Vol 18 issue 1

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Maine South has two new counselrs from Maine North this year. Mr. _ illiam Zibell replaced Mrs. Stone in C-103, and Mr. Bruce Erickson replaced Mrs. Nicklas in C-125.

Mr. Zibell was a career counselor at Maine North since it opened."When

ferent way. All the counselors were grouped together in one area. Here, we are in the different homerooms so we have access to the kids whenever it is necessary."

Both counselors are busy and find their new jobs challenging. Mr. Zibell has new responsibilities such as lockers and schedule changes, but he looks forward to the new year.

"The friendliness of all the teachers and students here have really impressed me the most. At first it was scary, but I think I'm going to like it here very much."

Mr. Erickson said, "The kids have all been yery patient and polite.

Everyone seems friendly and I also think the building itself is well September 11, 1981 set up and attractive. I am looking forward to our school year."

I first came here, the first thing I noticed was the size of this school.

There are only about 1500 kids at Maine North, and that building is half the size of this one."

Mr. Erickson was a guidance counselor at Maine North."At my old job, the counselors were set up in a dif-

southwords Vol. 18. NO. 1

Maine South H. S., Park Ridge, IL

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A special coating was sprayed on all asbestos ceilings in the school building this summer to eliminate cancer-causing asbestos particles in the air.

Asbestos ceilings were located in the library, auditorium, gym foyer, academic offices, and the fan rooms.

Robert G. Barker, principal, said jarlier action to eliminate fallout F/asn't taken because the danger was not determined until recently. The asbestos readings had never exceeded

the government limit. Asbestos fallout can possibly cause cancer when it is breathed in.

Mr. Barker said, "We were fortunate that Maine South has always remained in the safety zone as far as asbestos was concerned, and the new asbestos wa treatment gives us the needed added protection."

The Life Safety Code will pay for the treatment under the state government. Only three asbestos-sealing companies exist in the U.S..

Students make T.V. show

By Van Gaij{,o^d

This year a new television show will be produced by the Advanced TV, Competitive Speech, and Broadcasting III classes. Senior Terry O'Deen, director, said they will use their $40,000 worth of TV and video equipment to produce the show for the use of the entire school.

This show will include a number of features about sports highlights, movie reviews, interviews, and maybe some major motion pictures such as Superman II and Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Hawkettes compete in summer drill camp A group from the Maine South Hawketts competed this summer at the Superstar Drill Team Camp sponsored by the National Cheerleaders Association. The girls won two first place trophies.

The camp, which was held July29 to August 1, at Rockford College, had two categories of competition: Home Routine and Sweepstakes. Home Routine, of each groups own dance, had several winners. A trophy was presented to each winner for superior work and excellence. Among the winners was the Hawkettes' dance to the song "Fame."

The Hawkettes also won the Sweepstakes trophy for ranking highest in the camp in overall work.

In addition to the two teams trophies, Hawkette Captains Stephanie Chun and Donna Juhlin each received the camp's "Superstar Girl" award, this M.V.P. award, given to five of ^^he 200 girls,is based on their spirit concentration and personality in camp.

Other Hawkettes who participated

at the camp were Chris Carmody, Anne Lafeber, Maureen MacDonald, Chryssa Regas, Christy Scheldt and Sandy Tiberi.

The Hawkettes, who have a frosh/ soph and varsity squad, will hold

tryouts later this month for freshmen. Barbara Bobrich, the Hawkette sponsor, hopes the incoming freshmen can help strengthen the Hawkettes' quest for a third consecutive State title in drill team competition.

German girl joins MS student body

By Vzbblt NeZion Every year, Maine South has hosted an AFS student for the school year. This year's American Field Service student is Susanne Mullerbrote, a 17-year old senior from Oer Erkenschwich, West Germany.

Susanne's hsot family for the course of the year is the Bixbys.

Susanne's new sister Sarah Bixby '82 says "She's a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to having a sister in the house. I'm planning on showing her a great time." Susanne feels that life with the Bisbys "is very nice. I live here like I live with my family in Germany."

This year holds a great deal of excitement for Susanne. She plans on improving her English, which is already very good, and becoming active in sports. Her school year is filled with classes like Computer Science, American Studies, and U.S. History.

