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Class of 2000

2 Senior Issue 2000

Foreign language students recognized.

Receiving honors French II: Ryan Evans, Stacy Druschitz French III Accelerated: Caitlin Kaminski, Jim Puis French IV: Stephanie Sosniak German I: Joanne Rinaldi, Mike Kabat, Pawel Wojcik, Pitor Wojcik German II: John Hughes German III: Maggie Piatek German III Accelerated: Alex Dorow Italian I: Angelo Cannizzaro, Chuck DiFranco, Kristine Holowatyj, Jamie Kacprowski, Vanessa La Marca, Jacqueline Ljubenko, Silvana Marchiafava, Chris Olivia, Mariana Peri, Dina Bosco, Tricia Diduch, Camille Gitter Italian IIAccelerated: Kathryn Ballard, Andrew Donovan, William Gipson, Patrick Maloney, Anna Marzullo, Stephanie Nickele, Vincent Peri, Liana Pini, Sandra PuUara, Jessie Rubino, Marta Skwarczek, Michael Zuhr Italian III: Thomas Abbatacola, Kate Ferraro, Michela Pagano Italian IV: Lisa Cupello, Steven Dabrowski, Maurizio Gulotta, Bryan O'Donnell Spanish I: Jennifer Bagnall, Cassandra Bilson, Lori Buckley, Cindy Church, Andrew Swantek, Alison Thalhammer, Lisa Currey, Terrence Rickert, Michelle Kucharski, Michael Chung, Christopher Storti, Elizabeth White, Phillip Keith, Ryan Singh, Erika FoUmer, Daniel Tedeschi, Austin Gibbons Spanish I Accelerated: Julie Adamczyk, Paolo Gatta, Elizabeth Juiris, Agnieszka Klepacka, Christine Mata, Neil Sherlock, Ashley Treadway, Scott Widmaier, Spanish 11: Madeleine Agaton, Stephanie Allen, Tamara Ananewycz, Izabela Bursakowska, Elizabeth Jaroszewicz, Mary Cathleen Johnson, Rachel Kalom, Zachary Kleineir, Patrick Mangan, Norman Olsen, Melinda Optie, Aleksa Petkovic, Steven Potrovas, Kara Lauren Ross, Kimberly Talaga, Rhea Basseas, Peter Kurinsky, Walter Landov/ski, Alexander Markovic, Melanie Richter, Christine Schaefer, Kathryn Battista, Jillian Hayes, Genevieve Kahrilas, Sylvia Marciniec, Sylvia Radwanski, Kathleen Sullivan, Valerie Widmaier, Rita Yonkers, Jaison Abraham, Anita Chang, Jessica Gorogianis, Bradley Hertzberg, Megan Johnson, Magdalen

Kmiec, Christopher Mitchell, Nicole Sara, Kathryn Sroka Spanish II Accelerated: Lindsey Laguna Spanish III: Shawn Curry, Adam Gerambia, Bob Guercio, David Krone, Tony Malizzio, Ivana Nanac, Rob Niemczyk, Melissa Waller, Diana Wolek, Nathan Zureikat, Scott Cameron, Joe Cappello, Lynn Costanza, Brian Johnson, Tma Rasane, Marcelino Rivera, Nick Safis, Claire Sharkey, Kim Toter, Allison Whol, Kara Dollaske, Jacquelyn Arvidson, Peter Kaszczynski, Douglas Kisielius, Peter Kontos, Kathryn Lovero, Carolina Radziszewski, Jessica Stuckey, Andrea Cosman, Andrew Derifield, Stacy Hendrickson, Erika Larsen, Natalia Sadowski, Kevin Sherlock, Milutin Cejovic, Erika Kronborg-Mogil, Elizabeth O'Donnell, Nicholas Olenec, Paul Popovic, Maureen Wallies, Spanish IV: Kevin Dooley, Kathleen Hagerty, Sarah Hansen, Jennifer Kamieniak, Laura LaCerra, Lynn Herrmann, John Martino Spanish IV Accelerated: Meghan McCall, Kira Ho

Receiving high honors French I Accelerated: Shahenaz, Kathryn Feiereisel, Katelyn Michelini, Nicole Nellessen, Ahna Pyzowski French II Accelerated: Melina Bartolomei, Karin Baty, Eva Bialecki, Jacqueline Bull, Alexandra Cichon, Anthony Gaddini, Megan Gibbons, Valerie Kaczmarek, Courtney Keady, Patricia Krysztopa, Matei Paun, William Russell, Stephan Stachurski, Susan Slezak, Stphanie Uy, Joanne Ylagan, Joshua Walton French III Accelerated: Natasia Broeker, Erin Calandriello, Britt Fredricksen, Tanya Gluzerman, Colleen Hannon, Courtney Huxtable, Jaclyn Jemc, Christine Mata, Kristin McCann, Shannon McCue, Anthony Perrozzi, Megan Price, Lisa Simoncelli, Katherine Skwarczek French IVAccelerated: Elizabeth Haley, Hannah Megacz, Natalie Selk, Susan Wilson French V Accelerated: Som Dalai, Jill Baty, Lukasz Pyzowski, Marta Skik, Grant Ullrich German I Accelerated: Susan Ksiazek, Kristin McCann, Shannon McCue, Josef

Wegehaupt, Olivia Chaniewski, Jessica Kmiecik, Steffen Mirsky, Dawn Vlcek, Josh Walton German II Accelerated: Dan Krugler, David Skiba, Abigail Polley, Julia Rewerska, Dan Kreisel, Jason Strains German III Accelerated: Sonja Mirsky German IV Accelerated: Katie Gruszkowska, Katie Husar, Liz Sirmbardis Italian I Accelerated: Cristina Curcio, Kevin Dooley, Joe Marabotti, Tony Notardonato, Tiziana DiBenedetto, Lauren Hurley, Jamie McKenzie, Dan Tomassi, Catherine Witczak, Lara Zimmerman, Abigail Polley, Michael Baldi, Kristen La Marca, David Liss, Christopher McCann, Vincent Natali, Nidhi Patel, Elyse Russo, Lisa SimonceUi Italian III Accelerated: Margherita Barone, Paul DiFranco, Stephen Natali, Elizabeth Pahlke, Sylvia Palella, Melissa Penovich Italian IV Accelerated: Antonello Di Benedetto, Adriana Bartucci, B e a t r i c ^ ^ ^ Ceccherini-Nelli, Kendra Durianskii^lP Annalisa Marchiavfava Spanish I Accelerated: Brittany Bums, Alex Florek, Caroline Kim, Rebecca Poliwka, Herman Sales, Rob Sosnowski, Paul Mazzarella, Neal Sage, Kaitlin Wolfe, Emily Haak, Kathryn Solari, Laura Weaver, Mark Anderson, Malgorsata Bursakowska, Irena Mintcheva Spanish III Accelerated: Kathryn Berdtson, Magdalena Dumin, Melissa Gilbar, Kimberly Gotches, Patrick Griffith, John Jacobsen, Sharon Jaffe, Adrianna Kesala, Natalie Kruk, Heidi Libner, Anna Marzullo, xA.my Moorhouse, Chrystal Peterson, Joseph Sergo, Catherine Witczak Spanish II Accelerated: Melanie Clark, Kelly Leszczynski, Kelly Oenning, Timothy Patel, Philip Sloan Justyna Susfal, Scott Wojteczko, Spanish IV Accelerated: Kathryn Ballard, Shea Barrett, Rebecca Boudos, Mary Futris, Monica Haak, Kate Magnuson, Nina Mariano, Liz Maratea, Marta Skwarczek Spanish VAP: Lauren Brinati, Michael De Pilla, Roberto Fatta, Frances Futris.

Theone Haralampopoulos, William Heerman, Lisa M. Maillie. Piotr Rewerski, Christopher Schutt, Katherine Skwarczek.

Mark Wojteczko

Dutstanding Social Science students honors • WorldReceiving Receivina honors Vi^ Cultures: Rebecca Banc, Meghan Dieschbourg. Joseph Fahrenbach, Kate

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Bennett, Tracy Ann Borowsky, Eric Bowler, Ferraro, James Goodrich, Carl Kielar, Jodie Olivia Chaniewski, Michael Chung, Garrett Kupsco, Barbara Levand, Jennifer Meyers, Cupp, Nickolas Dobric, Carolyn Ellefson, Sara Bryan O'Donnell, Rebecca Pietrzak, Geishecker, Keith Johnson, Sarah Jordan, Nikoletia Sarantopoulos, Gretchen Schrock, Elizabeth Juiris, Phillip Keith, Agnieszka Jennifer Sheehan. Matthew Skomasa.

