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Brotherhood's plans by Laura Jacox • "Welcome back everybody." als to help them gain further independence. Though that comment is probably met Brotherhood members, along with many with a resounding groan, it is the beginning other students, participated in Relay for Life, of a new year. Brotherhood is still organiz- the highpoint of many people's high school ing exciting and rewarding programs for this years. Students took part in an all night year. Brotherhood walkathon at our is hoping for an very own Wilson even more successfield to help raise ful year than last, money for breast and there are a cancer research. number of new ofAlso, organizing ficers to help. The Special Olympics new secretaries arc served as a service Karen Kaczmrek activity for many and Ashley members involved in this Razaeizadeh branch of Broth. The newly erhood. Overall, elected members of the summer was the executive counrelaxing, eventful, cil are Laura Jacox, This year. Brotherhood plans many activi and rewarding for Carolyn Ellefson, Brotherhood Christina Filati, ties including a food drive. members. ; Shawna Ohm, and Mary Pat Rooney. This year should prove to be productive Brotherhood had a restful, yet active summer program. Members took part in indi- and enjoyable. Brotherhood is looking fori' yidual volunteer activities around the city ward to seeing many students working and continued working through Avenues to within the program. Interested incoming Independence. This organization works with members will be considered for induction mentally and physically disabled individu- in January.
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The beginning of the school year is the time to figure out what type of extra-curricular activities will shape every students high school years. It is a good idea to get involved here at Maine South. For students curious to know about Student Council, it is a group of highly dedicated people that spearhead events like Homecoming, Vshow. Food Drive and the assemblies. Next year the events will have just a little more dazzle to them, because it is the tenth year of District 207. Therefore, the activities planned will be very interesting. First,Student Council plan to paint the windows in both the front and back halls with a little help from our friends at pep-council. Student Council will als decorate the halls with the appropriate motif of "There's no place like homecoming," and who knows what other exciting experiences may be in stock. A little dedication can go a long way. Student council welcomes new members. If ^Bfl^ students are interested, please stop by ^^^ Student Council office and talk to one of the members. Without volunteers, the events would not be possible; it isn't the president and sponsors that get jobs done, it's the people that want to get the work done. = ^
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by Monika Bysiecki been the topic of the task force's discussion Uptown has long been a quaint location lyzing public opinion surveys and hearing for the past ten months. The drafting of the where Park Ridgians go to meet with fam- input and feedback from other Park Ridge departments and master plan was undertaken in the winter of ily and friends. councils. 2001—two years after the council was iniThe popularity At these first tiated. Tne plans focuses on four basic arof this meeting meetings, the task eas: the Library Block, the Triangle Block, place has not force identified its the Southwest Sector, and the Bredemann/ gone unnoticed mission and objec- Reservoir Area. by the City of tives. One of its iniThe Bredemann/Reservoir Area will bePark Ridge. The tiatives was making come public property resulting from an accity has decided sure that all associa- quisition. Here, more retail stores and a to expand and tions having any in- brand-name store are planned. The city is renovate the histerests at stake in the planning to renovate unattractive buildings, toric location. redevelopment to build more apartments, and to add retail The city is would be able to stores in all four sectors. attempting to rehave input in the The master plan was met with little redesign the layplans. sistance from out of the tri-inSome such residents; most tersection of Proposed by the Library Board, these blue g r o u p s residents apNorthwest prints for an expanded library were rejected were the _^ m I P'"o^6'l the Highway, bx the Task Force. Chamber Busse, and I Mi WKS^t renovations. Prospect without losing the homey feeling of Commerce, the Uptown BusiThe only maof the area. Also, it is attempting to ac- ness Association, the Economic jor issue that count for the demand for more retail prop- Development Corporation, and the had raised erty, and try to balance the public's con- Library Board, states the Uptown concern was Advisory Task Force website. cern with that of the businesses. the fate of the In September of 1999, the Uptown Ad- Other objectives included forming Park Ridge Livisory Task Force was established to de- a plan for the redevelopment and brary. sign the "new uptown." Ellen Upton, the selecting a developer. The LiThe following year, the activiAlthough the renovations w^ill be biary Board newly appointed chairperson of the recently established council, revealed to the Park ties of the task force focused on widespread, the City has stated its wanted to Ridge Herald-Advocate that she assumed public and corporate input. The dedication to maintaining and pre build a 20 milthat within a year or two the planning pro- suggestions and comments were serving the historic and architeclion dollar, 30, comtural buildings in the Uptown area cess would be 000 square complete and foot library; piled the actual renothese provisions were rejected by the City and shared vations would Council and Task Force. Other minor with the City begin. Little changes