but I've created some examples to help you clarify whether your image is genuine ...or merely aesthetic.

How many times do you look in the mirror every morning? One? Two? TWENTY?! Actually, I appreciate certain people checking themselves in the mirror, but if the number of times you see your reflection is greatier than your I.Q., um, "Houston, we've got a problem!"

Do you care whether you wear Levi's or Tommy Hilfiger (or any other high-priced fashion brand for that matter?) I can't see any difference, besides the billboard-like adver•tisement which Hilfiger makes you wear.

What is so special about those jeans? Do they come with options: anti-lock brakes, air bags, oran AM/FM stereo CD player? For $50-$70, I sure hope you' re getting more than cotton (as

in the buttons better be made of gold). If y still think that the name-brand is importa: buy a pair of Levis and a red and blue marker.

I'll hook you up with that little Tommy flag wherever you want.

Do you know what else is going on in the world? A large part of the aesthetic image is an excessive concern towards "social circles" in school. While John breaking up with Jane and going out with Joan is a big topic, there are more important things happening in the universe around you. If you watch the six o'clock news and the John-Jane-Joan scandal isn't one of the leading stories, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

How do you perceive yourself? This is probably the most important question because it deals with everyone individually. Go look in a mirror (unless you're sitting in class) and try to see your "inner" reflection. Do you see yourself as an individual? Are you a conformist? Everyone is unique, I hope you see this.

Do what people have been telling you since you were bom—be yourself. Don't worry about talking to that "loser" next to you. Who cares if you don't wear "designer" clothes?

(Remember what happened to Z Cavaricci?

Me neither.) ^ ^ If "yourself' is $70 jeans and a huge p h o ^ ^ bill form you social-hours on the phone, r o ^ ^ with it. However, remember tha you've got only four short years here—try not to waste them on petty things.

The D'Souza tradition

by Alyson D 'Souza Every Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember, has been at my house. All the D'Souza's come over for what they consider to be a normal Thanksgiving. My mother wakes up early and starts to cook her 18 pound turkey along with everything else that is a part of the famous dinner. Around two o'clock family members start coming, but of course we won't eat until five o'clock because Auntie Lizzie's family is notorious for being late to every family gathering. The earliest they ever arrived was 4:30 and for them to break that record would be a miracle!

Along with the family comes their own home-cooked food. Even though they know that my mother has spent hours cooking and preparing everything to perfection, they still insist on brining their own creations. They bring about two items each and with ten families, there's a whole lot of food. The food that they bring is the thing that kills Thanksgiving to any other family. It's all Indian food, not chips and dessert of some kind, full blown

spicy as it can get, Indian food. Everyone enjoys the turkey, but the Indian food is first to go. And since my mom isn't Indian, she barely even tries her turkey and just pigs out on what my aunt's have cooked.

When it's finally time to eat, the same things happen every year. The cousins all go first and sit in my kitchen and family room with our cheap plastic plates and utensils; then the adults go into the dining room with the expensive plates, silverware and crystal glasses. Everyone talks and enjoys, then someone asks about the gravy and my mom goes on to tell how she made it using turkey juices. Everyone just looks at her, thinking that she could have waited until the conclusion of the meal to share that with them.

At dessert time, everyone complains that they're too full, but when my mom, cousins and I are eating our desserts, our parents ^ i | ^ come over to "just have a bite," but in realit^^^ they are eating the whole thing. Yet believe it or not, they're not hungry, they're full. So then continued on page 8

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Is anybody truly listening?

by Kristin Durianski In my three and a half years at Maine South, I have witnessed many activities: geometry, freshman swimming in gym, and parapros on a rampage. But, to me, there has been nothing so atrocious as the lack of respect shown to students and their parents by the administration.

It is my understanding that students come to school in order to receive the best education possible and that administrators are to create the best environment in order for us to receive it. This is to be a joint effort. Students are not to feel forced to be subordinate just because many of us are still minors.

We are people, the people that keep the administration in business. However, we have been made to feel like mold on a shower curtain.

