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NEWS: PRAYING AT THE POLE

Kim Talaga

COMMENTARY: ASSEMBLY CHANGES

Ashley Treadway

FEATURES: HAWKS VS. WOLVES

SPORTS: GIRLS' TENNIS

2 ^ews: P r a y i n g a t t h e p o l e Homecoming SOIITHWORDS • OCTOBER 4, 2002

by Karen McCann songs, and prayed that they could reach their Wednesday, September 18 at 7 a.m., fellow classmates.

Maine South students and staff circled Unknowingly, this small group of stuaround the flagpole and held hands. As cudents had started something global. The idea rious students looked on. they saw that their spread like wild fire, fellow classmates and teachers were praying. and on September 12, 1990, 45,000 students The faithful believgathered at their ers were asking God to schools' flagpoles and help their friends, felprayed. low classmates, faculty, and world leaders to Each year, the make the right deci' J ^--JT " n"™ numberof people who sions in life- they were ^frUCt' ' participate in "See You not the only ones.

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Last Wednesday, over In early 1990, a group of students in three million people Burleson, Texas felt from 20 different compelled to pray for countries joined Maine their friends and school.

South students in They found the flagpole prayer. and decided to lift up Karen McCann, their school to God. from tbt hitiiMt one of the many parSeptember 11, 1991, at ticipants of this year's 7 a.m., one million stuevent says, "If you are dents met at flagpoles -™™™>-™"-—™"-™ one of the many who has a heavy heart for across the country from our country, school, and our friends, and I'll Massachusetts to California. see you at the pole next year!"

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by Michelle Le Homecoming will start with an assembly that will crown the Homecoming queen today in the Spectator Gym after shortened periods. The sophomore football game will be held Saturday, October 5, at 9:30 a.m., and the Varsity Football game at 2 p.m. on Wilson Field, where the queen will also be recognized. Football players will go up against Niles West. A dance will end the events at 7:.30 p.m. in the Spectator Gym where students will enjoy three hours of fun.

Student Council decided that this year's theme is There's No Place Like Homecoming. Supervisors will be scattered around the gym and in the halls for security.

Maine South and Niles West are tied for first place in the CSL Division. "It is going to be exciting to see us win the game against Niles West," claims Dave Isaac, a senior who attends games on a regular basis. Activites during the game consists of face painting courtesy of the student pep counc Hawkeyes, food and drinks sold by Hawk Boosters, and cheering from both t ^ ^ cheerleaders and the roaring crowds.

The assembly will take place in the late afternoon at 2:10 p.m., unlike the previous years, when they took place in the

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October 4, 1648 - Peter Stuyvesant establishes America's first volunteer firemen.

October 4, 1824 - Mexico becomes a republic.

October 4. 1928 - Universal Children's Day becomes a worldwide holiday.

October 4, 1940 - Wrestling returns to Madison Square Garden after a twelve-year layoff October 4, 1957 - USSR launches Sputnik I. the first artificial Earth satellite.

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A decade of queens

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Rencc Schaul 1996

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Homecoming con't from page 2 morning during homeroom. Other changes will also be made: athletes will not be able to take advantage of the microphones, and the assembly will be shorter in length, but the activity many students look forward to is the dance.

This is the "most eventful day in the school year, and the best part is the dance." according to Eleni Markos, who plans to attend the dance, along with the parade and game.

At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. October 5, the members of the cheerleading squad, football team, and other clubs including Amnesty International, Hawk Eyes, and Class Council will line up to march through Park Ridge and announce their presence. The parade will last approximately an hour.

This year, the enthusiasm for Homecoming has risen. Many students who clashed, dressed up, and wore their school colors for Spirit Week.

DECA is sponsoring professional photographs at Homecoming. Packages start at $10. Order forms are available in the bookstore. Cash or checks are payable to Roots Studios at the dance. ^

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Friday, October 4 -Homecoming assembly at 2:10 p.m.

-Queen crowned at assembly.

Saturday, October 5 -Homecoming Parade at 10:00 a.m.

-Queen recognition will be held between sophomore and varsity games.

-Varsity Football game vs. Niles West at 2:00 p.m.

-Homecoming dance at 7:30-10:30 p.m.

