Vol 33 issue 8

N'olume 33. Issue 8 December 13. 1996

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Constitution team competes at state

by Michelle Dulski The 2:05 bell rings, and eighth period begins. Many students will review information for a test the following day or correct homework from the previous night. Mr Feichter's eigth period government class will be using the next 45 minutes in the same manner as these other classes. The only difference between this class and others is the extracurricular activity that unites these thirty students: AP Bicentennial Hawks, also known as Constitution Team.

Many people believe that knowledge of the actual Constitution is the only requirement.

This is partly true, although this competition requires more knowledge from the students than merely the literal meaning of the Constitution alone. Many hours of research go into each question. Through this research, strong opinions are formulated and supported by numerous facts.

The thirty seniors that make up the team are divided into six units, each with five embers. Each of these units is given three ^ : questions to research. A four minute presentation must be prepared for each question, although only one question will be asked in competition. All five members take part in the presentation even though it is possible that only one or two of the members may have done most of the research for that particular question. The presentation is followed by a six minute question and answer period. After the many hours each member has put into this

Team members work hard to prepare competition, they went to the Dirkson Federal Building on Monday. December 9 to prove their knowledge at the state competition. Mr. Feichter and Mrs. Canova. the team sponsors, have guided the members along the way by listening to and critiquing presentations and by asking questions that may be asked at the actual competition. The members of Constitution team are as follows: Brian Albin, Todd Andreoni. Laura Beckerdite. Shan-

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Kristin Durianski. Maria Ferschl. Anne Fink.

Olivia Forys. Matt Glavin. Bonnie Johnson.

Nick Kacprowsky. Mat Lake. Larry Logsdon.

Mollie Manrose, Natalie Mazzuca. Lauren Mitchell. Mike Mueller. Kelly Newton.

Danielle Nieciag. Sarah Nommensen, Maya Parekh. Tom Repetto. Laura Schornack, Rachel Stein. Sara Tarnowski. Rose Walczak.

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Helping Other People Eat

by Ines Tin A question you may have been asking yourself all week may have been: why have people been walking around in sandwich boards and carrying coffee cans trying to get me to put money in them? Well, a simple question deserves a simple answer. This has been the annual Student Council Food Drive.

As you probably already know from those nifty stickers you have been seeing around school, this year's theme is H.O.P.E.. or Helping Other People Eat. So have you Helped Other People Eat this 'week? Those of you who have donated money during lunch or homeroom can honestlv an-

swer yes and feel good about helping the needy at this time of year. Also, if you have donated canned food in the bookstore you can feel pretty good about yourself, too. All donations are going directly to charitable causes.

Student Council disperses the donations to the three charities: The Merrilac House in Chicago. The Little Sisters of the Poor in Palatine, and the Park Ridge food pantry.

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I've decided that I don't like holidays.

Okay, maybe that's harsh. I don't like holidays in general. I don't like Valentine's Day, Easter, Fourth of July and Thanksgiving.

To name a few, of course. There's at least a hundred other, newer, holidays (thanks Hallmark!) that I don't like either.

Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that is supposed to apply to everyone. It's supposed to be a sweet, affectionate, lovefilled day. But it isn't. Half the population gets like molasses on a hot summer day, with candy and flowers and other romantic things.

The other half is resentful of the fact that they don't have that "special someone" and gets depressed or bitter. All in all, it's not a good scene. The only redeeming quality of the holiday are those tasty Brach's Conversation Hearts.

Easter. Now I don't want to offend the more religious types out there, because I know it means a lot to some. But to me, it's turned into a candy-grabbing extravaganza. Granted, I really love Marshmallow Peeps, and when I was younger, it was a lot of fun to rot my teeth out of my skull for weeks with the candy I recieved. But for me, there's really nothing to celebrate except possibly the prospect of another two fillings. So no, I don't like it.

Independence Day, aka the Fourth of July, is another bad one. I don't see anyone get really moved by patriotism. I just see an excuse to wear ugly red, white and blue clothing combinations, barbecue, and nearly blow their heads off with pyrotechnics. As far as I'm concerned, you can do that any day.

Maybe it's because I don't seriously love my country. It's okay, it's been good to me on the whole, but loving an inanimate object is not for me.

