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MAINE S O i m 11 IIGl 1 SCI lOOL • 1111 S. DEE ROAD • PARK RIDGE. IL 60068

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SOUTHWORDS • AUGUST 27TH, 2001

Stricter Rules.

by Caroline Kim

by Caroline Kim Welcome back everyone!

Another year has begun here and yet another full of classes, sports games, dances, and much more.

There aren't many new changes at Maine South, but there are a few to be aware of.

Some minor alterations have been made to the Maine South Disciplinary Handbook. A new addition under the Harassment Code on page 22 has been included. Previously, it was written, 'Harassing Staff Members or Hazing and/or Harassing Students: Intimidation of staff or students included but not limited to the following...is prohibited."

However, now the phrase "bullying" has been included.

It now states, "Harassing Staff Members or Bullying, Hazing and/or Harassing Students: Intimidation of staff members or students, by bullying, hazing and/or harassing...is prohibited." It was included because a new law was passed in the state that requires the school to add "bully ing" under its harassment code.

Within the next couple weeks, each student's household will be receiving a copy of the Disciplinary Handbook. The exact

definition of what would be considered as "bullying" appears in the back pages of the

^ ^ handbook. Take some time to go through the^_^ revised Disciplinary Handbook and b e c o m ^ ^ J aware of our school's regulations. ^ ^ Also, excessive absences are another issue. Starting this year, frequent absences will be subject to more careful inspection and may result in stricter consequences. If a class is missed too often, students may be put on probation from the class, or even dropped from the class. The school is cracking down more for those who have consistent absences.

In addition to the new terms and stricter absence regulations, a new dean has been added instead of two deans, Ms. Joanne Johnson and Mr. Lou Thetard a third addition to the dean staff is Ms. Kara Kendrick. Now there will be less work for each dean to do and more more a t t e n t i o ^ ^ can be paid to individual studen^^P Remember too, that ID's must continue to be worn at a l J ^ ^ times while school is in s e s s i o n ^ ^ and also, let's keep our school clean. Good luck to everyone in the 20002001 school year!

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August 27, 1896- Zanzibar loses to England in a 38 minute war.

August 27,1912- Edgar Rice Burroughs publishes Tarzan August 27, 1945-US troops land in Japan after the Japanese surrender in WWII. August 27, 1966- Race riot in Waukegan, IL. August 27, 1984- President Reagan announces the Teacher in Space Project August 27, 1990- Stevie Ray Vaughan, blues guitarist^di^s in a helicopter crash at age 35

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New additions to bhgliten fhe lialls

by Britt Frederiksen Last spring the Maine South French Club commissioned a painting for the Foreign Language Department. The painting will hang in the second floor A-Wing hallway, presiding over classes and bringing life to the school.The artist, Piotr Bialecki, father of two current Maine South students and one

alumnus, was reluctant to comment openly on the essence of his work, yet club sponsor Mrs. Nica gave representatives from the language program a detailed explanation of the painting.

Mrs. Nica began teaching art to her French students to help add to the already diverse French curriculum. It strengthened her desire to add art to the Foreign Language Department, where, as she puts it, "foreign language teachers work hard to awaken in their students a global sensibility tolerant and appreciative of differences."

In 2000, Mrs. Nica continued to seek out the perfect works for the ForeignLanguage Department. She spoke with Chicago artist gARTh Berlowitz about commissioning a painting for the Foreign Language Lab. Lab. She also asked her husband, Adrian Nica, to donate one of his works to her cause. Both artisits gladly accepted, and Mrs. Nica sat back to wait for what would arise.

Nervous and excited in the late spring of 12000, Mrs. Nica went to gARTh's studio in the Flat Iron Building, a home for Chicago artists. She did not know what to expect. |When she saw the work gARTh intended to sell her, she was plesantly surprised. The

work currently hangs over the lab cubicles.

Five circles dominate the painting, representing the Olympic cirlces that unite the flags of the world. Different scenes from history and images from many cultures appear, to weave in and out of each. The word IMAGINE surfaces in the horizontal axis, beckoning the onlooker to imagine where the world has been, where it is, and where it will go. In the words of Mrs. Nica, the work "is a global millenium piece in many ways."

Adrian Nica's painting. The Musicians, now hangs in the room as well. Three girls playing a violin, flute, or cello seem to come from the canvas and into the lab. The music can almost be heard amidst the colors of the work and in between the musicans themselves. Music plays an important role for the Language Lab as it is yet another unifying force between nations- it is the imiversal language.