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[tiic editofs hy Emily Haak Leave it to those crazy Deutschlanders, who would have thought that the polka could be such a unifying factor, and that it would be the type of music that a bunch of self-conscious teenagers would get a kick out of at a weekend football game?

I never saw it coming. Yet, two weeks ago Saturday. I attended one of the most exciting football games. Now, it was not because the game itself was suspenseful.

No offense to our varsity football players who fought valiantly that Saturday afternoon, but a game in which we win 210 to 0 isn't exactly sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat thrilling. The cause of my elation was something much subtler that occurred in the stands that day.

Sitting where they normally do, right next to the Maine South Marching Band, the student section was actually making requests for the band to play certain songs.

The band graciously complied with such musical masterpieces as "Island in the Sun" and a certain polka that will remain nameless in this article. The student body, in return, seemed to shirk their self-consciousness and danced along as if they were in their own house where no one could see them. I was thrilled.

I confess that I am a full-fledged band geek. After taking flak for my attractive band pants being ever-so-slightly dorky, this positive interaction between the student body and the band was a welcomed occurrence. I thought it was great that for one football game, lines of popularity and the intricate social class structure were transcended, and the entire student body joined together for a common cause: to cheer on the football team. Well, it was probably more just to have a good time, seeing as how the football team didn't need any help. Regardless of the reason, it was nice to see the school in such a state of harmony.

Wouldn't it be great if such sentiments could last for more than one football game ?

There are countless school organizations that could use a nod of acknowledgement and a pat on the back from a unified student body. It's just a thought. If nothing else, maybe we can use thai polka again....

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â&#x20AC;˘Staff Opinion-

Stolen and lockecf hy Kara Collins From preschool on, everyone has been told that stealing is bad. It harms others and it is wrong to take something that is not yours.

Even though this has been drilled into our heads for years and years, people still steal.

It is a fact. It, however, should not be a fact at school.

Every day, people from Maine South find their calculator, books or wallet missing, despite the fact that we are coming to school to learn to be successful in life, not to steal from others.

People are even stealing others' clothes. Some people stole items right out of the girls' locker room a few weeks ago.

Eventually, some find their stolen or lost items, but others aren't so lucky.

The effects of some people's dishonesty have caused a lot of unnecessary trouble to others.

The locker rooms are now locked before school until 7:40 a.m. and after school on the Wednesday collaboration days. Many people have a morning flap at 7:40 and are no longer able to use the locker room. They must carry around their sport bags, which don't fit into their regular lockers, all day or

until they can find time to go to the locker room during a passing period. Others don't have gym at all and the only time they can place their items in the locker room is before school. They can no longer do this, however, because students can not be trusted to go into the locker room unsupervised.

This is an unnecessary inconvenience to many Maine South students. Everyonemust pay the price for a few classmates' irresponsible behaviors. I wonder; if some cannot act morally now, how will they act when they get into the real world? When will they decide to grow up and remember the sim plest lessons o their chilcho Don't steal or you're not only hurting yourself, but also those around you.

Why don't we show our teachers, the administration and other high schools how mature honest students would act? There wouldn't be any more stealing and many people in the school could go back to using the locker room and trusting that their things are safe. Why don't we show everyone that we can be trusted to do the right thing?

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Last minute dresses

by Colleen Waller

It is that time of the year again! Homecoming is when bleachers break from the swarms of undying fans and our school spirit is at its highest. While most of the school is cheerful, some may be stressed because they have not yet found a dress. For the guys, it is easy to get a suit, but for the girls, finding the perfect dress is a more difficult task. For those who need last minute advice, read carefully.

After a day with your face painted and dressed in school spirit, it is time for a total transformation.

You could find anything to wear to the dance, from short to long, slim to fluffy.

Can't fmd a dress?

-Borrow a dress from a friend.

-If you are worried about having the same dress as others, go to stores where you know no one shops at.

-Neverjudge a dress by what it looks like on a hanger. It might actually look great on you.

Remember Homecoming is not about looking perfect. It is a time for fun and celebrating our victories as students of Maine South.

Do not let a dress keep you from having a great time at Homecoming.

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"1 think the changes are a great idea. We don't need to listen to a bunch of inside jokes."

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3 0) "The team captains were pretty funny last year so 1 think they'll be missed!"

