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2 German foreign exchange NEWS

NOVEMBER

by Owen Demke The cold early morning air last Friday was filled with hugs, goodbyes, and aufnidersehem. 6:45 am on October27marked the end of a 12-day exchange at Maine South High School. In a word, the trip was awesome, and as the teachers would like to hear, it was informative too - but still really fun.

Although this trip is over, the exchange is far from done. Next summer, Maine South students will have the privilege of going to Germany for two weeks. Even after that, the permanent friendships that have been formed will, without a doubt, last for many years. The anticipation is building.

This particular exchange began long before the trip, when students were asked to pick which partners fit their personalities the best. Partners were then chosen and emails were sent. On both sides of the Atlantic, the students were anxiously awaiting the day of arrival. Finally, on October 15, the foreign exchange students walked through the gate at O'Hare. After some confusion, they found their families and went off to begin their stay in America.

On their second day here, the 31 exchange students shadowed their partners. The school days here are. as one German student put it.

"Way too long." In Germany, their school day starts at 8:30 and ends around one o'clock.

Also, their homework load is never more than a few hours long. Most of the Americans were a bit jealous when they learned about that. However, despite length and homework levels, they seemed to like Maine South more than their school, Mark-Grafen Gymnasium in Karlsruhe, Germany.

During the rest of the trip, the German kids went downtown while their partners were at school. They did such things as visit the Sears Tower, eat at the Signature Room, and go to Navy Pier. They loved Chicago. It was a bit busy and crowded, but the amount of things going on fascinated them. Even though they liked downtown the students said they'd rather spend the day with their exchange students. The partners had already established friendships that overshadowed the ftin they had in the city. Nights and weekdays consisted of everything from visits to pizzerias and other American restaurants, to just hanging out at people's houses.

The German kids experienced as much American culture as the Americans could show them in two weeks. The Americans showed them all of the fast food chains. Some kids went to Woodfield, where just the entrance to

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the mall was as big as malls in Germany.

On Saturday, some of them went to play soccer. It was Germans vs. Americans, and the Americans came out victorious. After that, they came to the football game to watch Maine South beat Evanston. Many of the Germans had never seen American football before and were astounded by the game.

On Sunday, all of the exchange students went to Six Flags with their partners. There is nothing like Six Flags in Germany. They have roller coasters, but nothing to the size and extent here in America. They were amazed, and well, they loved it. The Americans even took them to haunted houses (they don't really celebrate Halloween in Germany).

One interesting aspect of the exchange was the amount of English that the German students knew. Not to downplay how much German Maine South students know, but they could say words in English that the Americans had never even heard of And yes, they even knew the slang. As a final word, this exchange formed lasting friendships with kids an ocean away. Even though they live half a world a way, these kids are no different from most kids at Maine South. They act the same, think the same, and have fun in the same manner. These friendships formed will last for many years.

Letter to the Editor This letter is written in response to the commentary printed in the October 27 issue of Southwords regarding the GSA display case.

Dear Editor: "[To voice your beliefs]... you must respect your nation."

And claiming gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students are abominating the country with a symbol of their beliefs is American? America is based on diversity and freedom. If the author can publicly announce biased views in Southwords, then can't the GSA members publicly display their pride in our halls, with respect and tolerance for all students? The author is a proud "champion" of the Judeo-Christian values, and they're proud to accept, promote equality, and globalize tolerance through our hallways. The author

compared the GSA's attempt to create a safe environment in our school via flag to heinous terrorist acts against our country.

The author also states, "I see no difference between desecrating a preexisting flag and creating your own to warp or twist the cause of the original.'" Last time 1 checked, the flag signifies America. The author also states, "The flag symbolizes freedom, justice, democracy, and order."" What cause then is the flag twisting: freedom of speech, the right to live freely, or freedom of expression? "... the transformation of the American flag into a 'gay-rights" flag implies the reaction of one of two interpretations: either "All of America agrees with me." or, "All of America is gay.' I'm an American, but neither of these statements qualifies me. Therefore, not only is that flag objectionable on moral grounds, but it also conveys false messages." How

exactly are those statements intended to be taken? I'm in the GSA and 1 am well aware of the fact that not everyone agrees with us and our members. I'm also straight. Neither of the author's "interpretations'" applies to me either. Then let me make a proposition: maybe neither of those "interpretations" are correct; maybe there's more the flag implies.

What exactly is "that thing,"" as the author states, "in the display case in the A-wing?"

It's the pride to accept your sexual orientation and be American.

Before the author promotes his ignorance, he should try researching the other side. The GSA believes in equality and respect. Try those American values, champ.

Dorothy Maratto Sophomore

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V-Show takes center stage tfy Alexandra Wojciechowski Halloween is over, and it's now November. That means that the successful play, "Secret in the Wings." is done, and the V-Show tradition is in motion.

Since September, student directors and staff director Mr. Muszynski have kept busy, and student directors have met with each other often to discuss issues, including what acts will be in the show, what the theme is, what the Footlighters" dance is, and what rules are enforced throughout the show. These are the people who work

There are. however, a few other groups that are crucial in this school production. Back stage, there is the crew. They work hard for amazing sets for every play and now. the\ are working on the set for the V-Show. Their work always brings the plays to life, and they're going to make this show stunning. The lighting is specified to hit the stage to fit the mood of each individual act, so the audience can get the full effect of the performers.

Secondly, there is the stage band. Just as music brings movies together, the stage band brings the V-Show to life. The stage band is the group that plays forthe Footlighters. transitions.

(-show participants prepare for their performance. behind the scenes to make the show happen. and any other act that needs music. They have With a "Viva Las V-show" theme (and been practicing hard, and are highly anticipated.

