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NEWS What's been up with -The Marlins ^The Solo/Ensemble Competition
-The Gym Jam -The Fashion Show
COMMENTARY
An alumni perspective Tom Forde says, "Music is good." Oh, Brad!
FEATURES Sex, lies and lockerooms Local school meets with sexual assault charges Drugs: are you a statistic? Conraiunity Beat: Evaluating the DARE Program Holocaust Rememberance Day
SPORTS Soccer starts season on a winning note Volleyball: Hawks still looking for win #1 Track shows potential Badnunton off to a great start
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Orchesis poses for a group picture by Kayte Thomas Not much has been heard from Maine South's dance club—better known as Orchesis—lately. The majority of the students believe this club only works for a few months out of the year to put on a show that runs for two days; some do not even know it exists. Contrary to such beliefs, this group of girls (although it is open to guys) remains busy throughout the year, perfecting the dances which wiU eventually be shown to the public. Their most recent venture was on April 11, when the girls spent Saturday at Columbia College performing in the Young Artists' Showcase. Only two dances were allowed at this event, due to the fact that numerous other schools joined them in the two hour performance. TTie two dances chosen were Charlene DeLeon's "A Spanish Touch," which entwined aspects of her heritage into the dance, and Ms. Sinclair's "DefimkL" The latter involved the entire company. Anyone who saw the Orchesis show at South knows this as the last number, which contained a more modem and yet primal fonn of dance. Arriving an hornlate due to an unpunctual bus, the girls rushed to the stage for the tech rehearsal.
The stage was half the size of Maine South's and on an even level with the audience. It was different from their expectations, but their best efforts shone through as they danced to their utmost. After rehearsal, the company was shown to their room, which they shared with dancers from both Sullivan and Deerfield High Schools. Eager to perform, everybody stretched, danced and prepped for the show. Soon it was the group's turn to dance for the 200 people who filled the auditorium, and they all entered the stage as stealthily as wild cats. As the music began, the company melded into one ever-moving being, which transformed the stage into a veritable jungle of writhing and falling beings as they sauntered across the theater, captivating the audience. The energy burst forth from the girls as they took over the stage, obviously enjoying themselves. None of this could have been accomplished were it not for the efforts of their teacher, Ms. Sinclair. All the dancers enjoy her style and methods of dance—as Krista Diestel, president of Orchesis, comments, "Ms. Sinclair is very motivational to all of continued on page 8
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The Editors by Sushila Dalai Writing something for public reading invites many criticisms. In the case of Property of the Editor there are those that say that sometimes the column has no point, that it is boring, that we use too many quotes, or some combination of the three. Well, it is difficult to find a topic about which you have a sustained point to make. So, this week I didn't. What you read next is an assortment of Utde things I've thought about. Maybe you'll find some that aren't boring and none of them contain a quote. But, if you think they have no point, then hey, I can't make everyone happy all the time. Not being able to think of a topic to write and worrying about paste-up for this issue of Southwords made me realize something. Isn't it strange how everything seems like it is in total chaos, and the goal sees like a far-off dream, yet somehow everything comes together into a presentable product? In the case of Southwords, there are many times when editors do not physically have anything for the issue until the day before the issue is complete. Yet, somehow everyone comes together into one Uttle cramped room, sits at their computer, jokes around while telling and listening to crazy stories, while trying to find the few jellybeans left that are not stale, and somehow we come out with a good product. This realization may have also come clear to people who have been involved with stage productions. Always, the show seems like it will never be as wonderful as you had fu^t dreamed, or as great as the one before. But, somehow, on opening night all the pieces that have never come together before seems to fall into place. Perhaps these observations seem to suggest that it is all right to procrastinate because everything will end up good in the end. However, if something valuable can be created in a few rushed hours, then who is to say what could be created in a whole, thoughtful week? Picture opening the letter from the College Board and discovering that your extra hours paid off. Or consider how this article might have read had I not followed the same plan of action. Maybe I could have found some appropriate quotes...
Teaching the world to listeix by Tom Forde 'Turn that music down!" Sam's mom yelled. "Mom, that's the way it's supposed to be," he replied. "Why can't you listen to music that has a melody? Back when I was a teenager, we listened to music that had meaning." "How can you decide what has meaning and what doesn't? It has meaning to me." Music has had a remarkable influence on people since the beginning of time. Whether it is Beethoven or Kurt Cobain, Oklahoma or Rent, The Beatles or Dave Mathews' Band, each generation has foimd its own meaning in the music that they listen to. But what intrigues each generation? Music can be something different for everyone. Sometimes it's hard to understand what people see in the music they Usten to or play, but the truth is that it doesn't matter what type of music it is, it matters that music makes the world a better place.
