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SOUTHWORDS â&#x20AC;˘ NOMMBER 15, 2002

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by Emily Haak It's that time of year again. In addition to the smell of roasting turkey and some pre-emptive Christmas decorations, it's time for the Maine South V-Show.

This year's performance Director's Cut, is the 39"' annual V-show at Maine South. Over 300 students are involved this year, and cast, crew, stage band, and Trunk have all been working frantically to put together a stellar show.

Over 60 acts auditioned for Director's Cut, and 18 were selected to perform.

Acts involved truly represent the variety of the Maine South student body. Footlighters have been rehearsing their opening song, "Footloose" and the dance which accompanies it. In addition, many different student groups are performing in acts, including cheerleaders and dance groups, as well as individual student musicians and other talented individuals.

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every year the show looks wonderful and this year will be no different. Construction crew has been working hard to create the set design for Director's Cut. Technical crew strives to create a unique ambiance through lighting and sound that reflects the character of each act. Running crew rushes unseen behind the curtains to be sure that everything is set for the next scene.

Stage band has invested rehearsal time to prepare music for numerous acts, including the Foolighter's opening act, Orchesis, Dance II, Cheerleaders, and Hawkettes. In addition, the stage band has been practicing music for their own acts, including the popular jazz tune "April in Paris."

The humorous skits that take place on the side stages between the acts are performed by a talented and selective group of students known as Trunk. These funny individuals have devoted hours to brainstorming, writing, and rehearsing these short comedy

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Every year the V-Show runs incredibly smoothly and entertains the audience immensely. This is due to the dedicated work of the student leaders in the show.

These include the junior and senior directors, as well as directors of music. In addition, there are heads for Trunk, technical advisors, and the stage manager. Most importantly, the show would not be possible without the work of the faculty: Mr. Muszynski, Mrs. McCleneghan, Mrs. Heyden, Mr. Sanchez, and Dr. Stewart.

Tickets for the show go on sale to the general student body starting Monday November 18 and will carry through all of that week. Performances are on November 21.22 and 23. If you wish to attend the show, buy tickets early because the performances will sell out.

V-Show 2003 Director's Cut is s u r e ^ ^ e one more successful production^Bnt showcases the talent of the students at Maine South. It is a wonderful show that brings together many different groups in the student body and lets them all participate in a common activity. ^

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November 15,1777 - The Articles of Confederation are adopted by the Continental Congress.

November 15,1864 - General Sherman bums Atlanta.

November 15,1864 - Mickey Wright shoots a sixty-two. the lowest golf score for a woman professional golfer.

November 15.1932 - T h e Walt Disney Art school is created.

November 15,1939 - The Nazis begin the mass murdering of the Warsaw Jews.

November 15, 1941 - The Cow Palace opens in San Francsico.

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by Monika Bysiecki PLAN. PSAE. PSAT. and ISAT. These are acronyms that all Maine South students will have to face by the end of their high school careers. This year, the Maine South Administration added another four-letter assessment program of the multitude of tests already administered at Maine South.

At the beginning of October. Juniors took the Preliminary ACT during the annual autumn testing. With the initiation of this new test into the curriculum, some students have asked, "Why another one?"

This one has been added because test cores are important: they compare Maine South with other schools nation-wide to show truth in the Maine South slogan "Excellence in Education." So how does Maine South compare? And if this school is already excellent, can it improve? If test scores are the measure of merit, then Maine South is doing very well with an average ACT assessment score of 24.6 out of 36 possible points, compared to the state's average score of 21.7 in 2001. However Maine South is not the best. Glenbrook North received a higher average score of 25.2, and New Trier received the highest average Illinois ACT score of 26.7.

What causes the difference? Class size might have something to do with it. The reason why is obvious: the fewer students in a class, the more attention the teacher can give to each student. Maine South has the largest class size of the three schools.

The average class size for Maine South is 22.3 students; Glenbrook North's average is 19.1, and New Trier's average is 20.7.

Also, there is a correlation between the upil-to-teacher reaction and school's performance on the ACT. Maine South's ratio is 1:17.0. while Glenbrook north's is 1:15.8, and New Trier's is 1:14.2.

The average number of years of experience that teachers have is also lower in Maine Township than in the other two districts receiving the higher test scores: Maine Township's average is 13.7 years

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experience, and Glenbrook North Township, Northfield, has an average of 16.6 years experience, and New Trier Township's average teacher experience is 15.7 years.

Maine Township actually has teachers employed with a shorter average teaching experience than the state average, which is 14.5 years. The link can be easily perceived: a teacher accumulates skills every year he or she is instructing. The longer a teacher instructs, the more knowledgable they can become.