Also, to have a true Variety Show, you need Footlighters dance to go with it), the students have come to the conclusion that the show will comedy. Here's where Trunk and Writing Staff have a diverse collection of seventeen acts. step in. Both groups come together after school The acts consist of dance routines, rock bands, and are responsible for the hilarious skits that soloists, an orchestra, and even a mace routine take place on the sides of the auditorium stage that the performing students have had prepared when acts are getting into place. The groups since September, when they auditioned. works together and invent all of the skits Although most of the acts are based on musical themselves. They edit the ideas, and put them talent, there will be a wide range of musical into context for the show. Without Trunk and genres playing. You can tell that the leaders the Writing Staff, the V-Show would definite!) of the show really did a great job keeping the be missing something. And let's face it: "variety" in the show, a task that is a lot harder Trunk is going to be the part of the show than it sounds when five out of six auditions that you'll be quoting. Their wit and sense are exceptional rock bands. The board has of humor keeps you pumped for the show. taken charge and made strict rules for auditions This year is going to be a great year for and punctuality to rehearsals to influence the V-Show, so be sure to get your tickets strong acts, as they do every year. There's no early. They sell out fast every year. The doubt that the show will be another success. show will be on November 16, 17, and 18

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A peek inside the Trunk

by Ashley Koda

explained.

Led by Alex lorio, Adam Jepsen, and Evan Farrell. Trunk comes up with all of the jokes Like the commercials during the Super presented during V-Show. The process is acBowl, Trunk offers hilarious entertainment for tually quite simple. In the beginning, they all those looking think of something for a little exthey think is funny. tra something.

They then write Although it'down a word or a not possible U phrase on a note card the comedy t pertaining to what it be as raunch} was and the cards are as the comcollected. Soon, the mercials, a b group splits up into of zest is added smaller groups, gets a when necessary couple of cards each and only when and they joke around allowed. They until they find somecan't fight the thing they can work system, but with. Once they crethey can try to pliolo b\ Kehe\ (iraitdi ate the final product, push it to the they run it by Mrs. While practicing for V-Show, trunk members never McCleneghan limit. to have a dull moment. make sure the skits "We try to keep things that are a little edgier," said Alex are funny. Trunk agreed that sometimes they'll think a joke is funny at the time, but later lorio.

Most of us don't take into consideration they'll realize that it wasn't all that funny in the fact that Trunk's humor must be suitable the first place. She views the skit and decides for all ages. A variety on whether of people attend Vit is witty Show, therefore the enough to put jokes have to apply to in the show. everyone and at least Although the one age group has to group is pracunderstand the hilartically fi-ee to ity of a skit. do whatever "It's hard to come they want, they up with things that also have to be everyone will get.'" politically corsaid Adam Jepsen. rect and Mrs. McCleneghan This year's Trunk, makes sure of like always, is a that. comical and talented group. Although Mrs. "There are McCleneghan is the little jokes we supervisor, she lets want to make the students create that everyone the skits on their ow n dt Maine South and then plays a role \\ ould get that in the formation of wouldn't be the final production.

'•""""" ^'•'~"""""" offensive, just "She keeps us The members of Trunk poke fun at themselves. politically inworking and focused. correct, but She helps us out and gives us advice, but al- altogether it doesn't matter that much because most all of it is up to us," Megan Meredith we still have jokes that are appropriate and

funny," said senior Kelly Barrett.

"We can't be racist, politically incorrect, or say "God,"' said Kevin Verre, another valuable member of Trunk.

About a week before tech rehearsal, they have "Drop Dead Day," when Trunk has to have everything put together. There are about seventeen acts in V-Show and approximately three skits in between each performance. According to Alexa Karas, it's a good idea to have more than necessary in case the supervisor doesn't approve of one (or even several) because of their content, or their lack of comedy.

"While we're taking away some of the funnier things, it makes us work harder on coming up with something more clever that's appropriate too," said Alex lorio.

The talent, enthusiasm, and humor that this group creates is enough to keep everyone entertained throughout the entire evening.

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5 With $4,000, the band plays on FEATURES

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winning bidders" sons or daughters—and After a long day at the any fi-iend they could thrilling football game, the coax on the stage marching band, color guard with them—dressed and Hawkettes, took the in funny costumes stage—or rather the gym and led the band in floor—for the 2006 Band-otheir favorite song, Rama concert. The annual such as "Gimme Some show helps raise money for Lovin"" and "The Time the Fine Arts program. The Warp." funds raised help pay foi Another event that lessons, uniforms, repairs helped raise money instruments, and refreshments was a silent auction. during long rehearsals. This There were many great year, Band-o-Rama raised items and luxuries up around 4.000 dollars to benefit for bid. including Bears the program. tickets, a lamp from The color guard and Tiffany & Co., and an Hawkettes performed the acoustic guitar. piiDlii hy Kelsey Granili routines they had entertained O v e r a l l , BandMr. Joel Matter directs as members of the band play the crowd with during halftime o-Rama was a big some of their favorite songs for their eager audience. performances throughout the success. With lots of football season. The Hawkettes also put To help raise money, parents and other money raised and a well-pleased audience, the together a new dance to the Aerosmith hit, audience members bid in three separate goals of the night were definitely achieved.

"Dream On." The band played many of the auctions to have their son or daughter conduct It was a spectacle unlike any other that songs heard in the stands at football games, the band, known as "Lead the Band." This generated benefits that will prove to be very including classics such as "Proud Mary" and event generated roughly 3.000 dollars, with the resourceful.

"Devil With a Blue Dress." high bid of the night being 1,100 dollars. The

by Jacqueline O'Reilly

Bowling for a cure

by Katherine Gaudyn On Sunday, October 29, members of National Honor Society met at Sims Bowl in Des Plaines. The NHS members participated in the two-hour Bowl-a-Thon to raise money for the fight against cystic fibrosis.

"It was a lot of fun," said NHS secretary and Maine South senior Elizabeth Kossnar. "It was cool bowling in costumes. The prizes were a lot of fiin, too. Plus, we were able to help a lot of people."

Not only did the students have a great time bowling in their Halloween costumes, but they also raised money NHS secretary Elizabeth Kossnar, left, and vice presifor a very worthy cause. dent Ewelina Lewandowska, right, collect donations.

Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects a person's growth, breathing, digestion, and fertility.

The disease causes mucus to build up and clog certain organs in the body.

The organs most severely affected are the lungs and the pancreas. According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, approximately 30,000 Americans have cystic fibrosis, and another ten million more have the mutated gene that causes the disease.

Unfortunately, there is no cure currently for cystic fibrosis, though there have been advancements in treatment in recent years. Last year, the average age of survival of a cystic fibrosis patient rose to 36.5 years from 32 years in 2000. With aggressive treatment and early detection, the lives of cystic fibrosis patients have become more comfortable. To learn more about cystic fibrosis or how to help, visit the wesite for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org.

