Vol 34 issue 3

Volume 34, Issue 3 October 10,1997

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Maine South H.S. Park Ridge, IL

Fall play has come to dinner

by Annie Kehoe Whiteside, is a radio star who After school today when comes to the Stanley family's you go take that make-up house for dinner, and ends up test, run to that Volleyball staying indefinitely. practice or simply go home, Whiteside and his unusual a handful of Thespians (and friends send the Stanleys and future Thespians) will be the small town of Masalia, hard at work. They are reOhio into hysterics. It's a hearsing and preparing sets comedy complete with rofor "The Man Who Came to mance, rebellious teens, ax Dinner," this year's fall play. murderers, cockroaches and The cast would love to make penguins. Who could ask for you think that practice is gruanything more? eling, but their endless Directors worried about laughter echoing in the halls the compatibility of the show, after school suggests a someconsidering it takes place in what relaxed environment. the 1940's, and the humor is A unique script and superb based on that particular peLine memorization is thefirstorder of business for Natalie Berg. comedic acting make pracriod. Their worries were put Photo by Kate Boychuck tices enjoyable. However, to rest the very first day of rethat's not to say the script doesn't come with hearsal when the cast was wowed by the its hitches. in his eye and says, "I have some GREAT quick, witty style of the piece.

After a rather lengthy rehearsal due to things happening here!"

The cast now waits and rehearses for some problems with Une memorization, di"Gosh, what can I say?" says Jenny opening weekend, starting October 16. Evrector John Muszynski jokes, "Yeah, one of Beacraft (Maggie). "This whole play just eryone is getting a little excited, and why these days we're going to get Act Two un- keeps getting fiinnier every day." Graham not? A wonderfully confident, comedic play der eight hours." This is, however, a rare Schmidt would have to agree, considering is in our midst, tugging the heart of Maine occasion—to see Muszynski complaining at that he plays quite a part in the play's South. Tickets will be sold at the door for rehearsal. Hefrequentlygets a magical look punchlines. His character, Sheridan each show, for a price of $4.(X).

Marlins stroke their way to success

by Amy Goodwin As we begin another year at Maine South, the Marlin Swim Club wants to report some of its recent activities. As many of you may not know, Marlins are members of Maine South's synchronized swim club. Last May the team participated in the 43rd Annual Aquatic Art Festival, which was held at Highland Park High School. The Marlins were awarded First Place Honors in team competition with a strong composition. They brought the audience to its feet with cheers and applause at two public performances held during the festival. In addition, several trios, duets and solos received second and third place awards from the judges in the annual competition.

Although the 1996-1997 season was a successful one, the Marlin Swim Club looks forward to yet another exciting year. This (continuedon page 6) The Marlin Swim Club poses for a group picture

photo courtesy of Marlins

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Addressing the issues

by Jamie Foltz reader's choice of large city), but you know It must be tough to be young, to not re- in reality the school is smck smack-dab in

by Sushila Dalai ceive a daily supply of enveloped bills, the middle of a cornfield and the most hap"All 234 people aboard, including 4 magazines and even the occasion^ postcard pening place in town is the local outlet mall.

