Vol 32 issue 1

Volume 32, Issue 1 August 24. 1995

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Of geese and freshmen

by Cyrus Wilson During these first few days of school, many freshmen will try to compare Maine South to their junior high school. For most, Maine South has more people, classes, and extra-curricular activities. Though many may enjoy these qualities of South, one also finds certain aspects that are more annoying than beneficial, such as hat/jacket policies and excessive use of passes.

However, the small issues are not quite as important as one of the best advantages of Maine South, the ability for students to be themselves and be respected because of who they are. While some might argue that there is no place where people can be themselves, any schoo with a large number and variety of students offers the students the opportunity to excel at what they enjoy and, at the same time, find others who have similar interests.

For most, this will be the first time that one can be respected for his true personality. Elementary school students usually do not notice any differences among themselves, due to small class size. When these students reach junior high school, the sudden increase in number of students reveals differences.

However, it is hard for someone to find another like himself, and thus everyone wants to be alike, to belong to one, big, common group.

This, of course, gives way to trends, which can in turn lead to the abundance of a certain type of potentially ugly pants, such as Cavariccis.

When junior high students first come to Maine South, they usually find that there is a MUCH larger number of students, classes, clubs and organizations. There is no hint of the individuality that the school will help them to achieve; upperclassmen often refer to fireshmen as froshies or goose droppings.

However, through making new friends and getting involved—yes, those two loathed words that result in demise for those who get too involved—each freshman will find a group of people like him. Once a person has friends like him, he isft^eeto be himself, and his friends will respect his true personality.

This possibility of a person to find others like himself is one of the biggest advantages of any school with as many people as Maine South With so many people, each person can find those who like him for who he is. Though this is not a fast process, over the high school years each student changes from a freshman to an individual. Regardless of the compliments and complaints that are heard about Maine South, the development of individuality that happens here help make it a truly excellent institution.

by Laura Batt Being a freshman is different than being an eighth grader. If you count kindergarten, ninth graders are really starting into the double-digit years of education. Even so, most people don't usually take freshmen seriously for, well, about a year. Okay, maybe two years. But a sly new high-schooler can use this to his advantage.

"Oh Mr. Peterson, this school is so big, and I just couldn't find the A-wing in five minutes."

One hint for when this doesn't work anymore (you'll know when the gushy It's okay's turn into Dean's office. Now.) is to walk outside. Yes, you can enjoy the weather and bird-watch during passing periods. The best outdoor route runs alongside the pond where the red-wing blackbirds, but also excrementhappy geese, make their homes. The only problem here is that you can't bird-watch in the trees, because if you take your eyes off the ground, well, your new leather shoes won't smell as neat anymore.

One of the most curious things at Maine South is the official Maine South identification card. Because my picture last year was worse than that on my driver's license, I doubt anyone could use it to identify me. Yet every student must carry a card around for the whole 1994-95 school season. Here are a few helpful hints about ID'S. Always have an ID with you, and don't leave it anywhere you wouldn't leave your retainer. The black market for easy-to-alter Maine South ID's is unfathomable; freshmen ID'S have been known to fetch several Andrew Jacksons at New Trier High School in Winnetka.

ID'S are practically useless except that some say they can be used for identification, and they act as library cards. Your ID number (last six digits only) is far more important, because you need to memorize it for completing EngUsh writers' assessments, selling your books at the end of the year, and picking lucky lotto numbers when you turn 18. If you don't have an ID, or lose yours to the Trevian mafia, you can buy a replacement at the Dean's office.

The possible uses for your ID about triple if you have it stamped as an Activity Ticket.

With the hawk punch, admission to most all regular season sporting events (at Maine South; you can't use it at Wrigley Field or the United Center) is free. This includes football, soccer, gymnastics, swim meets, and crosscountry races, to name a few. When asked to pay, simply flash your Hawk-punched ID and say, "I have a Hawk-punched ID," as many

times as needed until the cashier realizes you won't be paying.

Another exciting use for your hole-enhanced ID is to get a copy of every issue of Southwards for free. (Without a punch, you pay 25 cents.)

