Vol 22 issue 10

News Briefs

souihwoRcls Vol. 22, No. 10

Maine Township High School South

February 28, 1986

Senior Orchesis member Killeen Leahy practices the Russian splits tor the upcoming concert, Dancin' Daze. Killeen is one of the 24 Orchesis members who will perform In the show which is comp Ie t e Iy choreographed

There will be no classes held on Mon., March 3 in honor of Casmir Pulaski's birthday.

There will no classes held on Tues., March 4 for a Teacher's Institute Day. The annual Girl's Choice Dance,will be held on Sat., March 8, 1986. This dance, entitled "Dancing in the Dark," will begin at 7:30 pm and will end at 10:30. The dance will be held in the Spectator Gym and music will be provided by Ocean. Tickets are available in the bookstore for $9.00 per couple.

Hawkettes win

I by members of I the troupe.

Orchesis presents Dancin' Daze

The Maine South Hawkettes attended an Illinois Drill Team Association competition at Palatine High School on Sat., Feb. 8. Both squads. Varsity and JV attended and kept up their high standards by winning first place honors.

The JV Hawkettes began their season by competing at Hillcrest High School in an invitational contest. Their dance routine, performed to "Baby, I'm a Star," won first place honors as did their prop routine. JV beat out their closest competitors, the Glenbrook South JV Titan Poms and a varsity squad from Thorton Fractional. Palatine was the biggest and most important invitational competition of the season and was the source of main concern for the JV Hawkettes. Going into that competition they faced rival squads from Glenbrook South and Palatine High Schools plus a Varsity squad from Schaumburg High School. The JV Hawkettes won first place by beating out all 11 teams.

The Varsity Hawkettes began their winning season at the Rich Central Invitational and won first place honors in the dance, prop, and kick categories. They also competed at Hillcrest High School and came out on top, winning first place trophies for their dance, prop, and kick routines. The Palatine Invitational was equally as important to the Varsity Hawkettes. As well as performing all three of their four-minute routines, they competed with their eight-minute show. Facing up to their two rivals, Joliet West and Palatine, they gave an excellent performance and won first place as well as qualifying for the State Contest. Varsity Hawkettes took first place honors in the dance and prop categories and a second place in the kick category. They also won a trophy for having the highest score in the eight-minute show out of ail three divisions.

"We were delighted at the number of Maine South students who attended. It was a large contributing factor to our success," stated Miss Barbara Bobrich, sponsor of Varsity and JV Hawkettes.

The Varsity Hawkettes will be competing at the State Contest on March 8 at Illinois State University.

Concert showcases talent and creativity chesis member. Solos will be performed by Andrea DeFotis, Connie Brazile, Nadia Accettulli, and Angela Lederer.

Assisting Orchesis with show preparations is their sponsor, Mrs. Peggy Rushford, and Miss Candy Purdy and Mr. Bob Hunt who serve as Orchesis, Maine South's dance troop, will technical advisors.

According to Mrs. Rushford this year's be presenting their annual concert running Fri., Feb. 8 and Sat., March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and show should prove to be both interesting and Sun'., March 2 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the con- entertaining because "they're really a clever, cert are on sale for $3.00 in the bookstore and creative, and talented group. They really put a lot of work into their dancing." will be available at the door.

This year's concert, "Dancin" Daze" will include a variety of dancing styles including ballet, jazz, modern dance, and conga. Each of Orchesis' 24 members will be performing in three to seven dances choreographed by an Or-

South play to begin competition The Hal Chastain Drama Festival will be held at Maine South on March 7 and 8. There will be competition in dramatics and group interpretation or Reader's Theatre.

In dramatics competition schools compete with one-act plays and have one hour to set up, perform, and strike the set. In Reader's Theatre competitors read dramatic material and are judged on creativity and originality.

