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Brigadoon to appear on Friday This year's spring musical, Brigadoon, will be performed on April 24, 25, and 26 and on May 2, 3, and 4. The show is under the direction of Mr. Don Martello with Mr. Irwin Bell and Mr. Wedter Fleschig directing the chorus.

The musical centers around two American hunters who, while vacationing in the Scottish highlands, stumble upon a quaint, mysterious village, Brigadoon. The town has been put under a magical spell which awakens the sleeping town once every 100 years for one day onlyWhen the two hunters, Tommy Albright(Darren Bochat and Mark Lundell) and Jeff Douglas(Jeff Burgis and George Brant) arrive, the whole town is preparing for the wedding that is to take place later in the day between Charlie Dalrymple(Nelson Pictured rehearsing are members of the Paredez and Wayne Goble) and Jean Brigadoon vocai chorus, Kristin Haller, MacLaren(Kim Grichnik and Yvonne Beth Morandl, and Michelle Rente.

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Tommy and Jeff are greeted warmly and Tommy meets Fiona MacLaren(Ann Heurich and Meg Parson), the older sister of the bride with whom he soon falls in love. In the meantime, his friend Jeff is being pursued by the town flirt, Meg Brockie(Colette Pusczan and Maura Scott).

The plot twists when the jilted admirer of the bride, Harry Beaton decides to run away and, thus, break the spell on the enchanted village. The events that follow add to the suspense and excitement of the play. A surprise ending is a most fitting conclusibn to this delightful and entertaining production.

The stage and sound crew is working diligently as well as quickly to finish the sets on time for the performances. These sets are quite elaborate and call for a large crew with many talented and skilled workers which the Brigadoon crew is fortunate enough to have. Crew is here after school on all weekdays and also on Saturdays in order to complete the constructed sets and the many back drops that will be sure to enhance the production.

The orchestra, led by Mr. Gordon McLean, also rehearses every day after school in order to perfect their music. They will perform all of the music and accompany the leads in such songs as "I'll Go Home With Bonnie Jean," "My Mother's Weddin' Day," and "Waitin' for My Dearie."

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Students honored for February work The names of the February Students of the Month were announced during the second week of March. They are: Science: Stella Anagnostou, Christopher Benben, Dennis Frantsve, Neil Hauser, Ann Heurich, Lisa Heyden, Nancy Hua, Alex Keenan, Jim Kowats, Tim Musa, and John Nelson.

Foreign Language: Bill Bauer, Brian Fortney, Dennis Frantsve, James Kowats, Margaret Lobitz, Kelly O'Connor, Maureen Sheehan, Charles Stanke, and Laura Wagner.

Social Science: Jeffrey Bostic, Christine Colucci, Laura Hanson, Anthony LoSasso, Jay Pinto, Wess Vanden Brink, and Traci Wiard.

Engiisli: Christopher Bostic, Dale Buranosky, Lorie Ann Crosson, Brenden Cyze, Wendy Fyke, Sarah Hess, Joanne

Hwang, Michelle Joesten, Melanie Kaplan, Heather Phillips, Cheryl Roma, Kim Schrage, Lisa Treskow, and Kathy Safavi.

Mathematics: Laura Zeman, Trent Agenlian, Thomas Bauer, Christine Gnutek, Krista Grose, Robert Lentz, Thomas Thein, Brian Thunberg, and Kris White.

Girls' P.E.: Jill Palicki, Melissa Muck, Heather McCabe, Michelle Joesten, Laura Brahos, Corinne Schneider, and Megan Parson.

Boys' P.E.: Steve Berecz, William Greer, Eric Hibbeler, Luke Kelleher, Mike Yadgar, and Aaron Jackson.

Industrial Education: Melinda McCormick, Dan Brant, Andrew Bryzak, Eric Peterson, and Brett Barry.

Home Economics: Amy Josefson, Robin

Camera investigated by science The Maine South science department is hoping to buy several mini-cams for the 1987-88 school year. The idea originated when the company that maintains and repairs South's microscopes brought one for a trail period.