Think about a world without music. Think about growing up without having a chance to learn to play an instrument or a chance to sing in the musical. What about no CD's or no radio? What kind of world would this be? Music is a common ground throughout the world and from one generation to the next. A world without music would be a pretty dull place. But what can you do to ensure that the music is kept ahve? Many schools have cut down their music programs throughout the coimtry. If this trend continues, who knows where music will be in a few generations? We must keep it alive and readily available for generations to come. If you want to sing in the chorus or play the tuba, go for it! Without the John Lennons or the Buddy Hollys or the Mozarts of the world taking that step, who knows where music would be today? The bottom line is that music is an essential factor in almost everyone's life; let's keep it that way.
With liberty and justice ...... to all chickens If Thomas Jefferson had never been bom, we wouldn't have chicken wings. At the end of one of his popular cooking shows, Burt Wolfe shared a little theory of his with his hsteners which I found very interesting. His show was focused on the milUons of immigrants who went through Ellis Island in the early twentieth century to start a new life. This particular cooking show was concentrated on the fact that as the immigrants entered the country, they brought their cultures and cuisines. New York sprouted restaurants of many ethnic varieties such as: Irish, Bulgarion and German. This was all well and good, but what struck me as particularly interesting was what Mr. Wolfe had said in his closing remarks to his audience. In the Europe of the Middle Ages, when everyone had their ranks, the word 'equality' wasn't in the dictionary. No one suspected that these social inevitabilities were being reflected in their meals. At a royal banquet, for example, it would have been an easy task to pick out who was more or less important simply by observing what they ate. If roast turkey was served, the person who got the neck, and the person who got the leg would be more expendable that the person who was served the wing. Foremost in the minds of the founding fathen was the idea that the United States of America was to be a democracy. This was put in writing some two hundred years and since then we have been working on gettingridof any signs of social inequality. This includes a complete revamping of that whole dinner scene described earlier. We have managed J | ^ create more "democratic" foods. These foods are so preprocessed and pre-prepared t h a t ^ P the time they make it to the dinner table one piece looks and tastes exactly like the next. This way, the people who eat them feel more equal. The cooking historian concluded his show by stating that the success of such foods as these, like the Chicken McNugget and the hamburger, all stem from our long and hard pursuit of equality among all people.
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Facing my ten year reunion by Elaine Petersen, Class of 1987 I had been looking forward to my Ten Year Reunion ever since I graduated from Maine South in 1987.1 wanted to see how my classmates would "turn out" and (secretly) I wanted to be able to show them what I would surely make of myself. As the years went by I would think about the reunion, the friendships I hoped torenew,the stories I hoped to be able to tell. The years slipped by, one by one, and I soon received a letter in the mail informing me of my upcoming reimion. I had accomplished both more and less than I had hoped to in the past ten years, but looked forward to thereunionwith the same eagerness of the eighteen year old on her graduation day. I began my preparations at once. I dragged a malefriendalong on shopping expeditions to find the dress, I engaged in serious discussions with salesladies on suitable undergarments, and had a half hour consultation at the Estee Lauder counter regarding the proper type of liquid foundation for a gala event such as Y my upcoming reunion. The day of the reunion I got my hair styled and spent an unusually long time applying my newly purchased cosmetics. I gazed at my face in the mirror, wondering if I would be recognized. I arrived at the hotel early and watched my classmates as they arrived; soon my attention was drawn in several different directions as I recognized face after face from my past I never forget a face, and if I know a person for areasonablelength of time, I will never forget their name, either. It had been ten years since I had seen most of the faces present at the reunion, yet I could remember every name without looking at nary a name tag. I don't mean to say that folks hadn't changed: some had put on or taken off a few pounds since the senior prom. A few folks had a sprinkle of silver in their hair, others hadrelativelylittle hair left. But I knew those faces, each and every one. I had seen their faces dailyfromthe time that I was 11 years old (and had moved to Park Ridge) until I was 18. Irememberedthese |- faces enduring junior high acne, pink and ' ' blue eye shadow a la 1983 , and the first peach fuzz of manly facial hair in high school. I remembered these faces pink with blushes at the mention of a crush, lips curled in amusement at a joke whispered during an
assembly, eyes red and wet with tears at graduation. Times had changed, but the faces hadn't As the evening wore on an uncomfortable feeling settled upon me and I tried to identify the source of my discomfort. I began to realize that my ten year separation from my classmates had left me with memories of faces and little else. I had grown a lot in ten years, but by not involving myself with my classmates for over a decade I had a hard time associating the faces that I remembered so well with the adults that they now belonged to. I gaped in amazement at former cheerleaders proudly displaying their pregnant bellies. I had to get over my initial shock at hearing people referring to their "hus-