Teaching salaries are also a place where Maine Township differs drastically from the other two schools. Maine Township's average teacher salary, $66,000, is also far below that of the average salary of Northfield Township, $73,800, and New Trier Township, $74, 500. this lower income might make it more difficult to attract gifted and charismatic teachers in the future and will make it more difficult to keep the skilled teachers already at Maine South from going to other schools where they would be able to make more money. A $10,000 difference in each teacher's salary, a three person difference in each class, and a two point difference on each ACT. This is how Maine South compares. source: the Illinois School Report Card

by Sarah Griebler "Pay it forward" is more than just the name of a movie. It is also a philosophy of leadership that encourages us to to be a positive influence in the world and do more than repay favors. That's what motivated Randy Tosch, a Maine South alumnus, to try to make a difference at our school in 1997.

Randy attended the Braid Leadership Ranch in Colorado for one week as a Junior and came back with a vision to share what he had learned through a leadership program for Maine South students. He wanted to break down stereotypes and build a safer environment for education.

The Tosch Leadership Conference was started thanks to Randy's dedication and the support of a close group of students and teachers who shared his vision.

Students, who teachers nominated for demonstrating leadership abilities, were invited to the 2002 Tosch Conference on October 30th and were able to learn a lot.

There was a wide mix of attendents from the Maine South student body. Sixty-five Maine South upper-classmen spent the day examining the role of leadership, the negative affect of stereotypes, and how each person could contribute to a more positive atmosphere at Maine South.

Through group discussions and guest speakers, they discovered the importance of proactive and productive leadership. As students role-played difficult situations, they learned how to use a variety of skills, including refusal, helping, and negotiation.

At the end of the day, they each developed their own mission statement, which included goals, morals, and contributions they would like to make during their years at Maine South.

This relates to "paying it forward." If one student can effect two others by using the helping skills or even if he just holds the door and smiles at someone, then this conference could reach more people. Those two students could affect two more at Maine South and so on. This is done by simply walking the walk and leading by example. You do not need to have attended this conference to be a leader, just "pay it forward."

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by Deanna Oleske Anyone who calls high school a "college preparatory school" is mistaken.

I have three words for Ozzfest 2002: "Pepsi bottles" and "sod."

Those of you out there may not see my connection, and others are already chuckling knowing exactly what I am getting at.

I have been a victim of drive by fooding. Many of you out there have been too. Some are happily willing to admit that they were involved in such a ritual - others were victims. The school windows have been encrusted with pickle and tomato slices, and the walls have been targets for apples and oranges.

I have been sprayed with orange guts and have pealed apple remains off of my backpack every now and then, wishing all along I knew who was the perpetrator so that justice could be served. This would not be done by slewing a piece of fruit at them, but by stopping this complete immaturity.

Last week I saw a filled Pepsi bottle, minus the cap, be flown across the patch of grass near the A-wing and splatter onto its oncoming target. Suddenly, I felt I should look behind my back as if I should see a flying piece of sod coming towards me. There was no sod, but the Pepsi bottle explosion left its dark mark onto the white cement.

I wanted to scream out "Food is a privilege!" and then I realized what I would be saying.

I just wanted them to realize that there are victims out there, and realize that it is down right disgusting, disrespectful and rude. Even if it is just messing around with a few friends or just curiosity of how fast an apple can travel before it explodes on a brick wall - it is something that shouldn't even be a problem!

Fruit, bottles of cola, and sliced pickles should vanish from our walls and windows. Victims and perpetrators, alike, take a stand and stop the unnecessary food violence in our school.

Remember: only you can prevent drive by foodings.

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â&#x20AC;˘Student Opinion

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by Ashley Rezaeizadeh Sunlight and its ultraviolet rays cause skin cancer. Tanning booths have been known to cause skin cancer. Many people, however, still flock to the tanning booths.

They are better known as "cancer boxes."

Whether it is because the sun isn't shinning or because they want to look better for a dance, too many people are going tanning. Right now it may be cool to get the "just came back from an exotic island look" or that special "J. Lo glow," but that "glow" is very hazardous to your health. J. Lo prefers make-up to enhance her look-not a tanning booth. A tan is actually the sign of unhealthy skin and damage to the skin cells.

1 do not mind when people tan over the

summer naturally, but do we really need to look tan in the winter? It is ridiculous that we have to sit in a box that penetrates harmful rays into our bodies to get that "tan" look.

Skin cancer kills over 9,200 Americans each year, due in part to the excessive use of tanning booths.

If kids today weren't so vain, 80% of our lifetime sun and UV exposure wouldn't occur before the age of 18. That is an awful lot of harmful, possibly cancerous, damage to skin.

We need to take it on ourselves to reco^ nize the harmful effects that tanning and tanning booths have on our bodies. Let us stop the tanning madness and walk away from the box.

Staff Opinion

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by Kara Collins Maine The South cheering section has to be one of the top ones at any football game.

