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NEWS Upcoming Strides of Hawk Pride p. 2 MS gone High Tech

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Rewarding Responsibility: changes in ID policy

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COMMENTARYPOE by Michael DePilla

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Britt Frederickson on today vs. tomorrow

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Elizabeth Ori on the new school year

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Fiction: Voices in my head

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A Modest Proposal by Maura Collins P- ^

FEATURES The lowndown on student clubs

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SPORTS p. 10

Boys'Soccer Girls' Cross Country

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Golf

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Football

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Girls' Swimming

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Girls'Tennis

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Fans go wild at a football game last fall.

Photo courtesy of Eyrie

Upcoming strides of Hawk Pride

by Meghan McCall Last year a new program called Hawk with. All of these sort of ideas are part of ery one of the clubs around school at t h ^ Pride came to Maine South. PRIDE, as the cornerstones of Hawk Pride, which can monthly Hawk Pride meetings. This way, many know, is an acronym for Purpose Re- be found on the red posters in all the class- all the ideas that come out in the Hawk Pride spect Involvement Dignity and Empathy. rooms. These cornerstones set up certain ex- meetings can reach the entire school.There Last year Hawk Pride started with doing pro- pectations for members in how they should will be five extended homerooms throughact. grams for the teachers, teaching them how out the year for Hawk Pride assemblies.

As for this year. Hawk Pride is going to Each one of these assemblies will discuss to do their job even better. The Hawk Pride comitee hung inspirational posters all over become a much bigger part of our school. one of the ideas surtounding the letters in the A-wing and posters about Hawk Pride Last year, because it was a new club and just die word PRIDE. in every classroom.

This year. Hawk Hawk Pride was introPride's emphasis is going duced to the school during to be on the students. One an assembly and after that of the big programs that the students started to get they're doing is called involved. When you beProject Wisdom. This is come a member, you are a book of motivational given a Hawk Pride T-shirt, messages that will be read and on certain days, all the by seventy-five different members would wear their Hawk Pride members evT-shirts to school. When ery Tuesday and Thursday this sort of visual image is morning over the PA. sysput out into the school, tem. Each week there will people notice. If the membe a different theme. bers are being the sort of For example, "respect" role models that they are could be one week^ suppose to be, the idea is theme, in which case, M that other people will nothe messages would have tice this huge group and to do with respect. Each how they are acting and teacher will know what take after them. each week's theme is goHawk Pride is not like ing to be in advance so any other program that we they can integrate it into have here at Maine South. their lesson plan any way Rather, it is a commitment possible. to creating a more caring Well this sounds great, and responsible environbut how do I get involved? ment. To be a Hawk Pride Hawk Pride is a very easy member is not about the thing to be involved in. It hours that you put into it, will not take up much of but the little things that you your time and you will Miss Lahucik shows her Hawk Pride at an assembly do. Helping someone pick contribute to the betterPhoto courtesy of Eyrie up their books, holding ment of the school. To get open the door, smiling, involved just find Mr. saying hello. These are the minute but im- starting out, there are a lot of things that they Smith and tell him that you're interested. measurably important things that help make still want to do they didn't have a chance to He'll hook you up with a T-shirt that you'll school a better place to be. That's what the last year.Once again. Hawk Pride is not like wear the last Friday of every month. Then any other organization, but it is there to make you can attend the monthly meetings and caring part is all about. The other part is the responsibihty. Teachers can't always do ev- all the other organizations better. For ex- start adding to the force of Hawk Pride in erything, they don't see everything that hap- ample, if Brotherhood needs people for their our school by doing all those littie things car wash. Hawk Pride will send some of their and standing up for what is right. In c l o s ^ ^ ^ ^ pens, they aren't there to break up every fight. Part of Hawk Pride is smdents hold- members to help out. If some club needs ing, Mr. Smith gave me a quote from " ^ ^ H H ing students accountable for their actions. money for some big project. Hawk Pride will Fettig , that he says sums up all of H a w l ^ We can have so much influence on what help them out. Along the same lines, they Pride and what it's about. He said, "You have also hope to have a representative from ev- to give to get." people do or say and what they can get away

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MS gone high-tech

by Megan Gibbons A valuable part of Maine South, it seems, has been hidden unnoticed within the many folds of the Internet. Most students are obUvious to the fact that Maine South has a web page. This is not an ordinary web page, with the name of the school printed in big bold letters and maybe a picture underneath, but one that is truly in depth. Found within this elaborate page, are many assets useful to the Maine South student.

The page is filled with students' work and projects . This provides the browser with a look at the accomphshments made by the students here. Providing a better look at fellow student's work, are student commentaries that are downloaded for others to reflect on. Some of the topics touched on in these articles have, in all actuality, a great impact on the students of Maine South.

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Editors-in-Chief

Maura Collins Michael DePilla News Editors Megan Gibbons Meghan McCall Commentary Editors Britt Fredrikson Lauren Hurley Features Editors Lindsey Krukowski Nicole Penn Sports Editors Sam Fuller Ellen Gartner Production Editors Ted Kocher Som Dalai Brian Anderson Core Cartoonist Dan Qyne Core Photographers Eileen Collins Megan Price Cecilia Weiss Core Staff Artists Monica Haak Nicole Kline Advisor T. R. Kerth

A question posed on the page is the issue of cheating Through commentaries and pohcies, you are given the point of view of the peers that cheating effects, as well as the administration's views on the subject. The page is filled with the things that matter within the halls of our school right now.

