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Maine South's finest semi-finalists by Erin Calandriello Each year over one million high school students take the PSAT/NMSQT. After each test a select few become National Merit semi-finalists. These semi-finalists are among the top one percent of the students who tested in Illinois. This year, the students representing Maine South are Som Dalai, Jeff Percak, Susan Puis, Katherine Skwarczek, Grant Ullrich, and Adrianne Pontarelli. This Year's Scholars: Som Dalai is a dedicated student who is involved in the Chess Club, Mathletes, Scholastic Bowl, and Southwards. He is undecided as to where he will attend college. Jeff Percak is a well-rounded individual who participates in many activities. Jeff is currently involved in band, swimming, volleyball. Student Council, Brotherhood, and National Honor Society. He also has participated in the Variety Show for four years and won an Honorable Mention All-State for Illinois Musical Education Association. Jeff
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Susan Puis is an enthusiastic student who is involved in orchestra and choir. She is undecided as to where she will attend college in the years to come. Katherine Skwarczek is a student who can impress anyone with her knowledge of many foreign languages. Due to these exceptional skills, she is an active member of the Polygots.
Grant given up his time in these various activities, but he has also worked in the school library for the past four years he has been at Maine South. He is undecided on where he plans to attend college. Next, these seniors move on to apply for National Merit finalist status. To do so, these students must maintain outstanding school records, be recommended by Dr. Cachur and submit their SAT scores to verify their PSAT/ NMSQT performance.
Adrianne Pontarelli is an enthusiastic leader at Maine South. She is involved in Mathletes, Project Plus, Band, Equinox, Brotherhood, varsity tennis and badminton. Adrianne has also received the privilege of earning a Hawk Honor Card. Grant Ullrich is an active member of the Constitution Team, Project Plus, and National Honor Society. He is captain of the Scholastic Bowl Team and is a participant in Park Ridge's Peer Jury. Not only has
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Let's make a Students of the month trade SEPTEMBER by Nicole Perm
On Monday, October 18, twenty-four German foreign exchange students met their host families at Maine South. For twelve days the students will get a taste of American life. They will shadow someone for one day at Maine South and visit Chicago over the next couple days. They will visit Fox Studios, Sears Tower, The John Hancock Building, The Art Instititue, Disney Quest, The Shedd Aquarium, and many other historical marks. Then for three days, the German exchange students will take a trip to Washington D.C. All the Maine South students who hosted an exchange student had the oppertunity to go with as well. There they will see everything from the White House to Mount Vernon. "I am very excited to be here," said Natalie Lust, one of the exchange students. "I've seen many pictures of America from ^movies and TV. but here it's so much big?er." All the students are looking forward to shopping. Natalie said, "I want to buy Levi's. It's 300 American dollars in Germany for one pair, I can't belive how cheap they are here!" In exchange, all twenty-four Maine South students who hosted a student have the oppertunity to visit Germany for two weeks next summer. Most likely all of them will opt to go. There they will stay with the sudents who stayed with them.
Technology/Business: Michael Gonzalez, Tmiothy Frey, Matthew Bielski, lonel Ceh Michael Kuczynski, Ryan Grob. Health Education: Alexander Dorow, Patricia Diduch. Physical Education.Susan Logsdon, Senad Brkic, Thomas Gorski, Melissa Sobota, Michael Kain, Matthew Collier, Kathryn Solari, Kelly Haas, Susan Slezak, Wiktoria Bozek, Nicholas Rinaldi, Anthony Malizzio, Joshua Walton. Child Care.Clandia Tomasiewicz, Sarah Kearney, Dionele Jakubow. Art: Jennifer Fink, Lauren Ferket, Marta Skik, Thomas Therriault, Monica Haak AfM5Jc:Andrew Douglass, Renee Nicholus, Christopher Reyes, Jeff Percak. Drama/Broadcasting.Nsite Tumminello, Annie Paz, Scott Kennedy, Sarah Schmidt Driver Education: David McCarthy, Mike Kloepfer. English: Garrett Cupp, Cristina Curcio, Alex Murzanski, Elyse Katherine Russo, Joseph Marabotti, Tamara Ananewycz, Rachael
Barr, Megen Briars, Kate Camarano, Mike Gelsomino, Joanne Ylagan, Katie Bemdtson, Matt Bielski, Jason Blachut, Donna Charicki, Jose Guerrero, Joseph Sergo, Scott Tagge, Kathryn Kelly, Kelly Sherman, Roberto Rich. Foreign Language: Paul Mazzarella, Rebecca Poliwka, Ehzabeth Jaroszewicz, Andrea Cosman, Elizabeth O'Donnell, John Jacobsen, Neil Higgins, Nidhi Patel. Math: Blake Fiorito, Tyler Battersby, Michael Braun, Chris Shaefer, Eileen Collins, Scott Wojteczko, Joe Bruno, Colleen Hannon, David Isaac, Elizabeth Juiris, Amy Lichter, Colleen Van Hoesen, Joe Pagliari, Nate Tumminello. Science: Jerry Dhamer, Susan Dieschbourg, Jodie Kupsco, Krista Payne, John Jacobsen, Kathy Skwarczek, Kevin Ericksen, Elizabeth Juiris, Irena Mintcheva, Justyna Paruch, Kara Lauren Ross, Aleksandra Florek, Tony Malizzio, Michelle Fricke, Patrick Gibbons, Beth Magnuson, Angelica Tomasiewicz, Rita Yonkers, Adrianna Kesala.