to the draft were suggested by resiCouncil. From did she know these com- dents at Public Input Meetings in March. that the Finally, after all suggestions were conments, the adcommittee's visory, with the sidered and all revisions were made, the city endeavor help of the Council voted on the master plan and made would take planning con- it a part of the City's Comprehensive Plan over three sultants, TPAP for July of this year. Renovations are going years to com( T r k 1 a , to begin shortly and are predicted to last 10 plete. P e 11 i g r e w, to 20 years the Uptown Park Ridge: Draft In October Allen, and Plan Report summarizes. of 1999, the But no matter what renovations are made Payne), began task force held in the quaint uptown area, the friendly atto formulate The master plans include the redevelopment of the its first meet- Library Block, the Triangle Block, the Southwest Sec plans for the mosphere will never change. Residents will ing, and conse- 'or, and the Bredemann/Resen'oir Area. layout of Up- always feel an urge to take a stroll down the quently began inviting streets where time seems to stand town. its long journey. It began the task of anaThe solidification of a master plan has still.
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SOIITHWORDS • AUCillST 26, 2002
•Student Opinion
A new experience hy Emily Haak Well, another school year has begun, and in my old and wise age of seventeen I have been asked to share a few words to kick off the year with a bang. This would be much easier if 1 had a crystal ball so that I could tell you all what this school year will bring. Or, if I was old and wise, because then my advice would actually be of some merit, and not just some sappy teenage stream of conscienceness. But, since I forgot my crystal ball on the airplane over the summer, and 1 am not aging faster than the rest of the population, this is all that I have to offer: To the freshmen, welcome to Maine South. Believe if or not. I might be the most jealous of your position. You have the opportunity to start completely fresh. Take this opportunity to start off on a good foot; you'll thank yourself for it later. To the sophomores, I urge you to thoroughly savor this year. This is the last year when you don't have to think about college, or about a million standardized tests. Just enjoy the year. To the juniors, I wish you God's speed in completing this year. Bear in mind that after this year it gets easier, and it has been my experience that no one has been killed by a standardized test (although, I know a few who have come pretty close). Fare thee well.... And to the seniors, I just want to gently remind you that this is indeed our last year at Maine South. So, this is the last chance we get to do whatever it is that we haven't had the courage to do before. I hope that none of you do anything rash; skydiving isn't for everyone, bui try out for that team, or audition for that group, or ask out the girl, or take that class -the list goes on. Most all. enjoy the people that you spend your time with, because next year who knows by how many miles you'll be separated. So, there you nave it. Most of that is my own experience, so you can take it or leave it: it doesn't make much difference to me. After re-reading this, however, I think that maybe while I'm not any older, I may be wiser than I give myself credit for.
by Julie Adamcyzk August 25, 1999, 6A: I remember the awful knot in my stomach as I took my first steps toward the foreboding Maine South cafeteria the first day of my freshman year The looming stench of ribwiches and rubbery chicken nuggets, the yellow glare from the sun outside reflecting off the tables, the sound of excited conversation - I walked alone. It was about 9:00 that morning, during my first Maine South passing period, when I discovered that not one of my friends had the same lunch period. I felt an immediate sense of panic wash over me as I began to dread the moment when I would have to walk through those cafeteria doors by myself. As I timidly crept over to a table with a few mildly recognizable faces, visions of rejection and being ostracized for the next four years filled my head. Maybe this was due to my insecurities, or my inaccurate impressions of a high school filled with exclusive crowds like the Pink Ladies andT-Birds who would not include me and pick on me if I dared sit by them. I worried that as a result of that moment I would end up at the very bottom of the social ladder, the student that everyone picked on-or worse yet, ignored. I smiled as other students moved over to make room at the end of the bench. We have all had those humbling experiences in life: those moments of truth when
we feel as though we simply don't know where we belong. No matter how popular you are with others, how many abilities and talents you have, or how many people you know, there are times when we all question our capacities to make a good impression of ourselves. Maybe you have never experienced this in the halls of Maine South, but rest assured that some day at a job interview, audition or social gathering, it may all come down to taking a deep breath and taking a chance. To all of you walking into the Maine South cafeteria for the first time today, good luck and God Speed. For me, some of those people at that cafeteria table have become my closest friends, while others are acquaintances with which I still share pleasant hellos in the hallways. Whether today you're by yourself or surrounded by a crowd of friends, rememba that those cafeteria doors are one of the mat" instances in which we tend to over-exaggerate and over-dramatize our flaws and limitations. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." I often remember this and tell myself to hold my head up high, for it is often during those moments in life where we feel the most worried and vulnerable that things end up turning out best.