Maine South's entry in dramatics will be the one-act play. Impromptu, by Tad Mosel. The cast includes Alisa Regas, '87, as Winifred, a wise-cracking, middle-aged actress who is tired of the theatre and of life; Dean Westman, '89, as Tony, a questioning, young actor who poses the central theme of what is real and what is illusion on the stage; Joe Schwartz, '89, as Ernest, a pompous, know-it-all actor; and Maura Scott, '88, as Lora, a naive, young

country girl who dreams of a glamorous career on the stage.

Impromiu is about these four actors who are called to a deserted theatre and are ordered by a stage manager to improvise a play with the only instruction being that it must be life.

Despite their attempts they are unable to devise a playable plot and they begin to question the value of life when the only play they are able to perform parallels their own lives.

In the Chastain Festival there will be eight plays from area schools competing against the Maine South cast. Maine South is expected to perform well, because according to Mr. Dave Downing, former graduate and director of this year's arena play, "1 think the cast will place well. We have material that the judges, coming from the theatre, will be able to relate to and a strong cast."

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February 28, 1986

Features

Stormy Weather-

Advice to the lovelorn from the overqualifled

by Steve Slaughter The old mailbag has been bulging at the seams a bit lately, so I've decided to answer some of the questions asked by you, the readers. I couldn't, obviously, get to everyone simply due to lack of space and time.

What qualifications do I have to answer such important questions, you might ask? Absolutely none. I have no psychology degree, no experience in professionally helping people.

But I figure you've got to start somewhere. So let's just dive right into those letters, shall we, Dear Steve, I've got a real dilema on my hands. There is this dance coming up and I've got to make a decision about who to ask. There are these two girls 1 could ask (I'll change their names), Mary and Jane.

Mary has been a close family friend for a long time. We grew up togetehr. But now Mar\' is pretty good kx)king and has made it known to me (through someone else) that she wants me to ask her.

Here is where the problem arises: Mary's best friend, Jane, also wants me to ask her. I wouldn't want bad feelings to rises between them, but I don't have Jane's phone number and the only way to get it is to call Mary and to ask her for it. Would

this hurt Mary? I really don't know what to do.

Should I ask Mary for Jane's number or should I just ask Mary?

Ricardo J. Bergetti Dear Ricardo, It appears to me to be very simple. Jane is the better looking one, right? Then of course, ask her. If you have to walk all over Mary to get Jane's number, then by all means, do it.

Considering (hat you have no emotioni ties with either of these giris, you are basing your decision on physical attaction only. Jane is better looking, so the only sensible thing to do is to ask her. Your own self interest is more important than someone else's feelings.

son. I am not a geek, I'm just basically a nice guy. But every time I ask one of them out, they all do about the same thing. She will turn her nose up, laugh in my face, and prance off down the hall. This is really starting to bother me. What's wrong with me?

Signed, Discouraged

Dear Discouraged, There is nothing wrong with you. Please imderstand that. Though you may think you are alone in this problem, take heart. You are not alone. Throughout the history of Maine South, many guys have been faced with this same predicament.

You say that you are an ordinary type guy.

Well, that explains it. After all, Hawkettes are Dear Steve, above that sort of thing. Ordinary. Don't feel I have a serious problem and my self esteem too bad. Even some of the most well-liked guys is really suffering. Ever since I was a seventh have been treated In the manner you slated grader going to my brother's basketball games, above.

I enjoyed, most of all, the Hawkettes.

I can't give you a special formula to get a When I became a freshman I vowed that Hawkette to go out with you. Many have tried someday 1 would go out with a Hawkette. I am and failed. You quite possibly might have to now a senior and have been unsuccessful all of Mve out your entire life without ever having the these years. I am not an unusually strange perhonor of even one measly date with a Hawkette. It is just a fact of life. My advice to you is to find a nice, ordinary giri to date. I'm sorry I couldn't be more positive, but that is one of the grim realities of life.

So there you have it folks. Some answers to types of bands. They also write their own your romantic problems. If you found some of lyrics. When they do write their own music, the my answers helpful, feel free to submit more of whole band is involved. your letters to the Southwards Office. Maybe Music and practicing lead to one thing; gigs. I'll reach into that ol' mailbag one more time.