Dedicated fans are out there rain or shine cheering on the Hawks to victory. There are drums, banners, flags and great cheers.

The huge number of fans, however, seems to only appear at our football games.

There is no doubt that football is one of our biggest and best teams here at Maine South, but that does not mean it has to be the only one that gets to experience the cheers.

Three seasons are filled with a variety of sports, and most could use fans far cheering for or We have many st3f starc ranked programs that deserve some fans.

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â&#x20AC;˘Movie Review

Bang Bang You're Dead

by Veronica Katz The Showtime Original Picture movie, which premiered on October 13. 2002. is based on the play of the same name. It bravely confronts issues on the rash of school shootings, mainly bullying, which have been a prevalent cause of school shootings.

The movie explores the life and mind of a troubled, "high risk" teenage student, Trevor Adams. He has lived an unhappy life for the last year, enduring constant verbal and physical bullying from "jocks" at his school. He does not confide in anyone, but rather keeps a video diary of his daily life. It also shows how he and other students at his high school are mercilessly bullied, and it also includes his own desperate thoughts. He bares his soul on these segments, sharing the endless pain and sorrow that he experiences.

Trevor's story is eye-opening and reveals the perils that teens like him face everyday at school. He is not safe anywhere, especially not in the halls, cafeteria, locker room, or bathrooms. Not only do we see what Trevor has to deal with, but also what his friends must

(Fans continued from pg. 4) to watch players from sports teams begging students to come to their games. They should have fans planning to see them play at every home game anyway.

All sports might not be as fun to watch as football, but they could be if the same number of people went to cheer at those games. It would improve the confidence of players knowing that they will have fans no matter how they do. Also, it would show some tremendous school spirit while being as much fun as a fall football game.

Why not start showing spirit by attending some of the winter sports events coming up

cope with. They are shoved into lockers, toilets, and trash cans. Onlookers present amusedly watch or ignore them.

The actions alone are disturbing, but Trevor's own thoughts and emotional reactions are just as frightening. He not only speaks of his intense hopelessness, but also toys with the ending notion of his life.

A 1 though, the material up to this point is strong and uncomfortable to view. the intensity still heightens.

One day, w h e n Trevor and his friends cannot stand the abuse any longer, they develop a plot to kill their classmates. The sequence shows the unwavering intent of Trevor and his friends to open fire at school.

The stark reality of all this is unnerving, but it is a story that must be told. Some have said that "Bang Bang You're Dead" exploits school shootings, but it instead is a step in the right direction. The movie's unsettling honesty just may be enough to make a profound difference.

in the next few months? Grab a group of friends, and go out and support the basketball teams. Show up and cheer on the Hawks at a swimming, gymnastics, track or wrestling event. They could use some nice fans cheering them onto victory. Many top sports compete all year long and deserve some credit from fans.

School does not end in the fall, and neither do sports. Why should all the great school spirit end in the fall? It should not.

We have fabulous fans and an awesome student body to use to our advantage. So let us show our spirit all year long by supporting all of our sports teams!

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A state of mind

by Michelle Le It is autumn once again. The leaves have fallen and so has my attention in school.

Everyone knows that it begins after seniors come back from spring break, but this year, senioritis has already begun, at least for me it has. It is the time when there is a lack of interest, when books seemed to get lost in the black holes of our lockers, when homework seems too far a concept to grasp, and when third period lounge is the perfect time to step out of school for a second breakfast run to McDonald's.

Six months ago, I was a conscientious student in the eleventh grade, whose backpack was filled to the brim with notes, books, and plenty of pencils. My grades, sadly, were my life. I worried about them as if a "B" was going to kill me.

Well, as they say, "Out with the old, and in with the new." Now, as a twelvth grade student, I am having the hardest time trying to read a book. The letters look like foreign objects. An "A" seems too lofty a goal. You may think I'm a slacker, but believe me, I am trying hard to avoid it. As a junior, I knew that colleges were keeping track of me. Now they are not as much.

In the beginning of senior year, I had been rushing to send in my college applications.

My mom placed Post-Its on every single line that I had to sign and reminded me everyday to send them. It was a nightmare. After two

months of setting them aside, I mailed them, and it was over. I didn't send them. I got rid of them. While licking the last envelope, I threw my hands up in praise and was filled with satisfaction.

Within two weeks of mailing my applications, I received my admission letters from four out of five of the colleges that I

applied for, most importantly. University of Iowa. This is my dream college, the one 1 knew I have to go to.

The day after being admitted, senioritis hit me like a rock. I walked through school trying to think of a reason why I had to be here, and could think of none. I took my tests and did my homework, and actually worked and studied, but something in the back of my head just wanted it to all end. I had already taken the ACTs. already sent in my applications, and had already been admitted. Still, I had no choice but to stay in school, and it seemed all but necessary.

