Vol. 37b. Issue 8
Maine South High School • II11 S. Dee Road • Park Ridge. IL60068
December 8. 2000
photo by Rachel Kalom
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Hawks: champions in Chiampaigni by Meghan McCall On Saturday, November 25, the Maine South varsity football team made history when they captured the class 6A state championship in a 27-8 win over Glenbard North. The trophy is a sort of retirement gift for Coach Hopkins who will now retire after eighteen years of coaching. These years include one other state championship of the class 5A division in 1995 over Mt. Carmel. As the season began, few people outside the program itself could conceive the Hawks advancing very far in the playoffs, let alone winning it all. The Hawks, seeded at number eleven with a 8-1 record before the playoffs, started, theone loss to New Trier. The greatest challenge came in the semi-final game against LincolnWay, who was favored by most to win and advance to the championship. The game was heart pounding and thrilling, ending in a last minute Hawks' drive in double overtime to capture the 3534 victory. Quarterback Shawn Kain threw for 350 yards, completing 23 of 46 passes. When the game that these boys have been looking forward to finally came. Hawks' fans rallied behind them and made the two
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conversion made the score 13-8. The Hawks would not bear to see the half end like that and scored one more off an incredible pass from Kain to split end Joe Sergo, who dove into the end zone. Maine South completed their own two-point conversion with a pass from Kain to receiver Tony Traynor for a halftime score of 21-8. Glenbard North had a short possession to start out the second half before Fosco broke a tackle for a seven-yard touchdown with 7:47 left in the third quarter. Quarterback Shawn Kain completed 9 of 16 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown. Fullback Kevin Sherlock rushed for 181 yards on 27 carries. Chris Fosco contributed two touchdowns to the effort. Receivers Tony Traynor, Mark Ori, and Joe| Sergo also made a significant impact on the game. The defense, led by Ori and Chris Ratajczyk, conphoto by Rachel Kalom tained the Panthers to those eight points for a final score touchdown in a seven-yard run by tailback of 27-8. Chris Fosco with 5:36 remaining in the first While neither team was necessarily a fahalf. The Panthers came back by finishing vorite to win by local sports writers and offa 77-yard nm with a one-yard touchdown coaches, the Hawks pulled through and came with 1:23 left. Their successful two-point out gloriously on top. and a half hour trip from Park Ridge and surrounding areas all the way down to the University of Illinois in Champaign. The day was cold and rainy but nothing would stop the team from dominating the 29''' seeded Glenbard North Panthers. Maine South accomplished two field goals by kicker Dave Olson in their first three possessions and finally came through with a
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by Hook b\ Monica Monica Hook Among the other yearly traditions at Maine South is the annual food drive. As always, the project is sponsored and administered by Student Council. Members have been working hard all week to record, organize, and distribute all donations, as well as promote the project. In the traditional spirit of the event, all of the classes and the faculty are competing to see who can collect the most money and food for charity. As stated by Student Council Social Chairman and head of the Food Drive, Emily Zoellner, "We're glad that every^ one gets into the spirit of competition, especially when that motivates them to participate and give more." The monetary and food totals will be counted this Monday. The winner of the vontest will also be congratulated and 'warded a homeroom assembly and candy for all members. This year, there is also an added incentive provided by the Chicago Bears. For every dollar raised by our school, the Chicago Bears Care Foundation will add fifty
<^ ^^ cents. They will then distribute this augmented total to Chicagoland charities including the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. As usual, all the food collected will be donated to the Maine Township Food Pantry and one thousand dollars will be given to the Human Needs Task Force. Both of these charitable organizations directly serve members of the Maine Township community and are significantly affected by South's contributions. Different promotions were scheduled every day this week to stimulate increased donation. While Early-Bird Special, Double Deduction, Double Food Day, and Good'N Plenty Day are over, today is Double Dollar Day. All monetary contributions will be worth twice their normal point value; each dollar will count for two hundred points and each penny for negative two. This could
ÂŤ^ give any class or the faculty the opportunity to pull ahead and win the competition. However, as Zoellner summarized, "The most important aspect of the Food Drive is the school's unified effort to give back and make a difference in their community. We are thankful for everyone's support and participation."
Southwards would like to congratulate the cast and crew of Ice Wolf on being selected to perform in the Illinois Theater Festival during winter vacation. Break a leg!
