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j^iismi^mimim^iim FEATURES Historv fair takes place in the LRC

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ENTERTAINMENT Ron's "Capott" Review

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COMMENTARY ADHD: a Student's perspecth'^e

SPORTS This Year's NBA

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NEWS MARCH

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Marlin Swim Club shows "A Note-able Difference"

by Melissa Hansen

choreographing very different numbers and perfecting them. New skills had to be learned.

But at the heart of each number is still a dedicated group of girls who love synchronized swimmina.

number with the aid of the sponsor, Mrs. Cathy Goodwin. All of this work takes place twice a After practicing and week at six at night for several hours. After a rehearsing since the week of technical rehearsals, the Marlin Swim beginning of the school Club is ready to put on its show. year, the Additionally, one duet.

Marlin "In a Blue Mood," featuring Greve and Melissa Hansen, Synchronized Swim Club is from last year's show, putting on its 42"*^ swim show, " Watercolors," will be going to "A Note-able Difference." the International Academy of "We wanted a theme that Aquatic Arts competition later didn't limit what kinds of this month. This competition numbers we could do," stated ranks each number through Marlin President Colleen a lettering system: two years McCurry. "The theme is ago, the Marlins received basically music genres. Every the third-highest distinction. type or style of music you AA. for their performance of can possibly imagine is in the "What a Life!" show."

"The music is the real "A Note-able Difference" highlight of the show," states will be performed in the Maine Marlin Showchair Larisa Greve.

South pool on Saturday, March The Marlin Synchronized Swim Club is excited about their The music features everything 18, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, 2006 swim show, "A Note-able Difference," which will be from The Beatles, movies, March 19, held in the Maine South pool on March 18 and 19. musicals, disco, country, and for a 2 Without so many passionate members, p.m. matinee. Tickets more. Perhaps Marlin might have sunk years ago. Since the are five dollars and the only genre synchronized swimming heyday in the 1980s, can be missing is rap.

Marlin membership had dwindled, hitting an from any Marl Because all-time low in the 2002-2003 school year with member, from of the varied eight members.

Dr. Cachur, Mr. Claypool's bookstore, nature of the predecessor, was reluctant to keep Marlin up the door. music, one of the and running, but the club proved that they difficulties of were still an important Maine South tradition the pre-show by increasing membership. process was However, the group again faced cancellation the next year. "We had to do something," states Greve. And they did. They rallied alumni to write letters to the superintendent. They met with Mr. Claypool. They talked to local newspapers. They attended board meetings.

In the end. their perseverance paid off: Marlin was officially made into a district-wide club during the 2004-2005 school year.

This passion and dedication is what makes the swim show an annual treat for the community (as well as hundreds of Girl Scouts With hat who get a special screening of the show). cane. Gre Synchronized swimming, like most skills, is is in style fi often much harder in practice than it seems.

"Ragtime The new members face a strong learning curve Beat." during the first few months of the school year, which prepares them for the show. After the basics are learned, the company divides up the McCurry and Kathryn Bratko express their los couriesy of Mrs. Goodwin. show into numbers featuring duets, quartets, inner Captain Hook as they swim to music alumni, and the entire ensemble. The smaller from "Pirates of the Carribean." groups then pick music and choreograph their

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Questioning tlie SAT/ACT

by Annette Dean Massa, the Vice President for Enrollment.

As if Maine South Student Life and College Relations at juniors didn't face Dickinson College. enough pressure with One of the main reasons that the National grades (don't forget that Center for Fair and Open Testing and some junior year is the most colleges and universities feel that the ACT and iniportantj. chores, jobs, and extra-curricular SAT are unfair is because they believe there is activities, they also have standardized tests an advantage to wealthy students who take the to add to their ever-stressful plate. Junior tests. Wealths students have the opportunitv year is filled with to take preparation those late nights classes for both' when students are tests, which studying for the allows them to, ACT (or SAT, if score substantially • they so desire), but higher. they still know that "The coaching^ they can't forget industry, which, about the math supports the • test tomorrow. It's SAT and other" times like those admissions tests,, when students casts a shadow. over the tests by' just wish the\ its very existence. ] could forget about Coaching provides. standardized tests pupils who can" and math tests. buy tutoring with a" and turn on the TV. distinct advantage, However, it seems over the other. that the only way students," said' to get into one's dream college is Irvin Reid, the | photo b\ Rill!, to pull a coffeePresident of Wayne, Can a student i income affect his or her standriven all-nighter, State University. dardized test score? so that one can get On their website,' a high score on the the National Center ] ACT and still maintain an A in math. for Fair and Open Testing shows that the, Many people feel that standardized tests average ACT for students whose household' like the ACT, SAT, and SAT subject tests put income is over 100,000 dollars a year is 23.3,' an unfair burden on students, and that one test while the average ACT for students whose, shouldn't have such a strong influence on a household income is less than 18,000 dollarss' student's future. The National Center for Fair a year is 17.8. Maine South offers its own test' and Open Testing is one of the organizations preparation course, and students here score' working to end colleges' reliance on significantly higher than the national average. standardized test scores. Their website However, the majority of colleges still feel • lists over 730 colleges and universities who that the SAT and ACT are the only way that' "deemphasize the use of standardized tests by they can compare all of their applicants on an, making admissions decisions about substantial even scale. One study that compared college. numbers of applicants who recently gradated admission decisions that just used a student's" from U.S. high schools without using the SAT high school record, with one that included a" I or ACT." student's high school record and SAT scores., One of the schools that dropped the found that more than 90 percent of admission standardized testing requirements. Dickinson decisions remained unchanged.

College, has noticed a change since they Despite the criticism of the ACT and SAT. \ dropped the requirement. "The proportion of most juniors have come to the realization that, entering freshman who graduated in the top the only way to get into the college of their' 10 percent of their high school class has risen dreams is to keep stuyding for the standardized \ to 50 percent from 25 percent," said Robert tests that can determine their future. .

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by James Manias D 'oh-n 't surprise me: Last year, I reported on a survey of American High School students and their knowledge of the First Amendment and criticized the Knight Foundation for criticizing us. A recent study by the McCormick Tribune Freedom Museum showed that less than one percent of the adults surveyed could name all five rights guaranteed by the First Amendment, but about 20 percent of the respondents could name all five members of the Simpson family.

Some people should plead the fifth.

