Vol 25 issue 4

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MiiiiU' South

Hinli School

Who is this man, and what is he after?

For the complete story, see page 2

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The Foreigner invades MS with laughs Rumors are flying. A proctologist, a pet skunk, a not-so-sterile preacher, and the KKK have been dominating conversations in the P.A. wing lately.

The stage is being set. P.A. 101 is transformed into Betty Meeks' bed and breakfast in Georgia.

The cast prepares themselves by running lines, reviewing their blocking, and speaking in their dialects— Forks become "faw-erks"; lamps, "layumps." Hammers are heard backstage as the set is constructed. This is a tjpical scene at 3:30 in the P.A. wing.

The arena play The Foreigner is taking shape.

As the stage is transformed, MS students work to provide the illusion. Froggy LeSeur, a British air force commander, brings his friend Charlie Baker, who is looking for some relaxation away from his wife, to Betty Meeks' house in Georgia.

In order to insure Charlie's tranquility. Froggy informs Betty that Charlie does not speak English.

Betty, terribly excited about hosting a foreigner, eventually tells the other residents of the home about Charlie. Unfortunately, Charlie hears some news he shouldn't have heard and is now involved

in the jjroblems of the entire household.

Trish Callahan, who plays Betty Meeks, a spunky geriatric, says that the confusing subplots and seemingly extraneous details gain significance and all tie together to form an extremely humorous play thatresolves itself in an impredictable ending.

Directed by Mr. Bielak, the cast of The Foreigner includes Matt Krause, Frank Stokes, Trish Callahan, Mike McGarry, Meg Filkins, Chris Chandler, and Chris Sosnowski. Behind the scenes, Martha Muhlena is the student director.

"It's an unparalleled theatrical experience that stands alone in the annals of comedy. Come see it twice," says Mike McGarry, who plays Rev. David Marshall Lee, a fiery Southern preacher. This whimsical comment is certainly not reflective of the intense pressure and misfortune that has befallen the show this year. Originally, faculty director Mark Bielak had intended to perfomi The Nerd, a comedy by the same author. Unfonunately, after The Nerd had been cast, the production rights promised to Mr. Bielak were rescinded and he was forced to choose a new show as well as scrap the re-

hearsals already planned.

Led by stage manager Kris White, this year's crew has done an exceptional job despite many obstacles. Due to the passing of Mr. Lavelle last year, the crew was forced to operate without a specific faculty Tech Director and with minimal faculty advice. Fortunately, Mr. Sanchez has been hired recently to tech the show but there are many challenges still to overcome. This year's arena play crew is one of the smallest that has ever operated for a Maine South show, which causes longer hours and harder work by the few crew members there are. Clearly this year's crew has done an outstanding job on the sets and lighting, but more importantly, on their own.

The Foreigner promises to be an intelligent, funny look at the reactions of a small town to a foreign "invader." The show runs Oct. 13, 14, and 15 as well as the 20,21 and 22 at 8:00 P.M. and will be presented in arena style where the audience surrounds the stage on three sides. Tickets are 52.50 for students and S3.00 for adults and can be purchased at the door.

Test preparation class readies students for exams After paying their S25 registration fee, 120 juniors attended a three-week, six-session class to prepare them for the PSAT/NMSQT test at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The class was divided into three areas. The first, taught by Mr. Bostic, deals with the mathematical section of the PS AT. All students attended these classes every Tuesday and Thursday night.

The objective was to review basic mathematical concepts and improve students ability to answer questions more quickly.

The other two sections, attended every other

night, pertained to the verbal sections of the test.

Antonyms and analogies were taught by Mr. Luckritz, a teacher from Maine East. This section is based on the student's ability to reason. Mrs. Dimperio taught tlie other verbal section, sentence completion and reading comprehension. By quickening the reading skills of students, theobjective was to enhance the student's performance on the comprehension section of the test.

In all three areas, students are given sheets that contain basic information, strategies, and sample questions pertaining each particular aspect of the

lest.

When asked their reasoning for taking the class, students' responses are quite similar. The basic reason is that the kids want to improve their _ score on the test which, if high enough, will q u a l i f y ^ ^ them for National Merit standing. This s t a n d i n g ^ ^ can result in an automatic scholarship from some colleges when they are listed as your first choice school.