Those little red bins by Bill Heerman About five years ago. Student Council worked hard to have recycling bins placed throughout the school. Students and staff responded enthusiastically and the project was a success. In the last few years, however, some of us seem to have forgotten the proper use of the bins. In the coming weeks, Smdent Council will begin a major effort to educate students and staff about the recycUng project at Maine South. Before this campaign begins, however, I would like to give you a little preview. Contrary to popular belief, those red bins are not garbage cans. The only material that should ever be placed in a red recycling bin is a white sheet of paper That means, no Doritos bags, milk cartons, or gum wrappers. Also, colored paper, staples, and paperclips cannot be recycled The custodial staff at Maine South does a great job sepa-
rating the garbage from the recycled material, but when there is more garbage than white paper it is a seemingly impossible task and they need yoiu^ help to prevent this from becoming a big problem. Student Council is dedicated to perserving the environment and we are asking everyone's help to make our recycling more effective.
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by Britt Frederiksen How many times a day do we, the students of Maine South, look at someone and decide the shirt he or she is wearing is ugly, so this person must be "un-cool"? Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence at school. This passing of judgement started the first day of pre-school and has become more and more corrupt throughout our lives. When we came into school as three-yearolds, scared and worried, we found someone who was wearing something that looked inviting: a smile. As six-year-olds, a smile remained the most welcoming and appealing gesture. As thirteen-year-olds, however, something went drastically wrong: if someone smiled at us, we would frown if their shirt was the wrong color. Where did we go wrong? When did our minds shift from people to clothes? A smile indicated something when we were little: a smile meant that the person accepted us; that the person wanted to see us. The definition of a smile has not changed, but our recognition of smiles has. Now we look past the smile to the floor and back, wondering if the person's shirt is Abercrombie and Fitch or not, and if not, why does she have that stupid grin on her face? Why would anyone want to talk to someone as obsolete as that? So often people are misjudged by the clothes they wear, their nationality, and their families. If so-and-so had a brother that played football, he should play football too. So-and-so, however, might not play football. He just may be in band. Or maybe he acts. Whatever it is that he does, he should be thought of as a separate person than his brother. He is a human, just like the rest of us, therefore it should not really matter what country he is from, what brand he wears or what his brother did. The stereotype does not always fit the person. Not only does this verdict take place on our first impression of different students, but it seeps into how we view people day after day in class. We start out with the original stereotypic idea of the person judged by their appearance, then legitimate everything that he or she does by concluding it "must be due to the absence of designer clothes." Whoever is being ruled upon here has no chance of ever showing his or her true self continued on page 5
Modern What? by Ted Kocher I may not know a lot about art, but I know quickly-made prints of Campbell's soup what I hke. I've noticed a trend this century cans or Marilyn Monroe, but the talent that has been going on a little too long, in seemed to stop when Warhol died. After my opinion. First let me explain the differ- Warhol, pretentious young "artists" started assembling randomly-assorted garbage from ence between modem "art" and real art. Real art requires three components to be dumpsters, dead animal parts, their own made. First, it requires raw talent. Second, it urine and feces, and called it art. I'm sorry, but when an artist takes a poop requires good effort. Last, it requires imagination. I put imagination last, because copy- on a canvas and calls it art, he's teUing me ing things that already exist produces some that his artistic talent is worth about as much great art; imagination is not as important in as a pile of dung. The Piss-Christ, a popular these cases. You don't need much imagina- modem artwork, isn't worth any more than tion to paint a the urine itself. still life the way Do these pretenyou see it, for tious art-school example. Some imbeciles actuexamples of ally expect "real" art are people to pay classical-period them good Greek and Romoney for man sculptures, something they renaissance could make paintings, clasthemselves in -V sical architectheir own toir-'-r ture and so on. ^^/ lets? I don' f ^ Talent typifies want to pay hunJ good art. It dreds of dollars '•KiX^ takes a talented for something hand to mold or that some painpaint things fully trendy artI f-t/iuy ym y!MB.MiM}(,,MAH. that look strikist assembled in ingly realistic. a few minutes. I want to see some effort, attention to detail, Heck, it takes talent just to write legibly these maybe something aesthetically pleasing. I days. It also takes a lot of time and effort to want to be able to show it to my friends and make good art. Artists like DaVinci, Duhrer, Bocaccio, Whistler, and others spent days, say "Look what I bought." Somehow, I don't weeks, and even years creating their master- think my friends or relatives would take me^ pieces. They took great care in creating them, seriously if I showed them a picture box full and they tried hard to make them perfect. of dead insects, animal bones, and rusty old When you look at the works of cans, and told them I paid $500 for it. My Michelangelo, Dali, or other masters of art, dad, always the joker, would say something like "Dam, son, you could've got all that you see evidence of great labor and skill. The trend in modem art, a trend started for free down at the dump!" The next time I see a bunch of junk glued earUer in this century by people like Andy Warhol, is based on a pretentious joke that together and splattered randomly with paint has just gotten too old, and should be forgot- and a price tag of hundreds of dollars on it, ten about. The joke behind modem art trends I should offer to pay the artist for his work started when artists realized that they could by offering a trade. I'll generously offer a assemble a bunch ofjunk, or hurriedly splash bucket of my own "contributions" and the random blotches of ink on a canvas, call it artist can keep his "artwork". This mighl" art, and sell it to pretentious, rich idiots for backfire, though. I mean, they might actuhuge profits. This trend was cute back when ally consider the art to be improved from people like Andy Warhol were selling my addition, and ask for more money!