Parents, who should be an integral part of the educational process, are treated harshly.

For example, at the end of last year, my mother called the Deans' Office to ask them to notify me of a family emergency. Her request was refused, because, in their words, "We don't know where she is right now." Give me a break. They would know where I was if I had been wearing a hat. Would it have been too

much trouble to call my physics class and ask me to come to the office?

Apparently it was. I realize that giving me a much needed message takes too much time away from the usual business of handing out detentions to the freshmen who act up in study hall. I finally received the message, an hour later. Guess they didn't want to interrupt the educational process.

Another characteristic of the administration is stubbxDmness. When they make mistakes, they fail to rectify themselves quickly.

Several students with siblings at Maine South, upon receiving their parents' conference schedules, found that the schedules overlapped.

When the personnel office was contacted, an administrator failed to apologize and asked the parents if they ever make mistakes at work. Speaking for myself, no. I work at a doctor's office and strive for perfection. If a patient thinks that a mistake has been made, I have to kiss their butt and do everything I can to rectify that mistake and more. All that at $7.50 an hour. Gee, I wonder how much our administrators make....

I would like to know where priorities lie in this school. There are students who smoke in

the bathrooms and there are students who cut class every other day. But what are most students doing when they are stopped by a hall monitor? Violating the dress code or eating sornething. As for the dress code, I know that a gang problem exists in District 207. But, if we are seen wearing a jacket, our heads are bitten off Doesn't anyone ever think that we are wearing jackets because the school happens to be a touch too frigid? Then there are those who run from period to period with a bagel in their hands because they have no lunch period and are stopped. If I am ever caught, I will point out that I am a taxpayer; twenty-five percent of my paycheck goes toward taxes. As I am about as tall as a Lilliputian, no one will believe me and I'll be asked for my ID. They'll think it's fake, and won't believe that I am 18 and working. I'll happily show them my income tax returns. Think about priorities, people.

I am glad that I am leaving soon, for I believe that I and every other student are not receiving the respect and the credit that we so deserve. Just because we are teenagers does not mean that we are clueless, helpless and therefore don't deserve respect. Remember, without us there would be no Maine South.

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by Alison Milnamow "It was too easy, I must have been wrong."

I hate this feeling, it's so disturbing. It comes after tests sometimes. So, then I have to go back and check every problem. Just to make sure that everything is right. Even after I turn it in, I have this nagging feeling...something must be wrong.

This is the same feeling I had after seeing an ad for a home HTV test. It claimed confidentiality and immediate results. I couldn't help being a skeptic; it's just too easy. All you need to get this test is a credit card to charge it on. After that you become a number; within days you receive an unmarked package. You take the test, mail away your blood samples and within a few more days you receive the results by phone.

Okay, it's easy and confidential, but am I the only one who sees this not working? The test requires you to take three blood samples.

Although IV drug users may be comfortable about pricking themselves with needles, the common f)erson isn't. Nor is he good at it. So, we're requiring people who might be uncom-

fortable with pricking themselves, not once, but three times!

Then you have to send your blood through the mail. Although HIV cannot be spread through the mail, it is possible that other diseases, such as Hepatitis can be. This gives postal workers, who are always suffering paper cuts, an unnecessary risk on the job.

In the program you are only a number. This provides the opportunity for mistakes to be made. At least at a clinic, you are a name and you are a person. The doctors and lab workers are responsible for any mistakes made. If a mistake is made with the at home test, no one is responsible for it.

This means after a woman has been informed she has HIV, in reality she will probably have herself retested, but meanwhile she has informed her family and prepared herself for the dying. Though it is wonderful she is not dying, her life has been turned upside down during this time.

Of course, the reverse is even more tragic.

If a person finds out they are negative, and they continue to live their lives as they always

have. They will be infecting other people with HIV, even though they think they are safe.

This has happened at doctors' offices in the past. At least these people have the doctors to come back to. But everyone who has the at home test has no recourse.