Some may call it a state of mind, but I call it a disease. It's inevitable when you become a senior, it'll hit you anytime and anywhere.

I remember watching all the seniorsg who were in my classes last year. The| tapped their feet all day, slept all period, and" didn't seem to have a care in the world. I wondered how it felt, but at the time, I couldn't comprehend with my music lessons, dance class, part-time job, and grades that I wanted to keep up. Now, I know. It is a little early, but nonetheless, senioritis has gotten to me.

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Shining in tiie water

by Sara Wolski It's a unique art, an Olympic sport, and an enrichment to the widespread variety of Maine South extracurricular. Having a difficult time remembering what this activity is? The Marlin Synchronized Swim Club, of course, a performing group that is so well known that they are hosting an exclusive presentation of some of the world's finest professional synchronized swimmers.

These girls deserve more than is usually accredited to them. Last spring, two Marlin duets competed at the reputable International Academy of Aquatic Art Festival (lAAA), held in Highland Park, bringing home an award each: an AAA and an AA, comparable to a second place and a third place, respectively. Second place was acquired by an alumni duet. Amy Goodwin and Caroline Salvador, and third place by two Maine South sophomores, now juniors, Kristina Johnson and Sara Wolski. "It was > an eye-opening experience that really made

^ ^ us aware of how much artistic swimming is out there. It's encouraging to see people who are devoted to synchronized swimming keep this art very much alive in their communities, even internationally," says Kristina Johnson enthusiastically about her experiences at the lAAA Festival last year.

Maine South continues to be supportive of this captivating art form, and the Marlin Swim Club has developed a highly regarded reputation among other synchronized swimming organizations, including the International Academy of Aquatic Art. Opportimely, the lAAA has asked Maine South to host the prestigious International Academy of Aquatic Art Showcase, a performance of select first place winners of the lAAA Festival over the past few years, as well as performances by the Marlins themselves. This Showcase presentation will be held tomorrow, Saturday, November 16, 2002, at 7 pm in the Maine South pool. Ticket prices are $5.00 and can be purchased from

Marlin swimmers ahead of time or at the door.

Synchronized swimming is not a recognized art form by the Maine South Fine Arts Department, and while it is a fascinating Olympic sport, the Athletic Department refuses to recognize synchronized swimming as well. This leaves the Marlins under the ambiguous title of "club," forcing costume assembly and finances to be selfprovided. In turn, this requires a tremendous amount of time and hard work, not to mention fundraising. This showcase will be an incredible help to the Marlins to raise much needed funds.

Students and staff are encouraged to come and support Maine South's Marlin Swim Club on November 16 at 7 p.m. For more information about creative human artwork in the water, visit the International Academy of Aquatic Art's official website: http:// www.aquatic-art.org.

To the Upper Limits

by Kathryn Lieber I may not be big, or very strong, but I promise to push myself to the upper limits, or so I vowed at 6:45 am. Everyone was thrilled for the Adventure Club climbing trip, even though it was so early in the morning. Through the fog and early frost, fifteen teens and two sponsors slowly drifted into the Maine South parking lot. After late participants arrived and those who went off in search of coffee returned, we grabbed our gear and left.

A few hours later, beautiful Bloomington came into view and we spotted our destination: the Upper Limits Rock Gym. We were awake now and ready to go. We messed around with the ever-attractive harnesses and were convinced to rent shoes, after being told how awful our gym shoes were and how much we'd regret climbing in them. And then, after testing to determine I who was responsible enough to look after the lives of the climbers, we were on our way! With so many options some people weren't seen for hours, depending on how long it took them to climb.

There was the rock gym, complete with 3.5 walls of plastic rocks and a wave wall, 6 silos with 5 to 6 routes each. All were 60 ft high with ranging difficulties. There was also the cave, which was off limits to those under 16 years of age. This included padded floors and upside-down climbing. While we took to these challenges with leaps and bounds, the most impressive was the 110 feet wall outside. Once the day had warmed up, students climbed up like Spiderman.

A number of them made it all the way to the top of this imposing precipice. With a personal cheering squad on the ground, and a persistent belayer (a safety guard who managed the ropes from the ground and refused to let the climber come down until he or she had reached his or her goal) Ben MacAndrews, Greg Sidelnik, Matt Schwartz, Jack Montgomery, Ashley Hodges, and Joe Leleniewski made it past the toughest spots.

Exhilarated and exhausted, we faced an "adventurous" van ride home. We all felt just a littie stronger, and a little more sore by the time we got back, and definitely more sore than strong the next day.

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by Lindsey Nashan It has been 43 years since the plastic 11.5 inch, dream-inspiring Barbie doll was first created in 1959 by Ruth Handler. She thought that it was important for girls to imagine what they wanted to grow up and become. Barbie portrays this for young girls all around the world. She has worked as almost every imaginable profession, such as a dentist, doctor, firefighter, astronaut, paleontologist, and even a presidential candidate.