These cameras or Closed Circuit Video Microscopy (CCVM) Systems are hooked up to a color monitor which can then be attached to a microscope. The image of what is under the microscope is then broadcast onto the monitor. Each system is expected to cost ap-

proximately $2000 and according to the science department chairman, Jerrol Windbigler, it is a very good investment. Mr. Windbigler stated, "The pictures shown in the text book can't compare with the real thing."

Right now all the Biology teachers area experimenting with the cameras in the class situation for one week. If the teachers recommend purchasing the systems then the idea will be presented to the Board of Education for funding to all the Maine Township schools.

Harris, Elizabeth Kowols, Kathryn Metzinger, and Kathleen Rowan.

Drivers' Education: Paul Brown, Gary Norden, Tom Dickey and Pete Palombizio.

Music: Dathan Paterno, Eric Johanson, and Lesley Tomko. Business Education: Kristi Frank, Laura Hanson, Ron Kenyeri, Kristen Kimura, Donna Matz, and Sally Rasmussen.

Art: Amy Smithe, Maribeth Sychango, Steve Lalik, and Pete Del Re.

News Briefs No dasses will be held on Fri., April 17, in observation of Good Friday.

Thurs., April 23, will be a lialf-day workshop for all students.

Language Honors night will be held on Tues., May 5, at 7 pm.

The Spring Music Concert will be held on Fri., May 8, at 8 pm in the Auditorium.

Sat., May 9, at 8 pm the annual Pops Concert will be held in the Spectator Gym.

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News

'Southfest '87: an exciting day'

The 1987 Southfest, held on March 2S, was kicked off by the Illinois State Gamma Phi Circus. The circus performed a variety of circus stunts and tricks.

Editorial

The purpose of Southfest was to provide the students a day full of enriching opportunities.

Through Southfest, students were able to encounter various types of experiences ranging from the arts to the sciences. This was only the third year that Maine South has held such an enlighenign event, and Southfest 1987 was the most successful of them all.

A similar type of event was held at Maine North High School where only a few guest speakers were represented. Mr. Drennan and Mr. Kerth picked up on this idea and envisioned such an event at Maine South. Soon, this became a reality. A voluntary committee was formed to turn these ideas into action.

This year, the committee was made up of deven faculty members, who volunteered their time and efforts to make Southfest successful.

Preparations for this year's Southfest had started last spring. The committee had met about once a week, but during the months before Southfest, they met nearly every day of the week after regular school hours. Many sources including magazines and local newspapers were used to contact the performers. A type of contract was then drawn up

between the performers and the school. Formnately, all 63 performers were present at Southfest this year.

There was much concern about the attendance level since over the last two years, student attendance had dropped below the average on this particular day. In face, this year was to determine whether Southfest was to be continued or not. One solution to the jM-oblem (suggested by Dr. Cachur) was that PTC call every household to inform the parents that Southfest was in face a regular school day. The parents' efforts was a real success because nearly 84 percent of the student body showed up, as compared to 68 percent last year.

Another reason why Southfest was successful was because of the selection process.

Students were asked to select eight to ten dioices, while last year students selected only three for each hour. This year's method gave the students a far greater chance to obtain their dioice. In addition, a survey was taken about a month before Southfest to allow the committee members to know where each performer continued on page 5

We are the Hawks—are we the best?

A visitor strolls down the hallowed halls of Maine South, marveUng at how privileged the students who are able to attend such a wonderful educational establishment are. As the visitor inspects this opportunity-filled building, what does he first notice? The new weight room in the girls locker room? The various display cases and the Students of the Month? The new stage in the auditorium?

No. The first things that catch the visitor's eye are the papers, apple cores, wrappers, and other miscellaneous items strewn across the hall fioors; the cigarette ashes scattered on the bathroom floors and toilet seats; the chewedup gum and tobacco in the drinking fountains.

Beautiful sights, don't you think?