Americans, were killed..." reads a line in a from Great Aunt Gladys in Florida. For so That may be a broad generalization, but I'm recent Chicago Tribune article regarding the long, I know I had to deal with the inad- only half kidding here. Many, college towns Indonesian airplane crash. But, perhaps this equacy of being called "resident," "the folks are Snoozville, population You and thirty disaster is unfamiliar to many, simply be- at," or even "Janie Flotz." Yet finally—FI- gazilUon other freshmen. Of course, that cause very little was made of it in the me- NALLY—I'm a someone: I get college mail! goes down to about ten after second semesdia. Surely, if this many people were killed Today, a prospective high school student ter finals, so don't sweat it too much. City in an American crash, the story would be in doesn't need to travel the country in order colleges, on the other hand, aren't quite as the news for at least a week or two. Not to find the college of their dreams. Instead, big or sparse, but then the issue comes up of only does the disaster of another country not these places of higher learning come right "Which mode of transportation do I want?" receive much coverage, but the reporter also to you. Planning on taking a cross-country So if you stay close by, another question finds the fact that four of the victims were trip to Tuskaloosa to see the prestigious arises: American important. Is this to suggest that School of Dairy and other Cow-Related 3) How do you get from point A to point American lives are the most important? Is Products? No need to, compadre. Now, this B (or C and D, depending on your location)? it because the death of a person of your own bovine-affiUated university and many oth- Well, there's a couple of options. You can nationality has a closer connection to you? ers come to your mailbox via colorful bro- a) drive and deal with maniacal cabbies three Yet, what greater connection is there be- chures filled with pictures of crisp, autumn times a week. Or b) bus it downtown and tween all people than simply being a mem- days and red brick buildings as far as the transfer just enough times so you get ber of humanity? eye can see. However, I feel the need to dropped off right in front of your intended Perhaps race is important due to man's question this method of solicitation. A few destination. This, however, has been found need for an identity, a history and a group in examples: to take up to twelve hours, so beware. Fiwhich to belong. However, there is more 1) Why, in every brochure from schools nally, we have c) ride the train. This is achistory to share and more opportunities to in the Midwest, do all the "students" (quotes tually not a bad idea, especially if where you accurately define one's self in a larger signifying doubt here) wear color-coordi- want to go is within a mile of the final stop. amount of people. The fact that one is auto- nated sweatshirts and ride bikes down tree- Perhaps the only drawback to this is the matically bom into a racial group provides hned paths? Are the two supposed to go weird lighting inside the train cars. Does it security. One knows that there is a group he hand in hand, Ukefrathouses and Greek let- bother anyone else when you're trying to is definitely part of, an identity he can claim ters? Is it some read a page in a and a history he can learn as his own. How- kind of uniform book and it ever, the risk of giving up this security is you must wear if looks like the worth the access to wider possibiUties. you attend words are Yet, breaking down racial barriers is so school in a state glowing with difficult. Does making allowances for mi- that begins with radioactivity? norities help make them more equal to the an "I?" (I'm not Well, I actuSouthwords welcomes your larger group? Seemingly, singUng out a per- excluding Wisally hope 1 son because they have a certain name or consin, Michiideas and opinions. Feel free didn't clear up physical trait Umits one's view of them and gan, or Minnetoo much with to contact Jeff or Tim if you'd only serves to point out that differences ex- sota, it's just that readers, belike to write a commentary, ist between her and others. Though physi- we "I" states cause choosing cally differences may exist, many common- have to stick toor drop off articles in V131. a college IS an alties also are to be found. gether. But I diextremely imPerhaps it is true that cultures share com- gress.) Or is it portant deciLove, mon values and beliefs, thus forming a just a non-fashsion and can't fashion unique and cohesive group. Yet, a coming ion be changed The Editors solely by a together of world values and behefs holds statement, like school newspathe potential for more developed morals and slouchy pants or multidimensional views. When a newscaster your basic pair of Converse All-Stars? I per article. must not add how many victims were Ameri- guess to find the true answer, you have to There are many things that influence can and when a child must not choose be- go there. these kinds of decisions. It won't be easy 2) WHERE ON EARTH ARE SOME OF for the lot of us, but if anything we should tween the White or Black or Asian/Pacific Islander category is the time when the great- THESE PLACES? I can honesUy say that I always remember to keep our heads up and est opportunity for an individual's true iden- have absolutely no idea where half the reach for our own personal moon, because tification and realization of potential will be schools are that sent me info. Sure, they even in you fall you can hang out in the stars, can say they're only 60 miles from (fill in or the nearest cornfield. met.

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Commentary

The Maine South politics of booze

by Margaret Byrne It came in along with the ever popular "Park Ridge Journal-" this year's Maine Township High School South Parent Pledge.

On the first page there is a letter from Dr. Cachiu- explaining the booklet. He explains how the parents in the booklet agree not to serve alcohol to minors and will not allow "unchaperoned parties" to be held in their homes. Dr. Cachur also coimnends the parents in the booklet for demonstrating their concern and commitment toward stopping teenage alcohol and drug use. You would think all of the parents who voluntarily enUsted in this pledge would have had serious conversations with their children concerning drugs and alcohol. You would think all the names in that book are those of people who do not drink and do drugs...