Taking the class also prepares students for the SAT, which students will be taking at the end of their junior year. This test will help to determine tlie colleges in which students will be accepted.

Gommunity focus

Park District offerings geared to young adults Arc you tired of Iho some old routine? Are you ready lor a liiilc \';iriciy? Do you have some extra lime 10 sp;ire on weeknights? Can you live if you mi<;s an opi';o<ie o f "The Cosby Show"? [f you answered yes u> any of ihcsc questions then the Park Dislricl is for you!

The Park District offers many ,1. . :or ytniiig adults in our community. Tiicy nm a Viiricty of classes duouglioui the year. If you enjoy dancing, sports, cooking, or arts and crafts, then there is a cliiss for you.

If you feel like toning your muscles abit, the new "Fitness Center" provid<;s a v ariety of exercise cciuipmcni. Tlie cenier is located at the South Park Recreation center, 833 TalcotL, and is a total (itness facility. However, you must be a member to attend and a fee is involved. Memberships may be purchased ai the Maine Park Liesure Center.

If you prefer a class approach, many are offered in the area of fitness—everything from various aerobics classes to jazz fitness to Shotokan Karate.

If you're more the team athlete, there are vol-

leyball and basketball leagues that you can join.

Oihcr athletic programs include horseback riding, open gym, and open shoot basketball.

If you're more the art buff, there are plenty of chtsscs for you as well. Oil painting and ceramics are offered, :LS well as "Lo(5ney Canooney", a course le^aching caricature drawing and the development of your own comic strip.

If dancing's your thing, the class "Today's D.-mcing" will teach you just that. You will leant the he.<.t way to dance to Rock 'n' Roll, Nu Wave, Soul and Punk, Think of what a hit you'll be at Girl's Choice. f>tlier dancing classes range from lap to ballet to EgS'ptian folk dancing.

The Park DLSlrict also sponsors the Wildwood Nature Cenier. This fall, the Nature Cenicr ts offering presentations on reptiles and amphibians, owls, as well as a Cinema 360 lATap-around film entitled "The Space Shuttle: An American Adventure." The cenier is aist) offering a "Campfire and Nite Hike" cm October 14 and 28.

There are also many mi&celhtneous activities offered by the Park Disjmct.''You cm also go ice

skating at the Oakton Ice Arena, eani an amaleiii|; radio oi^orating license, or even take your dog to:;; obedience school. All classes are run by trained;; and ex(x;rienced staff meniliors with a great;; knowledge for the sul)ject that they are insinici--:;; ing. Mostclasseschaiyeasniallfecfornecessai-yS materials, but they are wonh it. A junior who? participated in tap md ja/,/, said "1 really enjoyed dancing, 1 lc;imcd a lot, an<l ii was a groai experience." .A senior who attended an art class eonimentc^i,"I learned aloi. The inslrucUn laugluus a lot of new things."

If you don't have ihe money lo p,iy lor sonic of the class foes, [x^rhaps llic Park Disinci ctnild fmdyou employment. The park dislricl is al waySi looking for instnieinrs, special events workers,'; and volunteers.

Formore inlonnation, you can pick up a hri)^ chiirc aboil! the fall classes and jobs flt ihe Park Ridge Park DLslrict, 2701 Sibley Avenue. The phone number tlierc is 6')2-5127, Tliero is also « copy of the brochure m ihcSouihn'ords oidcc, V108,

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Editorial

•Must all our glories be deflated?

The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones, —from Julius Caesar, by William Shakespeare Buried under the scandals and self-centered wins of this year's Olympic games, a true Olympic moment lay forgotten. The event could have reminded the world that the Olympics were based on peacefully bringing nations together—but instead, this moment was ignored in favor of more sensational news.

The sea was stormy during the Olympic yachting preliminaries, with rough, high waves, strong winds, and heavy rains. The American entry was in second position battling for first.

Due to the rough weather, a yacht of another counu-y capsized and a man was thrown overboard. When the man did not surface, the American captain risked his standing and dove overboard to rescue the drowning man.

He placed 28th instead of 2nd, but due to his tant. Yet the athlete knew that protesting the act of heroism, the 2nd place standing was point was morally right. He knew the consequences for his actions, but he knew that he ^'jj^etumed to him. ^ P He has received no acclaim for his act, yet had a loyalty to himself that went above his Ben Johnson has had international coverage desire to win.