And of course, there's Thanksgiving. As I realized a few weeks ago, there are two distinct opinions on this holiday. There's those that really appreciate it and those that don't think Thanksgiving is valid. I obviously belong to the latter group. Every Thanksgiving, people feel obligated to gather with their famines. Ifyou want to see them, take time out from your busy life and make a point to see ihem one day or one weekend. It's a cop out for those that want to see their family sometime during the year and just don't make an effort, and hell for those that don't want anything to do with their family.

All things considered, holidays are what you make of them. I don't enjoy making an exibition of one specific day over any other. If I believe strongly enough in an particular idea, person, deity or otherwise, I will make time and not force others to follow suit.

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by Margaret Bvme On my right was my father, and my left, my brother. I had a heaping plateful of food, and a smile on my face. Sitting at my Thanksgiving table, I thought a lot about my felow man.

I gazed down the table at the row of faces, gemerations lay spread before me: my four year old cousin with cranberry sauce on his face and staining his clothes, and uncle with his turkey tie on laughing with his daughter holding her new baby; it was grand. My brothers and I were laughing and re-capping last years Thanksgiving as well as shooting lyrics back and forth from a familiar rap star's album. Earlier that day my family and I participated in a grueling wrestling match with the dogs, and my mom and her sister competed with their gravy recipies. How much more could I want?

This summer on vacation, I found this newspaper (that was actually more like a tabloid) that featured an article on a man that was bitten by a shark that still lived. The title of the article was "I am flippin' lucky." A friend and I, in hysterics, cut out the headline to bring back home. Once I was home, I taped it on the back of my bedroom door. Now I understand that it applies to me as well, and not because of some freak accident.

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Merry Commercialism

by Courtney Ischinger Two weeks from this past Wednesday is Christmas. What does this mean? Well, cold weather, for staners, and...commercialism!

That's right commercialism. I swear it's a ploy. I am curious as to where the true meanings of this holida> got lost and became the circus that it is today (complete with the red and white clown).

What is Christmas? Well, it's the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a real person who preached of love and harmony. That sounds good. What is Martin Luther King Day? Well it's the celebration of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a real person who preached love and harmony. But on Martin Luther King Day, we do not give each other presents and sing around a dying tree. No, we get a day off school to ponder what this man did, to respect his ideals. Christmas is a little different.

Remember, I am an Atheist. I do not believe that Christ was the living God, but I am sure that the way we celebrate this man's birthday would probably make him sick. We get all excited about the "Christmas Spirit," in which we go shopping and create chaos for the time between Thanksgiving and December 25. (By the way. Thanksgiving is also celebrated incorrectly in my e\'e, but that's another article.)

No, instead of careful reflection of our lives and the life of Jesus Christ, we go shopping, Marshall Field's has sales up the wazoo.

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so that we might spend thirteen hours in their store to buy things for other people to tell them we love them. Santa Glaus was invented t Q ^ ^ impersonate a saint that gave small children^^ socks and gloves and fruit. Now, if a child receives socks and gloves and fruit, he is unhappy, not grateful. Because of the mass media that surrounds Christmas, children cannot appreciate the message that Christ wanted to spread.

Christmas is a Christian holiday. But, it is not the most important Christian holiday, as Hanukkah is not the most important Jewish holiday. That honor is given to Easter for Christians, and Yom Kippur for Jews. But the aura surrounding December and the shopping that goes along with i t suggests that people are more likely to believe that these are the most important.

In other countries, where shopping and gift-giving are not the focal point of Christmas, the U'ue meaning of the holiday is displayed.

For example, the Germanic people use this day to give small gifts and spend the day with family; being happy is the ideal. Many Americans give huge presents and spend the day fighting with family.

Is the true meaning of Chrisunas really in commercialism? If it is, and I am wrong, please, tell me. But, somehow. I think thatj Christmas is really about love and the celebration of the life of a man who taught about peace.

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Backwards and behind the times

by Matt Haak Today, an estimated 20 million people world wide will use the Internet. They will read what other people have to say, and say whatever they wish to say in response. Never before have millions of people been able to use such an enormous resource of information. People can now share their ideas and read others from the comfort of their own home or office. Next year, even more people will use the Internet, perhaps 40 million. And in the years following, the usage, speed and availability will increase at an unbelievable rate.