Klepacka, Eleni Markos, Irena Mintcheva, Stephanie Sosniak. Brian Stanley, EUzabeth Sara Prieto, Geoffrey Solvig, Jessica Spitelli, Steinfeld, Theresa Weritz Government Democracy Accelerated: Kimberly Talaga, William Truty, Sarah Yunker Lindsay Annuzio, Jonathan Dee, Garrett World Cultures Accelerated: Julie Adamczyk, Kathleen Andreoni, Michael Baldi, Fechner, Erin Green, Deirdre GrubaTimothy Bratko, Magdalena Budziakowska, McAUister, Krystle Johnson, Lindsay Hubert Cios, Charles DiFranco, Michael Kleiner, Edward Kocher, Lindsey Falcinelli, Kathryn Feiereisel, Thomas Krukowski, Daniel Krysztopa, Celestina Ferguson, Adrienne Frederick, Kristine Rivera, Matthew Schuenke, Christopher Su, Holowaty, John Hughes, Jane Kehoe, Madolyn Dawn Wilson Machon, Claudia Mallon, Joseph Marabotti, Advanced Placement Government: Paul Mazzarella, Steffen Mirsky, Nicole Candice Bilson, Maura Collins, Michael Nellessen, Katherine Paine, Timothy Patel, Mary Conlon, Kathleen Diethn, Roberto Matei Paun, Rebecca Poliwka, Alina Fatta, Brian Fee, Jennifer Fink, Tracy Foltz, Pyzowski, Michael Raap, Brian Recestar, Kara Alaina Frano, Elizabeth Haley, Siobhan Ross, Hermenegildo Sales, Neil Sherlock, Hickey, Tatjana Kecman, Erika KronbergChristopher Storti, Ashley Treadway, Edward Mogil, Lawrence Lewis, Kathleen Madl, Walczak, Lauren Wendorf, Ryan Westman, Ellen McGuire, Megan McHugh, Kathleen Scott Wojeczko Meyer, Julia Mix, Anna Mocarski, Steven History of the Western World: Tamara Natali, Margaret Niemczyk, Elizabeth On, . anewycz, Alicia Arends, Mariusz Babicz, Stella Pappas, Lukas Pyzowski, Christopher Joshua Barger, Rachael Ban, Robert Barrett, Schutt, Bridget Sieck, Edward Sim, Rita Rhea Basseas, Kristina Bjelopetrovich, Joshua Veron, Charles Zei Brezina, Megen Briars, Rachel Daubach, Law in American Society: Adrianna Demetrios Floudas, Christopher Fosco, JuUe Bartucci, Christine Bisanz, Megan Fudukos, Meghann Glavin, Danuta Dieschbourg, Amy Grzenia, Ehzabeth Haley, Godlewski, Kinga Gomiak, Scott Kennedy, Vanessa LaMarca, Michael Nyman, Stella Peter Lopatka, Sebastian Madura, Anthony Pappas, Piotr Rewerski, Matthew Schuenke, Malizzio, Christine Mulvany, Melinda Optie, Scott Serrano, Meghan Sexton, Liz Steinfeld, Vincent Peri, Cristina Picciuca, Liana Pina, Cassandra Szczudlo, Nina Urso, Raymond Christina Sayat, Rita Sayat. Carole Schiffman, Wachnik, Ahcia Virgilio, Theresa Weritz Matthew Schoenstene, Tiffany Tarant Modem History: Marvin Bae, Amanda History ofthe Western World Accelerated: Collins, Katherine Dhamer, Heather Hatch, Jennifer Anderson, Elizabeth Bondi, Michael Patrick Hilty, Lynn Herrman, Eric Kuntz, Braun, Scott Cameron, Eileen Collins, Lynn Jennifer Meyers, Daniel Miakush, Kevin Costanza, Kara Dollaske, Alexander Dorow, Moot, Alexander Mroz, Michael Papahronis, Kelly Foy, Adam Gerambia, Michael Jarvis, Rebecca Pietrzak, Monika Pilat, Gretchen Craig Murray, Ivana Nanac, Lauren Paez, Schrock. Robert Westman Steven Petrovas, Matthew Recsetar, Daniel Anthropology: Steve Chung, Andrea Saavedra, Natalia Sadowski, Lauren Savastio, Cosman, Peter Donovan. Lia Gerambia, Greg Eva Schiave, Kathleen SuHivan Kemerer, James Magiera, Kevin Moot, MatEuropean History Advanced Placement: thew Skomasa, Chris Tedor, Edward Uliassi Brian Aimes, Natasia Broeker, Brenda ChrisEconomics: Scott Blair, Brittany topher, Erin Calandriello, Patricia Diduch, Calabrese, Jessica Colletta, Steven Magdalena Dumin, Britt Frederiksen, Megan Dabrowski, Robert Fincannon, Mark Gallas, Gibbons, Kimberely Gotches, Andrew Laura Grider, Joanna Karasewicz, Vanessa |Uening, Kathryn Lovero, Alexander LaMarca, Annestine Lau, Alexandra Maris, arkovic, Anna Marzullo, Claire Mulbrandon, Renee Marie Nicholus, Mary Ann Pekara, Kelly Oenning, Jessie Rubino, Tracy Schmidt, Angela Sica, Maijorie Stankiewicz, Allen Emily Zoellner Tauber, Kris Wypyski Government: Christine Bisanz, Scott Blair, Sociology: Kendra Durianski, Elaine Brittany Calabrese, Timothy Carlson, Megan Erne, Lynn Herrmann, Joanne Karouzos,

Kathryn Kelly, Meghan McNeil, Tara Soldan American Studies: Shea Barrett, Elizabeth Barton, Matthew Collier, Andrew Donovan, David Filippini, Kathryn Madsen, Sarah MaRous, David McCarthy, Amanda Payne, Nora Sapieka, Eric Sapp, Stephen Schimmel, Sharon Skowron, Tracey Travis. Maureen Wallies United States History: Nadia Blan. Martin Czerep. Jason Derec. Paul Drazba, John Dwyer, Michelle Fricke, Lauren Genseke, Jamie Gillett, Patricia Grivas, Caroline Imreibe, Christine Kipta, Jillian Knautz, Kristina Krueger, Agnes Kurpisz, Erin Maassen, Joseph Madden, Maxi Mathew, Stephanie Mitchell, Nicole Penn, Catherine Ristau, Kevin Sherlock, Anthony Smith, Melissa Thomas, Dina Tsapralis, Melissa Waller United States History Accelerated: Demetri Alexakos, Margherita Barone, Karen Boysen, Karen Davis, Andrew Derifield, Stacy Druschitz, Christina Eich, Douglas Elsesser, Gregory Feiereisel, Nikitas Fudukos, Mark Gallas, Patrick Gibbons, Katelin Gill, David Gillespie, Ryan Grob, Lauren Hurley, Jennifer Kamieniak, Ann Kielar, Katrina Kloess, Kristin Kloess, Michael Kuczynski, Kelly Leszczynski, John Martino, Christine Mata, Amy Moorehouse, Robert Niemczyk, Elizabeth Pahlke, Danielle Pallasch, Anna Purymska, Sylvia Radwanski, Eric Raz, Joseph Sergo, Matthew Shalzi, Elizabeth Sirmbardis, Jennifer Solnes, Alicia Virgilio, Michael Walczak, Sywia Werem, Nathan Zureikat United States History Advanced Placement: Kristine Ansenberger, Jessica Baldacchino, Rebecca Boudos, Joseph Cappello, Sam Fuller, Jessica Gorogianis, Patrick Griffith, Laura Jarosz, Meghan Kamani, Andrea Kite, Heidi Libner, James Magiera, Sylvia Palella, Benjamin Pietrzyk, Jennifer Sentowski, Alec Sipkovsky, Anthony Skaczylo, Marta Skwarczek, Anna Tomczyk, Kristine Vonesh, Jonathan Walton

Receiving high honors World Cultures Accelerated: Mark Anderson, Karin Baty, Joseph Brutto. Anthony Gaddini, Emily Haak, Matthew Heerman, Courmey Keady, David Liss, Zachary Lynn, Patrick Mangan, Melanie Richter. Kathryn Solari, Stephan Stachurski, Joshua Walton, Alan Zarychta Hlstorj- of the Western World Accelerated: Madehne Agaton, Kathryn Bemdston, Robert Brozyna, Milutin Cejovic, Jason Clark, Melanie Clark, Melissa Gilbar. Rachel Kalom, Adrianna Kesa Kesala, Daniel Kreisel, David Krone, Jonathan

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Class of 2 0 0 0 • Brian Wilson

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College, University and Special Scholarships: Dlinois State University: RAS Scholarship^Jodie Kupsco, Presidential Scholar—Antonello DiBenedetto Marquette University: Academic Scholarship—Lauren Brinati, Ignatius Leadership Scholarships—Natalie Gondela, Marjorie Stankiewicz DePaul University: Presidential Scholarship—Brian Anderson Lawrence University: Alumni Scholarship—Elizabeth Kruesi Bradley University: Broadcasting/Film Grant—William McCluskey University of Missouri at Columbia: Non-Resident Scholars Award—Julia Mix Valparaiso University: Martin Luther Award, Lutheran Heritage Awards—Garrett Fechner, Nicholas Giovannelli Westem Michigan University: Achievement Scholarship— Dawn Wilson Western Dlinois University: Residential Scholarship-Christopher Tedor Dlinois Institute of Technology: Heald IV Scholarship, Alumni Scholarship—Panagiotis Prezas Princeton University: Princeton Scholarship—Sean Story University of Michigan: Rogel Award of Excellence Scholarship, Music Scholarship—Steven Dabrowski Loyola University Chicago: Loyola Scholarship, Damen Scholarship— Natalie Selk, Trustee Scholarship—Krzysztof Wypyski Butler University: Heritage Award—Kathleen Meyer, Irvington Scholarships—Margaret Nieraczyk, Michael Iberl, Hampton Award—Rebecca Pietrzak S t Olaf College: Presidential Scholarship, Lutheran Leadership Scholarship—Andrew Douglass Purdue University: Merit Scholarship—Jennifer Meyers Catholic University of America: Gibbons Scholarship—Kathleen Madl University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee: Illinois Scholar Incentive Award—Amanda Jasinowski Dominican University: Incentive Award, Leagacy Scholarship—Anna PuUara, Parish Leadership Award—Jeanine Balaskovits, Achievement Awards— Selma Avdyli, Kendra Durianski Harding University: Honors Scholarship—Susan Wilson University of Dayton: President's Scholarships—Kevin Moot, Charles Zei, Dean's Education Scholarship—Lindsey Annunzio, Academic Scholarship—Kathleen Dietlin Illinois Wesleyan University: Alumni Scholarship—Kimberly DiNino

Miami University Ohio: General Scholarship— Bridget Sieck Milken University: Merit Award—Jennifer Leist Barat College: Athletic Scholarship—Brad Gierke Elmhurst College: Academic Achievement Scholars—Lynn Herrmann, Erika Kronborg-Mogil, Elmhurst Scholar Award—Katie Dhamer Augustana College-Illinois: Presidential Scholarship—Amanda Collins, Founder's Scholarships—Celestina Rivera, Maharah Backus Lake Forest College: Presidential Scholarship, Deerpath Science Scholarship—Courtney Keifer, Founder's Scholarship, Deerpath Writing Scholarship—Jennifer Sagat St. Joseph's College-Indiana: College Scholarship, Women's Tennis Athletic Scholarship—Angela Ganas Grinnell College: Trustee Honor Scholarship—Sarah Hansen St Norbet College: John F. Kennedy Scholarship—Michael Nyman Carthage College: Dean's Scholarship, Music Scholarship, Endowed Scholarship—Megan Dieschbourg, Trustee Award—Gregory Kazmierski U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Merchant Marine Academy Appointment—Adam Kanaszyc Other Scholarships: Society Burgio Scholarship: Lauren CoUetti Margaret Fuller-Harwood Heights Scholarship: Edith Pietrzykowski Donald P. McCormick-Harwood Heights Scholarship: Michelle Kolaczewski Altema Applied Research Laboratories Essay Competetion: Jennifer Meyers Pflag Scholarships: Joseph Metier, Adrienne Pontarelli IBM Corporation Thomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship: Natalie Selk Target/Dayton Hudson Corporation Ail-Around Scholarship: Jeanine Balaskovits Tooling and Manufacturing Association Math in Manufacturing Poster Contest: Grant Ullrich Park Ridge Jaycees Young American's Award: Randy Tosch George Mougolias Memorial Foundation Scholarships: Frances Futris, Nikoletta Sarantopoulos American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Order of Ahepa Scholarship: Frances Futris Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization Scholarship: Theone Haralampopoulous Jewd-

