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NEWS: HAWKS SWARM

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COMMENTARY: ANTHRAX AND REVIEWS

FEATURES: COLLEGE APPLICATION SEASON

SPORTS: HAWKS SPOT LIGHT

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SOUTHWORDS â&#x20AC;˘ NOVEMBER 2, 2001

Climbing to the top

by Monica Bysiecki This year Maine South built a new, different type of wall-one for rock climbing. Built in the back gym, the wall has taken a great deal of time to be authorized by the school.

Ms. Kawalek has tried to get the school's support to put up the wall for seven years, and she finally succeeded. The wall cost approximately 5000 dollars. Previously, Ms. Kawalek oversaw a program for Maine South students in which they climbed the bleachers in the Spectator gym. Now the students have their own wall. However, Maine South is not the first of the Maine Township schools to have a wall installed, Maine East had one installed first.

After school Intramural Rock Climbing activities have been going on since Wednesday, October 17.

These activities, organized and supervised by Ms Kawalek, Mr. Schuler and Mr. Sanchez, occur whenever supervisors can be found, Helping them with belaying and putting up the

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The cHmbing sessions usually go from 7-10p.m. There were forty people present during the first intramural opportunity.

Mr. Schuler, a new teacher this year and a supervisor of the rock climbing, is happy that the wall was erected. "We wanted to give some kids the chance to learn progressive climbing. They leam physical fitness, teambuilding, and communication skills. There's also a trust element.

They need to trust each other."

Mrs. Kawalek is hoping to start an outdoor adventure club in which activities Uke climbing will be on the agenda. Kayaking, hiking, and teambuilding exercises will also be some of the activities involved.

Hopefully this program will be set up by the end of the year. Also in the distant future, there are thougli^|^ of having an outdoor adventure c l a s ^ ^ on the curriculum as an additional option for junior or senior gym class.

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November 2, 1648 - 12,000 Jews are massacred by Chmielnicki hordes in Narol, Podlia.

November 2, 1917 - The first U.S. soldiers are kiUed during combat in WWI. November 2, 1936 - The BBC in London establishes the first high-definition TV broadcasting service.

November 2, 1964 - CBS purchases the NY Yankees.

November 2, 1969 - NFL record of 12 passing touchdowns (New Orleans Billy Kramer and St. Louis CharUe Johnson pass for 6 touchdowns each).

November 2, 1988 - Computer virus strikes Pentagon, SDI research lab, and 6 universities.

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Students of the Month

Art: Tracy Borowsky, Sarah Griebler, Julie Hertzberg, John Metropulos, Katelyn Michelini, Anne Mondlock Broadcasting: Dan Anderson, Nate Tumminello Business: Cory Mollet, Joyce Santos, Monika Wozniczka Drama: Matt Daubach, Austin Pruett English: Mike Bielaczyc, Anna Bochenek, Danielle Chamoun, Olivia Chaniewski, Jessica Cohen, Maria Colletti, Demetri Diakakis, Alycia Dinverno, Mike Doubek, Christine Dwyer, Amanda Fallico, Lori Hildebrandt, Erik Johnson, David Kuntz, Bridget Murphy, Nicole Niziolek, Jennifer Szaflarski Family and Consumer Science: Kimberly

Gotches, Kathryn Kapolnek, Alexandra Russell, James Simmons, Josclyn Wolf Foreign Language: Julie Ann Adamczyk, Tim Britt, Joe Brutto, Andrea Famham, Abigail Policy, Ryan Stegink, Jennifer Szafalarski Health: Veronica Katz, Joanna Paruch Math: Ted Archer, Michael Braun, Jessica Cohen, Anthony Dee, Benjamin Dydyna, Karen Kaczmarek, Christine Kotlarz, Matthew Lucas, Michael Mangialardi, Dino Perentes, Christopher Ryan, Adrianna Stasiuk, Kimberly Talaga, Daniel Toni, William Truty Music: Donald Bungum, James Puis, Christine Schwartz, Krystyna Zwolinski-Rivera Physical Education: Claire Elderkin, Joseph Hannon, Diana Kolettis, Nicole Oddo,

Elizabeth Ortega, Alina Pyzowski Jonathan Schu, William Truty, Dawn Vlcek Social Science: Daniel Behrens, Donald Bungum, Nicole Calabrese, Tim Curry, Brendan Farrell, Laura Garofalo, Chuck Lau, Natalie Matwijiszyn, Maximilian Ortega, Neil Sherlock, Andra Staks Science: Shahenaz Abdelrahim, Daniel Archer, Lynn Brionez, Joseph Brutto, Garrett Cupp, Ellen Dwyer, Emily Hayden, Courtney Keenan, Jennifer Lagattuta Laura Pagliari, Nidhi Patel, Chrystal Peterson, Katharyne Prindeville, Michael Vonesh Technology: Joseph Evola, Daniel Miller, Daniel Widing

Hawks swarm IMEA

by Jim Puis Every year, students of music throughout the state of Illinois, especially in the Chicago suburbs, gear up for one hectic afternoon: the audition for the Illinois Music Educators' Association all-district Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Band, or Jazz Choir.