Another problem stemming from this is the lack of counseling. With the at home test, you receive the results over the phone. And although they may encourage talking to someone, most likely this won't happen. Most people don't respect someone over the phone (just think about telemarketers). At least in a doctor's office, you are face to face with someone. A doctor can tell a person to seek counseling, tell them about support groups they can attend. Also, the at-home test offers no information about new medicines, only a doctor can tell you about treatment.

I'm not the only one against this. Many health care professionals also agree this is not a good idea. One day you might be faced with this decision and you'll have to ask yourself: how much is your confidentiality worth?

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New policy targets cutters

by Katie-Jo Herzog and Mike Seelig The new policy for reprimanding students who cut class has proven to be effective at Maine South High School. Out of the one hundred students surveyed, approximately 50% admitting that they had cut class felt repercussions from their deeds.

Mr. Thetard, Dean of Students at Maine South, states the policy as follows: the new policy to discipline the 'cutters' states that it is entirely up to the individual teachers to recognize students' absences. The first one to three incidents result in a letter home and/or a phone call to the parents/guardians of the child. After the third cut, a student will be put on probation in the class of discussion. Thereafter, a student would most likely be dropped from the class with a failing grade. Mr. Thetard stated, "The whole idea is to keep students in class.

They're here for an education and that's what they're going to get."

Who is cutting classes? The seniors and juniors tend to score higher numbers of unexcused absences. The underclassmen only show a small portion, with under 5 percent of students cutting.

The survey showed a 50% increase in

people who were caught cutting. It also showed a decrease of about 30 percent in those students attempting to cut. However, the male students at South only took a 10 percent decrease in cuts and the students surveyed were only at thefirstquarter of the year.

The majority of males at South feel the new system will not affect how many times they cut, nor affect the amount of times they get caught cutting. The majority of females take another approach. They feel that the system will not affect how many times they cut, but it will indeed increase the times they get caught.

Students are not likely to just leave school.

"One of my techniques is to have someone with a mature voice call and say they're my mom," says a student at South, "and it's worked every time!" Another student claims, "I just use an old pass and rewrite the date and time."

Students are creative in their ways to beat the system, yet 60 percent of both the male and female population feel the new system does make it harder to cut class. Of course, not all of the students commenting on cutting actually do cut.

Thirty-two percent of Maine South students have cut class at least once within the last two years. This figure does not include the class of '96, who graduated last year. There is still hope for the 58 percent who claim they have never cut a class at South. The teachers will continue to work hard to keep those children in class.

The teachers themselves have found some problems with the system. Some find it hard to enforce. One teacher commented,"There is too much paperwork that never seems to be handled the right way."

So who takes care of the paperwork? When one follows all the forms from a cut one may end up in the attendance office, the mailbox of a teacher, a parent's countertop, the health office and yes, even the "cutter's" own two hands.

The discrepancies in the new system are constantly being modified so as not to trouble those students with excused absences.

Although Maine South's students and faculty all share different opinions about the new system, it has had a positive effect in lessening the amount of cutting in the hoj)es for a cut-free school.

Focus on student excellence...

Name: Brad Shemluck

Grade Level: Sophomore

Activities: Brotherhood, Football, Ski Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Track, Wrestling Teacher's Comment: "Brad is an outstanding young man who possesses several qualities that distinguish him among his peers. His strong work ethic, exceptional enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence make him a pleasure to coach and know."

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Turkeys, pilgrims and thanlcs With Thanksgiving next week and a large number of Americans anticipating this holiday, we at the Features section thought we would provide our loyal readers with some basic Thanksgiving and turkey facts: -A turkey is a large game bird native to North American forested areas.

-Thanksgiving is always celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November.

-There are two species of turkey— the wild turkey, of the eastern and central United States and Mexico, and the ocellated turkey, of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

-Thanksgiving, which originated as three days of prayer and feasting, was celebrated by the Plymouth Colonists in 1621, in honor of their first November harvest.

-Turkeys are classified with pheasants (of the family Meleagrididae and the order Galhformes).

-Domestication of the turkey began in Mexico. The Spanish then carried the bird to Europe in the 16th century.