- Katie Shotsberger '06

Changes: good or bad?

by Michelle Le As the year progresses, we find ourselves struggling to get used to several changes. One change is the way the assemblies will be held this year on. Previous assemblies consisted of cheering contests, entertaining speeches given by students, and recognition of some of our finest athletes. Assemblies were a time to relax from our hectic days and actually enjoy being at Maine South. Students: things have changed.

I am not sure if anything else has happened to the assemblies, but student athletes are not going to update the school on their games, meets, or events anymore.

Why has this happened? Student Council voted the student speeches out. The teachers have complained that students were taking advantage of their right to speak in front of a school and their power over the microphone. They were vulgar, had too many inside jokes, and spoke of sexual inuendos at the podium. As a student. I enjoyed this.

Not because I wanted to watch the teachers' faces cringe at what was discussed on

stage but because it was good to be updated on our sports, clubs and achievments. I did not think that anything said was wrong. It is nice to see some of us go up and represent different parts of our school. Maine South is full of the most enthusiastic and spirited teenagers that I have ever seen.

Other changes that have occurred are the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at the assembly instead of halftime Saturday and moving the assembly to the end of the day.

If all this occurs during 8th period, we will not have a break in the middle of the day anymore. Is that fair? Is a break too much to ask for? If the assembly runs late, do we get out late, too? All these things remain unanswered.

It is not right to cut a Maine South tradition because of what some of the teachers complain about. Yes, they may be right, but instead of taking away students" rights to speak, we should be notified of this and given a chance to change what is said on the podium. We will just have to wait to see what will happen.

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Nine periods

hy Tim Cap Students at Maine South could have nine periods next year instead of eight, to increase the number of classes each student can take, according to vice principal of staff at Maine South, Gregory Dietz. This idea would also help students get their required credits, and still encourage them to take more electives.

"Maine East is having nine periods this year, and the possibility of bringing it to Maine South still exists," said Dietz, "but as of now, no board has been organized to discuss the idea."

There are a lot of ways that this system could work. It would probably make the day longer, since Maine East starts at 7:40 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m..

Sports would not be afD O ^sl fected too much, except they may start 25 minutes later.

The plan has its benefits. As stated before, students could take more electives.

Students could have another study to get extra homework done, and more time could eliminate the problem of students without a lunch. There probably would not be any

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more flaps, thus having everyone starting and ending at the same time. Another benefit would be that students would no longer have to take summer school in order to finish up their required credits. This would save their parents money that they spend on sum-

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good idea, but it could cause time problems for science and other flap classes," said Downing.

Flap classes would be eliminated. This change would give teachers the same amount of information to teach in a significantly shorter amount of time. Since the idea has been brought up in the past. teachers like Mr.Downing do not think that the nine period day will stick.

Underclassmen have their mixed reactions, too.

Freshman Dan Feeney said, "I wouldn't like the idea if it made the school day longer."

If the day were longer, though, it could benefit instead of hurt studentss a ^ ^ cording to junior Mic GO.. Mulvany. Mike replli^U "If I took more electives, I would want to have the extra period for a study."

The controversial idea has been discussed in the past, and Maine South has yet to put it into action. The nine periods could help students get their required credits completed in time for graduation, but this old idea is considered only a possibility for the future.

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The idea has mixed reactions. Jeffery Downing, a physics teacher at Maine South, does not want the plan to go through, "It's a

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SOUTHWORDS â&#x20AC;˘ OCTOBER 4, 2002

Title IX nullification?

by Veronica Katz Modern day girls' athletic programs are more abundant than ever. The many opportunities given to the female athletes of today are something that women of thirty years ago could not attain. It was a time when collegiate and high school athletic programs for women were scarce, and in most cases poorly funded. Many times, womens' sports were limited to clubs that did not have the opportunity to compete. For countless years, women had been unfairly discriminated against in school athletics.

Then, something happened that was meant to change all of that; a new law passed in 1972. Its name is Title IX, passed to help end discrimination of women in college and high school sports.

This law states that fair opportunities are to be given to women in federally funded school athletics.

High schools, colleges and universities must oblige with Title IX in at least one of three ways. They can either have the percentage of women en rolled approximately correspond to the percentage of women participating in athletics, continue to increase athletic opportunities for women throughout the years, or fulfill the athletic interests of women enrolled in the school.