What will this global network of computers be like in the 21st century? Many predict that everywhere you walk, you will be connected to the net through handheld devices.

Some say that it will always be the same; a global network of desktop computers.

Whatever it will be, though, it will be better than it is today and it will continue to be, as it is today, one of the most important developments in the history of mankind.

So, what does that mean to us, the students at Maine South? Well, right now, nothing.

And that is exactly my point. It all means nothing because MaineTownship schools Jiave only one connection to the Internet and i is only half as good as most home computer Connections.

Some might say that this is fine; we have what we need. But, when looking at other schools, MaineSouth doesn't even compare.

I was recently talking to the technology head of District 64 about what kind of equipment and software is available at Lincoln Junior High. He said that within the next few

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months they will be making major upgrades to their current labs and classrooms. When I asked him what he was replacing, I was amazed at his awnser.

Currently, Lincoln has two computer labs and all the computers are connected to the Internet through a high speed connection called ISDN. Besides these labs, which are loaded with word processing, graphics, and Internet programs, each core of classes has a couple more computers that teachers can use for grades, E-Mail, and class presentations.

Nearly all the computers throughout the building are networked so that information can be easily transmitted throughout the school.

Now, they're going to replace all that with even more, faster computers, and they're going to connect to the Internet using the fastest connection available. District 64 will be pumping millions of dollars into the junior h igh's technology in the years to come.

Didn't District 207, like District 64 just spend millions on technology in our schools?

Well, yes, they did, but this minor show of interest in technology wasn't even handled very carefully. Maine South students enjoy the writing labs of middl- of- the- road computers running an outdated version of an already obsolete Microsoft Office. Why, may I ask does every single computer have a CDROM drive? Why are the computers Pentiums when olderprocessors could handle what we're doing just as well?

Don't think that I don't promote buying high end systems, but if the district was going to make such a lousy attempt at' updating' our

technology, the money should have been spent in the Technology department, not the English department. That's like buying a hundred sets of encyclopedias, thesauruses, and dictionaries for the technology department, when the English department needs iti Lincoln is not the only school who has it better then us. The majority of suburban high schools have many fast connections to the Internet and provide their students with the latest software and equipment.

Our school district needs to get some idea of what is happening in the world around and realize that they are destroying the opportunities of thousands of students by showing so little interest in technology. Every single computer in our writing labs should have a fast connection to the Internet. All the computers in the library need to be connected to the Internet. The technology department needs to replace its ancient computers running the best CAD programs, not decade old CADvance.

They should be offering classes in real world, useful computer languages, not BASIC, and outdated useless language.

Other districts manage to provide good technology to their students. If money is not the problem, and the school doesn't want us to have access to some of the material found on the Internet, the school board needs to look at other districts and how they deal with the inappropriate Internet material. They will find many schools that have solved this problem while still giving Internet access to hundreds of students.

Time to get with the program, administration; connect the district.

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tions. Not ever>'one could do that. Only a select few ofus are able to read this article, and even fewer of us get the chance to write it. lam flippin' lucky.

The purpose of this article was for me to mearly point out the fact that so many people, everywhere, are taking things for granted. In health class, for example, we had a speaker that was quadrapeligic. He has learned, over time, to be able to do almost eventhing that he did before, but out of a wheel chair. He told our class how much he would like to walk again. How many times do you get up and walk across a room, or around the block? But kver\'time \'ou take a step do you think that nayhc tomorrow you won't be able to ?

NO! Yourability towalkisjustoneofthe manv thinas that we take for granted. Have

you ever thought of fighting with your siblings as a privelage? What about fighting with your parents?

Recently I have tried to think of fighting with my parents as a priveliage, but found it to be incredibly difficult, try it some time, you'll know what I mean. Anyway, my point is that there are people in the world you don't fight with their parents because they don't have any. There are people who don't bicker with their friends, because they don't have any. lam flippin' lucky.

Some of you may be thinking that you know that you are lucky, and you don't need some sophomore girl to tell you so. Well, the majority of us are lucky, and take it for granted. Wedon't realize what we really have, and what other people don't.

