Vol 37 issue 13

Vol. 37b. Issue 13

Maine South Hisih School • 1111 S. Dee Road • Park Ridcc. IL6006S

Upcoming Events: March 9 - Choral Concert at St. Paul of the Cross March 10 - Brotherhood Dance Marathon in the Spec Gym

March 9. 2001

Hawks: Die Beste

NEWS Student exchange -p.2 Marlins show -p. 3 Inserra to be new coach -p.3 Illusion fashion show -p. 3 Checkmate -p. 3 —

COMMENTARY

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Property of the editors -p.4 Inspired lands -p.4 Fight for your rights -p.5 Real love -p.6

FEATURES Focus on Ms. Salathiel -p. 7 German Club at UlC -p. 8 They're back -p.9 Foreign Language Week -p.9

SPORTS Boys' swimming -p. 10 Girls' basketball -p. 10 Boys' basketball -p. 11 Boys' track-p. 12 Girls' track-p. 12 Wrestling -p.l2

German Club gathers during a successful competition.

by Nicole Penn There is only one way to describe the Maine South German Club; Wundervel! On Wednesday, February 25, fifteen German students drove down to the University of Illinois at Chicago to compete in the anuual German Day. Competing in five events, the students all prepared hard for this competition. Going

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up against Riverside-Brookfield, Saint Viator, Oak Park and River Forest, Antioch, Lane Tech, James B. Conant, Glenbard South, and Lake Zurich high schools, the competition was tough. The students arrived at 9:30 and were not only nervous but excited to compete as well. Preparing for (continued on page 8)

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A little East of South.

by Britt Frederiksen Bright and early on Thursday, February 15"", seven representatives from Maine South's Student Council ventured down Potter Road to participate in a daylong exchange with the Maine East Student Council.

At 7:10 AM, Monica Haak, Emily Zoellner, Britt Frederiksen, Molly O'Keefe, Julie Adamczyk, Stephanie Caccomo, and Madeline Sirmbardis arrived at the Maine East Student Council meeting and observed the ensuing preparations for a national student government conference. Each South student was then assigned to an East partner who she shadowed for the day.

The main purpose for the exchange was to observe the operation of another school in District 207 and to also bring any new ideas to Maine South. By first period differences were already apparent— one marked difference was the size of the classes. Monica Haak noted that, "The classes seemed four to five students smaller than those at South." The classrooms were also smaller, which may have caused the smaller class sizes. Maine East was built in the early twentieth century

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when the district was much smaller than it was in 1964, the year Maine South was completed.

Homeroom revealed more differences between the Maine schools. After taking her

seat in homeroom, Stephanie Caccomo said that, "The student announcements went on forever (because) they have a lot more clubs than at Maine South." Due to the great eth-

nic diversity at Maine East, there are many ethnic interest clubs. There also seemed to be a heightened interest in school functions.

Seen in the pictures displayed throughout the decorated hallways, club members had really decked the school out for Homecoming Spirit Week.

Lunch served as another gap between South and East.

Five minutes before the end of the lunch half-periods, an announcement was made alerting the students to the time and reminding them to pick up any trash. The students responded, and, as a result, the Maine East cafeteria was much cleaner than Maine South's, even as late 6B. Maine South's Student Council may use this as a future part of its school cleah-up campaing, "Just Dump It.." Maine East was actually cleaner than Main^ South despite the fact that fooJT and drinks are allowed in classrooms.

Maine East and Maine South share many similarities: periods are the same length, ID's are worn by all, and cafeteria food is the same price.

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J^eel Variety Inserra to be new coach Marlins take to the water

by Christine Mullarkey Lights, Music, Splashdown... Wait!

Wait! Wait!!! That cannot be right, isn't it supposed to be Lights, Camera, Action?

Where did Music and Splashdown come from? No, this is not a movie set. This is the swim show Reel Variety, a synchronized swim show put on by Maine South's Marlin Synchronized Swim Club.

What goes on at the show to be held next weekend? Maine South's Natatorium is transformed into a stage, professional sound equipment , spotlights, nicely painted screens portraying waves are set behind the pool as a backdrop, and a tremendous show is put on.

The theme of the 2001 show is centered on films, based off the all the different soundtracks the girls swim to. Costumes are designed to go along with the message that the swimmer (or choreographer, if it is a ^ ^ m composition) is trying to convey. Since ^ B t fall, all fourteen of the girls in the club have been preparing and practicing for such events.

This year's team is a very young and talented group consisting of nine freshmen who will perform the opening number. Large groups, including all members of the Marlin Swim Club, will perform traditional numbers such as "the Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "Finale."

Marlin officers Michelle Fricke (President), Julie Jurczyk (Show Chair), and Christine Mullarkey (Assistant Show Chair) will swim to "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head." The production is seasoned with other duets and solos and Reel Variety will also feature two award-winning compositions; a team composition that was performed at the lAAA festival last May entitled "4-H1=5" and a duet presented by two alumni. Reel Variety promises to be an action-packed show filled with entertainment, magic, and of course, water from start to finish.

