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California ruling sets legal milestone* denying gay couples the right to wed was unconstitutional. Judge Richard Kramer of San Francisco The March 13,2005 ruling that California's County's trial-level is the fourth trial court ban on gay marriage is judge in the past few months, to decide that the right to marry should be granted to sameunconstitutional provides a possible sex couples. stepping stone on the path towards allowing His decision is based on comparisons to same-sex couples to wed. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 such cases as The original law stated Brown v. marriage as, "A personal Board of "The idea that marriagerelation arising out of a Education, civil contract between a w h i c h like rights without marriage man and a woman." declared is adequate smacks of a segregated It was changed in 2000 schools as to read, "Only marriage concept long rejected by the unconstitutional. between a man and a couts-separate but equal" Kramer wrote, woman is valid or "The idea that recognized in California." -Richard Kramer marriage-like This decision came in response to lawsuits filed ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ rights without by the city of San Francisco marriage is and a dozen gay couples after the four-week- adequate smacks of a concept long rejected by period in 2004 during which Mayor Gavin the courts-separate but equal." Newsom issued marriage licenses in The National Center for Lesbian Rights, the accordance with actions taken by the Lambda Legal and the American Civil Massachusetts Supreme Court to declare Liberties Union, conceded that California's by Alex Schallmo

domestic partnership law creates an inherently unequal marriage-like institution for same-sex couples, even though it is one of the strongest in the U.S. Currently, two bills to put a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage are on a November ballot, putting the issue in the hands of the voters of the state, which recently occurred in 13 other states. Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Utah all approved antisame-sex marriage amendments by substantial margins, as large as 85% in Mississippi. Two more states, Missouri and Louisiana, also approved amendments banning same-sex marriage, but the final rulings are pending. With national amendments posed before Congress, the battle for gay marriage is truly an uphill battle. As Joan Garry, executive director for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation said, "Public opinion does not change overnight. We all know from persoj; sonal experience you do not change somebc mind on something they feel personally ;aoout without arguing about it."

Adventure club tracks wolves in the woods of Wisconsin by Kevin Lim Between March 4 and March 6, 2005, the Maine South Adventure Club attended a Wolf Study Trip hosted by the Timber Wolf Information Network in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The trip would only be Adventure Club's third overnight trip in its three-year history. On the first full day of the trip, students learned how wolves mate, what the social structure of a standard wolf pack is, and even how they mark their territory. "It was truly an interesting experience," said one member. The club learned wolves are actually more terrified of humans than humans are of them, wolves would never attack a human unless provoked, and a lot of wolf stories, such as "wolves howling at the moon." are nothing but folklore. A wolf will usually only howl when it deems communication necessary with other wolves. Another educational experience occurred in the afternoon. The Timer Wolf Information Network, the group that was hosting the event, took the group, which numbered around 30

Adventure Club members plus others, into the or hear wolves..." said club sponsor, Mrs. woods several miles away from Treehaven, Kawalek. where they found wolf tracks, wolf urine, and The next morning, their group attempted to even wolf skat. Having found these example track a person with a standard wolf-tracking of wolf scents, the club would be able to collar. It was somewhat successful. After somewhat finding the target, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ " everyone went back to define a Treehaven and Adventure specific wolf Club received a very p a c k ' s "The club learned wolves are interesting lesson on Wolf territory. actually more terrified of huRecovery Efforts in That night, the entire mans than humans are of them, Wisconsin and all through Treehaven the Midwest. After the wolves would never attack a group went lesson and discussion of out into the how to get more people human unless provoked" woods and aware of wolves. attempted to Adventure Club packed hear Wolves • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • i up and began the four howling. hour journey home. "Our two guides, who were wonderful, would "The trip was a huge success," excla^ spread us out in between about 30 feet and then club sponsor Mrs. Kawalek. "We're hoping to howl from either sides of the group. We would do more to make people aware." For more then be as quiet as we could to try and hear information of this trip or for information on them howl back," says an officer. Although wolves, check out the Maine South Adventure unsuccessful, the club was not deterred by the Club website and/or e-mail Mrs. Kawalek at experience. "We never expected to be able see ckawalek(a)maine20south7.org.

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arlins swim into the spotlight ^

by Kelly Spreitzer

Springtime is the perfect time to do the usual outdoor activities, like soccer, baseball, and the ever-so-popular swimming. Synchronized swimming is also an activity in the springtime at Maine South. Although it is a year-round sport, the majority of Marlins activity is in the spring. In the fall and early winter, the Marlins have practices about once a week. From January on, they practice a tedious three to four times a week. Even though it sounds like a very small amount of time compared to Hawkettes and other sports, it requires effort, training, and doing such figures called dolphins, porpoises and the ever popular "kip." They have to get down the choreography and practice for their outstanding show. The Marlin's 41st show is "Watercolors," which in fact means what it sounds like. It consists of performances revolving around lors. This show was put together by the

Marlins, but it wouldn't have been possible without the officers of the club. President Colleen McCurry, Show Chair Larisa Greve, and the Assistant Show Chair Melissa Hansen. All in all, they pull the show together smoothly and gracefully. This club would not be possible without Mrs. Goodwin, the club sponsor, who has been with the Maine South Marlins for 17 years. Since the club went district wide for the 2004-2005 season, the Marlins have gotten a good turnout from both Maine West and Maine East. The majority of the Marlins think it is a great activity, and they would come back for another year of fun. With the new members added, the Marlins have a goodsized team, with about 12 people. These 12 great people, plus help from some dedicated alumni, sprout great things, as spectators will see in "'Watercolors." The synchronized swimmers will be performing Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9. The Marlins will sell tickets for four dollars, and sales will be ongoing until Friday's show.