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Osco Stores College Scholarship: Adrianna Bartucci Maine Township/North Suburban Cound) for Ejnployment Scholarbips: Timothy Carlson, Patrick Dorsey Scott Wade Soccer Scholarships: Frances Futris Ted Bales Memorial Scholarship: Antonello DiBenedetto Park Ridge Art League Scholarships: Eric Kuntz, Adam I*uralewski Park Ridge Cultural Arts Council Scholarship: Grant Ullrich Hal Chastain Scholarship: Jodie Kupsco Ralph J. and Ellen Frost Scholarship: William Heerman Harry Shaw Scholarship: Matthew Sleyko Pip Foundation Scholarship: Grant Ullrich Evans Scholars Foundation Scholarship: Daniel Krysztopa Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award: William Heerman Maine Teachers'Association Helen Dobbins Scholarship: Eric Pick 'M' Club Scholarships: Matt Schuenke, Sean Story Speech/Drama/Broadcasting Boosters Scholarships: Antonello DiBenedetto, Megan Dieschbourg, Kevin Goss, Nicki James, Daniel Haas, Alison Jackson, Jodie Kupsco, Mike Nyman, Mary Ann Pekara, Rachel Whalen Music Boosters Scholarships: Kathryn Ballaid, John Dee, Andy Douglass, William Heerman, Katherine Maniatis, Kathleen Meyer, Jeff Percak, Joanne Schomak, Matt komasa Gordon McLean Scholarship: Megan : Dieschbourg Hawkette Boosters Scholarship: Adaline Winkowski Maine South Mothers' Qub Scholarships: Brian Anderson, Emily Auge, Kathryn Ballard, Candice Bilson, Lauren Brinati, Jennifer Caccomo, Elizabeth Cera, Lauren Colletti, Michael DePilla, Antonello DiBenedetoo, Kendra Durianski, Ryan Evans, Roberto Fatta, Tracy Foltz, Alaina Frano, Emily Gallagher, James Goodrich, Theone Haralampopoulous, Jesse Howard, Amanda Jasinowski, Eunice Jang, Courtney Keifer, Lindsey Krukowski, Susan Ksiazek, Kathleen Madl, Meghan McNeil, Margaret Niemczyk, Jeffery Percak, Andrianne PontareUi, Nikoletta Sarantopoulos, Joanne Schomack, Jennifer Sherman, Maria Skik, Matthew Skomasa. Bonnie Skowronski, Randy Tosch, Edward Uliassi, Chalatom Warapanyaseni, Mark Wojteczko, Charles Zei Dr. Clyde K. Watson Award: Jeffery Percak Virginia Feurer Scholarship: Jennifer Caccomo Des

Plaines Ladies of the Elks Scholarships: Katherine Ballard, Courtney Kiefer, Joanne Schomack, Jennifer Sheehan United States Air Force ROTC Scholarship: Melissa Sobota Park Ridge Panhellenic Qub Scholarships: Theone Haralampopoulos, Meghan McNeil, Rita Veron, Theresa Weritz Park Ridge Juniors Foundation Scholarships: Brian Anderson, Meghan McNeil, Nikoletta Sarantopoulos, Matthew Skomasa National Honor Society Tkitoring Scholarship: Sarah Hansen Student Council Scholarships: Antonello DiBenedetto, William Heerman, Edward Uliassi Student Council Fine Arts Scholarships: Megan Dieschbourg Ken Reese Senior Service Memorial Scholarships: Jennifer Caccomo, Antonello DiBenedetto, Frances Futris, Lindsey Krukowski, Margaret Niemczyk, Sean Story, Randy Tosch Chris Harris Memorial Scholarship: Eric Pick Lee Association Scholarship: Jesse Howard Michael Hudson Scholarships: Lauren Colletti, Randy Tosch Tom Ziemek Memorial Scholarship: Matthew Schuenke Outstanding Athlete Awards: Sean Story, Colleen VanHoesen Good Will Awards: Adrianna Bartucci, Joseph Bello, Jennifer Caccomo, Joseph Fahrenbach, Frances Futris, WilUam Heerman, Michael Kain, Kristin Muellner, Barbara Porras, Sean Story

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Applied Technology: Brian Wilson; Business: Michael Iberl; Family and Consumer Sciences: Erika Kronberg-Mogil; Art: Grant Ullrich; Music: Andrew Douglass; Speech/ Drama: Antonello A. DiBenedetto; English: Katherine Skwarczek; Foreign Language: Kathryn Ballard; Mathematics: Som Dalai; Physical Education: Michael Hammersmith; Science: Natalie Selk; Social Science: William Heerman Michael

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Class of 2000

by Randall Tosch In just a few days, the I class of 2000 will walk I across Wilson Field into I the 21st century, a time t promising new horizons [and opportunities. Upon entering the real world, eighteen year-olds across the nation will leave high school as part of arguably the most unique class in history, due to the incredible change we have witnessed in the past few years. For those of you who are jealously grabbing for the next page, I challenge you to read the duration of this article and hear my reasoning. Think of it as a tribute to our class, and to those who have forever changed our lives.

At a time when technology was growing faster than the popularity of 'N Sync, we saw .com take the world by storm. As laptops entered every home in Park Ridge, it was our girls' varsity basketball team that fought off the millennium bug with MS2K. However, only our government could fight off the dominating Microsoft force that holds its place on'the desktop of every computer in school.

Just as technology boomed, so also did

the growing concern for safety in schools.

Yes, this is the class that once roamed the halls freely freshman year, and had to adapt to wearing plastic I.D. cards with cold chains around our necks. In all seriousness, we unfortunately had to watch helplessly as Columbine High School and Jonesboro Grade School suffered horrific losses that have forever changed the innocence of youth. While it was unfortunate to see this occur, I was inspired as I watched Hawk Pride grow exponentially under the leadership of Mr. Smith.

The initiatives certainly did not stop here for our class. As service in the 90's became a trend, we witnessed the birth of Key Club and the rapid growth of Brotherhood. I could not go without mentioning that our class helped present the Make-A-Wish Foundation with over $7,000 in two years. A special group of seniors also worked to create the first annual "Let It Be Me" Leadership Conference to benefit promising underclassmen.

In their biggest act of service, the senior class demonstrated its bravery by bringing back darkness to school dances through the legendary sit in. Though Beach Party dis-

appeared, we quickly came to the rescue with an exciting Mardi Party.

These initiatives were largely inspired by the role models of our time. It was the integrity of Carol Marin, the genius of Bill Gates, the heart of Mr. Rodgers, and the inquisitiveness of Regis Philbin that helped us get through, yes, the famous and embarrassing internship under the current administration. At a time when talk shows have been characterized as everything from Ricki to Springer, one thing we know for sure is everyone wants to be a Millionaire. It is my belief, however, that sitting with me in my classes is the next Elizabeth Dole, Stephen Covey, Oprah Winfrey, and Frank Sinatra, ready to present their gift to the world.

Twenty-five years from now, we will come back to this school with business cards, family pictures, and busy lives. But as we sit around the table debating which song was on TRL the longest, when cargo pants and carpenter jeans went out of style, which Bulls championship was the most fun to watch, and whether we liked Doogie Hawser or ER more, we will look back and realize that we really do share a special and unique bond as the Class of 2000.

hope you had the time of your life We spend our entire youths meeting people and establishing contacts. Many might be contacts for jobs or future careers, while most will be friendships.

But as I have learned from talking with various high school graduates, people you meet in college or in the military or in a job are likely to remind you of someone you met while in high school.

Our high school career is almost over. It is pretty hard to believe.

I have met some pretty amazing people in the last four years. Some are excellent scholars, some are excellent athletes, some are excellent musicians, and some are just wonderful people.

Statistically, we will only be in contact with about one half of one percent of our graduating class after college. That's 2.25 people from Maine South we will be talking to in five years. And while we may go to the same school as some, the chances of actually interacting with these people are

very low.

But for the next four years, I know that I

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will remember things about everyone I knew in high school.

When I meet new people at college, I will think, "He totally reminds me of Bill..." or "her attitude is exactly like that of Lindsey's." I know that in five years, high school will be a distant memory.

We will see inseparable people become strangers. We will see best friends not knowing where each other live. We might not even know what some of our closest friends are doing with their lives. But that should not

be a disappointment.

I am rather excited.

I have had senioritis for three years now.

I have had an advantage over most of my class. I have always known what I wanted to be and where I wanted to go. My urge to leave Maine South has been a constant one.

But now that we are finally done, I am not so sure anymore.

I am actually kind of frightened. The contacts I have built for the last four years are going to dissolve in the course of three months. Next fall, I am going to the school I dreamed about going to for my entire high school career. I should not be scared...! should be excited!

They say, "You do not know what you have until you lose it." Very soon, we will all lose possibly the biggest part of our lives so far. But we should be excited.

On graduation day, I will shake hands with a lot of people for the last time -ever.

I hope that you are as excited as I am.

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Rushing through high school In "Dog Years," a song by the progres- morning, just to talk to my friends.

My Senior year has gone by so very sive rock band Rush, drummer and lyricist Neil Peart pens these lyrics: "It seems to me/ quickly. Events that transpired in SeptemAs we make our own few circles 'round the ber seem like they occurred just last week. sun/ We get it backwards/ And our seven New relationships were formed, and old years go by like one. "In this song, Peart comments on how fast time passes for dogs, and metaphorically applies it to humans.

Peart's interpretation of the fleeting nature of time is right on target: my four years at Maine South have flown by.

Production Editor It seems like just yesterday that I was sitting in summer school prior to freshman year, listening to Mr. Chin's stories about his days in U.S. Customs, which were some- friendships quietly died away. A courseload how connected to World Cultures. I will of five Advanced Placement classes have never forget how red I turned when he shook drained me, both physically and mentally. A my hand in front of the twenty other people roller-coaster of emotions were experienced in the class after I was the only student to this year; everything on the emotional specget 100 % on the final. This class was sure trum was touched.

I have learned so many things about life some way to start off my stay at Maine during my stay at Maine South, in addition South.