I sat down for at least twenty minutes leafing through the booklet. I have classes with people who are listed, and I can specifically remember hearing them talk to each other on Monday about how wasted they got the previous weekend. I hear this same topic of conversation every Monday from the same people, the same people in that pledge

book. cuss their weekend liquor exploits with each Because I am not in that book, pledging other because they want to be excepted by abstinence from booze, does that make me their peers. The irony is that parents go to an alcohoUc? Are my friends' parents not such lengths to make sure their names are going to allow their children to come over in the pledge book for the very same reato my house because my name, my parents' son. The result is a society that is more conname, our address and phone number is not cerned with appearances than it is with realprinted in the booklet? I sure hope not. I ity. Like the Pardoner in The Canterbury know there are a lot of kids' names in the Tales who tells moral stories for immoral book who don't drink, and I know they don't reasons, the parents of the student body pordrink, and that's just wonderful, but there tray a similar false appearance. are names, lots of names in that booklet, that Rather than publishing booklets stating I hear stories about every Monday during the alleged absence of teenage drug and alpassing periods. cohol problem, Maine South should attempt Maybe students go to such lengths to dis- to actually address the problem.

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The little glowing emissary I . , rr • by Matt Haak

I am once again surprised as news from our astronaulical friends in Florida reaches the local suburbanites. Apparently, the Nasatonians are planning to extend the friendly reach of Homo-sapiens even deeper into the universe by sending a probe-vehicle to the icy surface of one of theringedplanet's satelUtes.

This Uttle probe will chug its way to infinity, as it has a virtually unlimited fuel source. Sending back images of possible friendly critters settied on one of Saturn's moons is the goal of this unmanned mission.

But after that is done, our emissary-craft will continue on it's way past the known for hundreds of thousands of years. Being an intelligent machine, it will avoid the deadly grasp of an unlikely planet or star trying to use its gravity to pull it in.

Millions of years from now, when the creatures who sent it may very well be extinct, this probe will still be humming along, constantiy accelerating towards the speed of light.

It will explore for a millennium because it will use a glowing goo we like to call Plutonium for fuel. Twenty seven pounds of it will be carried on this craft while it is sent through our atmosphere towards Jupiter's closest competitor We all know what that means, of course.

Should the Nasatonians fail to pull off a perfect launch, we will find ourselves glowing in the dark. There have been many an estimate from people of all different walks of life trying to project the casualties, should this govemment-fimded operation go wrong.

Environmentahsts like to claim that it will kill every man, woman and child, while NASA's specialists comfort everyone by

estimating only a billion or so deaths.

This litUe space-bound patriot doesn't just carry enough Plutonium to nuke the planet, but it will be orbiting above our sky for two years before the Nasatonians will use Mother Earth's gravity to sling-shot it out to the cosmos.

While making its rounds above us, you will be able to identify it easily. Simply follow the path of all the terrorist missiles aimed at it.

Though it's unhkely a faction would target this peace-craft and make it a doomsday weapon, there is a possibility of a harmless meteorite crossing paths with the determined vessel. And again, we will glow.

Don't get too worried, though.

Nasatonians claim the odds of this happening to be one in a million... the same odds they rated the chance that Space Shuttle Challenger would blow up.

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New teachers bring fresh Paula Ostrolencki

by Susan Wilson One of the new teachers at Maine South is Paula Ostrolencki, a reading specialist. Ostrolencki attended the University of II1 i n o i s Champaign Urbana and Carthidge College, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees, repectively.

Previously, Ostrolencki taught at ZionBenton High School in Zion, Illinois.

Ostrolencki used to be a regular engUsh teacher until she discovered many students were having trouble reading, then she decided to help students improve their reading skills.

Ostrolencki thinks students at Maine South are, "Veryfriendlyand helpful. I think that the students are like the other students I have taught. Maine South students are very interesting, and dedicated to school and learning."

Christina Joyce

by Susan Wilson Ms. Joyce is also a new teacher at Maine South. She teaches PBR, people behavior relationship, and the CCO preschool class.

She attended Western Michigan University with a major in psychology.