The two paintings are in the permanent Maine South collection and add color and life to the Language Lab and also add more insight into the real purpose of the language program here. The new Bialecki work is even more fantastic as it brings Maine South students directly to the bohemian world of foreign languages on a daily basis.

shows in galleries and exhibitions across the Chicagoland area and he has seen much success with his spiritual paintings that bring aspects of the Polish countryside, European monasteries and rural fields to the viewer through vivid color and emotion.

Samuel Akainyah, an art historian and wonder of the Akainyah Gallery/Museum is quoted as saying that human figures in Bialecki's works " are periodically introduced as portraits with reflections of nostalgia and of hope for a brighter homogenity of Europe and of the commonality of the human race." This is certainly the message the Maine South Foreign Language Department wishes to send to its students, and Bialecki's work will greatly compliment Mrs. Nica's and all the foreign language teachers' efforts in art and world education throughout the year.

The purchase of another work of art, this time not only by a Polish artists but also by a Polish artist with strong connections to Maine South, can only aid in the foreign language deparment's quest for global education. Bialecki's work will soon be seen in the second floor A-Wing hallway display case near A-205 and will remain there indefinately as a tribute to Maine South's

Piotr Bialecki painted as a hobby for years before he recognized it as his' true passion and calling in life. His work is now

educational efforts and as a plea for the students of tomorrow to hold hands and walk this world connected to the human race.

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•Student Opinion

Time marches on

by Alan Zarychta

"Everyone once in a while the copy machine in the librarby will produce a large copying noise for a long duration of time.

Don't panic, it is only adjusting copy quality, during this time you may still make copies."

-Jack WIezieii. •(92

"Freshmen should get involved with as many activities as possible. Take advantage of everything Maine South has to offer, and discover who you really are."

-Brian Keady, '04

wrong one as well. Four years will pass wi the blink of an eye. One day you will turn around and wonder where all the time went.

Looking back I can still remember elementary school and middle school and how things used to be. The lack of work, the bountiful amounts of time to do nothing, and the absence of pressure were a part of everyone's childhood. High school is not

for the meal. I am not sure who is m such a hurry that they can not just get out five dollars for Big-Mac.Are people in such a rush that even finding cash is tov- much of a hassle? Maybe so. This I oppose but it is just a mere example of our changing world.

Time will not stop. No matter how hard one may try, people will still age, things will continue to change, and life will move towards the horizon. We must concentrate on the little time we have here and now.

Time is especially scarce today when students are faced with a growing number of responsibilities, tasks, and assignments.

Though not everyone may be balancing school, a social life, sports, a job, and a family, most students feel strained at certain moments.

This now leads me to the incoming freshmen. Most of you have just finished being the top-dogs at your previous schools, but all of that will change. You will be brought back to Earth and bombarded with an all too familiar saying to the rest of the student population, "Get involved." As you enter the halls of Maine South you may be thinking that you have four years, which seems like a long time, during which" you can just sit back and let things come to you.

This is a very common attitude and a very

quite so kind— one must actively make 1^^ bearable if not fun. This is a time of g r o w t ^ ^ and experience, not sloth and laziness. If y o i ^ ^ go out and try new things and extend y o u i ^ B self, it will be rewarding. For those of you that choose not to, be aware that one day you will look back and be dissapointed. The most important thing I can say to you is this: have fun. Do not let a week go by where you did not do a single pleasurable thing for yourself. Time will have passed, but these years can never be lived except for in memories..

As I near the midpoint of my high school career, I can reflect with a different perspective upon a time. I see all the changes I have expereinced and the distance I have traveled without leaving the building. There are things which one learns in high school which are absolutely pointless, but there are also magical moments that teach students to cherish our teen years. The times when euphoria and epiphany mix to provide clear thought. These may be as simple as a smile that perfectly captures the feeling of a night or doing well on a project. They will all 1 in your memory forever. These are the mc nc^y ments we must live for and cherish—these precious momrents happen only once in J lifetime.

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Restaurant Review

Nam Viet: a taste of the East Nam Viet • 6731 N. Northwest Hwy • Chicago, IL • Rating: 4 stars At first glance Imagine an ancient Buddhist temple meeting the fashionable Paris runways and you have Nam Viet Vietnamese Restaurant.

When you walk, in a gorgeous wet/dry bar and Buddha stand to greet you. Seating is never an issue— tables are ready to be dined at. The menu is dawned with foreign words and an English explanation. The parking issues are solved by a free valet service to keep customers happy. Over all the restaurant is physically pleasing and gives off a serene environment.

To begin with The delicate egg rolls resemble little golden cigars. They are served with homemade sweet and sour sauce unlike any conventional sweet and sour sauce known to man. The sauce is more tangy than sweet and has shredded carrots to splash some color into the appetizer. A delicious and refreshing start to the beginning of any meal.