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SOUTHUORDS • AlIGUS'l" 2(.. 2002
•Staff Opinion
Enjoy the new year by Kara Collins Welcome back for another exciting year at Maine South. Also, welcome to all the new students here for their first day. lone Skye once said, "It's important to get involved and stand up for what you believe in." I remember when I was a freshman that I was told to get involved in many activities. I did, and it has helped me in so many different ways. Getting involved may seem difficult at such a large school, but it"s not. There are many extra-curricular activities offered here, that there is something for everyone. From sports to academic clubs, I am sure that there is a place for you somewhere. Maine South is an excellent school that tries to fulfill everyone's needs. By joining
a club or a team you are able to fulfill your own needs. Making friends, having fun, and learning are all parts of the experience at Maine South. Being a part of an organization can help you fit in and be recognized as a talented student. High school is a very important time of your life and it is important to enjoy your experiences and have a good time. I am constantly reminded of one anonymous quote, "Enjoy yourself. These are the good old days you're going to miss in the years ahead." The beginning of the school year is a great time to start getting involved and enjoying yourself whether you are a freshman or a senior. We want to see your faces out there.
Coffee overload by Michelle Le
It stands on almost every comer of Park Ridge. We love it. We want it. We just have to have it. But why so many? I am talking about the multiple locations of Starbucks coffee in this small town of Park Ridge. There is more than enough coffee to go around. It is nice to have one, but two? The larger Starbucks located on Northwest Highway is situated close to the busier area of Park Ridge. Perhaps the location was deliberate to lure more customers in. Friday nights here are popular among high school students. TTie service is fast and organized. There are plenty of seats and space to sit and talk with friends. Tired of the crowds and need some quiet time? The solution stands less than a mile away. The second Starbucks is located on the other side of Uptown. This coffee shop is only a block away so do not go grabbing your running shoes. It is across from the library, next to Hallmark, and the other small shops. Just because it isn't next to Oberweiss, doesn't mean that it does not get as much business. It is equally as nice, and the coffee tastes the same. They have the
same cups, green straws, drink names, and music. Someone who has never been here could probably read this article and confidently say that both of the Starbucks are identical. Next time you go Uptown and you need a drink, there is nothing to fear. Just turn and you will bump into a Starbucks coffee shop. Mugs, games, coffee grounds, candy, and even t-shirts are offered to the customers. It is so popular that we are willing to pay for the overpriced drinks. Coffee is turning into a need, more like an addiction. There are more and more locations popping up in your local grocery store as I speak. Going to school, I see one or two students in firstperiod classes carries around their Frappachinos, and on some days, I might even be one of them. Folgers coffee? I don't think so. Gloria Jeans? Nice try, but not good enough. The size of Park Ridge makes the topic of so many of these coffee shops easier to poke fun at. Maybe the reason we have two Starbucks Uptown is to have more to enjoy. Starbucks coffee is good, but the need for two of them is beyond me.
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SOUTHWORDS • AUGUST 26. 2002
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The game of schoor by Steve Maturno ^^^ School is thought of as many things: a place of learning, a place to socialize, but most often, a place that is all too boring and brings with it too much work. Well, school will always be the same, but what can be different is the way that you look at it. School is a game similar to the game we play in everyday life. Whether it's soccer, gold, or even Monopoly, school is comparable. What do all games have in common? Many games have points, most require a great deal of thinking and logic, and you usually have to invest some sort of effort to be successful. Games have rules and rewards, both of which school contains, in some way, shape or form. For instance, we have many rules including the disliked "ID" or even the "no food in classroom" rule, which is widely broken. Then there are the rewards, but for these you have to dig much deeper. Many people come to school every day because they have to. They do not realize what exactly they are getting out of school, except a lot of homework and a few upcoming tests. Sounds more like a punishment, but wait.