Each competition is held on one afternoon in October. Forty to fifty Maine South music students head out to area high schools to endure the anticipation and pressure of waiting in line -trying to make small talk with students from other schools-before playing their audition.

As junior trumpet player Nick Grill points out, "It's definitely tough-people try to psych you out. Some people are so mean in the hallway when you're in there, too."

The format of the audition is relatively simple: perform scales, sight-read music, and play or sing a prepared selection. The competition, however, is fierce: all of the best musicians from the area work against Maine South students for a small number ^of spots.

The state of Illinois, for IMEA, is divided up into nine "districts". Districts 1, 7, and 9 in the Chicago area are generally regarded as being the most competitive.

District 7, the one including Maine South and most other schools in the northeast corner of the state, is quite possibly the toughest district in which to audition. Some of the best music programs in the area are represented in this district; as a result, making it into the IMEA all-district festival in any of the five areas is considered a weighty accompUshment.

Senior violinist Marcelino Rivera reflects that "even though the audition is hard, IMEA is definitely a great experience for anyone that makes it." This year, a huge number of Maine South students made the all-district festivals-an accomplishment rarely matched it the past.

In January, students that do incredibly well are invited downstate to the all-state festival in Peoria; anyone that makes it from Maine South will indeed have gained one of the highest musical honors available in this state.

Anybody wishing to attend the festivals and watch their fellow students perform can visit the Band/Orchestra/Choir festival at Maine East High School on November 17, or the Jazz festival at Barrington High School on November 10.

Maine South's Finest: Ian Beacraft, Katie Bemdtson Karen Dilfer, Meg Dwyer Jennie Eraci, Nora Erickson Matt Granger, Sarah Griebler Nick Grill, Emily Haak EmiUe Hanson, Kristen Ignaczak Jaclyn ItaUa, Laura Jacox Sharon Jaffe, Genevieve Kahrilas Laura Martini, Shannon McCue Elizabeth Ortega, Annie Paz Joel Porterfield, Jim Puis MarceUno Rivera, Bill Russell Christy Schwartz, Laura Weaver Sara Wolski, Emily Zoellner

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SOUTHWORDS • KOVEMEBER 2, 2001

Book Review

by Scott Cameron

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by Megan Gibbons

I never thought I would find myself wishing I was a freshman again, but just last night, I did. I'm not quite sure what came over me, but I look back and I reflect on this outrageous statement as I write this today, and I meant every word of it.

Now, it is quite true that I don't long for the giant backpack and the confused looks in the hallways. You couldn't pay me to head back to the struggle of freshman algebra again, but there is something I wish I could have all over again. Four years of high school. I realized just last night how much these four years have meant to me.

Last week, the other four senior swimmers and I have been planning our senior night, the big event we've always watched from a distance, not even dreaming that it would one day reach us. We have all planned past senior nights, crying as we watched the seniors cry, knowing they would move on and we would stay right here. However, it has just hit me— I'm the one crying now. I'm the one who has to move on, leaving these four years as simply a memory.

I remember the first days of swimming, each of us seniors then merely tiny freshman. I recall the amazing memories we have created as a team and as a group of friends. What seemed so distant has arrived, the culmination of my years a swimmer, the end of the hilarious stories and the amazing friendships. It feels as if only yesterday I began, nice and relaxed, my senior year miles away. To use a far too common cliche, time flies when you're having fun. It is so true, time really flew.