Unfortunately, my first two full years at to the subject matter that classes offered. I ^his school were not quite as memorable as have learned mostly about people. I have tie summer school course. I made the enor- learned to turn the other cheek when somemous mistake of closing myself to new body who does not know me has a problem people, and instead continued to cling on to with me. I have learned how to open myself the few friends that I had from junior high up to other people and be there for my and elementary school. I cannot stress friends. Most importantly, I have learned that our stay on this planet is short, and that I enough how much I regret doing this.

Everybody is right when they say to try should make the most of it.

I would like to thank the following teachto befriend everybody during your first year in high school, and to join as many clubs as ers for their respective efforts: Mr. Kerr, for possible. Because I chose to do neither of teaching me at a relatively young age that these in a dual act of adolescent rebellion not everything that people say is the truth; and naivety, my first two years at this school Mrs. Anderson (no relation), for pleading with me to get involved; Mr. Lowry, whose were very boring and quite forgettable. enthusiasm I can only hope to emulate; Ms. When my junior year started, an old O'Malley, for tolerating friend of mine asked me the 'competition comer' why I did not open myself "Everybody is right when and my daily random up to anybody outside of they say to try to befriend ramblings on the chalkwho I knew. After saying everybody during your board; Mr. Myrick, who it was because I was shy, is living proof than a first year in high school." he in turn asked me how I grown man can still act had come to be friends and feel like a teenager; with him. That made me think.

I realized at that point how much I was and Mr. Feichter, who managed to coin two missing out on by being an introvert, how new nicknames for me, to go along with the friendships I did not have because of countless others that I possess. lmany iii I turn to the lyrics of Neil Peart once again y utter stubbomess. During my junior year, proceeded to establish friendships with to convey my feelings about high school. In many new people that, just one year earlier, "Time Stand Still," Peart writes: "I let my I would never have talked to. That year was past go too fast- no time to pause/ Freeze fantastic, for I was finally happy. I actually this moment a httle bit longer/Make each looked forward to going to school each sensation a little bit stronger/ If I could slow

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it all down."

If I could turn back time, I would have immersed myself in my new school with new people in my first two years. I would have made as many friends as possible.

Some of my best and closest friends that I have now were ignored in my first few years.

I cannot help but think how many experiences and sensations I missed out on for not befriending these individuals a year or two earlier.

For anybody reading this who thinks that shyness is the reason that they do not have many friends: snap out of it. Open yourself up and talk to people that you normally do not. Life is too short to go about waiting for somebody who needs a new best friend. Do not miss out on how great high school can be. More importantly, don't miss out on the people that can turn out to be your closest friends.

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8 Senior Issue 200<

We'll sure miss Richard As the school year draws to a close, and I get closer and closer to realizing my dream of traveling through the country via freight train solving mysteries, I cannot help but feel a little reminiscent about the whole high school experience. I mean, this is the beginning of the last eight years of our lives.

Just as hundreds of little freshmen will be lining up at the entrance next year, making fart jokes, hundreds of seniors are lining up by the exits this year. Yes, it's been a good run for the class of 2000, and we' ve certainly made some terrific fart jokes.

As a journalist, I felt obhgated to do some research on all our accomplishments as a class, but I did not, so I am basing this article entirely on hazy memories. I guess high school itself is one big hazy memory. Let's face it, are we really going to remember our Freshmen English teacher's name or which high school we attended ten months from now? I doubt it. Anyway, back to accomplishments. As a drunken Tilt-A-Whirl operator might say, the class of 2000 was like an accomplishment burrito. We as individuals served as the tasty soft shell, holding the rich, beefy accomplishments in place, accomplishments which included three successful assemblies, the addition of a fountain soda machine at the lunch line, and a Southwards journalist using the word "fart" twice in one article. Make that thrice.

Another point of interest I would like to mention is the upcoming senior prom. I am

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still waiting for my date to arrive in the mail, but it is hard not to become giddy. This year's theme is "Hold On To The Night," which was written and performed by the incomparable Richard Marx, who, by coinci-

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CLYNE Core Cartoonist dence, now works as a custodian here at Maine South. Not that I have anything against that particular song, but it really, really, really sucks. For one thing, Richard Marx is already the undisputed "Prom Theme King" with a whopping sixty-seven different songs chosen as themes at high schools all across the country. For the sake of next year's seniors, I would like to suggest "I Wear My Sunglasses At Night" by Corey Hart to the Prom Board as a possible theme.

After the prom, the whole high school thing is pretty much done, I guess. All we have left is the big graduation ceremony.

This year it will be held outside in the football field, unless of course it rains, in which case we would have to stick around until next year to graduate. This year's graduation theme is "Richard Marx Is Our Personal Savior," which is not too much different

from last year's "If Richard Marx Asked Us To Go On A Fishing Trip, And It Meant We Would Probably Lose Our Jobs If We Did, We Would Make That Sacrifice To Go Fishing With Him, Because He Is A Supernatural, Divine Being And His Very Company Would Finally Give Meaning To Our Worthless Lives." With a quick toss of our caps, our high school years are done with, and it's time to begin our enriching, responsible, and alcohol soaked college years.

I guess the best way to look at the end of high school is not to think of it as an "end" at all. Think of it in comparison to "Saved By the Bell," the only difference being we're not 37 years old when we graduate. What I'm trying to say is, "Saved By The Bell" did not end at high school. There still were the eventful and scarcely watched "College Years," and I am sure if Screech had not gone insane and murdered everyone on the set, the show would have gone deep into the "Nursing Home Years" and of course "The Dead Years." So as my last article comes to a disappointing close, let me say I have enjoyed high school, and I have no regrets, except for losing out to Heather Lang for Homecoming Queen. Other than that, this is my last stand as a Maine Southerner, so let me conclude with a quote I seemed to have written on my folder.

"Education is Uke Jello, it's fiin to sit halfnaked in." Well, so long Maine South, and may you stay as sweet as you are.

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It's not "goodbye" yet As hard as I have tried to avoid the traditionally whiny, sentimental senior commentary, I do not think that I will be able to do it. Every time I have attempted to write this, I immediately think of Vitamin C's song "Graduation."

"Will these memories fade when I leave this town/ I keep thinking that it's not goodbye/ I keep on thinking it's a time to fly." These lines run through my mind constantly. Will I ever forget the times I have spent here? Will I forget watching "Fight Club" with my Capitol Forum group in Springfield? Or crashing my go-kart three weeks before senior prom with all of my best friends by my side? Or the crazy paste-ups with my lovable co-editors every other week? Or the many bus rides I have shared with the wrestling team? I know it is not possible to forget all of these good times.

However, one thing I do fear is that maybe this is time to say "goodbye." I realize that with e-mail it has become increasingly easy to keep in touch with our high school classmates, but we will lose touch, whether we want to admit it or not. That is what upsets and frightens me. Even if we lose touch, we will still be friends. We will always cherish the people we've shared so much of our lives with. Just like the song we learned in kindergarten, "Make new friends, but keep the old/ one is silver and the other's gold."

I am now going to attempt to be less sentimental. I have some advice for both seniors and underclassmen, and I hope that some of you will take it to heart. I know that you may not realize the value of what I am about to say, but it will have so much more impact when you realize you have come to the end of your childhood. It is time to be an adult. But, back to my suggestions: ]. Get involved! I know that it is the big freshman year catch phrase and most of you probably did not listen, but you should! Had I not become involved in Southwards, I never would have met Nicole, the greatest co-editor ever. Because of Wrestlerettes, I spent numerous weekends with sweaty guys wearing very httle clothing, and believe me, it was a lot of fun! I have become friends with people I never would have expected through all of the clubs and organizations I have participated in. They have also helped me select my majors in college, believe it or

not. Yes, involvement actually has impacted my life, so go do something with your high school life before it ends!

2. Dedicate at least one night to reminiscing with friends. Laugh at past crushes and boyfriends or girlfriends. Remember

good times, and love. We learn that relationships require work on both parts to be successful— a knowledge that will forever benefit us.

5. Pay no attention to other people's limitations for you. No one can tell you what you can and cannot do. Set goals and achieve them, if for no other reason than to prove other people wrong. I have taken a great deal of satisfaction in proving to people that I am capable of getting a good score on the ACT, programming computers, managing a bike shop, and walking on crutches despite evFeatures Editor eryone else's doubts. The only limits you . « • T:> have are those in your mind. Surpass them; realize that you can do anything.

6. Find a balance. This is extremely imhow you were once enemies, and then became the best of friends. Remember the good portant, as any senior can tell you. While it times you had over spring break. Remem- is important to have good grades, it is also ber how everyone panicked about having to important to have fun in activities and sports, swim in gym class freshman year. Although have a job, and spend time with friends. But it sounds like one of those "flavored coffee that does not mean you have to give up your moments," nothing is better than bonding social life; manage your time so that everywith friends and laughing at the good times thing fits in. I managed to do it this year without completely destroying my GPA, so and the bad ones.

3. Pay no attention to other people's opin- I am confident that the rest of you can do it ions of you. Why should you? Does it really too. There is no point to high school if all of matter what that guy from your freshman your time is spent doing homework and year biology class thinks of you? Of course studying— remember to enjoy your life benot. Some people may love you for the very fore people expect you to "be responsible thing that makes some people hate you. But and act like an adult."

7. Thank those who helped you succeed. who cares?

Remember how important it was to have Be sure to let these people know that they a Homecoming date freshman year? Then have impacted your life. I know that some you saw Heather Lang as her own escort as teachers have really made a difference in my Homecoming Queen and Nicole Penn and life, and I am forever grateful to them. I want Beth Olmstead wearing shirts declaring that to use this space to thank these people: my they were each other's junior prom dates this mother (of course), Mr. McCann, Mr. year. They did what made them happy, re- Fallico, Mr. Lonergan, Mr. Kerth, Mrs. gardless of what everyone else thought. By Anderson, Mrs. Muir-Wilson, Mrs. Deines senior year, most of the "social groups" from and Miss Duckworth. I want to thank you freshman year are so intermingled that no all for helping me reach my potential. one pays attention to their own little groups These are some of the most important anyway. It is perfectly acceptable to be a things I have learned through high school, Hawkette and a member of the Constitution and I want to share them with all of you. I Team. Just give people the time to like you have had some really great times at Maine for who you are, not what you are.

South, and I hope that everyone else can 4. Have at least one good relationship. enjoy their time here just as much, if not Not necessarily a "first love" kind of rela- more, than I have. tionship, but a close bond with someone else.