Marlins encourages both students tand ulty to attend the show. Tickets are only and can be purchased from a Marlin, at the bookstore, or at the door. Performances are to be in the Maine South Natatorium at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday, March 16"" and 17^

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learned as much as I could about the game

by Tracy Schmidt Following Mr. Hopkins' retirement this of football.

'T have also tried to June, physical be a role model for the education ^"""""^^^ students and have teacher Mr. tried to live each day Dave Inserra • • -Becoming coach of the in the Hawk Pride will become (team) has been a dream of mine way." the new head Is the new head coach of the since sophomore year in jiigh coach worried about Maine South school. defending the title varsity football ^^^^^_^^^^^^_i next year? "No," says team.

Inserra. "I always tell Mr. Inserra, my players to never a Maine South alumnus, arrived here in 1990. He began follow a legend.We've got big shoes to fill by coaching the freshman football team and next year. Our team's main focus will be was later promoted to assistant coach of the on defense."

2001-02's goals include winning the varsity team.

"Becoming head coach of the Maine conference titles, and of course, making it South varsity football team has been a back to the state game.

"However," says Inserra, "the most imdream of mine since sophomore year in high school," says an elated Inserra. "In order to portant goal is for each of our players to reach this dream I have worked hard and achieve his personal best."

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It's all an Illusion Annual fundraiser to Tuxedoes, benefit Celebration semi-formal, and outrageous are

by Maggie English Not everybody knows it, but some of the seniors here at Maine South are runway models. That's right, they will be showing what they've got March 16"' in the auditorium as part of this year's fashion show.

This is the S"" annual fashion show called Illusion V which will raise funds to support Celebration, the post-prom party to be held at Dave and Buster's. Stores ranging from Banana Republic to Skeezi will be featured,

clothing styles all to be part of this sensational function.

When asked to describe what seniors have in store for Illusion V, Tony Allegretti replied, "This year's fashion show is an 80's flashback which will leave you on the edge of your seat with a strange craving for a five o'clock shadow. Thriller soundtrack, parachute pants, and make you hungry like the wolf. We think."

Checkmate!

by Erik Maye Following the standards set at Maine South, chess continues the traditions of success. Robby Rasmussen, a freshman at Maine South, scored a flawless 4-0 to win the Illinois Individual High School Championship held at Carl Sandburg High School on February 10"". He defeated two of the top players to claim the victory. Rasmussen has won numerous tournaments and currently plays board two. Robert Riddle, also a freshman, holds the first spot on the team.?

Riddle is one of the top chess players within Illinois.

The chess squad at South is now undefeated with a record of 10-0 in the North Suburban Chess League. The state tournament, held from March 22"^ to 24*, is drawing near. The Maine South chess team is recognized as being one of the Illinois state powerhouses. The chess team is coached

by Ruth Jacobsen and Johannes Beer, with extra assistance from Chess Master Kevin Bachler.

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The Editors Temptation Island

by Sam Fuller Every-Wednesday I used to ftantically finish ,eating dinner and completing my homework in order to, devote one Ml-hour, to my latest obsession; Temptation Island.

In short, it is the television show on Fox that sent four couples to a remote island to' test the strength of each relationship,: . On.the island, ± e couples were separated and.forced to mingle with beautifiil and fiinloymg singles. Anger, exciternent, and indecision all arose as the couples are torn betweientheir mates arid the overwhelming temptations. As an audience member, Ithink there are several ways to benefit from tfiis miscMeyous show. Although it may involve passive viewing, I have taken an active role in chariging myself due to what I saw on the shbw":. Even several, students at Maine South agree about the positive effects of the series." ' •' ;; - •.

- Rob I^ieinczyk, a senior at Maine South, is ,.^a devoted follower of the program. He; claiinsLtiiat it is "The best reality show on television." He has also gained insight into hispwnlife.jRpb states, 'The show has taught m e that I do not learn anything unless texperience it for myself. I want to take niorechances in life now. I think I would go on' the "show if given the chance."

- In addition, s.ehior Dave Thommes has similar feelings about the program. Dave, \yho currently has a girlfriend, imdeirstands the importance of a quality relationship.

"Temptation Island demoiistrates the significance of trust. If you want to test your love for, someone, what better way to do it than with other guys, or girls being thrown at them? Of course,'! would get jealous very easily and would not be able to watch my girlfiriend with other guys."

Personally, I have learned to not allow jealousy to disrupt a quality relationship.

The show has taught me about how easy it is toigrow jealous unnec^sarily, and how easy-it is to lose trust. Although the program does seem shallow,lt has a purpose other than shock value. As entertaining as watching someone's problems may be, in reality that pain is something I want to avoid. I hope in the future a test ^yon't be needed to demonstrate the love and trust between my partner and me.

Inspired lands

by Megan Gibbons An echo of a gunshot and perhaps a moment of silence is what should be felt as you walk through the "hallowed grounds" of America's Civil War. Each step should be an instant of remembrance for the emotions felt as the bullets flew. However, today, a far different sense has emerged. No longer do you find peace - you hear bulldozers and see million dollar homes on the rise instead.

