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Maine South Constitution team in national competition

by Alex Schallmo There would be no national championship top- ten plaque for the Maine South Hawks Constitution team this year, but, as they learned over the course of the experience, the true victory is found in the wealth of knowledge that the team acquired over the course of its journey to the pinnacle of civic involvement for a student.

In the competition, there are six units composed of four to five members, with topics ranging from the historical and philosophical foundations of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, to a discussion on the responsibilities of the citizen in government. Each unit had to prepare for three separate questions, writing a four- minute, prepared response for each, as well as researching related historical and contemporary sources with which to use as supporting evidence during a six- minute question- and- answer session with a panel of judges.

Competition began on Saturday, May 1 with a day of strong presentations and well articulated arguments. Faced with difficult questions from judges who ranged from lawyers to congressional representatives to state Supreme Court justices, the team maintained its poise and never faltered in its desire to win. During an one- hour, twentyminute course of events, the team pulled historical references that ranged from direct quotes from the Federalist Papers, The Second Treatise on Government, to William Blackstone's four volumes on English Law as well as Supreme Court decisions. During the process, dozens of cases, drawn from the

able to cite cases, but that it was able to interpret and draw meaning from those landmark decisions. Coach Dan States gathered the team together that same evening ,„„,„„^ in order to prepare for Sunday's events. At the end he left the team with one thought: "Today you impressed me, but you did not inspire me.

Tomorrow, you need to inspire me."

On Sunday, May 2, the team heeded Coach States's advice. As Julius Caesar once said, "1 came, I saw, I conqured." The team did just this.

Catapulted by the previous day, the team continued to cite obscure pieces ^ ^ ^ ^ of legislative doctrine. Through moments, such as one in which Dan Widing cited a latin quote often used by Sir Edward

than receiving an award, the team's greatest reward was the experience that the members embraced.

''Today, you inspired me" -Coach Dan States

The experience allowed each member to explore the inner-workings of the ideals on which our country was founded, walk into offices once used by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and stand on the Senate floor, and touch the desks of Senators Kerry and Obama. The trip allowe<^ /e^he members to see the Sup Court in action. Be Berore returning home from their national competition, the team met Congresswoman Jan Schakowski and Congressman Henry Hyde, and even had a glimpse of House Majority leader, Tom Delay, as he met with the Constitution team from Congresswoman Schakowski talks to Constitution Team Texas. members In essence, the team experienced the living body of Coke, "Iniquum est aliquem suae rei esse the U.S. government, bom out of idealistic judicem," translated to, "It is unfair for patriotism, and forged in the hearts of its someone to be a judge in his own affairs," the citizens. As John Winthrop once wrote, "We team positioned itself for a top spot. are as a city upon a hill." The team saw much """""^ The team left all on the table with no of what makes our nation, our beacon of regret. Coach States ended the freedom, truly prominent and special. In the hearings by telling the team, "Today, end, political ideology aside, the team came you inspired me. 1 feel you are in the together to represent what is the essential future top ten teams in the country, but it is of our great country. What started as, to quote Thomas Jefferson, "Large armies to complete out of my hands."

That evening, the team embraced the works of death, desolation, and tyranny, hands while the top ten were scarcely paralleled in the most b a r b a r o ^ ^ f announced. The team did not receive ages," culminated in America's freedom.^Hlt one of these spots, but members did began as a group of separate teenagers finished not feel that they had failed. The as a unit, a team of U.S. citizens ready to look """"•"•" Constitution team did receive a toward the protection of the nation's future volumes of case law, were discussed. The Regional Award, signifying that it was among while reflecting on the country's grand and judges were impressed, not that the team was the top fifteen teams in the nation, but more noble history.

'It is unfair for someone to be a judge in his own affairs, " -Sir Edward Coke

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Collaboration Day schedule changes ^ in the district a long time remember how poor attendance was and how tardiness was Rather than being prevalent on the three original late arrival dismissed at 2:05 on collaboration days. Mr. Deitz argues, however.

Collaboration Days, next that as the late arrival schedule becomes a part

by James Mantas year, students will begin of school culture, the students will become school at 9:40 and leave at acclimated and increased tardiness will not be Aw. that's cute: In New York, a 24-year3:15. Mr. Deitz, the assistant principal, says an issue. old woman was hospitalized when her Mr. Deitz claims that the "driving force the decision was prompted by three main boyfriend threw his knife instead of a stick factors: more (and more productive) time, behind the change is that if we're going to to his dog while playing fetch. A loop on fewer supervisory issues, and a chance to let sacrifice instruction time, then we've got to the handle caught his finger mid-throw, make the most of that time. It's tough work, students catch up on sleep. and the knife became lodged in the The purpose of collaboration days is to teaching, and the teachers get pretty tired." woman's neck. "allow teachers time to work on the curriculum, By collaboration time, the teachers aren't in a, * ^ * This just goes to show that dating can horizontally and vertically," said Mr. Deitz. good frame of mind for collaborating. be a pain in the neck, but only true love Another reason for the switch was to Vertical collaboration involves discourse requires medical attention. supervisory staff during between, for example, an Algebra 1 and increase Algebra 2 teacher discussing any overlap or Collaboration Days. Parapros and Security And I get madefun of for saying goodn igh t deficiencies between the two courses. guards are on duty from 7:30 until 3:15 every Everyone teaching a government course day. As the security staff was leaving, students -,_ to my X-Box: Tony Young clung convening would be an example of horizontal were reporting to extracurriculars o n * ^ S desperately to his Mustang (his "pride and joy") for 20 minutes while a carjacker collaboration. Teachers are placed on Collaboration days. Between six and nine traveled over 80 m.p.h. trying to shake him curriculum teams depending on the classes they hundred students wait for activites to begin off through two interstate highways and teach. It's a time for young teachers, who Mr. nearly every other Wednesday. Many of these Flint, Michigan. Young called 911 from Deitz says "sometimes have an empty bag of students don't report to the Cafeteria or the his cell phone (his other hand on his Library, and many get into trouble. If as many m 11 c l ukj s , " to learn from more experienced hers and for younger teachers to help their or more students misbehave before school, the^ssf* spoiler, mind you) and described his route 9er de colleagues. Maine South, according to district may revert back to early dismissmal.^^^JJ to the police, who eventually caught the thief Two weeks later. Young was caught Mr. Deitz, has a huge number of teachers who but Mr. Deitz called the notion "highly breaking into a home. Cops discovered his have been in the district fewer than four years. unlikely." "We simply don't have the method name was really Anthony Barry and he'd The school began having occasional or the manpower to accommodate all those collaboration days over ten years ago. At the students [staying after school]" he explained.^~JJ been in jail twice.

