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by Elizabeth Gibbons "...That was so easy. If they would just try as hard as I do they would be successful too. They must not really care..." The trap of elitism. We as humans fall into it without even a second thought. It is just so easy. When we are good at something it is almost our second nature to be unable to comprehend the struggle of another in that very same field. We tend to assume that the lack of success is due almost entirely to a lack of effort or time investment.

We encounter this eUtism whether in ourselves or in others on a daily basis.

The most frustrating form of elitism is the result of an economic system which places people a great variety of financial situations. It seems that many of us at Maine South, however inadvertently have acquired this syndrome. We look at the world with blinders on our heads, beheving that we honestly do work harder than everyone who is less successfiJ financially.

As the time to make a college decision approaches for seniors, and money issues come to the forefront so too does an a sense of elitism. Why apply for scholarships if you don't need them? Well, according to some, voicing their elitist opinion, why should a person have to spend his own money to pay for college just because his parents have worked hard and saved money for them. That is exactly the attitude I am talking about. Many of us simply do not understand what it is like to struggle, to barely be able to pay bills and not to be able to save money. Certainly, thousands of other families have worked just as hard as those who are financially sound, but simply were dealt an unlucky card. Whatever the reasons for the misfortune, it is certainly not fair to leap to the conclusion that they merely did not work hard. If we have the means to subsist without assistance, why not leave the assistance for those who truly need it, those people who are not simply slugs without a work ethic, but just hardworking, yet unfortunate people?

So, as we prepare to enter a world holding far more disadvantaged people than ever before, we must adopt an attitude of compassion and understandmg. Before we know it, we too could join the ranks and files of those who were simply unlucky.

Obnoxious and disturbing

by Stephanie Rieder their fellow moviegoers than the teenager I am writing this article in response to in Tom's group, who Tom even describes Tom Forde, who is a freshman. I am also as fiimbling, irresponsible, loud and obnoxwriting this article for the people like the ious. three girls who sat behind me during Amistad There are obnoxious sixty year-olds (I and talked for over an hour, while throwing have one on my block) obnoxious thirty popcorn, until I finally turned around and year-olds, and yes, obnoxious sixteen yearoffered them the option of either shutting olds. Although I also don't appreciate the their mouths or giving me S7.50 as a reim- extra attention that shopkeepers tend to give bursement for the when someone under movie that they'd eighteen walks in, or the just ruined. Funny, extra work that one must I didn't hear any do to gain the respect of more annoying adults, it isn't actually chatter for the revery difficult to see mainder of the where those grown-ups movie. They must are coming from. not have had an exOur age group is notra eight bucks. It is If you want your voice heard toriously loud and imunfortunate, howmature, but that doesn't Seniors, time is running out. ever, that I had to do give us the right to ruin this; it should have Drop off any articles in V131. other folks' movies, been taken care of.

Or talk to Tim or Jeff. games or walks in the as it was in Mr. park by being irresponForde's case, by the sible and disrespect manager or staff.

Tom and friends, diS Contrary to avoid the "disease" of Tom's beliefs, adulthood is not a disease and adulthood; embrace it. Hopefully growing most adults have not forgotten their youth, up a bit will cure you of the disease of imthey simply have shghtly more respect for maturity.

Hey You!

Less than 70 school days until graduationl

Oil is power The Balkans were once regarded as the "Powder Keg" of Europe due to the extraordinary ethnic strife of their people and their Imperialistic neighbors: the Russian Empire and the Austria-Hungarian Empire.

Any conflict begun in the Balkans as a result of these factors would eventually spread to the rest of Europe, as was the case in the First Worid War. Is there any such flash point in the modem world? The only place that even comes close is the Middle East. With its vast resources of vital petroleum the Middle East is the world's most important and possibly most politically unstable region.