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The exact expense of eating

by Katie Rybak and Karin Vonesh You may have noticed it as you were shopping, wandering among the many aisles of your local supermarket: food has become expensive. A trip to the grocery store is not as simple as it once was. Cereal alone sometimes costs more than orange juice, the healthier of the two. Simply feeding a family of five for a week including lunches can often cost over 100 dollars, not counting daily milk purchases at around 2 dollars a gallon. So exactly what is America paying so much money for? We decided to conduct a little research to determine the exact cost of some commonly purchased items to have a basis of comparison.

One item you may easily find in anyone's possession is chewing gum. Most packs of chewing gum cost between 89 and 99 cents.

Carefree and Extra cost exactly the same per stick: 6.6 cents. Wrigley is cheaper at 5.2 cents a stick, and Trident falls in the middle at 5.5 cents a piece. Surprisingly a stick of Cinnaburst (with flavor crystals!) costs a mere 4.9 cents.

Also, we found that Tic-Tacs are very expensive for their size (1.6 cents for one), especially in comparison to Lemonheads and Red Hots. Lemonheads cost about .6 cents each and Red Hots are .2 cents each. Junior Mints are 2.3 cents each.

When companng three basic candies.

M&Ms (original), Reese's Pieces and Skittles, the three come out quite close. Skitdes are the cheapest at about .9 cents each (they also have the smallest amount of fat and calories).

M&Ms are around one cent each and Reese's Pieces are 1.8 cents each.

We also wanted to compare the four types of M&Ms (original, almond, peanut butter and peanut). As mentioned earlier original M&Ms are about one cent each. Almond M&Ms are the most expensive (13 in the 55 cent package we bought) at 4.2 cents each.

Peanut Butter M&Ms are about two cents each and Peanut M&Ms are 2.5 cents each.

"Almond Joy has nuts. Mounds don't."

Candy bars are an obsession of more than a few high school students. What exactly do they cost, though? Jewel is fairly consistent in its pricing of candy bars: each of the ones tested costs 55 cents. Payday (almost totally nuts!) is manufactured by Leaf and is described as a peanut caramel bar. It is. however, relatively small and expensive, at 11 cents per bite. Snickers is perhaps a more popular choice among Maine South students. With chocolate, peanuts, and caramel, this M&M/ Mars creation measures out at about 9 cents a bite. The cheapest candy bar does not even contain nuts, but is peanut-flavored. Butterfinger by Nestle will cost only 6 cents per bite, the best value in the candv bar aisle.

Perhaps a healthier alternative to candy _ bars, cereal can propose a problem for ^ ^ ^ shopper's wallet. So many varieties in differ^^^ ent size boxes...Lucky Charms is a popular brand of cereal. Did you ever notice, though, that there are a lot more oat pieces in each box than there are colorful marshmallows? In a one-cup serving, there are 240 oat pieces, yet only 64 marshmallows, making the ratio of marshmallows to oat pieces 3 to 10. A normal spoon only holds about 10 Lucky Charms, so with care a person can insure that each bite will contain a marshmallow.

One would assume, as is with all products, that the generic or store brand would be less expensive. Is it worth the cut in price to buy this cheaper merchandise? This is solely at the discretion of the individual consumer. An example of a popular food is pizza. To make your own Boboli pizza, the total cost is right around 7 dollars (for a large topped with sauce and cheese). A more frugal shopper, however, would point out that a Jewel frozen pepperoni pizza would cost under 3 dollars.

Shopping can clearly be a major expense.

Everyday products like gum and cereal can add up to a huge grocery bill. Much of this cost can be blamed on the choices that are made. If willins to trade brand names for more economical products, one can still come ouii ahead.

Focus on student excellence...

Name: Samantha Kupsco Grade Level: Senior Activities: Celebration '97 Committee, Class Council, National Honor Society, Pep Council, Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), Spanish Club Teacher's Comment: Samantha is a hard-working and determined student who has excelled in school while balancing many home and extra-curricular responsibilities. She always seems to have a positive attitude and is ready to do what is necessary in order to be successful and contribute.