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bands" and "wives." I did a double take at the sight of former football players smokingfreely,and I never could get over the act of buying a former fifth grade classmate an alcoholic drink with impunity. We had grown up: famiUar faces were no longer those of children, but of "grown-ups," now able to make choices about sex, relationships, alcohol and tobacco for ourselves. As I moved from person to person, group to group, I was updated (and updated others in turn) as to "where we were." I regaled people with news of my masters degree and my divorce (though I am not sure which impressed folks the most). I saw photo albums of smiling babies, I heard of jobs, promotions and moves to states and
countries far awayfromsuburban Chicago. I had time for more intimate discussions with a few folks, hearing of family deaths, births, and other life changes too important to be exchanged in simple small talk. Folks had clarified their values and desires, made significant life choices, had begun to make significant contributions to our world. The faces hadn't changed, but the people had. As the evening wound down I didn't bother to make any promises of "keeping in touch" to anyone; I knew I wouldn't. Too much time had gone by to try and reestablish relationships that had never been very strong to begin with. I would return to work and to my life, the build-up and excitement of thereunionhaving waned. I had another ten years to wait, plan, and dream before the next reunion would roll around. Some faces that were at this reunion would not be there in ten years; the years may claim more than one of us before we can get a chance to reunite. Other faces may change a bit more with time, and I am sure that their owners will continue to change right along with them. As I waited outside the banquet hall for my cab to take me to my mother's home, I was surprised to feel a few tears (Of longing? Realization of lost youth? Recognition of missed opportunities? Regret?) running down my face. As soon as I got in the front door I ran upstairs to free myself from my uncomfortable garments and heavy makeup in the "kids bathroom" just as I had done ten years ago when I got homefrommy senior prom . I know a lot more now than I did back then, and the next ten years are full of even more promise for me. Those next ten years will also bring my twenty year reunion, and I will almost certainly arrive at another banquet hall, recalling every face and every name. Perhaps next time I will bring my own photo album of smiling babies, news of a promotion, a new house, a Ph.D. And like tonight I will likely leave with a head full of news and good wishes. 1 caught my eye in the mirror as I wiped off the last traces of liquid foundation and smiled at my reflection. This face had seen me through it all, and would continue to see me through the potentialities and the realities to come. "You're gonna do fine, Lainie." I whispered, and gave myself a wink before I turned out the bathroom light.
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The Trees music and lyrics by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeston There is unrest in the forest, there is trouble with the trees. For the maples want more sunhght and the oaks ignore their pleas. The trouble with the maples, and they're quite convinced they're right. They say the oaks are just too lofty and they grab up all the light. But the oaks can't help their feelings, if they like the way they're made. They wonder why the maples can't be happy in their shade. There is trouble in the forest and the creatures all have fled, As the maples scream "oppression!" and the oaks just shake their heads. So the maples formed a union and demanded equal rights. "The oaks are just too greedy. We will make them give us light." Now there's no more oak oppression, for they passed a noble law. And the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe and — .....':"''"''"""
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Dominating Products
Kids in the Hall
by Kathleen Dunne Just last week the Chicago Tribune printed an article regarding a student in Evans, Georgia who was suspended for wearing a Pepsi shirt on their "Coke Day." Unbelievable, right? Wrong! Mike Cameron of Greenbrier High School was suspended for just that. The school had invited Coke officials to their school to win a contest in which the school with the most creative idea to promote the distribution of discount cards receives $500. Ifthe schools wins the national competition, they receive $10,000. The school spelled out "Coke" in hopes of w i n n i n g the $500 a n d it went as planned...except for Mike Cameron's prank. While the school determined it to be ver) disruptive, Coca-Cola did not even notice. Once told, they had no problem with it. Diana Garza, the spokesperson from Coca-Cola, claims that "The kid did what a kid does." The suspension brought into view a controversy. Should companies have a monopoly in schools? As advertising increases in every angle, so does the competition to dominate the market. When schools comply with companies to use or distribute only their products, it limits the choices of the students. Many people have different opinions as far as companies dominating the market. After asking around Maine South there had been mixed reviews. This week's Kids in the Hall is a sample of those feehngs.