The worid of the twentieth century runs on oil. It is the fuel that drives our movement, the blocks with which we build. Unfortunately, the Earth's oil supply isn't distributed evenly. This results in a depcndence of most developed countries on pe-

5. Andrew Schneider

troleum from the Middle East. It is for this reason that the U.S. is so concerned about poliucal and territorial stability in the Middle East. Twenty warships, three hundred and forty aircraft, and thiny thousand soldiers, sailors and marines are now on station in the Persian Gulf in addition to two British aircraft carriers. An American offensive could come inside of a week. All this because Iraqi President Saddam Hussein will not cooperate with UN weapon inspectors.

Why is the U.S. so distressed about Hussein possessing weapons of mass destruction? Iraq does not even have the delivery systems necessary for a strike o^l U.S. territory. The only plausible e x p l a ^ ^ tion is that these weapons could tragically alter the precarious balance of power in the Middle East and , consequently, endanger the flow of peu-oleum. _

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.When does the punishment suit the crime?

by Tim Bawunis William Kemmler was the first person to die by the electric chair. It happened on August 6, 1890 in Auburn Prison; New York.

At this time the method was still somewhat experimental. Rather than having the exit electrode placed at the leg as it is now, it was placed at the spine. Upon the application of the first seven hundred voU charge, the odor of charred flesh and burnt clothing began to fill the room. The second charge was one thousand and thirty volts and after a sizzling two minutes, smoke was observed coming f r o m Kemmler's head. Upon examining the body, it was found that the flesh under the exit electrode kid burned through to the spine.

Of course, the process by which the state carries out an execution has been refined considerably since 1890. The voltage for electric chair executions was upgraded to at least two thousand volts administered in two separate charges, though lethal injection is now the most common method of execution.

The recent case of Karla Faye Tucker caused many people to reconsider their views on this controversial subject. In a survey conducted by the Dallas Moming News, it was found that seventy-five percent of adults favor capital punishment while oxAyforty-five percent felt that Tucker should be put to death. Nobody will ever know how sincere were Tucker's claims that she had found God, but sincere or not, rehabilitation is not among the criteria for granting a stay 'execution in Texas.

Could one cause the death of another without hating them in some way? Therein lies the danger - to hate another human being. The reasons? It is not necessary to think about reasons. It is necessary only to hate,

to hate blindly, to hate passionately, to hate with anger andfixistration;only to hate and let nothing intervene.

In 1973, Susie, the youngest of Marietta and Bill Jaeger's five children was kidnapped while the family was on a camping trip in Montana.

"In the beginning I wanted to kill the man who took her," says Marietta Jaeger, "with my bare hands and a smile on my face." A year later the kidnapper called to taunt Marietta, but was unprepared for her atti-

Susie's life. Do I honor her by becoming someone who wants to kill someone, or do I better honor her by saying life is sacred, even the lives of those who do horrible, heinous crimes?"

The imposition of the death penalty serves as a way for society to purge itself of its anger - to achieve some sense of satisfaction in seeing that a worthless human being has paid his debt to society. For some, even the death penalty isn't enough. At the Karla Faye Tucker execution, there were those who carried signs expressing the sentiment that Tucker be pickaxed to death.

Hating someone for his crimes does not bring us any closer to ridding ourselves of evil. The execution of a murderer does not make oiu" society a nobler or purer one. All practical difficulties aside, the message we conGas Chainbar Firing Squad Hanging /J*Ti vey with the use of Latkal IiÂŤM<i>Âť Elttctric Chatr capital punishment is that there tude, which had changed dramatically to- are human beings who have so little value wards him. "I reminded myself that in God's that may be simply done away with.

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eyes the kidnapper was just as precious as Susie. I worked hard to remember that he was a member of the human family, and I tried to pray for him every day. When I found myself speaking to him on the phone, I asked him, 'What can I do to help you?'"

When you reach voting age (those of you who are not yet eighteen) the state will be killing in your name. How far is this from the state killingyow in someone else's name?