Ruth Handler saw her daughter Barbara play with baby dolls and adult dolls. Ruth noticed that the girls had been much more interested in adult dolls rather than the baby dolls. At that time, Ruth decided she was going to make a three-dimensional adult female doll. She wanted to make one so realistic that it could inspire girls all around the world, including her own daughter.

Even though this doll was a dream to little girls around the world. Barbie also had her critics. According to many feminists and others. Barbie reinforces sexism, as she represents a young woman with questionable intelligence and an impossible physique.

Despite all these critics. Barbie dolls seem to enhance a girl's self-image and make ^ her strive to reach her aspirations.

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one billion Barbie dolls have been sold since 1959. If the dolls were placed head to toe. they would circle the earth more than seven times. Who would have thought that this idea of a three-dimensional plastic doll would really make such an impact? When the Mattel Corporation rejected the idea and said it was too expensive with little potential for wide market appeal, the only people who believed in Barbie were the Handlers.

The Handlers, therefore, did not give up.

When Ruth returned from a trip to Europe with a Lilli doll, which was modeled after a character in a German comic strip, she was determined to create her own doll. Ruth spent time designing and creating this doll and named the doll Barbie, after her daughter Barbara. They took the doll to Mattel one more time, hoping that this time would be better than the last. They were in luck; Mattel approved their idea.

The first Barbie doll debuted at the American Toy Fair in New York City in 1959. Little girls fell in love with Barbie, and every girl wanted one. That year, 351,000 dolls were sold at three dollars each.

Mattel was so swamped with orders that it took several years for supply to meet the demand.

Today, Barbie can be found all over the world even in countries such as Italy and Brazil. She has numerous family members, friends, and accessories including a house, large wardrobe, and a car. There are conventions for collectors, and Barbie dolls can get quite expensive. It still continues to be the most successful doll in the history of the toy industry. This wouldn't be if it weren't for Ruth Handler's adamant determination and efforts.

1959-Barbie debuts in a black-and-white striped swimsuit and ponytail at the American Toy Fair in New York.

1960-Charlotte Johnson designs Barbie's fashions from inspirations on Paris runways.

1961-Barbie doll is the hottest selling fashion doll of all time. Ken debuts.

1962-Barbie takes on the Bubble Cut hairstyle from Jacqueline Kennedy.

1963-Famous Queen Barbie debuts.

1964-Skipper, Barbie's little sister, arrives.

1965-Barbie and her friends are more lifelike with bendable legs.

1966-Barbie has cousin, Francie, and twin siblings, Tutti and Todd. ^^^ 1967-Barbie gets a celebrity friend. L o ^ x don fashion model. Twiggy.

1968-Barbie can talk in English and Spanish as Talking Barbie.

1969-Her hairstyle is now long and flipped up at the ends.

1970-Barbie became even more lifelike as Living Barbie with bendable elbows, knees, and ankles and head, waist, arms, hands, and legs that swivel.

1971-Live Action Barbie and Malibu Barbie debut.

1972-Walk-Lively Barbie and Talking Busy Barbie make Barbie even more lifelike.

1973-Girls can style Barbie's hair with Quick Curl Barbie.

1974-Barbie turns sweet sixteen.

1975-She shows American spirit with patriotic dress as an Olympic skier, gymnast, and skater.

1976-Barbie doll is selected as the Doll of the Century.

1977-SuperStar Barbie and 18-inch Super Size Barbie debut.

1978-Girls can have a photo shoot w| Fashion Photo Barbie.

1979-Preity Changes Barbie debuts with short hair. (continued on page 9)

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(continued from page 8) 1980-Barbie broadens her cultural horizons as she morphs into Black Barbie, Hispanic Barbie, Italian Barbie, Parisian Barbie, and Royal U.K. Barbie.

1981-Appealing to younger children. My First Barbie is released to smaller hands.

1982-Black Magic Curl Barbie debuts this year.

1983-Dream Date Barbie goes out with Ken for the first time.

1984-Barbie's Silver Anniversary is celebrated in New York City with over 1,200 people attending. Also, Barbie and Ken Day is declared by Mayor Ed Koch.

1985-An exhibition of over 600 Barbie dolls with clothes designed by fashion mogul such as Yves St. Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior and many other is held.

1986-This year marks the first of the Limited Edition collector Barbie dolls.

1987-Barbie's fashions are inspired by pop star Madonna.

1988-The Happy Holiday Series debuts and unexpectedly becomes the biggest hit of the year.

1989-Barbie salutes the troops with Army Barbie.

1990--The Bob Mackie Gold Barbie wins the prestigious "1990 Award of Excellence."