Student of the month Driver's Education: Maria Colletti, Daniel Roche Foreign Language: Gwen Fisher, Michael Benjamin Helfgot, Stacy Hendrickson, Claire Mulbrandon, Amanda Oravec, Amande Pekic, Kara Ross, Jessica Spitelli, Wanda Suba Social Science: Joseph Brutto, Tom Collins, Gwen Fisher, Aleksandra Florek, Eli Galayda, Amanda Pekic, Abby Sapp, Caitlin Tyrell, Micheal Verre English: Joseph Brutto, Roberta Ceccherini-Nelli, Mike Dee, Martha Douglass, Aimee Heffernan, Jamie Kacprowski, Mark Kruk, Jessica Lanasa, Heidi Libner, Kristin Malcolm, John Matassa, Don Nielsen, Liz O'Donnel, Jennifer Sanders, Christy Schwartz, Patrick Sheehan, Chris Sherman, Kathryn Steiner,
Susan Slezak, Katy Solari, Kimberly Talaga, Tommy Tokarczyk Music: Courtney Stevens, Stephanie Stevens, Genevieve Kahrilas, Andrew Swantek, Mark Segawa Drama/Broadcasting: Erin Morettes, Margaret Darr, Alicia Virgilio, Kim Chalupa Art: Tara Delaney, Meghan Bruen, Matthew Bochenek, Shalanah Backus, Carolina Radziszewski Math: Predrag Barac, Joseph Brutto, Meghan Carlson, Chris Ciaston, Chelsea Collet, Eileen Collins, Melissa Gibar, Karen Kaczmarek, Paul Mangiardi, Andrew Maratea, Brian Margelewski, Simon Prucnal, Neil Sherlock, Melissa Thomas, Ashley Treadway, Anthony Uzemack Science: Scott Andrews, Kathryn Bemdston, Jeremy Booher, Anne De Leoleos, Tara
Delaney, Kathleen Dorsey, Kevin Ericksen, Anne Forde, Drew Huening, Traci Leslie, Joshua Mandik, Melanie Marcotte, Christine Mata, Lauren Mathisen, Kaidin Moran, Peter Muscarello, Roisin O'Neil, Amanda Pekic, Emily Pobratyn Child Care/ Sociology: Mitchell Wolf, Rashada Sasser, Katrina Kloess, Lara Zimmerman, Danielle Barbarinni Health: Micheal Falcinelli Physical Education: Andrew Holmquist, Megan Gibbons, Grace Hollander, Kira Ho, Tim Sapieka, Shalanah Backus, James Spann, Anthony Skaczylo, Jaime McKenzie, John Hughes, Sydney Dichoso, Applied Tehnology: Kelly Blohm, Geoffrey Slovig, Adam Goss Business: Ronald Uhlig, Kenneth Triptow, Angela Marshall, Chris Sherman
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A college quest by Sam Fuller Time and time again my mind is suffocated with the comical cry of, "What are you going to do with your life?" Yes, my future is indeed in question as I continue my search for the right college. Applications, loads of mail, and even a nervous conscience add to create a very hostile environment as the college deadline nears. Do I truly want to spend four years at a college I discovered in a book? Does the essay question, "What are your academic goals?" accurately decide for the reader whether I belong to that coUege or not?. While I extemporaneously persist in this significant adventure I decided to ask others if they agreed with my relative panic. "It is bone-chUling to put in perspective the idea of applying to college," states junior Katie Barry. 'There are so many factors in choosing the right college but I remain my optimisitc self." At any rate, I remain befuddled as I endure the "approximately 500 word" personal statements and ridiculously cruel college application questions. Senior Tim Moran reassured me by commenting on his own 'Decision 2000.'."Hey, you gotta stay positive. Remaining relaxed is probably the best advice I can give. Right now, my student resumes and teacher recommendations are almost child's play for me. I'm game." Fellow senior Ellen Gartner agrees with my current state of mind. "College applications are time consuming but for an important reason. Tliese few pages determine the next phase of your life,", she stresses. 'There is a lot of pressure to cover the last seventeen years of your life in these apphcations." Meghan McCall has her own approach to college applications."I just think it's scary to send my entire life to three judges to see if I qualify for their university." In an overall view, no matter what the outlook is this process will undoubtedly erid and college hopefuls can breathe a sigh of relief. Although the paperwork and deadlines are irritable, I feel this is indeed a memorable, emotion-filled process everyone should experience. I will soon be able to know the future of my life.
A word from a fan: part 2 by Meghan McCall About two months ago I wrote an article about the football team. The controversy that ensued was more than I had ever imagined could come out of a hundred words at the bottom of the sports section that I wrote expressing my modest opinion. This is an opinion that I still stand by and have no intention of altering or retracting due to the recent success of the team. For those who are not familiar with the first edition of this series, I will summarize. I believe that the football team should have socks that match. I am fully aware of the insignificance of the issue to many on the team, but I believe that makes it all the more important if a team has it down, they ~should have it all down to every little detail. I also believe that a team should look like a team and thus sprung my article.
