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SOLITHWORDS • NOM.MBER 27, 2002

Thanksgiving iiappenings Student Council's TO FYS gives food drive

by Chris Hayes On Saturday November 16, the Teens Organized For Youth Service (TOFYS), volunteered at the local Maine Township Drop-In Center to lend a helping hand packing boxes of food for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. It ended in great success.

The boxes will be distributed to needy families in the Maine Township area around the holiday. Approximately fifty people volunteered from TOFYS members to those who just wanted to volunteer their time.

Everyone's hard work really showed.

Two people were assigned twenty boxes to fill them with the assigned food. There were four hundred boxes packed by noon that day! All of these boxes were given to needy families throughout the neighborhoods.

The next service project coining up in December is "Toys for Tots." This year.

TOFYS will be handing out gifts to needv families at a h<iHda\ party at the Maine Township Drop-In Center on December 1^ from 4^9 p.m. The help of sludeitij,aM|l faculty at this next event would btfffSatly appreciated.

by Ellen Dwyer As Thanksgiving near,s, many begin to think of delicious turkey, mashed potatoes. and pumpkin pie. There are pe<5ple. however, who do not have the opportunity to enjoy such a meal. During the week of December 9 through the 13, Maine South's Student Council will hold its annual food diive Student Council \\\\\ show videos in English classes i() infurni students about how they can help. The\ will carry paint cans throughout the week to coiled money, and the big coke cans will be in the cafeteria to fill up with money as well. Cans of food can either be given to Student Council members or dropped olTjn the Student Council oil ice.

The goal is to acquire three thousand cans of tbod lo gi\e to Maine Township. Cans may include beans, peas. com. and other such food. Student Council's monetary goal i.s to reach ten thousand dollars, which will go to Chicago Bear Care. Chicago Bear Care will distribute the money among thirty plus chanties.

Student Council to make this a successful I'cpd drive and wants to provide a.s many jieople with desperately nccdctl food for the winter season.

T u r k e y Trot b\ Monikd Bysiecki Thanksgiving IS a time when many Maine South students participate in an unusual Thanksgiving activity —running. The sixth annual Turkex Trot will be held November 28. Man\ students are planning on paiticipaling in the Edison Park event. l o paiticipate. students should register on-line at w ww.epturkeytrot.com, in person, by mail, oi on the day of the race. Although, the dcddhfie tor mail-in registrations was November 18 and the deadline for on-line legistraiion was November 26, students can still register.

If students are interested, they can legister lor the run in person the day of the idce tioni 8 to 9 am or sign up in person at Emerald Isle, 6686 North Northwest Highvv a>. Registration closes at 9:,'^0 am, and the 5 kilometer race will begin at 10 ard The fee for participating SI8.OO" proceeds will benefit the Y-ME Breast Cancer Organization of Chicagoland. Tshirts will be given io the first people that show up.

If you have any questions concerning the event, call the turkcv iroi inlormation hotline 31(773)792-9005.

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November 27, 1815 - Cracow (Poland) declares itself a free republic.

November 27, 1885 - The earliest photograph of a meteor shower is taken.

November 27. 1895 -Alfred Nobe! establishes the Nobel Prize.

November 27. 1926 - T h e restoration of Williamsburg, Virginia, begins.

November 27, 1942 - The French Navy at Toulon hides ships and subs so Nazis do not take them.

November 27. 1965 - The First French satellite is launched making France the third nation to be represented in space.

November 27. 1973 -'With a vote of 93 to 2 the senate confirms Gerald R. Ford as "Vice President.

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Applied Technology: Lisa Lullo, Joshua Malz, James Rosequist, Joseph Sieczkowski Art: Melina Bartolomei, Julie Davis.

Suzanne Schornack, Meghan Bruen, Molly Warchol Audio/Visual: Atra Asdou. Ali Balaskovits, Bart Baran, Lindsay Bransen, Maite Garcia Business:Me^ixnd^r Schallmo, Bart Baran, Komel Gygo, Chanelle Cataldo Driver Education: Carlos Gonzlez, Jason Sagat English: Tom Bellino, Andrew Cichowski, Sarah Collins. Jessica DeMarke, Zack Doubek, Evan Ducham, Jim Francis, Allison Pullman, Grace Gondela, Kristin Groh, Jessica Kunke, Megan Loughran. Carolyn Olson.