Again, this athlete received no acclaim, for his use of anabolic steroids.

Similarly, during the gold-medal round of while the Bulgarian wcightlifting team's withtable-tennis, a round that was crawling with drawal from the games due to failed drug tests political implications due to the fact that the was mentioned lime and time again. counties represented were North Korea and The same is true here at Maine South. The South Korea, a point was given on a serve. The victories of the golf, soccer, volleyball, and server then protested the point, because he football teams, and all the individual athletes knew that the ball had ticked the net. He asked were forgotten the morning after homecomfor the point to be dismissed. ing because the student body was hearing In his country it would have been a dis- about the drinking problems of a few after the grace to lose, and the fact that to many people carnival and during the dance. this event was purely political. North Korea It is unfortunate that the longest lasting vs. South Korea, made a win doubly-impor- image of these Olympic Games, and perhaps

\^»S3S55 of this year's homecoming, is of those whose loyalty was misguided. Sadly, the reminders of mistakes stay with people longer than their accomplishments.

There are many athletes here at school who go beyond what is considered neccssciry, yet the ones who gain recognition arc the ones who have somehow messed up. Too often we are confronted only with the bad, and we lose sight of the good. There are so many people, not'just athletes, here at Maine South who abide by the rules and prove themselves worthy of trust, yet it is only the instances in which the rules are broken that wc hear about.

Fortunately, despite the overwhelming negative images in the press, those multitudes of honorable athletes and students keep quietly doing what they're so good at.

Students want their "lot" in life to be theirs alone

by Aaron Lenzini

I know that you all have read your student handbooks and realize that, as students, you are not allowed to park in the various "administrative" lots we have scattered about the campus. We students have around three ^lundred spaces which, to the deans, are ^ftplcnty of space for your parking needs."

But is it really? Every morning I see those three hundred plus spaces disappear faster than seniors from 8th period lounge. Is it because freshmen and sophomores are driving to school? No. Is it because some upper-

classmen are driving two cars to school? No. Could it be because a great deal of the Maine South faculty are parking in the A-wing lot?

Yes, that's it. Why? Are there no more spaces left in the administrations lots? No, it is because teachers do not want to walk a whole two hundred yards to the A-wing where most of their classes are located.

One morning I watched four teachers leaving tlieir cars in the A-wing lot, and none of ihem had the official Maine South parking sticker—that is available for one dollar in the bookstore—in their car windows.

Granted, the "student" lots aren't for the

students alone, but since we are limited to parking in those particular lots, shouldn't llic faculty park in "their" lots?

Lastly, after searching the jock-lot for a space, I tried to drive down the Hamlin-gate drive. After driving past a nearly empty administration lot, I found that the gate was locked. I know that the drive is a fire lane, but it is nearly impossible to make a left-turn on to Dee Rd. to find a spot. There should either be a uaffic-cop or a traffic-light there.

Through this commentary, I hope that my dreams of the ideal parking lot will flood the minds of students and faculty alike.

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F r e s h e y e s : the chronicles of Derek Frapp Episode two—First Encounters

by Frank Stokes The ten minute warning bell screamed annoyingly as I entered my high school for the first time.

The halls were filled with students. It was like a dream, one big blur of unfamiliar faces moving, talking, and occasionally pointing at my shirt and laughing. I slowly made my way down the hall to my homeroom, room KL543-a, Our principal stood at one end of the hall with his hands behind his back and a distraught smile plastered on his face. Next to him, or, more to the point, towering over him, was a man with arms that could crush a small foreign car and a badge pinned to his sweat pants: the security guard. He glared at each student that passed, anxiously waiting to grab one and start reciting the discipline procedures he practiced in his bathroom mirror each morning.

In homeroom we got our schedules and our locker combination. I looked at my schedule and my heart sank down into my shoes. I had Mr. Higginbottom for English. The attendance of military schools raised fifteen percent since Mr. Higginbottom started teaching. Students were begging to be let in. Mr. Higginbottom was rumored to be the meanest, most merciless teacher that ever lived. He trained attack dogs for the Marine Corps for thirty years before becoming a teacher, and used a lot of the same discipline techniques on the students.

I went to my locker and found it welded shut with a piece of gum that looked to be about four months old. So, now I was carrying aroimd six books to each class until I could find a janitor.