f ocal elections to be held April 5 by Ashley Rezaeizadeh

also be asked to consider a proposal for a $ 13 ' On April 5, there will be million aquatic center and $11.5 million rec-' a local election in Park reation center and field house for Oakton, Ridge. Eligible voters are Park. This project would be an upgrade of' those who will be 18 years Oakton Park, which would include a miniaold by April 5 and regis- ture golf course and larger ice arena. The cost tered. Any senior with the necessary qualifi- for this upgrade is between $ 16.9 million and. cation is highly encouraged to participate in this $19 million, subject to a binding referendum. election. Citizens can call City Hall at 847-318-5208 \ The ballot will fwst elections for the office for further information regarding the election., of mayor, between Howard Frimark and Michael Tinaglia, city clerk, aldermen, and seats on the Board of Education of Park RidgeNiles School Distict 64, in which Runyon is the "only current board member seeking re-election. Besides voting, participants in this year's election will The picturesque Park Ridge City Hall decides on local legislation.

by James Manias Isn't he Australian...?: Russell Crowe admitted in an article in an Australian magazine that Al-Qaida had once planned to kidnap him in a terrorist attempt to destabilize our culture by "taking iconographic Americans out of the picture." If they want David Hasselhoff, then they have to get through me. Hallway traffic problem finally solved, Manias hero: In the Phillipines, there is a serious urban traffic hazard caused by hordes of pedestrians rushing into the street to pick up rides from passing cars. Officials solved the problem by hanging wet towels from the sides of their cars, thus achieving a satisfying slap whenever they hit a" lawbreaker. The wet people are then arrested. My idea is to use this same general technique to rid ourselves of those people who stop dead in their tracks in the hallway. Mine uses wet cinderblocks instead of towels, though. Giddy about getting drafted: I'm graduating next year. Hopefully, I'll get a car for graduation (a CXT?). If I save every cent I receive between now and then, I'll be able to buy almost a half tank of gas. That's weird... last night I had a dream that we invaded a whole country for oil and got nothing out of it at all. Almost a mistrial... 'cause something weird is lurking in the court... (sung to the tune of "Thriller"): Michael Jackson's trial is progressing nicely. At press time, Jackson had arrived in court an hour late (after having his arrest warranted by the judge) and in his pajamas. He had also showed anger for the first time in the trial during a muffled speech by the British reporter responsible for the documentary that allegedly brought about the charges. I seriously don't want to see him go to jail. If he does, though, the King of Pop will go down in style, moonwalking all the way. Oooooh!

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A glimpse of the man behind the desl^ by James Manias The man held the door open for me, and 1 stepped into the AP Physics class. Nearly every student glanced up and did not recognize me, continuing to stare until the man holding the door followed me inside. At the sight of Mr. Claypool, the seniors instantly understood and proceeded to scribble on their whiteboards. A half-minute later, the blond man leaned over and laughed quietly into my ear, "I could be in an accelerated German class right now and still understand more of what's going on." Our principal put aside an entire Friday to give me the chance to meet the man behind the desk. After all. Mr. David Claypool. Principal of Maine Township High School South, is considered by many to be a mystery, but nevertheless vital in some unknown way. Even in informal conversation, his Hawk Pride was inspiring. "Our kids... you just can't see our kids do something without being awestruck," he said of the three medals on his painfully neat bookcase-one for volleyball, another for football, and the final medal for chess. When a school's team finishes fourth or better on a state level, the principal receives a medal, along with the superintendent. "Our kids are great at everything. They always rise to the occasion." "There's really untapped potential here, between our students and staff," he added with the smile he is rarely seen without. "Our staff knows and does what it takes to bring a school from good to great...we're never satisfied; we're always getting better. "As a school, as an administration, we are sensitive to the needs of our kids; we are trying very hard and making an effort to pay attention to what's going to help them-not just in the classroom, but in multiple parts of their lives." Mr. Claypool doesn't speak of students as simply students; without context, one might believe he was talking about his own 2.400plus children. "Teenagers... they can have such passion." With me. his new sidekick, in tow, Mr. Claypool provided an interesting tour of the

school through the omniscient eyes of the principal. "That's one of the most fascinating things about the transition to becoming principal," he said of learning about all the small projects going on at Maine South at any given time.

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Mr. Claypool takes an important phone call We visited the faculty locker room under construction as well as the new math tutorial classroom. "There are always so many things going on in every area [of the school]," said Mrs. McGrath, secretary to Mr. Claypool. She and Mrs. Mihapoulos share the room hidden beyond the Student Personnel Office and the Main Office, the epicenter of Maine South and a completely different world from the hallway a short walk away. While wandering the hallways, Mr. Claypool described his mission as principal. He reserves special time as often as he can for observing classes—one of his top priorities. Sitting in, he explained, provides a better connection between the principal and the staff, and gives the most accurate results when completely spontaneous. "Last year I sat in on 300 classes." Also, it's really fun, especially after three weeks of strictly business. "Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in all the little things, all the little fires that break out sometimes... We need to remind ourselves to stay focused on the bigger things." "Haven't seen you for a while," said one of the custodians with a grin. Mr. Claypool is a pretty popular guy— teachers crack surprisingly witty jokes and

tease the principal during the twenty minutes students aren't looking. The faculty lounge: comfortable, but not naturally lit, like the student cafeteria. The tables, however, boast comfortable chairs. To me. though, it didn't have that glorious feeling you get from looking out over the sea of people in the student cafeteria. Though conversation at the student cafeteria floats to schoolwork, those at my table did not mention education except in the context of a joke, most likely a tease from Mr Dietz. This particular experience also gave me insight into the humanity of the adults at Maine South. Teachers live a double life: one that takes place in the classroom and one that takes place in the faculty lounge. It's something natural and obvious, but that can be forgotten after a while. After lunch, Mr. Claypool and I returned to his office. I inquired about his family, pictured beautifully on the far side of his bookcase. "I have my wife, Katie. We've been married now for 15 years; C o n |

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Maine South High School 1111 South Dee Road Park Ridge, IL 60068 Signed letters to the editor should be delivered to room V-131 or given to a member of the editorial staff. SOUTHWORDS reserves the right to edit material for clarity and brevity and to reject obscene/libelous submissions. Eklitors-in-Chief Carly Calkins Kate Funkhouser News Editors Ashley Rezaeizadeh Alex Schallmo Features Editors Kelsey Keith John Mallory Entertainment Editors Melissa Hansen James Mantas Commentar>' Editors Mike Bielaczyc Rebecca Christopher Sports Editors Steve Contomo it^U Greg Mite sn^^ Bobby Crisn Production Editor Core Photographer Katie Katz Core Staff Artist Jon Markowski Advisors Mr. Ellefson Mr. Stathakis