The type of places they play range form Battleof-the-Bands and V-Show to parties and dances. Two places that have been new for them are school dances and school asssemblies.

And where does money fit into all this? The Southwords >s Ifi* slud«n( ptoductd ntwspap*' ol band is helped by what they call Federal Band Mtint SoulO High School, Puk Rldg; IL. Lattan fo Grants and money from previous appearances. th» editor should b* d»llv»fd to room V-130 or glvn When asked if they made a lot of money, the » a mtmbtr ol tht tdlloiitl atMll list»d btlow.

Out Group is 'in' at Soutli

by Chris Riedel Out Group is a band that is becoming more and more familiar to many Maine South students. Out Group is made up of four South students; Dana Corneilisen, Chris Cubberly, Todd Rowan, and Brad Warren.

How did the band get started? Dana and Chris have been playing their instruments since early grade school and just decided to form a band. Dana plays the guitar while Chris plays drums and sings. Todd entered the band to play bass guitar and Brad plays drums.

When asked about their name they answered, "Many people mistake our name by putting 'the' in front of Out Group when actually there is no 'the'."

When it comes to practicing, Out Group practices only when they have to, such as "when there is a gig to do." They do not practice in a specific place all the time, rather, they practice in different basements.

The members of Out Group from left to The music they play is from many right: Chris Cubberly, Todd Rowan, Dana Cornelisen, and Brad Warren. different

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reply was "absolutely not."

Out Group has been playing together for three years. In that three years they have made about 20 appearances. With graduation coming up so quickly, the band is making their plans for the future.

Itena and Chris plan to still play together, but both Brad and Todd hope to go on to college and continue in their music careers.

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February 28, 1986

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Features

After dance dining suggestions

by Maggie Conlon and Shelly Main March 8th is Girl's Choice. For those of you who plan on attending there are many plans to be made for the evening. Girls usually get excited about this dance almost a full month before guys, asking their date much earlier than a guy would ask his date for any other dance.

There are many restaurants in the area that are nice places to dine after the dance. Many things must be taken into consideration when looking for just the right restaurants. As for location most of the restaurants mentioned are in the area. Other factors such as reservations, type of food served, price, and how late the kitchen is open should definately be considered.

Along with these factors, you do not want to choose a restaurant that your date will not enjoy.

Some dates would feel more comfortable in a restaurant where spoon flipping contests are held while, others may enjoy the more formal atmosphere.

Algauers Located on Milwaukee Ave. in Northbrook, 541-6000. Algauers offers a different atmosphere, overlooking ponds and wildlife.

Most of the entrees range from fresh fish to steak. The prices are moderate, between $10 and $20.

Reservations are accepted and the kitchen closes at 11:30.

Prime rib, cornish nen, shrimp, duck, and lobster are among the dishes served. Ceasar salads are made at the table. The price range is $14.50-$22 (salad not included).

Reservations are needed and they restaurant hours are 6:00-10:00 pm.

ed. Reservations are needed and the restaurant is open from 6:00-11:30.

Aloutte

Located on Green Bay Rd. in Highwood, 433-5600. Aloutte's specialities include French cuisine served in a country inn decor. The menu changes daily, but fish and Oakton St. in Des Plaines, duck are always available and are 299-0011. An unusual restaurant with exquisite sauces and seasondecorated in the style of the roar- ings. Being French tends to coning twenties. With the kitchen closing at 1 a.m., this may be the place to go. Steak and lobster, roast duck and fettuccine are among the moderately priced dishes. Reservations are reccommended.

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tribute to the higher prices. Main courses average $15 and appetisers $5.50. Reservations are required.

Aloutte is open until 10:30 on Saturday evenings.

Fondue Stube 2717 W. Peterson in Chicago, 784-2200. As the name suggests.

Fondue Stube offers chocalate, cheese, and meat fondues. The prices range from $8 to$17 and the kitchen closes at 12:00 pm.