Susanne says "this year is going to be great."

Life in West Germany is slightly different from life here in America.

Susanne lives with her parents, a sister, Uirike, who is 16, and a brother, jens, who is 14. Her father works in a publishing house and her

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School life is wery different i ^ ^ Oer-Erkenschwich. Susanne feels that in West Germany her schooling is in more of a college atmosphere. She IS free to choose between going to class or going out somewhere.

What do you want in Southwords?

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Because this is Southword's first issue this year, the question, "What changes would you like to see Southwords make?" is appropriate. Here are some of the student's ideas.

Margaret Wallace, '83, "I think there should be more student views and news on upcoming events."

Nancy Moloney, '83, "I would like to see more controversial issues the students care about."

Politicians worii say students Three South students, who participated in workshops, changed their minds about our government this summer.

"They(the politicians) work harder than I thought. I used to think they just sat around," stated Steve Delano, '82, who attended Boys' State at Eastern Illinois University He continued, "I appreciate the effort politicians need just to get in office. From the elections we held, I saw that each office needed more contact, more speeches and more work than the lower one before it. I also appreciate the amount of frustration Congressmen go through to get laws passed.

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to be patriotic and not sound corny'.'

Julie Locascio, '82, who attended the Washington Workshop at the capitol, said, "I got more respect for government people. Usually newspaper articles reveal the bad, never the good that is accomplished every day.

I got the impression that our government is as busy and as efficient as possible for the size. I think the Congressmen are very intelligent and compassionate."

"Politicians are not a bunch of lazy bums like some people believe," commented Cindy Coltman,'82,who also attended the Washington Workshop.

"It really made me aware of current affairs and I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to go. I think it is only through visiting Washington and seeing the government in action that you can appreciate everything our country does for us."

Margie Domanchuk, '82, "I would like to see a 'Dear Someone' column so everyone will stop asking me."

Troy Slocum, '83, "I want to see many more sport things."

Natalie Budmats, '82, "I think there should be a section where people could view their opinions."

Dan Connelly, '82, "There should be a guide to all the weekend benders.

Jill Larson, '83, "There should be more personal opinion or a gossio page.

David Farmer, '84, "There should be sports that aren't covered much H k e fencing, and at the end of the year, more senior wills."

Southwords Editor-in-chief Anne Sizopoulos News Editor Mike Sir Features Editor Cindy Coltman Commentary Editor Laura Olson Sports Editor Leo Smith Hhoto Editor Mike Vukovich Copy Edi tor Cathy Stavrakas Cartoonist jim Kelly Reporters:, Phyllis Belmonte, Maria ^aprelle, Laura Coyne, Karen Dannenhauer Kathy Flynn, Dan Gayford, Ana Gonzalez, Brian Humm, Kris Juneman, Jim Kaeding, Kersten McLain, Debbie Nelson, Carolyn Schultz, Joanne iutton, Maureen Smith, Debbie Tritt^ardt, Laurie Walters, Jeff Wood, Karen Yates

Cut buses anger students, parents B(/ Joanne. Sutton, Kathy ConndULy, and Cindy Co.b6nan

even have one. Why couldn't one Park Ridge bus be cut so we could have one?"

When school opened on August 27 a When asked about last year's sitnumber of Maine South students from uation of having three buses and the Harwood Heights and Norridge really only enough kids to fill one areas were without a way to get to bus, Mr. Reczkiewicz emphasized, "It school. The bus routes they had re- is not a question of how many people lied on in past years to take them are on the bus; it's a question of to and from school have been discon- what routes get certified by the RTA tinued. for Nortran."

Mr. Ken Reczkiewicz, our new asKathy Connelly, a senior who sistant principal, explained, "Nor- lives in Harwood Heights, listed tran was forced to do this for two some of the side effects the bus reasons: budgetary problems and cer- cancellations have caused.

"Many tain changes that disallowed Nortran kids with jobs are having problems on certified routes." with being late because it takes so Mr. Reczkiewicz stressed that the long to get home. Even with carschool was not responsible for the pooling it's so hard because everychanges made. "We at South didn't body has a different schedule. Our arrange the routes. That is the bus extra-curricular activities may well company's work. We try to keep tabs be in trouble because the last 221 on what happens with the bus situa- bus runs at 5:49 p.m. Many of us may be limited to extra-curriculars (estion, but we don't arrange it."