My first class was Phys-ed with Mr. Crinkley.

I arrived in the gymnasium just as the bell rang.

There were about forty kids in there, and none of them seemed to be paying attention to the small man standing in the middle of the gym screaming his brains out. He was a middle-aged man, who was about five foot two and had no hair save two or three black curls behind his ears, casually sporting a light orange f)olo shirt and fluorescent orange sweat pants. Finally, the class quieted down and he began to shout in a shrill squeak.

"Aim right, my name's Mr. CRINKLEY! Now.we'regonnasetdownafewrules! First of all, you will always obey me and your student teacher, Clem Gottlig!" He pointed to Clem, who seemed to be concentrating on trying to flex a muscle in his elbow. "Aim right, now I'm gonna separate you into partners, and we're gonna start physical fitness training, got it?!"

My partner was Hank Vandespeer. Hewasveiy obviously filthy rich, the outfit he was wearing was probably worth more than some small towns in the midwest.

"Oh, that shirt is awesome! You must tell me where you got it!" he exclaimed in a snobbish tone.

"I...uh...am not sure."

"Oh...Have you ever been to Hong Kong?" he asked.

"No, I haven't."

"It's a real neat place. I went there with my father on one of his business trips. I rode all over the city in a limousine with a t.v. set in it. That's the

only way to see Hong Kong. It was awesome!"

"I'll bet. Do you travel a lot?"

"Yeah, I went to Honolulu, and..."

"Hey! I've been there! That'sabeautifulcity.'

"Is it? I was on our yacht pretty much the whole ^^ time."

"Oh." "Yeah, and I went to England and Paris. There are some real pretty golf courses there..."

Hank was interrupted by the teacher's blowing a shrill, ear-piercing whistle. This was followed by Mr. Crinkley's shrill, ear-piercing voice. "Allll right, I want everybody's attention! Quiet!...

QUIET! ! !...." There was no change in the noise level. "Uh Okay!...Now, just go ahead and, uh, talk for the rest of the period..." He said something else, but I couldn't quite hear him.

"Hey, do you want to hear a funny story?" Hank asked and began to sort of giggle through his nose.

"I mean, has this ever happened to you? Me and my brother Brad were like driving somewhere in my dad's Jag and we got stuck in a puddle! And so, we had to call 911 on the car phone! Then we sat for twenty minutes waiting for a tow truck! Hec-Hee! (snort, snort) Heh." I laughed rather pathetically.

This is my parmer for physical fitness training?

Then the bell rang. "So, uh, what class do you have next?"

"English with Mr. Higginbottom," I replied as the silence of death spread across the room and all eyes fell upon me. I felt like E.F. Hutton delivering a commodities report.

The smile left Hank's face. He reached into his wallet and took out a piece of paper with a p h o n e ^ ^ number on it. "Here, I got this from a friend o f ^ V mine. I think you'll need it."

I took the piece of paper. "What is it?"

"The number to Harper's M ilitary School."

Nexttime—Camp IHigginbottom

Alumni profile

Wehman, 71, and the musical life

by Melissa Thornley Although he claims to have been "a reasonably flaky high school kid and not all that disciplined," one can instantly tell that something somewhere along the line must have clicked for Kent Wehman, 1971 graduate.

While easing back against a cadet blue sofa, his eyes move naturally back and forth between his four-year-old son Neal and his six-month-old son Colin. All three have the same wide-eyed expression of happiness and good will that is a distinctive Wehman trait.

While getting ready to see Driving Miss Daisy, his wife Therese occasionally passes in and out of the Uving room. After meeting at Maine South, where Therese's father Mr. Brady was amemberof the P.E. faculty, they continued dating off and on througout high school and at Illinois State University where Kent received his Bachelor's degree in music education; Therese in special education.

They were married before attending graduate school at the University of Iowa where they both received two degrees—Kent's Master of Arts in piano performance and percussion and Therese's in child development and educational administration.

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Kent Wehman, class of 1971, performs at last year's Southfcst in one of the most popular and entertaining sessions offered. He is scticdulcd to return this spring for Southfcst '89.

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by Andrew Andrew Martinek » - • » i N^ ^ M^ Not too long ago, about eight years, a few students formed a club which no longer exists in these ever-changing limes. The club centered around fantasy, battle, wizardry, monsters, luck and the imagination.