Greek Islands If headed downtown, the Greek Island is a popular restaurant on South Halsted. Fake grapevines, blue and white checked tablecloths, and an open steam table contibute to the lively atmosphere. Typical Greek specialties like broiled red snapper or sea bass, as well as Greek style shrimp are offered. Reservations are encourged at the Islands, where the kitchen closes at 1 a.m. on weekends. Prices are relatively inexpensive, $8-$12.

Hugo's Located in the Hyatt Hotel on Bryn Mawr in Rosemont, 696-1234. Hugo's Gourmet Restaurant is considered the New American style, offering seafood, Mahi Mahi, swordfish, steak, prime rib, and veal. The cost is $16.50-$21.50, salads not includ-

The Bench Mark 6100 N. River Rd. in Rosemont, 698-3100. Continental dining may be found at the Bench Mark.

Thrift shops: an affordable way to stay in style Thrift stores represent different things to different people. To one person they may mean racks of scummy clothes, to another they mean a very affordable way to stay in fashion.

Thrift or resale shops are the place for people who have patience and a lot of imagination and creativity. Being handy with a needle and thread also helps, since most clothes don'X fit exactly when they are first bought.

Besides selling clothes, most stores have a wide variety of other itmes, such as jewelry, books, records, appliances and furniture. If you are the kind of person who is interested in trends from the past, then these are for you.

Even if you're not in need of these items, investigating these treasure-troves is an interesting way to spend a boring day. Most of the time the items you end up buying are found by luck and by searching around a little.

While you benefit by saving money, you will also be helping a good cause. Most of a store's profits go to help others in need.

There are many of these stores in the area, some are close to home such as Encore Classic Ltd, located at 1027 N. Northwest Hwy, and St Mary's Episcopal Church, The Treasure continued on page 4...

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February 28, 1986

Commentary

The Other Side

East meets West: What a learning experience Mr. Robert Schultz reaches AP U.S. History conditions in a way few westerners have been and Government classes at Maine South. permitted since the Communist takeover in

Many Americans know very little if anything about the Far East. This is especially true with regard to the People's Republic of China. Last summer, my wife and I had the opportunity to participate in a bicycle odyssey through the PRC. Like our two sojourns to the U.S.S.R., the primary reason for going to China was pure and simple, curiosity. Curiosity about a completely different way of life. By visiting China we hoped to gain some understanding of the historical process as it applies to this country and its over one billion people.

Considering the relationship our country has had with the PRC since the early 1970*s, and since 1979 when the "open door to modernization" drive was launched by Deng Xiaoping, we thought this was the time to go. By traveling through China via bicycle we were able to observe the Chinese people and their living

a middle-aged woman who used traditional Chinese music from a tape recorder to guide 1949. By carrying on conversations and asking the participants through the various questions we came away with a deep apprecia- movements. tion for this Asian paradox.

After watching the people go through their One experience in particular might be of in- routine we joined in. The exercise period lasted terest to the members of the professional staff about 45 minutes. The session was invigorating and our student body at Maine South. While and yet it was rela.\ing. Though neither my staying in Beijing (Peking) we found out that wife or I spoke Mandarin, we approached the the Chinese day begins at 5:00 A.M. While leader at the end of the class. By using sign taking an early morning walk, my wife and I language we thanked her for this cultural exfound a local park about 20 minutes away perience. Many of the Chinese were surprised from our Huadu Hotel. Hundreds of people to see two westerners join them in this activity. were in the park. It was exercise time! Unlike However, by the fourth day, the "park the United States where the health craze can be people" had accepted us. They not only smiled very trendy, in China, exercise is a way of life. and said ni hao, hello, but a few of them even Most everybody gets involved. We observed a tried to point out our mistakes. They made us large group of men and women doing T'cii-chi feel comfortable within a foreign environment.

Ch'uan.