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Revisiting the Halloween ritual get into Christmas, the most corrupted holiday of all, plagued by commerciahzation and On how many holidays can one go door greed. But Halloween remains untouched to door demanding candy while dressed as by time and popular culture, unlike these their alter ego? Well, since I haven't gained other seasonal celebrations. Have you ever total world domination yet, only one. Hal- heard a Peanuts character do a monologue loween is a fantastic holiday, chalk full of about the true meaning of Halloween? No, mischief, mayhem, parties, TV specials and those cartoons go out and trick-or-treat. most importantly, candy. I've participated Halloween has always been affiliated with in the Halloween festivities for sixteen years commercialism, that's what it's built on. It now and not once has the magic of the sea- has never been about something more, such son failed to touch my heart. It is some- as reUgion or a strong behef, making it able thing that can appeal to all generations, well, to remain in holiday mint condition. Halmaybe not the oldest ones, but for the most loween has always been a sellout, therefore, part, it can be celebrated by all. The very it can't possibly sellout anymore. young still find simple pleasures in trick or I am a strong believer in Halloween and treating while teens come of age handing out even though I'm a little out of traditional candy or attending social gathering. Adults trick-or-treating age range, far be itfromme still get involved with decorating and cos- to ignore free candy. So, for those of you tume parties of their own. Halloween re- who still practice this ritual, the following mains something that can appeal to all be- is a reminder pertaining to the official rules cause of it's unchanging nature. In fact, and regulations of this illustrious holiday. Halloween may be the last completely pure And for those of you who no longer do, well, holiday left. perhaps this will put you in the spirit. OFHCIAL RULES By pure I mean most true to it's origiInal purpose. Thanksgiving is not only a celNow, the object of Halloween is to get as ebration of simple gratitude, it's a glorifica- much candy as possible, there are various tion of gluttony accompanied by a myriad ways to ensure the victory of this goal: carpet and fiimiture sales. When the Fourth Go trick-or-treating with smaller chilof July is mentioned, thoughts turn to fire- dren. This is beneficial because one of the works rather than our countries indepen- iron laws of Halloween states "the cuter you dence. And Christmas, I don't even want to are, the more candv vou will receive." by Kelly Coffey
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Small children are oozing with preciousness and charm, which puts people in the spirit of giving. This will also help those of you who are more inhibited have an excuse to go trick-or-treating. One can also take a more dishonest route by claiming that your younger sister is sick and so you are carrying around an extra bag to colled candy for her. A rarely taken, but often talked about method involves dressing in various costumes and going around the same neighborhood over and over again. This is often more trouble than it's worth. All of these tactics are valid forms of candy gaining, but I can't sfress this enough, those giant bowls that say "Please take one." do not mean "Please dump this entire thing into your bag of candy." It's okay to take a handful, but taking the whole thing is just plain selfish. A move like that is highly illegal in the Halloween lawbooks and is considered as disgusting an offense as pumpkin smashing. This candy can be carried in a variety of containers, depending on the level of trick-or treating. Hardcore trick-or-treaters will use a durable pillowcase. The common pumpkin faced bucket is used by little kids or kids planning to do little trick-or-treating while the Halloween bag is often used by continued on page 6
Property of the editors continued from page 4 aow - the prejudgment has been dictated and nothing can erase it. This leaves yet anothei ;aslinto the oblivion of high school outcasts, because a smile was not enough to warranl 1 true hearing. As Americans, we are told we have the right to a fair trial by jury, however, this constitutional amendment has never been in place in high school. What if Maine South became the first to break away from prejudice and snap-judgements? Acceptance ha* to start somewhere, or we will all be "together in solitude." It is up to us, the stuients, to change the American trend and tc re-e\'aluate the ways we receive differences. A smile is more powerful than a brand name, OT, if not, it should be.