Then she went on to teach preschool students for five years, students at St. Viator Elementary and Homer Jr. High.

Joyce says of Maine South, "It's a very nice school, the teachers are nice and helf)ful, I love all my classes."

Gary Granell

Cheryl Bergquist

by Susan Wilson Gary Granell may be a new teacher at Maine South, but he is certainly not new to teaching. He has previously taught special education and physical education. He has also been a substitute teacher, and a volleyball coach.

However, at Maine South he teaches special education. But why this? " It is a challenging field where you have a chance to help kids with all kinds of needs. I got all interested in it while I was substituting at Wheeling and Prospect."

Granell attended Ball State University where he received his master's in special education, as well as achie\ing fourth place in the nation at the N.C.A.A. National Championships with the Mens' Varsity Volleyball Team.

"I think Maine South is great," Granell declares. "The students and staff are really friendly and have made me feel welcome. I am looking forward to meeting more students."

by Michelle Menotti One can not help but notice that Ms. Cheryl Bergquist is the latest addition to our Maine South science department, teaching Chemistry 2. A graduate of Harper and Elmhurst College, earning both a degree in chemistry and biology, she worked in the chemical industry for three years, eventually deciding to earn her teacher's certificate.

Out of all fields, why teaching? "I was a natural at Chemistry. I had some very dynamic chemistry teachers while in school.

Also if I worked with chemicals all day, it would become incredibly dull. I need interaction and teaching is the best solution to fulfill that demand," says Bergquist.

Later on, Bergquist hopes to sponsor girls' track. Besides teaching about acids and bases, she also enjoys mountain biking.

"It's so scary. I love the thrill because every time I go I feel like I'm going to die. Challenges are the sources of pure enjoyment."

Bergquist deUghts in rollerblading, skydiving and in general, "Living on the edge."

Tom Egan

by Francis Futris Tom Egan, a new science teacher, has previously taught at Hillcrest High School and at Mavist High School before coming to Maine South. He was also a chief lab assistant at Fermilab, a government lab that experiments on high energy physics.

He chose to teach science because of his interest in science, promoted by his great high school and college teachers.

Egan says: " I am honored to be offered a job here at Maine South."

Dino DILegge

by Susan Wilson Dino DiLegge is a new Consumer Ed., and Keyboarding teacher at Maine South. He enjoys working with students and seeing their success.

DiLegge is very dedicated to teaching. He is here two periods a day, and also teaches at Maine East. His future goal is to know the students better.

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achieve his major in English and secondary tions and her dedication to coaching Speech education at Indiana University. Comment- Team, McCleneghan can be found curled up ing on his decision to be an EngUsh teacher, with a good book. She has a four foot iguana

by Anna Mieszaniec he said, "It was more a process of elimina- and a labrador. If that is not enough to take Every year new faces appear at Maine tion more than anything else. I had enhanced care of, she also has three daughters with South. Although Ms. Sara Lussenhop is a knowledge of the subjects that I did not en- whom she tries to spend as much time as first time teacher, she is no stranger to this joy." possible. school, a first time Biology teacher. A1987 Before coming to Maine South, he taught McCleneghan alsofindstime to help out graduate of Maine South, Lussenhop fur- English at Niles West and sponsored the at an animal shelter. In fact, just this past thered her educasoccer and environmental club. But why Saturday, she helped give baths to dogs. tional experience teaching? ParrilU says, "I wanted to impact McCleneghan is in no hurry to leave Maine by receiving both lives and to interact with other beings. South.

Bachelor's and Teaching is the easiest way to reach others.

She sees herself still teaching here in ten Master's degrees I feel as though I'm an inspiration to soci- years, maybe even teaching literature. in Biology firom ety."

McCleneghan says she learns something the University of On the first day of his arrival, Panilli new from her students everyday.

Illinois. She has comments, "I was absolutely astounded by worked with the the eagerness of the students here. They are University of extremely motivated and everything about Chicago in the this environment is very positive." field of gene Throughout his busy schedule, ParrilU therapies, most significantly concerning the finds time to travel. Just this past summer

by Suzie Skaczylo disease atherosclerosis. Lussenhop contin- he journeyed to Europe for six weeks visitued her laboratorial experiences with Baxter, ing Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and France.