In all of us there is the "Heart of Darkness."

Can we find it in ourselves to give everyone the same benefit of the doubt that only fiftyfive percent of us gave to Karla Faye Tucker?

In the immortal words of Alexander Solzhenitsyn, "If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line of good and evil cuts through the heart ofevery human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?"

When we hear about a murderer, rarely do we want to understand what drove him to murder; more often we wish to kill him. It is difficult to understand that the vengefulness we feel toward a murderer, which drives us to champion execution, is identical to the wish for revenge the murderer feels for what he believes to be the horrendous injustices in his life.

-Dr. Herbert Strean and Lucy Freeman from Our Wish to Kill.

In her interview. Marietta Jaeger went on Recommended movies: Dea^Mzw Walkto say, "My concern is how to best honor ing and The Executioner s Song

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by Alison Milnamow & Margaret Byrne Seeing as February tends to be one of the most boring months of the year, we have devised a quiz to test your coolness.

Below are 27 song lyrics you can match to their titles in celebration of the twenty seventh of February. Knock yourself out.

1. "She thinks happiness is a mat that sits on your doorway."

2. "Silence like a cancer grows."

3. "She died ecisy of a broken heart disease."

4. "Turn off your mind, relax, /.,[;;,mm , and float downstream."

5. "It's just the beast under your bed, in your closet in your head."

6. "Stop a baby's breath and a shoe full of rice."

7. "JFK blown away what else do I have to say?"

8. "Just hke the old man in that book by Nabakov."

9. "Everyday is like survival, you're my lover not my rival."

10. "I'm combing my hair now, and wonderin', what dress to wear now."

U. "Gonna start a revolution from my bed."

12. "Whoo-hoo!"

13. "A Star Trek phaser couldn't phase me."

14. "BEEP-BEEP...Who's got the keys to the Jeep?...Varoom...."

15. "Geronimo, look out below!"

16. "When I come back to bed someone's taken my place."

17. "Grown tired of water all the time, you quench my heart and ohhh... you quench my mind and say.."

18. "Jeepers, creepers, where d'ja get those peepers?"

19. "Do PufiF drive Mercedes? (YeahYeah!)"

20. "My dog won't bite if you sit real still.."

21. "I am gonna tell my son to grow up pretty as the grass is green and whip smart as the English Channel's wide."

22. "I have this theory, that if we are told we're bad, then that's the only idea that we will ever have."

23. "Ladies with an attitude, fellas that were in the mood. Don't just stand there, lets get to it. Strike a pose there's nothing to it..."

24. "Every woman needs a man, like a fish needs a bicycle."

25. 'His arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder" 26. "And I don't know what happened to

our love."

27. "And you'll hum this tune forever'

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Featiires 5 >Larry Flynt case

by Kathleen Dunne A week from today, on March 6, 1978, the controversial trial of Fr. Jeny Falwell vs. Larry Flynt was postponed due to Flynt being shot on his way to court. Flynt was on trial for distributing false and obscene materials.

The trial was initiated by Fr Falwell who claimed that the magazine gave false information about him. At that time, the liquor Campari was advertising a special ad. It featured well known people talking of their "first time." The Campari slogan was "Campari. You'll never forget your first time."

In Larry Flynt's magazine. The Hustler. there was an article that was set up like the Campari ad. It featured a fake interview with Fr. Falwell, who supposedly told of his fu^t time. Fr. Falwell sued The Hustler for invasion of privacy, Uabihty and distribution of obscene materials.

The Hustler covered itself by putting an isterisk after the title. It read "Ad parody% ot to be taken seriously." This gave the defense a good case and was their only chance of sneaking out of a guilty verdict.

The main defense did not work. In the local courts, Fr. Falwell won 5200,000.

However, the magazine took the case to a higher court, the Supreme Court. There the Supreme Court overruled the lower court's decision based on the fact that the magazine had used an asterisk. The Court said that according to law the only thing that this did was create emotional distress.