Indulging Rice can take a lifetime to perfect and this rice is it. A dish of sticky white rice is necessary in nearly any Asian entree; to keep it moist and warm a separate cover is served with the rice. The Saigon chicken came

gleaming with a thick spicy, sweet, red sauce crowned with a ring of steamed broccoli. The chicken has a surprising crunch breaded and then drowned in the sauce. Usually, broccoli does not go with sweet or spicy, it is more of a neutral vegetable. However, the chefs are geniuses when they decided to be different and add it to the dish. After having this colorful creation in front of you, it is hard to save some room for dessert.

No thank you The Crab Rangoon was entirely disappointing in that upon arriving it was soggy.

This nice little starter is supposed to have crunch to it. Also it is in desperate need of more stuffing. The soda is usually flat— order something new and different to compliment your exotic meal.

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The waiters are all patient as you may try to struggle through the tough spelling and pronunciations. This restaurant has absolutely remarkable service and the food always arrives prompt and fresh.

With a close location, a comfortable environment, a friendly staff, and remarkable food. Nam Viet should be on everyone s list to try.

—Deanna Oleske

Book Review

Something to ponder How the Dead Live • Will Self • $20.00 • Rating: 4 stars Most of us do not like to read in general, especially not when it requires using precious summer vacation hours. We cannot relate to the incessant rambling of dead white people who seem to have very little in common with us. I hate to admit it, but two and a half hours of my sunmier were voluntarily spent on the work of a living white male. I have no problem admitting that every second was spent to its fullest.

The latest novel of a middle-aged Will Self, known for his short works in The Quantity Theory of Insanity and his groundbreaking first book Cock and Bull, How

4 stars Excellent

the Dead Live is a 256 page journey into the psyche of a dying and then a dead Lily Bloom.

Self's plot is based on the idea that the afterlife is simply a normal life-in mini death suburbs of the area near wherever we once inhabited while alive. The book comments all which we consume our lives with by drawing it as far as death and reminds us that our existence can be improved if we want it to be. How the Dead Live is totally worth the $20. Will Self's outstanding novel is also a perfect read for those seniors who are wondering exacdy where this year will lead.

Ratings Key 3 stars 2 stars Great Very Good

—Britt Frederisken

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Hey, you!

by Jim Puis As you have probably already seen something is very different about today'; issue of Southwards. No, we're not using a new minty-scented paper stock. No, i doesn't cost 35 cents per issue. No, i doesn't come with a free Oscar MayerS hot dog.

This year's Southwards has undergone a major redesign and now comes to yoi with a refreshed, new look. Quite a loi has changed; we hope that as you reac through the issue, you take notice of thes< alterations. Feedback is always welcome feel free to stop by the Southwards office or talk with Production Editors Jim or Dan To begin, the cover has been com pletely changed. There will be two distinct styles of covers this year; the first, i magazine format with the cover photo ir the background of the entire page that yoi see on the issue you now hold. The second will be more similar to how the covei has been in the past; as you will see in twc weeks, it retains the new styling elements but goes back to having the smaller pic ture.

Inside the paper, more has changed as well. Boxes used for "Property of the Editors" and "Hawk Highlights" have changed shapes, fonts, and sizes. The back page Sports Section has a new headei much like the cover. Additionally, as yoi will see, the Commentary section has readopted many of its features from yean past.

"Editors' Pic of the Week" was an item seen in Southwards as recently as the 1998-1999 school year. PhotOpninior asks three students every issue for his oi her outlcx)ks on timely issues. New for this year are student reviews: each issue books, movies. CD's, or restaurants wi! be marshalled in terms of their overall ap peal to a high school audience. Review contributions are welcome: talk to Deannr or Tracy in the Southwards office, V-131 We hope you enjoy all of the new features of this publication. Many hours have gone into making Southwards the best stu dent-run newspaper in the area. There is however, only one way to make this trulj a great paper: we need contributions fronall of the student readers to make the paper truly representative of the school.

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by Megan Gibbons As the 2000-2001 school year drew to a close, I was witness to something that made mc realize exactly what high school needs to be. I watched a young girl walk through the glass hallway with a disconcerting look on her face. As I watched her glance to either sid, people flying past on the way to more important engagements, I saw the insecurity in her eyes. 1 thought, "Wbw, what a lost soul." Suddenly, someone stopped and took a good look at the young girl. The two girls stopped and talked a bit. the younger trying to stay as calm as possible— the older smiling from ear to ear. Instead of moving quickly past her. this girl who had a lot of friends and would always have someone to turn to, offered herself to someone else. As I watched a smile appear across the young girl's face, 1 realized that this respect was exactly what the entire school needed to demonstrate.