Mrs. Rachel again in the area of gene therapy but this In his spare time, ParrilU enjoys concerts and Sommerville is a time with the illness hemophiha, and lastly movies. new face to with Amoco, making fluorescent in situ hysome, but not bridization. Currently, she works part-time new to Maine for the Shedd Aquarium and enjoys travelSouth.

She ing and being outdoors. taught at Maine As for returning to Maine South, South several

by Kathren Swanynska Lussenhop says," The more things change years ago but the more they stay the same. What's differthen left for Ms. Lauri ent is that now I'm enforcing the rules and McCleneghan awhile, and she is it seems like there are a lot more of them. I may be new at glad to be back. enjoy teaching and promoting interest in teaching Oral Sommerville graduatedfromWarren Townscience and biology by making such topics Communication ship High School in Gumee She was a fan and Drama I, but relevant to a student's own experiences." of all of her school subjects, except social she is definitely studies, and showed a passion for English not new to Maine and theater. Her college days were spent at South, especially the University of Illinois and the University the Fine Arts deof Michigan where she majored in EngUsh. partment. She reby Michelle Menotti Sommerville has lived in several differMr. Matthew ParrilU , a new addition to ceived her BA in ent places and has traveled to many exotic Hawk territory in Speech and Theater at Albion College in lands as well. She has many interesting stoMichigan and went on to receive her teach- ries, even about her encounter with snakes. the English deing degree at North Park College. But why partment, hopes Sommerville teaches freshmen engUsh Oral Communication and Drama I? She re- and Composition n and can always be found to make this year plied, "I really like it. Ifindthat high school busily helping her students and giving supan interesting students have a perspective and vision that port. She is very happy to be back at Maine one for his stuis very unique."

South and to see the familiar faces that she dents. Parrilli atWhen not found at Maine South, where left behind just a few years ago. She says, "I tended Niles she practically Uves because of her heavy love seeing all of the students that I taught North High involvement with creating the perfect cos- several years ago, because they all look so School and then tumes for all the Maine South stage produc- mature and grown up now." went on to

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Singer demonstrates musical excellence Maine South students distinguish them- natives and absorbing first hand the rich selves both in their school and in their com- culture for which Italy is famous. The tradimunity. Their incredible aptitude for excel- tions, language and food offered new expelence makes them individuals. One such tal- riences, leaving each participant with a ented student is senior Zora Popovich. She deeper understanding of the country of Italy. joined the Chicago Children's Choir and this The music performed by the group summer participated in an international tour. ranged from the classical works Mozart and The three-week tour included over a Bach to the more contemporary composidozen concerts in Italy, including a mass at tions of Copland and Ellington. The fine repthe Vatican. They visited cities such as ertoire was enhanced by a mix of folk songs Milan, Sicily, Sadinia and Rome. In Ravenna from around the world. they participated in the prestigious Ravenna The Chicago Children's Choir was International Festival. The performances founded in 1956 by the Reverend Christowere all successes, as can be evidenced by pher Moore. It performs concerts both in the the large, warm reception the choir received. Chicagoland area and abroad.Recent local The students experienced true Italian life appearances include concerts with the throughout their trip. They stayed with lo- Jeffrey Ballet, the Chicago Symphony Orcal families, enjoying the hospitahty of the chestra, the Grant Park and Chicago Jazz

Festivals, the 1996 Democratic National Convention and the Olympic Torch Arrival.

The Italy tour group was selected from a 125-voice Concert Choir.

The goal of the program is to reflect the choir's ongoing nussion as a multiracial, muthcultural children's choir dedicated to making a difference in young people's lives through musical excellence.

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by Karin Vonesh Krista Diestel, a student here at Maine South, was accepted last year by Youth For Understanding (YFU) International Exchange as an international exchange student.

As a result of her acceptance, Krista was able to spend some of her summer in Germany.

The YFU Program is for high school students between the ages of 15 and 18. YFU offers a choice of four programs: year, semester, summer and sport; in over 30 countries around the world. In all YFU programs, students Uve with host families.