Now for a few revelations about high school that nobody ever revealed to me as a freshman. First, take a look at your schedule, and note your fourth, fifth, and sixth period classes. You will spend more time in these classes than any others. On shortened-perioddays, all periods are shortened except for these lunchtime periods. So if you have lunch, study, and your favorite class, consider yourself lucky. If not, maybe next year. If you have history of the arctic worlds, then HA HA HA, and seriously start thinking about your sophomore schedule.

Now, when I was in junior high, I carried my books from class to class. My locker was on the middle floor of the school in the middle of the hall, and I could stop there before almost every class. Then I came to high school. Located in what seemed like Iowa, I only managed to get to my smaller, yellow, jam-proned locker once a day.

Fortunately, there is an alternative to g^ ting, "SCORED!" every passing period Most everyone here at South wearss a backpack. Although chiropractors probably get more business because of it, the occasional sore shoulders are better than the chronic pains suffered by irate book-carriers.

Besides, it's nice to be able to see where you're going.

Other important items at this school aresmall slips of paper and plastic , including the standard hall pass. If you are wandering the halls in between or during class, you'll need a white paper pass or a wooden board. Oftentimes a kind, "Hello," to a hall monitor or a studious look will suffice, but it's always better to be safe, especially if you want a hawk honor card in three years.

If you dont get into any trouble in your sophmore and junior years, you may be eligible for a Card. Tliis Card acts as a pass in the halls, and you don't even need a studious look. One drawback is that you must maintain a perfectly clean record for three years in order to retain the Card. If this doesn't sound like something you can do, better work on that studious look.

A few final words of good luck. You will probably spend four years at this school. H fun. Be young. Drink Dr. Pepper. Also dc' forget to look down, but keep your head up, because these four years are probably ones you don't want to miss.

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The making of a freshman ^ ^

by Alison Milnamow

I'm usually not one to follow the crowd but there are some things that are unavoidable, such as freshman year. The first day of high school put mein shock. The teachers from junior high who actually cared were gone and sympathy was not in my new teachers' vocabulary. I had to run through the halls with my schedule glued to my hands to make it to all my classes on time. It was a very confusing time.

The only thing I was sure of was that II would ould die by the end of the year. There were

cpveral thnnoht this thU would u/niilfl happen. hanne.n IT several wave ways T I thought

would either be crushed under the weight of my backpack or be trampled by a herd of people. I also knew that if David could kill Goliath with a pebble, some upper classman could easily kill me with one properly aimed penny. I was doomed.

By the third day of school I had a plan. I would pretend that I was not a freshman. I wouldn' t use my schedule or race to get to my classes on time. Instead I would leisurly walk down the halls as if I had been walking down them for the last three years. By second period

mv plan nlan was wa<:shot. <;hot Second Sernnd period nerind IIhad h; Spanmy ish, and second period I walked into Spanish class. Unfortunatly it was not my Spanish class, but I didn't realize this until I had sat down and the bell had rung. At that f)oint I didn't think dying would be such a bad thing after all.

After a while, pennies stopped being thrown and I found out (most) teachers do care about their students. I even memorized my schedule and I never walked in to the wrong class again, well at least not the wro; wrong Spanish class.

What's going to happen to you

by Brian O'Neill Based on what happened in the last school year, sar, I feel that I can accurately predict what will happen to you in the upcoming school year.I will do this for each grade. Now, I am not claiming that everything I say will be right. I expect you to take that for granted. So, without much further ado, here is the super^^>ectacular preview of the 1995-96 year at our ^ ^ n o o l . (Maine South) ^ ^ Freshmen-1 would like to start by congratulating you on making it to high school.

But I won't. I mean, what's the big deal? You made it to high school. Whoop-de-doo.

There's what, four hundred of you? Don't start thinking that you're the proverbial "hot potato", because you're not. All right? Now shut up and let me finish.

You may be thinking that all the upperclassmen are going to pick on you and throw pennies at you and bash your face against an available brick wall until it resembles an organ generally found inside your body.

Nothing could be farther from the truth. They only do that ifyou're a loser. Trust me. I know.

Mostly, you'll be ignored unless you do something to be noticed, like setting yourself on fire. Try it. You'll see I'm right.

Sophomores-You'll probably be exulting because you are no longer freshmen. You are now part of the elite group of non-freshmen. Is that what you are thinking? Huh, is it?