Lastly, the days will begin later simply t o ^ ^ i Where's the honor among thieves? time, the school only collaborated about three times a year. On these days, students had late allow students to catch up on sleep. Of course, Man lives out "Grand Theft Auto "fantasy: arrival. As state and national requirements on students knowing that they'd have late arrival In March, John Hill of West Virginia was schools tightened, schools were instructed to could encourage them to stay up even later have a "school improvement plan." At Maine Tuesday nights, but the staff hopes this won'tZ^it arrested in St. Louis while parked along be the case.

- ^ the 1-70. He was shirtless, wearing an South, each Indian vest, combat boots, and was department has its The late arrival carrying several loaded pistols, two long own improvement schedule will also rifles, an assault rifle, a knife, a two-shot plan. likely be used during Derringer, and 400 rounds of ammo. He The decision wainclement weather. made by the schools Mr. Deitz pointed out*ssi|^ claimed he was simply heading to South Dakota to deliver bibles and supplies to administrative that the trouble isn't Native American children. council, compose ' educating the kids, but With all that ammo, he must be just as of lead teachersimply getting them to department heads, school on snowy days.^s^i bad at aiming as he is at lying. administrative If students were to They're always after me lucky charms: officials, and the start later, the roads,^ head librarian. Mr. would be clear, and< ^ Mamadou Obotimbe Diabikile was shot and arrested trying to rob a bank in Mali laypool has been in Students studying and socializing during u CoHaboiu- teachers and students^^^T or of the switch 'ion Day afiemoon. would avoid rush h o u r ^ S i about two months ago. His escape may since he was the English Department Chair. traffic. The new Late Arrival Schedule w i l l ^ j i * have been doomed by the seven pounds Maine South has been advocating the switch likely be used on such days, and it could be«Si^* of "magical" charms he was wearing to for "a long time," but the other schools were the end of the traditional "Snow Day." **?# make himself invisible.

He must've forgotten the bullethesitant. They worried that the delay would Mr. Deitz says there is always constantZ5,# throw students out of routine and cause an debate "because our mission is to improve^ss^ detlccting charm. "*iiJT increase in tardiness. Those who have taught learning." bv Katie Funkhouser

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Adventure Club wins in competition

by Kevin Lim

included events such as traversing, team

This was the fourth year of the annual Rocks, Ropes and Boats competition. This year, the competition was held at Northeastern Illinois University.

Last year. Adventure Club placed second in many categories. The competition includes many Chicagoland suburban schools with Adventure-like clubs. The competition is sponsored by Bill Quinn as well as our own Mrs. Kawalek and others.

The Maine South Adventure Club Hawks took first place in the all-boys division of the Rocks, Ropes, and Boats competition last Saturday.

The winning team consisted of students Tom Buzan, Mark Sadowski, Piotr Matejczyk, and Maine South alumni Albert Buzan. The Hawks took victory at several events. They

member in a canoe while portayiii^. lasia ball throwing, high ropes competition climbing, and even inner tube racing. During the inner tube racing, they learned that you can successfully

Maine South Computer Club has one more meeting, LAN party on deck

by Clint Satorre After two successful LAN gaming parties, Maine South Computer Club is giving us one last shot at the true gaming competition of the year on May 21 in the Faculty Lounge.

Gaming will go from 10am - 10pm.

Drinks and food will be included for a flat price of just $15.

If you haven't attended a LAN party before, this is your chance. Whether you prefer the likes of Counter Strike Source, Unreal Tournament 2004. or even Madden, you can try them all against our school's best. photo This is a great chance to brush up on your gaming skillls as well as meet some new friends for next year's club. The club has had a good turnout for the last couple of meetings

and are looking to strengthen the club for next year.

This is a Bring Your Own Computer event if you wish to play with the computer gamers.

If console gaming is your taste, bring whatever you can (console, controllers, cords, games. etc.) You must register for the event via www.mrhurley.com or by stopping into room A123 and speaking with Mr. Hurley for the full details.

Seats max out at 30 on a first come, first served basis. You may also bring a nonMaine South guest along, but he/she must be registered at the same time you do.

We expect a full house once again so counesyofnt iz.com mark your calendar and tweak your gaming expertise.

For more information, contact senior Clint Satorre.

fit six people into an inner tube. The team also had the initiative of getting sponsor Mrs. Kawalek into the pool.

Junior Mary Yu, a member of the Timberwolves, another Adventure Club team, won fourth place in the all-girls' speed climbing competition.

Sophomore Stacy Svetlichnaya also placed third on the all-girls' speed climbing.

Other members worthy of mention include club secretary and historian Kevin Lim as well as members Jenny Patelski and Nadia Askar. All three did a great job on the team events as well as in cheering on their fellow team and club members to victory.

For more information about Rocks, Ropes, and Boats, seek out the Maine South Adventure Club website or see Mrs. Kawalek.

SOUTH WORDS A student-produced newspaper of:

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. SOUTHWORUS reserves the right to edit material for clarity and brevity and to reject obscene/libelous submissions.

Editors-in-Chief Carly Calkins Kate Funkhouser News Editors Ashley Rezaeizadeh Alex Schallmo Features Editors Kelsey Keith John Mai lory Entertainment Editors Melissa Hansen James Mantas Commentary Editors Mike Bielaczyc Rebecca Christopher Sports Editors Steve Contomo Greg Mitfl Production Editor Bobby Cris' Core Photographers Katie Katz Core Staff Artist Jon Markowski Advisors Mr. Ellefson Mr. Stathakis

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Jf you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen

by Megan Hardiman

McHenry, Plainfield, and our very own Maine Township, along with a few others, raised the heat on their The sound of knives gliding over the cutting stoves to compete in the Sodexho boards and the sweet smells of sesame oil and Culinary Celebration. Most of the peanut butter filled the air at the Sodexho team members were Sodexho Culinary Celebration. On Thursday. April 21 School Services staff from the Lake Zurich High School's cafeteria kitchen participating high schools and a few became a ""kitchen stadium." The kitchen was culinary arts students.