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Diestel also had the opportunity to vacation with her family for three weeks in the Slovakia. They spent those weeks in a vacation house on the Baltic Sea. ""One of my best memories was swimming in the Baltic Sea," remembers Diestel.

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Hawk Football extends current win streak

By John Moran With the football season more than half over, the Hawks hope the momentum of a 5-0 start will help propel them to a conference championship and a successful playoff drive. This year's football team remains unbeaten with their recent victories over New Trier and Highland Park.

The Hawks dominated over a favored New Trier team 27-7 on the Trevian's rain soaked field. Running backs Dino Gardiakos (121 yards rushing) and Nick

Reuhs (2 touchdowns) helped pace the Hawks. Chris Gniening connected with Chris Cannata on an 11 yard touchdown pass. The Hawk defense provided big plays throughout the game, causing numerous New Trier turnovers. However, the biggest play of the night came after New Trier scored to pull within 2 possessions. MattAngarone, assisted by a host of key blocks, returned the ensuing kickoff 88 yards for the final score of the night.

The following week, the Hawks defeated

the Highland Park Giants 47-6 in front of a large, enthusiastic Homecoming crowd.

Maine South put on a strong showing at all levels. The Freshman A team won by a 550 margin and the Freshman B won by a score of 35-0. The Sophomore team, led by Coach Bhss, won 47-0. In the varsity game, the Hawk offense dominated the ball the entire first half and was led by Gardiakos' three touchdowns, Angarone's two and one apiece from Reuhs and Junior tailback Mark Szarmek.

Golf looks for strong showing at regionals

By Bret Olson This past Saturday the Maine South golf team was in action at the Conant Invite. The invite was held at the challenging Poplar Creek Golf Club, with a 7:45 shotgun start.

At the meet, there were twenty five of the

toughest golf teams in the state. The Hawks had a team score of 349 which put them in fifteenth place. Super -Sophomore Eric Pick led the Hawks with an 81.

This week the Hawks have the regional competition coming up at Westgate Valley

Country Club's East Course. Despite a fairly tough regional, the Hawks hope to place high and advance to the sectional match, which takes place on October 14th. With hard work and practice, the team will accomplish their goal.

Soccer team measures up competition

By Eric Schmidt The Hawks started their season off well and were prepared to prove themselves at the St. Charles Invite. The tournament schedule called for the Hawks to face #2 Lincoln-Way in the opener. The vahant effort put up by the Hawks to keep LincolnWay scoreless was put to an end with a httle over eight minutes left in the game. Although the Hawks lost 1-0, they proved that they are worthy of playing with any team in the state!

The rest of the St. Charles tournament did not go as planned. A goal by Dan Cheong

Cross-Country

by Brian Price The cross-country team has been improving on their slow start in recent meets. In their first conference meet of the season, the Hawks prevailed over the Deerfield Warriors by a score of 28-27. After this impressive start they defeated Niles North 29-27. The leaders of this talented crew have been Senior Matt Wanat, Juniors Matt Madura, Mac Campagna and Brian Dickey, and Sophomore sensation Liam Hickey. On September 30, the Hawks ran into cross-country juggernaut Glenbrook North. The Hawks did not have a day to remember and lost to the Spartans 19-38. Even with this setback, however, the Hawks are still in the chase to defend their conference title.

was all the Hawks could salvage against Palatine in a 1-1 tie. The Hawks then tied Wheaton Warrenville South 0-0. The Hawks finished in sixth place after losing 1-0 to Stevenson.

The Hawks are on top of the C.S.L. North with a 2-0 record. The Hawks defeated Waukegan 3-0, behind goals by Erich Totsch, Marco Capasso and Dan Cheong.

After a loss to rival Evanston, the Hawks held a team meeting to straighten things out, and came out firing against Deerfield. The Hawks blew away the Warriors by a score of 4-1. Brian Price started the scoring spree

by beating the keeper from 45 yards out.

Also tallying were Barrett Kalinowski, Dan Cheong and Drew Moffat.

The Niles West Indians then paid a visit to Wilson Field with an upset on their minds, but goals by Josh Klaczek, Moffat, Kalinowski and Capasso led the Hawks.