Well wijje that silly thought off your face, you're making me sick. You think just because you aren't a freshman you're the king of the hill, the cream of the crop, a gorilla ^^rniong orangutans? Then you, too, are wrong. ^ ^ B u ' r e still an underclassperson.

But, I must concede, you are one step higher towards graduation, and then college and then an entrance into an insecure job market, where you will wind up living in a

cardboard box and have to lick off hck stains off p)eoples ties in order to make enough money for food, food, and and you you will will have have to to sell sell your your fingers fingers for so you can get the medicine to get to blood recirculating in your legs, because your box is only two feet by seven inches and even Jehovah Witnesses refuse to talk to you. Congratulations.

Juniors- This is the first year when you really have to decide what you are going to do after you graduate. Of course, knowing you, you wrre probably accepted into Harvard while still in the womb, and you have already been guaranteed the Presidency of Microsoft after college.

But, if you are everybody else, you are going to have to put up with a deluge of mail from colleges in the Mid-Northeast of states that you haven' t ever heard of. These colleges tell you that have have four million different majors, a 1:2 faculty to student ratio, a dormitory rated as one of the four best hotels in North America, and a scenic campus located in the Grand Canyon.

These letters always say how much they want you to come to thier college. How much they need you to come to their college. How if you don't come to thier college, the Dean of Admissions is going to sell his seven year old daughter into slavery. You have to decide if the college is right for you, or if it is too expensive, or you need good test scores. If you worry about the latter, it is best to look at a school that says having an ACT score is "recommended."

Seniors- This is it. This is the final stretch on the raceway that is high school. After this year we will be free, independent and really lazy. Honestly, who is going to want to do anything the last month of school? Not me. Of course, there's no big difference there.

After Senior Prom, there are two nothing

weeks left. Oh sure, there are finals and seei seeing if t if you'll graduate or not. And there's the senior breakfast, breakfast, where where you you see see who who got got best b< senior eyes or who is most likley to use a hacksaw in a violent manner. But besides that, what is there?

Well, that's exactly what is going to happen to everybody next year. If there are any deviations-even one-I expect you to report to me. I'll have my hacksaw. Enjoy the year.

Go ahead, hit us!

As a smdent at Maine South, yoÂŤr opinion is just as important as anybody's.

As a result Southwards would love to hear what is on your mind. If you would like to write a commentary article, feel fi^e to do so. It can be about the school, something you read about in the paper, or life in general. Just drop it in the commentary box in V130, and make sure you sign i t We reserve the right to edit obscene or libelous material. Well do our best to get your thoughts published. Itcan be as weird as you like, or straight-laced and bitter. So, start writing, because we cherish your thoughts.

Southwards Commentary Editors -Alison Milnamow Brian O'Neill

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by Sean Andrews WMTH is Maine Township's broadcasting station. Many people think that only students enrolled in a broadcasting course can be involved in WMTH, but that's not entirely true. Although the television part of WMTH is only for students who are taking either broadcasting, one or two, radio disc-jockeying can be performed by anyone with an interest.

WMTH radio is broadcast on 90.5 FM from Maine South every Wednesday. Students who would like to get involved with the school radio station can pick up applications at the beginning of the semester in room PA103. Questions should be directed to Mr. Bielak.

Drama and crew

by Kate Rowland Maine South's Fine Arts department is active year-round, performing a fall play, a winter play, the spring musical and two Summer Drama workshops. In order for these works of art to appear on the stage in the Watson Auditorium, students rehearse, design, build and interpret for two to three months.

Competitive auditions are held for interested students about two months before the performances. Up to four monologues are provided by the drama department, one of which must be prepared by the auditionee.

Callbacks are held the following day, and the cast list is posted overnight.

From there, rehearsals take place every night, though cast members are only required to attend rehearsals for scenes they in which they appear.

While the cast rehearses, the stage crew creates the set, costumes, lights and sounds.

Makeup application also falls under the jurisidiction of the stage crew. Crew members are chosen through applications which are available on the drama call board. Crew works daily either backstage or in the costume room and are required to attend every day.

The week of the performances is called Tech Week, when the efforts of crew and cast combine into one late night technical rehearsal and two dress rehearsals. The fall and winter plays are performed three times; the musical is performed seven.