-There was an earlier Thanksgiving offered in December of 1619, which consisted of prayer by the members of the Berkeley plantation.

-More than 280 million turkeys are produced in the United States annually.

-The Pilgrims brought several domesticated turkeys with them to America in 1620.

-An adult male turkey is about 1.2 meters (4 feet) long with green, bronze and brown plummage, rounded wings and tall, slim, spurred legs.

-The first national Thanksgiving Day was proclaimed by President George Washington and celebrated on November 26, 1789.

-The fleshy growth which adorns the front of a turkey's head is called the snood, the colored growths around the throat are called carbuncles and the pouchlike area also near the throat is called the wattle.

-Thanksgiving was made an annual holiday in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln and was to be commemorated on the last Thursday in November.

-The ocellated turkey is smaller and more brilliantly colored than the wild turkey.

-Under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the celebration of Thanksgiving was celebrated on the third Thursday of November (1939-41) until Congress returned it to its traditional date.

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-Turkeys feed on acorns, seeds, berries and insects.

-In Canada, Thanksgiving, which was first observed on November 1879, is celebrated on the second Monday in October.

-The hen (female turkey) incubates 11 to 20 pale, spotted eggs.

-A baby turkey is called a poult.

-The variety of turkey which is usually eaten on Thanksgiving is called the Beltsville Small White. This variety has been developed from research in crossbreeding and inbreeding to develop a turkey which weighs 10.2 kilograms (22 pounds).

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Students lend a helping hand Maine South students Heidi Barton.

Kathryn Donehoo, Katie English, Lisa Green, Tami Gudukas, Karen Hibbeler, Cori Kabat, Michelle Kamin, Natalie Levendowski, Jamie Lissau and Kathren Swarzynska volunteered their time for Chicago Cares' annual Serv-a-Thon. They were led by English teachers Eileen Klusendorf and Erin O'Malley.

These students lended a helping hand at a Near Northwest side elementary school.

There, they painted a fence, the field house and did other general work to spruce up the school. This is the second time that Maine South students have participated in the event and plan to continue doing so in the future.

Chicago Cares is a non-profit organization that helps various service programs around the city. Each year Chicago Cares sponsors a Serv-a-Thon. This is an event which is meant to donate time, money and people to over one hundred special projects throughout the city. Corporate sponsors donate money and volunteers collect pledges to be paid based on the hours they work. Each year, the Serv-a-Thon has about five thousand participants.

Volunteers who raise 250 dollars or more

Chicago Cares are entered in a drawing. The grand prize winner for the drawing this year was Junior Jamie Lissau, who won a trip to Hawaii.

Miss O'Malley is a year round volunteer with this program. She is part of a weekly tutoring project, called the Cabrini Green

Photo courtesy o/Eyrie Youth Program, which reaches out to three to seven year olds. O'Malley has been tutoring a first grader there for the past year. Students interested in helping with next year's Serv-a Thon can contact Miss O'Malley.

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October Students of the Month The October Students of the Month have been announced and are as follows: English: Bryan Allen, Amy Angarone, Paul Andrzejewski, Kristin Bamette, Christopher Brenner, Meghan Corkill, Lisa Cupello, Derek Cwik, Tony Fonseca, William Heerman, Brittany Knight, Suzie Kostolansky, Marc Menet, Kathleen O'Keefe, Rebecca Orsini, Laura Paine, Tom Repetto, Jon Tribbey, Kelly Williams and Charlie Zei. Social Science: John Armour, Gillian Bender, Marco Capasso, Suzana Denovich, Anne Edison-Swift, Patrick Maigler, Greg Sobkowicz and Edward Uliassi.

Foreign Language: Christina Ananewycz, Kate Aulisio, Lia Gerambia, Lawrence Logsdon, Timothy Magnuson, Piotr Obara, Demetra Papaioannou, Adrianne Pontarelli and Erika Walter.