Hawk Pride and its goals are emphasized and the Constitution Team's great achievements are posted, so that all can feel a part of the victory. It fills you in on what is new in sports: the schedules, the players, and the coaches. It presents you with an inside look at the coach of a particular sport in""Meet the Coach", and it lets you into the world of our athletic department in general.

It also gives you the opportunity to become linked directly to the sites you might need for classes and studying. It displays course descriptions to answer those lingering questions you might still have on your mind. It posts job opportunities for the av-

erage student. Keeping you in touch with the Maine South students that have moved on, there is alumni information , allowing contact with past Hawks.

Finally, to get you involved and help you to have some fun, it has links to all of the MS clubs that have established web sites: Cheerleading, Chess, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Mathletes, Science Olympiad, Student Council, and Ski Club. This gives you a convenient look at what might interest you in the future.

For those of you who have no knowledge that such a place ever existed, give it a shot, see what you can pull out of it. For those of you who have known about it, now is your chance: spread it around, help it become common knowledge. For the eager, who have become interested, the address is as follows: www.maine207south.kl2.IL.US/ Give it a try, you'll never know what you might find.

Rewarding responsibility by ' Krista " • - Luzio ' A new year of school has begun and as we lazily step back into the halls of Maine South and the daily school routine, we feel the sense of new beginnings around us. There will be chances for new friends, new opportunities, and a NEW ID POLICY! Yes, the school has finally responded to our numerous cries for a change and a new pohcy is upon us.

Last year, the student body expressed their fhistration with the ID policy.The main problem was that even if a student was responsible enough to fess up to their permanent or temporary loss of an ID, they would be slapped with two detentions. If the same thing happened another time, they would be taken out of school for a day of reassignment. Even if they came in before school begins to get a replacement, they would still get in trouble. They would get

in the same amount of trouble that tney would receive if thry had they tried to sneak around with a false ID or none at all. The basis of the new reform is this very rule: if a student comes in to buy a new ID in place of a temporarily misplaced or completely lost one before 7:40 A.M., no detentions or reassignments will be given. All the student is responsible for is the charge of the ID. All other procedures concerning students caught with no ID or another's ID, during the day, will remain the same as they had been last year: two detentions the first time; reassignment the second time; and a suspension the third time. With the new policy in effect, a student that acts honestly and responsibly by admitting their fault and paying the charge can avoid detention. Although ID'S are not gone for good, the policy has definitely improved.

Too much tomorrow

by Michael DePilla As hard as it is to believe, I am now a senior. All of the sudden I am qualified to give advice or impart my wisdom to those that are getting aquainted with the school for the first time.

Take note of the school that surrounds you, because all in all, it really is a great one. Take note of the wide spectrum of activities Maine South has to offer, and do not hesitate to join any of them. "Getting involved"-- a phrase that will become a well-worn cliche to you before too longis probably the most important thing you can do to make your experience here an enjoyable one. A more detailed list and description of different clubs can be found a few pages later. Take a look at it and pick out a couple that seem interesting to you and pursue them.

Also take note of the thriving sports program the school has built. Step into the Spectator Gym, look up on the back wall, and view all the accompUshments of Maine South sports history. Keep in mind the hours of practice put in by dedicated players and coaches to make their seasons a success. If you do not play a sport, go to the games and participate as a fan. Cheer on the football team every Saturday, especially when the playoffs come and fans become an even larger part of the game.

Perhaps most importantly, take note of Hawk pride, which manifests itself in many different ways. Take note of the letters of encouragement prepared by the tireless Pep Council and taped to players' lockers on gameday. Pick up on Hawk traditions at assemblies and, as ridiculous as they might seem at first, take part in them. Notice the many examples of student artwork on display in the hallways and in the library. Read the student publications Southwords, Equinox, Reaching, and Eyrie, and congratulate friends that you see printed. Or write yourself.

Go to the dances and take note of the hard work put in by students to make each individual dance a success.Take into account the extra help of teachers in the math lab, writing lab, and all around the school.

Most of all, make the most of your opportunity because, believe me, it will be over before you know iu

by Britt Frederiksen "Where do you want to go today?" is Bill Gates' motto. No matter where it is, Microsoft can take you there. But at Maine South, the individual does most of the getting.

As we start a new year here at 1111 S. Dee Road, the question "Where do I want to go today?" is on everyone's mind. A bigger question is "Where do I want to be tomorrow?" High school students always think in terms of tomorrow, not today.

Tomorrow is unpredictable, inconstant and unattainable. Every time we go to sleep we expect to wake up tomorrow, but it is always still today. Tomorrow is so glorious because it is such an abstract idea; because it is unattainable. High school is just a plan for this impossible idea, an institution to educate youth for the future.

The question is: do we think too much about tomorrow?

High school students need to take time out of their day to think about today. Stop contemplating whatjob is best. Do not write college applications, and do not rehearse fcjr a concert that will be sometime next month.

Put aside ten minutes to spend doing something for today. Help someone out, talk with your grandparents, and accomplish something that might not ever be possible again.

If all we think about is tomorrow, what will happen when there are no more tomorrows?

So much should be done today and not

tomorrow, so I challenge Maine South Âť change the way we think. So many people think that because they will probably never see a person again they do not have to respect the other person. This is not showing much Hawk Pride. If we all took every second of every day as our last, if we all regarded the people around us as important, we could do so much more.

If, today, everyone dealt with everyone else as if they all deserve respect, how much better would life be at Maine South?