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Matthew Lenzini. Joe Oliver, Amanda Pekic, Tiffany Pontrelli. John Sherlock Health: Kristin Burke, Anthony Padovano Math: Kristen Allen, Alvin Baetiong, Jessica DeMarke, James Doyle, Arnel Geronimo, Emily Haak. Daniel Kane, Jasun Karner, Nicholas Lagattuta, Madeline Lane, Cheuk Lau, Colleen McCann. Katharine Paine, Kelli Priest, Kristen Rosequist, Maria Ruszel, Joceann Santos, Robert Sosnowski, Alison Thalhammer, Ewalina Wojharowska Music: Elyse Russo, Nick Grill, Erinn Mitchell, Emily Haak

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by Sara Wo Iski On Friday. November 8, twenty-nine Maine South drama students and a large group of faculty members participated in a full-scale crisis drill. This was not merely a lockdown or evacuation procedure: it was a reenactment of a school terrorist attack, including manufactured tears and artificial blood.

The scenario included a massive explosion in the cafeteria which injured twenty-two students and killed seven.

The victims were then found among the wreckage by emergency paramedic teams and triaged while still at school.

Then they were transported to either Resurrection or Holy Family Hospital, where they were evaluated by a nurse, doctor, and surgeon.

The scene previously depicted may seem staged and completely unrealistic, owever, the acting and gruesome makep were the only theatrical elements present. While Maine South students were merely feigning injury, the emergency medical personnel (EMP), doctors, nurses, surgeons, firefighters, and police officers

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were not actors. This created a somber, eerie atmosphere.

"It was a chilling experience," said Claire Elderkin about her role as a victim, "At first it was fun and exciting to put on bloody make-

up and act, but once the drill began, it was extremely sobering. It felt so real. I looked over and I saw my friend there, dead. People around me were actually sobbing, because they were so into it. I really hope nothing like that ever happens at Maine South."

A comforting aspect the drill was the emergency medical professionals who handled the situation exceptionally well.

The medical staff at both hospitals as well as the emergency teams present at school worked hard to assist the students and get them immediate treatment. Maine South should be proud of the talented and dedicated professionals it has to assist in any type of emergency.

Nevertheless, Dr. Cachur and the directors of the emergency personnel units rated the drill a B-i- effort, due to some organization and communication inaccuracies of the response measures.

Still, the concept of these drills is relatively new.

Considering today's dangerous, unstable world, the drill was of extreme importance. Hopefully, nothing like this will ever happen to destroy the school unity that is so prevalent at Maine South. But. in case of any mischance, Maine South students should be grateful to know that they are in good hands.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Movie Review

me editorsj Harry hy Emily Haak Another election has transpired, and I have discovered that 1 did not win anything. I can't say that I'm surprised; I didn't run for any offices because I couldn't decide which was my favorite, and I'm not old enough for most of them anyway. So. for this term. 1 will have to critique my favorite governmental policies from the cushy desk chair in my room.

I'd have to say that my absolute favorite policies that trickle down from Washington are the ones in regards to education. These tickle my fancy because I am amazed at how such intelligent and well-schooled individuals can come up with such hair-brained ideas.

Another policy that is close to my heart is the rightwing movement for scripted teaching. This is a wonderfully sound idea because it ensures that classrooms across America will be completely devoid of any personality on the part of the teacher. This is a huge relief to me, as I can't stand when a teacher makes a joke in the middle of class or tries to personally interact with me.

Scripted teaching will also ensure that no more annoying insightful questions will be asked in class because the script cannot possibly anticipate and write for all of those spontaneous questions. This is great; I hate it when a good question livens a class discussion.

I have always dreamed that if I ever became President, Fd clean up education.

I'd introduce some really radical proposals, like reducing the number of standardized tests and using the money saved to fund schools unconditionally. I'd use federal money to supplement teachers' salaries and provide more college financial aid instead of renting jail space to detain hundreds of "suspected terrorists." But I digress...

Oh well, I'm a good 18 years from being eligible for the Presidency. When I'm actually old enough, I probably won't want to run anyway because I find politics to be much too "political" for my taste.

So for now, I guess we're all just going to have to rely on the fabulously coherent policies that politicians are putting forth.

Potter an9 the Chamber of Secrets

by Claire Elderkin "The Chamber of Secrets has indeed been opened," and so has the next installment of the Harry Potter series.

The sequel to Harry Poller and the Sorcerer's Stone is not a disappointment.

The first movie left me with an incomplete feeling; the plot was choppy and the acting was appalling.