Hot career of 2006: Latvia's Welfare Ministry ran a fake "Help Wanted" ad looking for a "good-looking blonde woman" to work as an accountant, and got several angry letters for sexism (no one actually applied). They ran another ad looking for "handsome men able to charm women" and got 15 applications from men, some young, some old, some college-educated, including pictures and resumes.

Irrelevant, I know, but I got the job.

Crikey.

Grandma!: An Australian grandmother was awarded the Star of Courage—the highest civilian bravery award—after jumping on top of a 14-foot crocodile to save her friend, who was being dragged from their tent. It bit her arm, but her son shot and killed it.

The only way to make this story better would be to have had the grandma pull out a hunting knife and say, "That ain't a knife; this is a knife," a la "Crocodile Dundee."

Soybeans have never moved so fast: Five students from West Philadelphia High School made a car that runs on soybean bio-diesel fuel as an after-school project.

The automobile goes from 0 to 60 in four seconds and can get more than 50 to the gallon. On top of all that, it looks like something a ninja would drive.

1 wish I could make a Dr. Pepper engine for my bike. 1, personally, get 70 miles to the 2-liter.

4 3.14 on 3/14: Pi Day, party time MARCH

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by Dan Bergren

and other events relating to pi By far the most popular Are you looking for a reason to celebrate? event is the recitation of pi to If that's the case, then you should know that as many decimal places as posanother minor holiday is quickly approachsible. Students even add their ing. Its Pi Day. own twists, such as reciting pi Pi Day is usually celebrated in math both backwards and forwards i i i classrooms across the world, where students or while juggling.

V\ learn about this oneMaine South is an active / of-a-kind number and participant in Pi Day festiviits never-ending and ties. Ms. Ball, a math teacher at never-repeating propour school, celebrates with her ptizje (oiirlew ujuniuiwiz.ttttii erties. classes. Some students bring in Move one match in this puzzle to make the statement true.

Bakers Square goodies on the But is it really posday. Whether or not they recognize the actual sible to spend an entire worth celebrating." significance of the number is another story. day celebrating a numThe most important thing to remember ber? On high school "Pi Day provides us with a reason to celwhen thinking of pi-related activities is to be and college campuses ebrate mathematics," remarked Mrs. Grimm, creative. Online, you can find a plethora of across America, stuanother teacher in the Maine South math desongs, recipes, and traditions involving pi. Be dents are participating partment. "Pi is regarded as a beautiful and sure to remind your math teacher that pi day in scavenger hunts, pie distinctive number. It has many common uses is fast-approaching; you don't want to miss iin,i..,-i„i>min,-r^r,;i catlng compctitions. and an interesting history. Its uniqueness is out on the action (or the pie.)

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MUMBI_E JUMBL-E answers: RANSACK, COMPILE, A'iOMiC. SINGED, FRIGID. ESPRESSO Attention Sudoku solvers: This week, we thought we'd try something different. This is called "Kakuro." To play, put numbers in a row or column that all add up to the number given in the black box for the row/column. (See example to the right.)

The diagonal lines tell you whether the number pertains to the row or column. Rows/columns end when they run into another black box.

TODAY'S KAKURO:

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

Editors-in-Chief News Editors

There are multiple solutions for last issue's sudoku. This solution required 9 guesses: 2 6 3 5 4 9 8 7 1

1 7 9 8 6 2 3 4 5

8 4 5 7 3 1 2 6 9

6 8 1 4 9 5 7 3 2

7 fi 9 3 4 2 2 6 8 1 3 7 5 4 19 6 8

9 2 8 1 7 4 6 5 3

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Features Editors Entertainment Eiditors Commentan, Editors Sports Editors Production Editors Photographer Staff Artists Advisors

James Mantas (Jreg Mitchell Annette Dean Melissa Hansen Atra Asdou Bettina Chang Martin Diamond Ronald Feiereisel Kelsey Keith Anna Wolonciej Alexa Karas Frank Lukes Maxwell Hester Joshua Sissman Katie Katz Hannah Artwick Gina Tingas Mr. Ellefson Mr. Stathakis

5 The expense of healthy eating FEATURES

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by Meghan O Keefe Every day in Maine South s cafeteria, hundreds of kids buy their lunch. There are many choices, such as burgers, Bosco sticks, pasta, cereal, pop, chicken, milk, chips, pretzels, and slushies: something for every taste. The frustrating part, though, is the quality of the food. We have almost every form of junk food available at our fingertips daily. Sure, there are a few healthy alternatives to the greasy, highcalorie, high-fat meals, but they have become less and less appealing. Not only are they less tasty, but the meals that are half-decent seem to be the ones with the heftier price tag.

Where is the motivation for wholesome eating? What happened to the lessons of h e a l t h class? Paula Bar wa c z, a Sodhexo manager, was able to provide some insight into this topic.

the salad to the burgers is made by them. Bosco sticks or a slice of pizza (or two or Shipments are received from them twice a three). A salad or sub. conveniently made to week, keeping a steady supply of food at our order with fresh ingredients daily, will cost you fingertips. three or more dollars. Compare that to a whole A lot of what s ordered is meal of a small based off of what sells, but she pop for about a said that isn t the only factor dollar, fries for as to what we find in the lunch a little under a lines. They do think about dollar, and chips what is healthy when they for about 85 choose foods. For instance, cents, and you choices include a salad bar find yourself with made-to-order meals, a wondering Subway-style assembly to fit why you even anyone s sub sandwich desire, looked at that and a mock salad. Barwacz McDonald s credited this to Fruit N the fact that the Yogurt healthy, fresh photo courtesy of whalsconkinf;ameiica.tiet parfait. ingredients Greasy, unhealthy foods like hamburgers Instead cost so much seem abundant and cheap in our cafoteria. of pop more than the

(something available in all four of the lines in a variety of bottles, sizes, and flavors), there is skim, 2 percent, and chocolate milk, and water bottles. Fresh fruit is available on occasion, and a vegetable is always available with the O ri e Sa 1Q photo counesy of kraftfoods.com hot lunch offered daily. that the food Healthier choices are available at school; try There is a problem to this served in our for instance, the fruit and yogurt parfait. cafeteria is brought in by a private company, new approach, though: it turns out the food Sodexho, which the school hires. As the largest that s actually good for you is going to end up food service provider in North America, it costing you more. That could be a reason why is a billion dollar industry. Everything from fewer kids pick a salad over the best-selling

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potatoes in fries or the bulk-produced foods reheated for us.

They are definitely trying to improve, though, and help kids make the right choice, no matter what. If you can t grab breakfast on the way out the door, that s no problem. Stop by anytime after 7 a.m. to Line 1 for cereal, juice, muffins, and plenty of breakfast foods.