Students interested in drama or crew should listen to the daily bulletin.

First Aid team

by Kate Rowland Maine South's First Aid Team is among the most successful teams at the school. Ten years of competition have produced eight first place titles and numerous other second- and third-place awards.

Team members practice and compete based on their knowledge of first-aid and lifesaving skills. All competitors are certified by the American Red Cross in Standard First Aid, which includes controlling bleeding, splinting, and minimizing shock, among other things.

The team is divided into several four-man squads that compete and practice separately.

Each squad is lead by a captain, who is chosen by the team's sponsor. Squads decide within themselves when to practice, adjusting the 40minute practices to the members' schedules.

The Red Cross holds one competition annually, usually the first Saturday in March.

Each squad has a specific hst of first aid supplies that may be used to solve each of three 20-minute problems. Points are credited based on how completely the victim is cared for.

A meeting for interested students will be held in October. Since scheduling is done on a mostly individual basis, interested students involved in drama or athletics are encouraged to attend.

Foreign language clubs

by Sean Andrews Those Maine South students taking courses in foreign languages should consider joining the Spanish, Italian, French, or German clubs. These clubs meet once or twice every month. The meetings are usually traditional breakfasts in the style of the foreign country's culture. The clubs also sell candy during the year and have other special get togethers such as Christmas dinners. In the first week or so of school, students are able to pay a small fee in the bookstore and to automatically be signed up for the club they desire to join. Any questions about the activities or commitment to these clubs should be directed to the club sponsors.

Speecii team

by Cyrus Wilson Those students who have an innate desire to speak and act in firont of others should seriously consider becoming a part of Speech Team. Despite the connotation of the name, the Speech Team is a source of excitement and enjoyment for many students.

The speech competitions have a variety of areas, providing an event for anyone. The events include original speeches, speeches written by someone else, impromptu speeches, scenes from plays and even radio news shows. No great amount of previous speaking experience is necessary; anyone who enjoys speaking can be a part of Speech Team.

A great advantage of Speech Team is that conflicts with practices are virtually nonexistent. Coaches display sign-up sheets outside their rooms, and Speech Team members can sign up for a convenient practice time each week.

Meets are held on Saturdays at various ibe^^ local high schools, during which memb^ compete in their event(s), get acquainted teammates, and meet people ft'om otU )t^^ schools. At each meet, performers are awarded a number of National Forensic League (NFL) points. Anyone with 25 or more points at the end of the year becomes a lifetime member of the NFL. Scores of 75 or more reward additional honors.

Interested students can watch the speech team bulletin board, just outside of PA-101, for information on auditions. There is no need to worry about the auditions; the coaches use them only to become acquainted with the strengths of the students.

Cheerleading

by Jill Sigalos All students interested in Maine South cheerleading can attend the one day cUnic that will be held in early September, where the tryout cheer and other information will be available. Cheerleading try outs will be held the same week as the chnic.

Cheerleaders lead cheers at home football and basketball games. They also participate in the fall, winter, and spring sports assemblii as well as the Homecoming parade.

All that are interested should come and out. Sponsors Mrs. Asenato or Ms. Duckworth will answer any questions. They can be foundinA303orA213.

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by Cyrus Wilson The Maine South Science Olympiad team allows students with a love for science to display their abilities in competition with other schools.

Science Olympiad is a dynamic competition, unleashing new events every year. The competition includes all areas of science.

Events involve taking tests, building machines, designing experiments, or hiking through nature preserves.

Students interested in applying for the team should attend a meeting that will be held some time in late November or early December. Once the team is chosen, contestants will choose events and begin practice after school and at home.

The regional competition takes place in early spring, with top teams going on to the state competition in April. The state champians then have the oppormnity to compete in Tie national tournament. Though it may seem an unattainable ideal, it has been accomphshed by Maine South. Under the leadership of coaches Betsy Godwin and Jack Marino, the 1994-95 Science Olympiad team won competed at the national level.

The various areas of science that Science Olympiad encompasses combined with the wide range of events that it offers makes it an excellent activity for anyone who has an interest in science.

Scholastic Bowl

by Laura Batt Hawk Scholastic Bowl pits five team members from Maine South against five from various other IHSA-competing schools in a battle of the wits, and useless but fun trivia.