Kids in the hall Does the recent sex scandal change your view on President Clinton? Why? " I have never really liked Clinton to begin with. The scanda! has just made my feelings towards him stronger. During all of this, Clinton is taking more of the time to deal with his personal matters instead of those afifecting the countrj'. I don't really feel secure about the well-being of our country under a man who is a liar. Hillary, in my opinion, would make a much better president."

- Mary Stankiewicz "No. •%'liere I amfinomthere exists a clear distinction between a politician's pubUc life and Ms private life.

I have no interest whatsoever in Mr. Clinton's private affairs. I think thattiiereare many more urgent matters that concern the US in the present times."

—Don Francisco "My opinion of Bill Qinton has not really changed since the sex scandal. What a man does on liistimeis his own business and does not necessarily affect how he does liis job. I'm not saying that committing adultery is a good thing (in fsax I believe it is one of the worst things a person can do), but it shouldn't affect his professional life."

-Rachel Kuly "A president that cheats on his wife is more than likely to cheat on his coimtry. Isn't that what he has been doing these past six years? Democrats like him can't get things done right for hard working tax payers by keeping the welfare addicts on the street."

- Julie Motala

Senior

Jenny Beacraft

Activities: •Peers Reaching Out •Thespian President •National Forensic League •National Honor Society •All State Play •Concert Choir flEft •Vocal Jazz ^^•^^ •Symphony Band

Teacher's Comments: "She puts forth effort and dedication above and beyond the call of duty. As Thespian President, she has organized new activites and energized members. As a performer on stage, she has delighted Maine South audiences as well as her theatre peers throughout the state in her performance as a lead in the All-State Play, "Carousel." In the classroom, she takes in every aspect of the class and shares her knowledge with her fellow students." wm -John P. Muszynski

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January students of the month The January students of the month are: Social Science: John Ceh, Bill Federighi, Gwendolyn Fisher, Elizabeth Gibbons, Joe Madden, Kathleen Meyer, Stella Pappas, Mandy Payne, Zoran Stanoev, Sylwia Werem, Chris Woppel.

Foreign Language: Alicia Dicks, Dimitrios Koromvokis, Heather Lang, Mary Pindelski, Nicholas Schmidt, Marta Skik, Randy Tosch, Annette Udzielak.

EngUsh: Nick Allen, Maggie Barone, Jason Blachut, Mary Demarchi, Andy Donovan, Michelle Fontana, Frank Grabowski, Carl Hughes, Jill Knautz, Eric

Lawson, Krista Luzio, Krista Payne, Jennifer Sheehan, Katherine Sidelnik, Young Song, Adam Stec, Kim Toter, Renee Vassilos, Mike Walczak, Mark Wojteczko.

Science: Margherita Barone, William Cielinski, Sushila Dalai, Paul DiFranco, Anthony Enright, Brooke FilUppo, JCatehn Gill, Margaret Kehoe, Michael Kuczynski, Gabriella Kusz, Stephen Natali, Brian Pick, Susie Skaczylo.

Mathematics: Margherita Barone, Aileen DeCourcey, Alicia Dicks, Susan Jaeger, Christopher Holland, Douglass Kisielius, Gina Kremer, Jennifer Lafronza, Joseph

Madden, Bridgid Matchen, Brian Park, Piotr Rewerski, Michael Tedeschi.

Physical Education: Peter Tamowski, Ann Carroll, John Bratko, Penny Bilissis, Kathryn Delk, Christa Trumbo, Lisa Green, Martha Douglass, Patricia M. Ryan, Nicole Bolton, Paul DiFranco.

Health: Stella Pappas Home Economics: Margarita Prieto, Meghan McNeil, Denise Lesniewski, Melissa Trahame, Katherine Dhamer.

Business: Ellen Ghisolf, Krista Diestel.

Applied Arts/Technology: Richard Hiselman, Amy Byrge, Joseph Manning.