Today is an important step towards tomorrow. What you do today will affect you tomorrow, how you treat others will come back to you, and what you say can and will be used against you. Everyone wants to be important and everyone is. This is how everyone should be treated. Look at the world as if whatever you do today is your story; what you will be remembered by. People will read your story later and your example will be followed. Tomorrow is fragile, but the work you do today can make tomorrow a better place.

This year, do not think only of tomorro' but think more of today, because tomorrow is not really there. Today is all there is. Think of what you can do today to help tomorrow, but do not be too quick to decide on what tomorrow will bring. The future is unwritten, and today is being recorded, so "Where DO you want to go today?"

Just do it

by Elizabeth Ori Welcome back to Maine South and welcome to the freshmen. Freshmen look around and see superiors everywhere, but for me it is odd to look around and no longer see my superiors. As seniors we are the oldest, wisest and most eager to leave.

I remember a conversatioa I had with a friend thefirstquarter of my freshman year.

We figured out that i/16 of high school had been completed and we did not know how we were going to make it. This is my last year here and your first In retrospect of my past three years, I see that the first is the most important. You make your mark now. The next few weeks will be M l of "Get Involved" and "Hawk Pride"

speeches. For many, the effect will be nonexistent. These will laugh at the messages \ and talk through the speeches. For many; more, it will motivate and give them pride in Maine South. During your years here, have pride in Maine South. This next year sets the foundation of your lives, so make \ it good. Your GPA will always be sveraged and your acquaintances will date back toj today. Do not be afiaid to join anything, j do not be afraid to speak out Join everything you like and say everything you want! to say, or you may regret doing so. This year could be the greatest year of your lift or it could be a year of could-haves. It is" up to you. As the saying goes, **"Do liot try. Do or do not do. There is no trying."

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Voices in my inead

by Lauren Hurley "The details of my life are quite inconsequential. Very well,where should I begin?"

Everyone has his or her own story. I' ve been lucky enough to be given the opportunity to share mine with Maine South. I'm not some super-Doogie Howser-teenager, or an infallible role model that one should compare themselves to. Rather, I am human and from what I've heard, erring is what humans do best. I'll make mistakes, guaranteed. However, hojjefully, I'll have enough sense to learn from them before its too late.

My parents imbued nimierous morals and virtues with which I have formed my own hopes and dreams. They are good people in my opinion, and, for a teenager, I think that I have a fairly close relationship with them.

Of course we still have our tiffs about trivial matters like the cleanliness of my room, or the lack thereof, but those are hardly substantial. I have two brothers, one of which, Ryan, is a frosh this year. He's two years younger, and yet, a foot taller than me. For lack of a better word, I think he's pretty cool. kThis is my home life. Yawn. Pretty typical, I'll admit, but I'm content with it.

I look forward to the first days of school because all my friends start to come out of the woodwork and I get to see them on a daily basis. Summer is fun, but there's always that one friend that goes on vacation, or has to work, and my holiday feels lacking. The starting of school is a blessing in disguise. On one hand, no one really wants to return to the stress and busy schedules.

On the other hand, I meet new people, get reacquainted with ones from my past, and get another chance to take advantage of the opportunities that I passed on last year. I'm about to embark on a junior year journey.

In the simplest terms, my social life is a soap opera with out the bizarre names (i.e.

Winter, Brooke, and Trevor). Some of the basic plot Unes are there, like love, hate, jealousy, revenge, and every once in a while...amnesia. Moreover, soaps are pretty hard to follow if one starts watching them in the middle of the season. For this reason exactly, I have provided a short summary of the characters in my life, bearing in mind I that indeed I did not use their real names for three reasons. First of all, it would never be my intent to ostracize someone because I did

not include him or her, and actual names would obviously reveal whom I excluded, for no other purpose besides pure negUgence on my own part.

Second, the characters in this fictional column are a collaboration of qualities from different personas and therefore cannot be labeled as so and so. Third and most importantly, I'm not a saint. Like I said before, I make mistakes, and will put my cast through some of my own experiences, with the intent that others will learn from them as well as I hope I have. Bearing in mind the fact that I am not terrifically imaginative, I resorted to using some "Soap Opera" names: Delia Evergreen: one of my two best friends, a girl I've known since kindergarten, the physical embodiment of sweet, in the ten years F ve known her, we have yet to get into a fight. We have so many inside jokes together, and, completely unrelated, she's a master of the culinary arts. She's big on the drama scene, does all my dream interpretations, and has a keen sense of knowing everyone's eye color. She can quote Austin Powers, Ferris Bueller, or Seinfeld at the drop of a hat. She gave up her place in the cheerleading squad to be in the musical.

She can also be very weird; for example, she once bit my hand, saying it would be the perfect addition to her collection.

Guy Preston: My other best friend. Mr. Athletic, explains to me why guys are the way they are, makes me laugh, life of the party, understands that Oreo's must be twisted in order to eat them. We met when I accidentally hit his head with my locker door. Upon seeing him for the first time, one may come to the conclusion that this boy is beating off the ladies with a stick. Purely platonic passions present, a relationship that mirrors Jerry and Elaine. When he's not saving the planet, this Superman's working on his latest work of art.

Mae Stone: in a past life was the town crier. If there's a rumor going around, I can guess who started it. She's also the bad seed.

She's a little bit older than everyone else, and therefore is justified in her more, ahem, matured actions. Around the girls, she's as sweet as can be, but once she's within 100 feet of a male, she considers him hers.