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Maine South's winning streak

by Erin Klein

Although it may seem that football is the only sport to fear at Maine South, this is definitely not the case. In the past year alone, Maine South had a state victory in boys' volleyball, and made it to the Final Four in girls" basketball. Since Maine South's opening, there have been many consistently strong teams.

Girls' soccer has been a strong team since 1988, when they placed second in state. The varsity has had Regional victories every year since 1992, except for in 2002. The team also finished in the Elite Eight in 1993, 1995 and 1999.

Boys' basketball is another team worth noting. The team took the state title in 1979 and was the Sectional champion in 1970, 1975, and 1979. In the ten years spanning 1970 to 1979, the team won Regionals eight times and featured many All-State athletes. More recently, the 1999 Hawks made their way to a Sectional victory.

The girls' swim team is another team that had a constantly strong streak. The Hawks swept Sectionals from 1975 to 1984 and faired well at state. They took third in 1981 and 1983, second in 1976 and 1984, and won the state championship in 1975.

Strong feeder teams and a good coaching structure helped lead to these victories.

In the past few years, girls' volleyball and basketball have had some impressive seasons. Girls' basketball last winter made their way down to State and took fourth place. The girls' volleyball team won Sectionals in 2001 and 2003, and took third in state in 2003. All-state player Adrianna Stasuik helped lead her team to victory and received a full scholarship to Notre Dame.

Gina Heiderman was also a key player and received a scholarship to Dayton. Coach Patty Iverson. who had coached GBS boys to a state victory in the previous spring, helped these girls have one of the best seasons they had in years.

It may seem that football victories at Maine South are a recent thing, but the team has, in fact, been strong since the early '90s. The Hawks have made the playoffs 14 of the last 17 seasons. They also made the Elite Eight in 1992 and 1994, the Final

Four in 2001, took second in 2003.2004 and 2005, and won state in 1995 and 2000.

Starting in the late 1970s, girls' Softball had an impressive record. With eleven Regional victories from 1978 to 1993, and Sectional victories in 1983, 1985, 1987, 1988 and 1989, the team was one of the best of the 80s. They placed forth in state in 1985

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and second in state in 1988. The school's softball coach, Emily Pasier, was a member of the team and an All-State athlete.

Maine South has had many teams worth noting over the years, these being just a few of them. At Maine South, slowly but steadily, the Hawks have built a sports dynasty. Winning teams are not a new thing.

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The Prestige": one of the year's best

by Ron feiereisel around in the same, nearly confusing manner.

"The Prestige" is easily one of the best Some would call it mind-boggling, and it is. mi>\ ies of the waning year, even though you in a sense, but what we lose in following a mav not think so on your w a\ out ol the theater. straightforward plot is made up for in learning It's easy to dislike the film because it's so den.se about each of the magicians' characters. We and challenging, but when it comes down learn what dri\ es them, w ho they are. and w hv to it—after )ou son through the beautifully they do what they do. What we lose in plot we written and directed plot that the film puts in make up for in character development, w hich front of you. cver> thing clicks and makes sense. is ten times more interesting than just watching In retrospect, the logic behind the movie is the plot plod along in a linear fashion. The incredibly simple, like a great magic trick.

Nolan brothers don't spoon feed the plot to In the film. Hugh Jackman and Christian the audience, and they have an incredible gift Bale plav rival magicians in tum-of-the-century for making characters interesting, believable, London. Jackman's character. Robert Angier, and rich. is performing a trick that's being billed as "the greatest illusion in the vvorid," one he calls "The New Transporting Man," which he effectively stole from Christian Bale's character, Alfred Borden. Borden, angered, finds his way under the stage, and watches as Angier falls through a trapdoor into a water-filled tank and drowns. Borden is arrested and put on trial for the murder, and during his stay in prison, he gets his hands on the journal of Angier, w hich leads to a scries of flashbacks that flesh out the movie's story and set up the brilliantly-executed ending. phoiij (ourfeiy of roltfiiUHnalnei-rom Michael Caine has a supporting role, Christian Bale gives an excellent perfomance. but he ma\ actually be the most important character in the entire film. Throughout the The performances are excellent as well, film, he explains the philosophy of magic, notably Bale's and Caines. w ho worked w ith and acts as a sort of logistics man for both Christopher Nolan on "Batman Begins." Bales magicians, helping them devise ways to fool chdTdcter is incredibly complex. "The Prestige" the audience. Caine also explains the three shows a more introspective, contemplative side essential parts to everv great magic trick. First to Bale, as well as a darker streak—for half the is The Pledge, where the magician shows you an movie, he .seems like the villain. Jackman is ordinary object. Second is The Turn, in which surprisingly gtxxl as vvell, showing that he can the magician makes that ordinary object do actually be somewhat believable when he's not something extraordinary. The third part of the running around, yelling a lot. and pretending trick is called The Prestige, w here the magician that he's got six-inch claws attached to his fists. shocks and wow s the audience. The great thing His performance is also more internal, seeing about Caine's speech is that writers Jonathan that he spends a good portion of the film alone, and Christopher Nolan incorporate The Pledge. decoding Borden's journal. Either way. both The Turn, and The Prestige into the structure Bale and Jackman are great to watch. of the film.

After two acts of back-slorv. the movie's From a narrative standpoint, the film jumps third act—it's Prestige, if you will—drops the around in time quite a bit. It opens in London, flashbacks and picks up the original storyline. then goes back a few years to Angier's time in It's also rife with tw ists. Some are predictable, Colorado, working to decode Borden's cry ptic but others arc totally unexpected, which journal and perfect the transporting man trick. could be another one of the Nolan Brothers" Then, we go back to London again, even further intentional stylistic decisions, a testament to the in the past, to see what drove the pair to such brilliance of the writing team that they make. a rivalry. It keeps going from there, hopping Bv letting the audience think thev have a twist

figured out, or at least guess where the film is going, they give themselves the opportunitv to work in a twist the nobtxiy was expecting, like a wrestler using his opponent's momentum against him.