Respect is something that everyone desires, even if it is a simple hello or a lack of hurtful comments. For those of us who still search for respect, each hurtful comment and each silent walk down the hallway slowly eats away at our souls. It's becomes impossible to be ourselves. Instead of living under our own terms, we chose alternative routes in hopes of conforming to others wants and earning their respect.

Respect is not a difficult concept to get across. It is a "hello" to the quiet boy in the back of the class, or the short curlyhaired girl who never seems to say the right thing. It is a genuine acceptance of what someone has created for themselves.

Rather than searching for someone's inability to conform to the norms of the hallways, look and see what it is that makes them unique. Search for the contribution they can make.

Each of us is wonderful and contributes something to society. Instead of ignoring those that do not quite fit in, take a look, understand, and respect what sets each and everyone of us apart.

Staff Opinion

Voices of Maine South

by Deanna Oleske and Tracy Schmidt You may have noticed a change on the cover. You may have noticed a change in staff. You may soon be noticing a change in the commentary. A change for the better. This section is mainly for you, the reader, to express something in writing that you feel strongly about. This newspaper is for you, the reader, to share your ideas and publish your work. We, the editors, are looking for passionate people to write for this section. Anyone can submit an article that he or she feels is newspaper-worthy.

We need articles that will appeal to the students. Who better to write an article to appeal to the students, than the students themselves?

Of course, we have some requirements to ask before submitting an article. After sticking our heads together, we have compiled a top ten list of what to do when submitting a commentary article. PLEASE ABIDE BY THESE SUGGESTIONS AND MAKE EVERYONE'S LIVES A SMIDGE EASIER. 1. Please, when turning in an article that is on paper, double space it and type it in size 12 font. Handwriting and small font makes it hard to decipher.

2. When turning in a- article that is on a disk, please save the file as a text file (.txt).

Otherwise our aging Macintoshes will be difficult and not read the articles cbrtectly.

3. Always have your name clearly written somewhere on either the disk or paper.

This way we can distribute credit where it is deserved. We DO NOT publish anonymous articles. If you do not have the courage to stand behind your words, then you_ do not have the courage to write f ( ^ ^ Southwards.

4. Keep in mind a half of a page is 45^ words which equals, in newspaper te.ms, i one column with a headline.

5. If you write an article but start it at 10 o'clock at night, chances are it is probably not your best writing.

6. Write something that you believe in.

If you feel passionately about an issue more than likely an article will develop into something both you and the reader will enjoy.

7. When you are done with your writing, proofread the article to help us make minimal errors.

8. If we give you a deadline, please turn it in on or before it is due. This will lower the blood pressure of all editors.

9. When you are ready to hand in your article give it to one of the editors or stop by the Southwards office. The office is located in a little tiny comer far from any known life.

10. Write it like it is, don't hid the truth but write the truth.

Remember: This is the voice of Main^^k South— whether you choose to initiate it m^^ not, is your choice. Anyone can make a dif-_ ference. Speak up. Take the spotlight. V ^ B are waiting.

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Freshmen: listen up Every year freshmen are told over and over to get involved. They are told to do as much as they possibly can, to make high school the best years of their life, and to have fun. As much as every activity sounds great, one person simply cannot do everything. The following clubs are just examples of some activities Maine South has to offer. For more information talk to the club's sponsor and read the Daily Bulletin.

Mathletes

by Eileen Collins If your looking for a fun club where you can enhance your math skills, join Mathletes.

Anyone who is interested in math should join Mathletes. Mathletes is the Maine South math team. The group meets for one hour every week to prepare for competitions. At the competitions, each contestant takes a five question-thirty minute exam. The top three scores from each grade level are added to the oral exam to get a total score for each ^school. For anyone unsure about Mathletes, come to one practice. The food, fun, and in some cases extra credit in your math classes, ' make for an enjoyable time.

Eqi}uinox

by Tracy Schmidt What do you get when you mix two wacky teachers, a group of unique teenagers, an empty English classroom, and piles of student-written poetry and short-stories?

Equinox-\hc Maine South Creative Writing Magazine. Meetings are held on Thursday afternoon in C-126. All are welcome to come and judge submitted student works and chow down on free food (when available). Contact Mr. Scorza or Mr. Marsicano for more information.