Sodexho is the company that full of eager, well-prepared cooks who were provides Maine South students with ready to show off their kitchen talents. breakfast and lunch foods in the Teams from Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, photo by Paula Bar\\ac: cafeteria. The Maine South students pose in front of judges at this competition their beautifully presented dishes. included the highly-respected such as Szechwan braised spare ribs, an Asian Stephen Cooney, Sodexho's salad with melons dressed in rice wine chief national chef. vinaigrette, and soba noodles with a spicy The Culinary Demon peanut sauce.

Hawks made a great In addition to receiving praises for their showing as the only alltasteful dishes, the team was also awarded and student team. The team recognized for their safe procedures and included six students: three sanitation while competing. The team would from Maine East and three also like to thank Mrs. Salmansohn from Maine from Maine South. The Maine South students East, Mrs. Calhoun from Maine South, and included Jackie Daleiden, Mrs. Barwacz from Sodexho for all the help, Essa Billeh. and Megan hard work, and dedication that helped the team photo by Paula Barwacz Hardiman. These students perform well at the Sodexho Culinary The students prepared Asian cuisine including spare ribs tempted the judges' taste Celebration. This was the first of hopefully and soba noodles. buds with an Asian menu, many more culinary competitions that Maine which included ethnic dishes South students will compete in.

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Fry now, pay later*

by Anna Biondo Michelle Varosa is your typical seventeenyear-old girl. The Georgia native enjoys shopping, going to movies, hanging out with her friends and tanning. Like any other seventeen-year- old, Michelle is obsessed with her appearance. When teenagers like Michelle are tanned, they feel more self-confident and better on the inside. Michelle enjoys feeling confident, even if it means spending two-thirds of her paycheck on expensive tanning lotions and tanning appointments.

From afar, one would say the skin on this youthful upbeat teen is a velvet amoretto color. However, up close, the amoretto skin color only seems darker and now has the texture of dried up earth clay. Hei butter-creamed shirt that is merely yellow appears to be baking powder white in contrast to her dark skin. Blisters have formed on her arm and her nose; skin gently flakes off. If Michelle is concerned with her exterior and the confidence that dark skin gives her, shouldn't she also be concerned with what tanning is doing to her?

We are a society that thrives off of appearance. We will do whatever it takes to appear healthy, even if it is unhealthy. We glob on self-tanners, swallow pills, become overexposed to the sun and we allow our skin to crinkle into what KFC calls "extra crispy." We are well aware that all of the following methods of tanning are unsafe and unhealthy, but we continue to believe that pale is unhealthy. Does that mean becoming tan and being over exposed to UV rays is healthy?

Tanning beds are becoming more and more popular throughout the US and are being used by people of all ages. While tanning beds damage our skin, we disregard all fiature effects

it will have on us. According to Gillian Leschasin, author of "Tanning Bed Tale," "nearly one million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year in the United States." Also, according to Leschasin, "the deadliest form of skin cancer melanoma has killed 7,400 people alone in the US a year."

Tanning salons are as expensive as the lotions that make tanned skin last longer. Most people believe

t h a t tanning beds are healthier because the amount of UV rays is controlled. These processed UV lights are far unhealthier than the ones the sun gives off.

People also tan because they want a pretan, also known as a "base," before going on vacation. The base establishes the pre tan so burning is prevented. Sun block also prevents burning; therefore, a base is not necessary.

Nevertheless, one doesn't need a sunny vacation destination to tan. There are backyards all across America that allow others to pull up a lawn chair and crisp themselves into their own bronzed Goddess.

In California, where idolized bronzed celebrities wander the streets, action has been taken and lawmakers have banned teens from using tanning beds. In an episode of "Friends," Jennifer Aniston goes spray tanning, and the next day an owner of a

California tanning salon had 28 phone calls for people requesting spray tans similar to Aniston's.

Along with 26 other states, California requires parent permission to tan in salons if you are between the ages of 15-18. Some of these teens say that, by tanning, acne can be less prone to appearing. There are daily face soaps and creams that are cancer- free and also prevent acne from appearing.

Jessica Ziplow, an Arizona native, says that her teenage years were spent basking her skin in the sun, and if it was a cloudy day, s h e was at t h e inu^ tann salonJ recent scan had been taken of Ziplow's face, and the 23-year-old Mil I-""""' tanning addict has the skin of a 50year-old. Ziplow now faces the risk of early aging skin, wrinkles, brown spots, uneven tone, and skin cancer.

According to Lisa Cohen, author of Who Has the Most Damaged Skin, "these UV rays that hit blood vessels even in a short exposure can change the blood in terms of immune function."

Ziplow claims that tanning made her feel healthy and the glow boosted her self-confidence. The damage that has been set into her face is not irreversible. However, it can be somewhat treated.

Ziplow is not alone in believing that tanning creates a healthy glow. More than 80 percent of young people believe that they look better with a tan. Only 1/3 of those claiming tanning makes them look healthier use sunscreen. Another U M J of teenagers reported that they bum and 1 ^ ^ skin blisters at least once a summer. If we are aware of the pain that these blisters and peeling cause, then why isn't it being prevented? We don't look at what our health is going to be like in the future and the effects tanning beds will have on us then: we only care about now.

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Gregory Corso used to stand on the tops of pool tables Almost everyone is familiar with the haiku the in bars just to see a reaction to but what people don't know is that most haikus, grace of his poems. Sometimes he"d get are not really haikus but senryus. A haiku is the dancer encouragement or cash, but the rays of a poem consisting of one line of five sometimes he'd get heckled or syllables, the second of seven syllables, the flane have the tar kicked out of and a third of five syllables. This is realire beauty him. Poetry is in the called five-seven-five syllable pure as minds of people to take form. Haikus usually express the l rising over words to paper. But t h e w act eu rt u band simplicity, deal with nature, catching the what is poetic form? Hsoon vrith i t s gossamer w m g s and are serious, while senryus can be about There are a few very p r e c i o u s a s f r u i t on t h e p a i a anything, but easy forms that t r e e s of e v e n i n g humble a s shy touch her usually human require little to no raakahiya noli tangere rjot m h e r modesty see how technique. she glances aside a s s h e weaves of experiences or First is Tristan tWJ s h i n i n g s t a t s a cincture opinions. It is Tzara's method o f f i r e l i g h t and named after fay ow to make « B a g i c a l p r e n i a e Senryu Karai, who s e e how t h e g o l d e n v * i i t e « : ada poem. made the style famous. traces of light hang in ,,.,,. . , Dadaism is an t h e a i r a g a r l a n d Probably the most practiced art movement that of sweet »tiapaq±t& style now is free verse. Free originated in the early 1900s adorning her beauty verse can take many shapes. that basically revolved around t h i s b r i g h t gumamela -j^^ simplest definition is nonsense and rebellion to all rational l i v e l i e s t bloom , ^ • ., thought and accepted beliefs, ideas, in a ciaina verse composed of vanable, and opinions of the time. His of r a r e s t usually unrhymed lines having method is simple and requires delights no fixed metrical pattern. But that best three key objects: scissors, glue, (^QQ verse can contain rhyme, meter, a r t t r e a sl uo vr ee and a newspaper or magazine can anything.