All too quickly, the end is near, buried under pages and pages of government to read and piles of college applications I have yet to face. In this rush to the next stage of my life, I am losing the greatest moments, forgetting to cherish the ending memories. I am missing out on the wonderful friendships around me and neglecting the smiles that have made my days for the last four years. Now is not the time to toss these pieces of my years here at Maine

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When I first picked up Powder Bum, a book by Daniel Click, and read the back cover, I was shocked to find that it is the true account of Two Elks burning atop of Vail Mountain. I have heard of bushes and bams burning, but the concept of animals burning stirred up a great rage in me. I almost started a campaign to "save the elks," but I read the book before taking to the streets of Washington D.C. DANIEL As the sun burned my freckled face on a Sunday afternoon, I dived into Powder Burn. Minutes later I heard the cry of a crow and the book dropped from my hands. Falling backwards into the grass a dizzying array of hght spun

above me, and an image of a giant restaurant high atop a mountain appeared. The members of my "Save the Elks" group were enraged by the fact that Two Elks is a restaurant atop Vail Mountain, not animals. We had wasted a lot of poster board. Later, I returned to finish Powder Bum and was surprisingly amused.

Powder Burn immersed me into the mystery of a twisted arson investigation with actual characters that the most creative writers would be hard pressed to invent. Brief accounts CLICK from these quirky locals lighten the flavor of the book with an ongoing comedic battle between ski bums and u p p ^ class Americans. When school ends thl^ summer pick up Powder Bum and read it.

It beats daytime television to say the least.

Book Review —

A "charming" read

by Tracy Schmidt Charming Billy appeared on a list of out side reading books for Enghsh class. Un like the other literary works, this book was written recently. I decided to give it a shot. Even though the grade from my Uterary analysis has not been handed back yet, I'm still glad I chose Alice 8 ! Li,'* McDermott's masterpiece.

The 236-page book opens at the funeral of Billy, an aging Irish-American who'd lost his fight against alcoholism. Friends and family members have gathered to talk about his death andhisUfe. However, these loved ones do not understand Billy as the narrator, his female cousin, does. As the

story unfolds, she tells the true tale of Billy's life— a tragedy of broken hearts, unfilled promises, and deceitful lies.

By the story's end, readers not only understcmd Billy's true story, they also come to understand the true meaning of love and faith in today's confusing world.

I recommend Charming Billy to anyone faced with writing a literary analysis for McDermott's use of several literary techniques is outstanding. Students should be forewarned, however— not only is her ability to subtJ^^^ include them a skillfiil taleinl^^ the plot will engulf readers.

You will not want to put the book down.

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SOUTHWORDS • KOVEMEBER Z 2001

Student Opinion

A sprinkling of sanity

by Tina Brionez The world has changed dramatically in the last month or so. News reports headline daily read"America Strikes Back," "Attack on America," and "War Against Terrorism."

You cannot go a day without hearing the name Osama Bin Laden or the Taliban.

On Halloween, parents were instructed to keep a watchful eye on their children and to stay away from all shopping malls in preparation for another terrorist attack.

People have canceled flights, terrified of a reoccurrence of September l l t h ' s events.

All of our lives have changed, even those here at Maine South— but that is not to say that we should get panicky.

Last week, a janitor found a powdery white substance in a bathroom sink and called "proper" authorities. The Park Ridge fire department came and the bathroom was thoroughly searched for anthrax. The "anthrax" turned out, not to be some lousy student prank, but a simple accident: spilled powder sugar from an English skit. The authorities then cleaned up the sugar and the doors of Maine South remained open the next day.

The story is ridiculous. I found myself asking, "Does everyone know where we live?" Anthrax is being sent to top news stations. Congressmen, and government offices.

While I'd like to think so, WMTH - TV is no leading news station, nor is the student council office a center of United States government.

So why would anyone suspect Maine

South to be the next target for a group of terrorists? I wonder if, while calling the "proper" authorities, anyone asked himself or herself how absurd they sounded. Many friends, parents and fellow students also felt the same way, wondering if the administration really lost it this time.

Did they really think Osama Bin Laden or any potential terrorist might come sneaking up to Maine South and throw some anthrax in a sink?

T w o weeks later, my opinion hasn't diminished. This is not to say that we should stop taking precautions. We should not ignore the dangers occurring in the new world around us.

Yet how about keeping some perspective here? Next thing you know, we'll be buying anthrax home-test kits. Maybe students should begin wearing gloves as they handle mail received in homeroom.

Terrorism is defined as "the use of terror, violence, and intimidation to achieve an end."

Creating panic and chaos within our country is what the terrorists of September 11th wanted. Are we letting them win? Yes, reactions such as those at Maine South are what they wanted.

Do not let terrorism get the better of you.

Teachers should go on teaching, students learning, parents raising sane kids, and the administration keeping its eye on the school.

If we start to lose it, we will lose our unity.

So let us unite here, and keep our sanity.

We will need it one day.