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by Meghan Romba Eyrie is a class offered second period which meets once a day to work on the yearbook. Each staff member is assigned a various section to complete by the yearbook deadline. Some of the sections editors work on include Academics, Services, Organizations, or Sports. Staff members are deterined to create a great yearbook and the result is very rewarding. If you are creative

and want to take part in the making of a great book, stop by CI38 and apply today.

Mock Trial

by Steph Caccomo If you enjoy arguing, then this club is for you. The Mock Trial Team takes on one fake legal case a year and analyzes it from both the plantiff's and the defense's point of view.

Mock Trial challanges other schools in a mock courtroom setting. While the experience is not quite as powerful as The Practice, it is a worthwhile and fun activity. The season goes from late November until early March. Tryouts will be in late October or early November. For more information talk to Mr. McArthur.

Photo Club

by Rachel Kalom Photo club is a fun, relaxed group of students who want time to learn new techniques in photography as well as have a chance to utilize the darkroom. In past years there have been annual fund-raisers; last year's members turned black and white photos into holiday greeting cards and sold them during the lunch fjeriods. This year, the Photo Club will continue to improve its web page as well as work on projects under the guidance of sponsors Mr. Braigel and Ms. Moore. All students are welcome. You do not need to take photography to join. If you're interested, stop by V-108 and check it out.

Model UN

by Anna Marzullo Model UN is a great way to meet a variety of people. Different schools participate from around the US and each is assigned one or two nations to represent in a mock session of the United Nations. After receiving the chosen nation, the MUNUC delegates pair off and decide on a committee to be part of, such as the Economic and Financial Committee or the Social Concerns Committee. Each nation represented by the school must have a pair of delegates in each conmiittee. Ample time is given for each delegate to write a one-page position paper describing the position the natioiTtaKes on the given topic for the committee; The topics are relevant and up-to-the-minute con-

cerns faced by every country.

The final compitition takes place over the course of several days spent downtown. The delegates congregate to debate and discuss the issues and hopefully pass a resolution that reasonably solves the problem.

Brotherhood

by Jess Stuckey Maine South students are dedicated to volunteering their time to help others. This is what makes Brotherhood so appealing, and so large. It is one of the largest clubs at Maine South!

Before school, after school, and on the weekends, club members give some of their time to go to homeless shelters, raise money for organizations, participate in car washes, and much more. Brotherhood is open to everyone, but applications are requested so that the is club efficient, effective, and fun. Applications come out in November. Pick one up and join!

SOUTHWORDS A student-produced newspaper of:

Maine South High School n i l South Dee Road Park Ridge, IL 60068 Letters to the editor should be delivered to room V-131 or given to a member of the editorial staff. SOUTHWORDS reserves the right to edit material for clarity and brevity and to reject obscene or libelous submisEditors-in-Chief News Editors Commentary Editors

Britt Frederiksen Megan Gibbons Monica Bysiecki Caroline Kim Deanna Oleske Tracy Schmidt

Features Editors Spxjrts Editors Production Editors Core Photographers Core Staff Artist Advisor

Eileen Collins Emily Haak Austin Gibbons

Kristi Katz Jim Puis Dan Saavedra Rachel Kalom Salena Retsos T.R. Kerth^

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Make these years Drama and Crew

by Emily Haak If you enjoy acting, keep your eyes and ears open for announcements regarding auditions for the Fall play. Other opportunities to shine include the Winter play, and the Spring musical. All students are welcome to audition. The drama department is headed

by Mr. Muscynski. Auditions go through two stages, a general auditions, and then call back auditions if you are selected.

If you prefer behind-the-scenes work, there are many different production crews that play an intricate part of every production. There are technical, props, costume, make-up and set crews. The technical department is run by Mr. Sanchez. No matter what area your talent may be in, the Drama Department has something to offer you. The productions and the cast parties following the shows, are always fun.

Scholastic Bowl

by Anthony Gaddini Do you know who "Big Blue" is, what "Bucky Balls" are, or where Lake Baykal is? If so, you would be a welcome addition to Maine South's Scholastic Bowl Team.

Scholastic Bowl is an academic team regulated by the IHSA which competes on a Regional, State, and National level. A Scholastic Bowl meet consists of a 30-question battery touching upon all types of knowledge posed to opposing teams of five. It is very similar to Jeopardy in style (with buzzers), but the questions are usually more academic.

Both JV and Varsity Scholastic Bowl (yes, you can receive a varsity letter) meet semi-weekly and compete usually once every other week beginning in mid-October and ending in early March. Scholastic Bowl is very flexible and can be easily worked around sports, musicals and jobs. The everpopular coaches Mr. Bleeden and Mr. Lowry who try, without much success, to keep the caffeine and sucrose fueled mayhem to a minimum.