I was also surprised vvilh how dark the film was. As far as ratings go. the "PG-1.^" stamped onto the film seems to be just shy of an "R." I'm reallv not sure what 1 should have expected, based on Nolan's dark reinvention of Batman and almost jet black characterisation of Guy Pierce's character in "Memento." For some reason, the previews just made it seem... fluffy, or softer than it was. In the end. the dark, brotxling tone of the lilm was the right wa\ to go with it. It works incredibly well within the vvorid created b\ the Nolan brothers.

"The Prestige" is fantastic. It's a movie that forces you to think about the well-drawn characters and w hy they do the things they do. instead of just plunking the answers down right 111 front of the audience. I really enjoyed that 1 had to think about the film after the credits began to roll, showing that the film has much more staying power than it seemed to have.

Movies as intricately structured as "The Prestige" are fairly uncommon, and very few of the movies I've seen this year require as much thought as "The Prestige" did. The film seems ovenvhelming at first, but it rew ards the amout of thought that the viewer puts into it. If the movie isn't thought about, it seems unfocused, and ultimatch dry. However, if the viewer puts enough thought into the film, and tries to understand specific characters' motivations, the mov ie becomes an absorbing, interesting, and complex film.

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Sacha Baron Cohen channels tiiree idiodic characters to make people look like idiots.

Wannabe rapper Ali G, Kazakh reporter Borat. and Austrian fasionisia Bruno will keep you laughing for hours.

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Like a rolling stone—but better

by Marty

Diamond

It takes perhaps five, maybe ten minutes to realize when you are in the presence of a legend. Or maybe two or three of the finest songs ever written are necessary to come to this conclusion. Such was the case on Friday night, as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time, Mr Robert Allen Zimmerman, took the stage at the new Sears Centre in Hoffinan Estates.

You may recognize the name better as it is more commonly known: Bob Dylan.

Dylan's latest foray into music, "'Modern Times," proved that the old master still has a flair for sound and his concert, while not without its faults, served to give more credibility to th > i> fact. After a lackluster performance from The Kings of Leon, the audience was soon rewarded with "The Times They Are A-Changin."

Fans of the new album were satisfied with such songs as "Someday Baby" and one of Dylan's encores, "Thunder on the Mountain." While Dylan didn't concentrate on these songs, his band played flawlessly on them, just as they did on other songs.

However, the true streneth of the concert lied

in the unforgettable classics that Dylan played.

His raspy voice echoed throughout the ni id-sized

Boh Dylan jams his songs out on lite Iceys venue as he played through slightly updated versions of "The Times They Are A-Changin"."

"Tangled Up in Blue. " and the fans' favorite

sing-along encore, "Like A Rolling Stone."

The concert was not without itsflaws,though.

Try as he might, Dylan just couldn't get his voice to cany throughout the whole stad ium.

It was understandable, seeing as he is 65 years old and has been straining his voice for over half of those years, but it would have been nice to hear him more clearly.

That isn't to say the concert was a failure. Quite the contrary, actually. Dylan managed to sing just clearly enough to entertain the small crowd and allow them to sing along to their favorites. Speaking of the audience, Dylan didn't manage to draw a huge crowd, not even filling half of the Sears Centre. That, added to the fact that the Sears Centre is relatively small (about half the size of the United Center), demonstrated a certain lack of interest in the old music master. It mayhave been the lack of advertising, but the disinterest was a bit disturbing.

While the concert wasn't quite up to par with Dylan's own previous tours, it was d e f i n i t e l y an e x p e r i e n c e that almost no one in the audience regretted.

Re-released classic swims with the best

by Bess Featherstone and watch it. You" II notice that the color is much Let me take you back about twelve years blander than you remembered and that the music to when your days were filled with ' 14i'.'Âť-a A ^^IJSOJB* just isn't as mesmerizing as games of hide-and-seek, hopscotch, you remember hearing. and the unforgettable Disney classics This new edition is The vibrant colors, characters you digitally restored, making always fall in love with, the ever famous the familiar characters "bad guy," and the songs you just can't come to life once again and resist singing along to. are all a part allowing them to be much of what caused many of us to become brighter and clearer than addicted to these classics many years ago. even The sound of the film For those of you who have yet has also been developed '-Si^'O'ti-^ to break this addiction, you are with 5.1 Disney Enhanced aware of the periodic classics that Home Theater Surround are let out of the "Disney Vault" for Sound and Dolby Digital a limited amount of time. Whether it's 5.1 Surround Sound so the songs to celebrate an anniversary of the film or it sound men better than you had remembered. is just a new, restored version, one by one This platinum edition comes with the classics are being released once more. 2 discs: one is the actual movie and But, most recently, on October 3, a the s e c o n d is all b o n u s f e a t u r e s . platinum edition of my personal favorite, When visiting the "Backstage Disney" and the winner of two Academy Awards, portion of the second disc, you learn a lot about "The Little Mermaid," was released. the background on the original story of The But. w hy buy this version if you already "Little Mermaid." In fact, the story dates back have the original on VHS? If this is a question to the 1800s in Denmark where Hans Christian you're asking, take out your copy of the movie Anderson first wrote the story relating it to

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himselfand Ariel's problems to ones he had faced.

Disney attempted to make Anderson's story into a Disney film back in the 1930s, but didn't actually go through with it until the 1980s.

The disc also contains many other bonus features such as scenes that were deleted before the movie was released in 1989, a new music video of the movie's hit song "Kiss The Girl," documentaries on how the movie was made and the ideas that went into it. as well as a documentary on the special effects of the movie and how they were made, a short clip from "The Little Mermaid 111" that is coming soon to DVD, and a very real virtual ride that takes you through the theme park ride that was supposed to be built, but never was.