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Ihe day I shadowed Mr. Claypool ^ w hfios o s nine; and my mv daughter. Lauren, who's six, and they're just awesome kids... There are some days that are more challenging than others, and when you do get the chance to go home, it really puts things into perspective for you because they don't care what my job is, they don't care what I do; when 1 get home it's all about them, which is the way it should be. We're a real tight group, the four of us. We spend a lot of time together." Mr. Claypool also gave me some insight into his home life. "I live in Wheaton. I'm a sports fanatic. I don't watch much TV, except for ball games. I can't really tell you what's going on in 'Survivor,'" he added, laughing, "I can't tell you what's going on in "Fear Factor,' but I can tell you who's in first place in a sports division," he said as we talked in his office. Mr. Claypool enjoys an organized, but not necessarily complicated, life. "Life's pretty simple for me right now. It's trying to do the best I can in this job, trying to be the best father and husband 1 can be, and it

isn't much more comolicated complicated than that... things are simple, which is good." He also told me about the man before the man behind the desk. "People just assume that I went to school, graduated, started teaching, and now, this is where I am. I didn't start teaching until I was 27, and here I am, at the age of 45, doing what I'm doing now." He was reminiscient about his childhood. "I grew up in a small town downstate Illinois, just outside of Springfield. The whole town has barely 700 people in it. I graduated from high school in a graduating class of only 42 [students], so when I went to college at Eastern Illinois, there were more students in my dorm than my entire hometown," he noted. "I think that small town upbringing was really positive; it gave me a chance to be really involved in a lot of things. I was a three-sport athlete in high school—baseball, basketball, and football—I was the editor of our school newspaper, you name it. There were a lot of things to get done and only so many kids, so

you got involved in a lot of things. 1 think that small-town environment, for me, was really beneficial," he said. Mr. Claypool greets everyone in the hallway, a characteristic he attributes to his small-town upbringing. The decisions he made early in his life didn't dramatically affect his career. "I think there's a real life lesson there, because I think a lot of students feel that they're making decisions for the rest of their lives, and that's not necessarily true. I think that just adds to the pressure that we already have around here. I think there's a lot of pressure to find the perfect school," he said. Mr. Claypool enjoys his job, as difficult as it can sometimes be. "I can still say this today... umpteen years into my career: there has never been a day when 1 crawl out of bed or made my way to school that I thought I was going to work... I can't imagine not being part of a school somehow. I'm one of those lucky people who loves what he does and pets paid to do \t^

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"Robots": a rust-proofed original (voiced by Mel Brooks) in Robot City. He arrives and meets Fender (voiced by an IMPORTANT NOTE: If there are any "Star almost annoyingly scene-stealing Robin Wars" fans reading this, "Robots" is preceded Williams), a dysfunctional homeless robot, by a trailer for "Episode III," which actually and heads off to Bigweld's headquarters. At looks pretty good...compared to "Episodes I" Bigweld's, Rodney is prompdy denied access and "Episode II." If that fact alone doesn't get by the innocent looking Tim the Gate Guard you ready to see "Robots," please continue (voiced by Paul Giamatti) who seems to reading this review. enjoy Rodney's misery. But our blue metal I have a soft spot for animated movies, so I hero soon discovers that the new head of went to "Robots" expecting to see something Bigweld Industries, Rachet (voiced ably by better than such dismal recent animation efforts Greg Kinnear, who is doing his best as "A Shark Tale." I'm proud to say that I got impersonation of a Bond villain) is up to no the movie I was looking for. Even though good, and decides to stop him. Drew Carey, "Robots" isn't as funny as "Shrek," or as Harland Williams, Halle Berry, and Stanley engaging as "The Incredibles," which is Tucci also lend their voices to the various currently my favorite animated movie, it's animated automatons. entertaining until the end, which, in my "Robots" is, without a doubt, the bestopinion, comes much too soon. looking computer generated movie to date, "Robots" is the story of Rodney but that's really more of a right place, right Copperbottom (voiced by Ewan time thing. Computer generated movies are McGregor), a robot dreamer, going to get better and better until Hollywood who invents a helper robot to finds a better way to make more money. Robots" is the most help his father with his imaginative digital movie excessive workload. He that's graced the silver leaves home to pitch his screen. The only problem invention to with this aspect of B igw e1 d the movie is that sometimes everything gets so "creative" that it on HOMES borders confusing, like the city's mass transit system.

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which is more or less a giant pinball machine full of tubes, tunnels and catapults. That said, it also provides for some ofthe best visceral thrills in the entire movie—think of it as a digital roller coaster. The voice acting is good, although the fact that there are so many celebrities means that none ofthe little metal characters get to hold the screen uninterrupted for very long. Ewan McGregor of "Star Wars" fame is the star ofthe movie, but he just barely avoids being out-voiced by Robin Williams, who has something to say about pretty much anything you can think of The guy would go into a ten-minute monologue about pencils, if you gave him the chance. If you liked Williams' other voice work, it's a safe bet that you'll enjoy this movie too. My other main gripe, and probably the biggest one, is that "Robots" has very little original music in it. Most of the tunes are just bad rap songs that barely work with the movie. I was surprised by the lack of techno music. Robots and techno go together like ham and cheese. And yes, for those of you who were wondering, t ] ^ ^ is a robot whose sole purpose is to do the r(^Br "Robots" has a pretty standard message—the classic "stand up for yourself advice. There is also a jab at cosmetic surgery too, which probably could've been fleshed out a little more to give the film a little more meaning, something like White Goodman's commercial at the beginning of "Dodgeball," just with a little more subtlety. But the creative and unique view of the robotic world was enough to keep me riveted to the screen for the entire movie. That and Robin Williams.

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2005-2006 SOIJTHWORDS Staff Application class of wish to become a Southwords staff member for the 20052006 school year. In completing this application. I agree to conduct myself as a responsible member of the student body.