Good luck to the Class of 2000— I love Maybe you will discover that you and your you all and I wish you the best. In the words best friend are closer than you ever thought of Vitamin C, "As we go on, we remember possible. I know I did. This type of relation- all the times we had together. And as our ship is necessary for everyone; we learn lives change, from whatever, we will still about compromise, fights and resolutions. be friends forever."

Lindsey

KRUKOWSKI

Senior Issue 2000

Honoring Maine South's The unique combination of high school students and four year olds is what Mrs. Anne Burger loved the most about her job. In the child care and the clothing department is where one could find Mrs. Burger.

Teaching for over thirty years, Mrs. Burger has taught most of her life at Maine South.

Before coming to Maine South, she taught at Proviso High School. Teaching has been such a big part of her life because she is such a people person.

The "love of her life" has been clothing, which is what she first started teaching. She also loves people and teaching preschool with high school students has been perfect for her. In previous years, Mrs. Burger has been in charge of the fashion show here at Maine South. She has been associated with the Mother's Club for twenty-five years.

The people and the atmosphere is what Mrs. Burger will miss the most of Maine South.

She loved working with such a diverse age group.

After retirement, she plans to move to Kentucky with her husband. Once in her new community, Mrs. Burger wants to joing the Head Start program, which is a program that helps kids learn to read. She wants to volunteer and be a large part of the group. After moving, her and her husband wants to travel and see the world."

Rowland Ecker

Ann Burger

Student artwork colorfully decorates the V-W^ng of Maine South. The teacher to thank for making the hallways a little brighter is art teacher Mr. Ecker. For 33 years, Mr. Ecker has been in District 207 and has been travelling between the South and other schools for 25 years. However, he has been at Maine South full time for eight years.

Before Maine South, Mr. Ecker taught downstate. For five years he worked outside of St. Louis. He came to District 207 because he wanted to open a photolab.

Mr. Ecker was bom to become an artist; it's all in his blood. His aunt was an art teacher and his mom was an artist. He staned to paint with oils when he was nine or ten and found it came real natural to him.

Besides painting, Mr. Ecker keeps himself busy with a lot of fishing. He refers to it as his 'spare time living.' Mr. Ecker is also able to keep himselffitby exercising at least three times a week.

After retiring at Maine South, Mr. Ecker confesses that he doesn't have a set plan of what he wants to do. He claims he really doesn't want to retire to computer graphics, so he is hoping he can find something to do in the area of computer layouts.

Mr. Ecker says of his retirement,"I just want to go places, see things, experience things."

Although only at Maine South for four years in the A.R.C. department, Morris Geselter, is retiring after teaching for a total of twenty-one years. Before Maine South, Mr. Geselter taught at Maine East for three years and was the department chair at Maine North for seventeen years.

Not only will he retiring from teaching, Mr. Geselter also plans to retire from head coach of wresthng at Highland Park. However, he still plans to coach the Illinois National Wrestiing team where he has coached for thirteen years in the upper body competition.

Mr. Geselter also helps with the Jr. Wildcat Wrestling Club. He will continue to coach this organization.

Mr. Geselter has always wanted to help with the special ed and is fortunate to be able to have worked with kids all of his life. As part of teaching, he has worked with Park Ridge Youth Campus. In the future, he plans to look and see maybe if there is an assistant opening somewhere. He would like to look around and see what he can do. However, nothing is definate, he wants to keep his options open.

With all the firee time Mr. Geselter will have next year, he plans to use it wisely. In his spare time he would like to just rest, relax, and "play a lot more golf."

Morris Geselter

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retiring faculty members Walter Kratsch Since the doors of Maine South opened in 1964, Mr. Kratsch has been one of few faculty members that has taught here from the beginning. He came here in 1964 after beginning his teaching career at Maine East.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kratsch has taught a variety of applied technology courses, including CADD, Automotives, Machine Shop, Transportation, and various intoductory drafting courses. In 1980, Mr. Kratsch was given the Outstanding Teacher Award in Illinois for Industrial Education.

Mr. Kratsch is a member of several professional associatins, including the Chicago Metropolitan Roundtable, the Ilhnois Industrial Educator's Association, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Automotive Engineers, the American Automobile Society, and the American Welding Society.

Many of Mr. Kratsch's former students have gone into careers in welding and other metal-working careers, engineering, drafting, and automotives. Over 250 of his students have become teachers.

Mr. Kratsch will be missed in the Applied Technology department for his true dedication to teaching and helping his students.

Jacquelyn Schultze

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Ms. Jacquelyn Schultze has been a member of the Maine South Physical Education staff for the past 30 years. In her time here, Ms. Schultze has taught both P.E. and health.

She taught mostly freshman gym classes, but has also taught juniors and seniors at various times. For 20 years, she coached the girls' track team. After her time with the track team, Ms. Schultze became one of the assistant sponsors for Student Council and has helped for the past seven years.

Ms. Schultze does not have major plans yet for her retirement. She says, "I have nothing specific planned. I'm not moving, at least not yet. All of my family is in Indiana, so I plan to spend more time visiting them because I have not had the time to. I also do volunteer work at my church, so I plan to do more of that."

Ms. Schultze may one day want to work again to fill up some of herft^eetime. She says,"Evenmally, I may look for a part-time job, but I don't think it will be substituting. I want to try something different and less stressful."

Ms. Schultze has enjoyed her time here. She says, "It's been a good experience here.

I've enjoyed my time here and I'll certainly be taking away some fond memories. I feel like I'm ready to go, but it's hard to say goodbye."

George Verber --V

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Coach George Verber has been a member of the Maine South teaching and coaching staff for many years. He has dedicated much of his time to coaching boys' baseball, basketball, and track. During his career, he guided members of the track team to the IHS A State meet. Coach Verber led the boys' baseball team to two CSL conference titles, four IHSA Distric Championships, and many other victories.

Coach Verber is best known for his leadership in the boys' basketball program. He assisted in coaching the 1979 varsity basketball team to success in the IHSA State Championship. Coach Verber was also elected to the "Who's Who of American Basketball Coaches."

Although Coach Verber has been very dedicated to Maine South's athletics, he has also been very dedicated to the Maine South Physical Education Department. Coach Verber has patiently dedicated his time to teaching various physical education classes, especially freshmen classes. This is a true demonstration of Coach Verber's dedication to his career and his students, even the most difficult ones.

Coach Verber was inducted into the Maine South Athletic Hall of Fame this year for his accomplishments. His excellent coaching and teaching skills will truly be missed.

Senior Memories

14 Senior Issue 2000

from Unsung Heroes MichaelDuring her four years at Maine South, Michael-Mary has been an extremely dedicated member of the Maine South community. Michael-Mary has been a four-year member of National Forensic League and the Speech Team, and was captain this year. For the past two years, she has also been a member of the choir at Maine South.

She has showed her dedication to service through her membership in Peers Reaching Out for the past two years, helping freshmen get acquainted with the school. She is also a member of SPUD, helping to promote acceptance in the halls of Maine South and in the community. Michael-Mary has volunteered at a hospital, and is also a member of the youth group at St. Paul of the Cross.

Michael-Mary's dedication to academics has also been very obvious over the past four years. Every year, she has received a Foreign Language Award and has been a member of the Spanish Club. This year, Michael-Mary was also a member of the AP Hawks Constitution Team, which won the state championship. She was also elected as a member of Mu Alpha Theta, the mathematics honor society.

Michael-Mary will be sincerely missed in the Maine South community. Her dedication to service, academics, and the community are truly representative of Hawk Pride.

Grant Ullrich

Mary Conlon

True dedication and Hawk Pride is demonstrated every day by Grant. He was a member of the AP Hawks Constitution Team, French Club, National Honor Society, Art Club, Class Council, and Scholastic Bowl, holding the position of captain for three years. He also spent three years as a member of Student Advisory Council and Project Plus.

Some of Grant's honors and awards include being named a National Merit Finalist, one of Ten Best American History Scholars, Social Science Student of the Month, and Art Student of the Month.Grant has received Social Science High Honors all four years. Foreign Language awards. Art awards, and a Hawk Honor Card.

Grant placed second in the American Legion Constitution Contest.He also participated in the Faces in History Contest, Foreign Language Faces and Places Contest, and Foreign Language Week Poster Contest. Grant has received recognition for perfect attendance, and has been on the High Honor Roll.

In addition to these numerous awards and activies. Grant has participated extensively in the community. He participates in his church youth group, his church's Building and Planning Committee, and the Public Library Young Adult Advisory Council.

Grant's enthusiasm and dedication will be missed as he countinues to college. "We are confident that his success will only increase.

In his four years at Maine South, Andy has been considerably more involved than most people can imagine possible. His fine arts-related activities include participation in the school musicals, pit orchestra, marching, symphonic and jazz bands all four years, symphonic orchestra, concert choir. Honors Jazz Choir, the Tri-M Music Honor Society, the Thespian Society, the Solo and Ensemble Contest, and the V-Show.

Outside of fine arts, Andy was a member of the wrestling team and the tennis team. He is a member of Mu Alpha Theta Society this year. Andy has participated in the church orchestra and youth group at Edgebrook Lutheran Church for four years.

In addition to his many activities, Andy has received several impressive awards. He has been on Band Staff since his sophomore year and has been a member of IMEA Band and IMEA Choir He directed the V-Show and has been Treasurer and Vice-President of Tri-M. For the past three years he has been the Choir Sectional Leader and the Vocal Jazz Sectional Leader for the past two years. He has been on the High Honor Roll all four years. Andy won Science Awards the past three years and a Social Science Award last year. He has been awarded Student of the Month seven times. Andy has received Hawk Honor Cards and been a member of National Honor Society for two years. He has the honor of being an Honorary Guest at the Park Ridge Men's Prayer Breakfast.

Andy plans to attend St. Olaf College in the fall. We wish him success and the best of luck.

He will be missed at Maine South, especially by the Fine Arts Department.

Andy Douglass

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â&#x20AC;˘ Tedthe Class of 2 0 0 0 Uliassi

One of the most active members in all aspects of Maine South is Ted Uliassi. He has been a four year member of the soccer team, and has been a captin for three years. He also won All-Conference, All-Regional, and All-Sectional titles in soccer. He was a two year member of the track team, winning a varsity letter.

Outside of athletics, Ted has been on student council for two years, and was the committee chairman. He was a member of Brotherhood for his first three years, and a member of Peers Reaching Out for the past two years. This year, he also participated as a member of the state-champion AP Hawks Constitution Team.