1991-Czechoslovakian Barbie debuts in a traditional festival costume.

1992-Neptune Fantasy Barbie and Empress Bride Barbie debut and are arguably the most valuable Barbie's today.

1993-The Great Eras Collection begins this year introducing 1920s Flapper Barbie.

1994-For Barbie's 35th Anniversary, Mattel proudly reproduces the original Barbie.

1995-Barbie plays Dorothy from The Wizard ofOz this year.

1996-The first Barbie web site goes live.

1997-The Official Barbie Collector's Club debuts.

1998-Nolan Miller and Vera Wang contribute to Barbie's fashions this year.

1999-Barbie is selected by American voters as a representative of the 1960s lifestyle for the U.S. Postal Service's Celebrate the Century stamp series.

2000-Mattel introduces Barbie for President.

2001-Ken celebrates his 40* anniversary.

Holidays bring slioplifting h\ Jackie Swohoda

With the holidays just around the comer, more and more shoppers are becoming increasingly frantic and shoplifting rises drastically.

At the Walgreens located on the comer of Cumberland and Touhy, manager Ms. Ortiz, said the same thing: "There's just too many people coming and going for the few employees that we have working. There's no way that the few of us can do our job, try to help and satisfy customers, and at the same time keep an eye open for shoplifters."

According to the Better Business Bureau, "Shoplifting is one of the most costly crimes a business faces. During the Christmas season shoplifting is expected to increase.

Last year, retailers lost S25 billion in goods that never made it to the checkout aisle."

A big reason why the holidays bring forth this increase in shoplifting cases is because the weather is colder and people are likely to be wearing big, heavy jackets. Bigger jackets mean more space for unpurchased items. Shoplifters depend on chaos and aggravated shoppers to create a diversion, which also contributes to the increase in crimes during the holiday season.

In most of the department stores and other smaller stores, security measures are

becoming tighter and better. Cameras are more efficient by zooming into little objects such as a ring on a finger. Other methods such as electronic tags and security guards are also improving .

Ms. Ortiz commented, "All my expensive items are either locked up in cases or locked onto a bar so the customer may still view the item. There's no way I can leave items laying out that cost more than twenty dollars. Electronic tags are like my second set of eyes. They are set off through the doors if the item was not purchased.

Most of the time, if the alarm is set off, the person will innocently re-enter the store.

However, if the person did continue walking out or ran faster, they most likely stole something, in which case an employee will approach the customer and ask to search their bags."

On an average day, about 5,400 people are arrested for shoplifting. If a person is arrested for shoplifting, the offender can receive a permanent criminal record. In court, retail theft can result in consequences of up to a year in prison. Therefore, the increase in shoplifting during the holiday season would increase the number of arrests as well.

10 Sports

SOUTHWORDS -XOMMBER 15. 2002

Sprinting to the finishline^

by Jenny Hejfernan Five full months of exhausting training.

Hundreds of miles of sweat, laughter, tears, and pain All of these images are what the 2002 girls' cross-country team will carry with them. After such an extraordinary regular season, it was inevitable that the top seven girls would advance. Finally, November 2"^ (a.k.a. Black Saturday), the speed-racers traveled to Busse Woods for their sectional meet. It was a challenging course, full of inclines, potholes, and elaborate turns. However, the runners were undaunted, thanks to a devoted fan club and

an intense drive for success. Such phenomenal effort was documented in the terrific scores of the pack, ranking tenth as a team overall. While the team faced disappointment, including a heartbreaking result of the one digit separating Lauran Cordaro from the state finals, the Hawks were proud of all they had accomplished.

The team would like to thank Mr. Gabauer, Ms. Ladendorf, and Mrs. Reese for their undying dedication to the team. Moreover, the junior, sophomore, and freshmen runners extend an even greater thanks to the seniors.

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who made this year undoubtedly one of the best yet. Preparations are already being made for next year.

Meanwhile, the team encourages its fans to focus their attention on the winter sports.

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Number of times Kate Manning and Kathryn Fechner sang the national anthem at the boys' soccer games.

by Adrianna Stasiuk The Hawks attacked their first playoff opponent, Ridgewood High School, on Wednesday, October 30*, shutting them out 15-3, 15-7. The Hawks had a successful night, only to dress up the next day for Halloween. The costumes were so convincing that the girls still cannot figure out who was what. On a darker note, the Hersey girls' volleyball team came to Maine South on Saturday, November 2°^, and kicked the Maine South girls' volleyball team out of the state playoffs.

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by Austin Gibbons Just as it begins, it ends. The season flies by without ever glancing back. Never once in the year is it two steps forward one step back, it is always three steps forward can't look back. While they wish that wasn't the case, it is. The season is over for the boys' cross country, as did many seasons this past "Black Saturday." They finished strong where only the elite schools in the state ended, at the IHSA Sectionals.