A year later, the director, Chris Columbus, worked out some of those glaring problems and made the sequel a hit.

Hermione does not sound like she's reading from the script, and Harry does not widen his eyes in surprise at every moment.

The story line, following the book closely, is filled with detailed plot, action, and twists. Unfortunately, the plot is a little too packed. If I had not been familiar with the book, I am sure I would not have followed the movie as well.

What truly saved this movie was how funny it was. Rupert Grint, my favorite actor from the first movie, delivers another great performance as Ron. Also, the new character additions added to my amusement as well. The vain airhead, Gilderoy Lockhart, is played hilariously by Kenneth Branagh.

Moaning Myrtle is just perfectly ridiculous. Dobby, the computerized house elf, has some excellent moments as well.

The script used more of J Rowling's w lines and s * situations, giving the movie an extra sparkle.

If you are not a Harry Potter fan, do not go to see this movie. You will not enjoy it as much as a true fan would. On the other hand, if you loved the books, you will definately be very pleased.

I am looking forward to another Harry Potter sequel with much anticipation!

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p e o p l e demanding attention

by Michelle Le It is the end of class, and the bell rings.

You walk out the door, turn the corner, and there it is. Go ahead and gag. yell "gross," or cheer them on all you want, but there are Jack and Rose making out like they're on the Titantic right before it starts to sink.

Whether it"s outside, inside, before, or after school, anytime and anywhere seems like a good time for most PDA couples. But for many other students - no time is a good time.

High school couples either enjoy showing themselves off like art exhibits, or like to be out of the spotlight. Most students refer to be around couples who show their ffection for each other in their own time.

It is distracting. School is a place for learning and socializing, but do not take the socializing too far!

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A couple showing their affection for each other is appropriate when it comes to cards and fiowers. A quick kiss before class is even fine, but fiirting madly by the locker is not.

Perhaps, the growing trend is the media's fault.

Since PDA is seen on television by millions, it seems that everyone is doing it, but can you blame the media?

It sells, and that is the reason why there is so much of it everywhere.

PDA will always confinue to be a nuisance at school and cause hallway traffic. Don't stare, but rather walk on by. It is just one of those inevitable things that happens when it comes to high school, even though it grosses out the student body.

"i am most thankful for having the ability to look at the positive side of everything."

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"I am thankful for food!"

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The fun is in reading!

1 , , . Kara L^ r^^tu.,^ by Collins Teachers and parents have always told us that reading is fun. NBA players are even starring in commercials encouraging kids to read, and I know that many people do read; everyone at Maine South is required to read books for English class.

But how many people actually read books in their free time or even when they are just bored? Many probably would rather :, go see a movie. After all, there is always a variety of them to see. is unbelievable to imagine that so many Scripts are written for movies.

Most movies, however, are not written originally to be a movie: they start out as books. The best stories are in the books! This

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proves that many stories are interesting and good enough to be made into movies.

Some of the biggest movies at the box office were books at first. Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings are two of the biggest grossing films ever, and they both originated as books.

So, the next time you are bored and want to go see a movie, try reading the book version of the i \ movie first, and then go to see the movie. Have ÂŁ fun comparing them to each other.

Reading expands your imagination.

Read the book with some hot chocolate and a comfortable chair before viewing the movie can be a great way to read and still have fun. After all, reading should be fun.

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I hope to get some sleep tonigh* iiv Lori Biickely and John Krone Upon hearing the painful sound of your alarm clock, you swing your arm violently over the side of the bed, searching for the snooze button. You're late for school, and feel too tired to get out of bed, but you know that the show must go on. It is time to shower and run to school while trying to think of an exucse for your tardiness.

Too bad this "brand new day" is already tainted by a detention for your tardiness. If only you'd been able to catch those recommended eight hours of rest and peace. Homework is the culprit—every night it consumes so much of your time that it infringes upon healthy sleeping patterns.

This is a common scenario, and nearly all high school students will experience this feeling at least once in their journey through four years of large homework assignments and tedious work schedules.

By randomly selecting 54 Maine South students ranging in gender and grade level, a recent survey concluded that a majority of students did not have any time for homework at night.

Seventy-five percent of the freshmen interviewed said that they did not have time to complete their homework at home; this compared to 72 percent of sophomores, 69 percent of juniors, and 67 percent of seniors.