Letters to the Editor Think for yourself In the year 1965 an obscure song was released by one of the greatest groups of musicians ever assembled. Found on their album Rubber Soul, the Beatles sing of individuahsm when they say, "Do what you want to do, go where you're going to, think for yourself." Not too frequently does one find someone, either in a friend, a co-worker, or a relative, who is willing to think for themselves. These special individuals are often seen to "go against the crowd" which could ultimately jeopardize how they are seen in their respective communities. The entire Maine South population, however, was witness to two such individuals when Mike DePilla and Brian Anderson decided to write their article entitled, "Here's a Concept: Change Your Tune." These two remarkable writers prepared themselves for controversy when they completely ripped apart several bands that are held in esteem by many Maine South students. By writing what they truly believe, they not only let themselves be subject to extreme opinions and criticism, but also for some much needed praise. Mr. DePilla and Mr. Anderson concerned themselves not with the backlash they would recieve due to their individual beUefs, however, but with clearly expressing their individual beliefs. A certain percentage of the Maine South population disagrees with the article that Mike DePilla and Brian Anderson wrote a couple weeks ago. However, the fact that these writers do not enjoy hstening to William Shakespeare being referred to as "Billy" is not the issue here. They simply put their own necks on the chopping block to fully express their own ideas. Not
afraid of the ramifications of their actions, they wholeheartedly spoke out on a very touchy subject in any circle of friends - music choices. To Mr. DePilla and Mr. Anderson: thank you for being who you are and living according to the advice of John, Paul, George and Ringo when you thought for yourselves. Lia Gerambia and Linda Lazar
Get your facts straight I would like to clear something up regarding the article in the last issue, "Here's a Concept: Change Your Tune." by Brian Anderson and Mike DePilla. This opinionated article criticized many bands for "lack of talent." Among one of those bands was Limp Bizkit. The article starts out stating that just like the Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, 98 Degrees, and LEN, Limp Bizkit is a "concept band." Limp Bizkit is not a pop band like the others, nor does Limp Bizkit remotely sound like any of them. Limp Bizkit was not put together by record producers "looking for a way to make a few milUon dollars." If the two authors of the article bothered to research the topic and gather the true facts, they would have found that out. Limp Bizkit started out five years ago, and after losing money and sleeping on floors finally gained fame and fortune, which they certainly deserve for working hard and never giving up. These two gentelmen also stated that Limp Bizkit "has no talent." A lot of work goes into writing a song and I highly doubt that the two authors of the article can relate to that. Unlike 'N Sync, 98 Degreees and the Backstreet Boys, Limp Bizkit does write their own songs.
Moreover, they use actual instruments, not "computer engineering." The article says that the "producers make up for the band's lack of talent." But I'm sure sure the two boys know that Fred Durst (the lead singer of Limp Bizkit) helps produce his own music, which requires even more skill. He's a buisnessman as well; he is the Vice President of Interscope Records. Despite what you may have read in that previous article, Limp Bizkit has a real drummer, a lead guitarist, and a bass player (not to mention a lead singer.) I will say this once and only once: Limp Bizkit is not metal, nor are they trying to be a metal band. Thus, I am sorry that Mr. DePilla and Mr. Anderson think that Limp Bizkit is a "sorry excuse for a metal band." Some people believe Limp Bizkit is hard core, rap, hip-hop etc. Never have I heard anyone call Limp Bizkit metal. "All of their songs deal with relationships," said the article. Limp Bizkit sings about many things, not only relationhips. Anyone who bothered to listen to the lyrics would know that. In response to the question, "Does anybody know what a 'limp biscuit' is?" Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. Unfotunately, to my understanding, it would not be appropriate to explain in a school newspaper. I would like to conclude that if you are going to complain about songs and artists, you had better be an extremely talented musician. Otherwise, no one will respect or even bother tolisten to your opinion. In addition, I would like to ask the two writers a question: what is more pathetic? The so-called "mindless zombies" that listen to this music, or the people who psychoanalyze it? - Katie Chor
Halloween continued from page 5 those who plan to do a moderate amount of trick-or-treating. rhe bag is usually a poor decision because it breaks easily. An important rule to remember throughout the festivities is: Younger children can and must be taken advantage of. Not by brute force mind you, but by running and trickery. I recommend using monsters as persuasion in any argument. This last rule apphes to the :andy tier, for your convenience [ will write out this official candy tiierarchy, there is to be no trading between levels unless you are trading with someone oi younger age. Candy Tier 1st Tier; Anything king-size; snickers, skittles, milkyways. butterfingers, twix, and money in the bill form. 2nd Tier: reeses, blowpops, kit- _ Icats, twizzlers, starburst, s p r e e ; ^ ^ and spree-hke candy '^^ 3rd Tier: Anything coconut. The untouchables: Fruit, tooth brushes, unwrapped stufiF, and sspecially those with poison oi razor blades stuck in them Please note: King-size candy bars tainted with rat poison can go in the 3rd tier.