On October 25, the Hawks traveled out to Wheeling for the IHSA Regional. The Hawks snagged the last qualifying spot, taking fifth place with 135 points. Barely escaping a one-point victory over Maine West. Stevenson won the meet with 42 points. Wheeling followed with 47, and Prospect (67) and Elk Grove (134) rounded out the top five.

with a positive attitude and inspiration in precious-gem-form from senior Nicole Nellessen. The girls did their best, and things were looking up as the Hawks led 4-0 in the first game. The Hawks were unable to pull it out in the end and suffered a tough loss in the first game. Senior Sarah Jordan still asks whether or not this could possibly happen.

The girls wished it was the case, as they were very disappointed as the fun-filled season came closer to an end.

Each of the twelve girls on the team had tears in their eyes when Hersey scored fif-

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teen points at the end of the second game, marking both the end of the match and the end of the girls' season.

It was a tough loss, but the Hawks keep their heads high, for the memories they've shared and the progress they've made fj their minds with happy, and of course "d(Âť thoughts.

Even though the volleyball season is over at school, many teammates plan to play on club teams over the off-season. Thanks to all of the fans who came out to support the Hawks.

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Phil Keith once again led the way for the Hawks, taking fourteenth place in a time of 16:02. Austin Gibbons came in next, leading the huge pack of Hawks, taking 28* place in a time of 16:29. Lee Camarano, Pat Moran, and Henry Lifton followed close, with 29*, 30*, and 34* place finishes, in 16:31, 16:32, and 16:48 respectively.

The following week, on November 2, in the brisk morning, the Hawks traveled out to Schaumburg to what essentially was their final meet. At the IHSA Sectional at Busse Woods, ten of the top teams in the state set up camp. Even the York Coach, Joe Newton, (who has 22 state titles under his belt) said, "That is by far the toughest sectional I have seen in a long time, we were lucky not to be bumped there." Keith was worried about was the bathroom situation. Upon ar-

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rival he said, "Look at all the port-o-potties.

This is phenomenal."

Keith finished off the season for the Hawks with a tremendous race, notching 31" place out of 160 runners. He crossed the line in 15:52 over the three mile course. The sophomore phenom Moran came in next, with a 67* place finish, in 16:34. Camarano, James Ballard, and Lifton rounded out the scoring for the Hawks. They came through in 16:48, 16:56, and 17:08, respectively.

Overall, this season for the Hawks, Coach Bill Drennan's last was a success. Although, they could not give coach his final dreq to qualify for the state meet as a team.

Nothing more could have been asked from these boys. They worked their hearts out for six months to get where they ended, and they did so with grace, Mark Fulara, and dignity.

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h\ Bill Tnitv The Hawks played their final games of the season these past two weeks, and it has been quite a season. During highs and lows the Hawks have fought back to form a great season. They showed the true meaning of football, fighting adversity to rise to the top and win Maine South another conference title.

The Hawks played their final conference game of the season on October 24 against Glenbrook South. A win over the Titans would secure the second straight conference title, and ten straight conference wins in the last two seasons.

The Hawks scored early and often, gaining the first 35 points, all in the first quarter. Neil Sherlock, Brian Schlitter, Kevin Collins, A.J. LeBeau, and Pat Stuckey all scored in the first half. The Hawks then dominated the rest of the game.

The defense remained tough, allowing only seven points through the entire game.

Mike Raap led the defense, with two interceptions and pressure on the quarterback nonstop by Vince Natali, Brendan Cameron, and Don Durbin. The final score was 41-7.

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^ The next game was November 2 - the first round of the IHSA state playoffs. They drew the Conant Cougars for their first battle. The Hawks got on the board first with a one-yard touchdown run, which was set up by a roughing-the-kicker penalty.

The Cougars responded with a 30-yard touchdown-run. The Cougars were on the verge of scoring again, but an interception by Bill Truty stopped that threat. Unfortunately, the ball was spotted on the two-yard line; Mike Bello was sacked for a safety, and the Cougars took the lead 9-7.

Both teams swapped possessions. The Cougars scored on an option run to make it 16-7 midway through the second quarter. The Hawks later responded with a touchdown in the closing seconds of that half. A fake field goal sent Sherlock on a fade route for the second touchdown of the game. The Hawks trailed 16-14 at the half.

In the beginning of the third quarter, the Hawks defense stepped up and shut down the Cougars. Once again, the Hawks got a punt blocked, and the Cougars ran it 30 yards for a touchdown and a 23-14 lead. The offense responded in the fourth quarter. Alberto

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DeCicco's touchdown made the score 2321. But on the ensuing possession, Conant scored on a 75-yard touchdown pass.