not very many people who can claim that their school's football team won a state championship while they were there, and especially those like me: in senior year. The thing that amazes me most is the way that the fans are brought in so closely and appreciated so much. We all feel as if we are part of the team. We brag to people in other schools about how "we" won the state championship and feel pride in what "we" have accomplished. No one is confused about who was and who wasn't out on the field that day and that whole trying season, and therein lies the beauty of true school spirit. We do not need to be a direct part of
"Socks" a word that makes me laugh as well as shake my head every time I hear it. After my ar5s>" •^— ticle, I had the word chanted at me in the hallways, at a party, The mismatched Hawks in their triumph over Glenbard North in an all school assembly, and even when receiving my scholar athlete award a it to feel proud in what others have accommonth after the article ran. The team was plished at Maine South. This is something not willing to accept any criticism and most with which the football team has graced the certainly has held a grudge. Despite the re- entire school. sentment I felt and the fear that my presence In addition, they have gone to great would be questioned, I attended games after lengths to tell the fans how very important the article including a very important one in we are to them. Whether or not they realize Champaign. Like my first article, I have what they have brought and how they have entitled this "A word fi-om a fan" because pulled us all a little closer, that accomplishthat is exactly what I have always been and ment sits right up there with that amazing still am. state championship. I won't pretend to know The football team has managed through how they did it and exactly what it took, but incredible amounts of pain, perseverance, there was something that drove them all to hard work, and team unity to bring back one believe and to succeed; something thati of the most coveted prizes the state offers in pushed them that extra bit they needed in' high school athletics. This is an incredible the tough games; something that pulled them feat, and even those who have never been to all together as a team to accomplish this deed a football game can appreciate the extraor- which has brought an entire school todinary accomplishment that it is. There are gether—maybe it was the socks.
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A tale of two teams by John Vigna and Joe Madden This year the Maine South Hawks football team has advanced to the state championship, bringing back fond memories of the
1995 state-champion Hawks. There have been many similarities between the two teams. First of all, the coaching staff remains completely intact from the '95 season. Second, the Maine South '95 squad was not expected to make it any further than the second round playoffs. In fact, the '95 team was picked as the underdog in every single one of their playoff games. This year's team has also been disrespected by the experts-chosen as underdogs in 3 out of their 4 playoff games. Each of the two teams have a reliable .kicker as well. In '95 the Hawks had allrstate kicker by the name of Brian Schmitz. He helped propel the Hawks to their first state championship game by kicking the field goal against Fenwick. "I knew it was good the second I hit it"'said a confident
Schmitz. He then capped off a brilliant season by making a 42 yard field goal against the mighty Caravan of Mount Carmel. "It was the greatest athletic achievement in my life," said Schmitz. This year's squad has relied on junior kicker Dave Olson, whose clutch field goal advanced the Hawks into the state semi-finals." I love the pressure," said Olson, "I knew that if it came down to me, I would make it." The last similarity between the two amazing runs has been the way it has taken the community by storm. In both situations,the community has stood solidly behind their team. "I thuik it is great what these boys are doing," says Park Ridge resident, Larry Shalzi, "I wish my boy could be a part of this great team." There are also many differences between the two powerhouses. First off, there is the offensive line. In '95 the line of 5 players weighed an average weight of 230 lbs. This year's line though not as big is the quickest line Maine South has ever seen. Averaging a slim 210 pounds, this line has dominated the competition week after week. Center Ralph Kopycinski says, "What we lack in size we make up for in quickness." Right gurard Pat Stritzel says, "We might not be as big as they were in '95, but we sure are as strong and intense." Another difference is the style of play. The '95 Hawks were a passing team and used the run as a change of pace. This year's team is a running team that can also keep teams on their heels with the pass game. "In '95 we had a great quarterback and tall wideouts like myself, in order to spread the defense out," says wide out Rick Tosch, a member of the championship team. This year the running game has been lead by
running backs Corey Norman and Kevin Sherlock. "We compliment each other perfectly," says Norman, "I'm more of a speed back while Kevin has a bruising style of running." The fans are another diffemce between the two teams. In '95 the Hawk fans turned out but not in the mass numbers for road games. This year the fans traveled all over, following their great team and trying to make them feel at home regardless of where they were playing. One of the super fans, Tim Moran says, "We try to get in the other team's head while still keeping our team fired up." The Hawks of 95 had an impressive regular season record of 7-2 and went 5-0 in the state playoffs. They also captured the Central Suburban North Conference championships to back up their state title. "Losing two games in the regular season made us hungry," said quarterback John Schacke, "It made us realize we weren't incontinued on page 6