Suburban expansion is not a bad thing, considering it provides an outlet for those who cannot live the city life. It gives people an opportunity to raise families and to enjoy a bit of openness not found in a crowded apartment. Yet, where do we draw the line, at what point do we say it has gone too far?

Today, suburbanization is it tearing down acres of trees. It is taking oiu- history piece by piece as it expands to the battlegrounds that shaped our country. Battles that played key roles in the success of the Union cause, from the Keimnesaw Mountains to the Stone River, have been able to draft National parks working to protect the sacred land.

More and more houses and towns are drawn up to the limit lines, leaving an altered sense of what the fields should truly hold. No longer are they adored and enjoyed in serenity, nor are they able to hold the extreme emotion they once did. Now they draw dwellers, those who steal the emotion from all others who long for it.

As a result of this urbanization, acres of battle grounds are being lost to the communities of the suburbs. It has been said that there are 384 significant battlefields throughout the country, yet 70 thus far have been completely lost to modem development.

This matriculation of citizens from cities to these fields are not only breaking the spirit of the battlefield, but literally unearthing its wonder. The essence of the fields is lost, for now the trenches that once stood as reminder of the days spent there by the soldiers are lost as people with metal detectors tear through them to find a bullet or a belt buckle. Not only are there those who wish to have these grounds as their homes, there are now those who use the trees once used as a life shield as hiding places for drugs and alcohol, and the rocks that watched so

many fall, as canvases for graffiti and vandalism. The sense of wonder is slowly becoming lost as inch by inch the boundary lines are encroached. Gradually, the extraordinary emotion will become nothing but an echo beneath the new blaring music and barking dogs of Suburbia, USA. Battlefields hold an amazing power, for they have the power to grip your heart. I watched on as the emotion that seeped from every tree, through every blade of grass gripped my grandpa, and I will never be the same. Watching the field and the passion fill the heart and soul of a grown man, and watching his heart take flight as he learned of each new fact and felt the pain and the suffering of those he knew who fell here, demonstrated the field's raw power.

These battlefields recreate in our minds the emotion in the hearts of those who gave their lives and allow us to understand what it might have been like to stand with C O U J ^ ^ age for the sake of one's country. War 1 ^ ^ truly an amazing and terrible thing and the ability to hold some understanding of it is a very important aspect of life. The wonder that can never be forgotten. However, how much longer will such awe exist as suddenly in the distance we do not see fallen heroes but rather housing developments and vandalism?

In a world of technology and fast paced living, very few things can take hold of a person's heart. Those that still can should be held tightly. The battle fields of the civil war still hold that power, and should not be forgotten. No matter what side your ancestors fought for, they have the power to seize your heart and soul and draw you in, a vital emotion missing from today's society. Such an experience is a life-altering thing that must be known.

Yet how are we to know and understand if by the time we're given the opportunity to do so, that which we want to experience will be nothing more than a plaque with a black rope around it? Where will the emotion lie then? As we lose more pieces of o ^ ^ battles each day, we lose piece by piece t n ^ ^ wonder of our nation. We caimot neglect our past by reaching towards the future. It is our past that brought us to today, and it is our past that will take us to tomorrow.

Fight for your right

by Matt Huffman Of all the teen dramas on television this fall, the one program that most closely portrays today's high school students is HBO's prison drama titled "OZ." A student in today's schools may be subject to intrusive random searches- including strip searches and urinalysis drug testing, zero tolerance, snitch lines, seizure of private papers, drugsniffmg dogs, surveillance, metal detectors, mandatory uniforms, and on-site armed police officers.

The school house today looks mroe like a prison.

As students in suburban Park Ridge, we are shielded from many of the realities of life that other students have to go through. As Maine South students, we have seen other students being searched for cigarettes or other drug paraphernalia. We see the armed po^ e officer, the imdercover police ^ . leers, and the security guards walking through our school.

What we do not see is what is happening to thousands of our classmates around the country.

There is a problem that may not be apparent to us here at Maine South. Our rights as students and as citizens of the United States of America are being violated as schools try to protect and keep the schools safe.

In the post-Littleton backlash, thousands of schools have been afraid that what happened in Colorado could happen at their school.

But kids are being suspended or expelled for such "dangerous" behavior as dying their hair blue, having body piercings and tattoos, or wearing the Star of David necklace. Schools randomly test students for drugs and search through lockers as they please looking for illegal and dangerous things. Why are rights stated in the United tates Constitution shed at the school gate?

Today, school officials are taught and encouraged to single out certain students who reflect the darker side of life or look like the "trench coat mafia." Target teens are involved with antisocial groups or dress differendy. I have seen this, and so has the rest

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of the Maine South student body. Sometimes I walk through the halls during periods and have no para-professionalss stop and ask me for a pass- probably because I do not dye my hair different colors or wear black. There have been occasions when, after not stopping me, these same paraprofessionals stop someone else walking behind me who hap-

pens to be wearing all black. These students are asked to show their pass. This is wrong.

It violates the Constitution under the fair and equal education clause and the H"" amendment.