The visitor must think so. After all, the Maine South students are the creme de la creme of society, aren't they? Their fathers pat them on the back when they are announced Illinois State Scholars; their mothers beam with pride when they tell their friends that their little

gjrl is getting a Maine South education, one of the best around. And what these students do must reflect their higher intelligence level, their appreciation for the opportunities being offered them, their pride in their school.

Smiling, the visitor sits on one of the painted benches by the PA wing, upon which various names have been randomly scratched. Yes, the students do reveal their appreciation of the large, spacious building and up-to-date facilities available to them. Unquestionably, they reahze that many high schools across the United States offer only one freshman English class, consider themselves lucky if they can put together a football team from the ICX) enrolled students, and rejoice if they have one shoebox of a gym.

Yes, the visitor muses, the community has a right to be proud of Maine South. Its students are so engrossed in the educational process, so enthralled by the innumerable advantages of attending this fine school that they forget

M.S. sophomores score high on math exam The American High School Mathematics Examination(AHSME) was given on March 3 to over 80 Maine South students. The purpose of the examination is to identify talented high school students in the field of mathematics. katie Flener, a sophomore, was the high scorer for Maine South. Her score was high enough to earn National Honor Roll status in this prestigious national examination and to qualify her for the American Invitational

Mathematics Examination(AIME) to be held later this year. Last year, only 1 percent of the more than 500,000 students who took the AHMSE qualified for the National Honor Roll and the AIME. Two other sophomores distinguished themselves on the AHSME contest by scoring high enough to be placed on the National Merit Roll. Jeff St. John and Mark Denzel are accorded this honor as their scores are extremely high for their grade level.

wnere the garbage cans are; they have become so well-informed in Health class that they must retire to the bathrooms and baptize the sinks with the ashes of their new-found knowledge; they have acquired such a thirst for knowledge that they delight in discovering how many thirsty people they can make nauseous from discarding their tobacco remains in the drinking fountains.

Yes, Mr. Visitor, that's Maine South for you. Hopefully, you will leave this building more enlightened than when you came. And, hopefully, the students will be proud of the impression they have made on you.

After all, "We are the Hawks, and the Hawks are the best!"

87-88 Junior Leaders The 1987-88 Junior Leaders were recently announced by physical education teacher, Miss Finneran.

The 32 girls are: Christine Albright, Kristen Algminas, Laurie K. Anderson, Melissa Harrington, Jennifer Burkhardt, Kimberly Casper, Elizabeth Cole, Amy Darlington, Debbie Dean, Kristina Dcmetry, Karen Dowgiallo, Colleen Durack, Elizabeth DuBrock, Kristi Frank, Eleni Georgatsos, Holly Heiser, Karen Kerver, Kristen Kimura, Jamie Kleis, Carlyn Krystal, Barbara Larson, Jody McCormick, Amy Mast, Kathryn Metzinger, Kimberly Mundt, Kathryn Oberheide, Cathalyn Restivo, Cynthia Rigali, Carolyn Seng, Kristin Thorsson, Kimberiy Ulrich, Lorraine Wilkens.

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View from the Stairs

Changes could benefit reports Second semester slump time. Whether it's a myth or not, the administration wants to do its part to encourage good grades, not only second semester, but always. The latest steps taken towards that effort are the new Supplementary Progress Reports. They are a great idea. With mandatory progress reports sent home every mid-quarter, students will be more motivated to keep their grades up. Also, by sending the reports home via students, they are enforcing elements of trust and responsibility.

I know the new progress reports will continue at Maine South (once something is established here, it is very hard to change it), however, they are not infallible and I hope that in order to make the reports even more successful, the administration will consider the following suggestions.

Obviously, the whole idea of the progress report is to record one's "progress" throughout the year. However, in some ways, these new reports are more like "regress" reports. I say this because the cards possess

,/<{^ar many more opportunities for negative comments than positive ones. Of the twenty-one categories on the cards, fifteen are negative while only six are positive. Of course, the need for recommendations and such is realized, but perhaps if the ratio between the two sides were closer, the student's feelings towards the cards and the reasons for administering them might change.