Although the law has its critics, supporters say that it has had an extremely successful impact on women's high school and collegiate athletics over the thirty years since it was passed. Perhaps most remarkable is that the number of women participating in collegiate athletics has increased five-fold. For women's high school athletics, that number has increased eight-fold. Also, funding and staffing has improved. However, critics say that Title IX is too quota-oriented, and that this aspect of the law is unfair. Specifically, some critics say that the rule of proportionality is not viable because there is not enough interest in athletics among female high

school and collegiate athletes to meet the quota set by Title IX. However, this is not necessarily true.

Ellen Vargyas, senior counsel of the National Women's Law Center, says, "That's like a Southerner in the 1950's saying African Americans don't like to ride in the front of the bus." Furthermore, Brooklyn College in New York had a perfect ratio of women enrolled to women in athletics as of 1997. Additionally, the University of Washington in Seattle has an almost completely balanced proportion of women enrolled versus women in athletics.

Although Title IX has brought improvement, there is still room to grow. This is because there still remains inequalities in men's versus women's collegiate athletics. According to a 1999 NCAA study, women's collegiate athletics are still not funded equally to men's. This includes athletic scholarships, budgets, and recruiting, as well as coaches' salary.

Coaches of women's collegiate teams are paid less than half of the male sports coaches' pay.

Unfortunately, there is room for misinterpretation created by the demand to balance the proportions of female students to female athletes. The main unfavorable sideeffect is that men's sports at some colleges and universities have been suffering. Some men's sports have been cut from schools, mainly less popular sports such as wrestling.

Although this can be caused because ample funding is not available, it may be caused indirectly by Title IX. Some schools might cut-down the number of men's teams in order to have the correct proportion of male and female athletes for their respective male and female enrollment instead of adding new women's teams as the law asks.

Number-wise, this may make it appear that the school has complied with Title IX. However, this method does not enforce Title IX, which it calls for an increase in

women's athletic opportunities, not for decreasing male athletic opportunities. Despite this ill practice, the rate of males in collegiate and high school athletics has still increased over the years. Nonetheless, this tactic of decreasing male athletes has outraged many collegiate male athletes as well as coaches. This is especially true of wrestlers and wrestling coaches of the National Wrestling Coaches Association, who claim that Title IX has killed wrestling as a college sport.

Controversy over these effects has led to the ongoing hearings around the country, which could significantly alter Title IX. Critics demand a decisive change of the law.

Supporters say that if any changes should be made, they should be made to strengthen the law. The current hearings on Title IX are planned to end in Janurary of 2003 .Avid supporters and critics of Title IX wait anxiously to see what further steps will be taken to possibly dismantle the law that gave opportunity to so many women in sports.

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The birth of two mascotSi

by Caroline Kim Maine South was almost the Rebels and not the Hawks. Thirty-eight years ago, during the opening year of 1964, a vote was held for the first students and staff to choose a mascot for Maine South.

Before the school opened, the topic was extensively talked about at Maine East, and by voting time, the majority of students wanted the Rebel as the mascot. Since the school's name is Maine South, they wanted a reference to the Confederacy. The colors red, white, and black were also chosen because of the Confederate (Rebels) colors.

However, the administration did not support the idea of the Rebels. In turn, the choice was not even given on the ballot.

The ballot only consisted of three choices, that the administration chose. Of those three, the Hawk won.

There is also a belief that the principal at that time. Dr. Clyde Watson, did not like the idea of the Rebels. Its implications of insurrection and relation to the Confederacy during the Civil War were thought to be inappropriate. Consequently, he simply decided for the Hawk to be the mascot, but that belief has not been confirmed.

For 42 years, the Indians existedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is, they existed as the mascot for Niles West.

However, as of September 20, 2001, the Wolf exists; Niles West is now the Wolves.

The change took six months to obtain suggestions and vote for the new mascot.

The Board of Education proposed to change the mascot. According to Dr. Roger Stein, the principal, they as well as students, parents, and staff members felt that "it was

If Maine South did in fact have the Rebel as the mascot with its relations to the Confederacy, it would now be a controversial issue. The issue may have resulted in a change of mascot after several years due to its association with the racial controversies of the South and North during the Civil War as well as its connotation of a rebellious nature. The controversy could have caused detrimental effects through complaints and protests regarding the differing opinions of the mascot. Thus, the decision to be the Maine South Hawks was a sound choice which prevented future turmoil.