Jake Montana: the tallest and tannest guy

in the crowd, can make a paper crane the size of a dime, has this contagious laugh and a trade mark dance move known to make even femme-bots explode. He was a lifeguard this summer, and actually gave a girl CPR (she wasn't in the pool, though...). He's had the same haircut the entire time I've known him. He's a sponge for all types of knowledge and surprises me with new talents on a daily basis. He's the drama dude with vocal pipes that could eat N'SYNC alive.

Celeste Knight: the shy, antisocial doll that all the guys seem to go after. I think it's her hard-to-get attitude that makes them go bonkers. She's smart, athletic, and a musical prodigy. I personally beUeve that she's going to marry Prince William and then be the first female president of the United States. She's perfect, except for her webbed toes (she's on the swim team). She doesn't have any cruel intentions, in fact, I think she's all that. She's a reliable friend, and when it comes down to the serious matters, she knows what to keep hush-hush. She also is very unasserted of herself, which she need not be because she's gorgeous.

Todd Remington: a pompous, self-worshipping, charismatic sweetie that I could love one minute and hate the next. I can never really tell what kind of motives he has behind asking out certain girls. I have though, connections that have told me he can have a soft side. I'll believe it when I see it.

In the mean time, he drinks, cheats on his girlfriends, lies to his parents, and is forever copying someone else's homework.

Justin Case: two words. Varsity Football.

In my story, he's the love interest. My admiration is merely from afar, but determinedly hopeful. He's the typical teenage crush object: a senior who has a hand in nearly every part of the school (athletics, academics, art, music, charity, etc.). His flaws just make him all the more attractive to me, which is the reason why I can never move on. He will be mine, oh yes, he will be mine.

These are, on the most part, my friends and for whatever reasons, we came together to form an alliance that balances out with a certain respect among the crowd. The stage is set, and the show is about to begin.

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It's all in the grade

By Maura Collins The beginning of a school year is the time for each student to set goals for himself. These 'school year resolutions' can include things like, "I will write in my assignment notebook every day," "I will participate in class more often" or "I will join a new club." Most likely, however, the resolutions are about improving class rank, and getting better grades. For the extremely motivated, a resolution might be to get straight A's.

Obtaining good grades and improving class rank is no easy task. Unfortunately, teachers make the task much more stressful than it needs to be by not informing their students of their grades. Here is a list of simple things that can be done to make the process of obtaining higher grades and class rank less stressful and more rewarding.

Every teacher should take a few minutes each day to individually update each student of how he is doing. During this short discussion, the teacher should tell the student (A) what they are getting in that class, (B) what they need to do to obtain their target grade, a goal that each student will set at the beginning of the grading period, and (C) what the student's class rank

Class rank is important in comparing the intellect of different students and it should be compounded daily.

"Grade Cards" should be worn around the necks of each student. On the card will be pertinent information regarding the student's class rank, grade point average (GPA) and standardized test scores. This will make for a safer school because there will be no fights.

Students will know better than to challenge the ideas of someone with a higher class rank. The cards will also make the awkward dating process a little easier. By reading the card of a student's crush, the student could find out if they have a chance dating him or her. Everyone knows that people date others who are similar to them. Since grades say everything about a person, similar grades mean one thing-love connection.

Points should be able to be transferred from class to class. For example, a stellar history student could transfer points from his award-winning history fair project to his math class to make up for a below average math exam. This would allow someone who excels in one area to still have a chance to be competitive in the Class Rank and obtain the highest GPA possible.

Kissing-up should be recorded and rewarded. Students should write their comple-

mentary remarks to a teacher on a piece of carbon paper. That way, both the teacher and the student will have a record of the kiss-up remark and the teacher will have a reminder to add a few points to the student's grade.

Cheating in all forms should be tolerated, even encouraged. Good cheaters get better grades and good grades in school mean success in the real world. Cheating would allow students to cooperatively earn good grades, enhancing their cooperative learning skills.

If these six simple proposals are put into effect, students will be smarter (because they will get better grades and good grades mean that the person receiving the grades is smart), happier (because good grades make people happy) and more stress-free (because the students will no longer be in the dark about what grades they will receive).

Note: "Grade Cards " was not my idea.

The idea originated in a discussion at meeting of the National Organization for the Students of Higher Intellect Testing Association (NOSHITA), a nonprofit group that researches contemporary school teaching methods.

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Come on, jump in!

Five fast freshman suggestions

by Nicole Penn This year I am not going to start the year off by poking jokes at freshmen— it's just too easy. Instead, I've decided to give the freshmen a couple of tips about how to handle their first year of high school. Freshmen—I'm sure you've heard a lot of 'get involved' and Hawk Pride type of speeches, so I'm just going to give you a couple of bits of advice.

1. Take a deep breath, freshmen, because you're in high school now. For most of us, half of our basic schooling is over. Don't be afraid to start over. Forget who you were in jr. high or elementary school. Concentrate on working on who you are now. Become a jock, become a thespian, try new clubs. Dye your hair, sing down the halls, do something you've always wanted to do.

This is high school— the last chance you'll have to act like a kid.

2. Get out! Meet new people. It's so amazing to look back and see all of the close friends I've made over these last couple of years. It's kind of crazy to think my best friend is the girl who walked in late to my biology class freshman year. Keep an open eye, because you'll never know who you're going to meet.