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One example is pattern or shape poetry, in which the poem is arranged to compliment the poem. For example, a poem about fish would be in the shape of the fish (see left).

The key to all poetry, no matter what style used, is to be originaJ. Secondly, one of the best ways to see how poetry is done is to see what has been done before; the only way to make a building taller is to see what's already been laid.

1 hope you cut up this article and make some use of all these rags of words. Anyone can be a poet.

Maine Music Friday, May 13 Jazz Band Cone en 7:30 p.m. Auditorium The final concert features the most talented members of the Maine South band.

Friday, M a y 20 Choir Concert 7:30 p.m. Auditorium The Maine South choirs Sodheim.

perform

Friday, M a y 27 Pops Concert 7:30 p.m. Maine South The band concert features the band at their best - in formal wear.

SENIORS: We really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really need your pictures for the Senior collage.

Bring your favorite high school pictures to V-131, or give them to Mr. Stathakis or Mr. Ellefson.

Don't forget to pick up your pictures after Mav 20th.

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by Mike Bielaczvc Few people question the influence that The Doors had on music in the 1960s and beyond. Jim Morrison's dark, charismatic, and revolutionary poetic vision combined blues and organ-tinted rock that made the Doors more than simply a band; they were an experience. That experience, in theory, ended in 1971 when Morrison died of an apparent heart attack in a Paris bathtub.

The surviving members of The Doors—Ray Manzarek on keyboards, Robby Krieger on guitar, and John Densmore on percussion— went on to release two albums, "Other Voices," and "Full Circle," in the early 1970s, but disbanded to pursue solo projects.

The surviving members" performance at the 1993 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction prompted the band to consider a new project: "Stoned Immaculate," a collection of songs featuring vocals from rock and pop singers, including Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction, Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, and Ian Astbury of Tlie Cult.

The CD was a success and resulted in a "VH1 Storytellers" episode, where it became clear that the band's spark was still alive. In 2002, Harley-Davidson contacted Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger about performing a few shows for the company's 100-year anniversary. The pair recruited Ian Astbury, who had marked "Touch Me" and "Wild Child" with his own personal touch on the VHl special, and Stewart Copeland (formerly of The Police) to play drums.

A few shows into the mini-tour and a lawsuit later (filed by original drummer John Densmore, who opposes the reunion). Copland was replaced by Ty Dennis, and bassist Angelo Barbara joined in. The name officially changed to "The Doors of the 21*' Century." D21C began touring Europe and the United States, playing to sold out theatres and music halls.

With The Cult on temporary hiatus, Astbury devoted himself completely to the role of resurrecting Jim Morrison's poetry. Seventyfive shows later. D21C is currently in the recording studio with producer Ken Scott, who has worked with such artists as John Lennon, David Bowie, and The Rolling Stones.

Continuing in the tradition of poetic lyrics.

D21C received contributions from American poet Michael McClure and singer-songwriter Warren Zevon.

The final leg of the band's last tour through the Midwest before recording the new album included a stop at the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa. It was evident from the crowd gathering in the lobby of the intimate venue that many had come to relive their lost youth, longing for the same type of psychedelia that the Lizard King had provided so many yeeirs ago.

The show opened with Robert Mirabal. famed Native American musician, who, accompanied by a fellow Native American on upright bass, performed renditions of Indian folk songs and a stellar cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" (with Ray Manzarek on keyboard). Mirabal managed to get the audience warmed up with his unique The Doors of the 21st Century works to resurrect music, but it was evident that The Doors The Doors' legacy through a tour and a new of the 21" Century were the band the album. people had come to see. (Most traveled from out of state; one couple even flew in for It felt as if the people there understood andiW the show from Australia.) the majesty of the event.

The lights dimmed around 9:15, and the epic For "Spanish Caravan" the band left the first notes of "Carmina Burana" thundered stage, leaving Krieger alone, flamenco guitar through the hall. As the song played on, fog in hand. He proceeded to treat the audience to filled the stage and five dark figures entered a five-minute introduction to the already guitarstage right to the thunderous applause of nearly rich song, which worked to nurture the 2,000 fans. connection between performer and spectator.

A lone spotlight shone on guitarist Robby The first encore saw Robert Mirabal join Krieger. as the luimistakable riff of "Roadhouse D21C for "Riders on the Storm." Mirabal's Blues" washed over the crowd gathered there. menagerie of Native American instruments Ian Astbury, looking tragically hip in dark jeans meshed unbelievable well with the band's jazzy and a vintage leather jacket, and long, dark feel during the song. Mirabal's dancing brought locks of curly, black hair eerily reminiscent of back memories of Morrison imitating such Morrison during his "Young Lion" phase in dancing during live shows 35 years ago.

1967, crept his way up to the mic stand.

The band left the stage, but returned for the He belted out lyrics so deep and powerful, obligatory "radio song," "Light My Fire." With one couldn't help but to stand in awe. "Break nearly 15 minutes of soloing between them, On Through" was next, followed by near- Manzarek and Krieger played the hell out of a perfect versions of "Peace Frog," "L.A. song so connected, and so vital to The Doors Woman," "Touch Me," a medley of "Alabama history.

Song," "Backdoor Man," and "Five to One." Bowing together at the end of the two-hour and a calming version of "People Are Strange." set, the band members of The Doors of the 21 *" The aesthetic high point of the show came Century probably knew they had done the during "Not To Touch the Earth," with bassist right. It was easy to forget, that night, Phil Chen providing a deep, booming rhythm hordes of resentful Jim Morrison fans, the to a camivalesque organ beat. Astbury sang the lawsuits, and the age limitations. With 2,000 lyrics with conviction that night in Sioux City^ screaming fans singing along to every single - "Not to touch the Earth/Not to see the sun/ song they could offer up. D21C should know Nothing left to do but run, run, run/let's run!" the music still isn't over.