what about the friends you have, or the sports you enjoy participating in, or even the teacher you love to annoy with your silly sarcastic remarks? These "rewards", whether you realize it or not, are what help
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month. Maybe you will be elected as an officer of a club or promoted to team captain. Maybe you will even get a scholarship to your dream school. Play the game incorrectly and you might see a lot of reassignment or receive a lot of detentions. You probably will not play sports, or be involved in drama, or be in any clubs. You will come to school just to come and get it over with, not to explore the endless possibilities that Maine South has to offer. You may regret the things you did not do in high school after you graduate. High school only happens once, so when it happens, make the most of it. Do not fret over every point you lost in your classes and the extra credit you regret not doing; instead, think of school as a game. It is a game in which you can control the outcome. Every student enrolled here has or has had a choice to make the first day of his or her freshman year: whether they will study, work harj participate, or whether they will rebel, ani be lazy. Whichever route is decided upon, determines the outcome of the game, so choose
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The complete list of activities Fine Arts Clubs
Other Activities
Art Club Chamber Choir Chamber Orchestra Chorus (Boys') Color Guard (Flag Corp) Concert Choir Glee (Girls') Jazz Band Marching Band Photo Club Stage Band Theatrical Technicians Guild Thespian Society Tri-M Music Society Vocal Jazz Ensemble V-Show WMTH-Radio WMTH/TV ZOETROPE (Film Club)
Auto Club Child Care Occupations (CCO) Class of 2003 (Seniors) Class of 2004 (Juniors) Class of 2005 (Sophmores) Class of 2006 (Freshmen) DECA (Distributive Educational Clubs of America) Drug Free Schools Ecology Club Equinox (Creative Writing) Eyrie (Yearbook) FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) French Club German Club Hawk Pride Health Unlimited Hellenic Club (Greek Culture) HERO Intramurals (Co-Ed) Intramurals (Team) Italian Club Juggling Club Junior/Senior Leader Program Local History Society Maine Historical Society Marlin Synchronized Swim Club MClub Model UN Monday Morning Sports Announcers Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) National Forensic League National Honor Society Orchesis (Dance Club) Peers Reaching Out Pep Council" Hawkeyes" Project Connect (Mentoring) Quill and Scroll (Journalism) Reaching (Foreign Language Magazine) SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) Skating Club Ski Club Southwords Spanish Club Sports Medicine Club SPUD (Students Promoting Unity & Diversity) Studio 207 (Sewing Club) Student Council Varsity Club VICA (Vocational Club)
Competitive Clubs Cheerleaders Chess Club Constitution Team First Aid Team Hawkettes (Pom Pon) Mathletes Mock Trial Team Scholastic Bowl Science Olympiad Speech Team
Service Clubs Amnesty International Audio-Visual Staff Brotherhood Society Key Club Lighting Crew Office Helpers Swim Timers Theater Tech Trainers' Club Wrestle Techs
Make the most of your high school experience. Get invoived!
Sports Fall:
Cross Country (Boys' & Girls') Football Golf(Boys'& Girls') Soccer (Boys') Swimming (Girls') Volleyball (Girls')
Winter: Basketball (Boys' & Girls'), Gymnastics (Girls') Swimming (Boys') Track (Boys & Girls') Wrestling (Boys')
Spring: Badmintion (Girls') Baseball Gymnastics (Boys') Soccer (Girls') Softball Tennis (Boys') Volleyball (Boys')
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Featu ring a close Amnesty International
by Monika Bysiecki Amnesty International is an organization that attempts to achieve basic civil liberties for all. Members write letters to foreign officials pleading for the correction of injustices. A Special Focus Case is established, which concentrates on attaining civil rights for a specific person. Throughout the year. Amnesty members write to the head of government about the specific case. Members of Amnesty International all around the world send thousands of letters to correct unjust laws or regulations. The letters show Amnesty's opposition to the government's policies; the shear volume of the letters sent demonstrates to the government the amount of opposition to the policies. Also, members organize a Student Action Week where they post banners, answer questions, and have petitions signed. The club meets every two weeks from 3:(X)p.m. to 3:30p.m. on Wednesday.