The students affected have had to pecially sports) that end before adjust to the no-bus situation in a this time or else find ourselves variety of ways. The major hurdle stuck at school without transporwas how to get to school. Since most tation." of the students live between four Mr. Reczkiewicz hopes "that parand five miles from school, many ents will not prevent their children i^ide a CTA bus to Higgens and then from getting involved in activities. transfer to the RTA 221 which takes I hope that through car pools and them to Maine South. It costs more other creative methods we can get "oney and takes more time this way, continued participation." but for those students who cannot A parents-citizens group has been get a ride to school--either from formed and has sent letters of protest to local officials and newsfriends or from their parents-papers. In addition, a petition was there is no other choice.

Like many of their friends, Rae- circulated. ann Robbins,'83, Mike Maiorano,'82, Joan White, secretary to Harwood and Lori Muka, '83, are fed up with Heights mayor Ray Willis, stated in the whole situation. As Raeann put a telephone interview, "We are realIt, "Last year we had 3 buses to our ly disappointed to be cut out of the neighborhood. This year we don't bus route after so many years of

service."

"Our biggest disappointment is that we were not included in the many meetings held before the final decision was made concerning which bus routes were to be cut. Notices were put in the DesPlaines, Niles, and Park Ridge papers, but none in our area carried the news to inform us."

Mr. Reczokiewicz told Southwords "I have had about 12-13 phone calls, not only from the Harwood Heights and Norridge area but from other concerned parents, about the bus changes this year. In the future, the Board of Education has the parents on the agenda. There has been one meeting with the Nortran Board already and another is scheduled for September 22."

What will happen if the demands and complaints aren't met? When approached with this question, Mr. Reczkiewicz had only this to say, "I hope that if the demands and complaints aren't met, parents in the area will work cooperatively and try to minimize the problem."

Dawn Wojdyla, '82, summed up her feelings. "I feel that once again the students in Harwood Heights and Norridge are being discriminated against because we live at the end of the Maine South district."

"We didn't choose to go to a school so far away from out homes.

Our parents pay as much taxes toward the school as anyone else, and if we are to go to this school, we deserve to be provided with the same courtesy of having bus service near our homes as our fellow students from Park Ridge."

Lunch prices raised from last year By fCaten

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two schools have lower prices."

Mr. Barker said the price of milk Only a student living in a vacuum could not notice how the prices of A has risen drastically because the type lunches have increased since government subsidy (or payment) for last year. Mr. Robert G. Barker, the milk was completely dropped. new principal of Maine South, said, Although the price increase was txamination of the lunch program in necessary, reaction from Maine South tne past six months showed an eight students has be*"^ lukewarm. Senior ^ h -i"^^ on every meal. This year, Paula Meyer said, "I'm mad. I never suDsidy from the government has been used to bring my lunch and now I do. lowered by 12', cents on each meal, Tony Reda, '85, said, "It's outi-ood and salary costs have risen by rageous. It's too much for this rotnc+\' ?째L '^ '^yPe A lunch has been ten food." estimated to cost Sl.20^."

"It stinks. The milk went up 11 "So, we raised the price of lunch cents," commented Tim Stack, '82.

51.20. That's still a loss of h a Amy O'Connor, '83, stated, "All I ent," he added.

"Even though the price increase buy is milk, but the price of milk seems tremendous, we are still lower has tripled since my freshman year.

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New coach offers hope for varsity Ey Kaxzn VanmnhaaeA

The Maine South varsity football team is hoping to start its season with a win at Hersey tonight.

Coach VanProyen expects this game to be an exciting one, with the Hawk team coming out on top. "We have a stronger team than last year because the players have more experience."

South's eighteen returning lettermen will give the team the edge it needs to win. Also, a good junior group will strengthen the lineup.

Coach VanProyen noted that, "Nobody is really surprising me, but everyone is living up to expectations."

Even though the Hawks are in the

Central Suburban South Conference, which is perhaps the toughest in the state. Coach VanProyen expects his team to do well. "We hope to win our conference and continue on to state play," he said.