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by Marty Diamond

"What?"

This word often cuts people off as a white earphone is pulled from the speaker's ear.

Yes, friends, I speak of the iPod-aholics.

Yesterday, I spent the These self-proclaimed music-lovers, myself inday with 25 other class- cluded, spend hours listening to songs on their mates walking around our little devices, music blasting into their ears. It's nation's capitol. It was a close to problematic, however, as more people gorgeous day and a trip I will never forget tak- get addicted to these amazing music players.

This is not just a problem at Maine South. ing with the Constitution Team. We were lucky just to be there, in the comfortable presence of Across the country, each other, as the final days of our high school listeners are tuncareers approach. We made a few stops during ing out the outthe day, one to Illinois State Representative side world and Henry Hyde's office. He met with us on the tuning into their own world. last day of our trip.

I have to admit, I was not immediately im- Smart compahave pressed. Although I am not too familiar with nies his history in politics aside from knowing that learned to cash he is a conservative, I found him to be quite... in on this. One elderly at first. He is in his last term in the House company is exof Representatives, having worked in Washing- p e r i m e n t i n g for quite some time. He started talking to with a way to in a very slow, monotone voice that I found bring iPods and very disconcerting, as he is a Representative of other such music Illinois in Congress. However, the more I lis- players closer to tened, the more I grew to appreciate this man's people than ever. They are trying to put them in perspective.

Congressman Hyde is a venerable man full people's brains. In of wisdom. It was interesting listening to him people's brains. Instead of for this reason alone. Regardless of his politi- that one song stuck in your cal ideologies and preferences, he has had a h e a d , long career that has made an impact on the y o u ' d world. One of the chaperones on the trip asked h a v e him what he thought were his greatest accom- t h o u plishments working in politics. Mr. Hyde an- s a n d s . swered by discussing some of the bills he helped A n d create and get passed, and how they helped the judging people in Illinois and in other areas of the na- by the music tion.

All of these accomplishments were great, but that is what struck me hardest as I sat there listening popular toto this politician on the verge of ending a chap- day, this concept is ester in his life was how important it is to me to pecially frightful. be able to name off accomplishments I will have But the intelligent marketing does not stop made at his age. He has helped people, made there. There is a small, but strong, economy his ni: mark in politics, and whether you agree with that has arisen around the iPod. Accessories, e decisions he has made or not, they have cases, docks, cables, specialized speakers, FM ented the world in some way. 26 seniors in transmitters, and, of course, the all-important high school watched this man in a completely stickers are available for purchase. It's increddifferent stage in his life. The 26 of us who, in ible. And it draws out market analysts who pubthe fall, will be turning the page to new chap- lish their reports about the "iPod econoiny." ters in our own lives. I'll be curious to see the There is a new trend called "podcasting" that various genres we each choose. has come out of the popularity of the iPod.

by Carl\ Calkins

D „ ^ „ I „ „ar. Hr>.i,nlr,QH fr^^ fQll- ch/>«,c nr mncir People can download free talk shows or music shows that are exactly like their radio counterparts and put them on their iPod instantly. This trend is killing the radio. Again. The first time this happened was the advent of MTV. Ironically, the same man who took listeners away from the radio started podcasting with his own talk show: early MTV video jockey Adam Curry. By creating his own podcast. he inspired hundred of others to do the same. The problem (and also the draw to podcasting) is that it is completely unedited and unregulated.

But this pales in comparison to the next problem: pets and iPods.

This may seem extreme to many of you. but there are people out there who want their furry pals to enjoy the same music we do. So they try to find ways to modify headphones so their pets can hear the music. They don't know the evil that could ensue because of this. What if squirrels used iPods to spread a rebellious message and rise up against the hu\ mans? We X could lose our position o f power in the natural order.

But I digress.

Back to the issue at hand: iPods and their extensive usage and acceptance. Are we overdoing it? Are we blowing something like an MP3 way out ofproportion? Of course we are. We're Americans; that's what we do. Do we care? Not at all.

No, we here in this fine country know that blowing things out ofproportion is not only an economic duty, but also a moral obligation.

So remember, it's okay to obsess to a certain extent over your iPod, but do try not to incite any squirrel rebellions.

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COMMENTARY MAY 13, 2005'VOL. 41, No. 14

Ripping off a reality check 1 by James Manias It was nothing on my part or the law's, really. I just grew up.

My habit was mainly compulsive, an individually exciting surrender to my childish impulses.

See something, take it. Something for nothing.

Stealing is too easy.

I can safely say that almost everyone steals something at some point in his or her life: a pack of cards, money, candy, a lover.

I bar myself from hypocrisy by not criticizing those who have stolen, like I have, in their past. I can and will, however, constructively criticize those who may need criticism.

To better understand me, you should know that I work in retail, at Hot Topic. My job is to greet, help, and watch customers.

On a busy Saturday shift, I could not help but notice a middle-aged man searching through our four bins of novelty pins-small, pocketsized, $1.50 pins.

He was "just browsing" through every pin for at least twenty minutes. He was holding about four pins when I realized he was going to steal them.

Maybe for a while I couldn't believe itmaybe it was denial. Why would a twentysomething risk a permanent stain on his record for a couple of novelty pins, not ten dollars' worth of merchandise?

I made eye contact with him while he left the store. He knew I knew. He practically ran from me. I was entirely powerless to stop him.

He ran away. He ran away like a greedy three-year-old, watching me with this false look in his eyes, coldly daring me to follow him; my own eyes said something close to, "You are pathetic."

I'm not at all ignorant about shoplifting. I've been on both sides of the fence; in fact, I was a flawless thief compared to some of the people I catch stealing at my store.

What all of these shoplifters fail to understand, though, is realizing what they are truly doing. They don't need these materialistic devices. They do not need to rob another for no reason.

You don't need the pins in your pocket. You don't need the shirt in your purse. Upper middle-class Maine South students can buy whatever they may ever need-and yet they steal. They do not steal to feed their starving families, or to clothe themselves in the winter.

There is a such thing as a family without a home or food; there is a such thing as a runaway teen without a place to stay; there are people who sell their bodies to afford food.

There are people who have the right to steal.

TTie only catch is that none of them lives in Park Ridge.