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SOUTHWORDS • NOVEMBER 1, 2001

Staff Review

A new way to read and thinks

by Deanna Oleske I am a big fan of Barbara Kingsolver. unique story to my brain.

Her writing surpasses all other contempoMs. Kingsolver writes by intertwining rary literature with her unique style. When different stories from different people and I read one of her books, perspectives, but the I am so totally engulfed reader has to piece it toH / » p t R A W 0 i 0 with her poetic styling gether to make it one big that I rarely notice the picture. Yes, confusing changing world around sounding, but comme. Her previous book, pletely intriguing while Poisonwood Bible, had reading. Each person has enchanted me so much a smaller inside story that I was looking forthat pieces together the ward to another advenbigger picture. Each pert *,-,' i r / ture with Ms. son is somehow interreKingsolver leading the lated with another. way.

This is completely amazing because at first When Prodigal Sumit seems as though they mer came out, I was unare not related other than sure whether I would li>-. s«l i n all the characters live in like it or not because the the same location, but setting was in the Appay HA B R I D G E D soon things are revealed lachian Mountains-a and the most interesting less exotic setting compared to the previous Congo. I finally twist occurs connecting everything in the coughed up $26.00, determined to give it a same universe. One thing all three characchance. In the instant I picked uo the book, ters do have in common is: coyotes. CoyI had no idea I would literally not put it otes that are migrating, surviving, and livdown for the next three days. Like a starv- ing. This is the animal that cormects the small ing child, I fed my mind with a completely stories to the big picture.

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Barbara Kingsolver has done it again. She absolutely amazes me with her complexity and beauty of her novels. Anyone who wants a new way of reading, or even thinking, should put their nose deep in this book. (continuedfrom page 4) So, I suppose many would say that there is not much I can do at this point but smile at what was and strap in for the road ahead. But I have a new plan; I'm going to slow down. I'm not going to rush through every moment with my good friends worried about the college applications that loom over my head. Instead, I'm going to treasure each moment and create even more wonderful memories. I'm not going to set it into high gear until June; right now I've got to put it into neutral. I've simply got to roll through, taking pictures of all of the scenery I pass.

To those of you who think yourself far enough away, think again. These years fly. When you think you cannot get to senior year quick enough, think again. Don't race through high school, try to pause every now and again and soak in all that surrounds you. Truly, the moments of high school are fleeting.

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SOUTHWORDS â&#x20AC;˘ NOVEMBER 2, 2001

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by Teresa Rufo What would you think if your future husband were legally able to physically punish you? Or what would you think if you could not vote or even go onto college, all because you are female?

That is what life was like for many American women up until the late nineteen hundreds.

Today we celebrate the eighty-first anniversary of women's right to vote. Eighty-one years ago today, November 2, 1920, eighteen million women voted for the first time in the history of America.

This could not have taken place without two brave women: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton grew up with a father who was not pleased with her gender.

Her father would always say, "Elizabeth, if only you were a boy." This comment encouraged her more than discouraged her. She pushed for her rights as a woman and fought or her acceptance in the world.

Stanton attended many conventions and meetings that supported women's rights. At one of these conventions she met Susan B. Anthony. They immediately became friends, sharing their common goals and interests.

The two women came together and

worked as a team. Their friendship, courage, and intensity brought strength and a sense of power to other women around the world.

Anthony and Stanton used each other's

personal strengths to persuade the world.

Elizabeth Stanton once said, "I am a better writer, she is the better critic, and together we have made arguments that have stood unshaken by the storm of thirty long years; arguments that no man answered."

Susan B. Anthony was arrested in November 1872. She stubbornly refused to deposit bail and in return subjected herself to

Life after high school

by Joanna Czamecka Many Maine South students are now looking towards the future. Starting as early as sophomore year, they begin to think about their post high school plans. Everything from choice of college to whether they will live in a dorm room will go through a student's mind. However, college is not for everybody.

College is not for Rudy Merx. By age twenty-six, he has accomplished the majority of his goals.

"I was very impatient as a teenager," says Merx. "When everyone was thinking about college, I was thinking about traveling, living my own life. College didn't seem as fun ^o me as it did to everyone else."

And that is why Merx made the decision to be a travel guide. Able to live in Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, Belgium, and France, he has had no regrets. It has given him the

freedom, excitement, and human interaction he had always wanted.

"Even if I had studied abroad in high school or college, I wouldn't have gotten the same experience. Being a tour guide in foreign countries is amazing. In my mind there is no better way to immerse yourself in another's culture," comments Merx.

However, every job has its downfalls.