The cards should also allow more distinction between passing and failing grades. As it stands now, the cards acknowledge danger of failing (D), failing (F), and passing (A,B,or C).

In order to promote a more positive attitude, the reports should include space for distinction between good grades (perhaps categories such as excellent, very good, and satisfactory).

Students who work hard for good grades deserve more than the general comment of "passing."

Unless distinctions between grades are made, the new reports aren't worth anything more than the old ones were. The old reports

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were sent out only when a student's grade was in trouble. With the new system, reports are sent regardless of the student's standing. Since the student's grades aren't distinguished beyond the blanket phrase of "passing," unless the student is failing, no information has been disclosed that wasn't known beforehand. Until space for good grades is provided, progress cannot be accurately recorded.

The new progress reports do provide an added incentive to maintain good standing in school because they are mandatory for every subject and because they occur every mid quarter. The mere fact that the administration is trusting us to bring them home ourselves shows that they do make an effort to treat us as adults. When used correctly, the new progress reports can be used in an effort towards success in school. By making the few minor changes stated above, the students will be more willing to do so.

In Case We Survive

The Breakfast Club: the way it is? "...And these children that you spit on—as they try to change their world—are immune to your consultations—they're quite aware of what they're going through..." What a rebel yell, ya? Kind of makes you want to shake up the system, wear a "QUESTION AUTHORITY" t-shirt, or at least walk around with a look on your face that says, "Back off, man.

I'm an adolescent." Ooh yeah.

Remember the first time you saw The Breakfast Club! I do. I went home, turned up the kind of music most parents hate, and set about constructing a shrine for John Hughes (the director). I was convinced that he was an undercover Maine South student (or maybe the new rent-a-cop?) who lurked about in the cafeteria, listening to all of our conversations.

How else could he KNOW our deepest, darkest secrets? My best friend and I even took our dads to see the movie. "That's the way it really is!" we said. "That's us!" They were unimpressed and sort of confused, and they wanted to know which characters we identified with.

(Why, all of them, of course!) But that was over two years ago.

Now that I've seen most of the rest of Hughes' movies, I think I'm finally beginning to catch on. Sixteen Candles, Ferris Bueller's ^y Off, Pretty in Pink, etc. Not bad movies, right? They've got a good beat and you can dance to them. But last night I saw Some Kind of Wonderful, and now I think I've got it.

See, it just doesn't happen that way. All of the main characters in his films, no matter how

obnoxious they are or how differently they dress or how poor they are, are very (face it) attractive. Even the characters that are supposed to be The Weirdos wouldn't stand alone at Maine South's beach party for more than fifteen seconds. And no matter how difficult and overwhelming the conflict seems, those movies always, always turn out okay—boy gets girl or vice versa or whatever the situation happens to be.

So why, even though I rationally know all this, do I still walk out of every one of his movies feeling like standing on top of a van playing air guitar? Why, in spite of the fact that I am completely aware that these characters and this plot is totally contrived and manipulating, do I immediately want to ransack my closet for the most outrageous, noticeable clothes I have? (After Pretty in Pink I wore a neon-striped trench coat for a week.)

Why does anyone?

Maybe it's because all of us (US meaning you, me, our peers) still have that basic childhood instinct—we want to believe in magic. You know, the Easter Bunny, Andrew McCarthy—same difference, really. So despite all the obvious facts of reality staring us in the face, we manage to create a fantasy world somewhere deep in our hearts. We long for that magic kingdom to come to life, so when someone as talented as John Hughes comes along and says, "believe," we are more than happy to comply.

I know, all this sounds sort of silly when all

we are talking about is a pouting redhead in a couple successful flicks. And it is. That's my point. There are some long-standing problems that simply cannot be resolved within a twohour time frame. For example, how many of you wondered what happened Monday after Saturday detention in The Breakfast Club!

I'm willing to place bets that John Bender pawned the diamond earring, and Brian Johnson failed shop and didn't get into U. of I. What I'm trying to say, I guess, (yes. Ash, what exactly are you trying to say?) is that we should appreciate those movies for what they're worth. They give us hope, and they make us feel good about our differences. Just try not to be too disappointed when the happy ending doesn't happen quite the way it's supposed to. You really never know, there could be a sequel.