So although I highly encourage you to buy this new version. 1 am not suggesting you should retire your original copy of "The Little Mermaid." but keep it as a token for your memory from your childhood. But, if you want to relive the movie like you remember it, this platinum edition will take you there so you are not disappointed the next time you want to sit down and watch an all time classic. "The Little Mermaid. "

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Clinton's clever campaigning [ t E ^ ^ m l fc>' Michael Coyne

by Michael Coyne

, • . „ . . „ u„_„ „^ r-nnn^m fr.r tK<. nlnK^l r.r.niilatirvn that he bore no concern for the global population Former President Bill Clinton has been in general. Just before Clinton's initial election, quite vocal lately, traveling from state to state, his predecessor, George H.W. Bush, deployed attempting to rally Democratic support for American troops to guard food and supply November's Congressional mid-term elections. caravans in war-torn Somalia. The people At least, that's what he says he's doing. of the small African nation were suffering Don't misunderstand me; I'm sure that from starvation and civil war. The troops gaining support for the left-wing candidates there were positioned to control violence and is one of his goals. But, in true liberal — or preserve food rations that were moving from to be fair, political — fashion, he has another place to place. When Clinton realized that the agenda: his own image. war in Somalia was losing popularity among Hard as it may be to believe, the Arkansas Americans. Clinton pulled the troops out. If Governor-turned President-turned lecher is you're thinking that this is a good thing, you're fighting for himself. Any one of us is fully wrong again. Somalia quickly descended into capable of reading transcripts of his recent a state of warlord-ruled, lawless anarchy, a speeches and interviews, all of which bear situation which continues to degenerate today. a common theme: "1 was a good president." Nice going, Mr. President.

Although we all hopefully know this claim to Another example of Clinton's ignorance be false, let's review: includes his willingness to place trust in the One of Clinton's first acts in office was the unstable Communist dictator Kim Jong 11 of signing of the Family and Medical Leave Act North Korea. Clinton's peace talks resulted in of 1993. This granted employees the right to the dictator promising that he would not fund take an extended leave of absence from their nuclear testing or development. Clinton took jobs for medical or family reasons. Sounds the lunatic's word for it. In case you've been great, right? Wrong. The act refueled the fires living under a rock for the past several weeks. of sex discrimination in the workplace because North Korea is now under global scrutiny for women are often required to take more time recently having performed these very tests. off than men (maternity leave, for example).

Clinton also alleged to have left "'detailed Therefore, employers may quietly favor men, battle plans" with the new Bush administration specifically unmarried men, when reviewing for launching a full-scale hunt for Osama Bin job applicants, thus rekindling the preexisting Laden. The September 11 commission found flames of sexism in the workplace. Sexism is no such plans. Clinton himself guilelessly really an issue that could begin to be amended passed on several opportunities to capture by strong, compassionate family values.

Bin Laden. In 1996, the Sudan informed the Unfortunately, family values and compassion US government that they had Bin Laden. are lost concepts on Clinton. Perhaps the The President refused their offer to keep Bin biggest outrage in Clinton's presidency was his Laden under surveillance in their country, and vetoing of a bill that would have banned partial he forced them to ask Bin Laden to leave. In birth abortions. For those of us who are unclear, December 2000. the Pentagon sought Clinton's a partial birth abortion, also called dilation authority to eliminate Bin Laden, saying that and extraction, is the process of partially they had located him and gathered support in removing the infant from the birth canal and the Middle East. Clinton denied them approval.

His pathetic "too risky" excuse doesn't seem using suction to remove the brain and spinal fluid from the skull, thus killing the unborn to hold much water, given the way things and making removal from the mother easier. transpired. George W. Bush was once again Although the bill passed through Congress forced to clean up an even bigger mess left by in 1996, Clinton thought that it was morally the Left. wrong to prohibit doctors from shoving a piece I hope that my readers don't succumb to of metal into the base of a baby's skull simply Clinton's clever smokescreen. A President because the mother didn't want the child. It's of the United States, the holder of the most fascinating to note that President George W. powerful office in the world, cannot live by Bush cleaned up Clinton's mess in 2003 by principles that place the global maintenance signing his name to the ban of this horrendous of peace behind the sustenance of a national method of pregnancy termination. Once again, lack of morality and foresight, which was I thank you. President Bush. ultimately fueled by his own irrational need to In relation to another Bush, Clinton proved gain popularity.

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hv Alexa Karas John Lennon once said. "Time sou cnJo\ wasting, was not wasted." I have to sa\ that I definite!) agree with the legendaPi songwriter.

Someda\s 1 (ind m\self wondering where m> priorities lie. When I get home from school, I try to decide how to budget m\ precious time. Most da\s, I walk in the door around six, because of commitments like Southwords.

I enjoy these activities, but when I'm at home and I'm reading over my assignment notebook. I'm overwhelmed by the number of things I need to do compared to the amount of time I have.

I know you think you have heard this same complaint before, but I'm not here to rant.

Instead, I would like to say that you should use your time to do the things you like to do.

If you enjoy what you waste your time with and you grow in some way. then I think that lime is worth every minute.

Lalel\ I hav c been practicing this concept.

It works. When m> little brother wants to tell me something about his da\. instead of worrying about w hat gov ernment homew ork I could be doing (sorr\ Mr. Slates). I simply listen and learn something new about him. He isn't trying out for the basketball team This year, because he doesn't think he is gcxxi or tall enough. I enjoy being involved in his life because it helps our relationship grow.

Sitting on the couch for what I thought was going to be a brief moment to check the score of the Bears' game turned into 45 minutes as the> regained the lead in the last seconds to maintain their record of 6-0. As the punt return became a touchdow n, m\ entire family jumped off the couch in celebration. I don't remember excitement like that over a Chicago team since the Bulls were the reigning champions.

After that moment. I finished the night out w ith homework. And do you know what the result turned out to be? I finished it. but not too late in the evening. When you are in a gotxl mood because you spend time doing the things you love, the harder parts become less rough around the edges.

In my opinion, spending time with \our famih is ten limes more important than an evervdav math assignment. In several months, I will be awav at college, so right now I'm going to enjov e\er\ last minute with the people I love. That time is the kind I enjoy wasting the most.

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Dubya's notable quotes

by Jake Wilson

Last August, a man who had lost his home in New Orleans to Hurricane Katrina named Rocky Vaccerella drove from Louisiana to Washington D.C. to request an audience with the President. When 1 first saw this story, I thought, good, finally someone is going to try to open Bush's eyes to how much help New Orleans still needs. This guy however, had a different message: "1 just wish the President could have another term in Washington."

Unfortunately for Rocky, but fortunately for the rest of us, the 22"'' amendment to the Constitution says that a president can only serve for two terms, so as sad as it is, we will have to say goodbye to President Bush come inauguration day 2009. My question is what will the President do then?

Most Presidents enter into work as public speakers, charity workers, or writers. Yeah, I don't know if you guys have ever seen this guy's high school transcript, but somehow I just don't think he's up for any of those things.