Brotherhood by Katie Feiereisel Brotherhood, Maine South's community service organization, is one ofthe best ways to get involved during the school year. Brotherhood members meet once a month in the cafeteria to discuss multitudes of upcoming service opportunities in which everyone can get involved. Some of the most popular of these options are the annual Brotherhood car wash, monthly visits to the REST shelter in Chicago to serve dinner to the homeless, the annual dance Marathon, and much more. In order to become a member of Brotherhood you must complete an application near the end of first semester. Once a member, each individual is required to participate in at least three service activities per semester. However, most members choose to partake in many more. If you are a dedicated individual who would love to meet new people and get involved more at Maine South, Brotherhood is an excellent way to give back to your community and to have a great time doing it.
Ecology Club by Lxiuren Gazzolo Ecology club is an exciting way to get involved in saving our planet. This club offers many opportunities to learn about nature and to have fun with your friends. Ecology club does events such as forest cleanups, apple-picking, trips to the zoo and the Shedd Aquarium, and lunches at the Rainforest Cafe. The money raised with fund-raisers is used to adopt many endangered animals and part of the rainforest. Ecology Club offers a rewarding experience for all!
Equinox by Caroline Kim Equinox is the school creative writing magazine published twice a year. It accepts photos, artwork, short stories, and poems for submissionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all of which can be dropped off in the Writing Lab. Names and homerooms are mandatory on all submissions. Students are welcome to apply for editor positions and can judge student submissions at weekly meetings held after school. All work is judged and selected by students on a strictly anonymous basis. See Mr. Scorza or Mr. Marsicano for more information.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes by Caroline Kim Fellowship of Christian Athletes, otherwise known as FCA, is a student-led, nonschool-sponsored Christian organization that is present in schools nationwide from the middle school to the college level. FCA is interdominational with a basis on Jesus Christ and the Bible. Also, even though the title insinuates otherwise, members do not have to be athletes to join. Starting in the middle of September, meetings will be held every other week, but the date has not yet been established. Throughout the year, special activities and fund-raisers will also be held. Any student is welcome to join, and if anyone is interested in being one ofthe student leaders, Mr. Schuler can be contacted for more information.
Hawk Pride by Caroline Kim
Dr. Ken Sorenson. the sponsor of Hawk Pride slates, " 'Hawk Pride' is not considered a club, but it's more of an attitude." The "Pride" in Hawk Pride is an acronym for purpose, respect, involvement, dignity, and empathy. There are no specific membership regulations or a set schedule of meetings. Hawk Pride is the attitude people are encouraged to have throughout the school and community. It is best characterized by a statement written by Mr. James Lonergan: "Hawk Pride is a commitment, not just to your segment of Maine South, but to the entire school. It is thinking about the school, the class, the performance, the team, before you think about yourself. It is selfless. It is the little things, the almost unconscious >i^l^ things that you do. That is Hawk Prj at its purest. It is picking up your tray in the cafeteria. It is apologizing when you bump into someone in the halls. It is holding the door for someone. It is helping with chemistry, or math, or English, or accounting. It is staying late to put in a little extra work. It is putting yourself second so that others at Maine South will benefit. It is decency. It is respect."
Key Club by Jennifer Hejfeman Key Club is looking forward to another successful season of community service. Service acts include working with the Resurrection Nursing Home. Key Club, which stands for "Kiwanies Educators Youth." will be led this year by Annie Bemdston and Jennifer Heffeman. After their attendance at the Key Club Convention last April, they are full of ideas to help the growth of Maine South's chapter. As they realized. Key Club is a massive organization uniting t h o u s a ^ ^ of teens in service to others. ^ ^ Key Club is good for anyone looking for a way to help out, have fun, and feel great. Meetings will be held after school on Wednesdays in ClOl.
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up of just a few... Mock Trial by Nicole Nelleson If you are interested in becoming a lawyer, this is the organization for you. The Mock Trial Team is a competitive club that acts much like a law firm. The team is given a case and for an entire season they struggle to prepare both a prosecution and defense. With the aid of their sponsor, Mr. Mc Arthur, and volunteering lawyers from the community, the team competes against other schools to strengthen their case. In due time, they are prepared for the state competition. In Maine South tradition, the Mock Trial Team usually does fairly well at state. They are renowned for placing in the top ten. Last year, they took eleventh place. All in all, the team is quite beneficial. Members learn a lot about law and about their potential. They discover themselves and are made aware of new possibilities in their life. The team trains them for the carreer world.
