September 10, 2010
1111 S. Dee Road • Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Vol. 47, No. 1
In with the
NEW
New principal arrives Mr. Messmer comes to Maine South Page 2
Editors’ Picks: VMAs
The 411 to school success
Fall sports preview
Southwords’ finest choose the best videos Page 5
Everything you need to know to succeed Page 8
A look at this season’s athletics Page 11