That is something everyone needs to think about when planning their future. If the positives outweigh the negatives, then go for it.

For Merx, not being able to see his family for long periods of time and seeing the same museums over and over made the job almost unbearable.

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jail for the sake of her convictions. She emerged as a hero to many and, finally, a new amendment was agreed upon. The nineteenth Amendment was approved by Congress-it granted women the right to vote.

Unfortunately, Anthony died before she could see the outcome of her fight for equality. Other women who helped Stanton and Anthony later got to see their dream come true.

Anthony and Stanton's profound fight encouraged more demonstrations, conventions, protests, petitions, and persuasion by other women. Even today, women are supporting equal rights and we see an increase of women's voices and faces in politics and public life. Anthony and Stanton are well recognized today for their strength and optimism. They never gave up. They fought until the end. Susan B. Anthony always said, "Failure is impossible."

We should remember this as we perform our daily rituals. Eighty-one years ago many of the things we do today would have been illegal.

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SOUTHWORDS â&#x20AC;˘ NOVEMBER Z 2001

Where are you going to apply?by Emily Haak Ever since their education began, there have been those high school students who are intent upon continuing their learning at a school "out East." Automatically schools such as Harvard, Dartmouth and Yale come to mind; however, there are more schools to the East than the well-known Ivy League power houses.

Four such schools are the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

These schools offer many benefits to prospective students, such as a first-rate education, and a chance to experience the world outside of Park Ridge.

The University of Pennsylvania was founded by Benjamin Franklin, who had the notion that students should learn "everything that is useful and everything that is ornamental."

Although lesser known, Penn is considered one of the elite Ivy League schools, and the 2001 edition of the U.S. News and World Reports ranked it as the sixth school in the entire nation. Consequently, and not surprisingly, Penn is highly selective.

With an undergrad class of nearly 10, 000, the school has a lively social scene. The campus, which is self-contained but in the city of Philadelphia, makes for an urban setting with all of the advantages that a city has to offer. It is particularly beautiful, complete with archaic buildings covered in ivy. For those who are interested in a school steeped in history and academic excellence, University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful possibiUty. Thomas Jefferson had an idea: teachers and their students should live in close proximity to one another, so that they may circulate their knowledge with one another.

Thus, the University of Virginia was bom.

It is the highest-ranked public school in the nation, and it offers the wide range of aca-

demic studies that come standard with a larger school. The campus of UVA is particularly beautiful. The famous Rotunda (modeled off of the Roman Pantheon) ornaments the lawn, where students and staff still live in coexistence in accordance with Jefferson's original plan. UVA is often referred to as the "Public Ivy," and competition is stiff. If one's academic record is up to par, however, UVA should not be looked over because the school offers great academics with the philosophies of Jefferson sprinkled on top.

When people hear about Duke University, they automatically think of the stellar Blue

Devils basketball team. What they fail to notice, at times, is the eighth-ranked school in the nation under all of that basketball fever.

Duke's location in Durham, North Carolina, makes it a first rate university for a couple of reasons. As a result of its close proximity to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carohna State University, it is able to share books as well as research with these schools. Therefore, Duke is one of the premier institutes for scientific research in the world.

Duke's location in Durham is also excellent because it makes for a remarkable campus. The campus covers a vast area, much

ofit preserved forests. The campus is actually divided into three smaller ones. All freshmen are housed exclusively on the East campus, and classes take place on the East and West campuses. The campus is beautiful, because the different smaller campuses are in two different architectural styles: Gothic and American. While the campus is breathtaking, due to its size, buses are supplied to ferry students around the campus.

For those who are looking for a superb academic school with some spirit, Duke University is perfect.

Very close to Duke is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This is a excellent public school, and since they are a state-funded university, it heavily favors North Carolinians. In fact, only 18% of its undergrad enrollment of just over 15,000 are from out of state. Consequently, to be_ admitted from out of st^ is extremely difficult.

It is well worth it though, because UNCChapel Hill offers what many consider a perfect college experience. It has it all: a marvelous campus, a great college town, and a team that every one loves to cheer for.

The school offers the typical advantages and disadvantages of a pubUc university. With a large student body, there is a lot of diversity. Many of the upper-level courses, however, are taught by teaching assistants, instead of professors. In many ways, however, UNCChapel Hill is a school that bridges the gap between the Big Ten schools here, and the need to go away for college.

When applying for college, there are many schools that would fit the bill. For those who are intent upon breaking away from their hometown as part of their c ^ ^ lege education, these four are universit^^P that offer top-notch education, a wonderful college experience, and a chance to make a "home away from home."