TOFYS

by Lauren Gazzolo "What kind of word is that?" people ask.

Well, TOFYS stands for Teens Organized

For Youth Services. It is a group that is not affiliated with Maine South but sponsored by the city of Park Ridge. Any teenager that lives in Park Ridge or goes to high school in Park Ridge (That means YOU!) can be a membier. TOFYS meets every other Monday at various buildings in Park Ridge, doing many services for the town, and the surrounding areas. Have you ever noticed the sea of red that covers uptown Park Ridge in midOctober? That is the work of TOFYS members, keeping Park Ridge aware of Red Ribbon Week.

Other services include food packing during the holidays, highway clean up, the Relay for Life and car washs for senior citizens.

TOFYS also has annual badminton, pickleball and volleyball tournaments, as well as other fun activities like rock climbing. TOFYS always keeps students informed of upcoming events through posters hanging on the walls of Maine South and through monthly newsletters. Be sure to come to the first meeting and the breakfast to get your name on the mailing list. If you have any questions, feel free to talk to history teacher Mrs. Deines or seniors Drew Huening and Lauren Savastio.

Foreign languages

by Kelly Oenning Want to speak a foreign language? Don't just take the class, join the club! Maine South offers French, German, Italian and Spanish, and each language has its own club. Each club elects its own officers and holds their ownfimdraisers,breakfasts, parties and other group activities. The clubs also sponsor poetry and national competitions and organize trips to Italy, France, Spain, Germany and all over Europe. All four clubs meet for breakfast during Foreign Language Week and share our variety of ethnic foods. If foreign language is your thing, join the club!

COACH

by Claudia Mallon..

Anytime that you need help with schoolwork and can't find a time to meet with a

teacher, there is another place to turn to. T n ^ ^ COACH program is a tutoring service t h a i ^ ^ promotes students helping fellow s t u d e n t ^ ^ There is a student tutor available for every subject. The program is located in the library classroom both before and after school, Tuesdays through Fridays from 7:(X) to 7:35 AM and Mondays through Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. You can simply walk in and someone will help you.

The program is free of charge and all of the tutors are friendly and helpful. Anything and everything discussed in a session is private. Whether you need a quick explanation or a few full sessions, a tutor will always be there to help!

SADD

by Lauren Paez SADD stands for Students Against Destructive Decisions. The club tries to spread the word around the student bcx^^^ to be smart regarding their decisions a b o S ^ drugs. Posters put up around Maine Sout iit^^ that promote "Don't Drink and Drive" an| "Think Twice About Drugs" are SADlT sponsored. SADD wants to make sure everyone stays safe on the weekends and at dances. SADD is a great way to meet people and help promote good decisions!

Please think about joining SADD!

Student Council

by Claire Mulbrandon Join Student Council; this organization rules the school! At least the members like to think so! Actually, the group sponsors and supervises events at the school including the Homecoming festivities, V-show, and the food drive. Student Council also discuss pertinent student issues and tries to make a difference. As a freshmen, a member would be a member of the full house, and a representative of his or her homeroom. He or she would be responsible for attending meetings on Wednesdays ano Fridays and reporting important announcements from Student Council to y o i ^ ^ ^ homeroom. ^ ^

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more memorable Key Club

victims of human rights abuses everywhere.

Southwards

by Katie Berndtson

Ski Club

by Eileen Collins

Key Club is a great way to get involved at Maine South and in the community. Key Club is the high school branch of Kiwanis International and there are Key Clubs around the world. An organization dedicated to volunteer service. Key Club spends time at places like Lutheran General Hospital, Resurrection Nursing Home, Park District Events, and Kiwanis activities.

Key Club is an easy way for Maine South students to get involved and the rewards of making a difference in others' lives are wellworth the effort.

Listen for more information in the Daily Bulletin.

Kelly Oenning, Rob

Amnesty International

by Katie Berndtson Amnesty International is committed to taking a stand against injustice and preserving human rights around the world. As a member, one can express concern for the welfare of others that will be transformed into action. Amnesty International holds meetings to give students the opportunity to express their concern to governmental leaders of the United States and foreign countries. At each meeting, members respond to urgent action letters explaining human rights around the world. When writing his or her letter requesting action to protect these rights, a member's plea is echoed (by thousands of other members around the world. The collective voice of Amnesty International members across the globe is a powerful force against the brutality in other 'places. The letters bring immense hope to

by Jill Hayes and Scott Cameron

Looking for a life changing experience this winter? If so, come and check out ski club. Hosting the craziest bus rides ever and the most unforgettable experiences. Ski Club guarantees a great time on and off the snow. Whether you are a seasoned pro dodg-

If you like to write, draw, or take pictures.