Do you think that corporations should have a monopolizing contract for only their products in a school or company? "Yeah, 1 guess it would be okay as long as the ' kids vote on what they want and the school chooses the company that the majority of the kids voted on. The decision should not be based on how much the school will receive from the company." - Andrea Roth "I think that certain corporations owning the solitary rights of sale in a controlled environment is horrible. If smdents in a school or employees of a company can't even choose what kind of soda they want to drink, how can they expect the school or company to give them any j&eedom at all?" -Garrett Chen "I think that the schools should do whatever they can to bring in the most money to educate the students." -Bret Olson
"No, because then schools don't have a choice of whattypeof curriculum to use or the best products for the needs of the school." —DanaBarabas
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Teacher's Comments: "Many may recognize Jill Bender as one of those red shiited memberof Peers Reaching Out, but few may realize that her compassion and keen awareness of others' needs serves our freshman class everyday. With an unmatched level of matiuity, she reaches out by listening, supporting, and guiding, always putting othere ahead of herself. As a result, she helps make Maine South a true community." -J. Bravennan, M. Angioletti, E. Klusendorf, MBwiMnaMiwiiBmBtf S. Maksymiu, V. Smith
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Drug use among suburban teens recently has been on the rise. According to the Department of Criminal Justice of the University of Illinois at Chicago "a recent study indicates suburban smdents are more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol then their urban counterparts." This causes much concern among the leaders of Park Ridge. The deputy Chief of the Park Ridge Police, Larry Herzog, defensively said in the Park Ridge Herald-Advocate, "We still believe, despite this study, among our c o m m u n i t y 's comprehensive prevention efforts, that D.A.R.E. is one tool to help kids stay away from drugs, gangs I9B8 1990 1991 1992 and prejudice against people who are different." He goes on to say, 'This study will not
by Dave Smith have an immediate effect on our D..A..R.E. programs." However, maybe it should have an effect According to another article from the Park Ridge Herald-Advocate there are some hard statistics that Mr. Herzog should look at. The article says that 80% of suburban stu> StBuTMn
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pared to the fact that 60% have tried marijuana and 20% have tried hallucinogens. Only 70% of urban kids have tried beer, and only 36% have had enough to get drunk. And only 40% have tried marijuana and only 3% have tried hallucinogens. This is far less in comparison to the statistics of suburban teens. These are some hard figures to digest for the Park Ridge community. M^ Herzog said that in order W help the situation "D.A.R.E. 199Q 1994 1935 1986 1969 1390 1991 1992 199& 199* 1385 1 alone cannot prevent anyone from doing drugs or drinking source: Pioneer Press dents have tried beer, and that 60% have had alcohol. Schools and parents need to have enough to get drunk. This is nothing com- more of a role (in working with children)."
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by Kathleen Dunne Horseplay is something that happens anywhere at any time. Many people, as they grow older, remember the goofing around and the locker room talk. However, as times change so do the jokes and the fun. The fim is not quite as innocent. Prospect High School recently had a sexual assault charge filed against them that demonstrated that locker room play may be out of control. Students told administrators that sexual acts were "normal" horseplay. Three stu-
dents from the freshman football team were charged with sexual assault. One of the three players admitted to bringing a whip to school to threaten the boy who pressed charges. Two of the accused boys were expelled and one was removed from special-education classes. All three boys have sued to return to their classes. While school officials deny knowledge of the attack until after the report, it was shown that a coach from the sophomore football team at Prospect had heard of the assaults from players on his team. Not only
did he hear about it, but he also reportedly joked with his players about it. Although Mt. Prospect police are not investigating this angle, one does need to ask how far locker room "initiations" should go? In this case at Prospect, the play went too far for this young boy. Although locker room hazing has been around for a Ion time, it needs to have limits. The questio^ is who will create and enforce those lim its? Information from Chicago Tribune
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Holocaust Remembrance by Marisha Stann The word "holocaust" means "whole burned" in the Greek language. Originally, holocaust was a religious rite in which an offering was set on fire. In current usage, holocaust refers to any large human disaster When written, holocaust means the complete destruction of the Jews in Europe by Nazi Germany during World War II. We commemorate this destruction every year on this past Thursday, April 23. It is known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. During the nineteenth century, Jews were harassed by anti-Semitic groups. These groups believed that Jews were an alien race while the Arian groups were superior to all. The Nazi party was one of these groups. They came to power in Germany in January of 1933. Led by Adolf Hitler, the Nazis concentrated their efforts for six years on the undermining of the Weimar government. Thus, in 1933, under the control of the Nazis, the German government forced banks and businesses to eliminate any Jewish influence from Germany's economic life. When World War II broke out in September of 1939, the German army invaded the western half of Poland. Polish Jews were treated far worse than those in Germany. Almost two milhon Polish Jews were forced into ghettos, such as the infamous Warsaw Ghetto, surrounded by walls and barbed wire. Germans began the occupation of the
USSR in June of 1941. The Nazi Party Guard and the German police were ordered by Hitler to occupy Soviet territories and to kill all Jews on the spot.