Some of Ted's awards include Student of the Year in both Accelerated Chemistry and Biology. He has also been on the High Honor Roll for four years. He has been a member of National Honor Society for the past two years, and was named a Constitution Competition Finalist his sophomore year. Also during his sophomore year, Ted was named Girls' Choice King.

Ted will attend the University of Chicago in the fall and plans to play soccer there.

Ted's positive attitude and generosity will be greatly missed in the halls of Maine South, but we wish him even more success and better things to come in the future.

In her four years at Maine South, Susan Ksiazek has been very involved in all aspects of the school. She was on the volleyball and track teams for three years and the badminton team for one year. She is also a two-year member of Varsity Club.

Outside of athletics, Susan has shown her leadership through Class Council and RE. eaders. Another leadership role that Susan took was the head of the Fashion Show. She as shown her dedication to arts through her membership in Photo and Art Clubs, and her dedication to languages by her membership in German and Spanish Clubs. She further showed her responsibility and leadership skills as Spanish Club Secretary during her junior year. She is also a member of the Ski Club and was vice-president this year.

Susan's dedication to service is also evident in her activites. She is a three-year member of Brotherhood and T.O.F.Y.S. and a two-year member of S.A.D.D. Aside from all of these, Susan has definitely shown a dedication to academics. She is a two-year member of National Honor Society and was a member of Mu Alpha Theta this year. She was also a member of Maine South's first Enviro-Thon team this year which took a close second place in Cook County. Susan was also named an lUinois State Scholar.

We wish Susan the best of luck and continued success at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall.

Susan Ksiazek

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Kathy Ballard

Although quiet, Kathy has made her presence known at Maine South. Her strong academic record includes being on the High Honor Roll and recognition as a Student of the Month nine times over the past four years. She has also received Social Science and Foreign Language honors and is a member of National Honor Society. She received a Hawk Honor Card and over the past two years she has placed in the Illinois State Italian Contest.

Her extensive extra-curricular activities include marching, concert, and symphony bands, orchestra and pit orchestra. Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Tri-M. She has also been involved with the IMEA Festival for two years. She has also gone on the band trip to Florida to participate in the Orange Bowl parade over Christmas Break in 1998 and the nUnois Ambassadors of Music's trip to Europe during the summer of 1998.

Aside from music, Kathy has dedicated her time to languages. She is a member of Spanish Club. Itaban Club, Polyglots, the Italian Honor Society, and is an editor of Reaching. Kathy has also dedicated her time to Ecology Club, Mathletes, Brotherhood, Marlins, the Thespian Society, and intramurals. She has demonstrated leadership by being a librarian and squad leader for marching band, a librarian for concert band and an officer in Spanish Club and Marlins.

Outside of school, she has participated in her church's choir and has been a flute soloist at her church. She also participated in Trieimium, the Presbyterian Leadership Conference during the summer of 1998.

We wish Kathy continued success throughout her life. She will be missed at Maine South.

16 Senior Issue 2000

Reaching the end of the innocence So, I guess it's all over. After four years that flied by in the blink of an eye soon we will bid our final good byes to the school that shaped our thoughts, actions and overall lives in the most formative years of our adolescence. We are leaving behind more than just a place where we went to learn how to convert between radians and degrees.

Accepting our diplomas on Sunday will not only signify the official end of high school, but also the unofficial end of our innocence.

In his song "The End of the Irmocence," Don Henley sings "Remember when the days were long/ And rolled beneath a deep blue sky/ Didn't have a care in the world/ With mommy and daddy standin' by." As children, we all enjoyed simple, pressurefree lives and always came home to mommy and daddy. Shortly though, mommy and daddy won't be around anymore, and neither will the carefree days we spent in the

park on the swing set. Soon we will be away at college, with a new itinerary, surrounded

DE PILLA by new people, in a new life, and at times it will be overwhelming and we might get scared.

To this Henley says, "I know a place where we can go/ And wash away this sin/ We'll sit and watch the clouds roll by/ And the tall grass wave in the wind." The purity and sincere simplicity of our youths is symbolized by something unique in everybody's lives.

For Henley it is the tall grass waving in the wind. For me, it is the little swing set in the

"Is there anything in Hfe so disenchanting as achievement?"

These words of Robert Louis Stevenson loom in my mind as I reflect over my high school career. Throughout my four years, I have tried to make the most of what Maine South has to offer, yet without ever fully understanding what I truly wanted. I have joined many clubs.

On Scholastic Bowl I have made friends and have done things that are a bit out of the ordinary. I have advanced my education, and know more about Alexander Hamilton that is quite healthy. Yet, I have never known why I have been doing all I have. To what end is all this?

As we approach graduation, we all should try to comprehend the tremendous changes we have undergone at this school. When we began school at the age of fourteen, our characters were in a state of ferment, someplace between being a child and an adult. Now at eighteen, all of us have undergone fundamental changes that will determine the way we live for the rest of our lives.

Our memories of all we have experienced are the greatest things we can take from

Maine South, not just an education. Although a diploma may serve as sort of physical proof of education, in of itself it signifies nothing.

Every person knows for himself what he has truly gained from his experiences. In the end, nobody will remember what they received on one of their physics tests because ultimately each single achievement of a person will contribute very little to his future.

Only after every day's accomplishments are woven together can a real tapestry of self be distinguished. The actual experiences of doing something and altering one's fundamental self are what really affect an individual in the end.

When walking up the stage and receiving our diplomas, we should not view high school as a task accomplished. High school is not just a part of our lives that, for better or worse, that has drawn to a close. Rather, we should cherish all the experiences we have undergone as integral parts of ourselves that will stay with us forever. Though these four years may have ended, their impact on our lives never will.

paric down the street from my house. When I was younger I would go there all the time and just swing. I didn't have to worry about the Federalist Papers or integration by partsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; I could just swing and laugh.

I advise all seniors to find that special something that represents the "innocence" in their lives and revisit that place one last time before college. Before this chapter of our life closes, go back and re-live those times when college was the last thing on our minds and we had our whole youth ahead of us. Find the "tall grass" somewhere back there in the dust of your life and take one long last look before the final good bye.

Henley closes his song with the advice, "Offer up your best defense/ But this is the end/ This is the end of the iimocence." In several ways, the innocence of our carefiree childhood ends simultaneously with high school. Even after we receive those diplomas and we are away at college, always remember that there is that special place where the burdens and sins of life disappear. Don't forget to visit that place once i n ^ ^ a while, and return to the irmocence. ^ ^

What was your favorite class at Maine South?

"Eighth period Chemistry class sophomore year with Mr. Olivier."

-Liz Kruesi

"Mr. Deger's World Cultures Accelerated class freshman year."

-Alaina Frano "I'd have to agree with Alaina and say Mr. Deger's class."

-Tracy Foltz

'Any class with Mrs. Webber!"

-Chuck Nuccio

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^ t i l l a long way to go >> Hahajust write about how everyone is gonna miss each other and things will never be the same and everyone is growing up and moving on and all that Four years ago we stepped into high school.

I hardly got any sleep the night before that first day as I woke up a good hour before was necessary just to make sure everything was ready. I had been up half the night before eagerly anticipating what Maine South would be like. Part of me wanted to go back to the safety of junior high, part of me wanted to jump right into high school. Back then, I wasn't sure if I was ready to make that jump. It wasn't until after the fact that I realized that I was ready. I'll never forget the excitement of finally being in high school.

In the years to come, a lot happened both to me and around me. Yeah, there were the inevitable ID's. There was the band trip to the Orange Bowl. There were the student aublications, the various sports teams. There

COLLINS was a gay-straight alliance club formed— one of the first in an area high school.

I've learned about winning and about losing. I've learned that personal triumph can never be captured in a plaque or trophy. I've learned that first impressions aren't always correct. I've learned that there is something good in everyone, though it might not be easily observed. I've learned to respect my teachers, my classmates, my friends. I've learned that occasionally everyone needs a break from it all. I've learned more calculus, physics, government and Shakespeare than I ever thought possible four years ago.

Still, I have a long way to go, more to learn.

The same way I was nervous before my

first day at Maine South, I am nervous about heading off to college next year. What will my roommate be like? What will the social scene be like? How am I going to pay for this? I hope I don't flunk out.

The same way I didn't realize that making the leap into high school was right until I actually did it, I probably won't be completely at ease with heading off to college until well into first semester. However, I have faith that my decision, as well as those of the rest of the senior class, will be the right one.

Almost every speaker that has come to talk to us at Maine South has said something along the lines of, "High school is the best time of your life—so far." Well, if high school is only the best "so far" I can only imagine what we have in store for the future. Best of luck class of 2000. > > mostly it's all about having a good time and the rest will fall into place.

—Final Words from the Class of '00 If you could change one thing about your high school experience, what would it be?

"I would not have been so concerned with what others thought of me.

Life's too short to walk around simply trying to please others."

-Lia Gerambia "I know this sounds like something a counselor would bribe me to say, but I would have gotten more involved in clubs during my first two years."

-Tracy Foltz "I would have actually done homework... wait, NO I wouldn't have, but I wish I did."

-Danny Haas

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nesty feel that each experience I've had has merited improvement •a quest for better qualities. I wouldn't change a thing, for my only made me more ready for the future." omistakes rac -Elizabeth Ori

What is the meaning of life?

"The reason life is worth living is for the memories" - Adam Kosecki "The meaning of life is definitely to interact, experiece, and achieve."

-Suzanne Galluzzi

"To give and receive love, and form meaningful relationships with others."