Furthermore, though the administration had much control over the situation and seemed to disregard the majority opinion, the students at the time did not think of it as a major issue. Mr. Michael Andrews, who was a student at the time, stated, "The students merely went with what the administration saidand did not question the authorities."

Mr. Darrell Dickey, who has taught since the opening year, noted that red and white had been the prominent colors of Maine South but now black has come to play an equally important role as one of the school's

colors. He also added, "The Hawk as a mascot was a good choice and is a proud symbol."

Therefore, the Hawk continues to stand{ as a solid representation of Maine South, through its characteristics of aggression and pride

not in the best interest, given the diversity of the school, to use a certain ethnic group in order to represent the school." The process began with Dr. Stein reaching out to community members, parents, faculty, students, and alumni. He wanted them to have a say in how the school would be represented and wanted for everyone to be heard.

The entries were narrowed down to 36 and even further to four. Finally, the winner was chosen as the Wolf for its qualities.

Wolves travel in packs and are unified together. Additionally, they encompass strong characteristics such as being fierce and bold.

Although this change may seem like a big expense, the cost was not too high and became a part of the normal renovating and renewing process. Niles West had been staying away from an Indian symbol for over a decade now and some teams were using "NW" or "Niles West" instead of putting "Indians."

In turn, the normal uniform rotation was used to replace uniforms. Since sports teams buy new uniforms every few years, the change wouldn't be all at once. Also, the

Indian symbols on the walls were only a menial cost as a part of the usual renovating process. The school fight song has a few word changes too.

Now that the change has occurred, people are very favorable towards the Wolves. Fortunately, the school has embraced the concept of the Wolf.

Mr. Steve Huerman, the athletic director at Niles West, noted, "Our school is est^lishing a new pride. We're much more competitive and it goes hand in hand with the change in our mascot. New athletes are trying to make a mark in the CSL division. It's a new beginning with a new mascot and a new attitude."

Another difference. Dr. Stein mentioned, was that no one asks anymore why the Indian is the mascot. He says, "I wanted to focus on teaching, learning, and athleticsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not on what or why our mascot was the Indians."

Thus, a new period begins as Niles West' is now the home of the Wolves. It's just the beginning of a new representation and a new school pride.

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A Commemoration

by Matt Heerman On September 11,2002, in order to com- rorism, threats to go into Iraq, and thousands failure of our actions will not be judged in memorate the tragedy of one year ago, a of U.S. Special Forces troops overseas, in- the eyes of man, but of a greater being. dedication ceremony for planting three deed there are still great hurdles to overIt is clear from those attacks that this trees was held on the south side of the A- come. world can no longer have the mentality of wing building at apBut on that day wan Instead of, "Might makes right," the proximately 2:30 just over a year ago, youth of America must bring on a new p.m. With red, white, more than the twin wave of thought and action. Granted, there and blue, blazing towers fell: is nothing more difficult to take in hand, candles held in solifirefighters, police more perilous to conduct or more uncertude by the attendees, men, and average tain in its success than to take the lead in the events which trancitizens ran into the the introduction of a new order in the spired last September buildings, and never world. Yet, this is what is required of our 11th were rememcame back. They generation despite the fact that the road bered. More than a gave up their lives to freedom and prosperity is strewn with hundred students, trying to save others. dangers and fear staff, and administraI suppose then, Of these fears, of course, there is the tors gathered together the question that fear of apathy, the fear of conflict, but most at this tree-planting glares the American importantly the fear of futilin- - the fear ceremony in compeople in the faces is that there is nothing any one man or memoration of the how do we draw woman can do against the litany of the victims of September upon the heroism world's problems; the fear that despite the 11th. shown on September most honest of ejforts, bombs will be the 11th and translate answer, and our time wasted for trying to Afterwards, senior that heroism into a avert that; the overwhelming fear that we John Hughes sang a broader world cannot fight all the misery, ignorance, inrendition of "God agenda for peace and justice, and violence in this world.