I think that President Bush's future lies in Hollywood, infi^ontof a live studio audience.

That's right, "The Nightly Show with George Dubya Bush." What could be better? The way I see it. he's already the butt of 75 percent of the talk show jokes out there, so what could be fijnnier than letting the man get up there and make fun of himself?

The most important job a talk show host does is interview guests. Bush has been known to take control of his interviews and ask questions about the questioner. Take, for example, Los Angeles Times reporter Peter Wallsten. Wallsten stood up to ask President Bush a question at a press conference, wearing the same suit and the same sunglasses that he always wears when he goes to the White House. Bush saw him and said, "Yes, Peter.

Are you going to ask that question with shades on?" ("I can take them off') "I'm interested in the shade look, seriously." ("All right, I'll keep it, then.") "For the viewers, there's no sun." (June, 2006) Turns out Mr. Wallsten has a genetic degenerative eye diesase that renders him legally blind.

But, the man knows how to tell a joke, just like how he knows how to teach a moral: "There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again."

(Sept. 2002) What's really important is that he knows

what's going on in the world and he can comment on it: "I glance at the headlines just to kind of get a flavor for what's moving. 1 rarely read the stories, and get briefed by people who probably read the news themselves." (Sept.

2003) At least he can make insightful observations.

For example: "You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.""

(Feb. 2001) Yeah, but Bush is hip and up to date, he like understands technology and stuff, "One of the things I've used on the Google is to pull up maps. It's very interesting to see—I've forgot the name of the program—but you get the satellite, and you can—like, I kinda like to look at the ranch. It reminds me of where 1 wanna be sometimes.'"(Oct. 2006) However, at least he is readily willing to admit when he's wrong: "The most important thing is for us to find Osama bin Laden. It is our number one priority and we will not rest until we find him." (Sept. 13, 2001) "1 don't know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and really don't care. It's not that important. It's not our priority." (March 13, 2002) Alright fine, he's a bit of a dud, but he's the President, he must have some great insights into how the political system works: "If this were a dictatorship, it'd be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator."(Dec. 2000) "I'm the commander — see, 1 don't need to explain — I do not need to explain why I say things. That's the interesting thing about being president." (Bob Woodward's Bush at War) But the man isn't afraid to back down, like when he was asked about Iraqi insurgents who might attack U.S. troops. "My answer is: bring them on."(July, 2003) At least he's patriotic and always working for American progress: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we.

They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."(Aug. 2004) Alright so he wouldn't be a very good late night talk show host, and for that matter, not a good President, but at least his heart was in the right place, all he wanted to do was save us from terrorists: "You see, not only did the attacks help accelerate a recession, the attacks reminded us that we are at war.""(On the 9/11 attacks, June, 2005), "You know, one of the hardest parts of my job is to connect Iraq to the war on terror." (Sept. 2006) Alt quotes taken from MMM poiilicalhumor.ahtfin.com

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H.A.V.E. Dreams.'

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"Misericordia."

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'The Breast Cancer Foundation."

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The upside of applying to college

by Sarah Collins It seems as though everyone is wildly scrambling to apply to college. Every day, students can view seniors running madly between the CRC and the SPS offices, scribbling on little green forms, and, most importantly, having nervous breakdowns. We spend a good chunk of the day complaining about all the applications we have to do, the two dollars we have to spend to send out our transcript, and the amount of homework teachers are giving us when they have to know that college is more important. The time that we don't spend complaining we spend discussing at length just how much college is going to rock, and how badly we wish to never see our high school again. We are so consumed by all of this that we can't process the words. 'i"m not going to college." Most of us would automatically assume that it meant they didn't make it in anywhere. What we neglect to think about

is that, for the world outside of Maine South, college is not a necessity.

Only about 28 percent of the nation has a bachelor's degree. To most Maine South students, this is unthinkable. We are told our whole lives that it is necessar>' to have a diploma to succeed in this world. Ifs true that a degree helps, but not as much as connections and common sense. The average bachelor's degree holder makes about 23.000 dollars a year more than a non-degree holder, roughly enough to begin paying off those student loans.

A degree is not. however, necessary to getting a job and not necessary to success.

What is important to success however, is a high school diploma. At Maine South all but a few kids will graduate, and the dropout rate in Illinois is a slim 4 percent. But Illinois is not representative of the rest of the country, because 4 percent is an all-time low for the state, and other states have dropout rates of around 20 percent. That's about one in ever\'five students

dropping out of high school. To us, this is unthinkable. To some it is simply reality. It's not that students don't want a diploma; it's just too hard to get one. Illinois spends millions of dollars each year trying to keep kids in school and trying to get dropouts back in. It is hard to fail out or drop out. For states that don't have millions of education dollars, dropouts become inevitable.

1 don't ask others to stop complaining about going to school and applying to colleges, because 1 know I'm not going to stop. Instead, 1 would like people to think, if only for a fraction of a second, about all the kids who don't get to graduate high school because their school is abysmal, and no one cares if they graduate or don't â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about all of the kids for whom college isn't even an option. We get to defer being adults for at least four more years, while many kids don't even get four years of high school before they have to become an adult. For that. at least, we should be thankful.

Alaska leads legalization charge

by Tim Aumiller Recently, the movement to legalize marijuana for personal use has gained momentum, enough so that a select few cities (Seattle, Denver, and Oakland, for example) have held successful ballots for its limited legalization and/or deprioritization. The entire state of Alaska has legalized marijuana for personal use and has fought to keep it legal after all recriminalizing attempts. Now, the Colorado state legislature is following suit, including this issue on the November 7 public ballot. All of these movements prove that the battle is still raging between anti-drug groups and legalization activistsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;except this time it seems that marijuana is actually gaining some ground.

Marijuana is starting to be considered by many to be "safer" than alcohol. This juxtaposition has led to many successes for the fight for legalization. In places such as Denver, for instance, marijuana possession is treated similar to alcohol. Small amounts of the substance found on persons age 21 or older are legal, and those who are underage receive punishment similar to the possession of alcohol.

Though the fight for legalization is winning some battles, the final end to its prohibition is far from near. On May 24. 2002. the DEA upheld the statute that marijuana remains a Schedule

1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

This reaffirmation of the federal govemment's stance on marijuana has cemented its position under national law, which, technically, means it is illegal in all fifty states regardless of state laws.