Letters to the Editor or submissions to the faculty column, "The Other Side" for publication in the next issue of Southwards must be turned in to V-130 by Mon., April 20.

Southwards Is also looking for interested students to be a part of the 1987-88 Southwards staff. Editorial positions are available as well as positions as reporters, photographers, commentary writers, and typists.

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Good Mourning

^W Would you please enlighten me?

As I was walking through the halls one day, I passed this certain person. While saying hello, I remembered that I had gone out with him some years ago. Then I thought about what kids do today. Or if they are doing anything at all. Do they still say they are going out with so and so? I rarely hear of it. Going out—it was the ultimate commitment between two people if I remember correctly. But such serious relationships would always end traumatically. Many times I have witnessed between other couples the HLMTMSIDLH Syndrome where "he likes me too much so I don't like him" and vice versa. It seems idiotic that people would break up because of this; isn't the idea that you want the other person to like you? Well, I guess that takes all the fun and excitement out of the relationship. The classic story of you want something until you have it.

So then we moved on to something more modern; the act of seeing someone. I could never quite grasp what seeing a person entailed. I don't think others could either; that's why they used the term. It left you free to see

other ijeople, but also when you felt so inclined to get together with that person you've made the commitment to, you could because you were seeing each other. So you could be seeing 10 to 20 at a time (I suppose anyone in visible range) and it would all be legal and no one Nwxjld get hurt Uh...sute. I've also observed the "let's just see each other" line being used many a time as a step down from the going out thing.

But I think that it should have been rephrased to "I don't have enough of a spine to tell you that I have no feelings left for you whatsoever, so let's just see each other." In other words it's just a cop-out for those people that have shared so much and don't want to

—(dorsal anatomy) off at the people who are trying to make it work.

But now we are in the 80's (even though we have all been in the 80's for quite some time), where it seems that most people don't burden themselves with those heavy relationships I've mentioned earlier. Those with less morals can "fool around." And usually one does end up looking like a fool in those situations. Or, if you are hip enough, I guess you could just "hang out" with another person. But since I have dropped out of the dating scene or the lack of the dating scene, I will decline from defining those two terms in fear of misconception or ridiculing people.

The dating scene—that was the point of this hurt the other, so instead of breaking it off, you try to soften the blow. But the other half of the article. What ever happened to taking someone couple, the one who has the HLMTMSIDLH out on a date? You know, actually going OT SLMTMSIDLH syndrome, will twist seeing someplace, besides a party, with someone payeach other around in their minds to what they ing some money and trying to make intelligent want it to mean: that you still like them. And conversation with this person you would like you'll never get rid of that pathetically lovesick to know? It seems that people who are "going person. Whoever created the institution of out" get so caught up in the whole relationship seeing another person must be laughing his ...continued on next page

What's goin' down'

Musings on life, lasers, and M.S. he AnORYmoua Coiumnls^ Four day weekends are great. You stay out late, sleep until noon, and then come back to school feeling more tired than when you left on Friday.

I heard about a kid that held up a gay rights sign during a history debate. Hmmmmmm.

I don't know about your homeroom, but mine is too crowded. It's in a lecture hall. And, of course, my seat is in the middle of the row which means that if I'm late in getting to my seat, I have to squirm past fifty people doing their term papers (due first period) to sit down.

The laser checkouts at the grocery store aren't any faster, just more tech. Progress.

The covers of movies in the video store lie.

They make you rent movies no sane person wouild pay to see.

Have you seen the new kiddy show on Channel 11, Square One? No? It's cool, man. It's sort of like Sesame Street Vice!

Just think—in three short years the nineties ^ ) will be here.

Can't you wait until next year when 2000 students simultaneously stampede toward their tockers, get their books, go to the parking lot, and then proceed to hit as many people and cars as possible when all of them leave at the same time from their "ncw-and-improved" eight period day?