Science: Brian Albin, Adraina Bartucci, Brandon Carr, Lisa Calenda, Jeff Caudill, Annie Kotis, Natalie Levendowski, Lauren Maloney, David Popiel, Piotr Rewerski, Kate Ristau, Susie Skaczylo, Kathy Skwarcek, Vlada Stankovic, Sean Story, Paul Sulikowski, Pete Wojtowicz and Eva Wytaniec.

Mathematics: Nora Bertolli, Sarah Briggs,

Nick Colic, Sushila Dalai, Erin Green, Tatian Kecman, Travey LoPinto, Colleen Matheu, Kerry McGuire, Julia Mix, Adrianne Pontarelli, Jeremy Schwemin, Eliza Subotowicz and Tommy Tabaka.

Physical Education: Carmen Monaco, Gina Anichini, Rodney Santiago, Paul Poskozim, Joshua Myers, Emily Smythe, Linda Lazar, Mark McVey, Young Song and Brian Fee. Health: Anne Wlezien and Nikki Hinson.

Driver Education: John Moran, Brad Shemluck, Jenny Patel and Philip Williams.

Art/Photo: Marisha Stann, Kelly Lynch, Alison Milnamow, Allison Poulos and Morgan Fantetti.

Music: Elizabeth Douglass and John Gawne.

Sf)eech/Drama: Jay Kukla, Mary Ann Pekara and Mike Tomassi.

Applied Technology: Frank Grabowski.

Ashley Hayden and Sean Story.

Business: Suzana Denovich, Anna Mieszaniec, Cristina Calenda and Jeffrey B agnail.

Home Economics: Lindsay Beyer, Laura Selsky, Lynn Herrmann and Cory Chiovari.

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Swimming season comes to a close

by Karin Vonesh Maine South Girls' Swimming has finished their 1996 swim season. The Varsity Conference meet was held at Maine South on Friday, November 8, with phenomenal swims turned in by many members of the team.

Team captain Laura Beckerdite finished well in both the 200-IM and the 100 Breastroke.

Sophomores Meghan Sarran and Emily Smythe and junior Jill Bender also received medals in their events. Sophomore diver Bridget James took second place in the Varsity A Hawk swimmer on her way to victory.

Photo by Kate Boychuk diving competition. The team took third place

overall, behind Deerfield and Conference Champions Glenbrook North. Much of the team's success can be attributed to the strong swimming of many swimmers who made best times and won points, but were not awarded with medals.

The JV Conference meet, also at home, was held the following day. Although the Hawks finished third, times were strong across the boards and many swimmers took home ribbons.

The season ended on November 16 when the Varsity team competed at Sectionals.

Basketball season is under way

By Michelle Dulski The girls' basketball season has come quickly, with competition already from New Trier and from teams participating in the Bison/Hawk/Lancer Tournament. Maine South is defending the title in this tournament which it won last year.

The team will be welcoming back seven Varsity members this year. Two of these players, senior Renee Schaul and junior Denise Pavichevich, were All-Conference athletes last year. The team does not look at the loss of eight seniors as a disadvantage for this year; but rather as a challenge for them to overcome. To do this, they must build experience and confidence as the season progresses.

It has always been a goal of the program to try to improve on the records set in the previ-

Gymnastics

By Alison Upton With the start of a new season brings expectations of great things. The team consists of a strong group of individuals led by returning seniors Jessica Boudos, Kate Bacon, and Sam Schumacher.

With the talent found throughout the gym, there are a number of potential Varsity AilAround competitors. The Freshmen and Junior Varsity Teams are also ripe with new skills. On all levels, team spirit is already beginning to take shape. Excitement is growing as the team flips, leaps, swings and vaults their way into a new season.

ous year. If this goal is met, this season is sure to be an exciting one. Last year the team had an outstanding record of 26-4. This record is tied in Maine South' s history for most wins in a season.

To meet this goal, the team will be focusing on taking each game one step at a time. The team will not only be looking for leadership from its senior members in accomplishing this goal, but also from this year' sjuniors as well.

As sophomores, they have to their credit a Conference championship and a 21-2 record from the previous season. This year's team will try to continue last season's positive experiences.