Drama/Broadcasting: Brian Wells, Dan Smart, Emily Gallagher, Vanessa Cerf, Brenda Metelka.

Art/Photo: Nicole Serrano, Nora Bums, Lee Adlaf, Nicole Kline, Mary Manning.

Music: Dave Wilson, Stephanie Rieder, Ehsa Park.

Driver Education: Bradley Metzinger.

AIDS Awareness Week This past week has been AIDS Awareness Week. Students benefitted from the many activities organized by the school to promote student awareness and responsibility. On Tuesday, February 24, HIV positive speaker Rae Lewis Thorton spoke to an assembly of juniors during homeroom and second period, and to seniors third and fourth period. On Wednesday, February 25, Maine

South was fortunate to have arranged for the return of Mike Johnson, a nationally-known speaker on HIV prevention who also has AIDS. The freshman class saw him late in the afternoon.

Organizers of Maine South's AIDS Awamess Week have taken a strong stand on HTV prevention and hope to bener educate students on protection against HIV.

Preschool registration Applications for the 1998-99 Maine South Preschool Program will be available on Tuesday, March 3 in the main office of Maine South High School.

Children must be at least 4 years of age

by September 1, 1998 and be residents of the Maine South High School attendance area. This program meets for two hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

To defray the cost of supplies and food

served to the children, a registration fee of $100 is charged each semester.

Maine South's Preschool Program has a dual purpose: to help Maine South students become child care aides and to provide a preschool experience for children. It is a developmental center. Appropriate activities are planned around physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of preschoolers.

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A long, long time ago, on a mattress far, far away...

Mr. Danckwart directs the chorus

by Anne Edison-Swift Once Upon a Mattress, the winter musibal, is a wonderfully wacky re-telhng of the familiar "Princess and the Pea" fairy tale.

It's the story of a wickedly wordy queen, a good-natured mute king, a naive mama's boy prince and an anything-but-shy princess named Fred. The members of the court are fun-loving insomniacs, who manage at three in the morning to instantaneously choreograph song and dance numbers in the hallways. Throw in an insecure wizard, a dynamic court jester and minstrel duo, a brave knight and a beautiful lady in love and in trouble, a very agreeable French girl and a handful of winsome wenches and you have what leading lady Jenny Beacraft (Princess Winifred) calls, "One big party on stage!"

"We've put in a lot of hours, but we can hardly complain that it's been hard work," adds Graham Schmidt (King Sextimus).

"The biggest challenge has been staying in character-it's thatftinny."Everyone involved in the production feels confident that the audience will have as much fiin seeing the show as the cast and crew have had putting It together. "Once Upon a Mattress is an unexpected fairy talc that will appeal to a!' ages," commented Director Mr. Muszynski.

Tit's not your typical fairy tale, and not your typical musical comedy, either. In most musicals, you have comedic leads and romantic leads, and the division between them is very clear. In Once Upon a Mattress the romantic leads have some of the funniest lines

photo by Mike Tomassi in the show."

Younger brothers or sisters will definitely love this show for the gorgeous castle setting, the beautifully-costumed cast, the fabulous singing and dancing and over-the-top fun characten. The humor, however, will be for you and your parents to enjoy. Imagine the mute king having to explain the facts of life to his son, played by Dan Schwartz, in

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pantomime!

The dedicated crew members have, as always, worked amazing miracles and created a parallel universe in a very short amount of time. Senior Janet Peterson designed the majestically medieval set; her numerous contributions to Maine South theatrical productions have attracted recognition and scholarship opportunities from colleges. Theatergoers should not expect a runof-the-mill castle, but rather a set that will match the off-the-wall comedy and characters. Helping make Janet's vision a reality is a skilled and experienced crew, lead by crew-heads Lee Adlaf, Kevin Johnson, Denise Mytko, Jenny Palm, Mike Walters, Brendan Hennigan, Ryan McKenna, Neil McCabe, Nicole Kline, Mary Nuzzo, Dana Barrabas, KC Spindler, Heidi Barton, Allison Stanhope, Assistant Technical Director Brenda Metelka and Stage Manager Kate Ristau.