Why is it that every time you go to church late the seats by the aisles at the back are taken and you have to walk all the way to the front of the

diurch to get a seat which getting to requires twisting your body around 12 people's knees and bumping into various staring personae?

How did Brooke Shields get into Princeton?

Must have been the interview: "My interests are posing naked at age 12, wearing tight jeans, and making a few risque flicks with the guidance of my mother. Now I just appear on Bob Hope specials. His humor is so spontaneous. I love the man."

"Well, Brooke, that's just what we look for here at Princeton."

This just-say-no thing is getting out of hand.

Just say no to drugs, Just say no to taxes.

Just say no to Hare Krishnas, Just say no to anabolic steroids. Just say no to urine or lie detector tests, etc, etc, etc.

Why is everybody getting contact lenses and Tommy Hilfinger oxfords?

No matter how bored you are, never rent Barbarian Queen, because it is the stupidest movie ever made. For example, the line after the title is "no one could touch her naked steel." Now let me tell you, this is a lie: quite a few people touched her "naked steel" (whatever that means, I take it to mean something that is unprintable) in the fihn.

I think Nancy Reagan should be impeached and thrown out of office.

Somebody should take a sledgehammer and anash the cars parked four spaces out from the last marked spot in the jock lot. They block my

way in in the morning, and I need every second. It takes a skilled person to shde into homeroom at precisely 7:59:52 everyday, and cars in the way don't help.

Words to be excised from you vocabulary: dude, man, babe, dork, like, cool (used to mean something other than of lower temperature), burning (used to mean something other than on fire), and finally, all seventies slang such as groovy, heavy, square, far out, cool it, chick. (For other such words see Warriner's, slang, page 288) And with that I shall end.

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Teen suicide: a sociai taboo?

When the three teens were found, they had been dead for about an hour. The garage door was shut and the car was still running. There were no signs of a struggle. Suicide. No clues were left behind, no reasons, no answers...except the suicide of a close friend three weeks prior, withdrawn behavior, mood swings, and dropping grades. This story has been publicized throughout the United States in various forms with various circumstances, but the endings are all the same...we are experiencing an epidemic of teen-age suicides.

According to statistics compiled by educational psychologist, J. Chapman Lucas, the suicide rate of people between the ages of 15 and 24 has tripled since 1950. This leads to the even more disturbing 50,000 15-24 year olds who have taken their own lives in the past ten years. And thus, the age old question...Why? One reason why this rate has undergone a dramatic increase is the fact that our society doesn't talk about suicide. It is considered a "social taboo." There are many warning signs of suicide, such as depression, withdrawal

from loved ones, life-endangering behavior and others Usted above.

According to experts, others should approach the person who is exhibiting these signs, and ask them, "Are you contemplating suicide?" There is where the risk comes in. In our society many people are too concerned with image, and are afraid of embarassment if the supposedly suicidal friend laughed and said, "No way, are you?" There is an element of risk in anything, and isn't someone's life worth taking that risk? There may be other lives at stake also.

Recently, suicide pacts made between friends and siblings are being mentioned on the news, but only after the fact. Nobody can help them now. However, help is available to these people who are sending out the warning signs.

In addition to talking to family and friends.

The Old Orchard Hospital Psychiatric Assessment Team offers 24 hour a day help at no charge to the patient. The telephone number is 679-0768. Another way to find help is to call

Southfest success continued can be placed, again, this was done for the benefit of the students.

Southfest was a result of the efforts made by not only the parents and the faculty members, but it was a group effort made by everyone at Maine South, including the students. Various clubs donated over $2000 to fund this event.

As Mr. Kerth remarked, "This was the best Southfest ever because of the students."

The evening program on March 24 was also designed as a fund-raiser. The program included dance, music, and comedy groups. It was

here where mcuh of the enthusiasm had started and continued to the following day.

Plans for Southfest '88 have already begun.

Much of the success of next year is program depends ofn the input of the students.

Students are urged to make any recommendations or suggestions to the committee for a even more successful program next year.