Yes, teachers should watch out for students that hint suicide or violence and some students do need guidance. But there is a difference between helping and punishing students. Students should not be treated differently than other students who write violent stories or things like that just because they choose to exercise their first amendment rights.

The Supreme Court ruled in the 1995 Veronia School District v. Acton case that schools may test entire teams of student athletes, even if individual team members are not suspected of using drugs. This ruling emphasized the "role model" effect of student athletes' drug use, but also noted the importance of deterring drug use by our nation's school children.

What right does the school have to test you without the consent of you and your parents? The school needs permission from parents to take you on field trips and other activities. Why do schools have the right to test students for drugs even if they have no real suspicion?

The Indiana Court of Appeals struck down a school's policy for testing students who participate in sports or other extracurricular activities and ruled in favor of students' rights. The court stated, "A testing policy for students in athletics or other extracurricular activities applies only to students who have voluntarily chosen to participate in an activity. Drug testing could be construed as part of a bargain a student strikes in exchange for the privilege of participating in favored activities."

The one major difference between school and the "real world" is that all the school needs is reasonable suspicion, not a probable cause to search you or go through your private things. Reasonable suspicion is that a teacher and administrator simply need to suspect you with no need for any evidence that you have a weapon, drugs, or other illegal substances. They then can simply search your locker.

One student writes to the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) from a local high school, "I'm a 16-year-old junior in high school, and my school holds a fairly liberal dress code, but I am outraged that my school suspended me for wearing an overcoat, and now has snitch-lines that others can call to mess up your life just because they feel like continued on page 6

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love

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by Britt Frederiksen There is an image in everyone's mind proverbial bubble comes quite naturally. Well that perfectly depicts love. It is an image known is the argument that love transcends of whatever that intense emotion actually age, race, creed, and state lines. To all the challooks like. It is a pure, perfect image, and lenges that have come my way I can respond ^^ in one way - you known differ'jif-'- • carmot control who ently to every^> you love. one. For me, it is •/' It was no goal a blinding white f^ of mine to go to light through Paris for the siunwhich everything mer and have my is made complete heart broken. I and clear. These never wanted to images are the fall in love and kind that one can then end up thounever accurately sands of miles remember when 1 ~ i -^ away from the pergone. They enter *• ' son that caused our minds, and this white light to then exit, and cross over everythere is only the memory that somethmg once was in whatever empty brain space thing everywhere. Someone once told me that they believed that everything happens for a had been used by that one image.

The first time I ever really saw that light reason. That is one repeatable phrase I have could have been amidst the chaotic rela- bought into. Maybe I did not plan to gain evtionships of junior high. Maybe it was. erything and lose it so quickly, but the whole Maybe that is how I could recognize it so experience has taught me volumes.

For those not willing to let the pure white readily last summer. I spent my summer in the city the world associates with love light in, a dark, cold life awaits. Real living and light: Paris. And I met someone who depends on spontanaiety and extremity. It dewas the first real light 1 believe I have ever pends on the risks we take daily. I took a risk seen. When I left the city on August 1, af- in simply leaving the world I know here in ter spending an entire month with this in- Park Ridge and extending it over an ocean. I dividual, that was supposed to be the end took a risk in setting aflame this light on day two of my month abroad, and I gained all for of the affair.

I learned the hard way that you can it. I take a risk today in simply knowning that never choose who you love. No matter I still feel the shining glimmer inside me.

Even today, I hear friends chiding my onwhat distance there is, you will know who that is. I traveled with my parents after going love. It has been over six months since leaving Paris, while he returned to L.A., I last saw him, and yet I can still sense the putting over 6,000 miles between us. I still same glow on everything around me. How felt he may as well have been next to me. could anyone possibly hold on to something No matter how I tried to logically describe like that? this sensation, the only concrete idea I had These are things you know. I take a risk was of the purity of a white light shining just by knowing that I am more of a person through me. for this light I see everywhere. And I take a Skeptics will cite the fact that I turned risk by affirming it this publicly. But life and sixteen August 28 last year, making me 15 love, so closely grown together, truly both are when I figured this all out. Or the fact that risks in themselves. Without them, we merely the amount of communication between us exist, and never grow. You cannot control who you love, and you cannot control when or has been minimal.

I have been told many times that I where you will. You can, however, control should "just get over him." I have been whether or not you will accept the challenges questioned as to whether I loved him, or love presents, and choose whether or not you an abstract ideal of what he meant to me. let your light glow through.

Rights ^J from page 5 it. What makes it worse is that they are not required to leave their names. While all of these policies are well meaning, they have the effect of creating a secret Gestapo that could report you for not looking like everyone else. I want to learn that America really is a fair place to live, guess I really learned the truth."

Defending the repressive policies, Chicago Public Schools Chief Paul Valla said, "We have an obligation to provide for [students'] safety first.

When they're 18, then we can worry about some of these civil liberty issues."

Of course schools should hold safety as a top priority. But safety and civil liberties are not mutually exclusive.

Adults enjoy both being safe and having their civil rights. Should not it be the same of the nation's students and youth?