Don t have a lunch? At least one line is open all day so you can catch a bite anytime on the way to class.

Cafeteria food is notorious for its cheap quality, but it seems that healthier foods are leading lunch time in a new direction.

by Hannah Artwick

VINCENT! WHAT, PRAY TELL,/ YOU sss, oun sELOveo \ CREATOR FELT THE BUDGET HAS HAPPENED WAS TOO LOW (WHAT TO US!?

BUDGET!?), THUS THE CURRENT SITUATION. BASICALLY, OUR DETAIL WAS MINIMIZED AT THE EXPENSE OF OUR PRINT QUALITY.

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THIS IS NOT ME BEING LAZY! THIS IS ME FAILING TO EXERCISE AN ACT OF RESTRAINT ON MY FRUSTRATION!

6 Chicago: city's "fair" history FEATURES

MARCH

by Greg Mitchell Each year, Maine South hosts its own section of the Chicago Metro History Fair competition. This years' edition took place on February 17, and was held for the entire day in the LRC. 50 projects, representing the work of 103 students from Mr. Trenkle's, Mrs. Durkin's, and Mr. Biondo's classes, were on display. Participants needed to first be selected by their individual teachers before entering the competition. The fair was open for viewing to classes, administrators, and teachers, and over

20 classes visited the fair.

Projects could either be a research paper, museum exhibit, or a documentary video that explored various events, people, and places that have shaped Chicago's history. Topics this year included Wrigley Field, Upton Sinclair, the Pullman Strike, and Hull House.

Ten projects were selected to advance to a regional competition that will be held at Niles North. The students who created these projects were Kari Volden, Kaitlyn Doherty, Teresa Loera, Amanda White, Parisa Samsami, Erin Doherty. Alex Shotsberger,

Anne McDonald, Charlotte Erickson, Natalie Thompson, Andrew Lieber, Bobby Tazioli, Hannah Chin, Kiley Getz, Mike Barone, Katie Freemon, and Jenna McGrath.

In addition to these, three of these projects were selected to advance to the city-wide finals on April 19 at the Harold Washington Library.

These projects included Amanda White's "Hull House and its Impact on the Health and Education of Immigrants and Children," Teresa Loera's "Chicago's Union Stockyards." Natalie Thompson's "The Man of Glass and Steel: Mies Van Der Rohe."

Chicago Metro History Fair: a photo essay

The Lincoln Park Zoo. established in 1868, is one of the oldest zoological gardens in the nation.

Wrigley Field has been a kuiuittark ui Chicago since 1914.

History fair projects by Maine South students were displayed in the LRC on February J 7.

Maine South social science teachers brood over this year's entries.

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all photos by Katie Katz

A poster that shows how Chicago's sweetness came about.

Chicago's lakefront is famous for its magnificent arquitecture.

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Fantastic acting dominates "Capote" Smith, played by Clifton Collins Jr Capote uses the killers to get information about them and to create more dynamic characters in his no\ el.

But once he gets attached to Smith, and once After 1 saw "Capote," Smith gets attached to Capote, they become 1 headed across the way uneas> friends. Capote's portrait of Smith in at Old Orchard to Barnes his novel isn't flattering, and he tries to hide that & Noble and picked up a copy of Truman from the killer because he doesn't want him to Capote's "in Cold Blood.'" When 1 got home. clam up and stop telling him things about his I cracked it open, and within moments I was life and the murders. In one scene, he brags to pulled into the liny town of Holcomb. Kansas. one of the Holcomb detectives, played by Chris In the novel. Capote paints an incredible poru-ait Cooper, about how he found the perfect title for of small town life and the murders that put the his no\ el. hut he insists to Perry that the book is town on the map. still unnamed. It creates an interesting dynamic There's a point wrapped up in all of ihis. between the two well-developed characters.

"Capote" the film isn't Themovieitselfis just a retelling of the actually on the short novel with a different side. 98 minutes, but name. The film instead the film itself has focuses on Capote's .so much emotional ordeal of writing the depth to it, \ou feel book. It ma> seem like a as though it goes on gamble to make a movie for a much longer about the writing of a time. When the end novel, but in "Capote." finall\ comes, it it works, due in no small leaves you thinking part to a phenomenal about Capote, and performance by Philip in my case, curious Seymour Hoffman, who about the novel he plays the title role. spawned from all of his tribulations in '"Capote" opens with Holcomb. a very cold and dreary wide shot of a large All told. "Capoic" pHMo iotirieiy of ouutnw.ctitn Kansas farmhouse, with Truman Capote mulls over his writing. '^ an interesting look a lone black car parked into the mind of an in front of it. and a teenage girl standing on author and his writing process, as well as an the doorstep. The camera work in the film is exploration of the bizzare emotional bond fantastic; the landscapes are always sparse but Capote developed with Perry Smith during the interesting, and there's always something to trail and the killers" time on death row. It's draw the viewer's eye and keep the interest also a showcase for magnificent performances. level up.

Hoffman's dominates the screen, but the other The opening scene of the movie is really small roles are well-acted too. Catherine sort of a prologue, because the movie doesn't Keener. Clifton Collins Jr, and Chris Cooper real IJ take off until we meet Truman Capote are all excellent, and deserve to be as wideK entertaining guests at a smoke-filled soiree. recognized for their roles as Philip Seymour Capote ieams of the murders in Holcomb and Hoffman is for playing Capote. TheonK thing decides to go down to Kansas with longtime I have to say about "Capote" is that I'm sorry friend, and aulhv)rof "To Kill A McKkingbird," that I didn't get out and see it sooner.

Nel ie Harper l.ÂŁe. to do research for an article of B\ now. it may be hard to find "Capote" The New Yorker. Catherine Keener, w ho docs plajing in any large theatres. At Old a good job stretching her dramatic muscles, Orchard, it was only playing once a day in pla) s Harper Ixe. the early afternoon. The film, however is "Capote" deals not only with the writing of sceduled for release on DVD on March 21. 1 "In Cold Blood," but w'lXh Capote's complex definaiely recommend "Capote" for a rental relationship with one of the murderers. Perry or purchase.

Irv Ron Feiereisel

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Dine \ on the Blue Lfi^e

by Ale.xa Karas A fun. thriving place with an exciting nightlife is located at the Damen stop. This restaurant offers some of the most unusual and delicious varieties of pizza. The> may not serve b\ the piece, but the inevpensive prices of an entire pie are affordable for anybody.