Dr. Cachur summed up Southfest '87: "It was an exciting day. There was an atmosphere of enthusiam from both the students and the staff."

Soccer force to face Maine East Demons Saturday On Mon., March 30, the Hawk soccer team began their season at home. Facing Schaumburg, the Hawks won by a score of 2-1. Amy Stenholt scored the first Hawk goal in the first quarter, and Julie Spapperi, assisted by Amy Stenholt, contributed the second goal.

Melissa Muck played an outstanding game as goalie, holding Schaumburg to a single goal.

Other Hawk starters included: forwards Amy Stenholt, Julie Spapperi, and Chris Pintz; Lauren Scherer as center half; and halfbacks

Nancy Gorski, Laurie Anderson and Eileen Bunch. Katty Caithamer, Kelly Schaefer, and Robbie Ligammari joined the Hawk force as fullbacks.

The challenge continued as the Hawks faced Palatine on Tues., March 31 at home, and won 3-1.

Julie Spapperi started the scoring drive, contributing two goals. Amy Stenholt added the third goal as the Hawks dropped another one in the "W" column.

the suicide hotline at 947-8300. Trained professionals are on duty 24 hours a day.

This trend toward suicide as a "permanent solution to a temporary problem" is growing in our country, and it's our duty to be on the look out for the signs of a suicidal friend. Who knows, those three teens dead in the garage could live in your state, or your city, or be your friends, or even your brothers or sisters. Or you.

Coscioni cont continued from page 4 business that they don't actually go out. And, also, they and others have lost track of the purpose: to be social, meet new people, and learn to get along with others in a humane setting.

By dating you also come to learn what qualities you would like the other person to have or not to have. Going out with someone for 2 years, 5 months and 12 days might sound impressive but you are not going to marry the fool so why waste so much time when you could be meeting a whole array of people? I suppose if you like someone you'll want to spend time with them, but more often than not the relationship becomes a habit, a type of security than can't be broken without someone getting hurt. Anyway, back to taking someone on a date. I am implying this on a friendly term where either the boy or girl can ask and it's casual enough so the person who is asked doesn't feel they owe (you know what three letter word owe stands for) the other person anything. And hopefully people would ask someone that they don't know so well, or friends that they would want to know better on a one to one basis. Dating is a perfect solution in that it can be a one night experience (I don't mean one night stand) or you can go out many times together if it works out.

I suppose something along those lines would be just too logical, and I'm probably just out of touch with what youth are really doing today.

Lord knows what could be going on. I even thought that roller rinks were still fashionable.

(They have gone out of business for those people who are out of touch like me.)

Baseballâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Hawks to challenge Highland Park Giants tonight The Maine South baseball team is beginning another optimistic season after coming off of a ^ ^ strong 19-11 record from last year.

Head coach Gerald Romes' overall goal is to win the conference, which should prove to be difficult as they must battle old time foes New Trier and Evanston.

The key to success will lie in the pitching staff as seniors Dave Malin, Bill Paris, and Joe

Mazukelli, return to the mound after racking 9 Besides pitching, the Hawks possess a strong of Maine South's 19 wins last year. defense, especially in the infield. Despite the Despite the high confidence level in the pit- loss of catcher Tom Gatz, this year's club ching staff. Coach Romes feels that it lacks should prove to be better than last year's. depth, a weakness he feels will "be overcome As for hitting, the Hawks aren't concenby attitude and determination." He also feels trating on power hitting, but as Coach Romes this weakness can be bypassed with experience, puts it, they hit above average, which is imporsince Maine South will have ten seniors return- tant since the Hawks will not have to put its ing from last year. faith in just one person to generate offense.

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April 16,1987

Hawk badminton to face West The Girls' Badminton team began their schedule on March 17 at Conant. Although the Hawk team lost overall, the number one doubles team of Rubine Petruleas and Rochelle Fran won their sets. The number two doubles team, Julie Thein and Belva Shinn, also won a tough match in which they split sets and had to play three games as opposed to the usual two out of three.