The Supreme Court of the United States said in the decision of Tinker v.

Des Moines in 1969, "in our system, state-operated schools may not be enclaves of totalitarianism. School officials do not possess absolute authority of their students.

Students in school as well as out of school are persons under the constitution." They also said, "It can't hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights of freedom of speech...at the end of the school house gates."

Everyone knows about the Columbine shooting as the media has covered it with enormous time and dedication.

The coverage of school violence has helped whip up exaggerated fears, which in turn spur officials to overreact, treating all students like potential mass murderers.

Just because a school has a rule does not mean it is right. Schools can be wrong, as we have seen in the past. As citizens you have certain rights and it is your job to stand up for those rights and what you believe in.

As the Beastie Boys say, "You gotta fight.. .for your right..." and then hopefully today's school won't look like the land of "OZ." Certain rights can be limited for the common good, but many should be left to be exercised.

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Ms. Kristen Salathiel is an English teacher here at Maine South. She teaches the AP English class for seniors and freshmen English. Besides teaching, she is also the sponsor of S.P.U.D., a fairly new club. Ms. Salathiel has been teaching at Maine South for seven years and many students have acknowledged her as a great teacher.

Ms. Salathiel taught at private schools right out of college. Originally she decided to take a few years to teach, while still thinking about other career options.

"I lot of people always knew they wanted to be a teacher. I didn't. In high school I never saw myself as a teacher, but then things changed. In my junior year of college [at University of Michigan], I went with a summer class to England and Ireland. We studied literature nere and I really got into it. We actually saw vhat inspired the writers and what they wrote

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about. During that trip I became good friends with the professor. Later he suggested I look into teaching, so I did."

For two years Ms. Salathiel taught at The Harvard School in Los Angeles. It was an all boys private school for grades seven through twelve. She taught eighth and tenth grade and loved it. "I really liked the school I was at, but it was so far from home. I lived in Michigan and I wanted to be in the midwest." She then taught at the Detroit Country Day School, located right outside of Detroit. After teaching here, Ms. Salathiel decided she would go back to school and get certified as a teacher. "In private schools you don't need to be certified. If they want to hire you, your credentials don't matter. I loved the private schools I was at but I wanted to teach at a public high school.

Kristen Salathiel I went back to University of Michigan and got certified."

Ms. Salathiel came to Maine South and has been teaching here ever since. "I love it here.

Park Ridge is close enough to the city that students have a good perspective on life. They don't live in a bubble. I also like the variety at Maine South. People say the school is not diverse, but compared to the private schools I taught at it is. I like all the different kinds of people you meet here."

Because she teaches both freshmen and seniors, Ms. Salathiel gets to see a broad range of students. "My classes are wonderful. I like how my freshmen love the literature they read.

Each student is so enthusiastic. The freshmen have so much energy. My seniors bring a high level of maturity to each class. They are so sophisticated. I learn something from them everyday."

In her free time Ms. Salathiel plays with her two year old daughter. "I like spending my time with her. We spend a lot of time outside. Now I know fun things to do around the city not only for me, but for children too."

Lights! CameralAction!

by Eileen Collins "Wow!" was definitely the word many Maine South photo two and three students were saying last week on their field trip. The second and third year photo classes went downtown for a day to take pictures and see some of the most famous exhibits in Chicago. The group went to the Art Institute of Chicago to view an exhibit of portraits of photographer's wives. They also went to the Chicago Cultural center to see a "Chicago in the Year 2000" exhibit and an exhibit of the Holy Land. The students walked around and took pictures of the great architecture and other qualities of the city.

"I think the best part of the trip was "Chicago in the Year 2000." There were some really cool lighting and coloring techniques ^saw," says junior Bridget Soldan.

"I agree," fellow photo two student Katie Sroka adds, "The pictures in that exhibit were so good. There were a couple that just grabbed your eye."

HoUie Grzenia, a photo two student ex-

"I think the trip plains, "We saw a picture of Ms. Moore's sister there. I could actually understand the subjects as real people."

"I liked the whole field trip.

It was too cold though. I wish we went around in warmer weather.

I liked the Art Institute the best, though.

You could see the change in style since the beginning of photography until now," photo three stuackie Bull, Katie Sroka, and Catherine dent, Shalanah Dunton take pictures downtown.

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was great because we had so much freedom. We had a lot of responsibility, but we could walk around on our own," Brittany Bums says.

Junior Jamie Tountas thought it was cold, but still loved the trip. "I liked the fact that we could take picture of what we wanted."

Senior Kelly Leszczynski says, "I think going downtown was a great idea. The city is a nice change of scenery from the usual pictures we take. It's so much more interesting."

All in all, this years photo field trip was a great success.

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Hawks: Die Beste* continued from first page but excited to compete as well. Preparing for this day since the beginning of the second semester, everyone worked so diligently in their role.