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Bus boycott began civil rigtits movement

by Katie-Jo Herzog December 21 marks the 40th anniversary !)f the Civil Rights and Social Economic reform that began with Rosa Parks. It was on that very day. December 21,1956, that Martin Luther King, Jr., E.D. Nixon and Ralph David Abernathy boarded a bus to end the Montgomery bus boycott.

Rosa Parks, a seamstress, would not give her seat to a white passenger on December 1, 1955. "I made up my mind quickly," Parks said, she was "tired of being pushed around, tired of Jim Crow laws, tired of being oppressed. I was just plain tired."

"I felt the Lord would give me strength to endure whatever I had to face." said Parks.

"God did away with all my fear. It was time for someone to stand up-or in my case, sit down.

I refused to move."

Parks was arrested and jailed for a few hours. She was also forced to pay a $10 fine, as the city ordinances required.

Nixon, King and Abernathy, three important figures in the civil rights movement, made plans for all African-Americans to boycott Montgomery buses on December 5.

Leaders of the Women's Political Council (an African-American group), joined the men on j h e boycott idea. Parks' stand would be the focus of their boycott.

"She was a charming person with a radiant personality," King wrote about Parks. "Her character was impeccable and her dedication deep-rooted."

King and the African-American community successfully boycotted the bus system for 381 days. There were 18 black taxi companies that began carrying passengers for the same price as the buses. However, the city insisted the cabs charge a minimum of 45 cents. This resulted in over 150 people volunteering their

Parks on her famous ride private cars for taxis.

The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) has come a long way since then. In 1964 the Civil Rights Act was signed. Now, in 1996. we are able to have integration at its highest level ever.

A large turning point for African-Americans began with Rosa Parks. It is ironic that she was attacked recently by a young black male looking for money. Parks comments on the attack: "I pray for this young man, and the conditions in our country that have made him this way."

It was the conditions that gave Parks determination to bring civil rights to the black population of the United States. Her step, however, began a long uphill battle that continues to be fou2ht everv dav.

Photo courtesy of The Bettmann Archive

Major events in the history of the Civil Rights Movement Brown vs. Board of Ed. (1954)-required school integration and destroyed policy of "separate but equal."

Alabama bus boycott (1955)-begun

by Rosa Parks when she refused to yield her seat to a white person.

March on Washington (August 1963)-over 200,000 protest against segregation and discrimination.

Civil Rights Act (1964)-provided federal protection for civil rights.

Assassination of Martin Luther King. Jr. (1968)

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Hawkettes spread holiday cheer

By Vanessa Rickert Hawkettes: Drill team, half time, competitions. Contrary to what people may think, the list of activities the Hawkettes participate in hardly ends there. For the third year. Disney has asked this award-winning team to join them in performing during the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on November 23. Every year the festival concludes with Disney's parade of lights.

Not only were these girls dancing alongside Mickey and his procession down Michigan Avenue, but they also joined the Disney characters and dancers on the stage for the three shows "Remember the Magic." This theme commemorated Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary. The Hawkettes did an entertaining routine with such characters as Roger Rabbit, Goofy, Snow White and even Frosty the Snowman.

In order for everything to look absolutely perfect, the Hawketettes and Disney worked together the week before. They practiced a total of twelve hours, working not only with their feet, but some also with twenty -five foot props. The end result was an Elf, Santa Girl, Royal Banner Bov. Snowflake. Cinderella

Hawkettes pose with Mickey Waltzer extravaganza. People came from all across the country to watch as Mickey Mouse

piioto courte i\ of Vanessa Rickert lit up the Maanificent Mile with his ma.aical wand.

Maine South on the march

by Angela Janik On Saturday November 30, while the majority of Maine South students were sleeping, shopping, filling out college applications or finishing that leftover turkey, the Maine South Marching Band was headed downtown to march in the 5th Annual Brach's Christmas Day Parade.

The mile long parade down Michigan Avenue included the Luvabulls. Gumby.

Rocky of Rocky and Bullwinkle. Rudolph, Santa, bands from across the country, and the Pride of Maine South, the Marching Hawks.

In addition to the thousands of spectators who

lined Michigan Avenue, the parade was nationally broadcasted on CBS. The flags led the way, twirling to the tunes of "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Sweet Home Chicago." The band showed their spirit during the festive occasion by donning Santa hats and playing many well-loved tunes. They were appreciated by all present.