On March 21 they traveled to the CSL Invitational. The Hawks placed fifth overall, just one-and-a-half points away from the fourthplaced team, Evanston.

An outstanding individual performance came from Rubine Petruleas, playing first singles, who placed sixth in the A singles tourney.

Other singles players for the season include: Rochelle Fran, playing second singles; Kerri Owens, third; Belva Shinn, fourth; and Julie

Thein, fifth. Michelle Joesten, Shannon Gill, Kelly Gill, Peggy Fogarty, and Michelle Canar also add to the Hawk singles force.

Seniors Michelle Joesten and Kerri Owens play third doubles, and Peggy Fogarty and Shannon Gill occupy the fourth doubles position, and will compete in ujKoming meets following Spring Break.

On Tuesday, March 24, the Hawks beat Schaumburg with a meet score of 13-2. Against the Deerfield team, on March 25, the Hawks did not fare as well. They lost 5-10 while Shannon Gill and Peggy Fogarty and Michelle Joesten and Julie Thein both won their respective doubles matches.

Rubine Petruleas teams with Rochelle Fran in a recent badminton match. Rubine and Rochelle, the number one doubles team, are pictured here in a match against Conant on March 17.

Hawks vs. Giantsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Softball team to travel to Highland Park The Varsity softball season recently began with two wins at home against Hoffman Estates on March 28.

The first game of the double-header was ended in the fifth inning as the Hawks slaughtered Hoffman Estates by a score of 11-0. Hence, when either team is ahead by ten points or more in the bottom of the fifth, the "slaughter rule" goes into effect and the game ends.

A fine individual performance came from {Mtcher Susie Kashul, who began her season by pitching a no-walk shutout. Junior Kim Komacki played an outstanding game as catcher, as did Trina Ciezykowski at third, Cathy Qprian at shortstop, and Traci Minor at second.

opposed to seven, innings again. Senior Beth Carroll pitched a fine game and was backed up by the rest of the Hawk force: Kathy Christensen, Karen Walker, Cheryl Roma, Sandra Soeder, and Jenny Richter. Kathy Lekan also joins the force behind the plate as catcher.

The Hawks' aggressiveness continued throughout the second game as well, as they won 18-0 against Hoffman Estates in five, as

The Hawks' rigorous practice schedule will be put to the test as they face three to five games per week in the near future.

Hawk track teams begin outdoor schedules At the finish of the indoor track season, the Varsity holds a 2-3 record, while the sophomores are 4-1.

Leading the way in sprints is junior Rob Lentz, who also excels in the hurdle races and the triple jump. Recently, Lentz won the high hurdle race in a meet record at Wheeling, and took a second in both the triple jump and high hurdle race the next day at the Demon 12-team Relays.

The mile relay took a fourth place finish at the relays, with a year's best time of 3:41.

Middle distance runner Eric Britcher hopes to improve upon his last year's best, in which he came within one place of qualifying for state.

Senior Luke Kelleher leads the way in the mile, and is a major factor in the two-mile relay.

Finally, this year's mile relay promises to maintain its wirming tradition while competing

for both the conference and sectional titles.

At the conclusion of the indoor track The team, consisting of Lentz, Britcher, season, and with the outdoor track season well Charlie Kennedy, and Franco Dooley looks underway, the girls track team remains optimistically towards the future and hopes to undefeated in dual and tri-meets. land a spot in the state finals in May. Outstanding members of this year's Hawk team include: Christy Ward, hurdles; Pat Harris, Nicole Jacoby, Alice Raidl, and Carolyn Krystal in the sprint relays; Chris Pater in the quarter mile; and Rachel Kelleher and Michelle Donato in the long-distance races.

As their season continues, the Hawks will host the Maine Invitational on Tues., April 21.

Their rigorous practice and meet schedule, including the Glenbrook South and Wheaton Invitationals, and the Central Suburban Conference meet, keep the Hawks striving to maintain their outstanding meet record.

Nicole Jacoby, an Integral part of the sprint relay team, competes In the final Indoor track meet against Luther North on March 24.