We're all very, very far from special cases; we have almost everything handed to us. So get a job. Have some honor. Grow up.

Money and materialism

by Ryan Smith So, you've been saving up for a while and now you can finally afford that <enter materialistic, unneeded item>. I cannot help but laugh at your silliness. Yes, I've saved up and bought things that are unneeded and materialistic. The words that follow this are merely to question the values that have power over your life.

I ask you a question: when have you purchased an item of clothing you can wear forever? When have you bought a game or CD that never became scratched or broken or started skipping? Never. You spend your time gathering money to buy things that just break or you grow bored of. You devote your life to temporary happiness delivered by this stuff.

People fill their life with things because they fear emptiness within themselves.

What matters in this world? Life. There are those beside you and they matter far more than any new purse you could buy. There are people perishing in the world, and you can work to save them. It sounds like a grand goal, but it's possible if people work together, sacrificing their own narcissism.

The next question that comes into your mind is probably: what's wrong with money?

There is nothing wrong with money per se.

The problem lies within the evils of human nature. Human nature is a discussion for another time. But it is that nature which makes a men devote their lives to acquiring money.

Look in your heart. What is money in your life? I can't answer that for anyone; just look inside yourself and find the truth in your life.

"Pocket-sized convenience."

-Monica Cholewinksi '07

"I think they are complicated."

-Julie Oberheide '08

"They are too expensive and people are just getting them because it's cool."

-Aaron Ruder'08

"1 don't need one because CDs are still okay for me."

-Fete Markos '05

U â&#x20AC;˘The height of hypocrisy COMMENTARY

MAY 13, 2005 â&#x20AC;˘ VOL. 41, No. 14

by John Mallory

In such a simple suburb like Park Ridge, it is great that a lot of complex and controversial ideas can come forth. Everyone here has a right to their opinion, and there are a lot of kids who like to voice their opinion. Putting your name on something controversial is a great way to spark debate and to get the news out to more people.

But when an opinion that is outrageous is voiced anonymously, it upsets me.

The other day I was driving down a side street off of Talcott, and I came to a stop sign.

This was a slightly altered stop sign. Under the word "Stop," someone had written "Capitalism" in juvenile handwriting. This, at first, was funny to me. but as I thought about it. I came to the conclusion that this is a sad thing to do. To randomly vandalize a stop sign with a ridiculous statement like "Stop capitalism" doesn't solve anything here at all. It's a small ^ ^ K m p t at shocking someone, and it didn't ^work. Like I said, I support everyone having their own opinion, but not when their opinion is flat-out wrong.

I'm going to assume, for the purpose of this article, that the person who vandalized the stop sign was a teenager. I mean, the handwriting was very juvenile, but it could have been an adult who was in a hurry. More than likely, though, it wasn't an adult. An adult would have probably found a better way to get their feelings out.

The fact that this was written on a stop sign in Park Ridge was hilarious to me. This is a suburb where the benefits of capitalism can widely be seen when we drive our nice cars to our huge houses. We come to Maine South everyday in designer clothes with expensive cell phones. If it was a student who wanted to stop capitalism, they are uninformed.

We all reap the benefits of capitalism every day, and I find it really hard to believe that this person actually knew exactly what capitalism is and knew why he or she wanted to stop it. ^ | | s , capitalism isn't perfect, but it's by far the ^ ^ p s t successful system in the world when it comes to economy. It works well and keeps a lot of people happy. Would whomever wrote this like to live in communist China, and not be able to choose their way of living? I know that is a cliched argument, but it applies in this situation.

In fact. I'm going to go as far as to say it probably was a student who wrote that, due to things I've seen around school. I think we're ail familiar with the "A-Bomb" magazine that has been passed around school this year. This is an underground "anarchist" magazine that circulates around school every once in a while.

This magazine features controversial articles by authors who won't even print their first names. It's your right to complain about corporations, but when you list your name as "Konstantine," it's kind of hard to take you seriously.

I'm not trying to take anything away from the "A-bomb" writers; they have the right to make their paper, and I'm sure some people enjoy it. It's just that pretty much everyone sees the paper as a pathetic piece of garbage. The articles are poorly written and they don't make any sense. Everyone who gets their hands on a copy takes it upon themselves to rip the kids apart in their owr circles o f

friends.

But the magazine does offer a stencil that you can cut out and put on a t-shirt.

The only problem is that they make it clear that the> don't like big corporations, but they tell you to go to Kinko's to make copies of the stencil. A bit ironic, isn't it?

This whole stop sign incident got me to think, what is it about Park Ridge that makes people have such radical ideas like "Stop capitalism"?

Yes, it can be boring here, but how does that lead you to read anarchist literature and denounce the government? It doesn't really add up to me.

I think that the country does need change. I support capitalism, but I'm not a big supporter of the president and many of his views. But where does vandalizing a stop sign get us? First off, it makes the neighborhood look bad, and it makes us, the youth, look horrible. Everyone who sees that sign will assume, just like I did, that a kid wrote it. This kid was probably cruising around in his dad's BMW with nothing to do, and decided to hop out and jot something on a stop sign. He got back in, got on his cell

phone, and sped over to a friend's house.

Overall, I think it is good that kids here do have a strong opinion, and some of them voice it properly. We all need to learn responsibility here in terms of protest. If you feel that capitalism is bad, that's fine. Get some friends together, and see what you can do to get involved.

Scribbling it on a stop sign doesn't help anyone.

The weirdest thing to come out of this is the irony of this whole situation. In a ace like Park Ridge, why is it that we \\ ant to stop capitalism? Our parents have enough money so that we can spend it on hatever we want. Right here in our town, this is the height of hypocrisy.

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SPORTS MAY 13, 2005 â&#x20AC;˘ VOL. 41, NO. 14

Maine South baseball limps into its CSL battle hy Steve Contonw

The Hawks haven't been as productive as they would like; however, they do have some valid excuses. Not that you'll hear Head Coach Bill Milano use any of them. The fact is, the Hawks have been battered and bruised through most of the season. They have been without seniors John Schu, Tim Michaels and Joe Rossi for almost the entire season. Schu is a captain, and one of the emotional leaders of the squad. Michaels and Rossi, out with elbow tendonitis and back injuries respectively, are two key members of the pitching staff that the Hawks have struggled without.

Trying to get back on a roll, the Hawks traveled to Evanston to face the Wildkits.