A season to remember Two Teams
by Kevin Sherlock What began as a dream became a reality for all. All of the off-season workouts, summer camp practices, two-a-days, and weeks of hardwork came down to one game. The first game of the season matched the Hawks against Hubbard. Hubbard would advance all the way to the semi-finals in the class 5 Aplayoffs. After the first game, quarterback Shawn Kain recaps his feelings, saying, "After that game, I knew we had something special, something very special." The whole 2000 team can be described as a close team. Jason Derec describes the team as "A family...We all care about each other. We all hang out together and I think that helps with the team concept." Dominic Lupo says, "We all expected to make it this far. This was the goal." It was a goal criticized by many as being unlikely or impossible. But the Hawks never put their heads down. Corey Norman commented on the devestating loss to New Trier. "I think it was good for us. The loss made us realize that we weren't perfect and there was still room to improve." After the 17-7 loss, the Hawks quickly refocused and they were ready to make their run at the championship. The Hawks faced off with Addison Trail in the first round. Defeating them 42-28, the Hawks looked to Lyons Township. The Hawks rolled over Lyons 45-7. Sandburg and Lincoln-Way proved to be tougher opponents for the Hawks. Both games ended in memorable fashion. David Olson and other "Tri-Fecta" members
Kain quote. It means that you don't have any excuses. Just get it dovm. Keep loading the wagon, the horse can't see anyway. Just take care of the job," explained Coach Kardasz. Head coach Phil Hopkins believes that to become a state champ one must have, "Commitment and belief. Things just don't happen. People make them happen. There, is talent in athletes and it takes a certain
Mike Tedeschi and Tony Wnek produced the game winning field goal with 11 seconds left. As the seconds ticked away so did Sandburg's season. Lincoln-Way entered Wilson Field with an undefeated recored and the #1 ranking in the state. But the Knights fell victim to another breath-taking Hawk win. The Hawks practiced intensely throughout the week, leaving no time for pep rallies and invitations to sport shows. They knewthe real celebrating would come following a win. Letting nothing of the excitement get in the way, the Hawks continued to buildup then strength for their shining moment. Next stop: University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana Memorial Stadium. The Hawk running attack combined for over 200 yards rushing while Kain threw for over 150 yards. The offensive line provided stellar pass protection and amazing run blocking. The defense, led by Jeff Kuempel, Ken Triptow, Ryan Muehlfelder and Mark On, shut down the Glenbard North Panther's all-state running back Brian Mitchell. The Hawks prevailed as state champs with a 27-8 victory. All-state lineman, Jim Magiera exchanged compliments with the rest of his line by saying with a laugh, "We all just did our job tonight. Kevin, Corey, and Chris made some great cuts. They get all the glory, but we all know that we're the tough guys out there." The rest of the "tough guys" include Joe Madden, Rafal Kopycinski, Pat Strizel, Jeremy Arbuthnot, and Mike Zande. The Hawks were proud to send Coach Hopkins out with another victory. "We all thank you. Coach, for a great season to remember forever." ; continued from page 9 amount of fearlessness and they can't be afiraid to fail." As the echo of the pep assembly fades in the hallways, the players and coaches look back and realize that the team believed and achieved all they could. Perhaps Kenny Triptow summed it up best: "I think it started as a dream and becomming a reality. As one, we became a dangerous and predatory football team."
vincible." The 2000 Hawks owned a regular season record of 8-1 but came up a game short of the conference title. Our Hawks however, bounced back fi-om their loss to compile solid playoff victories against quality opponents. "The loss to New Trier really helped us regain our focus and brought us back down to earth," says defensive tackle Pat Stritzel. The comparison of these two teams is made through the similarities and the diffences. In 1995, the Hawks blasted their first round opponent Foreman by the score of 55-0. Meanwhile, the 2000 Hawks played a tough Addison Trail team and won 42-28, a game much closer than the score indicates. The '95 Hawks also dominated their second round opponent Danville by 32 points. The 2000 squad, much like the '95 team buried theu- second round opponent by 38 points. The quarterfinal match up was relatively close for both teams as the state champs of [ '95 pulled off a ten point victory against St Rita, while the Hawks of 2000 squeaked by their third round opponent, Sandburg, by 3 points. Both team's respective semifinal games were very similar in that they both had to be decided in overtime. Both semi-final games were also decided by the the leg of a kicker. The '95 squad relied on a Brian Schmitz field goal to get by the Friars of Fenwick. The 2000 semi-final game was finished on a Dave Olson extra-point that put the Hawks past the knights of Lincoln-Way. With the defeat of Fenwick, the Hawks moved on to the State Championship game to face the heavily favored Mount Carmel Caravan. Both teams descended down state. While the 2000 Hawks moved on to meet the Panthers of Glenbard North and won a comfortable 27-8 victory, '95's Hawks prevailed after a late forty-two yard field goal by all-state kicker Brian Schmitz. The 2000 Hawks, like the '95 Hawks, moved on to capture their cherished state title. The stands were packed once again with crazy Hawk fans as it was in the '95 season for their triumph over Mount Carmel. This year in tradtion of excellence brought about a stunning repeat performance of '95.