- Alaina Frano

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W h e r e to find* Arkansas

Harding University— Susan Wilson

Armed Forces Air Force— Alfredo Castro, Mike Klemundt Navy— Steve Kotlarz United States Marine Corps— Kyle Eltuedl, Dave Evanshank, Patrick Hilty

Arizona Arizona State University— Scott Blair, Doug Faxon. Susan Puis Devry Institute— lonel Ceh

California Pomona College— Jeff Percak Sierra College— Shauna McGuire University of California Santa Barbara-Elizabeth Lx)vero University of Southern California— Marvin Bae

Colorado Johnson & Wales University— Kris Salvador

Florida Eckerd College— Matt Skomasa Palm Beach Community College— David Bowes Tampa University— Brad Seberhagen

Hawaii University of Hawaii— Emily Gallagher

Illinois Arlington Heights Beauty Academy— Regina Pontrelh The School of the Art Institute of Chicago— Jill Gorski, Kristin Stann Augustana College— Margaret Albin, Maharah Backus, Amanda Collins, Genevieve Fabisch, Tma Rivera, Laura Weibel Barat College— Brad Gierke Benedictine University—Jason Hubek, Helen Jones, Danielle Martinez Bradley University— Sarah Eugenis, Veronica Korcz, Bill McCluskey, Erica Schultz, Jenni Steele Columbia College— Mark Bransen, Monica Dimperio, Tony Fischer, Nick Fotopoulos, Sean Garbutt, Amy Janowski, Eric Kuntz, Alex Mroz, Lindsay Mander, Brian Stanley, Rachael Whalen Concordia University— Megan Balogh, Barbara Levand Dominican University— Selma Advyli, Jeanine Balakovits, Kendra Durianski, Anna Pullara DePaul University— Brian Anderson, Kevin

Andrews, Adam Buklis, Robert Fincannon, Bacarella, Michelle Bonner. Tim Carlson. Nick Ifegenia Fronimos, Frances Futris, Marty Chalupa. Justin Cisko. Dan Elddine, Chris Gadzinowski, Lia Gerambia, Ted Kocher, Elkiswani. Peter Gil, Denise Hacke, Mike Vanessa LaMarca, Scott Larsen, Kyle O'Brien, Hammersmith, Theone Haralampopoulos, Stella Pappas, Anne Park, Christina Perez, Adrienne Hemadez, Colin Fidler, Boban Edith Monika Pilat, Margaret Piotrowski, Ivanovic, JoAnne Karouzos, Jennifer Kim, Edith Pietrzykowski, Angela Sica, Anna Carolyn Kopij. Sarah Logan, Katherine Maniatis, Alexandra Maris, Theresa Marvucic, Stanczyk, Lauren Zucchero DeVry— Erwin Galas, Jason Grabowski, Nicole McCluskey, Elena Menicocci, Stacy Niedorkom, Karri Nielsen, Nick Nielsen, Michael Jozwiak Eastern Illinois University— Amy Grzenia, Krystyna Opas, Susan Palermo, Lesley-Ann Panek, Doug Paxon, Jason Perry, Eric Pierce, Laura Palella Christina Roig, Scott Serano, Rory Sokes, Elmhurst College— Katie Dhamer, Stevan Dobric, Lynn Herrmann, Erika Kronborg- Stacey Ryan, Dominic Salvador, Jackie Mogil, Renee Marie Nicholus, Jenny Sianis, Szczelaszczyk, Jim Szponder, Tom Tabaka, Tom Therriaulat, Melissa Trahame, Collette Patty Sianis Harrington Institute ofInterior Design— Eliza Trudeau, Dan Wiegandt Pivot Point Cosmetology School— Amanda Baniel Murray, Jane Nesbitt, Erin Vondale, Danielle Illinois Institute of Art— Lisa Cupello Illinois Institute of Technology— Panos Prezas Ward Illinois State University— EUzabeth Bingier, Quincy University— Deirdre GrubaAntonello DiBenedetto, Heather Halminiak, McCalUster, Allan Zarach Kathryn Kelly, Michelle Kolaczewski, Jodie Roosevelt University— Jason Kaplan Kupsco, Danica Kuta, Annalisa Marchiafava, Southern Illinois University— Joseph Bailey, Laurie LaCerra, Diana Puckett, Adaline Ray Foerster, Tony Grisanti, Dan Kotur, Doug Kremer, Mike Leanardi, Sean Slattery, Vlada Winkowski Illinois Wesleyan University— Kim DiNino, Stankovic Trinity International University— Krista Tara Soldan Payne, Joanna Davidson Millikin University— Jennifer Leist Triton College— Jesse Howard, Kevin Monmouth College— Kevin Goss Northeastern Illinois— Bill Avgerinos, Hultgren, Maria Mazur, Adam Purapewski Michael Cajiao, Amanda Conner, Brian University of Chicago— Lauren Colletti, Doubek, JoAnna Karasewicz Martha Kurzyna, Kathy Skwarczek, Ted Uliassi Joe Metier, Agnieszka Prokopowicz, Meghan University ofIllinois at Chicago— Michaelene Domin, Elaine Erne, Pat Freeman, James Sexton, Thomas Wabiszczewicz Northern Illinois University— Joe Fahrenbach, Goodrich, Klaudia Grygo, JoAnn Hermanek, Tom Gorski, Dan Krysztopa, Vicky Jagiellca, Margaret House, Eunice Jang, Carl Kielar, Beth Magnuson, Jason Mata, Jeimy Sherman, Brian Kravets, Aaron Alaniz, Angelo Poulikakos, Stephanie Sosniak Christopher Su North Park University— Nick Allen, Lindsay University ofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign— Etherton, Abby Izzo, Meghan McNeil, Sarah Anderson, Vanessa Baccay, Kathy Ballard, Jill Baty, Sam Biardo, Candace Bilson, Katherine Miller, Kristin Ross Jenny Caccomo, Jillian Cohen, Jennifer Fink, Northwestern University— Michael DePilla, Tracy Foltz, Alaina Frano, Erin Green, Katie Nick Disabato, Steve Natali, Randy Tosch Lake Forest College— Courtney Kiefer, Jen- Gruszkowska, Liz Haley, Susan Ksiazek, Amy Lichter, Lisa Mailhe, Anna Mocarski, Elizanifer Sagat Lincoln College— Michael Joyce, Jonathan beth Ori, Dan Ostalowski, Mike Papahronis,Mary Ann Pekara, Melissa Swiatek, Julia Torres Loyola University Chicago—Joanna Doerfler, Penovich, Luke Pyzowski, Joaime Schomack, Roberto Fatta, Michelle Fox, Michael Gretchen Schrock, Amanda Schwemin, TimoGonzolez, Dimitrios Koromvokis, Lina Liu. thy Seiwert, Edward Sim. Bonnie Skowronski.

Lydia Liu, Nikoletta Sarantopoulos, Natalie Matt Sleyko, Grant Ullrich, Mark Wojteczko Selk, Marta Skik. Katherine Skuza,Colleen Van Western Illinois University— Richard Hoesen, Brian Wilson, Chalatorn Anderlick, Doug Ferket, Amy Kopecky. Adam Kosekei, Megan Moyer, Laura Smith. Chris Warapanyaseni, Krzysztof Wypyski Tedor Oakton Community College— Brian Allen, Patrick Antonaci, Tom Beerheide, Michael Wright College— Matthew Lambert

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•us next year Indiana

Ball State University— Barbara Porras Butler University— Mike Iberl, Kristine Krull, Kathleen Meyer, Marge Niemczyk, Becky Pietrzak Holy Cross College— John Fuechtmarm Indiana University-Bloomington— Jon Dee, Nicki James, Krystle Johnson, Tracey LoPinto University of Notre Dame — Maura Collins, Rita Veron Purdue University—Adriana Bartucci, Christine Bisanz, Mitch Celik, Mitch Coine, Kurt Marquis, Jennifer Meyers, Bryan O'Donnell, Matt Ognar, Mark Polizzi, Nora Schultz, Nicole Smith, Cassie Szczudlo, Sarah Timmer, Jeffrey Totsch St. Joesph College— Angela Ganas Valparaiso University— Garrett Fechner, Nick Giovannelli, Ed Schillinger, Jennifer Sheehan

Iowa Clarke College— Mike Kain Grinnell College— Michael-Mary Conlon, Sarah Hansen Iowa State University— Timothy Clinard, Suzanne Galluzzi Loras College— Patrick Dorsey, Liz Pater University of Iowa— Brandon Bush, Brittany Calabrese, Katie Ferraro, Maurizio Gulotta, Saif Khan, Brittany Knight, Caroline Kuhr, Adam Ried, Kelly Sherman, Bob Westman

Kansas University of Kansas— Julie Bolton, Nenad Denovich, Alison Jackson, Vincent Michael Rizzo

Louisiana Louisiana State University— Eric Sivertsen Tulane University— Paul Lewis

Michigan

Missouri Lincoln University— Nina Fonseca

Montana University of Montana— Erik Berke

New Jersey Princeton University— Sean Story

New York Cornell University— Elizabeth Maratea, Christopher Schutt Culinary Institute of America— Timothy M. Ciccone New York University— Heather Lang United States Merchant Marine AcademyAdam Kanaczyk

Ohio Miami University— Ryan Evans, Eric Pick, Candice Savastio, Bridget Sieck Ohio University— Alan Gajda University of Dayton— Lindsey Annunzio, Becky Bjelopetrovich, Brian Cassidy, CLaire Cerezo, Kate Dietlin, Daniel Haas, Sarah Kearney, Kevin Moot, Justin Sigalos, Charlie Zei

Oklahoma University of Oklahoma- Melissa Sobota

Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvannia— Som Dalai, Hannah Megacz

Tennessee Rhodes College— Vanessa Kosloski Vanderbilt University— Joe Bello, Steven Chung

Utah University of Utah— Charles Nuccio.

Washington D.C.

Ferris State University— Steve Teufel Hope College— Kristin Muellner University of Michigan-Ann Arbor— Steve Catholic University of America— Kate Madl Dabrowski Western Michigan University— Liam Hickey, Carthage College— Megan Dieschbourg, Dawn Wilson Greg Kazmierski, Samantha Kostiuk, Eric Charles Novak, Paul Sage Zarleton College— Bill Heerman, Chris Hol- Lawrence University— Elizabeth Kruesi land 5f. Norbert College— Mike Nyman Macalester College— Adrianne Pontarelli University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse— Bridget St. Benedict— Erin Farley Gazzolo St. Olaf College— Andrew Douglass, Eliza- University of Wisconsin-Madison— Mary DeMarchi, Brian Fee, Lindsey Krukowski, beth Steinfeld Linda Lazar, Megan McHugh, Matt Schuenke Winona State University— Katie Caddell

Wisconsin

Minnesota

University of Wisconsm-Milwaukee— Amanda Jasinowski University of W/icon^m-Whitewater— Heather Hatch, Theresa Weritz Marquette University— Jake Aimers, Joe Arends, Emily Auge, Marisa Barbanente, Lauren Brinati, Katie Cimoch, Natalie Gondela, Lindsay Kleiner, Ellen McGuire, Margie Stankiewicz, Jim Sullivan