Whether they're on stage or behind-thescenes, everyone involved in Once Upon a Mattress is very excited about the show. All this musical needs now is an audience! The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. March 6,7, 13 and 14 and at 2:00 p.m. March 8. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in the Fine Arts office or at the door on performance nights. Come prepared to laugh!

photo by Kate Boychuck

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Swimmers take second in CSL ^

by Matt Wanat The Hawks cruised through the last of their dual-team meets this season, finishing with a 7-3 record overall and second place in conference. Against Maine West, the Varsity won 108-77, taking firsts in the 200 yard Medley Relay (Frank Ramirez, Brian Pick, Mike Lupo, Matt Wanat), the 200 yard and 500 yard Freestyle (Ryan Evans), the 100 yard Butterfly (Ramirez) and the 1(X) yard Breaststroke (Brian Pick). Although the Hawks were missing five varstiy members due to illness, they crushed Deerfield 12356 by taking firsts in 10 out of the 12 events.

At the Conant Invitational, the swim team did not have a successfiil day as a whole; however, many had good finishes against the

stiff competition. The only firsts went to Rob GUwa in the 100 yard Breaststroke " C heat and Eric Pick in the "B" heat of the same event. Second place medals were won by the 200 yard Medley Relay (Joe Ramirez, Gliwa, Alex PoUey, Keith Kura) and the 200 yard Free Relay (Chris Salvador, Jeff Cox, Jon Hultgren, Kevin Duff>')The season full of hard work had its rewards at the Conference Meet for all levels.

The freshmen, led by Matt Huffman, won Conference for the third straight year. The JV, after suffering only one loss through this season, entered the meet 5-0 in conference and won the meet for the third consecutive year. This led to a first place in the CSL North Division. The varsity entered the Con-

ference Meet with a 4-1 record and finished a solid second in conference. This is the highest finish for Maine South in over fifteen years. All-Conference honors were awarded to Evans (second in 200 yard Free and first in the 500 yard Free), Dave McDowell (third in diving), Brian Pick (third in 100 yard Breaststroke) and Wanat (fourth in the 50 yard Free and sixth in the 100 yard Free). Other impressive swims came from Eric Pick (fourth in the 100 yard Breaststroke anf fifth in the 200 yard IM) and Frank Ramirez (fourth in the 1(X) yard backstroke).

The Hawks are now preparing for the Sectional meet where they hope to send a few swimmers downstate. Come and cheer on the Hawks to victory.

'Vas equals victory' for Hawk hoops

By Mike O'Malley As the boys varsity basketball team embarks on their final tour of 1997-1998, Michael Johnson and twin brother Nicholas Johnson ask the question, "Are those guys keeping it real or what?" But seriously folks, "March Madness" will soon bequeath its fury upon the Hawk Hoopsters. The Hawks vow to finish the season with a little flavor and a second place finish in conference. Nevertheless, the varsity squad received a slight case of the mid-season skids with four straight losses to noble opponents.

However, the Hawks overcame their undoing with a conference victory against the Vikings of Niles North. Previously, the var-

sity had trounced the Vikes in a putrid 49 point victory. This time Niles North came to play, holding the lead for a slight pan of the fu^t half while challenging it throughout the second half The remarkable rebounding of Victor Nassilos and demonstrative defense of Kevin Banett were too profuse for the Vikes. Victory was the Hawks' with a 62-51 triumph.

The varsity treasures the unrelenting support of so many Hawk Hoop fans. And don't be a fair-weather fan, "Get on top of that horse" before the playoffs rumble through and momentum hits you from the back.

Catch the Hawks in their brawn as they take on the Spartans at Glenbrook North tonight.