Maine South sponsors two teams. Junior Varsity and Varsity. At meets, each team member has control over a buzzer connected to the lockout system. A toss up in one of several areas is asked, and the first person to buzz in has a chance to answer the question ^ ^ ^ 1 d win the subsequent bonus questions for s team. Questions from last year covered ^ ^ uuasars, calculus, O.J. Simpson, Toni Morrison, the Chicago Bulls and much more.

Freshmen who are interested can ask Mr. Lowry or Mrs. Lobitz for more information.

Math team

by Laura Batt Math team members, also called Mathletes, get free pizza every time either the freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors place first at a tournament. Over the year, there are five chances for pizza, with six different schools participating at each ofNorth Suburban League math contests.

Five members from each class compete on different written tests each meet, while one senior participates in the orals competition. The written tests are each five problems of a predetermined topic such as functions, similar triangles or logarithms. Although only five team members are deemed contestants each meet, many more interested mathematicians come to each meet to compete as alternates.

Students who like math, pizza, and a good time should talk to Mr. Andrews, Mr. Bleeden, Mr. Olson or Mr. Vergoth, all of whom can be found teaching math in the A-wing.

Student government

by Billy OKeefe and Sean Andrews Are you satisfied with the way things work at your school? Do you Hke the way everything is set up? These are some of the important questions that the student government is left to answer. The student government is broken down into two different organizations, student council and class council.

Student council has meetings every Wednesday and Friday, starting at 7:35 a.m.

Everything fi^om Homecoming to new administrative rules are discussed at these meetings. If you are interested in joining there will be applications in the personnel office. Any questions you may have can be answered by the president of student council, Bridget Kufner, or by sponsors Mr. Feichter and Ms. Schultz. Student council officers will be giving out information at Project Freshman.

Class council is basically the same as student council except it is a government for a particular class only. Every class has its own council which discusses topics such as fundraisers and proms. Meetings are scheduled by the council. Class council meetings are open to all members of the class.

Many Maine South students are involved in a myriad of activities Below is an incomplete list of some that can be found around the school.

Chess Club Chess Team Health Unlimited First Aid Team Speech Team Eh-ama Crew Tri-M Band Orchestra Jazz Band Symphony Band Students Against Drunk Driving Peers Reaching Out Student-to-Student German Club French Club Spanish Club Italian Qub Reaching Equinox Eyrie Orchesis Model United Nations National Forensic League Athletics Cheerleading Hawkettes M-aub V-Show Varsity Club Math Team Pep Council Mu Alpha Theta Swim Timers Track Timers Scholastic Bowl Ecology Club Snowball Trainer's Club Wrestlerett^ SkiQub Chamber Orchestra Photo Club Occupational Clubs Hotel Restaurant Management Child Care Occupations Horseback Riding Pit Orchestra Stage Band Brotherhood Constitution Team Writing Lab Assistants Mock Trial Team Health OfficeHelpers Student CPR Instructors ChoirA^ocal Jazz Ensemble Southwards

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Brought to you by Student Council

by Bridget Kufner and Jennie Palermo Student Council is responsible for mjuiy of the exciting and interesting activities planned for the 1995-96 school year.

In September, Student Council will be planning, organizing, and supervising all of the Homecoming activities, except for the dance, which is sponsored by the Senior Class Council. Student Council will take care of the festivities planned for the night before Homecoming, the parade, the window decorating contest, and the Homecoming Queen election and crowning. Student Council will also be in charge of the Homecoming assembly and the other sports assemblies throughout the year, under the leadership of Assemblies Chair, Jason Fechner.

The popular V-Show is also under Student Council planning and supervision. This year, as in the past, it will be responsible for all ticket sales and advertising, in addition to a pizza party for the cast and crew. With Student Council's help, the V-Show is likely to be a great success once again.

The Food Drive begins in December, during which Student Council will collect food and money for those that are less fortunate.

This all-school event often turns into one of great school spirit, with each class competing to contribute the most money.

During the month of December, the Student Council also runs the Christmas Card Exchange, in addition to the Valentine Card Exchange in February.

Throughout the year. Student Council will be handhng student issues, including com-

Upcoming Events at Maine South First Day of School

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plaints and suggestions about the library, cafeteria, bathrooms, parking lots and gyms.