No freshmen interviewed reported that they worked during school days, but 87 per-

cent of seniors worked during the week.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, "Most adolescents need about nine hours and fifteen minutes to be at their best. Some teens play the 'sleep debt' game and try to catch some extra zzz's during the holidays and weekends. What they don't realize is that staying up an hour later than usual on two or

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86 percent of freshmen were involved in school activities. Despite the fact that most students turn to the world of employment following freshman year, 56 percent of sophomores still participated in after-school activities, along with 69 percent of juniors and 47 percent of seniors.

This "full plate" accounts for the large numbers of students complaining that they lack the time for homework. By senior year, many students have found easy ways to cut around homework assignments and to just barely get by.

However, if Maine South really thinks of itself as a college-prep school, then its students should not have to simply "get by."

Parent Dottie Enrico states, "Sleep is food for the brain, and changes in the body's chemistry during puberty makes getting a good night's sleep more important—and more challenging—than most parents realize."

Students need to set goals and create t i | ^ ^ frames. Maybe some are working too h S l r or are too involved, but in order to stay healthy, students need their sleep. Sleep is not a pick-and-choose thing. School starts at a certain time; school ends at a certain time. Sleep should have specific hours as well.

Fill in a schedule to organize your remaining time after school, and then take cover, because it's time to sleep!

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more consecutive nights can actually send their circadian timing into a tailspin and leave them feeling as if they have jet lag."

Don't believe that those two consecutive nights of staying up too late are Friday and Saturday. This survey indicates that Maine South students are experiencing "jet lag" on a regular basis during the school week. This could lead to that potential problem of drooping eyelids and troubled minds.

But it is not only work and homework that students are trying to juggle. In the survey.

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by Caroline Kim Typically, when a person thinks of a bully, the image of a big, built guy picking on a small, scrawny boy comes to mind. According to the dictionary definition, however, to bully means to treat abusively or to affect by means of force or coercion.

So, a bully is not just someone who's bigger in physical size.

Bullying can come in various forms: physical, verbal, extortionary, or exclusionary.

Unfortunately, the history of this act of belittling someone else has existed for decades. It is not something new, but the effects are the same-the person who's bullied gets hurt. Bullying not only occurs throughout grade school, jr. high, and high school, but also occurs in the adult workplace.

In the act of bullying, there are two irties: the bully and the bullied. Both parties may be an individual or a group. The bully is often the one who has an aggressive attitude, whereas the victim is typically passive in character. Research has indicated that children who are bullies at a young age are more likely to be criminals in their adult years. Also, the victims of bullying have a greater tendency to be depressed and have low self-esteem.

When kids are continuously bullied from an early age. the effects of the persistent harassment are traumatizing and can lead to tragic ends. For instance, the perpetrators in the Columbine shootings were attempting to avenge those who had bullied them.

Another example of the detrimental effects of bullying can be seen in the case of Dawn-Marie Wesley of Abbotsford, British Colombia, Canada. She committed suicide in November, 2000 after leaving a note stating that death was the only escape from the bullies" threats. One of the two accused offenders was charged with ^criminal harassment and expressing threats.

The ruling caused authorities in Canada to leighten efforts to stop bullying.

In a nationwide survey of 15,686 students in grades six through ten in the United States, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, found that

almost one in three students was said to be a bully or a victim of bullying. Of those students, approximately 62% were picked on because of their looks and speech.

In order to deal with bullying, schools are putting forth "anti-bully" programs that seek to prevent bullying and offer help to those who are bullied. Legislators at the state level have also discussed measures to deal with student bullies.

Bullying is a local issue as well. Though it may not be clear where, when, how much, or what kind of bullying occurs, Maine South is not exempt from this act of harrassment.

Verbal bullying can be heard while a person walks through the halls or sits in a classroom.

For example, a hazing incident occurred at the beginning of the 2002-2003 school year when an organization intiated new members.

Since hazing has recently been considered as a form of bullying, the incident resulted in repercussions.

In light of these and other events, Maine South is taking conscientious actions to confront bullying. An anonymous survey will be given to the entire student population in December, 2002. Students will be asked to honestly answer the questions in order to obtain accurate information. The survey will estimate how pressing of an issue bullying is at Maine South. It will also help in determining ways to intervene. The results will then be categorized by various factors such as age and gender.

Dr. Ken Sorenson, coordinator of the survey and a science teacher at Maine South, commented, "I have a feeling that people will be surprised by the data."

This survey will only be the beginning of a bully prevention program at Maine South, which may take years to fully implement.