Southwards is for you. Stop by V-131 to drop off your name. An editor will then contact you to write various stories or take pictures.

It is a lot offun, and you can impact the way our school looks at different events.

Southwards is Maine South's student run newspaper and is always looking for help.

V-Show

by Emily Haak Do you want a moment of glory, a time to shine under the lights? Then you should join Vshow. It is an annual show at Maine South that is a fantastic way to get inKipura, and Eli Galayda take advantage of the Maine South library volved. This show in particular draws people from all coring the patrol or a first-timer falling down ners of the student body, so you can meet all the bunny hill, everyone will be singing, kinds of fun people. Auditions for V-show along with human juke boxes on the ride acts take place in late October, so if you're home. Grab your friends and come to a interested, start brainstorming now. You can meeting, because if you don't try it this year also audition to be on Trunk. This humorous bunch of students provides some comic you will miss out on a great time. reliefbetween the many V-show acts. Lastly, if you just want to show up and have a good time, then you can sign up to be a member

by Agatha Bochenek of footlighters, who open and close the show with entertaining musical numbers. The VAs soon as you enter Maine South, you show has rehearsals several times a week encounter a lot of pressure to get involved. after school whether you're a member of an Well, here's some more. Join S.P.U.D. (Stu- act, trunk, or the footlighters. V-show is aldents Promotting Unity and Diversity). This ways fun and a great way to spend your time, club fights for the rights of gay's and bi- so pay attention for homeroom announcesexuals in this school and beyond. We cur- ments regarding this year's V-show. rently consist of gay and bi-sexual students, and their striaght supporters. We meet TuesHEY YOU! day either before or after school, depending Now that you have seen many of on member availablity. If you feel strongly the things Maine South has to about the rights of people of alj sexual orrientations and want to have a lot offun, offer, there's no excuse not to get all while making new friends, you've come involved! across the club for you.

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by Austin Gibbons As the 2001 cross country season begins, the boy's cross-country team looks to dominate the competition this year after a strong summer of training.

Putting in considerably large amounts of miles in preparation for this year's season, the teameach ran anywhere from 400 to 600 miles this summer. The miles we have collected are enough to get all the way to Memphis, Tennessee! Rain or shine, the boys cross-country team was up and running. In what looks to be a promising season, the team will look to returning varsity members Chris McGuire, Tony LoBianco, and

Marcelino Rivera, all coming off strong seasons last fall.

Moving up in the ranks and looking to hand in large contributions to this year's squad are juniors James Ballard, Neil Higgins, Phil Keith, and Austin Gibbons.

Coming off a strong season, they look to fill the shoes of last years squad, and try to repace last years seniors; Mike Begich, Erich Rheus, Scott Pullman, and Mark Dickey.

Come watch us fly this season, and you won't be disappointed.With strong determination, this year looks to be one of the best in years past. It's time to step it up.

Setting the Pace

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The number of volley balls the Girls' volleyball team will have at the start of their season.

128,000 Gallons of water in the Maine South pool.

by Eileen Collins For any girls who like to work hard and have fun at the same time cross-country is for you. The girls' cross country team began practicing over the sunmier, but anyone interested can still join. Coach Jill Ladendorf and Coach George Gabauer lead the team to excellent seasons every year.

Practices last for about two hours after school. The \/orkout varies between long runs and track work, but no matter what the workout is the runners always have fun. In

addition to the runs, before each meet we have pasta parties.

Cross Counrty is a great way to meet new friends while getting in shape. Anyone can be on the team as long as they commit to practices and meets, but hurry because new members will not be allowed to join soon.

If you are interested in joining the team talk to one of the coaches. There will be an announcement in the bulletin sometime this week. Come cheer for the girls' cross country team as the run to gold.

500 Average number of miles each member on the Boy's cross-country team ran over the summer.

The tradition will continue

by Dave Olson This past year, Maine South football has brought a sense of pride to our school and our little town of Park Ridge. The preparation that was exhibited before the season started proved to be well worth it to everybody involved. This year's team is also putting in long hours to ensure success at Wilson Field for the upcoming season. It will be hard to top last year's accomplishments, but the team will be disappointed if they are not at least equaled.

Maine South is looking forward to being very successful this year, with a strong core of contributors from last year's team returning.

The defense includes All-State

Honorable Mention safety Mark Ori, middle-linebacker Chris Ratajczyk, and line-

man Blake Fiorito.The offense will be anchored by Thomas Cabaj, and Mike Zande on the line, with Tony Wnek calling the shots out on the field. Even with an irreplaceable segment of the Trifecta gone, the Special Teams will still be there when called upon.