3. Have fun! I don't mean on the weekends, but through your school work. Realize that it is just a test or it is just a homework assignment and not the end of the world. Most conscientious students forget this. I can remember getting up at five-thirty on days when I had a test. What I didn't realize was that I didn't really need the extra hour to study as I thought I did. I did just fine.

4. Forget about the locks. It's a tradition that every year the seniors leave behind a curse on their lockers. Don't worry about it—it's short term. By the end of the second week of school the curse will die and the lockers will open every time you spin the combo.

5. Every once in a while step back and admire the view. People always tell you time goes by faster as you get older. It does. I can remember everything that happened to me

my first day of freshman year, what I wore, who I talked to and where my homeroom was. That was 730 days ago. Now, I look around and think, where'd it all go? Time flies. Absorb every detail you can, because you'll miss it when it's gone.

So good luck, freshmen. Take another deep breath and jump in. Just remember: whenever things appear as though they just can't get any better— look around. Check out your upper classmates. They were once just like you—small, timid, afraid. But they grew up. They grew up to be leaders and achievers—just like you will.

Mock Trial Team

by Nina Mariano If you like law or you want to be a lawyer or work in a comtroom. Mock Trial is the team to join. The Ilhnois Bar Association gives us a case that we have to analyze, using case law and the Illinois Statutes. We have to build a case on both the defense and the prosecution sides.

When we compete against various schools we simulate a real trial, sometimes in a real courtroom in front of a judge. We begin with opening statements, followed by the direct cross examinations of witnesses and ending with the closing statements. Each member of the team plays a part, either as a lawyer or a witness.

Last year's case was about a teenager named Jamie Hughes. She was charged with burning down the local junior high school, but she was acquitted. The town newspaper printed an article accusing her of the crime.

Jamie's family was suing the newspaper for damages. But the case was not as simple as it seems. There were many factors that needed to be looked into.

Mock Trial is a team you have to try out for. Last year's team competed at state competitions in Springfield. Out of 48 teams the Maine South Mock Trial team finished in the top 8, also known as the "Elite 8." Paul Lewis received an Oustanding Attorney award and Nina Mariano received an Outstanding Wimess Award in the state competitions. Our awesome coaches were Mr. Rosenberg and Mr. Ohm. Last year was a very successful year for

the Mock Trial Team here at South, and we hope this year is just as great. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to try out for the team. It's a large commitment, but it is also a fun and unforgettable experience.

Varsity Club

by Rebecca Boudos So, you think Varsity Club is just a bunch of girls with varsity letters who get together and talk about sports? Well, we are a group of girls with varsity letters, but we sure do a whole lot more than talking. Any girl who has earned a varsity letter on a sport is eligible to join Varsity Club.

The group meets every first Tuesday of each month to discuss upcoming events. We participate in the homecoming parade with a decorated float. The club participates in charity walks by raising money and walking many miles to benefit others and even volunteers at the Special Olympics, an event that everyone should experience.

Each year the club sponsors Gym Jam where girls from each sport talk to eighth graders. This is a night for the incoming freshmen to learn about each sport and see the gyms, pool, and field house.The best part of the club is the end of the year dinner with the M-Club (boys' varsity club) where the year is recapped and memories are shared.

This year Varsity Club hopes to do more activities involving other students in the school. Keep striving in your sport and we hope to see you join the Varsity Club soon!

This year's officers will be putting all of their effort in to make it the best year ever This year's officers are president Maura Collins, vice president Liz Pahlke, treasurer Megan Gibbons, secretary Angela Ganas and Rebecca Boudos in charge of special events.

Eyrie

by Meghan Romba Yearbook is a year-round activity. Students meet during fourth period and work on various parts of the yearbook. Students can either be editors or writers. The goal is that all parts of the yearbook will become a whole at the completion of the school year.

Mrs. Glunz is the yearbook advisor and helps the students promote a successful yearbook.

eaturesEquinox

by Liz Kruesi There are many ways for a person to express him or herself. One of these is through the art of writing. Maine South's literary magazine. Equinox, is where many students can express their feelings and thoughts.

Every year. Equinox puts together two terrific showcases of literary and art works.

Included in each issue are poetry, prose, photography, drawings, short stories and essays.

The Equinox staff is composed of chief, literary, and art editors and a large panel of judges from every class. They meet once a week to read, discuss, and judge numerous pieces of written and visual art.

If you're interested in creative writing or art and would like your works to be published, please consider Equinox! Listen for announcements in homeroom or talk to Miss O'Malley in the English department for more information.

Fine Arts

by Phil Berko Maine South's Fine Arts Department is indeed a busy one. Even before the very beginning of the year they are working hard.

Mr. Pressler, Mr. Scorza, Mrs. Dziedzic and the marching band start about two weeks before school starts with nightiy rehearsals preparing them to entertain the throngs of Hawk Football fans on Saturday afternoons.

The choir meets daily in PA-105 to prepare for their concerts. Under the direction of Mr. Danckwart, the numerous ensembles perform a number of times throughout the year, even going on an occasional trip. The orchestra is another daily group that performs throughout the year. Led by Mr. Davis, this group also performs periodically with select members of Symphonic Band to create the Symphony Orchestra. Evenmally, the marching band parts from its 7'x5' folio into a much larger one which stores their concert music.

Some other classes that meet daily are Music Theory, Electronic Music taught by Mr. Davis, Guitar taught by Mr. Davis and Mr. Danckwart, Drama taught by Mr. Muszynski and Broadcasting taught by Mr. Francois and Mrs. Metzinger. Oral Communication, a required class at Maine South, is part of the Fine Arts Department and is taught by Mrs. McCleneghan, Mrs. Metzinger and Mr. Muszynski.