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What does it take to be on the Southwards staffi This pullout is the application for the 20052006 Southwards staff. A description is given for each of the positions. The staff consists of two editors-in-chief, two news editors, two features editors, two entertainment editors, two commentary editors, two sports editors, a core artist, a production editor, and a core photographer, as well as several staff writers and freelance writers for each section. Editors need good proofreading skills as well as the ability to work with students collaboratively. Editors must be approachable and never condescending. All positions require enthusiasm and consistent contributions: students applying must be willing to spend time and effort on their work, and must also be able to do so in a timely manner, as meeting deadlines is vital. For more information on any staff position, e-mail any of the editors-in-chief or advisors.

News The News section covers developing stories ranging from school happenings to international issues. News writers need to be informed about school and national issues and need to feel comfortable interviewing people. Staff and freelance writers alike need to be able to write objectively and with finesse. News editors need to keep up-to-date on news inside and outside of school. Editors must also be ready to fact-check articles. The News section is also in charge of the cover page, so one must have knowledge of what will be appearing in the other sections of the paper.

Features The Features section contains the widest variety of articles. It focuses on issues directly afTecting students, either in or out of school. Features writers need to be inventive, in that finding an interesting topic to report about can sometimes be challenging. A good Features section focuses less on objectivity and more on relevance. Features editors need to be well rounded and ready to condense and edit articles fairly. Factchecking is sometimes necessary, but the most

emphasis is placed on relevance, as mentioned earlier.

and PageMaker. The ability to produce illustrations quickly and on demand is really as important as the artist's skill.

Entertainment The Entertainment section contains reviews and articles related to art, music, literature, restaurants, and anything else that might be considered entertaining. Entertainment writers need to stay informed of the school's fine art events. Also, unique to the Entertainment section, writers specializing in a specific genre (music, TV, etc.) are welcome. Entertainment editors need to be knowledgeable about popular recreation and open to trying new things to write about them. The Entertainment staff creates any games featured in the newspaper.

Commentary The Commentary section is the voice of the students of Maine South. Commentary writers need to be creative and opinionated. They must be able to present an issue about which they are passionate in a professional manner. Commentary editors must be extremely careful, since editing anything about someone's opinion can be problematic. Editors must also be open-minded, since a wide variety of opinions will always exist in their section.

Sports The Sports section covers all sports at Maine South. It also features articles about professional and collegiate sports. Sports writers need to keep up-to-date on all sports at Maine South. Sports writers should be creative in their reporting on events. Accurate reporting is crucial. Sports editors have to stay on top of varsity sports happenings, as well as other sports that the editors themselves may or may not be involved in. A deep knowledge of sports— within the school and outside of the school— is a must.

Artist/Cartoonist Core artists and cartoonists mu.st be familiar with Photoshop software, scanner software.

Photographers Photographers must be ready to take pictures at any time. Core photographers must be ready to take specific pictures by a set deadline. Photographers must also have flexible schedules, since they may have to attend awayfrom-school events. Owning a digital camera is preferred but not required.

Production To help with the technical aspects of putting together a newspaper, a production editor must be knowledgeable in the maintenance and operation of Macintosh computers, Macint^^k operating systems, and software as well as hmW skill in Pagemaker and Photoshop. Most importantly, the production editor must be willing to learn to use these programs more proficiently. The production editor should attend every meeting and paste-up—when the final components of the paper are added together— to provide the editors with technical assistance.

Staff and Freelance Writers All writers need to have a good grasp of grammar and be able to write concisely. Staff writers should have the time necessary to complete their articles; they need to be consistent and dedicated to their work. They contribute at least one article to their section every issue. Freelance writers write articles for the section of their choice. They must be equally as dedicated, however; they must contribute at least one article to every issue.

•• If you or anyone you know is interested m joining Southwards, give it a try. Just fill out the application on the other side of this page and get it to us by Monday, April 11*. A writer's biggest reward is having his or her own words read.

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[tifc eoiiorg hy Carly Calkins Last year, my family went to Cancun, Mexico over Spring Break. Needless to say the trip was wonderful. Not only was it my first time out of the country, but also it was my family's first time staying in an all-inclusive resort. I've never felt so pampered in my life. Even the resort's name was exotic: "Moon Palace." I can remember doing absolutely nothing most of the time except lying out and obsessing over changing my skin tone in seven days. One day my mom and I took an hour out of the day to attend a beach yoga class. It was amazing. I can remember going off a lot on my own that trip. I wore my head phones a lot and zoned out into my own world instead of spending the time with my family. I guess it was just the stage I was in: an antisocial one. Now that I look back ^ t some of the things I chose to do on last year's |p to Cancun. I marvel at how much I would K) things differently if I had a second chance to go. Over the past year, I think I have gotten a grasp on what is important. I appreciate my family more, and time that I have to spend with them since there is so little these days. I can remember during last year's trip only spending quality time with my mom once, when we took a walk along the beach after dinner and watched all of the fesfivities from afar. Actually, now that I think about it, that was one of my favorite times of the whole trip, that and when I got a spider henna tattoo on my lower back. 1 wish I would have known what was important then. I wouldn't have been so stubborn and introverted and so insistent on remaining in my state of teenage moodiness. Of course, I now know that spending time with my family is really valuable, now that I am soon going to go off to college. This Spring Break I will be spending time at home, not on the beautiful beaches of Cancun with the sun shining and the constant buzz of waverunners in the distance. There will be no jariachi band entertaining my family in our kchen at dinnertime. But that is how life seems to work; there are no repeated moments and no real second chances because every moment and vacation is different than the last. I hope that everyone going out of town this week treats this vacation as something special, one that cannot and will not ever be repeated.

Detention: are we really doing it for the kids? by Atra Asdou Some may consider detention a very traditional way of letting kids learn their lesson. Tell me, what kind of lessons do teenagers learn cooped up in a silent environment for hours? Do you really think they sit there, thinking, "Oh man. that is it, I have learned my lesson. This detention thing is so fierce. Sitting here has taught me never to be late again." Well, they don't. The point is that detention doesn't teach students anything. For some people, it may scare them into not repeating their school related offense, but for others, it's just like a second home; they just don't mind being in there constantly. The reason why they find themselves in there constantly is because they don't see detention as harsh or intimidating. They simply figure that it's a sitting session, where you can't nap. can't talk, can't breathe too loudly, but you can flip through the latest magazine of your choice. Sounds like a mediocre library.