The Hawks didn't quit. The offense responded late in the fourth quarter with a Pat Stuckey touchdown to pull the Hawks within two. The onside kick failed, and the Cougars ran out the clock giving Conant the 30-28 upset.

The Hawks were led by 35 seniors: the most on any Maine South team that Coach Inserra can remember. This team amassed a 40-3 record, and they won the Conference title all four years in a row. Maine South wishes the best of luck to next year's Hawks in avenging this season's final loss.

The Hawks once again lived up to the tradition of the Maine South program. With an 8-2 record the Hawks have proved they are worthy of their Maine South name. With key victories against teams such as Evanston and New Trier, it was an excellent season. Congratulations to all the seniors and to the coaching staff for the success achieved through this 2002 season. The Hawks look forward to carrying on their winning tradition into next year's season.

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by Jay Ziols As the boys' soccer season started, death. In the third round, the Lake Park the back of the net to give the Hawks a players had expectations of going far in the shooter hit his shot off of the post, and put regional championship. If the Hawks could the Hawks into position to win the regional win just two more games, a trip downstate playoffs. would be granted to them. The Hawks, After a first round bye in the State however, were the first victims of Black Playoffs, the Hawks were well rested and Saturday. To get to the sectional finals the eager to begin a path downstate by taking Hawks needed to take care of the on Leyden High School in the 1" round Schaumburg Saxons. It seemed to be going of the State Tournament. Leyden left smoothly in the first half as Kevin Riemer recently named all-state senior Kevin gave the Hawks and early 1-0 lead on a Riemer open near the top of the 18 yard penalty kick. But Schaumburg fought back box, and Riemer took advantage of it by with a goal just before the end of the L' blasting a shot past the Leyden half resulting in a 1-1 tie. Although the goalkeeper to give the Hawks a 1 -0 lead Hawks couldn't put the Saxons away in going into halftime. Maine South held regulation, confidence was still high and on to the 1 -0 lead and were on their way the Hawks felt in control of the game. Near to the regional championship game the end of the P' overtime period, howeve.

Thursday night. The boys' soccer team a Schaumburg forward recovered a lo(| concentrated on winning a regional ball and somehow put a shot into the ba?

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Photo by Kiley Borowski of the net ending the Hawks playoff run.

Park. After one hundred minutes of play, The players watched as Schaumburg the Hawks and the host Lake Park celebrated and destroyed the Hawk's chance championship.

Matt Perille was the shooter Lancers remained at a 0-0 tie, and the game to go downstate.

The Hawks didn't end the for the Hawks, and he gave the team and fans had to be decided by penalty kicks. After season the way they wanted to, but they what they wanted.

He blasted a shot off the both teams kicked a perfect 5 for 5 in the raised the expectations for future teams. hands of the Lake Park goalkeeper and into shootout, the game had to go into sudden

Black Saturday

by Austin Gibbons Gibbons h\ Austin November 2, 2002, a day that will live in infamy here at Maine South High School.

Never was there a day so demoralizing to the athletic programs. As they sat, team after team fell to their opponents before their eyes. "Black Saturday" as it is being called, was the darkest day in Maine South sports that I have seen in the past nine years.

As I sat at my cross-country meet on Saturday morning, I never could have thought all of this would happen in the same day. Black Saturday started when the cross country teams failed to make ends meet and their seasons ended. In addition, Lauran Cordaro missed qualifying for the state meet by one place and one second.

Watching her run, I thought for sure she had it. It was a great race, but qualifying for state was not to be. I ran one of the

worst races I have run in my career; it was so demoralizing to watch it end like that. The girls placed tenth, and we placed fourteenth.

Not even a half an hour later, on the way to our bus, I hear the words, "Soccer lost in overtime." I thought to myself, "It can't be possible." But it was and they lost 2-1 in overtime to a good Schaumburg team. Kevin Reimer scored the only goal for the Hawks in a well-played game. I sat pondering the day so far, "Now soccer too."

We came back from our meet at 1:00 pm, just in time for the football game versus Conant. It was the first round of the IHSA State playoffs. I had to leave at the half but I left confidently with the Hawks trailing only 16-14. But when I returned home at 4:00 pm, my dad told me, "Football lost. 3028." My jaw dropped, I had no idea what to

"^^ think anymore. There it was in front of me, the 30-28 final: Conant won. Football's season came to an abrupt end along with cross-country and soccer's.

Later that night, I went to my friend's house, and we went to watch our girls' volleyball team. They unfortunately lost two straight games to Hersey. The girls" displayed a valiant effort, and I could not understand how all of this could happen in one day.

One day. on November 2, 2002, four Maine South athletic team's seasons ended with sudden shock, and complete! unexpectedly. Four teams. One day. Main?

South sports encountered an unprecedented loss: "Black Satuday." Hopefully this day will not repeat itself for a long time.