Model United Nations by Caroline Kim Model UN is a mock of the actual United Nations meeetings and joins students from all over the United States to represent the various nations involved in the UN. Each participating school is assigned one or two nations to represent. Students from each school partner up, choose one of over ten committees, and then choose a topic relating to that committee for research. After formulating a position paper from the assigned country's perspective, it is time to debate. Committees are comprised of anywhere from fifty to over one hundred fifty students. Ideas are shared and debated using proper UN methods and solutions are drafted. Often times, the problems Model UN tackles are the same problems afflicting the actual United Nations. Model United Nations usually begins 'accepting applicants in mid-November. If you have any questions about what it's like to be a delegate in Model UN, see sponsors Mrs. McGowan or Mrs. Savard in the Social Science department.
Orchesis
Ski Club
by Valerie Kaczmarek Orchesis is a dance company under the direction of Ms. Johanna Sarlas. Auditions are within the first few weeks of September, and the season usually lasts until the end of January. The company is composed of about 25-30 members. The fund-raiser as well as the first event of the year is the Dance Marathon, when the members dance for hours with guest choreographers. The Orchesis year ends with a show for the public held in Maine South's Watson Auditorium. Here, the members show off their talent and perform a wide range of dances: ballet, jazz, modem, lyrical, and hip-hop. In the past, the company has done many events including outdoor festivals, a fashion show, garage sales, and national high school dance festivals. Orchesis is a great atmosphere for fun and learning. New and old members are always welcomed as the new year begins.
by Cindy Church Ski club is for people who like to do something different, take challenges, and have fun. Anyone can join ski club, whether they be an Olympic level skier or someone who has never set foot on a slope and wants to learn. Skiers and boarders typically go on a trip to a different place every weekend, alternating from Friday trips after school to Saturday trips that leave in the morning. At the end of the season there's a weekend ski trip to Michigan, where everyone always has a blast. Club members also get to sport the fashionable club hoodies and attend a pizza party at the end of the year. So, if you're a skier or snowboarder who wants to improve their skills, or if you simply want to learn what the sport's all about, ski club is the fun club for you!
Science Olympiad by Anthony Gaddini One of the more unusual and small organizations of Maine South, the Science Olympiad team meets once or twice a week and competes in local, regional, stale, and national competifions. This is not a Science Fair; it is a team event, which applies principles of science to solve different problems. A typical meeting includes an overview of events and some scientific guidance from sponsors Mr. Depies and Mrs. Sagmeister. All events are performed with partners, so it is a great team to join with friends. Events include "Cow-a-bungee," where a competitor designs and builds a bungee cord that can be adjusted to different loads and distance. There is also an event where a competitor constructs a trebuchet, a large catapult, to launch various objects. The team that wins on the regional level moves on to the state competition located in Champagne, Illinois at the University of Illinois. Science Olympiad is fun, has flexible time requirements, and allows for independent study. It can help members learn a lot more than what they already know.
Speech Team by Ms. Patricia Metzinger Speech Team offers students an opportunity to participate in interscholastic competition in both speech and acting events. Members select an event and perform in front of judges at various meets around the area. Medals and trophies are awarded for outstanding work. Last year. Speech Team had two people qualify for Sectional Competition.
S.P.U.D. by Agatha Bochenek Students Promoting Unity and Diversity is a club that supports the rights of all people. Over the years, the members have mostly taken steps for the rights of gays and lesbians, but last year efforts were expanded to encompass ethnic diversity. Through the year, there are a series of activities such as the AIDS Walk, the Paddle Against Domestic Abuse, the Day of Silence, and the Gay Straight Alliance Picnic. Issues are addressed according to what members feel is important, and members form friendships based on mutual views and support. Everyone is invited to participate. Flyers and announcements will be posted shortly after the beginning of September.
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Making a splash by Emma Sarran
The Maine South girls' swim team is back and ready for another fantastic season. The team was successful last year, and expect to exceed beyond that level of greatness to a year of numerous incredible achievements and fun experiences. Returning seniors, who will all be great leaders for the entire team, are Brittany Cash, Courtney Keady, Maddie Machon, Kate Paine, and Jess Spitalli. The team also has a strong group of juniors in Jessica Aniol, Tara
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Knights, which the team feels confident about winning. Later in the season the girls will be facing tough teams such as defending state champion New Trier and top team Evanston, as well as district rivals Maine West and Maine East. Although some of these teams have proved to be a challenge to face, the team is looking forward to another season of best times, victories, team get-togethers, and yes, the infamous 6:00 A.M. practices.