The Hawks are looking forward to defending their CSL North Championship, and are preparing for the State playoffs. Seniors Josh Klaczek, Phil Williams, Marco Capasso, Dan Cheong, Brad Anderson and John Armour are looking to lead the team to a strong finish.

Hawk Highlights Snort Boys' Cross Country Girls'Cross Country

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Swim m e r s improve in a building season byKaritt Vonesh Tbe giris' swim team is now well on their way to building a great season.

After beginning the season with two victories, the team suffered fteir first defe^ in dual meet competition when they lost at GBS. Itie next day also proved disappointing when the Hawks placed seventh in the Downer's Grove North Invite. Although these statistics seem to &II short, improvement can be seen in the times from these meets. Best times ^id drops ware recOTded across the board. This past week has been a hectic one for the swimmers, with dual meets on both Tiwsday and lliursday, because of the oteervation of Yom KaK>ur tonight at sundown.

Hie season becomes intense as tiÂť meets beccane closer together. Maine South ÂŁaced Highland Paric in their first cofifereace dual meet last Friday. The next meet for tte giris' swim team will be next Friday at DeerfleM beginning at 5RM. Come out and cteer on the swimmers.

Tennis undefeated in conference

by Alison Upton The girls' tennis team is finishing off their season full of power and excitement. The varsity team took first place at their own Hawk Invite for the second year in a row. The singles players Emily Hughes and Denise Lesniewski both took an individual first place as did the team of Sarah Cohen and Mary Friesl. On the Saturday of Homecoming the girls also took a first place win at the Lake Park Quad losing only one match. The teams of Cohen and Melissa Poulos and Lesniewski and Kate Rodgers both took individual first places. This win was also with the absence of a number of girls due to the Homecoming queen activities. In dual meets the team has also ac-

Volleyball full of hope

by Ellen Crawford Hard work pays off in the end. The 1997 Hawks' Volleyball team is focusing on this truth as it locoks back on the seasons rather slow start. The win/loss statistics, however, do not truly represent the team.

Full of skilled players willing to put forth a strong effort day in and day out, Hawk Volleyball is loaded with potential. Under the leadership of senior captain Kimmy Schwartz and junior captain Amy Angarone, the girls spend time daily doing drills, scrimmaging and making themselves better in the

long run.

The team has already had many tough meets against Waukegan, Glenbrook South, Glenbrook North, Niles North, Maine West, Deerfield and Highland Park. The Hawks also competed in three tournaments: Conant, Niles North and Resurrection. At the Resurrection Invite the Hawks were victorious over Trinity with two close matches of 17-15.

So, as the season and the road to conference continu, Maine South Girls' Volleyball is filled with hope.

Cross Country looks toward conference

by Anna Kurtz and Lisa Thoss With the conference meet only a week away, the girls' cross country team is hoping to take home the tide. So far this season the team has definitely proved themselves capable of winning a conference championship. Having defeated each team in their conference at previous meets this season, their dream will hopefully become a reality. Having lost the conference meet to Niles Nonh for the past two years, the runners have an extra incentive to pass up the Vikings on their way into the chute. The meet against their long time rivals showed

the Hawks that they had nothing to worry about. Maine South runners Elizabeth Gibbons, Gina Kremer, Maura Collins and Nicole Penn all finished in front of the first Viking finisher, while Meghan Sexton came in sixth for a final score of 16 points. Although confident in their abilities to earn a well deserved victory next Saturday, the team is by no means ready to relax. Looking past the conference meet to Regionals, girls' cross country continues to strive towards higher goals. With plenty of hardwork and determination these Hawks are certain that their goals are attainable.

complished quite a lot of wins. Having lost only two meets to Glenbrook North, 3-4 and Highland Park, 3-4 the team is heading into conference with victory in sight They easily defeated Maine West, 7-0. With the recovery of two prominent players, Isa Werner and Elizabeth Bingier, from injuries the team hopes to continue to do well in the conference. Thejunior varsity is also doing well with only two losses in conference. This year's team looks to advance several key players to the sectional and state meets.

The sectional meet is tomorrow, and it promises to be an all out effort on everyone's pan. Come and cheer on your fellow Hawks and lead them to become state champions.

Gina Kremer leads the Hawks to victory.

Photo by Ines Tiu