Evanston started things off with two runs in the first. But the Hawks answered back with two runs in the fourth with RBI doubles by Matt Fiorito and Alex Friel. Evanston regained the lead in the half of the inning taking another two run lead at 4-2. But the Hawks answered again in the fifth with a Pete Tountas solo

homerun and a run- scoring walk for Friel tying The Hawks looked to stop the mid-sel .The the game at four. Evanston added another run slide against CSL North rival Niles North.' in the sixth and took a 5-4 lead. The Hawks Vikings would get a run in the first, but that once again answered on another Tountas solo would be it as John Wolf throws stuck out the homerun. But this time, next three. In their half of Evanston had the last the first Knight hit a twoanswer of the game, run homerun giving the taking this one in the Hawks 2-1 lead. The bottom of the seventh Hawks came up in the with a final score of 6bottom of the fifth and 5. stretched the lead, putting Two days later, the the game out of reach with Hawks were looking to an eight-run inning. The split the season series Hawks ran away with this with Evanston but fell one, with a final score of 11 behind early. Evanston 1. put up three runs in the The Hawks hope to find first and two runs in the their stride as the regular second putting the season is coming to its end.

Hawks behind the eight Knight hopes to stay photo hy Katie Kat: ball.

Sophomore Mike Bradley on the consistent at the plate, and But they did try to mound against Notre Dame Kevin Manson hopes to make a comeback and continue his success on the put up two runs in the fifth on a Tountas mound. The tall junior has been dominant on sacrifice fly, and one in the seventh. But it was the mound, and has been awarded five of the too little too late as the Hawks fell to Evanston Hawks eight wins. The Hawks bring an 8^3 again, 6-3. record into regional play.

Hawks boys' tennis: "As good as we can getf

one doubles team of Nick Gallo-Carden and Tom Kafkes, with a 2-6, 6-0,6-1 three set win.

After another The following day, the guys went to take successful second-place on Glenbrook South, another top-five ranked showing at the Hawk team. Maine South ended up losing the meet, Invite, the boys' tennis but there was still some good tennis from the team participated in three Hawks. "1 thought in some instances we played dual meets, with two of them against a top- some pretty good tennis," stated Young. "I five ranked team. thought Jan Wisniewski played good tennis at The guys first traveled out to Glenbrook number one singles, especially considering North, knowing that it would be a tough meet their number-one singles player is one of the and they would have to work top-ranked singles hard for a win. Unfortunately, player in the G.B.N, proved to be a team to state."

The be reckoned with, ending the number-one meet with a clean sweep. "We doubles team of played G.B.N., who we lost to, Kafkes and Gallounformnately, 0-7, but they are Carden almost one of the top five teams in sent their match to state," commented Head Coach three sets. They Greg Young. basically took Next, the team traveled out their guys to a to Hinsdale South, where they service break in were dealt another blow. "We pjiuto h\ Kiitif Kutz each set, but lost a Boys doubles battle Maine West played Hinsdale South, and I close match 4-6,3thought that that was one we 6. could have won, but we lost 1 -6," said Young.

After a string of three defeats, the Hawks The Hawks only victory camefi^omthe number ended their losing slump with a close 4-3 win hy Frank Lukes

over Niles West. Wins came from Drew Sobczak at number-two singles, 6-3,6-3, Frank Lukes at number-three singles, 6-1, 3-6, 6-2, and Jim Lange and Kevin Boy sen at number two doubles, 6-3, 6-4. "When we played Niles West, whom we beat 4-3, it basically came to the last match of the day which was the number three doubles team," commented Young. With the meet being tied at 3-3, the number three doubles team of Luc Nuccio and Mike Magnuson convincingly won their 6-3,2-6,62 three set match, giving Maine South the win over the Niles West Indians.

The team is now 5-6 in dual meets, and I-l against Conference opponents. "We are where we need to be," said Young. "We are 1-1 in Conference opponents and we have a chance to go 2-1 if we can beat Evanston."

The guys are looking to compete as best they can against the remaining Conference opponents, and hopefiilly getting a high finish in Conference. ^ B "I think the best thing we have going f o ^ s is our team chemistry, team effort, leadership, and, I think, our overall commitment to try to get as good as we can get," commented Young.

The guys play at conference on May 13, with Sectionals the following week on May 21.

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SPORTS MAY 13. 2 0 0 5 ' V O L . 41, NO. 14

"I believe that we can win," and they did fcle courtesy of Hawk Badminton

The 2005 Varsity Badminton team chanted, "1 believe that we can win! Go Hawks!" as they geared up in hopes for a victory against their opponents at every meet this season. This was an unique for Hawk badminton, because all of its team members were juniors.

Although they lacked the years of experience their opponents had, the Hawks hd a grear season, having a 7-4 dual meet record (4-4 in conference play), and coming in fifth place at conference.

Individual conference winners included Kasia Cien and Courtney Hoglund. who never played together before the meet and got third place at fifth doubles, Erin Strauts and Mary Yu, who got fourth place at fourth doubles, Yu,

who got fourth place at seventh singles, and Katie Hapeman, who got second place at ninth singles.

Coach Muir says about her team, "I have never had a better group of players in all of my years of coaching. I am very proud of these young women, for they have tumed a season full of challenging opponents into opportunities to grow and become stronger players.

"Besides being young, this team is very unique, for everyone plays with heart, supporting each other, challenging themselves and having a good time."

The 2005 Varsity Badminton team is made up of captain Cien and Tanja Barac. Kat Koralik, Steph Sampra, Meghan McKelvey, Strauts, Yu, Hapemen, Kasia Ciaston, and

Hogland, who filled in from JV for several of the tournaments.

The Hawks face a challenging sectional on May 5 at Hinsdale South where they hope to qualify a few of their teammates (Cien and McKelvey for singles, and Koralik, Sampra and Yu/Strauts for doubles) for state on May 13.

Congratulations to all Spring Athletes on great seasons and good luck at conference.

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For our final battle: Best NFC North offseason?

Chicago Bears-With the 32nd ranked offense last season, the Bears needed to find playmakers at skill positions and improve their often- injured offensive line.

After f i r i n g conservative offensive coordinator Terry Shea, the Bears snagged all-pro wide receiver Mushin Muhammad seconds into the start of free agency. He will be a consistent target for young gunslinger Rex Grossman, who the front office has entrusted as the quarterback of the fiiture. They also addressed their offensive line by signing salary cap casualty Fred Miller Miller, who has not missed pin'ti' courtesy of \couLcom a start in his career, will play left Cedric Benson racked up over tackle, allowing John Tait to switch 5^00 yards in his college career over to a more comfortable right.