Feat^ures 7
Focus on Faculty
Cathy Glunz
by Eileen Collins
As one of the most involved people in her sponsor of the Cheerleading squad, sponhigh school, Ms. Cathy Glunz has continued sor of DECA and is currently the sponsor her active life here at Maine South. In high of Yearbook. "Yearbook has been a big part of my hfe. school Ms. Glunz was a cheerleader, in the choir, and a member of National Thespian What makes my job great is coming to Society. She participated in all the school school everyday and seeing these kids work musicals and was the treasurer of the Girls' so hard. Fourth period is my favorite part of the day." Athletic Association. " I also love working with the DECA pro"I was real active. Cheerleading took up a lot of time. It was one of the only athletic gram. Most of the work program students things us girls could do though. There was participate in it, and some in the entreprethat, Pompoms, and the GAA. Title DC hadn't neurship class. Students participate in area, been passed yet," says Ms. Glunz, rememstate, and nabering her high school years. She attended t i 0 n a 1 Thomridge High School in Dolton, Illinois. competions." From there she went on to Northern Illinois Besides evUniversity where she got her teaching degree. erything she does at Maine "In college I was also a cheerleader, but it South, Ms. was a much different experience. It was a lot Glunz spends of fun. There was no sponsor, so we orgatime with her nized practices ourselves. We also had guys family. She has on the team, so we could do lifts and throws. a twelve-yearOur team traveled a lot, which was a really old son, Chris. good experience." "I love to Ms. Glunz became a teacher right out of watch my son's sports. I go to the football ||ollege. She first taught at Tinley Park High and baseball games, and his wrestling 'School for two years. Then she came here matches. Chris has taught me a lot about my and has been teaching at Maine South for the students. It's good to have a different perpast twenty-eight years. spective, to understand the other side of the Over the years Ms. Glunz has taught Endesk. Even though he's younger than my glish and Business classes. Currently she is teaching Entrepreneurship, which is a class students, he showed me how busy kids can for kids who want to go into business. She be." also teaches the Student Work Program. This "The thing I love most about Maine class allows students to leave school early to South is the students. They are wonderful go to work. When talking about the program and care about each other. The faculty is she says, "I love teaching it because I love to great and the administration is wonderful. see the kids in a new light. I like to see how This is a beautiful school and I love coming they behave outside of school-on the job." here everyday," says Ms. Glunz about why For ten years Ms. Glunz was the fresh- she teaches here. "Everyone is so helpful man class sponsor. She has also been the and pleasant to be around."
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He is Kain and able
by Nicole Penn "Yeah, I like pressure, I mean I like that I can deal with it. Because if you can't deal with the pressure that comes as you get closer to the state game, then you just can't play." onsidering the outcome of state, it is an of obvious fact that quarterback Shawn Kain is able to handle any amount of pressure that is thrown at him. "It can be tough to deal with the pressure at times, but I mean if you want to win, you
gotta learn how to handle it." Perhaps another pressure that was added to the season occurred when the team discovered it was head varsity coach Phil Hopkins last season. "He [Hopkins] didn't really come out and tell us it was his last year. We kinda figured it out through the papers and it became the key topic of our conversations. We had to send him out with a win."
As it is Coach Hopkins last season with the Hawks, Kain looks back on working with him and is satisfied. He knows he tried his best and came through. "It sometimes takes a lot to understand what he means. You have to see what he's seeing. He has a vision that you have to adjust to. You just gotta play hard and hope to understand what he wants." Continued on page 9
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MS captains lead team to victory: An inside look at the thoughts of players surrounding the season
Jim Magiera Kevin Siierlock Height: 6'4" Weight: 270 lbs. Position: Left offensive guard Most Memorable Moment On the Field: "When [Mike] Tedechi and 1 flipped a kid fi-om Lake Park. He was trying to block a punt. He landed on his head, and was seriously wounded. I would say he was down for a good five minutes." Most Memorable Moment Off the Field: "Coming back at three a.m. all the fans that were at the field house. It was incredible." Motivation: "Just to win state." Thanks: 'To the rest of the [offensive] line and all of the dedicated players that worked hard at every practice." Tradition/Superstition: "Wow, I got a lot of 'em. First, every Friday, Brian [Coffey] and 1 would eat at Mac's. Then I would always wear my 'Real Men Wear Black' shirt to every game. On the way to every game, I have to listen to Limp Bizkit and then Papa Roach, in that order. Finally, on the way home, I listen to some AC/DC and then ZZ Top." Future Plans: "I might play in college." What will you miss now that the season's over: "The comaraderie. And the thrill of game day."