Bless Ame-rica," and harmony? a speech was given However, this is what we must do. We Staff and faculty gather around one of

by Student Council three trees planted on the south side of the The overwhelm- must show the world that a march to the President Matt ing response to Sep- sea will be more successful than a thouA-wing building to pay tribute to the Heerman.

Then, tember 11th proved sand bombs. We must take the initiative victims of September 11th. glowing candles were and become the new leadacts placed at the base of the center tree, and in of war are not the answer ers knowing that while it reverence the crowd watched the flames and that our spirit of perseis true that few will have bum while remembering our fallen breth- verance is what will get us the greatness to bend hisren. As all of this took place, sophomore through this crisis. This tory itself, if each of us can Andrew Weishite also sang a stirring ren- world demands the qualities work to change a small dition of "An American Hymn." portion of events, the sum of youth, not a time of life. of all those acts will be The day of the September 11th anniver- Our state of mind, our temwritten in the history of sary was a solemn day, but throughout the per of the will, and our qualour generation. nation, people gathered to pay tribute to the ity of imagination will lead victims of those events. Likewise, Maine us to a more peaceful and We must be able to sit South participated in paying tribute as well. lasting resolution to these at the table of humanity.

The ceremony was a moment of silence and horrible conflicts.

Our success will come reflection. The atmosphere was tranquil This is a revolutionary' when we can stop the and serene. world we live in that the bombs and guns, and make The following were the remarks given youth of Europe and the it so all people, of all

by Matt Heerman, in order to commemo- United States, and Saudi creeds, and all nations, rate the events: Arabia, and every other can unite and say, "We are September 11, 2001, the day that the country must take the lead. the world, and we will not world as we know it changed. Yet the at- We have had thrust upon us let more people die. " For Matt Heerman speaks at tacks of that day are not isolated to that a great burden of responsithe tree-planting ceremony if we do not, the existence day alone. With a continuing war on ter- bility. And the success or of this planet is doomed. on September II. 2002.

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b\ Ja\ Ziols After a phenomenal start to the varsity wasn't sure if what they just saw actually High School. Playing one of their most solid boys' soccer season with a tournament happened. As Riemer got up and started jog- matches of the year, the Hawks gave Pachampionship under their belt, the Hawks ging back, both players and fans of the latine their first loss in a 1-0 victory. Steffen began their regular season with a lot of enHawks went nuts.

Mirsky provided the goal for the Hawks and thusiasm and high expectations. The Hawks "I'm not really sure how I did it," he later Kenny Johnson once again helped out gethosted their first home game of the season stated after viewing his unbelievable shot on ting his fourth shutout of the year. The to a conference opponent from Highland tape. "I just remember making solid contact Hawks continued their solid play in the folPark High School. Coupling goals by Zach with the ball, looking up to see where it had lowing game against cross-town rival Maine Bachmeier and Joey Salvador, with Kenny gone, and seeing it in the back of the net."

East High School. The Hawks took care of Johnson's third shutout of the business winning the match 2-0 year, the Hawks cruised to a 2-0 with goals by Riemer and victory.

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Johnson continued his Br^to '^^^vSP^I Two days later, the Hawks sensational goal keeping, racking up hosted a very talented team from his fifth shutout of the season.

Farragut High School, and for the After three weeks of impatience, fans packed into the Wilson Field the Hawks finally got their chance stands, it was a game not soon to to show the state what they could be forgotten. Captain Kevin do as they met up with top-ranked Riemer was the first to strike for Sandburg High School. Unfortuâ&#x20AC;˘ s * ^ ._, . the Hawks. In the early part of nately, the Hawks couldn't capitalthe game, he drilled a shot from ize on their opportunities and fell thirty yards out past the Farragut to Sandburg 1-0. Even though the goalkeeper to give the Hawks the score resulted in a loss, the players early 1-0 lead. It was short-lived, and fans both saw who really domiKiley Borowski however, as Farragut responded Kevin Riemer fires one down the field. nated the game. After the gam| with two goals to give them a 2-1 Tony Cordaro said, "I think afte* edge at the half. Where the Hawks trailed Riemer accomplished what he had set out today's game we proved we deserve to be 2-1 for most of the second half, Riemer deto do, getting his team back into the game, recognized and respected as one of the top cided he wasn't finished just yet. With time but after all that excitement, Riemer still teams in the state." beginning to run out, Riemer knew he had wasn't finished. A short time later from forty Ten games into the season, the Hawks to awaken his teammates to recapture the yards out, he ripped a shot off the crossbar, have an overall record of 6-2-2. With secmatch, and he didn't hold back. On a line which was followed up by forward Jay tional rankings being decided within the drive corner kick, Riemer found himself Zukanovic to give the Hawks the 3-2 lead. next couple of weeks, the Hawks needed to over running the ball and one option left.