You might ask yourself, this scenario is inThe Chinese have been practicing these slow teresting, but what message are you trying to ballet-like movements for over 3000 years convey? Simply put, good health. Our daily because of the wonderful sense of well-being it lives are filled with numerous pressures. We gives them. The people in the park were led by experience many frustrations and anxieties.

We all have a need to unwind. You might find that T'ai-chi Ch'uan is beneficial to the whole person. It rela.xes the mind and it's stresses as well as the body. The systematic set of exerIt is advisable, though, that before you head cises help keep the body fit and provide a good out to these places you check what kind of neighborhood you are heading to so that you method of healing pains in the neck, don't find yourself in an uncomfortable situa- shoulders, waist and legs. When properly pertion. However, the cheapest prices are found formed, T'ai-chi Ch'uan can produce remarkable results. My message-try it, you'll in the worst neighborhoods.

Fashion is a trend and trends are known to like it!

The Other Side is an open forum for faculty occur in cycles. If you are discouraged by department store clothes and department store expression. It is provided with the hope that prices then investigate one of these stores. members of the faculty would like to share You'll be very surprised at how cheap clothes their opinions and ideas with the student body can be and that clothes from past years are in a guest column format. Submisssions will be very much in style today. accepted in room V-130.

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Chest and Resale, at 306 South Prospect. The money they receive is for their own use.

There is also the N.S.A.R. Thrift Shoppe located at 7710 W. Touhy and The Bargain Basket Thrift Shop at 6712 N. Northwest Hwy. If you like adventure and don't mind traveling a bit, then there are the Salvation Army, Amvets, Value Villages, and Unique Thrift Stores. Most of these are located in the Chicago area. To obtain addresses of the stores and many others, just call information and you will receive long lists of places to go.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, In a recent article in Southwards ["South's hockey team-is it really ours?" Jan. 31, 1986] the so-called Maine South Hockey Team was highlighted.

Officially the administration does not sponsor a hockey team so they cannot recognize it or give it any publicity. The reason for this is simple, it is a very physical sport, and with flying pucks it is equally dangerous for spectators and players. Following a lawsuit District 207 decided not to recognize a team so the district couldn't be sued.

However, in Southwards Mr. Barker argued that the team benefits from this non-existant status. "The hockey team enjoys the freedom to do what they want to do," said Mr. Barker.

In this regard I have to agree

with him—the hockey team has the freedom to buy their own equipment, rent out their own rink to practice on, and pay their own expenses. 1 don't know about you, but now I feel sorry for the football team who has to accept the free helmets and shoulder pads the school forces them to use.

How about those poor basketball players? I heard that the basketball players had to be physically forced to ride in a free bus to an away game.

Even though the hockey team gets no monetary suppMjn from anyone but themselves, they consistently have an excellent record.

This year the team was undefeated in league play. I wonder how many conference championships the girls' swim team would have if everyone had to go over to Miss Butler's house and practice in her

bathtub.

I think everyone will agree the players and coaches of the team deserve some respect. Not only are they excellent at what they do, but they also possess a great deal of dedication to their sport. They give up their time to practice until 11:00 p.m. because the ice is cheaper to rent at 11:00 than at 3:00. The players play under the name of the Maine South Hawks without the hope of earning a letter, being recognized at an assembly, or even being mentioned on the Monday Morning Sports Report.

The reasons the administration has for not sponsoring a hockey team are understandable, but trying to convince us that the team benefits from not being a school sport is unbelievable to say the least.

C. Todd Jackson, '86

February 28, 1986

Commentary

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Competitive Speakers close season In success The Maine South Contest Speaking team has completed its competitive season. The team, consisting of Suzette Baekelandt, Eric Berg, Frank Blake, Rob Brandenberg, .Andrea DeFotis, Lisa Frantsve, Kim Grichnik, Kevin McAlhaney, Katy McGarry, Carmella Muvihill, Rebecca Phillips, Alisa Regas, Kavita Sabnani, Maura Scott, and Steve Slaughter has shown much improvement this year.

event. Prose Reading. All three qualified for State Sectionals, and .Alisa Regas has qualified

to attended the Scottie Speech Tournaments for first place over-all winners.