"Evanston and New Trier East will probably be the teams to beat this year. They have an advantage because they are bigger schools."

The Hawks have the makings of a great season, and with Coach VanProyen leading them, they should go far. But he noted that good fan support is essential for a team to win.

"We have to get alot of people out to the games to cheer us on," Coach Van Proyen added.

Spikers shoot at state

By LauAa Coyne.

The Maine South girls' volleyball team will start their season today with a tournament at New Trier. Mr. Jim Lonergan, the new varsity coach, said, "Even though the season just began, I am already impressed with the amount of work the girls put in.

It's also a lot of fun working with them."

There are six returning varsity players who make up the new starting line-up. They are: Kathy Bickler, Donna Drazkowski, Tiernan Leahy, Sue Rushford, Mary Quinn, and Gretchen Stoltenberg.

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Tiernan Leahy said the up-coming season will be strong. "We are looking good at practice and we're working hard. Hopefully, we'll get paid off in the end."

Coach Lonergan is confident the girls can win the conference title.

He also feels that the team to beat will be New Trier.

The JV and freshman squads also look up to par. Lily Lazich, JV member, said, "With all the enthusiasm and determination that this team has we will never be losers in the end."

On Sept. 15, the Hawks will host Highland Park.

Coyne, Charyl Pease, Carolyn Szumal, Carolyn Schultz, Lisa Wittman, Kris Juneman, Julie Loeffler, Gigi Otto, Kristi Meland, Paula Piepho, Donna Smith, Laura Wei bank, Kari Siena, and Liz Roch.

Assistant Coach Bill Lange said, "New Trier will be our toughest competitor. Actually they're the toughest team in the state. Other good teams include Deerfield and Highland Park. How well we place in conference depends on how well the lower half of our lineup plays. Everyone will concede first place to NewTrier but the rest is up for grabs. Our best players are Carolyn Szumal and Charyl Pease. As a doubles team they could be state contenders."

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Running for it all EnAjin Hu/rim

This Tuesday our Cross Country team will compete at home against a good Maine West team, who, according to Coach Kilcullen, is in the thickg of the race for the conference ti-" tie.

For Maine South, the runners to watch for are: Eric Johnson, Steve Getmwl, and Aurelius Hallihan, The outlook for the freshman team looks equally good. Coach Drennan stated, "We had a good turn out this year. There is some fine talent and I am really encouraged."

Meets start at 4:30 p.m. on the corner of Dee Road and Talcott.

Stroking strong

By Loiwa. Cpym

Although the girls swim team lost valuable swimmers last year, eleven returning varsity members are prepared to keep the team afloat. The girls' first meet is against Highland Park today at home. Tomorrow, the Hawks will participate in the Fremd relays.

New Trier could be South's toughest competitor, but that does not drown their determination. Justine Descher commented, "we're small but last year's division title with allmighty." state forward Marty Leever, third year goaly Nick Mitrovich, and four The junior varsity team also looks returning lettermen Dave Ansani, Tom strong and steady. The two seniors Daley, Dave Iverson, and Dan Faith. on the squad, Robbie Swalla andi The juniors won their conference Tricia Kowols, will be valuable thru their experience. as sophomores last year. "Although the defense looks young, I believe After the relays, the girls will they are capable,"Coach Tilley said. take on Glenbrook North on Sept. 18.

Outlook promising for soccer team Maine South varsity soccer team battles Glenbrook South at home this afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

Coach Til ley said "Although it is too early to tell, due to a tougher schedule, we show hope for another varsity title this year."

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Acers •ntr Arlington invitational The Maine South girls' varsity tennis team will play on Saturday, Sept. 12th at the Arlington Invitational. The team will then host Sacred Heart Tues. Sep. 15th, Highland Park Thurs. Sept. 17th, and RichCentral on Sat. Sept. 19th.

The varsity team started their season on Tues., Sept. 8th, against a strong Deerfield team.

Miss Joanne Barnes, the new head coach, stated, "The Maine South tennis team has a lot more experience than I'm used to. The girls have had more lessons from pros and the Park District.

Returning players from the 1980 season include: Lisa Bujan, Laura

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