The team roster consists of seniors Gina Anichini, Rita Fallon, Danielle Kain, Schaul and Alyson Lofthouse. The juniors on the

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As it has been for the past two years, Maine South is in one of the toughest sectional competitions in the state. The sectional includes five or six state rated teams, including New Trier, Maine West, Loyola, Glenbrook South and Resurrection. The Hawks will be awaiting their opponents with a solid defense and a strong offense.

While the Freshmen and Sophomore Teams will be playing in the Hoffman Estates Tournament, Varsity will be defending last year's championship in the Bison/Hawk/ Lancer Tournament, which will continue into next week.

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November 22,1996

Wrestlers ready for challenges

by Matt Glavin The start of the Hawk wrestling season brings about a sense of anticipation and excitement. The Hawks have gone through a tough workout schedule since last March.

Off-season tournaments, running, lifting, and wrestling were just part of the schedule for the last eight months. TTie Hawks look to improve on last years' record and challenge cross-town rival Maine West for the Conference championship.

The team will look to the leadership of seniors Brian Albin, Mark Cameron, Matt

Glavin, Martin Kotowski, Mike Shimmel and Frank Stanke to set the example for the Hawks. Juniors Josh D'Auria, Scott O'Donnell, Colin Johnson and Greg Goodrich along with sophomore phenom Brett Harman look to wreak havoc among their opponents.

The Hawks are prepared for a season full of long, hard, hot practices, in order to reach their goal of the Conference championship.

The wrestling Hawks have the advantage of many home meets this year which include Evanston, Waukegan, Deerfield and Glen-

brook North. While each wrestler is setting his own goal individually, this year's team has an outstanding sense of comradery and it will show as the Hawks light up the mat.

The JV and Freshman teams will be as prepared as ever, striking fear into the hearts of their opponents. Coach Al Kolar and Coach Tony Reda are working hard to make this years' freshmen the best ever. For if they pour their soul into the sport they too will one day wrestler varsity for the toughest team in the land, the Maine South Hawks. They hope to see you at their first meet versus Niles West.

Hawks look forward to victorious season The Boys' Swim team is readily awaiting the season. The team has dedicated the offseason to hard work including early morning practices. The Hawks will look to senior Nat Tone and junior Matt Wanat for leadership in and out of the pool. The team has set its goal on the Conference championship. Tough meets against Deerfield, Niles North and Maine West could be crucial in the Hawks' battle for the the championship.

Basketball

Maine South will have to try to compensate for the loss of All-State wonder Tim Pashke, who is now attending the Air Force Academy. Wanat plans to step up and fill

Thanksgiving

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one of them finally cuts a piece of pie and pretty soon they all have these huge pieces with lots of whipped cream.All the cousins know to wait about an hour and by that time all of our parents have had more than enough to drink, so we ask fo r money to go out. Every year, we all go to play pool at the Golden Cue, then go to my oldest cousin's house for a little Darty of our own. We either spend the entire

The Boys' Basketball Team is looking forward to a great season. They plan to capture the Conference championship and return it where it belongs, right here at Maine South.

However, this will not be an easy mission.

The Hawks have huge games against Evanston, Deerfield, and Glenbrook North. In order to over come these obstacles, the Hawks will look to seniors guard Brian Angarone and guard Rick Tosch These stellar athletes have what it takes to comjjete tough and their attitudes will spread through the team. The threesome of Angarone, Tosch, and Simpson look to lead the team not only to the Conference championship but also deep into the State Tournament. Senior Tim Strauts also looks to make an impact. These players will try to make up for the loss of Brian Schmitz, and Craig Peirce. The approaching season brings a great deal of anticipation.

George Luxton swims for the Hawks

these shoes, and hopes to qualify for state in the 200 meter race. "The Hawks' first contest is December 5 and all the swimmers and divers hope to see you there.

night at his house or just go back to my house" to the tons of bodies spread all over my house.

The next day all my aunts go shopping at either Woodfield or Watertower Place and then come back to my house to show everyone what they bought for themselves, not for Christmas. They take home their empty dishes, hung over husbands, and sometimes, not always their children.