Pat Stritzel
Height: 5'11" Height: 6'2" Weight: 220 lbs. Weight: 200 lbs. Position: Fullback/ Linebacker Position: Defensive tackle and offensive Most Memorable Moment On the Field: guard. "I think the most memorable moment was Most Memorable Moment On the Field: winning state." "I'll remember the whole season. But Most Memorable Moment Off the Field: maybe what I will remember the most is "It was the team unity, and hanging out with when Tony [Traynor] caught the touchdown the team afterwards on the bus." to come back from Lincoln Way. In my Motivation: 'To go out on top. There's no opinon, it was definitely the turning point better way to end a season than to end with a of the game." win." Most Memorable Moment Off the Field: Thanks: 'To all of the offensive linemen, "Definitely the bus ride down to state." especially Corey [Norman]. And then the Motivation: "Freshman year we said we whole team who came out everyday to prac- wanted to win state. So we had to come out tice. The fans also were a huge support and do it this year." through out the season. I could always hear Thanks: "To Coach Mags and Coach them on the field." Hopkins." Tradition/Superstition: "To playoffs I wore Tradition/Superstition: "Every game I the same shirt but washed. And every Mon- wore my tye dye shirt. It gets me pumped^ day we would watch Monday Night Foot- for the games." ball." Future Plans: "I dunno. We'll see. 1 am' Future Plans: "I would like to try and play just enjoying the moment. I haven't really [football] in college at a Big Ten school, but decided about that yet. I'm not even sure if I'm not sure yet." I want to play [football] or wrestle." What will you miss now that the season's What will you miss now that the season's over: "I think I will miss Saturday afternoons over: "The games. I will miss the face off getting ready before the game and then see- of the games. They were always so much ing all the fan's at Wilson Field." fim."
CORRECTIONS: Southwords would like to apologize for the following errors: Joe Madden's "Miracle on Ice" piece refers to an event that occured in February of 1980, not November 22 of 1980. Also, in Nick Mohar and John Vigna's piece on Presi dent Kennedy, Kennedy was killed on November 22, 1963.
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Ethyl 4, Maine South 1 by Nicole Perm This past November tenth was a day that Maine South senior Sean Hill will never forget. Taking on two pounds of meat, one pound of bread, one half-pound of cheese, and a half-pound of condiments, Hill finished this massive burger in fifty-three minutes. "My eating skills are unparallel to anyone else," the cross country runner explained. "And I wanted to prove it. Plus I had to show up Marsicano." Not only did he show up Mr. Marsicano but Mr. Male, Mr. Scorza, and Mr. McGowan as well. Last Veterans' Day, the four English teachers attempted to defeat the four pound Ethyl burger but ultimately failed. "This is just wrong on so many levels," Mr. Marsicano groaned last year.
Hill finished the first half of the burger in ten minutes. "It was no big deal," Hill said. "Then I ate the next quarter in twenty minutes. I took a small break, 'cause I had a half hour left. With Dan [Hastings] (former Maine South student) coaching me to the last bite of the burger, I finished with the fixin's in fifty three minutes." Hill claimed that he was able to eat the burger because he only ate a salad in the morning and then went for a long run. He ate the burger for dinner at around six. 'The day after I felt clocked," he commented. "I couldn't drive and I didn't eat anything until Sunday." After achieving such an incredible feat. Hill looks back and believes, "I will never do that again. It was too much pain."
What it tal<es
by Nicole Perm and Eileen Collins
"It takes an entire team to make a champion. " -Coach Hopkins Coming into the state playoffs as an underdog and going out as champions, the team leamed what it took to become a state champion. Although the team has many members, and coaches they all had one similar theme into what it takes to be a state champion: "Commitment and belief. Things just don't happen, people make them happen. Talent in athletes, great coimnitment, fearlessness, and not being able to fail [made us champions]," says a smiling Coach Hopkins. Coach Rick Magsamen agreed and added, "It takes hard work and dedication. I mean look we only have about thirty seniors this year. Freshmen year we started with over one hundred players. That's what hardwork and dedication is." The members of the team took away ^similar lessons. "Four years of hardwork, every freshman Jomes in wishing to win state and we worked for it," said senior Elliot Goss. "Yeah, team unity and hard work through out the season," echoed John Portagallo. "To be a state champion?" pondered Jeff
Kuempel, "It's just too many words to describe. It's just takes a lot.". Some players realized the hard work that went into winning the state championship, such as Josh Gelula. "It was a lot of teamwork, and a sense of helping each other out. We had to work hard day in and day out." "Believers become achievers. In our eyes we believed and then, well you know," said Tony Traynor. However, some players were not as profound when discussing what it took to be a state champion. "Tri-fecta. That's what it took," said Mike Tedechi, a member of the powerful Trifecta squad. Head coach Phil Hopkins believes that to become a state champ one must have, "Commitment and belief Things just don't happen. People make them happen. There is talent in athletes and it takes a certan amount of fearlessness and they can't be afraid to fail." As the echo of the pep assembly fades in the hallways, the players and coaches look back and realize that the team believed and achieved all they could. Perhaps Kenny Triptow summed it up best: "I think it's starting a dream and becomming a reality. As one, we became a dangerous and violent football team."
The advice that he gives to all prospective Ethyl buger eaters would be, "Don't eat and drive."