Mr. Inserra comes to the head coaching job with tough shoes to fill left behind by Coach Hopkins, but the team is sure he has the same feelings as Andy"A-Train" Annunzio, "Everyone who wants t ^ ^ bring it, come and bring it. B r i r ^ ^ ^ on the New Triers, and Notre Dames, they will feel our wrath, tradition will continue."

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A promising season ahead

by Emma Sarran After swimming a great 2000 season last this year and are also expected to have great relay team break a school record; this year should prove to be yet another record-breaklyear, the 2001 girls swim team looks for- seasons.

The team is very excited about starting ing season for the swim team. ward to a promising season this year. After The team has a busy schedule ahead with a summer of training, it is obvious we have off the season of 6 a.m. practices that will meets against all difmany strong swinmiers ferent levels of who will help to guide teams, including last the team through each year's state champimeet. Returning seniors ons.

The team is now Susan Dieschbourg, preparing for their Amanda Fallico, Megan first meet of the seaGibbons, Sharon Jaffe, son, here at Maine Natalie Kruk, Liz South, against the Niemczyk, and Abbey Prospect Knights.

Policy should be excelThis is a meet the lent leaders, earning team has won many many points for the times in the past and team and setting great hope to continue that examples for the new tradition this year. freshmen.

With the strength of Juniors Brittany our returning swimCash, Courtney Keady, mers and hopefully Maddie Machon, Kate some talented newPaine, and Jess Spitelli comers, it looks e also anticipated to A Maine South swimmer gets ready to race against district rival Maine East. like the 2001 girls great assets to the swim team will team in a variety of have a great year of fiin, challenges, and trivents. Sophmores Emma Sarran, Karolyn hopefully be rewarded with many victories umphs.

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Serving up a new season

by Kristi Katz The girls' volleyball team has been working hard during the off-season in preparation for a successful year. While most students were relaxing thisa summer, the team payed at late-night open gym sessions and checked out this season's competition at a Maine West sununer league.

Even with the loss of eight seniors, the team has kept a solid foundation with the returning players Anne Forde, Britt Luxton, Jess Stuckey, Adrianna Stasiuk, Mary Ristau, and Jill Krol along with some talented newcomers.

The team has been practicing hard and continues to work well together. The team plans on bringing the same determination and intensity to the court that has brought them success in the past years in order to beat hard-hitting schools such as New Trier and Evanston. The team has a short but intense season, but with hard work and dedication the 2001 girls' volleyball team is ready to dominate- so bring it on'

Driving the greens

by Chuck DiFranco The flagsticks are flying high, the leaves swirling, and the grass freshly cut. I know what you're thinking...it must be golf season! This year's golf team is looking forward to a strong season, coming off a great season last year. Taking over for Coach Ron Ross is Dave Scott who looks to lead his team to victory. This year looks to be full of obstacles, in state powerhouse New Trier.

Returning members to this year's team is senior Norm Olsen who took second in Conference and Regional last year, and broke the Maine South Schc ol Record with an amazing score of 34. He also took 13"" in Sectionals. More seniors looking to lead the team are Jerry Dhamer, Joe Dolan, Mike Boychuck, and Mike Gallagher. The team has fresh new sets of arms, in juniors Chuck DiFranco, Neal Sage, Chris Alicea, and Ken

Kisielius. These new bodies look to ma up for the loss of Pat Dillon and Mil Kuczynski who graduated last year.. A f t ^ ^ a tough, summer of modifying their swin^^p monitoring their putting stroke, and finetuning their game, it looks to be a promising season for the 2001 Hawk golfers.

Prepared to dominate

by Steffan Mirsky When the temperatures heat up and the grass grows green and long one naturally begins to get excited about cheering the soccer team on again. Well, the time has almost come! A summer of hard practice has the teamprepared to dominate. As usual, these preparatory weeks will fly by and before anyone knows it the team will be in the thick of a long, exciting season.

As always^ the boysJiave survived a grueling two-'weeTtryout under the observant and demanding eyes of coach Spiegel.

The team has a season filled with the toughest competition to prepare for. Although the team said goodbye to a number of seniors, 13, last year, there will be quite a lot of talent to chose from in the upcoming season.

Returning to the field are seniors Jim Denk, Nick Dobric, and Charles Olson; and junior Steffan Mirsky. The team has a lot to prove to themselves and their opponents.

Their first priority is to get revenge on New Trier, who typically cuts the season short.

When the time comes, remember that thi is a large group of attractive and most lik( sweaty men out on Wilson Field playin^^ soccer and come cheer them on.