The goal of the program is to educate students, staff, and parents on ways to prevent bullying and to provide support on how to deal with it. Bystanders will also be encouraged to speak out against bullies instead of passively sitting and watching a victim get harassed.

In short, the survey will be an instrumental step in establishing a beneficial program to curb bullying within the school as well as throughout the district.

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srxiTHwxmDS â&#x20AC;˘ NO\EMBER ii. 2002

Hawks hit high note at IIVIEA^

by h\ Emily Haak Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Haydn-all the right ingredients for a great concert. Indeed, the IMEA District 7 concert on November 9 was great and then some. These are just a few of the composers whose works were performed by the District 7 Honors Choir, Band, and Orchestra that afternoon.

The Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA), holds district auditions in October each year for talented and ambitious musicians across the entire state. Students are then selected to perform in the Honors Choir, Band, or Orchestra in a district wide concert in which musicians from numerous schools perform together. Some students are also eligible to participate in the IMEA All-State Concert that will be held in Peoria in January, 2003.

Maine South is just one of the dozens of schools that is a member of the IMEA District 7, which covers the very competitive North Shore area. Maine South auditions numerous students every year, and this year, 26 students performed well enough in their auditions to participate in the district concert.

This year's District 7 IMEA concert was one of the best yet. The concert opened with the Honors Orchestra, under the conduction of Mr. Stephen Squires. They played a largely unknown orchestral piece.

Global Warming, by Abels. The unusual

piece incorporated both Irish and Middle Eastern flavors. The Orchestra also played an orchestral classic: Academic Festival Overture, by Brahms. The masterful performance by the orchestra set a riveting tone for the rest of the concert.

The Honors Choir performed next. They sang a wide range of music, including everything from classical pieces like Great and Glorious, by Haydn, to contemporary ones such as Michigan Morn, by Reed. Two of the songs were even written by the Choir's guest conductor. Dr. David Dickau, and the District 7 Choir commissioned one of those songs this year. All of the music that the Choir sang sounded ethereal in the large auditorium, and their pieces provided wonderful variety to the concert.

The Honors Band, conducted by Mr. John Lynch, was the last group to perform that day. The Band started out with a modern piece that highlighted the band's strong brass section. While playing Resonances I, by Nelson, trombone and trumpet players were positioned throughout the entire hall to create a sensation of surround sound for the audience. The band concluded with a wellknown favorite: Dance of the Jesters, by Tchaikovsky.

All of the participants worked diligently to prepare their music to ensure a success, and a beautiful concert with other talented musicians was their just reward.

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/MB4 District Peri'ormers: Donnie Bungum Elyse Dykema Evan Epifanio Jason Fahrenbach Sarah Griebler Nick Grill Emily Haak Matt Holihan John Hughes Gen Kahrilas Kamil Kuzmicki Siobhan Lau Mickey Mangan Patrick Mangan Kate Manning Laura Martini Liz Ortega Annie Paz Ismene Potakis Robert Riddle Bill Russell Paul Teipe Lizzie Upton Andrew Walter Andrew Weisheit Sara Wolski

L eaders of the pack

by Michelle Le Britney Spears hit the top "One More Time" with many of her songs, and N'SYNC said "Bye, Bye, Bye" but came back with more hits. Today's pop music reaches out to everyone and is changing so rapidly that there's no telling who is on top anymore. However, 38 years ago, the answer was definite.

They were the ultimate girl group because they flaunted what they had. They were considered sexy punks. They were tough and had all the right moves.

The Shangri-Las were recognized for their infamous exotic looks and biker attitudes, yet they were still considered innocent and were the model girls for the 1960s.

On November 28,1964, the Shangri-Las' popularity reached an all-time high. They topped the Billboard charts once again with their single, "Leader of the Pack." The memorable lyrics and notorious line, "Is she really going out with him... ?" spread across America like wildfire. "Leader of the Pack" belched out motorcycle sound effects, booming guitars, and beautiful voices. In this song, the lead singer, Mary Weiss, sang of how a girl fell for a biker boy but was force to break off the relationship with him b % cause of her parents.

The Shangri-Las were made up of two sets of sisters, Mary and Liz Weiss, and (continued on page 9)

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SOUTHWARDS â&#x20AC;˘ NONEMBER 27, 2002

A legend was bom

by Kathryn Fechner On November 27, 1942, a legend was born. Jimi Hendrix was the name and blues music was his game.