Tradition does not graduate b\ Bill Truly It's the end of August and the beginning of school. That only means one thing: the start of the Maine South Hawks' football season. The Hawks are ready to take care of some business after exciting the state playoffs prematurely last season. Since that unfortunate departure, the 2002 Hawks have been working hard for the upcoming season. With a loss of nineteen starters due to graduation, the Hawks' tradition hasn't graduated. The cast of Hawks has been conditioning for the upcoming season. The team has gone through Mr. Inserra's hard off-season training, preparing for a J he Hawks listen conference championship. With great coaching staff: Dave Inserra as head coach for a second year. Rick Magsamen as defensive coordinator, Charlie Bliss calling the plays for the offense, Pat Manning, Phil Kardasz, and John Manchester, the Hawks are ready to fly. The 2002 Hawks are ready to soar above the competition. With two returning starters on offense, the team is ready to step up
and fill in the spots left open by last year's team. The offense is prepared to run behind this year's massive line. With Tim Murray, Mike Denk, and Vince Natali creating big
Cameron, Don Durbin, and Jason Murphy look to control the run defense. With hope of some talented juniors to step up, they are 10^ ready to make a great addition to the 20Q, Hawks. Along with l\\e hard work of the varsity, the sophomores look to continue its forty-one game winning streak under the guidance of Chris Hare, Chad Shepard, and Bill Nicholas. With a big freshman turnout. Coaches Scott Tumility, Dennis McCann, Bob Karlov, Don Lee, and John Scorza look to keep the Maine South football tradition going at the freshmen level. intently during the half. Photo courtesy of Eyrie Ready to prove some critics wrong holes and giving passing game some time to and to disprove some comments by namethrow the ball, the offense looks ready to put less individuals, the Hawks are ready to fly some points on the board. The ball will be in and start a new season at home on Saturday Neil Sherlock's hands to run through those against the very tough opponent Line Way-East at Wilson Field. The Fresh holes all the way to the end zone. Unfortunately, there are no returning start- start at 9, Sophomores at 11:30, and the Varers on the defense. Bill Truty, Brian Recestar, sity at 2. Another season begins as theHawks John Chaput and Derek Brenner look to stop attempt to match last year's success. The the pass, while Joe Sieczkowski, Brendan Hawks are ready for the challenge.
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by Katie Coppin bv Katie CODDIII With the girls' cross-country season quickly approaching, the Maine South Hawks will have awfully big shoes to fill. The Hawks will be faced with many challenges, hoping to carry on last year's successful conference, and nearly regional, championship season. The team spent many hot, summer days on the track in preparation for this season. Filling the shoes of last year's top senior runners will take a combined effort from Jenny Begich, Kara Collins. Jenny Heffeman, Katie Lukas, Molly Keith, Karen Malcolm, Liz Rawicki Stephanie Righeimer, Erin Sexton, and Meg Thorsen,
^ ^ ^ some of the top returning JV runners. The returning varsity runners, Jestina Orlando, Kim Talaga, Morgan Sokes, Lauran Cordaro, Katie Coppin, and Kim Coppin, will also have to pick up the pace. The Hawks' hard work, dedication, and motivation will be tested this year with the original 2.5 mile race moving up to 3 miles. Also new for this year will be an invite held in Peoria in September at Detweiller Park, home of the cross-country state meet. Hopefully, it will be practice for the team's run at qualifying for state. Going downstate will be a goal sought by the entire team. That goal is one that is
' very achievable, considering how the team narrowly missed the fifth place spot needed to qualify for state, placing eighth out of twenty teams. The Hawks will need to put forth the dedication, persistence, and motivation that they have put forth all summer during training. These three factors make up a great runner. With these ingredients just within their reach, the Hawks will need to stay motivated in order to obtain them. Once clutched tightly within their grasp, everyone will be on the right pace and will be able to contribute to the team's run for another successful crosscountry season.