According to Mr. Pressler. "The Brach's Christmas Parade was a great opportunity for us to perform close to home for a large audience of over half a million people." This great opportunity was enjoyed by all. regardless of the weather conditions.

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the drop off zone. Student Council quickly accepted the offer. With the food drop off in the bookstore, two coffee can days during homeroom on Monday and Wednesday.

Snazzy Sticker Day on Tuesday, Double Cannned Food Day on Thursday, and Double Dollar Days Wednesday and today. Student Council hopes to raise more money and food items this year than in any year past.

Make your contribution. You still have

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time! Just grab a Student Council member and drop some money into their can today. If you have not donated money yet this week, then do it today because it is your last chance and it"s Double Dollar Day, too. If you already have donated this week, then donate some more because it's all for a good cause. In closing.

Student Council would like to extend thanks to all who participated and donated in H.O.P.E.

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Hawks on a victorious roii

by Matt Glavin The wresting Hawks started out the 1996season on the right foot.

On Wednesday, November 27, Niles West and Weber traveled to the home of the Hawks for an exciting evening of wrestling. The Hawks had little trouble putting away Niles West, but Weber was another story.

With only two matches to go, the Hawks trailed 29-19. Mark Cameron and Chris Hoheimer came through with two huge pins to win the dual for the Hawks, 31-29. Luke Murchie was also a key wrestler in the Weber match. Down 4-0, Murchie came back to win 5-4. This match set the tone of victor>' and outstanding wresding by all athletes for the evening.

After the bam burner on Wednesday, the Hawks traveled to the Holy Cross Tournament on Saturday. While they failed to meet their goal of finishing in the top three, they did send sophomore marvel Brett Harman and Cameron to the finals of the tournament, where they both took second place after tough

-Hawk Track Season starts January 21, 1996, oin the team in the field« ^ ' ouse now to get in shape!

-Girls Soccer Intramurals Every Monday 7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.

Wrestling club info targets youngsters All boys in 5th through 8th grade who are interested in learning how to wrestle can sign upon Wednesday, December4th at6:00p.m. in the Maine South Fieldhouse.

The Wrestling Club is a member of the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation (IKWF) and the team trains at Maine South on Wednesday nights from December through March. The boys wrestle with athletes their own age and weight. This is a good opportunity to get in shape physically, have fun and learn good sportsmanship.

Registration fee is 870 per boy. A copy of the binh certificate is required for registra"fcon. For additional information on the wresling club, contact Craig Fallico at (847) 8257711.

battles. Cameron and Harman were also named the Hawk Wrestlers of the Week.

But the Hawk wrestlers were not the only ones to recieve honors lately. Recendy, head coach Dennis McCann was also named to the IHS A Hall of Fame for being an outstanding v-Testling coach.

The victories on Wednesday also brought

McCann two wins closer to reaching an impressive 300 total. Now the count down stands at 17, and although it will be extremly difficult, this goal is definitely reachable.

After all, as Hall of Famer Coach McCann says, "It's not rocket science, it's \^Testlingl"

MS basketball preview

by Brian Angarone ExcitementI That is the word used to explain the 96-97 Varsity boys' basketball team.

With speed and quickness plentiful, this year's squad looks to be nothing but exciting.

After an outstanding summer and fall, the Hawks look to give the #9 ranked Dcerfield Warriors a run for the conference title. With the terrific trio of Brian Angarone, Matt Simpson, and Rick Tosch all returning from last year's starting line-up, the Hawks have plenty of leadership.

The rest of the team is quite young, with five super sophomores joining the squad. For the Hawks to challenge Deerfield and make a run for a trip downstate, they will count on these youngsters.

Mike Rizzo and Matt Angarone look to fill out the starting rotation, while Kevin "Bucky" Barret and Todd Gierke look to make significant contributions from the Hawks' deep bench. With a lack of size inside, the Hawks will count on help from skillful players Nick Vassilos and Tim Strauts.

The new fan club, the "Black Terror," has made fan support outstanding.