Two months later, Herman Goring, the second in charge (after Hitler) was given the task of organizing a "final solution to the Jewish question." In the following months, tens of thousands of Jews were deported to ghettoes in Poland and the USSR. It was required that all Jews wear armbands marked with yellow stars. Facilities for gassing were built in camps everywhere. The first to be ttansported to these camps were women, children and the
elderly who couldn't work. Capable Jews were sent to factories to do hard labor before they were eventually killed. In April of 1943, sixty-five thousand Jews remained in Warsaw. They resisted the German police for three weeks before they gave in and were shipped to camps. Most were killed in the process. The largest death camp was in Auschwitz. The victims for this particular camp came from all over Europe. Most prisoners were subject to medical experiments, particularly sterilization. Italy and Hungary refused to cooperate with the Germans until they were invaded and were forced to. The Danes tried to save the Jews from death by ferrying thousands of them in small boats to neutral Sweden. When the War ended, millions of Jews, Slavs, Roma, homosexuals, Jehovah's witnesses and Communists had died in the Holocaust. The Jewish dead numbered more than five miUion. In 1993 two museums opened up to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust: the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Yesterday, April 23, was Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day we remember all the pain that was endured during the Holocaust. We commemorate the brave victims whose hves were lost during this horrible time in history.
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Hey, what's been goin' on?^ The halls are alive with the sound of music by Tim Bawunis Everyone either sings or plays an instru ment these days, it seems. Tom Forde (see commentary section page 2) need not worry about music disappearing from the Earth for a long time. In fact on Monday, April 13, music students from every comer of Maine South's
Fine Arts Department had the opportunity to perform a solo, duet, trio, octet or any combination thereof for a judge. Normally the solo and ensemble contest is an IHSA event hosted by some other school in the district. Since nobody agreed to host this year's contest, Maine South chose to have its own "home grown" ver-
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us, and when she is combined with the dancers the result is really gratifying and the entire club is so enjoyable." Ms. Sinclair dances in such productions as Nuts n' Bolts with the Joel Hall Dance Company. Her professionalism inevitably wears off on the performers, and though rehearsals can be long, it is always worth it. The company worked so hard to perfect their appearance, and so far it seems to have paid off. On April 19th a banquet was held to announce the new officers, to which all are looking forward.Through the program dancers are offered scholarships which provide experience and three hours of college
sion of the event here. The evening was a big success. The contest, though not really a competition because performers only competed against themselves, was held in three rooms in the Fine Arts Wing. At the end of the evening, the top performer from each room was invited to perform at a final assembly.
pagel creditThey also take frequent trips to dance halls to learn from other professional dancers. Vice-president Litsa Tsapralis sums up the Orchesis experience when she says, "Although practice is hard, the end result never fails to be rewarding. Each year we make dozens of friends and accumulate memories while having a good time. We're not just about dancing, we gain inner knowledge of ourselves and our peers!" The Orchesis Dance Company can be seen as just another club, but it truly serves as both a stress reliever from daily life and a mind/body enriching activity. Undoubtedly,
those with a love of dance and self-expression who have not auditioned to become part of the company are missing out on what could prove to be a wonderful part of their high school experience. These girls sure know how to have a good time!
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Catch up on Hawk activities Illusions //a fashion fest by Alison Upton Feichter, Mrs. Glunz and Mr. Young added Last Friday was this year's Fashion Show, to the excitement for the audience. All who Illusions II As a sequel to last year's Illu- participated had a great time working it on sions, it was held as a fund raiser for Cel- the runway. A potential career may have ebration '98, Maine South's post-prom party. been found by some, but most just enjoyed It gave all Maine South's wannabe hamming it up with their friends during the supermodels an opportunity to strut their show. stuff. This year's student directors were Said co-director Lynn Bielski, 'The goal Katie Aulisio and Lynn Bielski. With the of the fashion show was most importantly assistance of faculty advisors Mrs. Deines to entertain the audience and have fun with and Mrs. Weber and the help of countless fashion. Raising funds for a worthy organistudent and parent volunteers, they managed zation is the added bonus. The models have to arrange a fantastic show. Seniors and a a lot of fun out on the catwalk, and we all selected few underclassmen acted as mod- loved picking out new clothes." els, sporting clothes from stores Uke Tommy All of the proceeds went to Celebration Hilfiger, Guess?, Gap and Gantos. The cloth- '98. Smdent and parent volunteers have been ing ranged ftt)m casual to formal. How could working hard all year long to help subsidize the ticket price per person. This year's party the models not look stunning? Special faculty guests Mr. Claypool, Mr. will be held at Enchanted Castle.