Wacko of the Week Award In San Francisco (where else?) a $7 milUon shelter provides stray cats and dogs with private "condos" furnished with wicker fiirniture, pillows, framed prints and televisions that play nature programs and cartoons. Good thing they have no stray people who might benefit from such beastly accomodations. Source: Associated Press
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Focus on Faculty by Melissa Sobota Mr. Christopher Deger teaches his students and swimmers about history, life and geese. He has a collection of geese in his office in the pool area. He has one poster with a picture taken from behind a goose that was looking up, and another poster of a few geese going for a relaxing swim in a lake. Mr. Deger even has a giant plastic goose that lights up when the phone rings. While he was growing up in Palatine, he says, "I was always fascinated by birds, but I never saw a Canadian goose." He said that the reason he admires geese so much is because, "They are strong fliers, noble, and they take care of their young." Last year, some of Mr. Deger's freshmen World Cultures Accelerated students decided to play a prank by taking his Ught-up goose from the pool area. Every week they took a picture of the goose jn a different place and wrote him a ransom fiote. He was not upset and one of his students says, "He just laughed about it and thought it was funny." Mr. Deger's students really enjoy his class because, as one of his former students says, "I think he's really into teaching...he really understands our problems, the problems of teenagers." Another reason they admire and respect him is because of his laid back attitude around both his swimmers and his students, making him very easy to get along with. _ However, sometimes Mr. Deger gets annoyed by the little things. He says, "I love to draw satirical cartoons, but I eet annoved
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because I can't draw very well or fast enough. I am a perfectionist." He also gets upset when he gets complaints about a messy locker room. He says, "I don't understand why everyone just can't pick up those towels. I think that if I do it, then everyone else should be able to do it." Though he is a perfectionist, he says, "I realize that not everyone is perfect." One of his favorite ways to relieve stress is to listen to music. He says, "My favorite band is the Moody Blues, but I also like Simon and Garfunkle. My favorite types of music are Broadway tunes and classical. The reason I like Broadway is because it captures a moment of a feeling in a song. I like classical because 1 can adjust it to my mood and it captures the human spirit." Mr. Deger has many hobbies, but has very httle time for them because he coaches varsity swimming, teaches World Cultures Accelerated and a father. He says, "I have four wonderful children—Laura is 12, John is 11, Kyle is 9, and Katie is 7." He has coached many male and female swimmers, but only one all-state athlete so far. Four years ago, during the 1995-1996 swimming season, he coached Tim Paschke. He said, "He had never swam before he came here, but he had talent He practiced in the off-season by himself." He was an all-state swimmer just shy of a national tide and swam in the World Military games this summer. Mr. Deger instills values and hard work into all of his students and especially his swimmers. One of the current varsity swim-
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mers said, "He is a really great person, he is committed to doing his job well, he works hard, and he is always funny." Mr. Deger says,"My dream is to make the perfect Canadian goose costume for Halloween," but because he is such a busy man, he currently has no time to fulfill that dream.
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Maine South High School ,/ k u South Dee Roaa r\ P^MUdge, IE 6006& Letter^r^Ae editoiNhotild be delivered to room V-13Tror^^erM<<^«Bemb)Eir of the editorial stafJ^pUtHWORDs4eserves the right to e^t materia! for clarity and brevity and to rwipct-obsceiie or jBibeious submissions. "^ -^--^•"'^y /.' •-•': Editors-in-Chief
Michael DePilk Maura Collins News Editors Megan Gibbons Meghan McCall Commentary Editors Britt Fredrikson Lauren Hurley Features Editors Lindsey Krukowski Nicole Perm Sports Editors Sam Fuller Ellen Gartner Production Editors Ted Kocher Som Dalai Brian Anderson Core Cartoonist Dan Clyne Susan Wilson Core Photographers Eileen Collins Megan Price Core Staff Artist Monica Haak Staff Heads Nicole Kline Advisor T R. Kerth
Stella Pappas • Focus on Student Excellence
Activities: •Senior Qass iftesident •Varsity Cteerieading •Student Council •Italian Qxib •Hawk Honor Card •TOFYS
Teacher's Comments: "Stella commits herself totally to whatever she is involved in. She decided to become a cheerleader her senior year which is a difficult thing to do. She has dedicated herdeif and always gives 100% effort. She also is a class officer and shows Hawk Pride in her every day life. Stella is an efficient example of a person who brings joy into the lives of the people around her." —Mrs. Melissa Damewood
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by Kevin Moot They Uve their lives at night, fear the sun and live off the blood of hve humans. This is not some description of fictional Halloween spooks, this is the description of a community of individuals who refer themselves as real vampires. , ^^ Everyone has heard the tales of |ight stalking creatiu-es who drink toman t&od, yet many do not know the Wstory iblpind such legends or where thejecame froan.ln fact, many people do not even knowTgat there was an actual Dracula who slaughteretFj over 40,000 victims in the 15tfi century. The myth of vampires has been evident since the dawn of civilization, stretching as far back as Mesopotamia. Every major so^' ciety through history has dealt with the sapposed threat of bjpod drinking demons! For the ancien|,Grreeks, it was the f o r age or Lamiae who fed off th^lood ofllunsuspecting children. The Egyptians acdRomans also feared the same type of creature. I In India, the Rakshasas were the known culprits of the night. And in China, the Kiang Shi was the most feared. But the most famous of these beasts, and the most coimnon remembered of all, were the Vampires. They were dreaded throughout Europe as the living dead. Xteceased bodies who fed off the energy found in human blood. They were most notably feared
in the regions of modem day Romania, in the territory known as Tfansly vania. When anything miscbevievous occurred in a Transylvanian city tH"^lage, blame was put t o m s ^ r t on the living, but on the dead. The pmBpiR^le would dikup entire graveyards searchingifor the vampire's lair, and wfeild often find c - -nses wtth blood around tfafemoiith Tlri^ of yourse was caused by decompc i p human body, something medieval Rooianiris were not aware of In order t--^ -' •" • sleeping vampire, they fell ''le onl; Jeal with the problem ^yai byxemoviiig ^ ^ K . Initially they felt •decapitation solvai the problem, but when i^Khief-qpjtinriL.' rSw remecSes needed tob^eu^ Jrte nratt # t ^ - ^ n,. wooden s^c thr^gh the heart of the corpse, hopl i g to pi%the vampire'down to the ground, forcing it io stay it his coffin tad cause any more trouble. : As^time went on, the fears of vampires dwindled, burahe legend still remains, mostly due to*Bram Stoker.^the author of Dracula. In order to research his work. Stoker studied the culmre of Transly vania closely, What he found most interesting, however, was a historical|Bgure from the neighboring lands of Wallachia. His name, was Vlad Dracula, prince of Wallachia, He had lived a lifeM warfare.