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SOUTHWORDS â&#x20AC;˘ NOVEMBER 2, 2001

^Thinking ahead

by Alison Balaskovits A bright smile shined out above soft, yet tired eyes. Her hair was pulled back in a neat and no-nonsense bun. She stood before the counter with her forest green apron on.

"Can I help you?"

Jeanine Balaskovits is an employee at Starbucks coffeehouse in uptown Park Ridge. She works approximately six days a week for a total of forty hours.

"It was pretty easy to leam how to make the drinks, although I kept spilling hot coffee on myself at first, ouch!" she laughed.

Jeanine first attended Dominican University before deciding to work full time.

"I slacked off. The college life was a bit too much for me, and I didn't go to class as often as I should have," she stated with a grin.

She now has to work tirelessly to pay for car insurance and room and board. But she is attending Oakton Community College and is currently enrolled in two psychology courses.

"I've never really enjoyed school. Working is really hard though. You have to get up at five in the morning to open the store, and then stay sometimes past midnight for closing. If the store happens to be extremely messy, it takes longer," she concluded, wiping off the counter.

After ten months of working at Starbucks, Jeanine has moved to the position of Shift Manager, but she is considering leaving work permanently to attend school full time.

"You really can't get that far without an education. I am used to high living, and you need a decent paying job to live that way. I have been considering beauticians' school," she added as an afterthought.

Slowly the lights go down in Starbucks.

The customers have all gone home, and the store is just about clean.

"I suppose if I had a second chance, I wouldn't have slacked off as much. Work is a lot harder than people seem to think it is."

Life after high school continued from page 7 'There's the tomb, just go downstairs and have a look and I'll meet you back up here.'" Even during these times Merx was able to see the benefits.

Merx always remembered that the paths of life would have ups and downs, so he took the adventure to heart. He had learned about many cultures, customs, and beliefs, but what he remembered most was the power of human interaction. He had a passion for people and this was the best way to fulfill it.

Now thirty-six years old and a graduate of Universite de Mons-Hainaut in business, he has not one regret. Merx had all the experiences that he felt were necessary to prepare him to make life decisions.

As for future goals, Merx says, "I want to open up a Belgium Pub in Florida to bring some of my experiences closer to home."

What we leam from his experience is to follow your heart. Do whatever makes you happy, because it is your life. College isn't for everybody.

There's more to Indiana than corn....

by Doug Link What happens when you mix taking tough classes, living in a dorm, eating cafeteria food, attending Boilermaker football games, and partying once in awhile? You end up with "Jane Doe," a college student who is finishing up her years of studying child education at Purdue University.

Getting used to college life was difficult for Jane at first. According to her, "The worst part of my college experience was moving away from home freshman year," Ironically, her most enjoyable college experience now is having the freedom of Uving without the aid of her parents everyday.

Jane has two years of college left after this year. "School is going all right, my grades are about average and my classes are okay," she remarks as she reflects over the school year.

As for the workload, she studies her col'lege classes for about the same amount of time as she did in high school, but says, "I probably don't study as much as I should, but I do okay."

She is taking multiple courses to earn her degree in child education. Some of these include classes that emphasize communication skills, methods of dealing with young children, and general methods of teaching materials to students.

Out of all the classes she has taken in college and at Maine South, she says, "The most boring class I took in high school was plane geometry, and the most boring class I took in college was Bio 101."

"College classes are much more spread out and involve a lot more listening than high school classes did," she comments. She also likes the college schedule more than the way high school classes are scheduled.

As for her thoughts about the campus at

Purdue University, she says "It may be Indiana, but it still is a very nice campus and it's easy to get around."

In addition to a nice campus, she also thinks the students and faculty at Purdue University get along well with one another.

She has, however, noted that, "There is always someone that you just can't seem to get along with well."

Jane enjoys the social aspect of Purdue as well. She is living in a sorority this year, and she likes all of her roommates. When it comes to college sports, her favorite thing to do with her friends is to attend the football games.

Living away from home has its benefitsyou get to live with many people of your own age. She says, "I enjoy living in a sorority more than anywhere else because it's easier to party-not that I do that much."

Jane is enjoying her life at Purdue University. She likes her classes in child education, and Purdue offers just what she needs from a university.

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SOUTHWORDS â&#x20AC;˘ KOVHMBHR I 2001

In it for the long run South Stats

by Austin Gibbons Success has been tough to come by in the past weeks for the boys' cross-country team. Yet they still find a way. A little luck has beenout of their grasp, yet they still have found ways to get things done. The season is nearing its end, and the Hawks have walked proudly into their Conference meets, as well as Regionals and the up and the Sectional Meet.