Al Hendrix, Hendrix's father, listened to classic blues and jazz constantly, but it was hard to hear the music because little Jimi would be singing along or strumming on his air instruments. His father saw how much his son loved this upbeat music and purchased an inexpensive guitar for him.

Jimmy learned the guitar by ear and played along to the tunes of the time.

Hendrix became instant friends with his guitar and started to perform with an array of different bands.

In 1961, Hendrix left his hometown because he was drafted into the army. He injured himself during a parachute jump, and though, was immediately shipped back home.

Although Hendrix took a break from the I army, his didn't retire from his music. All through the 1960s, Hendrix played with other sensations such as Little Richard, The Isly Brothers, and Sam Cooke.

In 1966, Jimmy created a band and sang for the first time in public. His group had a regular spot in Greenwich Village. The Animals bass player, Chas Chandler was walking by when he heard Hendrix's music and froze with amazement. When Hendrix's show was over. Chandler invited Hendrix

to London. After years of working on music, a breakthrough had finally come.

On September 24, 1966, Hendrix arrived in London. The spelling of his name was changed to "Jimi" so that the crowd could easily remember his name.

The first priority on the list was to create a new band. On October 6, 1966, Jimi Hendrix created the "Jimi Hendrix Experience" with Mitch Mitchell on drums and a bass player named Noel Redding. Then 21 days after they met, they recorded "Hey Joe." It was released at the end of 1966, and that following February, it became number four on the singles charts.

On January 11. 1967. the band released "Purple Haze." The only band that could stop these three men was "The Beatles" with "Sergeant Pepper" Between 1967-1970, Hendrix released four albums, and to no one's surprise, they were enormous hits. The new band was named The Band of Gypsies after the drummer, Mitch Mitchell, decided to quit.

The new band was amazing and jetting around Europe shortly after that.

The bass player, Jimi Cox, fell ill and had no choice but to quit. Hendrix went back to London to take a break from the stress of performing. There he stayed with his girlfriend, Monike Dannemann.

One night, Hendrix decided to take sleeping pills to get some rest. He was supposed to sleep through the next day and leave for America after the weekend.

Dannemann noticed that during the night, Hendrix had vomited in his sleep. He seemed to be breathing, so she was not alarmed. She then tried to wake him up, but Hendrix was unconscious. The ambulance arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead from suffocation.

Hendrix's music lives on in many people's lives. His guitar playing was effortless, and his lyrics were confident and meaningful. Sixty years ago today, a legend by the name of Jimi Hendrix was born.

(continued from page 8) twins. Marge and Mary Ann Ganser. They all started singing at a young age at local churches, talent shows at Andrew Jackson High School, and teen hops in Queens, New York. Artie Tripp, who first signed them with Smash Records, discovered them. The first songs The Shangri-Las produced included "Simon Says," "Wishing Well," and "Hate to Say I Told You So." No one could keep his or her ears off of this group, not even the song writer, George Morton. He had written "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" at the last minute for the girls' audition, and Billy Joel accompanie. then on the piano. The song went straight to number fi've in July

of 1964. Months later, the next song, "Leader of the Pack" would rise above it.

The Shangri-Las spit out song after song.

They appeared on television shows like Hullabaloo, Shindig. Hollywood a Go Go, and even Dick Clark's talk shows.

Everything didn't go smoothly for them though. Betty appeared with the group sporatically. so they often performed as a trio.

Unfortunately, in 1971, The Shangri-Las were forced to be a trio forever after Mary suddenly died.

Their songs inspire young teens of this decade. They sang about what was relevant to them and the world around them. In one song, which was called "Give Us Your Blessings," Mary pleaded to her parents to marry Jimmy or else they would run away.

The group sang tributes to the soldiers in the Vietnam War and about other issues that struck the heart.

The Shangri-Las toured until the late 1960s. They broke up soon afterwards, but reunited on occasions in the 1970s to perform their "oldies tours." They left a legend, and they never got old. Twelve years after "Leader of the Pack" reached number one in America, il did the same on British charts.

When we listen to Christina Aguilera, Pink, and No Doubt, without knowing it, we are listening to The Shangri-Las. TTiese current bands are only imitating what The Shangri-Las invented: that tough but great image. So whatever happens, they will always be "leaders of the pack."