"Men have always dreamed of slaying dragons and giants. Since the days of Homer, tales of brave mortals doing battle with horrible monsters have been the most exciting and suspenseful stories to be told," wrote Tim Pirovanoina 1981 issueofSouthwords. If you haven't figured it out, we're talking about the Dungeons and Dragons club.

The entire club centered around this and other interesting role-playing games, but what is a roleplaying game?

This is agame where each player creates at least one character by the roll of the dice, determining race, powers, and abilities. Once this is done, the players set out on an adventure, controlled by the game-master. These adventures are usually made professionally and sold in hobby shops and bookstores. However, the game-master may be creative and invent his own adventure for the players.

The game-master has quite a responsibility.

He, or she, must control every event that happens to the characters. True, the game-master does not make dragons appear out of thin air and the players do not carry swords; however, the imagination and k a setof dice prove to be formidable alUes in the war \ \ \ ^ />W -— lagainst reality.

Battles are fought by the roll of the dice, but ;i V "V^CM N-\Ofc OKUH -TO t\Ht» T A t HAaS these are not mere games of chance. Role-playing games also develop the player's decision-making abilities and intellect. The player assumes the role Evidence of the popularity of Dungeons and Dragons may be seen in this Southwards cartoon strip, of his or her character and must decide how to deal The Great American Nightmare, created by Jeff Pawlikowsky and Barry Petersen in 1976. with challenges created by the game-master. The best game-masters will emphasize this aspect of " Like the D&D clubs of many other high the player lo take part in an actual fantasy, one step any adventure. schools, South's D&D club was established pri- further than books and movies. Unfortunately, the The game that started it all is, of course. Dunmarily to compare tactics, rules, and techniques of club died out after about five years. geons and Dragons (D&D). The game was in- playing with other D&D players tliroughout Park Tim Pirovano wrote, "The excitement of the vented in 1974and, at the height of its full popular- Ridge. It also provides an excellent opportunity for game caimot as easily be described as experiity, was the best selling game in the nation. The those interested lo leam how to play," wrote enced." Apparently, not enough students here Pirovano. game became so popular around here that clubs experienced it. sprang up all over.

Tlie biggest draw of the game is thai it allows

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Faculty 25 years ago—Who IS it?

SimihHords is the student-produced newspa|)cr This issue's mystery faculty member was an of Maine South Hi(;h Schuiil, Park Ridjjc, IL. active student of Regina Dominican High School Lctlors to the editor should be delivered to riKnn 25 years ago when Maine South was opening.

V-130 or jjiven lo « lueiuher of (tic editorial M.iH A multi-faceted student, she turned her talents below. <it>uihwords reserves the ri(;hl li> edit loi- in several directions. As a writer, she worked on the ters conlainitiR obscene or libelous material. yearbook, newspaper, and creative writing magazine. She also performed on ihe stage, earning the lead role in / Remember Mama, and she was a Edltor-in-chlcf Melissa ThornkN member of the speech team as well.

News editor Mike NktJarrs The picture at right reveals her in another role: rouiuienlary editor , I.)ii NSaldroti that of homecoming queen al St. George High School in November of 1963.

I'Vatures editor Andrew Martinek ,S|Xirts c<litors Mar\ Ch.ti Can you guess who it is?

Mark Hernus Hint—^Thc rumors are false thai her family Photo editor Diane Worobee manufactured no-tears shampoo.

J'roduclion editor lini Ki»\vats .\dvisiT T. R. KiTlh Last issue's mystery photo was of Mr. T. R.

Kenh.

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When art imitates the stresses of life

by Andrew Martinet No! It can't be! Dick Tracy is "stressed out!"

If you don't believe me, check the October second issue of the Chicago Tribune.

How can this long standing symbol of human strength, adaptability, and ingenuity be allowed to show the public such weakness? After all, isn't he suposed to be a hero, providing an inspiration for millions of people to strive forward and overcome every challenge?

I admit that I only started reading Dick Tracy, because the villains had funny names. However, as time passed, this totally unrealistic comic strip grew on me. Every week I would read about an impossible (yet daring) escape, an unbelievable (yet dramatic) rescue, or an implausible (and very silly) villain.