LxKated at 1927 W. Nt)rth Avenue. Piece is a restaurant that promises a filling evening any night of the week. The atmosphere is busy, but also relaxing because the w ail staff is reliable and efficient. The setting is dark, with strings of lights zig-zagging the ceiling.

There arc also man) windows that let natural light shine in during the day. A large bar is located on one side of the restaurant with huge, hanging TVs. How ever, this restaurant is neither a sportsbar nor a tavern because the sealing is stationed away from that area Cafeteria-Style tables that are elevated to a counter height outline the restaurant. You may be sitting with another group of people, but the acoustics in the large room keep your conversations pri\ ate. There are free refills on beverages and a young waitstaff that makes it more comfortable to ask questions about their peculiar pizza toppings.

The pizzas range from 10-17 dollars in price. Before choosing ingredients, you must choose a base for the type of dough and sauce you want. The three choices are "plain" with tomato sauce, garlic, and Parmesan cheese; "red" with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese: and "white" with olive oil, garlic, and mozzarella cheese. After that, one can choose from many unusual ingredients. A tasty combination is the while pizza with chicken and mashed potatoes.

The chicken goes well with the olive oil and gariic base, and the potatoes arc mild.

To get to this resiaurani, take the Blue Line on the CTA Ui the Damen stop. Take a left out of the station. Cross Damen on your right and cross over Milwaukee as well. Make sujÂŤ to take a right dow n North and remain on the right hand side of the street. Continue for approximately one bl(x:k until you reach Piece. Fridays and Saturdays can become verv busy at night, so plan on arriving earlier to ensure a table. Piece's hours arc 11:30 am11 pm Monday-Thursday. 11:30pm-12:30 am Friday-.Saturday.and 11 am-11 pmon Sunday.

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Home Cooking Dissecting "Grey's Anatomy" DVD at Mac's

by Anna Wolonciej With so many shows coming out on DVD today, ranging from "Full House" to "American Idol," there is one that is exceptionally worth watching. That is "Grey's Anatomy," the show that unexpectedly started in the middle of last season. Wliat may have started as a follow-up to "Desperate Housewives" quickly became much more popular and intriguing than its predecessor.

Some may think that it is just another version of "ER" or other hospital shows, but it truly is so much more than that. The drama reveals itself in the first minute of the first episode where Meredith Grey, the new intern surgeon, discovers she had slept with her new boss, only of course she wasn't aware that he was her boss at the time.

The show follows five interns, who couldn't be more different in their backgrounds, situations, and values, yet they are tightly bound by their passion for surgery. Or you would think that they would "bond" more since they spend 48-hour shifts with one another day after daj'. However, their time together is limited to merciless competition for the best surgeries and constant insults.

Mereditli Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, has a lot on her plate besides the horror of finding out that the man she met in the bar is one of the most renowned brain surgeons in the countrv', also known as Dr. Derek Shepherd.

Her mother was Ellis Grey, one of the first successful female surgeons, who has suddenly disappeared from everyone's radar because she is bartlin'.r Alzheimer"?, Not onh' does

everyone expect Meredith to fill her mother's shoes, she also has to keep her mother's ilhiess discrete on her mother's behalf Cristina Yang, played by Sandra Oh, is the feisty intern who graduated first from her class at Stanford and will not let anyone take her place at the top. Her blunt attitude is the epitome of "the truth hurts."

Izzie Stevens, played by Katherine Heigl. is the girl from a trailer park who had to pose in lingerie throughout medical school to pay for college.

Alex Karev, played by Justin Chambers, is basically the jerk of the group. He starts his internship by insulting Meredith, and therefore outright ruins the groups' perception of him.

George O'Malley, played by T.R. Knight, is the really nice, awkward guy in the group.

Since day one. he has been in love with Meredith, but her interests lie elsewhere.

As the season develops, the situations become more intense and critical. Oh, and the medical stuff is good. too. After seven hours, you will definitely want more Grey's Anatomy, especially because of the cliff hanger ending that disrupts everything the season has been building up to. And because Patrick Dempsey plays Dr. Shepherd (or Dr. McDreamy, as the interns they like to call him).

The extra features on the DVD show some behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries, an alternative main title, and a French trailer. This provides a good look at what goes on during the filming of one of the shows that swept America.

The show is worth watching because it really works. The acting, in addition to the plot and the music, make it distinct from all the other shows out there.

Ron & Marty's DVD Picks for March •'King Kong" (T«o-I)isc Collector's Edition i "Kini; Kon,::." I'dcT Jatk*-on"s visuall> stunning epic itt' 2{K15, will Iv asaihihio on DVD on March 28. Though. \c,\i can dcfiniich tell Peter Jacii-son's directing stsk- from "Ihe l.onj ni the Rings" trilog\. 1 he ^l(!r> iisclf is biifcreucct. but iulfilling. J here are some big-name actors iinolved in •"Kong." including Jack Black, .A.dricn Brtxls. and a surjirjsingiy gtKiJ fierformrirancc from Naomi Watts. All m aJl, tlus i^a niust-ha\e DVD.

"Good Night, and Good Luck" (Widescreen Edition) In "Good Ntghl. and fKx^d -uck."" George Cloonc) shows the world that he's a highly capable director as will as actor. The film ccnlerh arttund juurnaiist Fdward R. Murrow and his idealistic battle with S,.

-eph McCiuthy as well a.s CBS biij --!^^ i >avid Strathaim plays Murrow with utter seriousness and dedication, and the rest of ihc east is excellent. The DVD comes out March 14 and Is well syorlh the moiwy.

by Vince Ziols The feel of heat from the grill, the sound of sizzling meat, and the smell of pancakes makes your taste buds water. If you want this, but don't feel like cooking, go to one of Park Ridge's oldest restaurants: Mac's Since its opening in 1952. Mac's has become, Park Ridge's Iriendliest and fastest breakfast restaurant. If you have taste for a breakfast Mac's can make one that will please your appetite.

"You meet all types of people in here, and learn new things every day," says Nick Dracopoulos the current owner of Mac's" 1 really love this job."

Owned by Nick and his brother. Perry, Mac's has a friendly atmosphere. The employees at Mac's make you feel like a regular.

Everything is prepared fresh and served hot. If you go there to eat pancakes you w o n ' t be disappointed. Even though buttery, these warm plate size pancakes will make you eat it like a starving cave man.