These suggestions can be placed in the suggestion box outside the Student Council Office or can be addressed to any representative.

Officers for the 1995-96 school year are as follows: President Bridget Kufner, Vice President Meredith Elsesser, Secretary Jennie Palermo and Treasurer Pat Maigler. They are helped by various chairpersons and homeroom representatives for each grade level.

Under construction This simnmner Maine South underwent some major changes to the learning environment. With the addition of a new introduction to technology course to the V-wing, the Health room, V-123, was replaced with a new computer lab, and the Health room moved closer to the gym area.

The new Health room is taking a portion of V-130, also known as the Southwards home office. A new hallway was added to access the new Health room and the Southwards office.

V-123 has become the overview to technology classroom, keeping all vocational studies in the same area.

C-IOIB also experienced some remodeling and other improvements during the summer months.

Interested freshmen should listen to the daily announcements for information about joi ing.

Student Council is planning to work har< to make 1995-96 an enjoyable year for all students.

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^ Girls Sports Fall Preview Volleyball off to a fast-moving start

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After several grueling triple session try outs, the girls' volleyball team is ready for anything. With each passing year, the Hawks have improved significantly. Last year the team went to the regional final and ended the season with four wins and five losses in conference. As the season came to a close, the team said goodbye to five seniors: Kelly Moczamy, Kerri Vrbancic, Sarah Mitchell, Karen Hartman and Karen Leonard. Along

with these, the Hawkslost team manager Jenny C o c r t i r h r t l^a1r\A<-1 n* fs-«rAi-tr »-»T>'ai-'tir»o o n H f r o m * * Sass who helped at every practice and game.

Now the girls' volleyball team must look to returning Varsity members for leadership.

Among these are Heather Kura, Colleen Tedor, Ursula Szczelina, and Claire Pawlowski.

"I think our main concern right now is compensating for the loss of Karen Leonard", said Coach Lonergan. "She was a very important part of the team, being our MVP and an All-

Conference setter. It will be hai hard to replace I'hf* H axi/Vc \who l / n r \ are HT^ very V P T V strong at the her."" 'The Hawks, net in ± e hitting and blocking positions, will seek to strengthen the back. With this in mind the volleyball team will also seek to once again make it to the regional finals and even the championship. "Probably the two teams that we arematched closest with are Glenbrook North and Deerfield," comments Lonergan, "These games will be our biggest challenges."

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Girls' swimmers spiasli towards victory

by Laura Batt Maine South's girls' swinuning program is looking for a successful 1995 season. The team will be led by two returning swimmers who won All-Conference honors last year.

Senior Sandy Anselmini specializes in freestyle for the Hawks and Junior Laura Beckerdite has posted the team's best breaststroke ^ m e s in 1994 and will likely continue in the ^ B yd. Individual Medley as well as the 100

yd. Breaststroke. Both of these individuals and also the Hawks' Medley Relay team are looking for possible state berths.

Although last season's dynamic tri-captains will be missed, the Hawks remain a fairly unchanged team that has grown older and gained experience.

"Anything can happen this year," said Coach Deger. "We're looking for no worse than third place in Conference, maybe better."

Last season's diving team was also young, with only one junior and no seniors. After almost being discontinued last year, the team will look to the returning underclassmen and also incoming freshman to contribute points for the Hawks.

On the Junior Varsity level. Coach GoU and her team are hoping to defend their conference championship after last season's undefeated record.

Tennis team begins new season with high hopes

by Katie Rybak With an impressive season last year the girls' tennis team has great hopes for the coming season. The team took first in the Hawk Invitational and the Maine East Invitation and third place in the sectional This year's team in the aftermath of such great accomplishments will have some big shoes to fiU. The loss of seniors Kristin Thompson, Colleen Matchen and Kara Wagner will affect the entire team. EspeciaUy missed will be

Cross Country With expectations set high and a conference championship in it's sights, the girls' cross country team is off to a great start.

The ninners who have been working throughout the year and over the summer are ready for any challenge. Leading this year's team are returning Varsity members Sara Payne and Johanna Zumer. Also contributing will be Mbeth Gibbons, who last year as a freshh achieved All-Conference status and the MVP title of the team. Important graduating seniors Mary Lindgren, Heather Brammeier, Brooke Swanson and All-Conference nmner Jenny Neisler will be missed.

a large group of new freshman the Hawks have set big goals.