10 Sports

SOUTHWORDS -NOX EMBER 27, 2002

Midnight snack

by Scon Wojteczko ^ ^ All was quiet in the small town of Park Ridge. The children were tucked tightly into bed. the Park Ridge Police late night shift had gone into effect, and the Starbucks was preparing for the morning rush. Here at Maine South, a slight pitter-patter could be heard. It grew into a dull roar, almost like a stampede. Local residents grabbed their valuables and headed for the doorways, fearing an irregular earthquake. In the end there was no earthquake, it was merely a midnight boys' varsity basketball practice.

This year's boys' basketball season began at 12:01 am on November 11. The event featured photographs, cupcakes, sprints, and a public attendance approaching double

digits. The group of fifteen guys began what in all hope will be a successful season full of accomplishments. The fifteen-man squadron will look to its six seniors for leadership and experience, while hoping for great support from the underclassmen. When asked to comment on the approaching season, senior Joseph Allegretti acknowledged the time spent working hard in the off-season. "'Protein bar in pocket, raw tuna can in hand, I would head to the weight room with a thirst to build my triceps and deltoids." It's time to prepare for a successful season.

The steps have been taken; it's time to run. The basketball season begins its run of challenges at the Schaumburg Thanksgiving Tournament over the weekend.

Tumbling around

by Kira Fedinyak Flipping, twisting, spinning, running, jumping, flying, these girls do it all. That's right, the girls' gymnastics team is back, and ready for another season. Under the watchful eye of Coach Kawalek and Coach Schuler, the girls are training hard for the 2002-2003 season. Led by seniors Monica Rangel, Marissa Frankos, Ashley Hodges, Jenny Carli, and Alina Pyzowski, this group of talented young women is ready to leave their audience watching with awe. The team also has a number of returning underclassmen that are sure to guide the team with their experience.

Succeeding in this sport requires strength, flexibility, speed, grace, and not

to mention: nerves of steel. It's not every day that you'll meet someone who is willing to flip around, four feet off the ground, on a four-inch wide balance beam.

With the addition of some great, new talent to the already strong team, a powerful lineup is in the making.

It will be interesting to see what great accomplishments this incredible group of girls can achieve this year.

The Lady Hawks started out with a bang yesterday, at their first meet of the season against Highland Park. There were many great performances given yesterday. It was a great start to the season, and the girls just hope to improve from there.

South 1 Stats 12 The number of returning senior swimmers to the boys'varsity swim team.

6 The place the girls'swim team placed at the sectional

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7 The number of teams competing for Maine South this winter.

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Kicking strong 'tii the very end

by Emma Sarran While the other various fall sports teams were catching up on rest since their seasons ended, the girls' swim team was hard at work preparing for their conference and sectional meets. The conference meet took place on Saturday, November 9, at Glenbrook South.

The Hawks felt good going into both the conference and sectional meets due to an excellent second place finish at the Hawk Relays.

The Hawk Relays served as a great warm-up to the major final meets of the season. Many of the swimmers had their best times of the season at the Relays. But, the girls hoped that they would smash their record times at sectional, and many of them succeeded.

While it is difficult to place highly in a conference with defending state champions New Trier, and other highly ranked teams, I such as Evanston and Glenbrook South, despite a shortage of swimmers due to injuries and illness, the Hawks preserved and managed to place in the top twelve in a number of events.

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In the individual events, the top twelve finishers included Lauren Zillmer in the 100 freestyle (7'", 57.41) and 100breastroke (IV\ 1:16.21), Kate Paine in the 50 freestyle (9'", 27.04) and 100 butterfly (9•^ 1:09.06), Nancy Wilkins in the 100 backstroke (10'\ 1:08.90) and 50 freestyle (U'\ 28.09), Karolyn Shultz in the 200 freestyle (\V\ 2:19.24), Leeann Olson in the 100 butterfly (\V\ 1:13.94), Emma Sarran in the 200 I.M. (IT\ 2:40.33) and 100 butterfly (12'\ 1:14.49), Tara Delaney in the 200 freestyle (12'\ 2:20.71), and Monica Rangel in diving (10'\ 250.65).

As for relays, the team had a number of high finishers in the 200 medley relay of Wilkins, Zillmer, Sarran, and Jess Spitelli (8"", 2:08.35), the 200 medley relay of Brittany Cash, Suzanne Shornak, Olson, and Abby Lenz (9'\ 2:16.64), the 200 freestyle relay of Zillmer, Spitelli, Wilkins, and Paine (5"", 1:49.54), the 200 freestyle relay of Jess Aniol, Sarran, Maddie Machon, and Helen Sapieka (10'\ 2:00.79), and the 400 freestyle relay of Aniol, Sapieka, Erin Keating, and Lenz (9"', 4:26.85).