At ten o'clock each student went into a different room to compete in their event. After the presentation of all the studentsfiromthe different schools, the judges would chose the final three contestants who would present infrontof everyone. The judges for the final round included Dr. Michael Engelhard, Consul General of Germany; Johnny Karmer, Vice Council Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany; Uwe Rieken, Head of the Language Department of the Goethe Institut in Chicago; Robert Thum, Consul General Consulate General of Austria, a Representative of the Consulate General of Switzerland; and Professor Helga W, Kraft, Head Department of German at UIC Therefore, the final round of the pan c o m p e t i ton would be a definite nervewrecker because ofthestrictjudging. Yet, at the same time, the final round would not be all that bad, because the worst one could do would be third place.

In the first event, the poetry contest, Kristin McCann, Nicole Penn, and Jessica Kmiecik all memorized poems from famous German authors. Not only were they to memorize their selected poetry, but they were to interpret the p)oetry with movement and voice pronunciation. The judges graded on difficulty of poem, interpretation of poem, pose, enunciation of the poem. Although none of the girls advanced to the fi-

nal round, all three felt they did their best to present their poem. Kristin and Jessica look forward to returning to German Day again next year to compete.

The next event, the Culture Essay, T r i s c h a Diduch (aka Mama T) and Alex Stasiuk wrote about a selected topic and presented their essay in German.

Their essays were to be no longer than five minutes and had to be written by the presenter. Despite not advancing, Trischa still put forth her best efforts. Although only in German I, Alex was able to advance to the next round. He performed wonderfully in the final round, pronouncing every word perfectly. His essay topic was about a famous scientist in Germany who helped with rockets. The students from Maine South felt Alex should have placed higher, but were glad that he was able to make it to the final round.

In the next event, the City Guide, students from German I were only allowed to compete. Freshmen Adrianna Stasiuk and Lauren Shesek both became experts and tour guides of their cities. Lauren created a cute 3-D map of her city. Made with lego people and miniature buses, she labeled the whole city in German and worked really hard on her diagram. Adriaima took a different approach to presenting her city, Rothburg.

Because the city is surrounded by walls, she created a huge 'wall' made out of yellow paper, paint and some fake vine leaves. She next put the 'wall' in front of a table and

walked on the table, giving the judges an image of her walking on the wall. Because of her creativity, Adriaima advanced to the final round. During the final round, Adrianna was forced to compromise her wall plan. Not being able to use a table, Adrianna was had to use four chairs in place of the table. Acting as a professional tour

guide, she definitely had the best props o^^^B the three finalists. Another third place was given to a Maine South student. Both Adriaima and Lauren look forward to competing in upcoming years and to continue to leam the German language.

The Spelling Bee is by the far the most difficult event of all the competitions. Junior Abby Policy and Sophomore Jason Strains were able to capture first and second place. Starting off with level one words, Abby and Jason easily spelled all of the

German words in German. In German three and German four, the two had to step u n ^ ^ over their heads and spell really difficult^^ words. After getting up to level seven German words, a winner finally emerged. Abby

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They're back... ' The ground hog may have a better press agent, but the redwing blackbird is more accurate. Just ask Mr. Dreiman.

For at least the last decade, Mr. Drennan has watched closely for the arrival of the joyful littie warblers and their song of "ohka-nee" as the first sign of spring. And they have been remarkably accurate in their timetable.

"The earliest they ever arrived was February 25. They've never arrived later than March 1, which is when they usually come."

But what about this year, which would have to rank as one of the harsher winters in recent memory?

"March 1, right on schedule," he says.

It's nice to know there are some things you can set your watch by.

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Die Beste continuedfrom previous page came out as the first place winner, while Jason was a close second.

The last competition is the biggest and most competitive. Six students from each school are forced to pull their creativity, ingenuity, and tie it all together, speaking in German. Trying to defend their first place title, returnees included Sonja Mirsky, Liz Sutter, Alex Doirow, and Jennifer Hunsader. Last year the team pulled together a take off of the German movie.

Run Lola Run, by performing. Fly Lola Fly. This year, John Hughes and Lara Zimmerman joined the team. Putting together a ten minute skit, Maine South blew away the competition with Survivor Island.

The plot was the same as the show Survivor, however immunity contests were based on how well the participants could yodel. First to get kicked off the island was Jennifer Hunsader as the snotty politician.

After six days the Hippie 'Blumchen' (meaning flower in German) was thrown off. The people who were left were Alex Borrow (a German Pilot), Sonja (a German lady, Olga), and John (a seamen). Because of his looks, John was able to stay on the island while Alex was kicked off.

In the meantime, romance was stirring between John and Sonja. However, at the end of the show, Sonja confesses she is married with eight children. The winner of Survivior was Sonja, who was able receive everyone's votes.

Advancing to the final roimd, Maine South had to compete against Maine East and Oak Park River Forest. Maine East came in third with their Spice Girl skit. It was a cute skit, but it really had nothing to do with Germany. Oak Park came in second imitating the Backstreet Boys, DMX, and Britney Spears. It was a shady routine that could have been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Industry.

Filled with memories and victories, Frau Wendling, teacher of Jill German classes, was quite pleased with all who performed. Receving five trophies overall, Maine South was one of the top schools coming home with many of the awards.