murder, and intrigue from the time of
hii9 birth. By the time he ascended the throne he was a very hateful man. In ordex to avenge his father's death and the hardships placed on his boyhood shoulders, Dracula plunged into a rule of murderous tyranny. He would execute entire families and communities at once and would then drink their blood. For this he was known ae Vlad Tepes or in English, Vlad the Impaler. I>racula became the inspiration for StokCT, who himself invented most of the legend surrounding vampires. For instance, the idea of vampkes tuming|into bats was purely Stoker's idea. Today, such fears of vampires no longer exist in the form they once did. However, there is that coimnunity of people who consider thegiselves "real vampires," as strange a beUef as that of the life of Vlad Dracula. These "real" vampires are people who actually believe themselves to be nocturnal predators. They pride themselves on the powers of super human strength, night vision, and some even believe themselves t<( beimmcHtal. So when it comes to that time of year, when the nights are longer and the days become shorter, remember this: there are people out there who drink human blood and think that they are vampires.
History of Halloween by Mary Ann Pekara Firsts was known as AllJIoIlow Eve, then All Hallow's Eve, and then Hallowe'en. Today, for us, it's Halloween. Tlk origin of Halloween goes back many thousands of years, and many different cultures have in- i fluenced the tradition. From Pomona s Day we get apples, ftiits and the harvest From the Festival of Sanhain we get black cats and magic, along with evil spirits and death. All Saint's and All Soul's Day bring ghosts, skulls and skeletons. A group of people call the Celts hved in what is now Great Britian and Northern France many hundreds of years ago. They celebrated their New Year on November 1st, making October 31st their New Year's Eve. Hiey thought of it as the beginning of the "season of darkness and cold" and the end of the "season of the sun."
Due to the fact that the sun was re^vered as the supreme god, ttey thought Samhain, the Lord of Dead and Prince of Darkness, took the sun god prisoner in the winter. Dn the night of the 3 lst,it was said that Samhain grouped together the dead people. They changed form and spirits became animals. Cats were the most evil creature a spirit could become. « The Druids, who were the Celtic priests, met on a hilltop every year on October 31 and danced around while sacrificing animals and crops. This tradition was^ their passing of seasons. The people at home stored their newly harvested crops and doused their cooking fires.-When morning came, all the Druids went home, giving an ember from their fires to each family so that they could all Stan new cooking fires, keeping their houses free of spirits.
Tlie Romans brought many festi vials and customs into Britain when they invaded them during the first century. Through many years of Roman rule, the Roman hoUday, Pomona Day an3 the Celtic's Samhain festival, joined into one huge fall hohday. Then the Roman Catholics came in 835 AD and declared November 1st All Saints Day. Years after that November 2nd was declared All Souls day by the Chnich, in honor of the dead. Angel and devils helped to represent this day, along with people dressed up as saints, big bofires, and parades. Although the Romans and Cathohcs took parts of the area, that did not mean people dropped all of their original cutoms. Everi^ tually, everyone's customs mixed; on Octo-" ber 31st, Samhain and Ponoma Day were celebrated. Everyone joined together, as they do today, in the observance of Halloween.
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.Ghosts of Illinois by Meagan Weil Ghost stories, wives tales, tall tales and urban legends. Everyone knows them, and many people claim to know someone who was once part of a story. Illinois has many famous stories, such as Resurrection Mary, and The Aviator. Here are some stories that aren't as popular but that many people claim to be true. The first story comes from southern, Ilhnois, just a short distance away from Springfield's Dana-Thomas home in the Springfield Theater Center. It is a pleasant unassuming building with concrete block walls and a narrow auditorium that sort of resembles a movies theater complex. But there is something in this theater, hiding and just waiting to show itself to anyone who dares scoff at it's existence. For more than forty years, strange and inexpUcable things have plagued the theater. Unexplained sounds and hghts have been seen and heard, doors have opened and klosed on their own, set pieces and props nave fallen without aid, and at least one occasion, a ghostly apparition has been seen. So who is the spirit that haunts the theater? Those who work and perform here will tell you that it is the ghost of a former actor named Joe.