As the Hawks strolled into the Conference meet at home, things looked like the weather: gloomy. In a brisk wind and a steady rain, not to mention the mud and standing water, the Hawks pushed through.

The team took a disappointing 5th place, beating only Waukegan. But, there were some good signs, as they were only 8 points out of 4th, and 10 points out of 3rd. With 3 out of the top 5 runners out to injury, this wasn't a bad finish. Tony LoBianco had an outstanding race, gaining All-Conference honors, with his 3rd place finish. He covered the mud soaked course in a time 15:58.

He was only 4 seconds out of 2nd. Austin Gibbons also ran a good race missing an AllConference spot by only 1 place. He covered the three-mile trek in 16:36. Chris Mitchell was next in the chute, in 27th place with a time of 17:47. He was closely followed by Sean Moran (32nd, 18:33) and Mike Anderson(34th, 18:59).

Next they rolled into the Regional meet.

Things were looking a bit better with the addition of 2 sophomores and a freshman to mix things up. At Harms Woods on Saturday October 20, the Hawks took a fourth place finish and advanced to the Sectional meet. LoBianco had another outstanding race stealing another 3rd place finish, only 5 seconds behind the winner.

He earned a medal for his outstanding 15:55 on the water-laden course. Chris McGuire also had a good race finishing 13th in 16:37. After coming back from oral surgery one week ago, this was an outstanding feat. Gibbons was next in with a mediocre 23rd place finish in a time of 17:01. Next were sophomores Mark Fulara and Lee Camarano, both meeting their challenges, grabbing 31 st and 33rd place, respectively.

Fulara and Camarano covered the treck in 17:22 and 17:29. Then came freshman phenom Craig Conrad (36th, 17:35) and Chris Mitchell (44th, 17:54).

With these results in mind, the Hawks were looking for a strong finish in a talented field at the Sectional meet. They took up battle with perennial state champions York, Fenton, and Oak Park River Forest, among others. The Hawks knew it would get heated, but they looked to excel and they showed the world just who they were.

3,176.82 the number of miles the girl's swim team has swum collectively this year in practice. That's enough miles to get to Los Angeles and back.

32 number of points given up by the football teams defense in 9 games.

Sprinting towards a finish Swimmin'strong

by Kara Collins The girls' cross-country team is finishing this season on top. They captured the CSL South conference title October 13th at home. The team finished undefeated in dual meets (5-0).

It was rainy and cold, but that didn't stop the girls from running. In the conference meet, freshman Kim Coppin lead the way with a third place finish (15:50). Right behind her were Lauran Cordaro (4th, 16:00) and Katie Coppin (5th, 16:04). All three earned all-conference honors. Jestina Orlando (15th, 16:45), Morgan Sokes (20th, 16:57), Mary Payne (27th, 17:12) also helped the team to victory.

They headed towards the regional meet with a victory in mind. On October 20th they did just that. Again, Kim Coppin lead the Hawks and the rest of the nine-team field to

by Emma Sarran The Maine South girls' swim team is victory at the Loyola Regional. Kim comnearing the end of their season . In the past pleted the 2.5-mile course first with a wintwo weeks they have been very successful ning time of 15:28. Cordaro was right bewith their individual swims and the whole hind her and placed second with a time of team scores.

15:36. Katie Coppin was up with the leadOn October 12th, they hosted a ers, too, and finished seventh with a time of meet against fellow CSL team Waukegan, 15:53. Orlando, Sokes, Payne, and Kelly and won 144 to 35. First places were taken Haas also competed for the Hawks. by Maine South swimmers in every event The 1 -2 finish, along with the help of the that evening. other Hawk runners, gave Maine South a second place finish as a team and they adThe following morning, the Hawks vanced as a whole team to the sectional meet, hosted their 27th annual Hawk Relays inwhich took place last Saturday at Niles vite, a competitive swim meet, with six West. teams including Maine South, Yorjc }rk^ The team did exceptionally well, and with Hoffman Estates, Leyden, Highland Pi everyone healthy at this critical time in the and Niles North. York won the meet whT h^^ season the Hawks are sprinting towards an Maine South followed in second place. The excellent finish . The team looks to be just Hawks are swimming toward a strong finish to the season. as successful next season.