Frau Wendling looks forward to next year where she hopes to bring home even more victories.

by Nicole Penn With almost eighty percent of Maine South participating in one of the -„„,., .^ foreign languages offered at Maine South, it is obvious why there was a need for Foreign Language Week.

To plan for the week, officers from the Italian, Spanish, German, and French Clubs all met together to discuss the events that occurred during the past week.

Starting Tuesday, March 6, each day during the week would be a new language. The cafeteria helped out by serving the food from the country featured that day. During the morning announcements little language tips were quoted. ^^^^ Finally, on

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Wednesday March 7, all of the clubs met together in the cafeteria to celebrate. Eating delicious foods from each culture, the clubs also played their countries music to keep the mood festive.

All in all. Foreign Language Week was a great opportunity for each club to show themselves in a unique light. Each club would like to thank everyone for their help put together the past and partipation in making Foreign Language week: Mrs. Kramer, week a smooth and very successful one.

Ms. Mica, Ms. WeSpecial thanks also goes out to all of the ber, and Ms. teachers that help Wendling.

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Swimming at sectionals

By Matt Huffman The Hawks finished their season with a great showing at the sectional meet held at Evanston High School. At sectionals the Hawks placed fifth against such teams as State Champion Evanston Wildkits, St. Patrick, Niles West, and Latin School.

All three of the relays finished in the top six. Taking sixth in the 200-yd. Medley Relay were Bill House, Will Kruesi, Chris Marquez, and Tim Sapieka. Sophomore Kevin Pick, junior Jon Michaels, and Matt Huffman took fourth place in the 200-yd.

Freestyle Relay. With a fifth place finish were beastly Tim Sapieka, Will Kruesi, Jon, Michaels, and Matt Huffman with a time of 3:25.54.

In the 50-yd. Freestyle, taking fourth

place, and missing state by a mere .08 was Sapieka. Matt Huffman took sixth in the event, and with a third place, just missed the state qualifying time in the 100-yd.

Freestyle.

The new outstanding freshman, Mark Kruk, took fourth place in the 20-lap 500yd. Freestyle. Sophomore Will Kruesi also had an outstanding day with a sixth place finish in the 100-yd. Backstroke.

Many of the Hawks posted personal bests. Among these were Jon Michaels in the 100-yd. Freestyle, Kevin Pick in the 200yd. IM, Bill House in the 100-yd. Breaststroke, Paul Saiian and Dan Smart in the 100-yd. Butterfly, and a ninth place finish

by Bob Klauck in diving.

Many thanks go to Coach Deger for yet another great season.

Girls'hoops end season

by Krissy Vonesh In the beginning, the Hawks had only a dream and a passion for victory. Over the course of the season, their dreams were soon becoming true and their passions satisfied as they accomplished many things. The Hawks defeated many strong teams including Barrington, New Trier, and Loyola.

They were able to help Mr. Deines achieve his 400^ win as head coach at Maine South and had come together as a close knit team.

Their unity was displayed many times and also pushed them through injuries and tough losses. The Hawks were taught that "winners find a way to win. Quitters take bad breaks and use them as a reason to give up.

Winners take bad breaks and use it to push them to be that much better." Mr. Deines and Assistant Coach Proesel kept the team on their toes and the girls tried their best to make the season as memorable as possible.

The season ended in a heartbreaking loss to long-time rival New Trier in the Sectional Championship game. As New Trier advances to the state finals, Maine South is

still proud of the team's performances through the season. In the beginning of the state tournament they defeated Regina Dominican and Loyola, two Catholic league schools with outstanding records and wins against the Hawks in earlier season play.

Although they did not win the chance to go down-state or play against number oneranked Hinsdale Central, the Hawks are keeping their heads up and looking forward to next year. As the three senior starters Meg Nakamura and co-captains Katie Ristau and Krissy Vonesh graduate, we thank them for their efforts over the years and the commitment they have shown to the game and to their teammates. The juniors have a strong base, and with many returning players the Hawks will surely continue the tradition of excellence set by Mr. Deines and previous players. This year the team will also be saying goodbye to a coach that has brought many victories and much pride to the program: Mr. Kerr. Thank you seniors and Mr. Kerr for your effort and support over the years.

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by Jim Moron and John Vigna who had 9 steals.

The boys' varsity basketball team ended In the first round of the playoffs, the #5 their regular season with a 16-8 overall seed Hawks took on the #12 seed Niles record. In the North Vikings. Alteam's last two though the Viregular season kings played well, games the Hawks the Hawks were played well. still able to pull First, the Hawks off a 10-poinlwin. took a long road Leading the squad trip to Waukegan to victory was to play the BullVigna who rang dogs. In this conup 17 points. test, the Hawks The Hawks came away with will now travel to a solid 57-50 vicLoyola on Friday tory over their for a regional foes. John Vigna championship led the Hawks match against the with an accumuRamblers. The selated 16 points. niors look to prolong their season In their next with road game game, the Hawks wins and leaderayed the Conship skills. After 'rence Chamthe win against pion Evanston Bryan Smaha drives to the hoop during a recent Niles North, an Wildkits. Al- home game. p^oto by Deana Oleske exuberant Jerry though the team played extremely hard, the 'Kits still came Dahmer was overheard in the film room reaway with a victory. Two bright spots in the peatedly shouting, "Welcome to March loss were Bryan Smaha who tallied 15 points Madness baby!" and laughing loudly.