If you don't like pancakes, have watHes. New to Mac's, these waffles are made crispy and golden brown. Add syrup, and your plate will be empty before you know it.

Even if you don't like waffles there are still dozen of choices for breakfast. The golden and luscious French toast, the omelets with cheese, and bacon are made perfectly to fit the order Mac's has breakfast sandwiches so great, not even McDonalds' can compete with them.

It's dinner and a show, as you watch the cook prepare your meal right in front of you. All food is cooked right there in plain view. By watching him make your meal, you can see that he makes it right.

"You meet a lot ofnice people, it makes thejob very enjoyable." says Sandra, a waitress at Mac's.

When opened in 1952 at a bowling alley on Canrield. and has since moved to the corner of Higgins and Cumberland.

Mac's has been a part of this community for many years. Walking into the diner, you see historical photographs of old Park Ridge.

The size of the restaurant can't compete with the barrages of people walking through the door everv few minutes, but what they lose with space they make up with time.

On average, five people leave with content smiles and full stomachs every 21 minutes: then five people with enter with hungry eyes and empty stomachs.

Open every day at 5:30, M a c ' s is always ready to serve the public.

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Park Ridge citizens take safety to extreme two with these thieves and let them know that water does not grow on trees. Thank goodness Like any other citizen, I wear my Wal- it wasn't my water that was stolen because I green's Park Ridge tee with pride. However, don't believe I would have had the sense to norecent events in the area have caused my tify the police. I would have run right out there and beaten them, not realizing how extremely blood to boil.

I am disgusted at the reports of crime that I dangerous the situation was. Who knows what read about in the Police Blotter in the respect- other weapons (besides the known bucket) able "Herald-Advocate." I am relieved to have this thief could have been carrying.

In addition to thievery, one will find arsonour police task force. They work to prevent the heinous crimes being committed in this ists running rabid throughout the neighborgrand city of ours. 1 moved to this area under hood. On one infamous da\. it was reported the impression that it was a safeguarded and that "a small fire scorched a section of grass unthreatening environment. Instead, my vir- at a park just before noon." I will have you gin eyes have been exposed to the scandalous know that "just before noon" is right around the time of my mid-afternoon stroll, while crimes in our very own hometown.

While pondering this horrific issue I began others are apparently busy setting our town reflecting on past reports in the blotter. To this ablaze. Police concluded that "fireworks may very day, a few specific offenses have stood have caused the fire," but it easily could have out in my mind. A resident once reported that been a crazed citizen rioting against Uptown "someone used a bucket to steal about a gal- Development.

So far, theft and arson have been discussed, lon of water from a water spout" at approximately 7:30 am. Do these criminals think they but let's not forget our little friend: property are invincible? 1 wish 1 could have a word or damage. I have yet to come across a more horby Katie Rozny and Mara Lazer

rifying crime than "The Pickle Jar Incident" of '05. Ajar of extra-crunchy dill pickles was found violently smashed on a driveway. Glass shards and pieces of pickle covered the earth that day. Imagine the juicy insanity.

Instead of being a "Debby Downer," I will put a positive spin on the end of this article.

Cifizens of America, or more specifically, residents of Park Ridge, hear my battle cry; If you learn nothing from this article, at least listen and leam the following three words: STOP MEANS STOP. Frankly, 1 was unsure if I was supposed to stop. Accelerate? Slow down?

One "STOP" command simply is not enough in these crazy times. Thankfully, I was able to get some clarification. The installation of these new signs proves Park Ridge is playing it's "A" game. Their honorable work has even reached the attention of the Chicago media.

City officials are working their fannies off trying to keep this neighborhood safe, but nonetheless, heinous crimes are obviously on the rise. This is a warning to all hooligans: it's time you shape up or ship out.

Speaking out against the silence

by Maureen Loughran

For the past two years. Maine South's Gay-Straight Alliance has participated in the Day of Silence and the Night of Noise. This daylong event is meant to be representative of the forced silence of gay, lesbian, and transgender youths.

Day of Silence and Night of Noise is sponsored GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network). They provide t-shirts and information, as well as register high schools and colleges who wish to participate.

You don't have to be gay or lesbian to participate; this is a day to show support for those who rarely get support in modem da\ society.

This is a day to show support for your fellow classmates who often feel different and excluded on the grounds of their sexual orientation.

Many people have shared stories of people trying to "trick" them into into talking, as if it's a game. Well, I have

news for those people: it isn't a game, or a contest—it's a protest.

In years past, GSA has been loosely organized for his event, using the t-shirts given to

it by GLSEN. This year, the GSA has designed its own t-shirts, in conjunction with Maine East and West. Thanks to a generous loan by parents of one of West's students, the three GSA's have been able to design their own t-shirts to be sold the week of April 10.

The GSA Day of Silence t-shirts will be sold along with baked goods, and information and stickers regarding the Day of Silence and literature.

The Night of Noise is a rall\ which begins at 7:00 p.m. on April 8 (The official Day of Silence; Maine Schools are different due to testing).

The rally culminates at Daley Plaza. Representatives from schools all over the Chicagoland area arrive silent and break the silence together.

This begins the huge outdoor party piwio lOurleiX of www.(la\optleme.oni and rally. There are guest speakers, and it's a really fun time to meet new.

This was last year's t-shirt logo for the Day of Silence. This interesting, and different people. year, Maine South students will create their own.

For more information, e-mail Ms. Siegel or Ms. Liakakos.

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COMMENTARY MARCH

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Hallway traffic beyond control

by Maureen Loughran

out here, fools.)

Maine South architects are partly at fault.

Every day. Maine South students are given With 3.000 plus students, and only one indoor five minutes to get to each class, even if one route to half of the school, there is bound to has to get to biology class from RE. This has be a traffic jam. During the warmer months, become an unattainable feat for those who those frustrated by the Suicide "T" may opt to choose to walk inside. So many of these un- walk outside, taking the much more efficient fortunate students, not courageous enough routes to the A-wing. But, living in the Midto brave the outdoor byways, hurry to get west as we do, these warm days are few and changed, run through the hallways and then far between outside of the summer months, (although this problem is slowly solving itself become stuck in the gridlock.

The "'Suicide V (a phrase coined by junior thanks to global warming).