Maybe we can have some sort of alternative to the waste of time that kids spend in that small detention room, hating the ridiculous punishment and the school that gave it to them. Instead of sitting down for a long time and staring at the ceiling, students can help their community. For example, students can help clean up the school environment by washins.' off the obscene writings on desks (which ma> also serve as more entertaining reading material than "Cosmo"). They can also clean anything that needs cleaning, organize anything that needs organizing, run errands for teachers, and perhaps help out the office workers. Students shouldn't be held prisoner in a room after school, counting how many times the florescent lights flicker. Besides, for a generation who knows that they need to be healthier, detention isn't really helping. We spend all day sitting at school, and at least by doing some community work, students are getfing out there and engaging their bodies in activity. Also, students are probably less likely to repeat their offenses if they know that they actually have to do some work to pay for it.

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After last year's staff turned out a particularly poor issue of SoMf/jwor^s, we were lectured by the former advisor, Mr. Kerth. He said something that changed my whole opinion of the paper: "How many chances in your life are you really going to get to reach 2600 people, guys? Not to mention that we send our paper out to other schools-you just won't get another opportunity like that." This stuck with me. I mentioned it this weekend, a full year and a half later, to a friend, and, at first, he disagreed with Mr. Kerth. One could start a website, he argued, and attract a much larger following. However, upon consideration (and my pouting) he saw a flaw in his logic: a website doesn't have a built-in audience, but students read Soiithwords because, to quote him, "there's no better alternative during the school day." That is, unless you plan on circulating a newsletter for convicts when you grow up, Southwords is entirely unique. What still surprises me is how many people actually read it.

Of course, Southwords has some good articles and some poor ones. I can't name anyone on staff who would dispute this. Some articles are geared for the audience, but others are written to voice an opinion. To give students, and especially the Southwords staff, this opportunity is a really unique thing. We're occasionally censored, but many newspapers have to be proofread entirely by the principal before going to the printer. We enjoy above-average freedom. Critics of Southwords (which I , personally, kind of like because it's indicative that people are reading the paper) arguably believe they could do a better job writing and printing. These people should write, then. Even better than filling the last two issues of the year, I'd encourage everyone to fill out an application for next year. The experience is unique, and there's nothing to lose from being a staff or fi-eelance writer. I hate that 5oÂŤf/;u'o/-j5 is like the Maine South pond-lots of people will feed the fish, but very few people will actually swim in it. Southwords is admittedly flawed, but trying to improve. It's not elitist and very approachable-join next year, fix it, and see.

COMMENTARY MARCH

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Letters to the editor Every year, cancer takes the lives of more than half a million Americans. That number, as well as the world cancer mortality rate, is projected to double in the next fifteen years. The majority of disease vaccines and treatments are tested on animals as a means to ensure the safety of humans who will receive the therapy in the future, but there are many who disagree with the practice of testing on animals, calling it cruelty and torture. But without these physical test subjects, how many million more humans would die? Mice and other rodents tested on are bred specifically for animal research-furry woodland creatures are not removed from their natural habitats and set aflame. Controlled gene pools are necessary to ensure the most accurate results, and the Animal Welfare Act does not eliminate the testing of medical treatment on rodents because of their quick reproductive rate and value in furthering human welfare. The alternatives we have to animal testing are more controversial, such as stem cell research or cloning to obtain "test subjects," which are of a greater danger to humans. A "Time" magazine medical feature found that "the very nature of human testing involves risk; nobody can tell in advance whether a new medicine carries unforeseen dangers." The object of animal testing for medical research is not to inflict pain or slaughter inno-

cence; it is to gain more accurate physical responses from living animals with the goal of eliminating human suffering and disease. A leading doctor at the turn of the century, Hugo Knecht said, "Doctors who speak out in favor of experimentation do not deserve any recognition in society." If we are to consider professionals who test on animals unworthy of recognition and a danger to society, we should be just as likely to accuse those supporting animal rights, including PETA. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. In 1999. PETA euthanized 1,325 of the 2,103 animals it took from research facilities. PETA claimed that euthanizing the animals was much kinder than leaving them on the streets, making the statement that a quick painless death is much better than a slow painful one. However, when scientists speak of animal death in the name of medical research, PETA calls them barbarians and claim no animal death is justified. It is the radical beliefs of individuals such as Mr. Friedrich that slow scientific research into medical development. The world is not devoid of a cure for cancer or HIV because they doesn't exist; treatments and procedures based on animal testing are just buried under fanatic comments like PETA president Ingrid Newkirk's: "Even if animal tests produced a cure for AIDS, we'd be against it."

Equality between women and men is something women have been trying to achieve for years. We. as women, have come a long way. Yet, we still find that we have a long way to go before we make a dollar for every dollar a man makes, before a woman is elected president, or even before we are no longer criticized for being just as sexual as men. The article that was published last week in Southwards expressed such hatred for women and their freedom of physical expression that I found myself disgusted with the idea that one of my fellow classmate would be anything less than supportive of her female peers. I personally don't own any Ugg boots, or wear mini skirts and shorts, but that doesn't mean that I think I have any right to ridicule those who do about their clothing choices. What someone decides to buy with her own money, and wear to school or outside of school every day, is none of my business. None of these girls asked what the author thought of their boots, miniskirts.

tanning habits, or hair gel. Therefore, the author should have refrained from sharing her views about them. It is because of people like the author, who insist on judging and ridiculing their fellow female peers, that women are still not treated equally, that girls will wake up in the morning and fear wearing a skirt in public because she may be called a "slut" or someone may say that she looks "skanky." It was just a few Hawk Pride lessons ago that we learned about sexual harassment in our school. How are students at Maine South so oblivious to the harassment all around us that we don't pay any attention to the effects that an article like that can have on the teenage girls in our school? I can't really expect the author to know that what she was saying was just plain mean and rude since she, like many others, is oblivious to even understanding the concept of sexual harassment.