As more and more views about marijuana are changing, on the other hand, the acceptance of the drug is growing. With old antimarijuana propaganda, epitomized in such films as "Reefer Madness," f rjesvojneupallf.e now being considered as comical, Students spread legalization awareness at their local and modern marijuana warnings school. similarly questioned, the "deadly" legislation is passed to ease the laws prohibiting green herb is softening in the eyes of the it, there grows a rising hope in the eyes of public. According to the 2005 National Survey legalization activists. Marijuana is continually on Drug Use and Health, approximately 40 being compared to the dangers of legal drugs percent of Americans ages 12 or older have tried such as alcohol, gaining itfijrtherpublic appeal. marijuana, and 6 percent of the population had And though the federal government continues used it in the previous month. These statistics to deny its legalization, statistics show that a show that a definite portion of the American large group of Americans continue to use the population finds marijuana acceptable, and that drug regularly. this fight for legalization is not just backed by Whether or not marijuana will ever become extremists, but by representatives of a large legal is still uncertain, but one cannot deny the group of Americans. movement's recent accomplishments. Many The debate about marijuana has been will argue for and against the drug's acceptance waging for decades, and in the past it seemed into society, but it's certain that the battle will to be a one-sided battle. But as more and more rage on for many years before all agree.

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The November 18 showdown between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Ohio State and Michigan have been bitter rivals since 1897: Ohio the Michigan Wolverines will be like a preliminarv national title game. State has won the game four of the past five years and this year will be Both teams have skated through their schedules up to this point in the no different. With the high-powered Ohio State offense, led by Heisman season, but Michigan's front five on offense and front seven on defense trophy-candidate quarterback Tro\ Smith, the Buckeyes will not be will be the difference in taking over the top spot in the polls. stopped by Michigan.

The biggest player on the oft'L-risisc line is numhci- ~~. .kikc I.OIIL;.

One of the main reasons Ohio State will be victorious is Heisman the nation's best tackle, i.oni^ help^ pii\e the way for junior sensation Trophx-candidate lro\ SmiS. TfiisffMsnian%)pefiil is ranked fourth in Michael Hart, who is averaging 129 yards per game on the ground. the countr\ in passerefliciency. Smith liasthrown 21 touchdown passes Michael Hart's ability' to run the ball and the elock on the Buckeye TO onh [\\o interceptions, a remarkable star. Star receiver Ted Ginn Jr. defense will keep Heisman frontrunner Trov Smith off the field and out leads tlie team with seven receiving touchdowns and 591 yards. of the end zone.

The other starting receiver, junior Anthony Gonzalez, has 589

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Mario Manningham catches a touchdown pass in Michigan's big win over Penn State

Ted Ginn Jr. tip-toes the sideline during a punt return against Michigan last year

While Hart has rushed for 1,032 yards and eight touchdowns this year, Chad Henne's passing attack will be able to keep Ohio State from bringing eight men in the box because of three receivers and their ability to stretch the defense down the field.

Henne has thrown for 1,502 yards and 14 touchdowns while tossing only four interceptions. His number-one target surprisingly has been sophomore sensation Mario Manningham, who caught three of his nine touchdowns this season during Michigan's win at then number-two ranked Notre Dame.

The Buckeye secondary will likely start the game with double coverage on Manningham in using a comer underneath and a saftey over the top. But if left in one-on-one coverage, wideouts Steve Breaston (35 catches) and Adrian Arrington (25 catches, four touchdowns) will have huge days in single coverage.

The Big Blue has given offenses big blue bruises with their smashmouth defense. Led by defensive end Lamarr Woodley and linebacker Prescott Burgess, the defense under ex-Bears defensive coordinator Ron English has thrived in being able to shut down opposing running backs.

1 going to look for Lloyd Carr to call Michael Hart's number a lot on offense. When Hart runs for over a hundred yards, Michigan is 16-1 dating back to last season. Whatever the outcome of this game, these teams could meet again on January 4 in the national championship.

receiving yards and six touchdowns. These two receivers should be able to run free in the secondary and have some big gains. Running back Antonio Pittman has also run for a respectable 778 yards and eight touchdowns.

Ohio State's balanced attack is the key to their winning ways. They are averaging 35 points per game, the best in the prestigious Big Ten Conference. Ohio State also leads the Big Ten in third down conversions, a key stat in clutch situations.

Ohio State is deserving of their number-one ranking because the Buckeyes have beaten three quality, ranked teams, including last year's national champion, Texas. In fact, that game was their closest of the year and they still won comfortably, 24-7.

The defense has also stepped it up this year, giving up an average 8.3 points a game. The defense has also gotten 15 interceptions, two of which have been returned for touchdowns. The defense is creating better opportunities for the offense.

What people may not take into account is the impact Ohio State's superior special teams has on their opponents. Return man/wide reicever Ted Ginn Jr. can even score on returns, let alone touchdown passes and handoffs.

Overall with Ohio State's high powered offense and their stellar defense, Ohio State will beat Michigan in one of the biggest games of the year.

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Boys' soccer struts strength in post-season

by Meghan O 'Keefe Throughout the entire season, the boys' soccer team has been a strong, consistent, and mostly successful entity. Recently, as shown in the Sectionals and Super-sectionals, they have been more eager than ever to show that they are a force to be reckoned with.

In the first three games of sectionals, the team beat Addison Trail. Lake Park, and Leyden. In all three of these games, goalie John Michael Kulnig didn't allow a single goal.

The test for them, then, was at the Sectional final, which was played at Streamwood High School against Larkin. Although the team had a relaxed attitude going in, said Head Coach Tim Spiegel, they didn't show up without a game plan. The main goal was to "capitalize on our opportunities to score."

Defensively, they worked hard to decrease the field by "'having our defense push up quickly to put pressure on their midfielders," explained Spiegel. The further away they could keep them from the goal, the less chance of them scoring.

And while giving them less opportunity, they managed to take advantage of those presented to them in the form of two defensive

errors made by Elgin. This strategy worked.

Photo by Carlelon Gartner

Nick Kulas pursues the ball giving the Hawks a 2-1 victory, qualifying them for the Super-sectionals.