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S o c c e r e n d g a m e kicks off

by Stejfan Mirsky With the Maine South boys' soccer taki n g on the IHSA State soccer playoffs, they been anxiously preparing for the stiff competition they will face as they make their way to the state championship. Over the past couple of weeks, the mighty Hawks have stunned their opponents with an insurmountable number of goals. 18 in all, and to top it off, Kenny Johnson has only given up 6 goals to opponents. In the past five games,

Maine South has won 18-6.

Among the most notable games were a 5-2 thrashing of Niles North and an 8-1 punishment over Deerfield, with Jim Denk scoring a hat trick in the process. In the victory over Prospect, all the Hawks' seniors were recognized for their unending contributions the Maine South Boy's soccer program, and J.K. Shemluck was celebrated as the soccer hero. He scored both goals in the 2-0 win

over the Prospect Knights.

The Hawks' playoff season began on October 23rd, with a victory over Maine East 2-0.

Due this season's great success, the Hawks have obtained the Number 1 seed in the IHSA Sectional. The Hawks look to crush the competition and roll on to a State Championship berth. They plan to go a long way.

Monsters of the gridiron

by Olson bv Dave Dave Olson The Hawk boys have been rolling right along through their first 9 games, and they definitely don't plan to stop. When the Hawks played Niles West, Mark Ori stood out with three touchdown catches, and two interceptions. Tony Wnek had four touchdown passes total that game, with one going to Dave Olson.

On Homecoming the team showed all the alumni that this team was something special. The defense was stifling, posting a shutkut, and knocking Evanston's starting, and jackup quarterback out of the game. The defense has let up 14 points total all year, which is phenomenal.

Helping the defense keep that total low

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Next the Hawks slipped over to Waukegan for what was to be a sloppy game, played in the mud, with a constant downpour. Fumbles were the prominent play, when Brendan Cameron set a new state record for the most fumble recoveries r: 6 in all. John Chaput also added one, making the grand total 7 recoveries by the Hawks.

The defense remained perfect again, despite the big scare as Brian Kura, on a play after his two touchdowns, stepped in front of a Dave Olson punt, which sent the ball sailing backwards. If it weren't for the kicker's fine

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The Glenbrook South Titans were next up in the regular season. The Hawks proved they were no match for the dominant defense and punishing offense when they demolished the Titans 52-18. With the regular season ending, the Hawks look to the playoffs, as they have taken the Number 2 seed in the newly established class 8A state playoffs. The Hawks have been reminded of their last 9-0 season, where they went into the playoffs and came out 1 round later after an opening round loss 19-10 to Belvidere. The Hawks will block that out as they drive to repeat as State Champions. ^

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Bringin' home the hardware

by Kara Dollaske In the words of Mrs. Bondi, "State is a different animal." Be this as it may, this year Girls' Tennis Team definitely tamed the wild beast. The six person squad of singles players Monica Milewski and Jeanne Mollner and the doubles teams of Liz Bondi & Caroline Brzozowski and Megen Briars & Kara Dollaske captured the team 2nd place trophy on Saturday, October 20th after 3 long days of tennis.

Unfortunately, the meet wasn't down state, but instead hosted by Prospect High School. After getting over the anguish of missing a tennis road trip, Briars and Dollaske won two of their matches, while Mollner won thre.^ of her matches. Milewski won all her matches Thursday and Friday finishing third overall on Saturday. The dynamic duo of Bondi and Brzozowski won all their matches and played for the championship on Saturday afternoon. They fought

hard and finished in an incredible second place.

All these matches combined to give the Hawks 32 points, securing them a Team 2nd place in state just ahead of West Aurora and behind Lake Forrest, (side note: Despite the tradition of New Trier dominating the finals.

there was not a Trevian to be found in the final round, placing them in 7th place. Tear,

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tear) With this accompUshment came a huge trophy, medals, a ceremony and even Mr. and Mrs. Deines coming to show their support with the big "M" flag. Who knew it wasn't just for football games! Bringin' home the hardware wouldn't have been possible with out the dedication of the whole varsity squad, loyal fans, carbohydrate experts over at Bamelli's and sandwich artists at Subways all over the Chicagoland area.

The Hawks will be losing seven seniors this year, leaving big shoes to fill for the JVers and youngins on varsity.

The seniors want to send a shout-out to all the girls fcj great season of hilarious h» videos, pasta parties, field trips, victories and, most of all, laughs. We leave you with the words of Ferris Beuller: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it". The season may have flown by, but the memories will last a lifetime.

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Player Stats: Sport: Tennis- Singles Record: 32-2 Rank in State: 3rd Rank in Nation: 33rd

Graduating Year: 2005