-Logan Zinman

-Niki Lewandowski

'What makes you tick?" -Brendan Beaie '07

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"Why are they including gym in the GPA next year?" -Martha Kuntz '08

"Why don't the Hawketles gel an assembly for winning State?" -KUey Getz '07

"Why did the Sophomores get taken out of 9th period lounge?" -Danny Rogers '07

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Southwards criticism may have merit by John Mallory Over the past couple of weeks, a lot of people have been talking to me about Southwards. And since the start of the year, many people have come up to me to compliment an article 1 wrote, or to criticize an article I wrote, but they were commenting on a specific article. These comments from the past couple of weeks were different. The people were coming up to me and telling me that the entire last couple of issues were under par. As a whole, they said that Southwards wasn't entertaining. A few of them flat out told me, "It sucks." This alarmed me, so I went to do some research myself. I pulled the last two week's Southwards from the rack in V-131 and took them home to carefully read. What everyone had said about these issues was right. They did suck, and although I didn't think when they came out that they were in line with best issues, I didn't think they were bad at But by trying to be as objective as possible, I saw how people could have not liked them.

In the past, I have contributed Jot of articles for Southwards, mostly for Com^ntary, and the section I edit. Features. I wrote these articles with students' interests in mind, or at least I thought I did. I think what we all need to do a better job of here at Southwards is to write articles for everyone's interests—not just our own. I can see why people would open

Southwards and see a two-page spread on the state of Social Security and be disappointed; the MTV VJ's aren't raving about private accounts before they play the number six video on "TRL." When I wrote all of my articles, I think that subconsciously, I was writing for myself because I wanted to see my article in the paper. The only article I can honestly say that I wrote with students' interests completely in mind was the article about the drug problem at our school. Interestingly enough, it was also the article that I received the most compliments on. I didn't realize at the time that the students identified with this article more than other ones I had written. I had made a big mistake by writing for myself over the past few weeks, and I didn't even realize it. Now of course, I don't write every article that's in the paper, and I know I'm not the sole reason that many students don't like it. There are other writers, other articles, etc. I am not going to comment on them or their articles because that would be disrespectful. I can tell you this, though: comments are welcome at Southwards, and criticism is also definitely welcome; it can make us a better paper. Stop by the office, V-131, anytime, because someone will be there to listen to you. One thing we have to take into consideration here is that

would lead to ads in Southwards. Some think advertisements would take away from our integrity as a paper. The thing we should focus on, though, is making the content better. I believe there are better articles we can publish, but we need everyone's help. Another thing I would like to point out is that Southwards is an open submissions paper. It doesn't matter if you're on staff or not; you can write an article and we will probably publish it. If you think that Southwards sucks, the best way to counteract that is to write an article yourself I would also like to stress that any of us are up for suggestions. If you have a great idea for an article, but you don't want to write it, pitch it to someone on the staff. If you're in a club or sport, you can tell us about the latest events, and we will write about it. Suggestions are the best way we can improve our paper. The one thing I hear whenever I turn in a controversial article is that "this is a student paper." The great former advisor of Southwards, T.R. Kerth, used to tell me that too, when he taught me in his journalism class last year. The one thing we should have in mind here is to please the students, and I don't know if that has always been everyone's top priority. I think we took a step in the right direction last week when we published the photo opinion question, "What kind of articles would you like to see in Southwards!" And for the record, "Napoleon Dynamite" is a great movie, even if it lost its cult following. Germans love David Hasselhofif. The parking at this school is a big problem; another lot needs to be created. Heavy metal isn't my cup of tea, but I have a lot of friends who like it; they seem to love Killswitch Engage. This issue of Southwards includes descriptions of P«s»ionson

Southwards is completely funded by the district. We can only do so much with the money we have. I get a lot of comments on how the paper should be in color or on actual newspaper material. This just simply can't be done without private funding from business, which

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South hockey earning some recognitioiu by Paul Fabisch Our school has a few sports that do not get any recognition. There's a team in particular that has grown in the past few years, and has started to get some publicity around the school. The Hawks varsity hockey team is coached by Steve Barsevick. and assistant coach Dave Gonzalez. Barsevick has played for Robert Morris College as well as a junior hockey team in Minnesota. The Hawks play their home games at the Niles Iceland Arena in Niles. Their games are mostly on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:30 pm. Maine South Hockey has become one of the most exciting sports to go watch at Maine South. The team consists of fourteen players with nine seniors that have really helped to shape the team and make it a faster and a more powerful force to beat. Students like Andrew Witek, Cory Martin, Derek Wlodarz, Jason DiPietro, John Corrigan, Kevin Peterson, Nick Recchia, Ryan Berena. and Troy Hoffmann have all helped the team throughout the season. Each player has had a strong season and has made their mark throughout the season with some big hits. Witek, the team captain, is always keeping the other team ofT their feet and away from our goalies. Berena leads the team in scoring with 13 goals and 14 assist, for 27 points. Troy Hoffmann is second in scoring with 14 goals and 12 assist, for 26 points; he leads the Hawks in goals. Peterson has also helped the team, scoring nine goals and getting seven assists throughout the season. Recchia leads the league in saves with 581. Martin, Wlodarz, and DiPietro have been solid on defense this yean Corrigan has played explosively on both offense