When all of these factors are added togedier, hopeful obser\-ers feel that they will

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MS beats Trevians in rematch

by Michelle Dulski Although the girls' basketball season began with a loss to New Trier, the competitions after that loss have been victorious. The first game against New Trier was far from effortless. Throughout most of the game, the two teams were within a few points of each other. Although the Trevians won 47-43 many players, such as Renee Schaul with 15 points, Denise Pavichevich and Gina Anichini. each with seven points, and Mar}Friesl with six points, contributed greatly.

Although the game did not turn out as a victory, the team was able to learn what aspects of the game needed improvement in order to defeat other competitors.

A few days later the girls got their chance to prove they had been working hard. They ended up defeating Harrington 65-54. In this game. Pavichevich had a total of 30 points.

including two three pointers. Schaul also contributed to the win with her 13 points, as did Anichini. Kori Bieszczad and Alice Gleason, each with six points.

Success continued to travel with Maine South as they played against Immaculate Heart of Mary and Lake Park. These two games, along with the game against Barrington, were all games in the Bison/Hawk/Lancer Tournament. Maine South defeated IHM 8370 and also beat Lake Park 70-28. In the IHM game, top scoring contributors included Pavichevich (15 points), Rita Fallon and Vicki Manko (9 points), and Schaul and Bieszczad (8 points). Lake Park was unable to handle the tough competition the Hawks presented to them. Pavichevich had 22 points and Schaul had 13 points. Danielle Kain. Fallon, and Mary Friesl all contributed to this win.

Since the Hawks were able to defeat all of

Track season preview

by Elizabeth Gibbons The track season officially begins on Januar)' 21, 1997. Two weeks of hard work should prepare the girls for the first meet against Steinmetz and Resurrection on February 6.

Those returning include senior Katie Rybak. juniors Ines Tiu and Sheree Baccay and sophomores Nicole Wright, Katie Thompson

and Katie Dwyer. Rretuming throwers are comprised of the sister-duo of Deirdre and Tara Larsen. Katie DuPont returns as Maine South's most skilled hurdler and leading jumper Maureen Gunning. The team is also looking forward to the returns of the hardworking, distance crew led by Johanna Zumer. Laura Beckerdite. Gina Kremer and Elizabeth Gibbons.

their opponents in their bracket of the tourna ment. they were able to play for the championship. Not only was the team able to defend their title from last year, they were also given the chance to seek vengance on New Trier, who was also playing for the championship.

Just as with the last time the Hawks competed against the Trevians. competition was very close. Unlike last time though. Maine South was the team that was victorious.

Schaul had 18 points. Pavichevich had 13 points and Friesl had 10 points. The Hawks were able to force New Trier to more than six turnovers. The win was a sweet victory for Maine South.

Varsity is not the only team in the girls" basketball program that has been experiencing victories so far in the season. The Sophomore team is now 3-1, with the Hoffman Estates Tournament Championship Title included among their victories. They defeated Downers Grove South. Naperville Central and Benet in the tournament. The only loss the team suffered was against New Trier.

The next basketball game is tonight, when the team hosts Deerfield. Varsity plays at 7:30 p.m.

Gymnastics season looks promising

by Alison Upton Following the first two meets, the girls" gymnastics season looks promising. The competition was tough and already injuries have begun to plague the team. The girls were still able to display their numerous abilities.

The first meet of the season was against Maine East. The freshmen team left with a victory, although the junior varsity and varsity teams were unable to do the same. Varsity lost 109.5 to 112. This close score left the team hopeful for the next meet. In order to make a victory possible, the team went through rigorous, tiring practices.

The team met competition at home against Evanston. Immence improvements on all lev-

els were obvious after the week of strong workouts. The freshmen team was once again victorious. Varsity and JV were unable to defeat the Evanston teams though. Varsity lost 120 to 123.2. Strong performances by a number of individuals contributed to this score.

Danielle McCullum received an 8.2 on floor and a 7.8 on beam. Helena Beladaluis helped the team by receiving a 7.8 on bars, as did Samantha Schumacher by receiving an 8.3 on vault.

As the season progresses, the team looks forward to meeting new challenges and improving on their already high level of skills.

New challenges wil be approached tomorrow

by Varsity when they meet Conant at noon.

Elena Bleladakis vaults her way to victory.

Phoio b\ Kate Boxchuk