show went on without him. Another story is referred to as the ghosts of Galena. Could the ghost of the railroad man, as reported by the Gazette in 1907, still be with us today? Everyone had forgotten it until this tale came from a motorist who experienced something while driving around Horseshoe Mound. Everyone familiar with Galena knows where Horseshoe Mound is. It's a large horseshoeshaped hill just east of the town, where U.S. highway 20 winds around before descending into Galena. Many are the weary travelers rejoice when they round the curve and see the quaint houses and church steeples in the valley below. However, one day two friends were coming around the mound on their way home. They had done it a hundred times before and nothing unusual had ever happened. But this time was incredibly different. As soon as they rounded the curve, the by Nicole Perm Coulrophobia-feai of clowns driver saw a human face body the materialEveryone is scared of somethings, Demonophobia-feai of demons ized out of nowhere and then hovered over whether it may be ghosts or goblins. Here Elurophobia-feai of cats the windshield. It wasn't a distinct face, but is a simple list of some common (and un- Hadephobia-f&ai of Hell it was definitely a human face. common) phobias for Halloween. Hagiophobia-fear of saints The body was a smoky gray color and Acarvphobia-feai of insects Hemophobia-fear of blood as it hovered over the windshield, it disapAchluophobia-kai of darkness Herpetophobia-ftai of creepy things peared as mysteriously as it appeared. Acousticophobia-ftai of noise lophobia-feai of poison Was it possible that the two girls saw the Agliophobia-feai of pain Melanophobia-itdi of the color black railroad man looking for his train? Or was Agrizoophobia-feai of wild animals Paraskavedekatriaphobia-Feai of Friday it simply just a light. Agywphobia-feai of crossing streets the 13th As ghost stories and urban legend go, Alliumphobia-feai of garlic Phasmophobia-feai of ghosts some are true while others are just made Arachnaphobia-fear of spiders Samhainophobia-feai of Halloween up. Some people believe in them and other Bufonophobia-feai of toads And finally... would refuse to believe. Cacophobia-feai of ughness Southwards favorite: While there may be Resurrection Mary Catopophobia-feai of mirrors Hippopotomonstrosesquippededaliophobiaand The Aviator, as well as Joe and the RailChronomentrophobia-i&ai of clocks fear of long words road Man, they could be factual or they could just be legend. If there was anyone who was going to come back as a ghost... it would have to have been Joe," Tom Shrewsbury claims. Shrewsbury has been an actor with the Theater Center for decades and has many encounters with the ghost. "I knew Joe from many, many years ago, back in the ^\ 1950's," he explained. "We T were doing a play called Mr. Barry's Etchings and Joe played the lead." One night after dress rehearsal, Joe went home and committed suicide. There was apparently an audit of books at the place where he worked and a lot of money had been misappropriated., and it looked as though Joe was going to be caught the next day." This was his first chance to play the leading role and he never made it past the dress rehearsal. Many feel that this could be the reason why Joe still haunts the theater. The theater group simply replaced him and the
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lO Sporto Hawk Talk by Sam Fuller Due to popular demand. I find it necessary to quickly retort on the "Black Plague" and "Red Scare" dilemma. To begin, I would fancy to express my overwhelming reUef to the "Black Plague," who clarified that my "backers" and myself are in no grave danger. A type of reassurance can be felt knowing the "Red Scare" will endure along with the "Black Plague." Next, I would like to bring to the table some information about the current Hawk Pride. At the football game against GBS, there were 4 "Black Plague" and 2 "Red Scare" shirts in the fan section. I must call for action when the cheerleaders outnumber the student spectators. I find my resolution to contain concessions; a loud, large fan section wearing red and black. I firmly believe the overall charisma of Maine South events can be enhanced. While attending a recent college football game, I could not help but notice that different fan sections were cheering against other fan sections. I feel some sort of competitiveness could broaden our Hawk Pride, while keeping in mind that the main focus is to encourage the Hawks. A count for the number of red and black shirts could be taken, and the color with the most enthusiasm and quantity would be worn by all at the next game. You only experience high school once, and the mood of those years can never be rehved.
Settin' up for regionals by Laura Seske A few weeks ago, the Hawks participated in the Glenbrook North Invitational Tournament. Playing both Friday and Saturday, the girls came out very successful. They ended up being fu^t place in the D Division. The Pumpkin Tournament was held at Maine South last weekend. On Friday, the Hawks played state ranked Barrington, and fourth ranked Carl Sandburg. On Saturday, the Hawks won two games, one against Maine East, and the other Riverside. Marge Niemczyk provided the team with consistant passing in the back row. Sue Ksiazek and Sarah Anderson suppUed the team with powerful spikes at the net. In the end, the Hawks came in second place for the B division. Now, the Hawks are preparing for several more games and regionals. Come on out and cheer on the team.
Hawks respond to loss by Steve Chung The Hawks came out Saturday at Waukegan's Homecoming and beat the Bulldogs 38-14. Chris Schun threw for three touchdowns to Joe Sergo, Jim Goodrich, and Bob Westman. He also went 10 of 12 for 165 yards. The Waukegan offense got its only score of the day on a 30 yard bomb. Eric Novak also got in on the scoring with three touchdown runs of two, three and nine yards. The score was 31-6 at the half. The second half was dominated by Anthony Schittino, who had two interceptions due to Waukegan's bull headed decision to pick on Schittino. The Hawks ended up winning 3814. On Parent's Day the Hawks faced Glenbrook South. The Hawks were in a must win situation with their parents watching and the playoffs hanging in the distance. Things looked good early in the game with the Hawks jumping to a 14-0 lead. Both
scores came on the ground. Rick Simnick had a two yard run, and Chris Schutt had a run for ten yards. Simnick also rushed for 100 yards. The Titans came storming back to tie the gamel4-14 at the half. During the half, the Hawks were forced into a gut check with the score tied. The Hawks came out in the second half and were too much for the Titans. Schutt and Goodrich connected for the first touchdown of the second half, putting the score at 21-14 in favor of the Hawks. Junior Corey Norman stunned the Titans by breaking the game wide open with a spectacular punt return. The Hawks were disappointed with the fan turnout on Saturday, October 16, against Glenbrook South. They would like to see Hawk fans come out, "Black Plague" or "Red Scare", to help support our team against New Trier as they play for the conference tide.