Adding to this profound insanity is the Elizabeth Kossnar) is the dangerous meeting fact that where of hallways, the glass halllocated where way meets the the circle drive Ralph J. Frost hallway meets Administrathe administion Center, the trative office. ''allway narMany freshiws, causing man have been bottlenecks: disoriented thus the infaand tragically mous Suicide confused in "T." The Suithis very spot. cide "T" aptly This "T" is the named for the place where feelings it inhall traffic spires in stucoming from dents trapped the Library, in*tlie swirling A-wing, and mass of bodEnglish "'L" ies (although meet in a for this same treacherous reason it is at junction. Fretimes referred quently this to as Homicide area comes ' T ' ) , is a thorn to complete in the side of standstill, Maine South's leaving one student body. wondering how this is Getting to possible if all class is a nightThe famous Maine South "Suicide T": the are moving. mare. Speeding cause of much anxiety during passing periods. from class to The 'T' class on opdoesn't disposite sides of this poorly laid out school is criminate: no one is safe from its merciless a toilsome task.

Even if you make great time push and pull. (One is forced to become much leaving your class, and leave other students better acquainted with one's neighbor than pushed down and injured in your wake, you one had ever wished to.) Among the dastardly are ultimately doomed to spend a great portion culprits are poor planning by Maine South and the meaningless chatter of careless students. of your trip navigating this formidable converHow a few inconsiderate students can man- gence of hallways.

Let ye all be henceforth forewarned of the age to delay an entire hallway is preposterous. perils of Suicide "T." Arghhhhh.

(This is a terrible meeting spot: stop hanging

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ADHD: real disorder that affects real people Editors' Note: The following is a personal account from a Maine South student on the subject of ADHD and people's misconceptions of it.

Imagine what it would be like if you couldn't follow a lecture because a Beatles song wouldn't stop playing in your head. Or what it would be like during a math test if the sound of pencils scribbling away on paper distracted you so much it was almost impossible to complete the problems.

People with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) are unable to decide what they want to focus on and how long they want to focus. Everybody has difficulty concentrating sometimes; who can pay attention 100 percent of the time? But for those diagnosed with ADHD, who are faced with a lifetime of "ADD moments," it's easy to see how difficult things can be.

There are three main types of ADHD. Classic ADHD is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, restlessness, and disorganization. People with Inattentive ADHD are daydreamers who have trouble concentrating and are sluggish, unmotivated and bored.

Someone with Over-Focused ADHD has trou-

"People with ADHD are unable to decide what they want to focus on or how long they want to focus on it. "

ble shifting attention and is pessimistic, obsessive, worried, inflexible, and argumentative. In these three types of ADHD, hyperactivity can be shown through physical movement and/or thought patterns.

Manx people diagnosed with ADHD feel misunderstood. One stereotype is that physical hyperactivity is always a component .in ADHD. Not everyone with ADHD is constantl) in motion. For example, those with Inattentive ADHD are also known as "space cadets." Space cadets are not known for being

hyper; they have low energy and seem to have trouble listening attentively. Because people with Inattentive ADHD do not behave in the same way as a person v\ith Classic ADHD, their disorder is often not diagnosed, and they are seen as lazy or stupid. They are accused of not caring about school, friends, or family when they are physically unable to pay attention during conversations or classes.

Another stereotype of ADHD is that medication takes care of all the distressing symptoms. I was diagnosed with Inattenfive ADHD at the beginning of the yean Taking my medication every morning helps, but doing just that would not do me any good. Once a week, I see a psychologist where we talk about my diagnosis and how ADHD affects my world. My psychologist teaches me how to modify my behavior. For example, I bought all-new school supplies a few weeks ago so that I could be more organized. My psychologist also assigns me homework. During the week, I do focus exercises (literally focusing my attention from one object to another) every day. I don't just swallow my pill every morning and expect the problem to be fixed.

In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms must negatively impact two out of three of these areas: home, work/school, and social relationships. ADHD is not a common disorder. According to the National InsUtute of Health, only 3-5 percent of children are affected by ADHD. Another misconception is that the casual usage of the term "ADD" harms no one. When the words "gay" or "retarded" are used, everyone is aware of the people they might hurt.

Up until I was diagnosed, I also did not realize that the informal use of the term "ADHD" could also upset people. I'm not saying that no one can ever use the phrase. "I feel ADHD today." I just feel that the term "ADHD" is used too freely. It's used so often that most people don't recognize it as a disorder that people have: they just use it to describe how they're feeling at one point in time. It's a shorthand way of someone saying they're not focused.

No one ever uses the term "ADHD" to talk about something positive; it is always associated with the negati\e.

Although being diagnosed with ADHD can be ver) upsetting, there are also many positive aspects of the diagnosis. Many people feel liberated, especially those who have been labeled as lazy, stubborn, impossible, stupid, or

disruptive. Once a diagnosis has been made, patients can begin improving their lives and learning from previous mistakes.

I can't tell vou how man\ times I've heard

"The next time to want to describe your emotions as "ADD," think about what that really means and how saying that could affect the people around you. " the sentence, "I think I have ADD." spoken in the halls of Maine South. If you're really concerned that you might have ADHD, then go to an adult and talk to them about it. One of the reasons so many people think they have ADHD is because of all the misconceptions concerning this disorder. A commercial on CNN states. "Feeling distracted, disorganized?

Have trouble waiting your turn in line? Maybe you have ADHD and need to see a doctor."

These so-called symptoms of ADHD shown on CNN are actually just describing modem life. Almost everyone feels distracted or disorganized at some point. And has anyone ever met a person who loves waiting in long lines?

There are ADHD symptoms in all of us; it just depends on how much the ADD affects your life.

Many ADHD people are intelligent, creative, humorous, passionate, charismatic, intuitive, and enthusiastic. Celebrities such as Vince Vaughn, John Lennon. Keira Knightley, Elvis Presley. Steven Spielberg. Michael Jordan, and many others have used their ADHD qualities, such as high energy and creativity, to become successful.

A few weeks ago a classmate sitting near me noticed that I seem frazzled and fidgety. I felt this way because I had slept through my alarm and arrived late to school. M\ classmate, however. sav\ my fatigue as something else. He/she turned to me and declared. "You seem so ADD toda)!" With a phony grin on m\ face I replied. "That's how I feel everyday." The next time to want to describe your emotions as "ADD," think about what that real Iv means and how saying that could affect the people around you.

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SPORTS MARCH

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Who should be this year's NBA MVP? One of the philosophies on determining a league's most valuable player is to take the best player from the best team. The Detroit Pistons are the NBA's best team, with a record of 47-9. but it is impossible to name their best player. The Pistons embody the "there is no I in team" cliche, with each member having a defined role that they have accepted. Rip Hamilton is the primary scorer. Ben Wallace dominates the glass, and Tayshaun Prince plays scrappy, hustle defense. On a team such as this, it would seem unfeasible to pick out one player that is absolutely essential to the team's success, but I believe that Chauncey Billups deserves the MVP award.