Super-sectionals took place at the Edgbury Sports Complex in Rockford, against the formidable opponent, Rockford Boylan. Again, they maintained a relaxed attitude to promote a sense of confidence among team members.

During this game, the team took advantage of Rockford's overeager defense. The team also realized opportunities to score, with two goals

for Maine South, opposed to Rockford"s one, making for another post-season victory for the Hawks.

Players Paul Fafendyk, with fourteen goals for the season, and Arthur Dinvemo, with thirteen, made a difference during both of these games. Their constant pressure as forwards was key to the victories.

Both of these teams had the ability to beat the Hawks, obvious in their capability to get this far in the season. What made it a victory for the Hawks? "'Our edge was something that had been created throughout the entire seasonteam work. I have never been part of a program where each player sacrifices so much for one-another. This has been truly something special." said Coach Spiegel.

Super-sectionals qualified the boys" team for state quarterfinals. No matter the outcome, though, this team played a strong and consistent season. Team effort has been a strong effort throughout the entire season. "All 22 players took part in victories," says Coach Spiegel. They ended the regular season with a record of 14-2-3. Only 19 goals were scored against them. The Hawks, on the other hand, scored a total of 43 goals. Overall, the season has been a success in every sense.

Girls' cross country finishes strong hadn't happened since 2001. Those who ran in Sectionals were Kristen Zilmer, Shelley Brosnan, Alexis Gavin, Every team sets a goal for Michelle Jaworski, Kelsey themselves in the beginning of their Engle. Colleen Gavin and season. The Girls Cross Country Kelly Kohlndorfer. team's goal wasn't necessarily to qualify for state, but rather improve For the girls to qualify for in times and go beyond one's abilities.

State, they would have needed With new head coach Jeff Downing to qualify as an individual and JV coach Ladendorf, many girls in the top 10 out of 75 other were determined to go farther this year runners. For Maine South with their renewed motivation. to qualify, they needed to place in the top seven as a Over the summer there was a new team. Though the team didn't development: a running program. Its qualify to State. Zilmer did main purpose was to start training place individually, coming in early before the season started as a at eighth place with the time of team. Cross country had a strong start, 18:39 for three miles. winning against Maine East. Maine West, Fenwick, Evanston, Waukegan, In 2001, Kim Coppin was Niles West, and Glenbrook South. the only individual to qualify to state and she was only a The only losing meet, a non-invite, Photo hy Erin \tulhf;an freshman. Now Zilmer, was against New Trier. Maine South Varsity {top 7- Zilmer #224) smiles big before sectionals. freshman, will be running as received 25 points, whereas New Trier an individual for Maine South received 31 points. In cross country, the team with the lowest amount of points wins. which advanced the team into Sectionals, This in Peoria Saturday, November 4.

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The same concept relates to invites too.

As a team, they placed fifth in Regionals,

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the sideline past two defenders for the 70 yard touchdown.

New Trier gave the Hawks all they could

defensive end Luke Pergande intercepted a pass in the backfield and returned it for a score.

David Chao rushed for 107 yards on 12 carries, while Jimmy Coy threw for 203 yards and a touchdown pass to tame the Wolves.

Maine South 47, New Trier 40 A heavily anticipated match-up between CSL South powers Maine South and New Trier started slowly but ended up as a shootout between two of the best offenses in the state. The Hawks edge Maine South 56, Evanston 14 out the Trevians 47-40 behind brilliant The Hawks ended their regular performances from running back Davi season hoping to extend their win Chao and quarterback Jimmy Coy. streak to five games after two losses to Chao took player of the game honor start the season. with two rushing touchdowns, while Cn Maine South pounced on Evanston threw for four touchdowns and also ra early, leading 23-00 in the first quarter. for a score to extend their reign on top ot Fullback David Chao rushed for five the CSL South. touchdowns and 116 yards for the "Offensively, we weren't clicking game. in the first half, but we were familii" Jimmy Coy spread the ball evenly with the look their defense was givin^ to Charlie Goro, K.C. Kaage, and us early on, and I think that helped us Anthony Borsellino, all of whom come out with a much better second half caught a touchdown pass in the Hawks Fliolo H\ C (irteton (iiiniwr performance," said Coach Inserra.

56-14 taming of the Wildkits.

Coy takes aim downfield behind a wall of blockers Goro was a big part of the offense, Maine South 21, Conant 14 needing only three catches to score three times muster, taking the kick return to the Hawks 20-yard line and scoring shortly thereafter to Wilson Field played host to another playoff by way of Coy passes.

Maine South's defense helped the Hawks make it 47-40. The Hawks were able to run opponent in Conant, but few believed it would be the thriller it turned out to be. pull away in the third quarter by The Hawks defense gave up 240 playing stingy defense under the play ards on the ground to the Cougars calling of defensive coordinator Rick but came up with a huge stop on Magnusson. fourth and goal from the one yard " Coach Mags called the perfect play me to win the over time period and on first down of the next drive to put the game, 21-14. senior safety K.C. Kaage in position to '"Offensively they (Conant) did pick off that deep pass," said Inserra of a good job of grinding the ball out his assistant coach. on the ground. Fortunately for us, On the offenses next drive Coy we didn't give up any big plays and hooked up with Anthony Borsellino we came up with that stop in the through the air to put the Hawks up 34overtime," said Coach Inserra.

14. But the day was far from over, as The Cougars held the lead 14-7, the Trevians began clawing their way back into the game near the end of the Borsellino breaks a big run behind a Ryan Wachholder block. until quarterback Jimmy Coy ran for a touchdown. Coy's second touchdown third quarter The Hawks were forced to go three and out out the clock following their third onside kick run of the da\ on fourth down tied the score on their next drive and surrendered another recovery of the day to end New Triers hopes 14-14.

The Hawks couldn't get into the endzone on touchdown defensively, making people in the of crashing homecoming. their first three tries in overtime. But on fourth stands at Wilson Field weary of a heart breaker down from the 11 yardline. Coy who found Maine South 29, Niles West 7 on homecoming.

The Hawks won a week later at home on Kaage in the back of the end zone to pull ahead But in the critical moment of the game, facing a first and 25 following two penahies. Senior Day against Niles West, 29-7. The in overtime.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Coy found Goro for the third time, racing down starting defense pitched a shutout as senior