Unfortunately, this time, the strip took a twist.

Instead of being impossible, unbelieveable, and totally implausible, Dick Tracy was "stressed out," as if he were a real guy or something. Instead of mc escaping reality in the comic strip, Dick Tracy escaped the comic strip by becoming more real.

One of the few people and comic strip characters, who could deal with anything at all, was burned out by his own life. How could the cartoonists do this to their own creation?

That afternoon, I found the answer to that question. I sat down at my desk with the big desktop calendar on it. Almost every date had something written on it. Then I opened my Chandler's to find the long list of things I had to do; homework assignments, AP English assigrunents, deadlines, four club meetings on the same day, a neverending supply of things to do.

Suddenly, I felt a stabbing pain in my chest and my gut began to lighten and cramp. I screamed.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhh!" This may have only been gas, but I realized that I too was "stressed out."

Too many people in our society suffer from this condition. All of us are constantly being pulled and

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aos2 pressured every which way without much lime to think or reflect on whai we are doing. There arc many culprits in this crime: peer groups, teachers, parents, coaches, employers, colleges, various organizations, even ourselves. The list goes on.

Unfortunately, there really doesn't seem to be a solution to the problem.

All we can do is take a moment every day lo relax and reflect on our lives. Perhaps if our fastpaced society slows down once in a while, wc will all live a little longer and happier. Only then can Dick Tracy be a hero again.

Wehman, continued continued from page 4 When Kent was offered a teaching job at ihei American Conservatory of Music, the Wchmans^ returned to Chicagoland where they have lived for the past nine years. In addition to teaching, Kent works as a freelance musician—doing television and radio commercials, accompanying singers, and playing wherever there is a need for music.

Throughout these nine years he has kept in close contact with Maine South where he gives piano lessons and has performed at every Southfest This year he will also be apart of the night performance which will be made up exclusively of Maine South alumni in honor of our 25th anniversary.

His years at Maine South have given him "an overview of maybe half of the time tlie school has been open." As far as differences between the students now and those in his graduating class Wehman says that "across the board we just had more people to choose from." At that time the population of the school was approximately double.

The actual students, however, remain basically the same. 'There were factions in school, definitely. Maybe that's been part of a high school scene for decades."

During high school Wehman spent most of his time working with the music deparUnent. Because Maine South has kept a great deal of its original staff members, he notices a great deal of "continuity and tradition" which enliances the school. " A guy like Gordy McLean has been well liked by t l t ^ ^ students since day one. They like him and p c r f o r n ^ ^ well for him and it's always been that way."

Looking back at himself as a perfonncr in high school, Wehman says, "I was not any kind of special, gifted student. 1 just had a little more interest than the next guy."

We could be singing "don't worry, be gay"

by Jenn Oschger Adj. 1. joyous and lively; merry; happy; lighthearted. 2. bright; brilliant. 3. given to a social life and pleasures. 4. wanton; licentious. 5. homosexual.

This is Webster's definition of one of the most commonly used slangs to date—gay. For the last few decades, slang such as this has become a dominant part of the English language.

The earliest record of this word traces back to the twelfth century where it was part of the French language. No one is really sure of its origin or meaning, but it is thought to be possibly identified with^ay.- a bright-colored and chatty bird.

In the p>osl-World War II era, and particularly in the I960's, the word adopted a new meaning. The association with "sexy" or "merry/the merry life" came into wide use after WW n when homosexual activists came out of the closet and petitioned for equal social rights.

Homosexuals, looking for social acceptance, chose the word gay as a less offensive substitute for words such as fag, queer, queen, or homo. However, it was not until the 1960's that the use of the word became so wide-spread that almost overnight the most common definition of gay was used to label homosexuality.

It seems that today the modem usage of the word has a mixed meaning which includes both the original and the post-WW II definitions. It can be used to describe things as stupid, dumb, or strange; people, as faggish, slap-happy, or silly. When we use it today, we most likely use it in referring to attitudes, clothes, activities, and people.

The original inventor of the word gay probably never imagined that it would take on such a variety of meanings. If he were to come back today, he would be pretty shocked, and he might find the whole tale queer.

But that's another story.