and defense this year. All of these seniors have With the playoffs underway, Maine South helped the team by keeping the Hawks in the has already played rivals Notre Dame and Cary Grove. On Saturday, February 5. the varsity lead during a close game. The varsity hockey team also has some jun- team played Notre Dame in front of a huge iors who have had a great season. The juniors crowd of Maine South students. The game on the team are Bryan Geras, Colin Annetti. started at 9:10 at the Niles Ice Rink. When the Nick Marcucci, and John Wisniewski. puck was dropped to start the game, both teams Wisniewski has scored 12 goals and has six as- were playing tough. Witek, the team sists for captain, played a the seaphysical game with son. He some big checks to is the keep Notre Dame leading off their feet and junior away from scorer Marcucci. Notre and is a Dame scored the strong phini: I i:iiries\ lit Haul hahiM first goal on a player Maine South varsity hockey team photo breakaway. The on the Hawks offense was ice. Geras has tons of speed, and brings it to the ice every game. He chases after every puck quiet until the third period when John and beats most defenders to it. Although he's Wisniewski tied the game with an unassisted small for the sport, when he has the puck, he's goal with just over six minutes left in the game. The game ended as a 1-1 tie. hard to catch. This year's highlights are something Majne Annetti is one of the smartest players on the team. He has four goals and nine assists, which South should be proud of The varsity tear makes him more of a playmaker then a scorer, able to tie Fremd High School, which is rati 15 in state, with a 2-2 final score in the last 15 as he looks for a pass before shooting. Marcucci had a rough beginning of the sea- seconds of the game. With Niles Ice Rink at its son when he suffered a torn MCL (a ligament capacity, Maine South also beat Notre Dame in the knee which helps stabilize the knee's 4-2. Out of all the sports at this high school, movement) in the first game of the season. He Maine South varsity hockey is definitely one was able to recover through physical therapy of the most exciting teams to watch. It is fast and was back on the ice, saving 84 percent of and physical. This year's team has gone out every game the shots on net. and playing 684 minutes. The youngest member of the team, freshman Mike and played with tons of heart. If you have never Neff, has come up with many clutch goals this seen a Maine South hockey game, you are missing out on one of the most exciting sports. year.

Who is your sleeper pick for the NCAA Tourney? Georgia Tech-After losing the ACC championship. Georgia Tech dropped from a two or three seed down to a five seed. Keep in mind that they were able to hang with J.J. Reddick and Duke for most of the game without a healthy Jarrett Jack. Jack can take over a game and has averaged over 15 points all year while shooting over 40 percent from the arch. The Yellow Jackets also posses a big man in Luke Schenscher, a 7' I " Aussie, that can create big mismatches down low. While he has been somewfiat weak in the post, \\ hen he plays tough, he is difficult to cover. If ho and Will Bynum (12.5 ppg, 30% three-point percentage) can stay consistent, Georgia Tech can eusil> upset LOUISMIIC in the second round. Albuquerque also has the weakest number one seed in Washington who can easily be beaten in the Sweet Sixteen. After that, Georgia Tech will most likely face ACC foe Wake Forest. I say if the Yellow Jackets can get past Louisville, they are definite contender for the title.

Syracuse- The Orangemen are fresh oft~ their Big East Tournament championship. They boast a very balanced offensive attack, which is led by senior forward Hakim Warrick, and junior guard Gerry McNamara. Warrick is one of the most highly regarded front-court players in the country, and is considered by most to be the most ferocious dunker He averaged 21.4 points and 8.4 rebounds for the year, and presents a mismatch in virtually every game. When teams concentrate on stopping Warrick, fbe sharp-shooting Josh Pace and scrappy McN'amara can take o\er games. The Orangemen boast a solid RPI rating of 17. a n d ^ A ended the season ranked 11th. Ihey also have two great intangible^^ ing for them. Coach Jim Boehim is one of the game's living legends; he has twenty-five years of twenty win seasons and has coached twelve teams to the Sweet Sixteen. Also, many members of the 2003 team that reached the championship remain on the team, and that kind of leadership and expierence is priceless come tournament time.

EPORTI MARCH

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{)ognght looms in weaker NL Central that. All are a year older, and Berkman left his to build around, Carlos Lee, and a potential ace by Greg Mitchell Last year, the National knee out on a football field over the off-sea- in pitching prospect in Jose Capellan. Ben son. Their rotation is also covered Sheets is one of the top five starters in the NaLeague Central in question marks as Andy Pettite tional League, and would win 18-20 games a may have been is coming back from surgery, year with the Cardinals or Braves. one of the stronRoger Clemens is older, and BranAll in all, the NL Central is much worse than gest divisions as don Backe is no sure thing. it was last year. Houston finds its offense in a whole in the Many think the Reds could be shambles, and the Pirates will field a very solid history of baseball. However, the dithe darkhorse contender in the di- Triple A team. The Reds and Brewers are on vision has gotten worse with the devision. However their big addition the rise, but both are about two years away from partures of Carlos Beltran, Jeff Kent, to the rotation was Eric Milton, making any serious run at the playoffs. The Edgar Renteria, and Sammy Sosa. who isn't ace material, consider- Cubs are the only team that could face the CarThe Cardinals' two through five hitSammy Sosa was ing his 4.75 ERA last year. They dinals 18 times and not be overwhelmed by ters (Larry Walker, Albert Pujols, traded to Baltimore have the most talented young out- their killer offense. The "Four Horses" Scott Rolen, Jim Edmonds) are as field in the game, and once Ken Griffey Jr be- (Zambrano, Maddux, Wood, Prior) should be talented as any in the past fifty years, but the gins his annual stint on the disable to quell the firepower of the team did lose Tony Womack and Edgar abled list, Austin Keams, Willy Cardinals' bats. Renteria, who provided speed and situational Mo Pena, and Adam Dunn will be Mark Prior will contend for the hitting. The Cardinals made the biggest acquiable to play together. Cy Young award, Albert Pujols for sition in the division by trading for Mark The Pirates haven't done much the MVP, and Brewers shortstop J.J. Mulder, a true ace. The Cubs still have the best of anything but add overpriced Hardy for the rookie of the yean rotation in the entire league but have left their veteran outfielder Matt Lawton, Anyone who loves the Cubs can't biggest weakness, the bullpen, virtually unand underachieving lefty pitchers pick against them, but one must also changed. They are banking on Nomar phnln Arthur Rhodes and Mark realize that one canit pick against the Garciaparra and Aramis Ramirez to carry an Redmond. Outfielder Jason Bay team that won the NL pennant. Look ^ ^ ^ n s e that has been downgraded with the loss Andy Pettite is is a fine young player, but like all for the Cardinals and Cubs to fight it ^ K d o i s e s Alou. coming off surgery Pirate stars he will end up being out until the last week, the Reds to As for the Houston Astros, Jeff Kent and traded for prospects in three to four years. overtake Houston, and the Brewers to beat out Carlos Beltran are gone, and the "Killer B's" The Brewers added a dynamic young player the Pirates for the fifth spot. (Bagwell, Biggio. and Berkman) are far ft-om