Billups has been the leader of the team that has dominated the Eastern Conference for the past three years. 1 believe that he is the glue that holds Detroit together. Point guard is tjie most^portant position in the NBA, and on a team where each player ha-- a defined rule. ganicN must be managed well on a consistent basis. Ihi^ duty t'alK on tJie poini guard, the floor leader, vraicfi. in this ca^e. is Billups He isn't a pass-first player, but is still among the league leaders in assists with nearly nine per game. He can control a game offensively when necessary, using his strength to post-up smaller guards. At 18.7 points per game, Billups is the second-leading scorer on the team but has a penchant for hitting the big shot when it matters most. Though "clutch" play is an intangible statistic, Billups has hit a plethora of game-winning and game-tying shots this year.

Though 1 do agree that if you took Kobe Bryant off of the Lakers roster they would be an absolute mess, the Lakers aren't even the best team in Los Angeles anymore, and their season is slipping away. Meanwhile, Billups has led the Pistons to a comfortable 11 -game cushion for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. With his first all-star appearance already under his beh this year, Billups should gamer his first MVP also.

It w ould seem obvious to give the NBA MVP Award to a guy who in the same season has averaged 35.1 points per game, not to mention 81 points in a single game. Unfortunately for Kobe, a man has stolen the hearts of Hollywood, making headlines and hookshots. The Clipper's Elton Brand is the most v aluable player to his team. He has the numbers, 25.7 points per game and 10.3 rebounds per game, as well as the leadership qualities to be awarded for resurrecting perhaps the worst franchise of the past 15 years.

Brand has the Clippers out to a 32-23 record after 55 games. The>' are only six games back of the first-place Suns, and four games ahead of the cross-town rival Lakers. Their posifion among the Western Conference's elite is even more impressive considering their second scoring option, Corey MaggettÂŤ^M^)nly play^ 13 games this year due to a foot injury.

Withnut May yettf. the ne.xt-htghestsc(iTtnga\ erage put up b> a Clipper .jpot named Brand is 12th yeitr \eteran Sam Cassell, with 17.5 ppg. Brand iias the highest points per yame total among power forwards; there are eight plavers between Brand and the next highest total, 22^.6 ppg, by the Raptors Chris Bosh.

Chauncey Billups has way too good of a supporting cast to really compare his numbers to Brand's. The Pistons' starting five has started all 57 games this year, and Brand does point guard duties, spreading the ball around without even attempting any three pointers, and he keeps his team before himself. The Clippers are in a great position to make the playoffs. Plus, wouldn't it be typical for an ex-Chicago player to be an MVP elsewhere?

Brand averages a double-double on a nightly basis, carries his team's playoff hopes on his shoulders, and takes it all in stride. The Clippers are gathering a lot of attention on their way to their first trip to the playoffs in a decade, but they wouldn't be there without Brand.

Bring back the plaque

by Tommy Joyce The wrestlers without a doubt lived up to their theme for the year, "Strong team, strong finish." The wrestling team battled their way to 15-10 record this season, winning 15 dual meets this year Under the leadership of the skilled seniors and Coach Craig Fallico, the squad prospered. The team's hard work and practice all season long finally paid off. While there were many tough times throughout the season, the wrestlers stayed positive, kept on track, and finished strong.

The team wound up with nine sectional qualifiers, an excellent number for any squad.

The wrestlers fought hard throughout the entire

season in one of the toughest conferences in the state of Illinois. They also had four all Central Suburban League conference selections including senior Matt Rice (145 pounds), junior Steve Javvorski (130 pounds).juniorAlex Friel (152 pounds), and junior Mark Corsello (215 pounds). This was an exceptional achievement for the program and the four wrestlers. It bodes well for the future having three of the four allconference wrestlers returning for next year's campaign.

The Hawks also stormed in and had two regional champions in the 112 pound and 152 pound weight classes. Kevin Contorno (112 pounds) and Alex Friel (152 pounds) were both IHSA Regional champs in their respective weight classes, another outstanding honor The main goal of the year was to be

competitive and the team definitely accomplished this feat. Senior Matt Rice (145 pounds) andjunior Mark Corsello (215 pounds) both qualified for the state tournament, battling through ver\ tough competition along the road to the championships.

Next season, the theme for the year is "Back in black, bring back the plaque." The wrestlers hope to return the Central Suburban South conference championship troph> back into Maine South hands. The team has lots of young talent which will only grow stronger with experience, practice, and hard work. The future looks ver\ promising for Maine South's well respected wrestling program, and the team is positioned to continue to be successful over the next few years under the leadersip of Coach Fallico.

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Girls' track takesfirstplace at Wheefing

by Alexa Karas The girls' track team has started their season off strong, hoping to advance several of their athletes to the state meet in the spring. They have high expectations because except for last year, a Hawk has qualified to go to the state tournament for the past nine years. Winning high places in many events, the Hawks placed well in the Hawk Invite at Maine South.

High-scorers on the pole vault were senior Meg Steiner in third with eight feet, and senior Colleen Dickman, in s c,ixth with six feet.

In the long jump event, sophomore Lauren Alpert received second place with 13 feet, eight inches. Alpert also finished second in the 440 dash with a time of 1:06.4. Senior Antonia Rapatas placed first in the shot put with a distance of 35 feet, one inch.

The girls' collectively finished first in the Wheeling meet with high scorers in nearly every event. In the 400-meter dash, Alpert finished second with a time of 1:05.1. Junior

Another high finisher of the meet was Katie Seiwert placed fifth in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:40.7, and Colleen Gavin sophomore Caitlin Eskew in the long jump, received eighth with a time of 2:43.2. Senior with a distance of 15 feet, six inches. Dickman Claire Gilpin ran an impressive race in the 55- placed fourth in the triple jump with a total meter hurdles, always close to Nia Muhhamed distance of 28 feet, one and a half inches. from Lane After finishing Tech. Gilpin in first place in the finished firsi Wheeling meet, it is in the end difficult to believe with a time of that the Hawks 9.4 seconds. have significant S o m e competition in and other firstout of their own place finishes conference. Maine include West, however, has senior Emma always been tough Keenan in the competition. In the photo by Alexa Karas 1600 meter CSL conference, Katie Seiwert, Ellen Moran, and Emily Livacari run with a Evanston and New get ready to run during practice. time of 5:47.5 Trier are the girls' minutes. Also, senior Ellen Moran had a three- biggest rivals. The team is still waiting to get way tie for first in the 200-meter dash, with all of its players together once the basketball Licia Keyesfi^omDundee and Sarah Ross fi-om and gymnastics athletes are finished with their Jacobs. Rapatas also received first in the shot sports. put events, with a distance of 33 feet, one and "We are still trying to figure out how good a half inches. we are going to be," said Coach Downing.