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JHawks roll to homecoming win Maine South varsity football kicked off the Homecoming festivities on Saturday, October 1, with ilieir 17-14 victory over the Spartans of Glenbrook North. This win got the Hawks back on the winning track after their disappointing 7-0 loss to Waukegan East. Also on the positive side, the Spartans were ourfirsthome game, so Maine South football got off to a winning start in conference play.

Leading the Hawks to victory in the Homecoming game was senior quarterback George Ogorek.

Ogorek passed for 150 yards, including a sensational 60 yard touchdown reception by senior bob Milka. John Cecchin also contributed to the scoring with a five yard touchdown run. In the third quarter. Bill Vrbancic came through in the clutch with a 30 yard field goal that turned out to be the winning margin, 17-14.

Bob Scafa shored up the defense with a season high 16 tackles to help keep Glenbrook North to only 14 points. The defensive secondary also had an outstanding game, intercepting three passes.

The Football team hopes to see you there Saturday when they match up in a conference rivalry against New Trier.

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Meyer, golf team close out season On Thursday, October 4, the Maine South golf lam closed out its season with a fifth place finish at the Cog Hill regional meet.

The brightest spot for the Hawk golfers at Cog Hill was senior Brian Meyer, who carded an 86, which was good enough to advance him to the October 10 sectional meet. As a team, Maine South placed fifth out of the twelve competing teams.

Unfortunately, only the top four teams from each regional advance to the sectional meets.

Sophomore Adam Wenz had an excellent front

nine at Cog Hill, shooting a 41, but a 47 on the back nine took him out contention for a sectional spot, by only two strokes. However, as a sophomore, Adam has two more state meets to play. Other scores at tlie regional meet for the Hawks were: Tom Currcy-95, Sal Marino-93, John Brown-92, and Ken Carlson-90.

The varsity golf squad ended up with an overall record of 5-10, and were winless in conference. At the conference meet the Hawks took sixth, with seniors Meyer and Carlson in the upper 80s.

Cross country set for conference Hilling the half-way point of the season, the boys' cross country team, coached by Mr. Drennan, has been running strong.

On September 27, the Hawks put on a good sliow winning convincingly in every race, enabling thcin to defeat arch-rivals Maine East on all levels.

At ilic Hawk co-ed invitational, the team was able lo perform well finishing fifthoutof thirteen. Their lop finisher was Pete Gayford who took 22nd.

Others who assisted the capture of fifth were Scott Dummler, Chris Parks, and Chris Paschke. Todd

Lillebcrg was not able to run due to an ankle problem.

However, Todd was back on October 4, when he won the varsity comf>etition. Despite Todd's effort, the team lost lo Glenbrook South.

On October 15, the team competes in the conference meet. Currently is ranked fourth in conference. Expected to perform well at the meet are: Todd Lillebcrg, who is undefeated in the conference, and sophomore Pelc Gayford, who, after running for the varsity all year, will try to capture the sophomore championship.

Great improvement marks tennis season The girls' tennis team has been preparing for a bugh conference meet.

Though they lost lo state ranked St. Charles and tough conference competitor Maine East, llic Hawks are hoping lo do well in stale. The team is Ic d by sophomore Emina Zvizdich at first singles, and Jen Kalela and Kris Pugliani at first doubles.

With their win against St. Charles, Kris and Jen won a place in sectionals. They are hoping to do well there, and move on to regionals.

Second singles player, senior Kelly Gill, was optimistic about the team. "Our team has greatly improved throughout the season, and we hope to do well in conference play."

The frosh/soph golf team wound up with a 1-5 record in conference. Outstanding golfers on the frosh/soph level were John Brown, who shot an 88 at the conference meet (one stroke off a top-ten finish) John was also called up to the varsity for the regional meet. Sean Sivore also played well for the Hawks Uiis year, with a 94 at the conference meet.

Other notable golfers for the frosh/soph this year were soplimores Matt Fischer and Brian Hibbard, as well as freslmian Jordan Amos.

With only two seniors graduating from the 1988 golf team, the Hawks look to be a much-improved team next year.

Girls' runners pace CSL conference Still undefeated in conference, the girls' cross country team has been running well.

With the return of senior Krista Heitzman, tlie Hawks defeated Glenbrook South, with ruimers Laurie Anderson, Krista Heitzman, Rachel Kelleher, Karen Walker, and Susan Crawford placing first tlirough fiftli respectively. The team also won second place in their own co-ed invitational.