That's how it would end as the Hawks im- perform well in their past tournament at St. He twisted and jumped into the air, and in proved their record to 4-1 -1.

Charles. After reaching the finals in the St. a split second, blistered a bicycle kick into After a disappointing tie to Waukegan, the Charles tournament the past two years, the the upper left comer of the net. Time froze Hawks came out with something to prove Hawks hoped to continue the tradition by for a moment as the players and the crowd against an undefeated team from Palatine making it three in a row.

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by Adrianna Stasiuk by start Adrianna Stasiukgirls'^^^ After a slow the Hawks varsity volleyball team is beginning to gel. The team has many new players including Brittney Zwolfer and Siobhan Mischke, who are starting to hold their own against more experienced teams. Also, new to varsity this year are Katie Waller, Alex Aufmann.

Lauren Shesek, and Jenny Szaflarski. They are stepping up nicely and filling in the shoes of last year's departing seniors. Their coach, Patty Iverson, who is also new, taking over for Kelly Markworth. a new mom

| as of August. Just like any young team, the Hawks are looking to seniors Susie Logsdon, Nicole Nellessen, and Sarah Jordan for leadership on the court. Also, juniors Adrianna Stasiuk, Gina Heiderman, and Ellie Marquis have been influential since they are returning varsity players.

This past weekend at the Maine East Tournament, the Hawks battled courageously against the eventual tournament champions.

Prospect. Although they lost the match, the Hawks gathered enough momentum to come

back Saturday morning and win all of their remaining matches. They beat Niles North 15-1, 15-1, and Regina also fell prey to the Hawks' aggressive play. Then, in the final match, Maine South beat Maine East in three games, coming back after faltering a bit in the second game. Although they still fin Ume for back-of-the-bus phone calls and tâ&#x20AC;˘ recite movie lines, the Hawks are getting stronger every match and hop)e to keep up their momentum as they head into the second half of the season.

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by Austin Gibbons The boys' cross-country team has gone through some ups and downs in recent weeks. They have really shown who they can be, stepping up and truly performing to their potential. They have gone through weeks of hard work to prepare themselves for successful meets at the Lyons Invitational, as well as Fenwick, Niles West, and New Trier.

Starting off the trail of ups, the Hawks traveled into a talent-loaded field at the Lyons Invitational on September 3. They looked to come out at the top end of the field, and they surprised themselves, placing 3rd out of fifteen teams, with 141 points. Leading the way for the Hawks was Phil Keith, despite his tumble 50 yards from the finish chute (don't worry, he was alright). He came in 14th place in a time of 15:15. Coming off their surprising finish at Lyons, the Hawks looked to dominate Fenwick the following Tuesday. They did

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just that, crushing the Friars 22-33. Keith once again led the way in taking first, in a time of 16:05 for the three-mile trek. But this time Gibbons was right behind, in second, with a time of 16:08. They showed what the true Hawk Cross Country program was all about, running a great team race, taking first, second, fifth, sixth, and eighth places respectively.

The following week, the Hawks started their conference season against Niles West.

It sure was a good start, as they swept the host Wolves, 15-46. Keith once again led the way, winning in 16:34. Gibbons followed closely, grabbing second in 16:44.

Lee Camarano, Chris Mitchell, and Henry Lifton rounded out the top five.

The teachers were on strike all week, but they came back just in time for the Hawks to go out to Downers Grove for their annual invitational. However, the Hawks didn't take advantage of this. They did not

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perform to their potential, taking 4th place out of nine teams. Keith led that race with a fifth place finish, crossing the line in 14:54 for 2.75 miles. Camarano came in next, in 18th, with a lime of 15:30.

The following Tuesday the Hawks traveled to New Trier, the second-ranked team in the state. They performed excellently despite the loss. Gibbons led the way in fourth place, running the three-mile course in 15:46.