Parity has made parody of once-proud league

by Greg Mitchell Now that the NFL season has been over for about a month, it can be looked at in perspective.

Once again, the Super Bowl was a very sloppy game and was devoid of a dominant team. Though the Steelen and Seahawks had many talented players, neither can be classified as a "team for the ages." Super Bowl XL? Hardly. Bring that down a few sizes, to perhaps Super Bowl M... for medium. In ten or fifteen years, the casual fan simply won't remember who won the inappropriately titled Super Bowl XL. When the most prestigious game on the grandest stage in American sports begins to slip into mediocrity, something is terribly wrong.

The salary cap in the NFL, and the parity among teams that it has created, has completely destroyed the prestige of a once proud league.

Marquee players are cut from teams on an annual basis in an effort to stay under the cap. Seeing Emmitt Smith, one of the greatest players in NFL history, limp through his final season as an Arizona Cardinal was tough to

swallow.

Players used to form their identity around their team. People remember Joe Namath as a great quarterback, but also as a Jet. The same goes for Dan Marino as a Dolphin, and Troy Aikman as a Cowboy. With so much player turnover in the league, it is hard for a city

"Dynasties are essential in athletics. They are what enthrall us, what captivate us." to embrace a player and call him their own.

Could you ever imagine the Bears having to cut someone like a Walter Payton during his final years, and then see him finish his illustrious career with a team like the Buccaneers?

Dynasties are essential in athletics. They are what enthrall us. what captivate us. They create emotion in fans, whether it be adoration or utter hate. With dynasties come drama and great storylines; they create the David versus Goliath stories we as fans love so much. The

dynasty is dead in the NFL. The chances that we will be able to witness teams like the Packers of the 'eOs, the Steelers of the '70s, the •49s of the '80s, or the Cowboys of the '90s, are razor thin. Great teams like these are not only like pieces of art, but they spark fan interest.

In the mid '90s, every football fan in America wanted to watch the Cowboys, because every football fan outside of Dallas hated the Cowboys. The 'Boys were the envy of the league, and a team like them gave the NFL character, because they created the classic good vs. evil battle in the minds of fans. Now how can you hate the Cowboys when they havt an aging Drew Bledsoe at quarterback, and pathetically fell apart last season and missed the playoffs? The only team that has neared dynasty qualification since the salary cap has been the Patriots of the lastfiveyears. However, even they had a year between their first and second championships when they didn't make the playoffs.

In sports, like in everything, we need our New York Yankees, our George Steinbrenners, and our evil empires. They gave us something to strive for. something to work at. Besides, it is only American isn't it?

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Leaving their legacy at Maine South He was seeded 13th but swam a great race, with a season-best of 4:53.01. He dropped sneaking into 11th with a personal-best of nearly ten and a half seconds and made the cut Everyone is out of the 2:16.46. Sarran, seeded fifth, dropped nearly for the State meet. water. The boys'swimming four seconds and had a personal-best of In the next relay, DiFranco led off with season has come to a 2:03.57. Although he medaled and took fifth a strong 22.50, followed by Pat Pieta with a close. The guys put personal-best time of 22.60. Libner ended the finishing touches with a strong finish with a season-best of on their season at the Sectional and State 22.32. Thefilialtime was 1:30.24, missing meets. At the Glenbrook South Sectional, the cut by .05 of a second. "We took third, the team did not do as well as they would but the guys were pretty down," said Deger. have liked, but still managed to qualify two "They broke the varsity school record, swimmers for the State meet at Evanston however, by .38 of a second, set in 1992 by High School.

Steinke, Mills, Kuever, and Flener."

Maine South ended the Sectional in fourth The guys got to GBS early and seemed place, behind Glenbrook South, Glenbrook ready to go. The first event, the 200 medley North, and Hersey. relay, offered great promise. The Maine The two state swimmers fared well at the South relay team was seeded third behind State meet the following week. DiFranco GBN and GBS. ended with 22.59 in the 50 freestyle and Chris DiFranco led off the relay with finished in 36th place. Sarran swam a 4:53.28 a personal-best in the 50 backstroke, as phfiii) h\ .lash Sissman in the 500 freestyle and finished in 41st did Pat Pieta in the second leg of the 50 Pat Pieta, Eric Libner, Marc Sarran, place.

This was a good experience for both breaststroke. Marc Sarran swam in the third and Mark Szpakpose with their medals. swimmers and an excellent way to cap off a leg and hit a personal-best time in the 50 fly, with Eric Libner finishing the relay strong with in the event, he missed the state cut by .88 strong season.

"They are a good team and I hope that a season-best time in the 50 freestyle. seconds.

The Hawks took third, with a time of In the 50 freestyle, two of Maine South's they will always remember that," stated 1:42.26, but were unfortunately .67 seconds fastest swimmers, DiFranco and Libner, were Deger. "They leave behind two records, many above the cut seeded fourth and memories, and a legacy on which to continue of 1:41.59. fifth, respectively. building." " T h e first Both guys swam relay often strong, with sets the pace DiFranco hitting a PW' M A I N K TowNSHii' HiuH S C H O O L S O U I M of the meet. personal-best and If you look a state-qualifying at the times, timeof22.19, .30 it s h o u l d seconds below have set a the cut. Libner positive run finished with a for the rest time of 23.25, but of the meet," missed the cut by commented .76.

Coach Deger.

In the 500 "But, 1 think f r e e s t y l e , the the near-miss fared ph^im hy Josh StsMnait H a w k s Team prepares before a meet. spooked the rather well. Mitch guys and they let it haunt them for the rest of Thorsen came through strongly. Seeded 14th.

Thorsen swam aggressively and landed tenth the meet."

In the 200 IM, the first swimmer. Rick with a time of 5:22.50. dropping a little over Macino, took on the challenge of dropping twenty seconds for the race. Seeded fourth and five secondsfi^omhis best swim in this event. with a cold. Sarran swam well and took third

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