After school, the Fine Arts Department is still buzzing with activity. Mr. Francois is the director for WMTH-fv and radio. He and his trusty following of technicians and camera men and women record many of the band and orchestra concerts throughout the year as well as the plays and V-Show.

The drama department, led by Mr. Muszynski, Mrs. McCleneghan and Mr. Sanchez, is always ready with plenty of opportunities on and off the stage in its three major productions each year.

The fall play starts off the year in good fashion, the all-school musical is every winter, and each spring is the Spring Play. For each show, students can build the sets, adjust lighting to get the right effect, control sound levels so everyone hears each word spoken on stage, create the costumes or apply make-up to the actors and actresses.

Two jazz bands, led by Mr. Davis, meet once a week for an hour and a half rehearsing music that is important to the development of rock and other styles of modem music.

One of the only teams in the Fine Arts department is the Speech Team. Sponsored

by Mrs. McCleneghan and Mrs. Metzinger, this interscholastic team presents assorted spoken pieces. They range from solo dramatic works to multiple person humorous pieces.

Finally, smdents are able to express their creativity in the Photo Club and the Art Club.

The Photo Club is sponsored by Ms. Moore and the Art Club is sponsored by Mr. Ecker.

Both clubs meet after school.

Orchesis

by Dina Tspralis Another year has begun, with another opportunity to get involved with school activities and meet new people. One of the best ways to do this is by joining Orchesis.

Orchesis is a dance company that includes around thirty dancers. These thirty dancers work together throughout the year for a show that is put on in January. The season just doesn't end in January; in previous years, Orchesis has attended the Illinois High School Dance Festival, the Young Artist Showcase, Joel Hall dance camps, and also participated in the Maine South V-show.

The year is filled with fun, exciting events and life long friendships. Come join orchesis with the clinic on September 14 and tryouts on the 16. Come make memories you'll always remember.

Brotherhood

by Nick Disabato Brotherhood is one of the largest orgi( nizations at Maine South, currently boast-" ing 197 membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; almost one-tenth of the entire student body. We specialize in community service activities; some of our events include walking in the AIDS Walk to biweekly visits at a homeless shelter to hepling fix up a broken-down home in the Christmas in April celebration. Every year. Brotherhood also holds two car washes to raise funds. These are without a doubt the best times of Brotherhood's year as virtually all of its members have the chance to thoroughly drench its four sponsors, Ms. O'Malley, Mr. Male, Mr. Parrilli and Miss Albright.

In addition Brotherhood began the tradition of the Dance Marathon to the roster of activites last year. Intended to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Dance Marathon is a time when the student body can relax in an informal dance. Last year, we raised over three thousand dollars for the charitable organization.

Brotherhood always has a lot of fun and memories in store every year for its m e n j ^ ^ bers. This year. Brotherhood's presidents are^F Randy Tosch and Jenny Caccomo. A ninemember Executive Council will help them in planning this year's activities. Brotherhood usually meets once a month in the cafeteria to plan and discuss old news and upcoming events.

Student Council

by Bill Heerman One of the most active and interesting organizations at Maine South is Student Council. Every Wednesday and Friday council meets to discuss and plan activities.

We also consider issues affecting the student body, act as a link between the student body and the administation, and work on making Maine South a better conmiunity.

Early in the year. Student Council works mainly on the homecoming festivities including the parade, the homecoming queen elections and the homecoming assembly.

After homecoming is over. Student Council starts working on V-show and Food Drive.

We have a great time, and you are sure i ^ ^ ^ meet tons of interesting people, practicl^F your leadership skills and learn about Maine South. It's a great way to show your Hawk pride and to get involved.

Pep Council

by Melissa Sobota Have you ever walked down the halls of Maine South to look up and see a giant banner on the wall congratulating a team or wishing them luck? We fill the halls of Maine South with spirit, from the student cafeteria to the A-wing and everywhere in between. If you are now curious as to who we are, let me tell you. We are Pep Council, and we ARE school spirit.

You see us every time you look at the locker of a varsity athlete the day before a big game, meet or tournament. We tag the lockers of varsity athletes wishing them luck because we love the way they contribute their skills and school spirit. Members of Pep Council, or Hawkeyes as it is also known, always attend games to give athletes a burst of the spirit that flows from us.

Pep Council is probably one of the best clubs you can participate in. Every meeting is a blast, and the homecoming parade is more fun every year. Our wonderful sponsors Mrs. Deines and Ms. Koshgarian ooze positive energy and make the club even more fun.

Pep Council members paint Melissa Sobota's dog at the homecoming parade.

Photo courtesy of Eyrie.

Last year's seniors are gone and we need new members to help pump up the spirit around here! You know we can't do this alone—we need all of your help! So come and check us out. If you don't like it, you don't have to stay, but that hasn't happened to anyone who has walked through our doors. It's a ton of fun, so get involved with school spirit—we guarantee you'll love it!

Scholastic Bowl

by Som Dalai Described by its members as "like Jeopardy but more fun," Scholastic Bowl stands as one of Maine South's most interesting activities. Students with knowledge from all areas of Ufe come together to stimulate their minds.

At Scholastic Bowl competitions two teams of five people each compete against rival schools in areas such as history, literature, math, science, sports, and popular culture. There are toss-up question, which only one teammate can answer, and bonus questions, which let the entire team confer before answering.