Crowd tuned in to "Radio Waves" by Anty Goodwin Dm year's Maine South Marlin Swim Club presented their 34th annual show, "Radio Waves." The experienced returning members began wcwking on skills in the fall, welcoming in some talented new freshmen later in the year. The Marlins conunucd rehearsals through the year, spending hours after school chOTcographing routines and designing costumes for the show. The dwlication of the Marlins really paid off as they finally showcased their talent at ihcir year-end show. The show was the final product of many months of consistent effort "Radio Waves** was a great success, said the cheering crowd of family and friends. The year, though, is not over yet In May the outstanding Marlin team plans to represent Maine South at the International Aquatic Art Festival in Borea, Kentucky. Thank you for all your s u | ^ r t Maine South!
by Katie Thompson On April 15 some of Maine South's best female athletes dedicated several hours to familiarize their younger counterparts with the athletic opportunities that they will have in high school. The evening, sponsored by Varsity Club, was open to all eighth grade girls who are considering playing sports at Maine South. Everyone who attended was encouraged to discuss their concerns and question about issues such as balancing academics and athletics, practice schedules and what it takes to be a successful athlete. A brief question-and-answer session was led by the Varsity Club members. The second portion of the evening consisted of mini-practice sessions of each sport. Spring as well as fall and winter sports were represented. Student representatives helped the eighth graders explore the different sports. From the pool to the gym to the fieldhouse students of all ages had a great time. Healthy refreshments were provided by Varsity Club to bring the evening to a conclusion. The event proved successful in intro ducing the many programs for the future freshmen to take advantage of, as well as providing a leadership opportunity for the Maine South female athletes. With the help of Varsity Club, Maine South is building winning teams for the classes of the 2000's.
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Soccer successful thus far
But perhaps the most satisfying victory Starting the season ranked #6 by the Chicago Tribune and maintaining that rank- so far has to be the 2-0 win over state-ranked ing by beating several top opponents, the conference rival Evanston. Despite the girls' soccer team might surprise you if you physical play of the much larger Wildkits, the Hawks rose to each challenge, scoring a heard them talking about their ranking. "To put it simply," says coach Tom goal in each half, one by Vonesh on a pass Kerth, "we don't talk about our ranking. by Laura Paine. Vonesh also had the assist on the second goal, a rocket by forward Ever. It's never come up." The reason may be the team's philoso- Krissy Seberhagen. Judging by the scoring by so many phy for this season— "Shut up and play!" According to this philosophy, words mean youthful players, you might think that this nothing unless you can back them up with was a building year fOT the Hawks, but you'd actions. And in this case, the actions are be wrong, for they also have two of the most highly regarded players in the state—goalwinning soccer. The Hawks have offered plenty of that. keeper Alice Gleason and Sebertiagen, who Opening the season against a strong Rock- took on a play-maker role in the first two ford Boylan team, the Hawks battled to a 2- games before opening a scoring barrage of 0 victory, thanks to goals byfreshmanKrissy her own with six goals in the next three Vonesh. Oak Park, another traditionally games. strong team, was the next to fall, 4-1, on "It's great to have maybe the best fortwo goals by sophomore Diana Puckett and ward in the state, but not need her to score a goal each by senior Krissy Bachewicz and all the time to win games," says Kerth. "Last sophomore Frances Futris. year Krissy scored 41 goals, and she had to Other recent victims of the Hawks have score that much if we were going to be a been south suburban powerhouse Hinsdale winning program. This year everybody else South (4-0) and conference rivals Highland has stepped up to join in the scoring, and Krissy can take on a different role—that of Park (7-0) and Waukegan (9-0).
playmaker, providing time for our attack^^ developfromseveral different angles." Gleason, meanwhile, continued to provide shutouts during the opening contests— five in the first six games—as she closes in on the state record of shutouts for a career, set at 55 in 1993. Gleason began this season with 48 shutouts to her credit.Still, she would be the first to point to the rest of the team when the time comes to give credit. In many games she rarely touches the ball, and she always bakes cookies or cupcakes for the entire team when a shutout is earned. But when she is needed, as she was against Rockford and Evanston, she is capable of acrobatic, diving saves to keep the opponent's score at zero. And she will be needed more and more as the Hawks move into the toughest part of their schedule. Their game this afternoon in the difficult Libertyville Tournament marks the fourth game they have played this week—and they will play again tomorrow. And Monday. And Tuesday. And for the Hawks, that's just fing^.. After all, "Shut up and play" is what it's A ' about, right?