Wyoming Wyoming Technical Institute— Ryan Bratt, Timothy Frey

Social Science Awards continued from page 3 Michaels, Stephanie Nickele, Elizabeth O'Donnell, Chrystal Peterson, Nicole Sara, Christine Schaefer, Susan Slezak, Philip Sloan, Jessica Stuckey, Valerie Widmaier, Diana Wolek European History Advanced Placement: Tamara Forys, Robert Kiepura, Natalie Kruk, Peter Kurinsky, Lee Regner Government Democracy Accelerated: Mary DeMarchi, Ryan Evans, Hannah Megacz, Eric Pick, Randall Tosch, Timothy Seiwert, Melissa Sobota, Susan Wilson Advanced Placement Government: Brian Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Kathryn Ballard, Lauren Brinati, Steven Chung, Antonello DiBenedetto, Andrew Douglass, Katarzyna Gruzkowska, Sarah Hansen, William Heerman, Christopher Holland, Elizabeth Lovero, Elizabeth Maratea, Daniel Ostalowski, Jeffrey Percak, Adrianne Pontarelli, Susan Puis, Joanne Schomack, Natalie Selk, Katherine Skwarczek, Edward Uliassi, Grant Ullrich, Mark Wojteczko United States History Accelerated: Thomas Abbatacola, Anthony Allegretti, Martha Douglass, Kathleen Hagerty, Kira Lee Ho, Katie Husar, Carla Vassilos United States History Advanced Placement: Michael Cocagne, Arlene Dawravoo, Mary Futris, Joshua Gelula, John Jacobsen, Krista Luzio, Meghan McCall, Timoty Moran, Michael Tomczvk. Catherine Witczak

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M a i n e South's 1999-2000

Joe Bello

Ryan Evans

Joe Bello was a co-captain for the Boys' varsity basketball and started every game for the Hawks. The team looked for his leadership and skill every game and most importantly in the playoffs. He was selected as All-Conference, and was also the top defender on the team. His determination, hustle, and flexibility won't soon be forgotten. He contributed greatly in maintaining a proud tradition.

Ryan Evans has made multiple contributions to the Hawks' swimming program during his four years on varsity. His "energy and spirit, along with hard work and talent have made him a consistent and steady competitor." He has had many recognitions throughout the CSL Conference, along with being named Pioneer Press Athlete of the Week during his senior year, and named to the All-Area the last three years.

Brian Fee was a captain for Maine South Boys' track & field his senior year. As a CSL Scholar Athlete, Brian currently ranks in the top ten in the state in discus. A two year All-Conference selectee, he has showed both spirit and strength for his team. He was named to the CSL Leadership Conference his sophomore year, and is number three on the Maine South AU-Time List in the discus, and is in the Top Ten in the shot put.

Tim Seiwert

Sean Story

Tim Seiwen was an All-State, All-Conference, All-Region, All-Section, AAU AllAmerican Maine South Cross Country runner for Maine South. He ran over 1,000 miles between June and August 1999, and has displayed dedication in every phase of sports. He recieved the Brian E. Laske award his freshman year, and has increased his performance level. He was also a CSL Scholar Athlete and Conference Champion.

As a three year varsity wrestling starter, Sean Story contributed over 70 victories and more than 400 points to the team's totals.

More importantly to the team, the program, and Coach Fallico, Sean always provided outstanding leadership in the form of hard work, courage, and a superbly positive attitude. As a Captain. All-Area, and All-Conference. Sean Story helped Hawk wrestling remain "A Great Program on the Rise."

Chris Schutt Chris Schutt was an impact player for Boys' baseball his junior and senior years.

Playing a key role in the pitching rotation, Chris helped keep the opponents off the field and Maine South in the win column. Chris was also the quarterback for the successful Maine South 1999 football season. Both the football and baseball team's fed off his skill, athleticism, and leadership. Both teams will sorely miss his positive production.

Brian Fee

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Senior Male Athletes

Jim Goodrich

Eric Pick

Eric Pick

Jim Goodrich was a star player for the Maine South varsity football team this season. He was a four year member of the team and captain his senior year, and contributed great defensive plays in the Maine South secondary. Coach Hopkins appreciated the leadership qualities as well as his performance under pressure. As a key senior, Jim podrich led the team into the playoffs and terrific regular season record.

Eric Pick has been the Co-MVP of Boys' swimming for the past two years. Swimming coach Chris Deger quotes, "Eric has been one of the best athletes I have had the pleasure to coach- competitive, talented, focused, and self-directed." A NISCA Academic All-American, four year CSL Conference medalist, and CSL Conference Champion his senior year, Eric has proved he belongs with the best.

Eric Pick has been a three year All-Conference, three year Pioneer Press All-Region, two year Pioneer Press Athlete of the Week, and one year Chicago Tribune Athlete of the week for Boys' golf. He holds the Maine South golf record, a three under par, at the Soprtsmen Golf Course, and is a three year Most Valuble Player for the team.

He has lettered all four years in golf, and helped the Hawks remain competitive in golf.

Mark Wojteczko

Charlie Zei

Mark Wojteczko has been a four year participant in volleyball for the Hawks, earning a varsity letter for the last two years. He was nominated for All-conference for both hisjunior and senior years. He led the team in kills during the 2000 season, and also showed strong leadership skills, serving the team as captain. Coach Granell appreciated Mark's determination and in making Hawk volleyball the best it can be.

Charlie Zei was a co-captain defender of the Boys' soccer team this season.

Charlie was recognized as a Scholar Athlete, All-Conference, All-Sectional, Pioneer Press All-Region, and Chicago Tribune honerable mention All-State. He was voted MVP for the 1999 season. In the words of Caoch Spiegel," I will always remember him as a true example of hard work and dedication from the beginning to the end."

Sean Story Sean Story was captain of the Maine South track & field team his junior and senior years. Sean was named to the All-Conference team the last two years, and is also a CSL Scholar Athlete. He has recieved a tota otal of seven varsity letters, and won the tenant Governor's Award for Youth ExSllence in Athletics. He attended the J. Kyle Braid Leadership Conference his senior year.

His leadership was second to none.

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Maine South's 1999-2000

Margaret Albin

Sarah Anderson

Lauren CoUetti

Margaret Albin has been a three year member of the Girls' badminton team at Maine South. During her senior year, she shared the responsibility of co-captain.

During her junior year, she competed in the sectional tournament for doubles, and then in the sectional tournament for singles during her senior year. The intangibles that Margaret brought will be missed.

Sarah Anderson is an all-around athlete that has played on Girls' volleyball, basketball, and soccer. She will be playing college soccer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and has left a lasting impression in the sports program. Her volleyball enthusiasm picked up teammates during games, and her overall leadership was truly an advantage for the Hawks.

Lauren CoUetti has been named to the All-Conference team for basketball during her junior and senior years, was named a CSL Conference Athlete, and served as a co-captain during her senior year. She participated all four years. She was an honorable mention for the All-Area Pioneer Press team, and led the team in scoring (387^ points), and also in blocked shots.

Linda Lazar

Marge Niemczyk

Colleen Van Hoesen

Linda has enjoyed a very successful career in track & field at Maine South. Linda was selected to the CSL All-Conference team three times, has been part of three relay teams that hold school records, and has qualified to the state track meet in each of her first three seasons. She has left a profound impact on the team.

Marge Niemczyk was unable to compete for the Lady Hawks' gymnastics team due to an injury before the season. However, she acted as a student coach for the duration of the season, and made a n-emendous impact on the team. She was an outstanding leader for the program. Her true dedication was demonstrated throughout the year.

Colleen Van Hoesen was named AllConference her junior and senior years, was a Scholar Athlete, and served as co-captain of the Girls' varsity basketball team. She led the team in rebounds (279) and steals (85). Her senior year, she broke a 20 year standing record for career rebounds(683)^^^and led the team deep into the playoffs. ^ ^

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Senior Female Athletes

Maura Collins Maura Collins was a four year member ofthe Girls'cross country team. As an AllConference in 1997 and 1998, Maura led the team with both her actions and words. She was part of the Conference Championship team in 1997 and 1998, and the Regional champs in '97. She is also a Scholar Ath|te, and currentiy on the top 5 Ail-Time List 3r Maine South.

Frances Futris

Angela Ganas

Frances Futris has been a valuable asset to the Girls' varsity soccer team for the last four years. For all four of those seasons she started for the Hawks. Her sophomore through senior years, she was named All Conference. During her junior years, she served her team as a co-captain, and was named All-Sectional, and is looking for more her senior year.

Angela Ganas has been on the Maine South tennis team for the last four years, serving varsity during herjunior and senior years. She was a qualifier for the state meet during both herjunior and senior years, and served as a captain her senior year. She has a strong work ethic, and will be playing tennis at St. Joseph's College next year. The tennis team will miss her leadership.

Laura Weibel

Theresa Weritz

Laura Weibel has played volleyball for all four of her years, with two of those being on the varsity team. Her senior season was very impressive, with her being the cocaptain ofthe varsity team, being named AlljConference, and also being named to the AllUoneer Press team. Her spirit was a building block for Maine South success.

Theresa has been very competitive in track & field diuing her four years at Maine South. Her sprinting talent has led her to two All-Conference selections and three school records in the sprint relays. She has been the lead-off member ofthe slate-qualifying 400 meter relay for the past three years, and all have placed in the top twenty.

Thank you to all athleteSy managers, coaches and reporters for their contributions to Maine South athletics.

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Senior Issue 2000 Boy s Senior Athlete: Sean Story Track and Field Participation: 1,2,3,4 Varsity Letter: 3,4 All Conference: 3 Captain: 3,4

Football Participation: 1,2,3,4 All Conference: 3,4 Special Mention-all state Captain: 4

Wrestling Participation: 1,2,3,4 Varsity Letter: 2,3,4 All Conference: 3,4 Regional Qualifier: 3,4 Champion: 4 Sectional quahfier: 3,4 Captain: 4 Placed 3rd in AAU National Tournament

Achievements: Lieutenant Governor's award for youth excellence in athletics CSL Leadership Conference: 2 J. Kyle Braid Leadership Conference: 4 M-Club President: 4 CSL Scholar Athlete: 4

Girls' Senior Athlete: Lauren Colletti Basketball Position: forward Participation: 1,2,3,4 Varsity letter: 2,3,4 All Conference: 3,4 Captain: 4

Volleyball Position: middle hitter Participation: 1,2,3,4 Varsity letter: 2,3,4 Captain: 4 CSL All-Star: 4

Softball Position: left field/shortstop Participation: 1,2,3,4 Varsity letter: 2,3,4 All Conference: 3 Captain: 4

Achievements: J. Kyle Braid Leadership conference: 4 CSL Scholar athlete: 4 "Lauren brought great enthusiam to the field each day and is a super competitor " Mr Don Kerr