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In regular season competition, Suzette Baekelandt took third place in Dramatic Interpretation, Alisa Regas took third place in Verse Reading, and Katy McGarry took fourth, third, and second places in Verse Reading, while every team member was awarded a first, second, or third in an individual round.

At Glenbard South Andrea DeFotis missed placing by one point in Prose Reading, as did the Humorous Duet team of Katy McGarry and Maura Scott at Forestview High School.

On Feb. 1, selected members of the team attended the IHSA Regional Speech competition at Maine West. The Humorous Duet team of Kim Grichnik and Steve Slaughter, Kevin McAlhaney, Katy McGarry, Alisa Regas, and Lisa Frantsve in Original Oratory all qualified for the final rounds of their events.

Overall, Kevin McAlhaney won fourth place in Radio Speaking, Katy McGarry took third in Verse Reading, and Alisa Regas won her

The 1985-86 Competitive Speech Team: front row; Frank Blake (Radio), Rob Brandenburg (Radio), Erik Berg (Prose and Oratory Declamation), Andrea Defotis (Prose and Humorous Interpretation), Lisa Frantsve (Original Oratory). Second row; Maura Scott (Extemporaneous Speaking,

Humorous Duet), Suzette Baeckelandt (Dramatic Interpretation), Kavita Sabnani (Original Oratory). Third row; Kevin McAlhaney (Radio), Katy McGarry (Verse, Humorous Duet), Alisa Regas (Verse and Prose), Kim Grichnik (Humorous Duet), and Steve Slaughter (Humorous Duet).

Waiting for the sun

Zombies concerned with themselves

by Karen Davlin

Sometimes it seems like with all the work and frenzy of life that each person is just a puppet carrying out a small, insignificant part in the overwhelmingly large and formidiable world. Too often we feel like it really doesn't matter what we do, with whom we do it, or how we do it. Life gets to be a sort of game you play with no control or say in your own oi anybody else's destiny.

This is simply not true. Let's take a look at a friend of mine, who, unknowingly, provided a good example of this. We can call her Joan.

Joan was pretty tired one evening and really didn't feel like leaving the house. In fact, she barely had enough energy to yawn. But, she needed a haircut in a bad way. She was tired of people thinking her frontside was the back of her head.

Anyway, she made an appointment at her usual place for 8 p.m. In hopes that she could get home sooner and hit the hay, she left well in advance to get there early. It's a good thing, because she dozed off at a red light.

When she got there, her cutter, Cindy, was still working on the previous customer.

"Have a seat, Joan. You can watch me convert this woman into a shining splendor of beauty."

She needed it, too. The lady looked as though she'd been dragged across one of those floor of nails that strange tribes jump around on, or scratched in the face with Brilio Pads all day, or forced to sit through an entire physics film festival or something. This woman was not enjoying herself.

Joan sat down, and notiding the lady's condition, she couldn't help but feel that someone should do something to make this woman anile.

Truthfully, it was an effort. Joan didn't feel like bothering with this lady she didn't even know. "There are so many people in the world, why do I need to put forth effort for this one?" But she did.

Joan soon discovered that the lady was a businesswoman [in sales] and that things had not been going very well lately. With an ear there, the lady went on, stopping only to crack a smile at Joan's comments or remarks.

Soon the lady was sitting up straight in her chair, no longer a slump ot dejected mass. She

started to laugh a little. By the time she was finished and had paid she was walking out the door, turning back now and then to smile at Cindy and Joan. The transformation was incredible.

Joan couldn't help but wonder as she stepped toward the chair herself what would have happened if she had not said anything to that sales lady. Joan could have just as easily sat there and minded her own business, not said a word, and been a mere slump of mass herself!

But because oi her effort, one lady was going to go home and laugh, not curse her goldfish or children. If you think our world is bad now, it's kind of scary to think what it would be like if no one ever tried: if that nice lunch lady didn't tell you to have a good day, if that stranger didn't help you pick up the books you dropped [even silly little things like that count]...the list goes on.