Many of these Lady Hawks went on to compete against the same powerful teams.

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with the addition ofother tough competitors such as Loyola and Glenbrook North, at the sectional meet held at New Trier. All tapered and shaved, the team achieved even more record times as well as high places among the twelve teams that were there, resulting in a 6"' place overall finish.

Three main highlights of the meet were 6"" place finishes in the 200 medley relay of Wilkins, Zillmer, Sarran, and Spitelli (2:05.36), the 200 freestyle relay of Zillmer, Spitelli, Wilkins, and Paine (1:46.38), and the 400 freestyle relay of Spitelli, Schultz, Wilkins, and Paine (4:04.17).

The team also had a number of successes in the individual events. Among these successes was Paine in the 50 freestyle (9"', 26.06) and the 100 butterfly (11'". 1:06.45), Zillmer in the 100 freestyle (8•^ 56.03) and 100 breastroke (9'", 1:14.44), and Wilkins in the 100 backstroke (10'\ 1:09.07).

The team was extremely pleased to end the season on such a positive note, and is already looking forward to next year's season as they work hard and train throughout the year to make the 2003 season even better than the last.

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Boys'Track Girls'Track

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Boys' Basketball • Girls' Basketball • Indoor Track • Boys' Swimming • Girls' Gymnastics • Wrestling

The work begins bv Kan- Solari Through the sweltering heat of the summer months, and now through the fall, sounds of, "Work works. Wishing won't!" echo through the gym. This has been and will continue to be the motto for the Maine South girls' basketball program. After a week oftough try-outs, four talented teams have been compiled. Coach Hamann and the freshman B team will try to defend last year's undefeated record. The freshman A team, under the guidance of Coach Pasier, will look to produce another twenty-win

season as well. Coach Smith and his talented sophomore team look towards another competitive season, with a goal of being conference champions. And then there's the varsity squad. Under the guidance of Head Coach Mr. Deines and Assisant Coach Karen Walker, the varsity team looks toward an exciting season. This young team consists of five returning seniors: Sarah Andersen, Jaime McKenzie, Katy Solari, and captains Kim Talaga and Mary Kearney, and a promising group of new recruits in Melissa

^^^^ Roshenberg, Katie Waller, Lauren Shesek, Jenna Kelly, Katie Coppin, Patty Ristau, Brittney Zwolfer, Meghan Polston, Danielle Janero, and Claire Forde.

After two weeks of practice, the team started the "real work" on Tuesday, November 19 at Rolling Meadows. Next on the Hawks list is Deerfield. The game will be on December 3 in Maine South's spectator gym at 7:30 p.m. That is when the team will see if work, and not wishing, really does work.

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by J.P.Allen b\ J.P.Allen This year's boys' swim season is shaping up to be something special.

With twelve returning senior letterwinners, and an increase in the talent pool, the Hawks have a good shot at success this season.

Last year, the Hawks placed third in the Conference meet behind the New Trier and Evanston state powerhouses. Placing third in sectionals was a hard earned success, as they were seeded sixth.

Some of the Hawks' notable returnees include three year veteran and All-Conference swimmer Will Kruesi, (backstroke and freestyle), two year veterans, Kevin Pick (distance and I.M.), Adam Cien (breaststroke and butterfly), Peter Przekota (backstroke and butterfly), J.P. Allen (freestyle), Alan Zarychta (sprints), and Junior Mark Kruk (distance and free). This is only the vanguard of a deeply talented team.

Some team goals established early in the season include sending the relays downstate as well as very talented individuals. An added plus would be winning Central Suburban

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The Hawks practice hard morning and night.

^ ^ League All-Conference honors for several swimmers. Hoping to blow the competition out of the water, this year's squad is one of the most talented teams that has swam at Maine South in eleven years.

The Hawks look to recover from the loss of a couple seniors due to graduation. The strongest loss is that of Jon Michaels, a state qualifier. But the Hawks look to avenge his departure by sending a few swimmers downstate in his place; they are practicing early and late to perfect their strokes to ensure this goal.

The season begins the week of Thanksgiving. Their first meet is Friday, December 6 against perennial powerhouse St. Patrick. The Hawks are looking to accomplish even more than last season's unexpected successes.

It looks to be a fun season for tjj mighty and powerful Ha swimmers. In the month of December, the Hawks have three home meets, and one will definitely hear the splash of success and wimess these strokes of genius.