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Spitelli in the 100fly,and Amanda Fallico in the 100 breaststroke. The 200 free relay The Girls' swimming team had a rough of Beth SpiteUi, Bender, Szramek and Kruk two weeks, facing some of the best teams and the 400 free relay of Szramek, Bender, in the CSL South Conference. October 8th, Gibbons, and Kruk earned first. The next versus Evanston, the Hawks suffered a loss, day at the 25th Annual Maine South Girls' but many great swims were shown. Some Swimming Relays, the Hawks won for the bright points of the evening were the first fifth time on a row, with eight first place place wins by the 200 freestyle relay of Beth victories. The score was tied between Maine Spitelli, Laura Bender, Megan Gibbons and South and Leyden going into the last relay, Natalie Kruk. One week later, against and the outstanding 400 free relay of Bender, Glenbrook South, the Hawks lost, but yet Szramek, Gibbons and Kruk pulled through. again, many great finishes occurred. Megan Great team spirit was shown by the team, Gibbons earned first place in the 200 firee especially from the average towel ladies, so style and the 500 free style, Natalie Kruk that the Hawks were able to come out with earned first in the 50 freestyle, as did Beth a victory. by Anna Tomczyk
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Girls' cross-country united together by Kathryn Delk As the season comes to an end, the team looks back with pride, dignity and accomplishment. Best efforts by all were put forth throughout the entire season. The 2.5 mile course which once seemed impossible, has now been conquered. The practices have now become somewhat enjoyable. Running has now become a part of our lives, a part of
our routine, a part of us. A special bond or connection has been formed by each member with another. Each year new friendships are formed, old ones are made stronger. Even though the season has ended, the team's comeradery has just started to grow. We need you to show your Hawk Pride by attending the Girls' and Boys' Regional Cross Country meet. Listen up for more information, or ask members of the team's and coaches for specifics.
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Soccer soars high after big win over New Trier by John Jacobsen Coming into the game undefeated, ranked first in the state, and ranked 19th in the United States, the New Trier Trevians worried httle about traveling out to play at >\^ilson Field. The Hawks had different ideas! Playing with and unmatched level of intensity and emotion, the first forty minutes proved a classic clash of the Utans. A scoreless tie at halftime can be attributed to this desire put forth by the Hawks, and an extravagant save by goalkeeper John Dwyer on a penalty kick early in the half. The Hawks came out even more fired up the second half, and extremely frustrated the powerful Trevians. The Hawks' defense wound up New Trier's forwards, and the Hawks offense thoroughly confused the Trevian defenders. With only seven minutes left the
Hawks finally cashed in when John Vigna ripped a bending left-footed shot from 20 yards out that evaded the New Trier keeper. As all the Trevian players buried their heads in their hands, the Hawk fans erupted. The final seven minutes ticked away; victory belonged to the Hawks. A factor not to be overlooked was the enthusiastic loads of Hawk fans that filled the bleachersfrom end to end...well, almost. It was by far the best fan turnout this year, for which all the Hawk players are very thankful. The road downstate begins for the hawks on October 26 as they take on the Titans of Glenbrook South at home. With a victory against the Titans, the Hawks will again face New Trier in the sectional semifinal. These Hawks are ready to soar.
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Dps and downs for cross-country by Sean Hill The past two weekends were a tale of two cities. Taking first at the Addison Trail Meet, the team ran an excellent race beating Oak Park and Fenton, two very strong teams. Tim Seiwert took first, and Liam Hickey took fourth. Mike Begich, Chris McGuire, and Scott FuUman also ran excellent races. Brian Dickey won the JV race with an excellent performance. At conference the following Saturday, Maine South came in a disappointing third. Going into the race. South knew that they could contend with Evanston for the conference championship, but did not perform as a team. Seiwert took 1 st, and Hickey took 4th. Both were named all-conference runners. Up next for the team are regionals, sectionals, and finals.
Tennis qualities' for state by Chrissy Kipta
Charlie Zei and John Vigna patrol the midfield for the Hawks Photo by Megan Price
Although Maine South's Girls' tennis team was moved from the CSL North conference to the CSL South conference, they still found much success. In the conference meet, the Hawks managed to outpoint Glenbrook South, and take second place behind powerful New Trier. All final matches included Maine South players. Taking second place were first singles Elizabeth Bingier, at second singles Liz Bondi, at thrid singles Maggie Witek. Chrissy Kipta took first place at fourth singles. In doubles, Katie Cimoch and Kayla Dimena took second place. The Hawks carried their success with them into sectionals, where they took first place. In singles, Bingier was sectional champion, and Bondi defeated Evanstons' njmber one player for third place. | ^ ^ doubles, Angela Ganas and Joanna Doerfle^^ took thrid place. The victories qualified the girls for the state meet to be held this week. Come on out and support the Hawks!