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Harman advances to state meet

Junior wrestler Brett Harman Photo b\ Kate Boychuck

by Scott O'Donnell Maine South WrestUng finished their season in fantastic fashion.

The team's final record was 18-5 going into the tough Maine West Regional, in which they took second place. Seven wxestlers advanced to the Barrington Sectional by placing in the top three m Regionals: Champions Brett Harman and Brad Shemluck, Nick Palumbo, Will Stanke, Scott O'Donnell, Colin Johnson and Radley Kanasyc.

Not to be overlooked is the courageous

effort of Josh D'Auria, who competed despite having recently torn a ligament in his knee.

At Sectionals, Harman dominated every opponent he faced in capturing the championship. He will display his fierce determination when he represents Maine South at the State Tournament. Harman is the f i r s t ^ ^ Hawk wrestler since Clint Faldetta in 1993^P^ to qualify for state. Kanasyc also showed tremendous effort by taking fourth, but he just missed his chance to join Harman at the state meet.

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Harder, Faster, Stronger: Boys' Track Girls' Track

by Maura Collins The past few weeks of grueling practices and strenuous Saturday morning workouts have paid off for the Maine South Girls Track team. Lead by Mr. Gabauer, Mr. Downing, Ms. Berquist and Mr. DiLegge, the team has won their fu^t three meets.

In the first meet of the season at Glenbrook South with New Trier and Resurrection, the varsity Hawks earned many first, second and third place finishes as well as two record-breaking performances.

Nicole Wright broke the school record in the 300M dash (45.6) and Katie DuPont broke the school record in the triple jump (31-1).

Other first place performances were: DuPont in the high jump with a jump of 4ft. 8in., Wright in the long j ump (16-1) and the 50M dash (7.0), Shayna Robinson in the shot put (30-10.) and Anna Kurtz in the 800m run (2:49.8). Katie Dwyer came in second in the 400M dash. Elizabeth Gibbons came in third in the mile (5:59.3 min) and Nicole Penn came in third in the lOOOM run (3:37.5).

The Hawks also had a lot of success in their relay races. The 1600M relay team of Linda Lazar, Gina Kremer, Dwyer, and Amanda Wolf came in first place with a time of 4 min. 43.9 sec. Both the 3200M relay team of Kurtz, Maura Collins, Gibbons and Kremer (11:06.8) and the four lap relay team of Wright, Theresa Weritz, Sheree Baccay and Maureen Gunning (1:34.1) came in second place. The runners also captured a third place finish in the medley relay with Nora Bielat, Dwyer, Wolf, and Baccay (2:36.9).

Mr. Gabauer named Katie DuPont, Nicole Wright, Anna Kurtz, and Liz Pahlke (50M dash, 7.2 400M dash, 70.0) Athletes of the Meet for their outstanding performances at Glenbrook South.

The Hawks dominated the Maine South fieldhouse in their fu-si home meet of the season when they were matched up against Good Counsel. They were victorious in all founeen events! First place performances were achieved by: Robinson (shot put, 309), DuPont (high jump, 4 6. triple jump, 30 4 hurdles, 8,8), Nicole Wright (long jump 15 11, 200M dash, 28.7, 50M dash, 6.7),

Gibbons (1600M run, 5:50.7), Penn(800M run, 2:44.7) and Lazar (400M dash, 68.5).

In the relay events, the 1600M team (Lazar, Katie Thompson, Dwyer, Wolf) won with a time of 4:43.2. The four lap relay team (Baccay, Weritz, Wright, Lazar) won with a time of 1:15.9 min. The 3200M relay team (Kurtz, Rebecca Boudos, Penn, Kremer) won with an estimated time of 11:16 min.

The 800M relay team (Baccay, Weritz, Thompson, Dwyer) also won with a time of 2:03.6 min.

The Athletes of the Meet were Elizabeth Gibbons, Maura Colhns (1600 M run.