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Mary Payne, Liz White, and Katrina Kloess all finished fourth in their individual events. Payne was narrowly defeated in the half-mile, finishing with a time of 2:37.9. In the quarter-mile. White finished in 69.2 seconds. Kloess ran the 200 in 29.3 seconds. Awards were given to the top six finishers in each event.

With each meet the Hawks continue to improve. The team is looking at the outdoor season with high hopes. The girls' track team competes in the indoor conference Thursday March 15th.

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by Jim Denk and Sam Strain V ^ I I The trip to Champagne proved to be yet ranked team, St. Rita. another excellent experience for the Maine Though helpful wins by Jim Magiera, South Hawks. Dan Tedeschi, Nick Fallico, Mike Tedeschi, Pat Stritzel, and Matt and Jim Magiera Recsetar proved helpall put up a battle ful, the Hawks were in their individual still defeated 11-35. matches. Senior All spectators in atJim Magiera lost a tendance would agree close one and put that the Hawks put up a cap on his suca great fight and repcessful season. resented themselves The two underwell in the last meet classmen made of their season. Sumtheir marks downming up the powerful season of the Hawks state and helped Dan Tedeschi hones his skills early in the shatter the goal of season while anticipating the state competition in one sentence would photo by Rachel Kalom be impossible; all that most wresders ever to make it down state from south. In the team can be said is that many records were shatstate competition the Hawks proved them- tered and much fun was had. The team would selves worthy by defeating Gordon Tech 55- like to thank the coaches and the seniors for 1, as well as holding their own against a top- their leadership and hard work.

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by Eileen Collins The Maine South girls' track team faced their hardest competition at the Wheeling Invite last week. The Hawks captured second place out of twelve teams at the invitational, narrowly defeated by Lx^yola.

Susie Logsdon finished in first place in both the long jump{16-2,3/4) and the triple jump(34-5). Morgan Sokes alsofinishedfirst for the Hawks in the mile run with a time of 5:49.1. The Hawks had some outstanding second and third place finishers.

The mile relay team of Katrina Kloess(68.6), Lauren Cordaro(67.9), Natalie Rubino{70.0), and Liz White(68.7) finish^ ^ in second place with a time of 4 : 3 5 H P Magdalen Kmiec placed second in the high jump with ajumpof 4-10. Kelly Haas placed continued on pg. 11

Trekking through the season

by Tony Skaczylo As a group of track runners sat around the table, telling stories and sharing laughs, it was brought to their attention that they were out of mashed potatoes. See, the track team expects the best out of any place they bless with their presence, but they were more than upset when this atrocity was proclaimed. It seemed as though the fine staff of Old Country Buffet had forgotten to refill the tray of mashed potatoes, and they weren't about to let this go unnoticed. As the team grew hostile, Erich Reuhs quickly informed a member of the wait-stafFthat the tray of mashed potatoes was indeed empty.

As the night stretched on, however, the event was put behind them, and a good time was had by all.

It is nights like this, along with some convincing victories and performances, that lead the team to believe this has the potential to be the best year in recent Hawk history for

track. Against Conant, your "Fast Men" handed out an 87.5 to 35.5 whooping to the boys from out of town. As they visited Park Ridge, Conant wimessed the blistering speed of the 2 Mile Relay, consisting of Chris McGuire, Mark Dickey, Adam Wolf, and Scott Pullman, as it fmished 43 seconds before them. They were also fortunate enough to cheer on Dave Skiba as he beat all their hurldlers in both the high and low hurdle races.

Then it was on to the 400-yd. Dash where Tony Marcinek welcomed Conant by running a new Sophomore School Record and new Sophomore Field House Record with a 53.8. Not stopping there, Vince Natali flexed some muscle, winning the Shot Put with a throw of 47'2. If that's not enough, the milers took first through third place, and the Mile Relays (one that coimts and one which is exhibition) beat the opposing team's representatives. Overall, it was a very

convincing meet, as your Hawks won 13 out of 15 events.

At the Wheeling Indoor Invite, these boys in short-shorts came in a close second to New Trier 107-100, and were followed by the next closest team in third with around 50 points. In succeeding to double the closest competition's score, the Hawks won 5 events. Individual champions were Chris Mitchell in the High Jump at 6-2, Marcinek in the Pole Vault at 12'6", Skiba in the High Hurdles in 8.1 and Low Hurdles in 7.9. Also, the Mile Relay of Tony Skaczylo, Wolf, Joe Janik, and Marcinek took first place in a time of 3:46.9. The team competed well against some stiff competition that will, without a doubt, seek revenge at the conference m ^ ^ ^ As for the team's short-term plans, mra^^ OCB and other fine dinning experiences are on the top of the list, along with more stories, jokes, hard practices, a few meets and of course- winning.