The teams usually have two practices every week, and the hours are very flexible.

Freshmen and sophomores can join the Junior Varsity, led by 'groovy' Mr. Bleeden, and the juniors and seniors make up the Varsity team, coached by Mr. Lowry. To join Scholastic Bowl, just contact one of the coaches or show up to practices at the times listed in the Daily Bulletin.

Wrestle rettes

by Lindsey Krukowski Once and for all, no, we are not female wrestlers. Perhaps the name "Wrestlerettes" is deceiving, but there really is no better name to describe what we do. The Wrestlerettes have a very long season, starting our work in October and usually finishing some time in February. Last year we were under the leadership of a new sponsor, Ms. Eve Muir, who helped the Wrestlerettes have their best season ever.

Right now you are probably wondering, "So, what do the Wrestlerettes really do?"

The answer is, we do quite a lot to help out during the wresding season. We keep score during the meets, which can be difficult as wrestling is a very fast-paced sport. We also make the name cards for the varsity letters that hang on the score board in the field house. And if you have ever wondered who makes those attractive hoops the varsity wrestlers run through at each meet, that's us too. In past years, the coaches have also requested that we address letters to send to colleges detaihng information about senior wrestlers. These are not our only duties— they change constantly during the season.

While it may sound like a lot of work involved, it's not that much. It's also a TON of fun! Anyone interested in joining

Wrestlerettes should watch for an announcement in homeroom. You can also talk to Ms. Eve Muir in the English department or president Lindsey Krukowski. We look forward to working with you this year!

M-Club

by Randy Tosch For those of you who are new to Maine South, the M-Club is an organization for boys' varsity athletes who have earned a varsity letter. Initiation into the club includes a small fee paid in the bookstore, and the option to buy a patch for your letterman jacket.

Highhghts of the club include the M-Club fund-raiser every year, which involves members selling wreaths to teachers, family members, and fiiends. We also host an annual "M-Club versus the Faculty" game, where everyone is invited to attend. The newest event added to our calendar is the banquet at D'BOBS Family Bistro.

The officers for this year will have a tough time filUng the shoes of Brett Harman, Brian Price, and John Moran. This year's officers are president- Sean Story, vice-president Randy Tosch, secretaries-Liam Hickey and Matt Schuenke, and recruiters- Greg Kazmierski and Steve Chung. The sponsor for the M-Club is Mr. Inserra. If you are interested in joining see either the officers or Mr. Inserra.

Mathletes

by Som Dalai "Sin, sin, cos, sin, 3.14159! Go Mathletes!" Such colorful battlecries can be heard from buses on the way to Mathlete meets. Students have practices every week, at which they learn topics tradifionally not taught in class. Each grade level studies separate math topics, and meets separately.

Snacks and refreshments are always provided at meets and practices by the Mathlete coaches, headed by Mr. Andrews.

Mathlete competitons occur approximately once a month, against four other teams in the Chicagoland area. Contestants individually take a five-question test in a period of thirty minutes. After all grade levels compete, they join together to work on a twenty question test. This is called the "Candy Bar" competition, since the winning team receives a bag of assorted chocolates.

To join, just inquire with your math teacher for practice times. Mathletes not only educates students in new areas of math, but it also builds camaraderie that lasts for years.

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Soccer Kicks

by John Jacobsen A new dynasty has begun in Hawk Soccer for 1999. With new head Varsity coach Tim Spiegel and a young, but experienced coaching staff that is new to boy's soccer, things look promising for years to come.

Coach Spiegel and his staff have brought a reviialization to Maine South soccer. This year's players are more physically and mentally prepared than ever before, after a grueling but rewarding off-season program.

This starts out with optional training three times a week, that consists of cardiovascular work, plyometrics and weight training.

When August rolled around, we started our actual practices twice each weekday. After a heart-breaking loss last year to Rolling Meadows in the pouring rain during the

State Playoffs, this year's team looks to come back even stronger.

With a solid returning nucleus and many skillful juniors and seniors, the Hawks will seize the oppurtunity for success. Including the Harrington and St. Charles tournaments, the Hawks have a rough and laborious schedule ahead of them; however, they are completely prepared. Winston Churchill once said, "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat." These Hawks have put in the hard work, and now they are ready to proudly display the product of their effort and dedication.

The W team is also under new leadership, Mr. Matt Parrilli, the sophomore girls' soccer coach the last two years.

Setting up the season

by Laura Seske The girls' volleyball team is off to a great start and, even though they lost six seniors, the team can still live up to its expectations. After a hard summer of clubs, camps, and leagues, the girls are ready to start the season with a bang.

Returning varsity members include Linda Lazar, Courtney Cash, Margie Niemczyk, Lauren Colletti, Candice Bilson, and Laura Weibel. Coach Kehoe, who is returning to coach the team for the second year, has acquired many new strategies and techniques after helping the boys' team last spring. Despite the fact that the volleyball season is only ten weeks long, all of the practicing and hard work will pay off in the end.

Come cheer them on and help them bump out the competition.

Racing Time

by Mike Tomczyk The Maine South boys Crosscountry is coming from one of Its best seasons on school history and is hoping to match that success in the 1999 season.

Last year, the Hawks took sec>nd at conference to Maine West, ^ho was ranked eighth in the tate. Maine South also took 2nd t regionals to York, the perennial state favorite. Likewise, the team made strong showings at many large invites throughout the year.