The Bears brought their "offense first" mindset into the draft and made the most of only six picks. The first four picki were all offensive players, including two speedy wideouts that v\ill help create space underneath the sateties for Muhammad. They also complemented running back Thomas Jones with big Texas back Cedric Benson. Benson is a punishing runner who is Ricky Williams' size and will thrive in the redzone, short yardage, and in the fourth quarter when defenses are tired. I also like the addition of Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton as a safety valve in case Grossman fails. ^ ^ â&#x20AC;˘ B u t the biggest offseason move may have been cutting receiver David Terrel. After countless seasons of unmet expectations and off the field problems, the Bears finally said good-bye to the former first-round pick.

As the Packers get older, the Vikings try and cope without Randy Moss, and the Lions, well, are the Lions, the Bears should be able to contend for the top spot in the NFC North. They have the right persoimel, a strong coaching staff, and a weak schedule to help them.

Minnesota Vikings- It says a lot about a team's offseason when they lose arguably the biggest impact ^ ^ player in the game. Randy Moss, and they can still be considered a success. The Minnesota Vikings took firm control of the driver's seat in the NFC North this offseason by greatly improving their defense.

For much of the past decade, the Vikings biggest weakness has been their secondary; however, it is now their greatest strength. They signed safety Darren Sharper away from division rival Green Bay, and he will bring his All-Pro skills along with great veteran leadership. They also acquired cornerback Fred Smoot from the Washington Redskins, who arguably, teamed with Antoine Winfield, form the best 1-2 punch of shutdown comers in the entire league. Having such a strong secondary will bode well for the Vikings in a division where the must face top-tier receivers Mushin Muhammed, Javon Walker, and Roy Williams each multiple times. They also picked up linebacker Napoleon Harris in the Moss deal, a rising-star who will provide youth and energy, and hopefiilly one day develop into the unit's leader. They also added veteran linebacker and former All-Pro Sam Cowart. The Vikings compensated for the loss of defensive tackle Chris Hovan by adding defensive tackle Pat Williams from Buffalo, a mammoth player who will plug the running lanes. The defensive unit also got faster off the end by drafting Wisconsin's Erasmus Jaraes u ith their second pick Offensively, the Vikings didn't do much, but they did take receive; Troy W'iiliamsoii with their first pick. Williamson won't threaten opposing defenses as much as Moss, but he is extremely fast and will be dangerous when sent on deep routes. Though they lost Moss, the offensive unit is still very solid. Daunte Culpepper had one of the greatest seasons for a quarterback in NFL history last year, but was overshadowed by Peyton Manning's historic season. They also have a stable of young, talented running backs which include Onterrio Smith and Michael Bennett.

During the past two seasons, the Vikings have gotten off to blazing starts going 6-0 and 5-1, respectively. However, both years they finished 3-7, missing the playoff's two years ago and just barely making it this past year. The drastic defensive upgrade should provide the seasonlong stability that they have lacked.

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Hawks volleyball keeping it real, "McCools Style''

by Alexa Karas In the last few weeks, the Hawks have defeated every opponent and are prepared to take their winning streak all the way to state. In fact, many of the starters are extremely confident they can go the distance. When asked how far the team will go, Dan Fabry replied, "Definitely state." There is no doubt in their minds they have the willpower to go all the way.

In the recent Libertyville Tournament, the Hawks won second place, going 4-1, losing the championship game to Libertyville. Almost all the starters agree that Libertyville has been the toughest opponent so far. "Libertyville has been by far the best," said Kris Staks. Agreeing with the team, James Pikul also added, "The toughest opponent is really ourselves. When we get down on ourselves, we lose points, but when we are playing like we should, nothing can stop us."

The Hawks are currently 4-0 in the Central Suburban League, but still have to face some difficult opponents. "Our team is just as good, if not better than last year," said Teddy Adamczyk. "We've had a couple down points, but as the season progresses, we keep rolling through teams." Pikul adds "We have the potential to go very far."

The Hawks went up against two difficult teams: New Trier and GBS. There was a lot of anticipation for the New Trier game because the Hawks wanted revenge after last year's loss in sectionals. "Our match against New Trier was a dogfight to say the least," said Coach Granell. The first game was dominated with strong serving by Fabry and Adamczyk. After winning the first game, the second was a different story. The Hawks trailed for most of the game because the New Trier offense managed to get around blocks made by South's

defense. The third game was even worse and the Hawks trailed 20-16 when Coach Granell called for a time out. "I told the guys that they

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was coming back and beating New Trier," commented Kamil Kuzmicki.

The Hawks also defeated GBS in two games and won fifth place in the Downers Grove North Invitational.

When the players get down during a difficult game like the one against New Trier, or just need someone to cheer them up, they can always count on one thing: Mike Drazba, as Cullen McChristian would say, "Mike 'Beef McCools' Drazba."

"The spirit of the team would have to be last year's MVP, Mike Drazba,'^||^ Fabry. Every m e ^ H r agrees that Drazba and Mike "Crip" Thomas are Luuncs the heart and soul of the team. Why is this? Adamczyk sums it up pretty well: "Because he's Drazba."

The rest of the Hawks are just enjoying their season. "We always have fun and try not to take it too seriously," said Fabry.

The boys will usually warm up for games by throwing a Frisbee, dancing on the bus, listening to music, or messing up Adamcyzk's hair.

"We can't really release the info on what we do together as a team; it's top secret," said McChristian.

The Volleyball team celebrates after a point. had competed in all of our close matches, but had not won any of them.

"In volleyball, it is almost impossible to make up a 4 point deficit against a good team once they have hit 20" said Coach Granell during t h e intense t i m e out.

After a key block by Pikul, t h e Hawks were back in it and managed photo courtesy ot Hawk VoUe\-hiill ttiir , i^rto tie the We re offi Volleyball team photo g^^^j g,g^^| game up we're working together as a team," said at 22-22. Fabry served two aces and Matt Kuzmicki.

Kelly finished it up with a kill from an overOn May 19 the Hawks will take on Niles passed ball by New Trier. The Hawks won West at home and South will host an all-day the third game to end the match 25-22. "One tournament on May 21. of the things I will always remember as a senior