Kain and able cont'd from page 7 Just execute what he wants and you'll be fine." Besides the state championship, Kain's favorite memory was beating Lincoln-Way. "It was the biggest game we won. It was great to defeat a top team in state, and then to know we actually then had a shot at state champs. "Putting ourselves in the position to beat Lincoln-Way was also a surprise. I didn't expect the game to go into overtime. It was huge. I just didn't figure it would end like that." During the championship game, it was obvious that Kain had entered 'the zone' that all athletes desire to reach. When Kain entered his 'zone,' the team was unstoppable. "When in the zone, I know I can't miss a pass and the defense can't stop you. I knew in the first half when we scored our first touchdown after the two field goals we couldn't be stopped. I didn't know if we would win, but I knew that we couldn't be stopped." Graduating from Maine South this spring and being a part of a winning team, is something Shawn Kain will never forget. "I will always remember the feeUng after the game. What it was like to look at the crowd and realize we were the state champs."
Soaring a b o v e the competition by Jill Knautz Since the beginning of the girls' basketball season is well under way the varsity Hawks have earned themselves a five and one record. However, the Hawks also obtained the championship tournament trophy from this year's Bison Classic Thanksgiving Tour-
nament. With a tough loss to the 19th state ranked New Trier Team on Friday, the team bounced back on Saturday to beat the 14th state ranked Fillies of Barrington with a score of 60-53 to secure the title. The ten talented women led by captains Katie Ristau and Krissy Vonesh continue
to work hard and fly above the rest in hopes of accomplising their goals. With a 6A state football championship under the Maine South roof, the girls hope to be successful in their seven o'clock game or tomorrow at 3:30 when the Hawks take on Glenbrook North.
Hawks ramble over Loyola by Jim Denk The Maine South wresders started out the season with two tough dual meets. At the first meet against Buffalo Grove, the Hawks who were missing twenty wresders due to football, came up short losing 30-33. The next day at the home opener the Hawks put Loyola Academy in their place.
dominating the meet with a 55-9 victory over the Ramblers. When asked about his first two meets on back to back days, senior Jeff Shewfelt replied, "It is good to be back, I'm pumped." The Hawks are looking forward to have the state champion football players back with their positive attitudes and dedication.
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In the mean time, the football players came and supported the wrestlers against Loyola. On the bench at the meet junior football player and wresder Pat Maloney watched freshman Nick Fallico pin his oppenent with ease. A look of excitement on his face, he stood up and said, "I can't wait to get on the mats."
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by Tim Moron The Maine South boys' basketball team got off to a flying start over Thanksgiving break. Although their 1-2 record in the tournament is nothing to write home about, the team played extrememly well considering that several key members of the squad such as Jeremy Arbuthnot, Tony Traynor, Tony Wnek, Chris Ratajczyk, and Greg Kane were busy playing a litde football game. Key contributor throughout the tourney was John Vigna, who averaged more than five steals per game and poured in eighteen points
in a four point loss to Thornton. Bryan Smaha, another key contributor, had fourteen points in yet another four-point loss to Steinmetz and led the team in rebounds all three games. Craig Muray and Tim Moran rang up an accumulated 39 points against Woodstock, the team which the Hawks beat at the tournament. Anthony "my initials tell you where I'll end up in twenty years" Anichini and super sophomore Jaime Friel also demonstrated their mad skills throughout the tournament. Ian Fidler who played for a
total of five seconds in one of the games managed to rack up two fouls, giving him a whopping 768 fouls per 32-minute-game average. The Hawks then traveled to Maine East on Tuesday to play their cross-town foe. Vigna led the way with ten steals and fourteen points in a sizzling five point o v e r t i m ^ | ^ victory. Reflecting over the Hawks first f o u i ^ ^ games Jaime Friel conmiented, "At first I wasn't sure if a team with such good looks would do well, but now I truly believe that we will be outstanding."
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#rhe Tedeschi legacy by Sam Fuller snapped in his college career. A deeper sense Very rarely does the Class 6A state cham- of inspiration is present each time the ball is pion football team give credit to its durable hiked. and often times undersized long snapper. In"My brother and father seem to have a deed, the shy Mike closer bond because Tedeschi has overthey are both snapcome several obpers," younger stacles and years brother Dan of dedication to T e d e s c h i reach this moment gloomingly says. of glory. "But I do salute him for what he has ac"He's a real complished ." hard worker. In Mike Tedeschi fact, he's my drill remains humble partner for wreseven after his chamtling. I can only pionship title. "I imagine how hard he works at snap- Mike Tedeschi celebrates the Hawks' victory know the team can't excel until the ball is ping the ball," with his teammates after the game. photo by Marty Abezetian snapped, that's states junior Jim where I come in. Denk. "The only problem is he doesn't get any The Tri-fecta of Tony Wnek, Dave Olson, and myself perform when called upon." acknowledgement." .Mike Tedeschi has been snapping since Overall, Mike Tedeschi genuinely appre1 fifth grade Falcon football season. Team- ciates the success and unity he recieves as mate Corey Norman adds, "His dad taught part of the team. Although he turned down him because no one else could snap. He first the idea of an article about him, it is essenstarted practicing in his garage when he was tial that even some of the unheralded playwee big." Furthermore, Mike's father ers on the team be recognized.