Badminton beats the competition
by Margaret Albin The Hawk badminton team is stomping their competition. After a grueUng week of three matches facing three tough teams, the junior varsity Hawks came away with three victories against Maine West (14-4), Waukegan (16-2) and Maine East (11-7). The sportsmanship and hard playing of the JV team will lead them to many more crushing defeats. Although the JV team played a shut-out during the week, the varsity team was not as successful. With a loss to both
Maine West (10-5) and Maine East (10-5), the Hawks had to work extremely hard to defeat Waukegan (12-3). Although the team was tired from the very eventftil week of matches, they were still able to pull off the defeat over Waukegan. All of the Hawks played outstanding throughout the week, but a few playere who stood out above the rest were, in singles, Braulia Keane who was the only singles player to be undefeated. Also with a record 2 and 1 for the week were Paulina Paczoka,
Rahel Gazo, Aspara Warapanyaseni, Kim Schwartz and Margaret Albin. In doubles, the entire varsity team was undefeated against Waukegan, other doubles teams that ended the week with a record of 2 and 1 were partners Warapanyaseni and Susan Abraham and partners Beata Korytkowski and Albin. With all the teamwork and strenuous practice time that both JV and varsity teams put forth, it will lead the Hawk Badminton Team to success in their remaining matches.
Girls track season is going great by Anna Kurtz While members of some Maine South teams compared suntans the Monday following spring break a group of girls on the outdoor track were busy working on their own tans. That'sright,track has moved outside, and the team took full advantage of the seventy-degree weather while it lasted. Unfortunately, the sun had disappeared by the first meet, but the Hawks were still vic-
torious on their home track against St. Viator, Resurrection and Mother Guerin by a wide margin. The team also proved their superiority district wide the following Monday; East, West, the Hawks were best once again in the District 207 meet. These meets set the Hawks up for their biggest challenge yet, a meet the Thursday before Easter against Buffalo Grove and Fremd. Coach Gabauer decided to run that particular meet to present
the team with sectional level competition; he felt it was important to face a real challenge in order to predict how vital meets later in the season will turn out. The girls ran fairly well, dealing with the frigid weath|^\ conditions as well as several injuries. ThJ!^ were excellent performances from all three teams present in spite of the rain. Maine South left with second place on the varsity level and third on the JV level.
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Tennis takes second at Invite by Brad Metzinger This year's Hawks tennis team has high hopes for themselves. With a combination of raw talent and uncommon dedication, they will not dissapoint. After only the first tournament of the season, the team already has brought home a trophy. This is for their second place finish at the highly prestigious Rolling Meadows Invitational. The only team that blocked the Hawks path to the championship was a quaUty group from Naper>'ille Central High School. The showing was a good start to
what is sure to be an exciting season. Leading the way for the Hawks was Robert Kurek, who made his way through the singles draw with litde obstruction. He does not only lead the team in championships but also penalty points and dirty words. Bradley Metzinger also made a good showing at the Invite by posting a 3-1 record. His only blemish was a second round loss to a player from Palatine, but he eventually went on to take fifth place. In doubles action, Scot Kronenfeld and Jacek Wypch had a 3-1 record. They were
plagued by some first round communication problems, but eventually worked them out and won the competitve consolation bracket. Matt Makula and Tim Magnason also contributed some very beneficial team points. This season is just beginning and the team still has to face some of the best competition that the state has to offer Coach Schmidt has seen obvious improvements from his team and expects much more. In the words of Rob Kurek, "Tighten your ankle braces, 'cause this year is gonna be a good ride."
Baseball team off to a 5-3 start by Mike Chor The Hawks have started the season on therightfoot. In their two most recent outings, they have pulled off impressive victories over Leyden and Fremd. Starting kpitcher Brendan Smaha had sohd pitching 'performances in both, and won each of the games. One key to the Hawks' wins has been good hitting. Big hits all season have come from Mike Lupo, whose hitting streak is as
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long as the season. Chris Cannata has contributed with good execution at the plate. But perhaps the most important slot in the lineup is held by the team's spark plug, Steve Diduch. He is responsible for a huge part ofthe offensive production. Against Fremd on Saturday, Diduch had four hits. One of these was a towering home run that landed on the roof of the track and field storage building. "That's as hard as I have ever hit the ball," remariced Diduch as he replayed
the bomb in his mind. That home run proved to be the winning run in a 9-8 Hawk victory. The Hawks have also been solid on the defensive side. Mental and physical errors were kept to a minimun in the win. For the team to be competitive in the tough CSL, this will have to be kept up. By the end of the day Saturday, their record stood at 5-3. With conference play starting this week, the Hawks are on their way to another title. Come and cheer on the Hawks this week
Rashes, itches and stings, oh my!