The varsity tri-captains, Laurie Anderson, Krista Hcitznam, and Karen Walker, are confident about Qie remainder of the season as long as everyone stays healthy. The Hawks hope lo defend llieir conference and regional titles. They also hope to better tlicir eigih place sectional finish and place their top runners in tlie top ten.

The conference meet will begin for varsity tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. The freslimen conference meet begins Monday at 5:00 p.m.

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Highs and lows of a soccer season This year's Maine South soccer season is turning out to be a series of triumphs interspersed with heartbreaks and disappointments.

Against Waukegan West, the Hawk soccer team was victorious, 7-0. The game promised to be a good indicator for the defense, which shut out the previously high-scoring offense of Waukegan.

The next contest was to be the biggest game of the season yet. Buffalo Grove was undefeated, and promised to be the Hawks' most dangerous competition in the upcoming state playoffs.

However, even though the Hawks scored first on a power shot by Mike Nugent, Maine South played the rest of the game without much productivity. The defense lagged in the second half, giving up three goals, all unanswered by the Maine

Swimmers splash to winning season The girls' swim team has started off the season very well. The Hawks are off to a 3-2 record.

On September 30, the Hawks took on the Vikings of Niles North for their Homecoming meet.

This turned out to be a very easy meet. The Hawks defeated the Vikings by a score of 113.5 to 49.5.

Most Maine South swimmers swam to personal best times. Sophomore Katie Carlson touched at a 2:37.99 to better her lime in the 2 0 0 I M by three seconds.

Both senior Kristina Algminas and junior Tahira Alag tied in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:57.66. This was the first time Coach Butler saw two swimmers tie in the 500 freestyle. Among the others who achieved personal best times include senior Kristen Kimura; juniors Tanya Dayton and Mary Hannah; and sophomores Greta Malten and .lamie Scafa.

The Hawks hope to finish up the sea|^on very strongly. On October 14, Maine South will travel to Evanston to challenge the Wildkits.

South offense. The loss, 3-1, came as a big shock to both the players and coach Steve Dczurko, who had thought they were both physically and mentally prepared for the game. The sophomores, however, fared better, winning 2 - 1 .

Maine South got back on track by beating a weak Maine West team, 5-0. The sophomores won 2-0. Maine West, not known for its talent, put up an admirable fight, but justcouldn'lcompeteoneither level.

The homecoming game for the soccer team was against Oak Park, a good, solid ball club. The Hawks scored on a penalty kick by Mike Defort and a tip-in by Mike Nugent. The problems came in the fourth quarter, when two Maine South players were ejected from the game. Not allowed any

Volleyball at top of conference The Hawk volleyball team was up against iheir greatest conference challenge in New Trier.

Entering the game, the Hawks and Trevians were tied for first place in conference. Both teams played well, but unfortunately New Trier arose victorious. The Hawks won a close first game 1614. Despite the excellent service job of senior Margie Sheridan (6 aces), the Trevians won the second game, 15-9. The Hawks were unable to push themselves any further and fell in the third game, 15-6.

Pushing aside their loss, the Hawks went on to defeat Lane Tech (15-11, 15-8), Evanston (16-14, 15-17), and strong conference contender Glenbrook South.

After defeating New Trier, Glenbrook South hoped to defeat the Hawks (again tied for first place with New Trier). The Hawks, led by Diane Wolf's serving, were victoriousl5-7 and 15-12, and kept their first place standing. Senior Janet Johnson commented, " I ' m really impressed with the success of our season thus far and I believe that the

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conference title is a realistic goal."

The Hawks will participate in the two day PumpkinToumamentbcginning today at 5:00p.m.

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substitutes for these players, the Hawks had to play two men short for the rest of the game, but held on to win 2-0.

With the two players benched from the ejections from the Oak Park game, plus the loss of a player caught with alcohol over the homecoming weekend, the Hawks faced Evanston at somewhat less than full strength. The Hawks lost the contest 1-0, after dominating the entire game. Evanston's goal came on one of only two Wildkit scoring opportunities, which added to the frustration for the Hawks.

The Hawks' last regular season game will be held Tuesday, the 18th, at home against Glenbrook South. Slate Regionals begin on Saturday the 22nd.

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Junior Diane Wolf pcrrorms her job as a setter In a recent volleyball match.