Returning seniors Tim Seiwert and Liam Hickey will provide valuable leadership to juniors Mike Begiech, Scott Larson, Scott Pullman, Mike Tomczyk, and hris ^.*an Hill; also sophomore Chri .McGuire will look to make c tributions throughout the seasoii"

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Charlie Zei is one of the returning seniors for the Hawks.

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by Maura Collins For the past two years the Maine South iris' Cross-country team has won the CSL orth division conference meet. This year, however, winning conference will be more diffiicult. All of the Maine South athletic teams swapped conferences with Maine East and will now competete in the tough CSL South division, where the Hawks will contend with cross-country powerhouses Niles West and New Trier. The upcoming season looks bright, as there is a new assistant coach and there are many stong runners returning.

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by Sam Fuller After an outstanding season last year, the 1999 boys Golf team is out to swing to new heights. Last year's team won the first regional title since 1984, and this year the team looks to surpass that accomplishment.

Pie team will be led by the techniques of Coach Ross. Eric Pick, last year's MVP, looks to continue his domination on the course. The Hawks look to repeat their conference championship, as well as qualify downstate, which they failed to do last year by a single stroke. Returning varsity members are Mike DePilla, Bob Drewniak, Peter Krol, Mike Kuczynski, Nick Nielsen, and Eric Sivertsen.

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The runners are lead by Coach George Gabauer and new Assistant Coach Jill Ladendorf. Leadership should come from seniors Maura Collins, Lynn Herrman, Lina Liu, Lydia Liu, Jenny Sagat and Meghan Sexton as well as from juniors Rebecca Boudos, Katrina Kloess, Erin Maassen, Sarah MaRous, Liz Pahlke, Nicole Penn and Claire Sharkey. Sophomores Chrissy Berke, Kelly Haas, Caiti Kaminski and Mary Payne should also be strong contributers to the team's success.

ANYONE FORE GIRL'S GOLF?

by Liz Sutter I know when you see the words "girl's Golf you might be thinking, what! Yes, we're here and we're fore good. Thanks to all of the determined parents and students who have been making calls and writing letters the athletic board has finally come to their senses and has created a girl's golf team. Although we don't have our own Maine South team yet, we do have a Maine Township Girls' Golf team.

You might not know it, but last year at this time we did have a meeting for all girls interested in playing golf as an intramural sport. The turn out was less than I had expected to see but there were a few determined girls who wanted to play some golf. For two months these girls took trips to the driving range and to Lake Opeka, along with the mucn appreciated help and guidance of Coach Scott. With the vast improvement of these girls at intramurals and Meg Nakamura's outstanding show at state last year, our girls' golf team is looking forward to an excellent start and a long awaited recognition.

With the support of our classmates at Maine South, East, and West, our team could be the best.

Anyone interested? Come on Meg Nakamura putts for the Hawks. out for the new girls' golf team!

Photo Courtesy of Eyrie

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by Steve Chung and Sam Fuller The 1999 Maine South Varsity football team is full of veterans and new players ready to use their experience and talent in the CSL South. With the division switch this year into a conference wiht football powerhouses such as Bew Trier and Evanston, this will not be an easy task. However, this year's squad has only one thing on their mind: to bring back the state trophy to Hawk Country.

The offense will be led by Chris Schutt's arm, a returning offensive line, and Rick Simnick's legs. The defense will be anchored

by Jim Goodrich and Eric Novak, as well as Dushan Pavichevich at middle linebacker.

The team contains a combination of heart and dedication. As quoted by Jeff Kuempel: "Since last year, almost the entire team could be found in the weight room or running sprints. We are definitely ready to play with intensity and emotion."

The Hawks first game will be against York. Remember to show your pride and cheer your football team all the way downstate!

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by Ellen Gartner With a positive finish last year, the girl's tennis team is looking forward to improving their skills and making a name for themselves as they move into a new conference. This year their conference consists of New Trier, Glenbrook South, Waukegan, Evanston, and Niles West, which will make for a highly competitive season. Varsity coach Jo Ann Bondi is anticipating a strong season with the returning all-state competitors Angela Ganas, Joanna

Steve Chung is back, and ready to help the Hawks on their way to victory.

Photo Courtesy of Eyrie

Tennis Doerfler, and Liz Bondi. Along with these three, there is the return of Becky Bjelopetrovich, Katie Cimoch, Chrissy Kipta, Krissy Krull, Adrianne Pontarelli, and Katherine Skuza.

The pool of talent continues to run deep.

The JV, coached by Greg Young is looking to have just as strong a season as last year's third place conference finish. It seems like Maine South has forgotten its girls' tennis team, so come on out and support the HAWKS!

Swimming wrings in new season

by Anna Tomczyk The 1999 girls' swim season will be one of new beginnings.

With twelve seniors gone, the team will be a young one. Returning members include sophomores Megan Gibbons, Amanda Fallico and Abby Polly, juniors Laura Bender, Beth Spitelli and Julie Szramek and seniors Katy Miller, Margie House, Nora Schultze, and Margie Stankiewicz. Talent will surely keep the team strong as they advance into a new conference, filled with swimming power-

houses New Trier, Waukegan, Evanston and Glenbrook North, who will prove tough for Maine South, but the team's hard work and dedication will keep them strong. In addition to these changes, the swim team also lost assistant coach Goll to retirement last year. Although her spirit and dedication will be missed, the new assistant coach will surely be able to make a success of the JV team. This yei~ will be a year of many changed for the team, butthey are up for the challenge.