5:54.6), and Mona Shaw (Shot put, 25 6).

The junior varsity and freshman levels have also been outstanding. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 am at our fieldhouse to cheer on our track team as thev host the Hawk Relavs!

Women In Sports Night with Special guest Diane Kelly was Thursday Feb. 26 Look forward to an article in the upcoming issue

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by Brian Price The Hawks' track team started their indoor season recently with victories over NEes Norlh, Harper and New Trier. In the first meet, the Hawks came away with convincing wins over Niies North and Harper on both levels. The varsity won 95-40-14 while the sophomores won 8128-25. Outstanding performances were turned in by Dino Gardiakos (first place 50 yard dash and 20' 2" long jump). Paul McGuire (first place 440 yard dash) and the 880 yard relay (Gardiakos, Mark Szramek, Paul Johnson, McGuire).

In their next meet, the Varsity defeated New Trier 69-45 while the sophomores lost 56-54. Gardiakos and Szramek were first and second in thefifty,John Armour and Dave Popiel were first and third in the high hurdles and the 880 yard relay won for the second straight race. Other standouts include Johnson (high hurdles), PhilLuchesse (high jump), Brian Deines (triple jump and 440), John Fahrenbach (pole vault), Taylor Duncan (shot put), Dan Totsch (880), Brian Dickey (2 mile) and Brian Wells (2 mile). The results fit)m the beginning of the season suggest that this year's track team will carry on the tradition of success in the program.

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Hawks look to playoff success

by Lynn Janik After soaring high in the Maine West game, the Hawks have shown their abilities against four other feared opponents: Highland Park, Libertyville, Niles North and Maine East. Coach Mike Deines is doing a superb job preparing these extremely talented girls for the tough competition that lies ahead, ultimately hoping for a trip downstate. The team is composed of 5 sensational senior starters: Denise Pavichevich, Vickie Manko, Mary Friesl, Sarah Cohen and Kori Biesczad.

They have proven themselves worthy of playing anyone in the state. Friesl was given a special mention in the Sun Times for her excellent defense against Maine West's Dawn Vana. On the tough and challenging road that lies ahead for the Hawks, there is no doubt that the ladies have the potential and desire to beat all future competitors. In the sectional alone, the Hawks must face Maine West a third time along with Loyola, who left the Hawks with a loss after a disappointing overtime finish.

Ranked ahead of the Hawks are Lake Zurich, who the Hawks lost to in the Holiday Classic by only a three points, Loyola and Glenbrook South, who the Hawks suffered another disappointing loss to by only two points. Thus, the three teams mentioned as being able to beat Maine South are definitely within the wingspan of the Hawks.

In the Highland Park game.

Maine South scored 71 points, while Highland Park only managed to get 26 points past the Hawk defense. In the first quarter alone. South led with a score of 24. The remarkable team had a 57.9% field goal percentage in the first quarter. Every member of the varsity squad scored during some point of the game, however, high scorers were: Pavichevich and Manko with 10 points, Friesl had 8 points, Cohen knocked down 6 points and Biesczad threw baskets totalling 5 points as well.

In the next matchup against Libertyville, die Hawks showed off their skills once again.

Libertyville only managed to score 35 points, while the Hawks scored 56. In the fourth quarter, the team had a 50% field goal percentage. All members of the Hawk squad scored in this game as well. Special mention is given to Pavichevich with 10 points, Friesl with 5 points and Manko with 8 points.

In an exceptional game against Niles North, the Hawks were victorious once again.

Maine South dominated the entire game which led to a final score of 47-32. Pavichevich led the game in scorers with 14 points, Friesl and Laura Paine each had 6 points and Manko had 5 points.

The team has been led to victory by Mr. Deines and his tenacious defensive plays and outstanding offenses. The zeal of the Hawks zone has caused numerous turnovers leading to the high Hawk scoring.