Did you ever wonder what your skin is for? Amongst other purposes, it protects your organs from the assaults of bumps, cuts, bruises and it also can indicate trouble. There are several rashes that your skin notifies you of, a few are listed below. Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory rash to a substance. Harsh chemicals can "Titate the skin, and allergic reactions may develop. These reactions occur because the skin cannot tolerate the substance. Dermatologists should be notified of your condition so they can determine what substances should be avoided. Another symptom of contact dermatitis can be dry skin. This eariy ^symptom can be a signal to begin moistur'izing treatmenu to maintain your skin's healthiness, and prevent a further worsening of the rash. Hives are another allergic reaction to your skin. If Uic body is allergic to a sub-
stance, histamine is released into the bloodstream, which causes pink sweUing all over the body. Typically, the hives fade within 24 hours, however, other hives take days or weeks to vanish. Hives are usually a reaction to a food previously eaten. Usually, firesh foods such as nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries and milk. Preservatives and additives may also bring about hives. MiUions of people are allergic to medications, antibiotics, sedatives and diuretics. Most over the counter medications can cause hives. Immediately notify your dennatologist if you have hives. Antihistamines are easily prescribed to combat hives. Eczema, a painful, chronic hand condition causes the skin to crack and become excessively dry. This skin problem is usually worse during the winter since the skin can be dehydrated so the outer layer is no longer moist Red or brown itchy patches appear
all over the skin, and if scratched, they will bUster, swell and leave sores. This condition is not infectious, however, secondary infections may result if not treated properly. To cure this condition, gently wash with mild soap, and then seal with an oil-based moisturizer. Poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac leave 50 million people with allergic reactions every year. A simple rule to follow is "Leaves of three, let them be." Some simple tips to remember: poison ivy grows like a climbing vine, poison oak grows like a small tree with yellow berries, and poison sumac grows like a shrub with cream colored berries. Don't scratch the rash that you get from these plants, simply take a cold shower. Manganese salts are recommended to reduce itching and dry up infected areas. It is necessary to notify the dennatologist, also. Information provided by PE Department
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Gymnastics wins first meet since comebacic by Luke Murchie The Maine South boys' gymnastics team tore up the gym last Tuesday at the Highland Park meet. They completely dominated the Giantsfromfreshmanto Varsity. High Scorers for the varsity included Dominik Pieklo (floor 8.4), Will Stanke (paraUel bars 5.8), Luke Murchie (vault 8.4) and Bart Wilk (rings 9.2). The junior varsity was led by the excellent performances of Mike Jozwiak, Nick Nielson and Mike Adona. The stellarfreshmenwere Steve Schimmel and Alex Smith. The Varsity, which has showed consistent improvement, won their first meet of the season and broke one hundred at the same time. That is outstanding considering the fact that the schools with whom they compete have at least a year's worth of experience on them. They have accomplished this even without the contributions of freshman standout Anthony Schittino. Although he will miss therestof the season with a neck injury, he still comes to practice every day to help out the team while looking forward to next year. Gymnast Dorian Ozymko
photo by Ines Tiu
Volleyball seeks first win of season by Joe Miller In their first match of the season, the Hawk volleyball team suffered a devastating defeat to the Notre Dame Dons. The Dons showed up at Maine South in midseason form and primed to play. The Hawks fell behind early in the first game, showing their early season inexperience, and never came back. They eventually lost the game 15-11. After shaking offtheirfirst-gamejitters, the Hawks came storming out of the gates in game two. They took a 14-11 lead on six kills by Mike Kemerer, but then fell apart. Fatigue set in and the Hawks gave up their lead to lose 16-14. Notre Dame improved their record to 5-2, while the Hawks lost their perfect record of 0-0 and are now 0-1. Though it was a tough loss, Hawk fans should not be too discouraged. The team has suffered many early season injuries rangingfrombronchitis to tatoo pain to black eyes to sprained ankles. The Hawks are looking to improve on their weak performance in the first game and spring into the win column. Spencer Price, when asked about the outlook of the season, responded modestly, " I ] ^ not worried, we have me." ^^ Senior setter Zoran Stanoev sets the ball to a teammate at a recent practice. photo by Ines Tiu |