"Naturally our foremost interest is to tak e first in the Hawk Invitaional," said Coach Bondi. "Along with this we also hope to beat both Maine East and West."

With these dreams in mind the Girl's Tennis Team is headed for the top.

Megan Corder, who was an All-Conference player. Yet just as last year, there are many talented girls who will be ready to take over.

Returning Varsity members include Denise Lesniewski, Kris Goodman, Kiki Athanasopoulos, Karin Beaumont, Theresa Brown and Maureen Jamieson.

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Preview of boys' fall sports

Cross Country looks to three-peat

by Brian Shields After a full summer of hard running, the boys' cross-country team looks to be in good shape for a third straight CSL Conference title. This year's team, coached by Mr. William Drennan, is led by a strong nucleus of runners consisting of Bryan Dayton, Joe Guest, Paul Berke and Steve Madura. Other seniors who look to contribute this year are Larry Chan, Tim Monroe, Paul Pawola,

Dustin Puckett, Greg Reuhs, Brian Shields and Tom Swidnicki. Also, juniors Ted Gayford and George Hartman will contribute to the team's success this year. Meanwhile, the frosh-soph team, coached by Mr. Jack Marino, continues to begin the building process to make a winning team and compete for the conference title.

With such a large number of good runners trying to get into the top seven spots on the

varsity level, practices and races will likely be filled with fierce competition. Coach Drennan said that this team may be the best ever at Maine South in terms of talent and depth. As a result, this team is hoping to not only win conference, but also become the first Maine South Cross-Country team to go downstate.

The team's success depends on how hard it works to achieve its goals during the summer and fall workouts.

Golf hopes for return trip to State

by Chris Ryan The Maine South golf team is coming off one of its most successful seasons ever. Last year it finished a remarkable second at both regional and sectional competitions. The Hawks went on to their first state competition.

finishing tenth.

This year's team, coached by Mr. Ron Ross, hopes to continue the success of last season. The team will be led by senior AllConference golfers Terry Wittek and Stino Mihto. Also, returning varsity member Josh

Martin will be a key to victory throughout the year. The Hawks will look for additional support from juniors Matt Simpson, Brad Galvin and Mike Kraft. With a lot of hard work and dedication, the Hawks hope to make a return trip to the state competition.

Beyond the Elite Eight for soccer

by Chris Ryan The boys' soccer team hopes to continue its dominance in the CSL conference this season. The team hopes to improve on the outstanding 10-0-0 conference record and 21-42 overall record compiled last season. Last season the Hawks were victorious in regional

sectional and supersectional competions.

They moved on to become part of the Elite Eight in the state only to suffer a disappointing loss at the hands of Kelly.

This year's team will be led by four year varsity goalie and All-State selection Mike Semel. Semel holds records for career shut-

outs in the state. Junior All-Conference player Thomas Buszydlo and Senior ^i^^^^ Crampton will be important to the t e a n ^ ^ continued success. The Hawks know that it will be difficult to improve on last year's performance, but they hope to make it back to the EUte Eight.

Football works for another victory

by Vic DeMartino After a great season in '94, the Maine South football team is eager to taste victory again in '95. The Hawks will face one of the toughest schedules that they have seen in years. However, with hard work, concentration and a lot of heart, the Hawks will look to be successful once again. Coach Phil Hopkins and his staff have worked long hours to prepare the team for the task at hand.

There is no doubt the defense will be a strong part of the team. The Mojo Defense will be anchored by All-Conference linebacker Matt Braun, as well as defensive tackles Brian Czerwinski and safety Ben Wilson.

The offense will feature a punishing ground attack behind linemen Dave Darling and Czerwinski and fullback George Czerwonka.

The air attack will feature returning starter Scott GatzioUs at tightend. The special teams, with All-State kicker Brian Schmitz, will be a key to victory. The Hawks refuse to settle for anything less than the very best and therefore expect another exceptional season. If all phases of the team offense, defense and spe-

cial teams come together, the Hawks will no doubt surpass their past accomplishments

and move themselves into Maine South Football history.