I guess it's each person himself [or herself] who decides whether the world will consist of a bunch of zombies who are too concerned with themselves to bother with others, or if it will consist of humans, aware of and willing to be responsible for each other.

Sports

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February 28, 1986

Girls basketball plays New Trier Team member Lisa Hennessy, '87, believes, "We're working together really well; after our big win with Maria, we have a lot of confidence. We just have to be tough and work as a team."

The IHSA regionals will begin Mon., March Maine South-Sl, Glenbrook North-26 3 here at Maine South. The Hawks are Top scorer- Mary Carroll with 14 scheduled to play St. Scholastica at 6:30 p.m., points. and Maine East will compete against Niles North at 8 p.m. The finals will then be held at Maine Soutli-58, Maria-44 7:00 p.m. on Thurs., March 6.

Top scorers-Liz Ciprian with 16 Maine South has been seated for number points and 12 rebounds. Mary Carroll one in this year's regionals, followed by Nilev with 16 points. Lisa Hennessy with IC in the number two position and Maine East points. and St.Scholastica in three and four, respectively. However, as Coach Deines said, "Saint Scholastica is a pretty competitive team, and

By Meredith Brammeier the Catholic League in which they play is a Tonight at 7:30 p.m. the girls' varsity good conference." basketball team will compete against .Mew The Hawks won last year's regionals, which Trier in their last regular conference game of also took place at Maine South. "Last year we the season. had an awful lot of fun cutting our own nets The Trevains have been rated among the top down," stated Coach Deines. "We would sure 16 teams in the Chicago area by the Chicago like to do that again."

Sun-Times. Thus far, New Trier has lost only three games in the season and their conference record is 6-1, close behind the impressive Senior Ram Juckett goes up for a record of 7-0 which is held by the Hawks. basket during the recent game against The game will be held at New Trier, which is Maria High School. The Hawks beat Maria "one of the tough gyms to go and play in," by the score of 58-44. stated Coach Mike Deines.

Highlights

3 Hawks begin state tournament

by Wayne Coble The Hawks have begun play in the Maine West Sectional, and the winner of this game versus Fenton will meet the winner of the Maine West/ Elk Grove game. Coach Nelson is very confident going into the sectionals and feels "that we can play with the best of them."

All the teams in the Maine West Sectional are very patient and will take the time to get a good shot. They are teams that must control the game tempo and wait for opportunities to come in the form of opponent's mistakes.

Coach Nelson feels that the keys to winning the state tournament will be patience and minimizing mistakes. The patience factor will keep the team competitive, while the stabilization will come through good defense and strong rebounding.

Coach Nelson believes that the year's losses were a result of an impatient defense and the Seniors Mike Juneman (50) and Drake Dietrick (34) fight for a rebound during a recent Hawks basketball game. The team is now playing in the state regionals and the winner of the Maine South-Fenton will play the winner of the Maine West-Elk Grove game.

inability to pull down rebounds.

The team is coming off a game against Evanston which Coach Nelson believes will be a barometer of how the team will play going into the sectionals.

The tournament generates new excitement because all the teams start with a clean slate.

The "second season" gives all the teams a chance at the ultimate goal, the state finals downstate. Though this is the ultimate goal, Coach Nelson believes he and the team must take each game one at a time because with any loss the season ends. " The Hawks are building steam going into the tournament. They won a 74-65 decision over Glenbrook North in what was a very close game. The keys to winning this game were good consistancy and execution; all five players contributed on every trip down the floor.

Top scorers were Mark Kubow with 20 points, Mike Juneman with 19, Gary Francis, 11. and Paul Leongas, 8. Drake Dietrick also played a fine game, contributing greatly both defensively and with rebounding.

If the Hawks can play up to expectations, and without giving up on team-style play, they should be expected to play quite well and advance throughout the state tournament.