Keith was right behind in fifth, with a 15:47.

The remainder of the season focuses on all the big meets, coming up every Saturday for the next month. The Hawks keep their spirits up especially since Mark Fulara thinks, "We are bound for a good season.

Lee Camarano is the best thing in running since...shoes." It will determine their season's success, as the Hawks got their postseason switched into the hardest sectional in the state.

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h\ h\ Bill Rill Truly TrimThe football team has been on a roll in headdress. The Hawks got on the board first recent weeks. They have scored some inwith a 9-yard touchdown pass from Price to surmountable point totals in defeating Niles North and Maine West. Working hard week in and week out, they are preparing for the start of the Conference season, which began last Saturday against New Trier.

On a beautiful day for a barbeque, the Maine South Hawks took on the Niles North Vikings at the Booster/ Hall of Fame Game. The game ended as quickly as it started. In the opening *alÂŤfc. ^ K . "^^^ ten seconds, Neil Sherlock scored on a 45-yard swing pass from quarterback ^ ,^M|K^^^^^^^^S Sean Price. It was all Maine South, w'^^^^^^^^Ssk scoring ten touchdowns on the day, and beating the Vikings 66-0. Sherlock, Alberto DeCicco, Sean Durbin, Frank Simoncelli, Mike Bello, Mike Raap, and A.J. LeBeau all scored touchdowns. The juniors gained some major experience playing the final three quarters of the game.

Last Friday the Hawks traveled to Sean Price throws downfield. Kilex Borowski Des Plaines to take on the rival Maine West Warriors. With the rain ending just before the kickoff, the Hawks were Bill Truty. After that, it was all Maine South ready to take feathers out of the Warriors" again. Sherlock dominated the Warrior de-

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fense by racking up 112 yards on 11 carries and one reception for 58-yards and two touchdowns thanks to the big holes made by the offensive line. Sean Price stepped up big again with 239 passing yards and four touchdowns. Mo Khan hadfivereceptions for 60 yards and one touchdown. Pat Stuckey came up with the first down catches numerous times during the game. The defense held Maine West to 15 total yards in the first half, and held Warrior star running back Vic Gomez to less than 25 yards in a 45-6 Hawk win.

The Central Suburban South Conference games began this past weekend.

TTie Hawks take on the Niles West Wolves this weekend at the Homecomir^^ ing Game. The Wolves are tied for. lead in conference. The queen wi'.f presented prior to the varsity game a s ^ added bonus. The games start at 9:30, 11:30, and 2:00PM. The Hawks have high hopes for the postseason and right now they are moving in that direction. As Ryan Rickert puts it, "These days, the Price is Right." Their record is 3-1 as of September 20, and they only look to improve upon that as the season progresses.

Smashing into sectionals h\ Caroline Kim

The girls' varsity tennis season is already half over, but the toughest matches of the conference are just beginning. Coach Rosencrans commented, "The team has great camaraderie, intensity, andfireand knows how to compete in every point, game, and match."

The first conference match against Niles West was a solid victory for the Hawks with a 7-0 scoring.

Soon afterwards, Maine South hosted the Hawk Invitational where Glenbard West, Shepard, Downers Grove North, Niles West, and Fenwick competed. The Hawks came away with second place, losing the first

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place title to Fenwick by only four points.

Individually, there were three first-place winners, Kathleen Hayes, Chris Dwyer, and Annie Russell and Axie Russell at second singles, fourth singles, and second doubles, respectively.

The next match was against Loyola but unfortunately the Hawks lost 2-6. The wins were scored by Kathleen Hayes at second singles, and Kathryn Koralik at third singles.

Kathryn Koralik, afirst-yearmember as well as only a freshman, looks to be a promising athlete for her remaining three years at Maine South.

Another competitive meet was played

against conference foe, Glenbrook South.

Fortunately, Maine South came out with a very narrow one point victory. Anna Sipkovsky and Vanessa Kaegi played a key match at first doubles. They split sets during their first two sets and were the last of the team to still be playing. Finally, they won their last set by a score of 7-5, deciding the meet win for Maine South.

The Hawks are traveling out to Neu Valley tomorrow for a key invitational, week it is on to sectionals for the Hawks where they will look to pick up where they left off in last year's state championship series. It looks to be an exciting run.