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HcLwk Highlights 12/8
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Boys' Basketball
vs. New Trier 6:00 PM
Girls' Basketball
@ New Trier 6:00 PM
vs. GBN 2:00 PM
vs. Waukegan 6:00 PM
@ Prospect 9:00 AM
Girls' Gymnastics Boys' Indoor Track Girls' Indoor Track Boys' Swimming
1"wrestling
South S M S
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2000 State Champs! We forgot... who's the best? by John Jacobsen As the rain steadily poured down and the Fahrenheit reading on the thermometer slowly dropped, a warm fire and dry clothes seemed preferable to the horrible weather. Well, at least to the Glenbard North "fans." As the clock struck 10 am, the first four members of the " n " " Man" arrived in Champaign, DL. For the next five hours straight, Maine South fans continued ) roll; however, the Glenbard North fan tent remained empty. The heart of the Hawks was obvious. This wasn't just another romp over Maine East; this was a 6A state championship game. The ulti^j^gtL m a t e symbols of the fan dedication were broke out around noon: three flaming charcoal grills including the everfamous "Smoky Joe." As the grumstomachs became unbling of the bearable, a delectable array of high quality meats from cheese-filled bratwursts to grade A ground chuck (hamburgers) were scattered throughout the pipin' hot grills. Maine South, having refused to supply the Hawk fan contingent with professional cooks, left the fans to rely on the "honor"smdents from Cuisine; they did not let the starving children down. Senior Scott Fullman said, "I call myself the 'Weekend Grill Warrior.' My hot dogs are by far the tastiest and heartiest dogs in the world." All the fans continued
to fill their plates with the hot items from the grill along with numerous snacks, but something was missing: beverages. There were minute samplings of Gatorade throughout the tent, but not enough to adequately supply these Hawks with enough liquid to prepare their throats for the 7:(X) pm game. This task was left to the cross country portion of the "12"' man." Having designated a S.l-mile course to the nearest grocery store, the boys were off in search of large quantities of liquid at a fairly economical price. Minutes later, they returned with packets of grape kool-aid; juice was the desired drink of the day. Thanks to the lightning quick speed of the men, the juice was made before anyone became lightheaded or dehydrated. The fans were saved from near disaster. Excitement began to rise amongst the fans as 3:00 pm rolled around and the class 5A game began, only four more hours until the real game started. An executive meeting was arranged at the nearby Hooters to discuss game strategy over fifty hot chicken wings. This game was to be the pinnacle of an excellent season, the fans had to prepare themselves for all situations from sick to cold to arrested fans. 4:00 pm arrived quicker than anticipated and final preparations began to take place. In one comer of the tent fans were paired with another stretching partner, in another comer jumping drills were set up, and in the final two corners cones were set up for twenty-yard sprints. The Hawk fans were determined to avoid cramps, pulled muscles, and any other imaginable injury. The clock struck 4:30 pm and final visual and oral checks were completed. While some fans scribbled away at signs that would announce the cheers, other fans were scruti-
nized under a strict oral repetition of every cheer. All fans passed with flying colors. 5:30 pm came and with it came the bringing together of all the Hawk fans into one cohesive unit. "The Battle Cry" blared firom the DJ's speakers, and everyone danced around and sang in unison. The song ended and all the non-Maine South fans stood in amazement; these were the rowdiest and most well organized fans in the history of IHSA football. Memorial Stadium would never be the same. Immediately, the hoard of red and b l ^ lined up and was led by the beat of the three drummers towards the stadium. Glenbard North fans' faces dropped in amazement. They were in for a long game. The clock struck six and the Hawk troops became restless; they wanted entrance into the stadium. Amidst chants of "Let us in," the doors finally opened and the hundreds offans swarmed to the bleachers. The cheerleaders' faces lit up at the sight of the red and black mob blanketing the stands. The opposing Panthers couldn't concentrate in pre-game warm-ups, heckled by the yells and cries of the "12'* Man." One thing and one thing only enveloped the Panthers' emotions: FEAR. As the soon to be champion Hawks stormed the turf for the game, the Hawk fans went wild; the championship trophy was already halfway home. Touchdown after touchdown the "12"' Man" became louder, and the Panthers' became embarrassed. As the scoreboard sounded signifying the end of the game, the 27-8 score meant the H a \ ^ had won the championship. So as the "12* Man" traveled home thaT nightfi-omChampaign they were exhausted. They had helped to bring the state championship trophy back to Maine South.