by Kenny Johnson The World Cup has been over for months now, so what are people watching? No worries! The boys' soccer team has commenced its season, and a tough one it will be. After a very successful season last year, they are braced for a great one this year. The Hawks are starting off with a schedule that will without a doubt build character. They open up the season against the number one team in Illinois: Sandburg. A majority of their team is a group of returning starters. Most
of their first games are part of the alwaysdemanding Barrington Tournament. In this tournament seven out of the eight teams were number one seeds in last year's sectionals. In this tournament the Hawks take on Lake Zurich and Barrington, also two of the top ranked teams in the state. With the season beginning the Hawks have 6 returning varsity starters: Ken Johnson, goalkeeper Steffan Mirsky, Robert Klauck. Joe Salvador, Kevin Aumiller,
Anthony Dinverno, and Eric Epifanio. The up and coming junior class is a well-developed and well-rounded squad that looks to add to the team's success. If that is not enough, the soccer team has received sharp looking new jerseys and their new World Cup goals that add to the notoriety of the boys' soccer team. The Hawks, which look to have a very strong defense and midfield, have a very genuine opportunity to go downstate.
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2002 SPORTS Back for more Preparing Baseball • Softball • Outdoor Track • Badminton • Girls' Soccer • Boys' Gymnastics • Boys' Volleyball
by Adrianna Stasiuk As the Maine South girls' volleyball team quickly gets into gear for the upcoming 2002 season, the girls realize that a lot has to happen this year in order for them to be as successful as the previous season's team, which made it to the Sweet Sixteen super sectionals only one year before. Although those are big shoes to fill, hopes are high with new coach, Patty Iverson, who is taking over for Coach Markworth this year. Coming from volleyball powerhouse Glenbrook South High School, Coach Iverson will be coaching varsity this season. The team has lost four seniors from last year, but the roster is filled with an over
whelming number of returning players as well as talented eager hopefuls. The team hopes to find leadership from seniors Susie Logsdon, Nicole Nellessen. Sarah Jordan, and from juniors Adrianna Stasiuk, Claire Forde, Ellie Marquis, Gina Heiderman, and Andra Staks. All that athletic talent combined gives the girls some pretty high hopes that a successful season is on it's way. Preparation was done on off-season club teams, and also in the summer league in which the team participated. With the birth of Coach Markworth's baby, also comes the birth of a new season. The team is ready for challenges that they may face, and they are definitely back for more success. This year isn't just any other and I'll tell ya'- these girls can play.
b\ Austin Gibbons The long summer has came to a hasty end, but the long-awaited cross country season is at hand. The boys worked extremely hard this summer, totaling anywhere from 500 miles to 750 miles across the whole summer, all in anxiety for the season upon us. They are looking forwards towards an outstanding year and one of the best in Maine South history. After the last years season dried up before the end of the year, the Hawks are hungry for what they couldn't get last year. The Hawk runners fell ill to some unknown virus that toppled three of their top runners. They all dropped from the ranks with various ailments, leaving it up to the young sophomores to decide the teams fate. This year brings back a talent loaded senior class, who could run away with things, but it also comes with a young junior class who likes to pack it up. Next year's talented seniors
are^ fChris Mitchell, Austin Gibbons, Phil Keith, James Ballard, Pat Mangan, and Sean Moran. The juniors are followed up with Lee Camarano, Mark Fulara, Henry Lifton. Brian Ruder, Joe Oliver, Tom Anderson, Mike Verre, and sophomore Craig Conrad. Most of which are coming off very successful track seasons. This year looks to be promising with such a strong junior class. With numbers dwindling in the past few years for varsity runners, this large number looks to be a blessing in depth, and will prove to be strong. Coming up in the Hawks schedule is the annual Hawks' opener at the District 207 meet, and then they travel to the always demanding Lyons Invitationl where they look to avenge a 4th place finish last year. The Push for Peoria has commenced, and like last year, they look to be the first team in Maine South's history to qualify a team for the State Finals.
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the court by Caroline Kim As the 2002-2003 school year begins, the girls' tennis team has already begun to prepare for the season. With seven seniors having graduated last year, there were many spots to fill but new and old members look promising for another promising season. Coach JoAnn Bondi. after 16 years of coaching, is no longer the varsity coach. However Coach Paul Rosencrans is taking over the responsbility. He is currently in who is in the Physical Education Department observing classes, and has played and taught tennis for numerous years. New to Maine South and as a coach for a tennis team, Coach Rosencrans looks ward to a great season, especially with success of last year's team. This year will serve as a building step for the Maine South girls' tennis program, and hopes to be a successful one.