Girls' track sees indoor success before conference meet

record. The team really came together in the relays and competed closely with the top teams. So far this year, three records have been The girls' track and field team has gained either matched or broken. Claire Gilpin tied some much needed momentum for the outdoor the school record in the 55 meter high hurdles season with a very successful indoor season. (9.8 seconds). She also broke the The team won third in the record in the 50 yard high hurdles Hawk Relays and second in (7.7 seconds). Meg Steiner tied the the Hawk Invite. The girls record in the pole vauh (7-6). won the Wheeling Invite by The team is very hopeful that there one point, leaving the host will be some more new names to add team with second. to the record board. "We are In the Wheeling Invite, definitely happy with our efforts and the girls won all but one field performance in the fast few meets and event with some first place looking forward to the outdoor finishes from Kerry Keady season," says head coach, Jeff in the high jump (4-10), Meg Downing. After all of the girl's hard Steiner in the pole vault (7work at Conference, they hope to start ^ ^ K a t i e Kloess in the triple the outdoor season out strong. mmp (28-10.25), and The girls' next meet, the first Ashleigh Morris in the long (from left) Danielle Glavamie. Maggie Strain, Ashleigh Morris, outdoor meet, is on Tuesday, April 5 jump (15-5). Another top and Katie Kloess get in sprinter stance before the start of a race. against Glenbrook South and Niles finisher was Annie Eriksson who led the distance team with a fourth place with a mark of 30' 11.5". Annie Eriksson ran North. On the following day, they will face finish in the two mile (12:21.6) and third in an excellent race in the mile (5:29.9). That Maine East and Maine West in the District 207 the mile run (5:35.9). The girls really proved time is only three seconds off of the school meet. by Katie Kloess

that they could compete and overcome adversity to finish atop some really good teams. In the Hawk Relays, the Hawks won both the triple and long jumps. Newcomer Maggie Strain jumped the farthest jump in the meet

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Comeback just short in basketball sectionals ranked 22 in the Chicago area, and were seeded something these kids will never forget," said second in Regionals. Lavorato. "When they come back here 10.20, ^^^^B After an up and down The entire game was close; with about five 25 years from now, they still will talk about ^^^^B season, the boys' minutes to go, the Hawks held a 12 point lead the Regional Championship. You can't ever ^^^V basketball team showed us and GBS started to put on the pressure. Finally, take that away." ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 1 exactly what they were with 22 seconds left on the clock and the score In the state tournament bracket, there are capable of doing. tied at 46, the Hawks clinched the victory. 256 teams in the first round. To win a regional Maine South was seeded 15 in the Regional, C o l i n championship and opened up against six seeded Elk Grove, O ' M a l l e y means that you champions of the Midsuburban League West passed to John are one out of 64 Division, in the first round. Something noteable Wolf in the left teams left in the about Elk Grove is that they boast one of the comer, as Mark field. This, in best players in the area. The Hawks did not Duric put up a itself, is a great back down, however, and pulled out a 57-46 screen for him, achievement. upset. John Wolf led the team with 26 points, and Wolf hit a After winning followed by Adam Fee with 10 points and three with no Regionals, the Colin O'Malley with eight points. guys had to time on the clock "We had a great, great team effort. We to win refocus for their the played solid defense," said Coach Tony R e g i o n a l game agamst ^ainsi Lavorato. "The team really came together, and Championship. Conant really believed that they could get the job "1 think what got School, est ,on!mt The Hawks 'look to score coming out of a timeout. done." Going into the fourth quarter, the guys the most was the number took a five point lead and then were able to [attention] was three seed and stretch it to 11. After that, the Hawks were able the three with no time on the clock," said had a record of 24-4 at the time. The to run away with the win, placing them in the Lavorato. "It was quickly one of the most atmosphere was intense and exciting, with over Regional Championships. exciting moments of my 2,600 people coming out to watch. "There were a lot of people coaching career, and it In the first four minutes, the Hawks were who thought we couldn't take was really exciting for down 15 to zero, but the guys picked up some care of business on that first those kids." momentum and went on a 16-1 run, tying the night, and it gave us some The fan support for game at 16. "As bad a start as we had," said momentum," said Lavorato. Maine South was Lavorato. "We came back and got after it, with The semi-final win unbelievable. Mr. the score being tied at halftime." occured on a Wednesday, and The Hawks couldn't hang on, however, and Claypool attended, and the team had two days to ended up losing 53-39. "What I love about even gave advice to the prepare for their our group, is being down 15 early, they still players to not rush the championship game on thought they could get the job done," floor. The guys didn't rush Friday against a very tough commented Lavorato. the floor, but they did give Glenbrook South. One of the biggest goals that the team the fans a rush with their Despite having lost to wanted to achieve was to win a championship. spectacular win. GBS in their previous two They certainly achieved this goal, winning the John Wolf led with 11 meetings, the Hawks were Regional Championship. points, followed by Mark confident. "I think everybody Duric with 10. Duric was If you're worried that Coach Lavorato might in our lockerroom, which was three-for-three from the not be back next year, like the girls' coach, at the time 20 guys and three field, two-for-two from the Mike Deines, rest assured. "I'm going t ^ j e coaches, thought we could line, and had eight here. I don't see myself stepping down^^R Marc Duric boxes out a Conart rebounds to go with his 10 coaching," stated Lavorato. win Regionals," commented player after a free throw. coach Lavorato. points. "Mark really did a "This is in my blood, this is what I do. I'm The first time Maine South went up against nice job off the bench," said Lavorato. a math teacher, I'm a basketball coach, and the GBS, they lost by 23 points, followed by a Maine South has not won a Regional two come together. I've been around this all much closer seven point loss. At the time of Championship in boys' basketball since 1999. my life, and this is what I plan on doing for the the championship game, they were 22-4, "Winning the Regional Championship is rest of my life." by Frank Lukes