Vol 33 issue 11

Volume 33, Issue 11 February 21,1997

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Maine South H.S. Park Ridge, IL

Mock Trial Team advances to state

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Mock Trial Team prepares to travel to the state competition as a result of their outstanding performance at the regional competition. The team was challenged by eight other teams at the match held in Rockford on Saturday, February 8.

Mock Trial Team, which is under the direction of Rick Rosenberg, is a dedicated group of people who have worked for over four hundred hours this year to prepare their case. They read through pages of facts and witness statements. The team considered the perplexing questions the opposition may pose and worked to build a strong case.

The team has been preparing for a civil trial in which the plainf, Alex White, seeks punitive ages from a school board.

Mock Trial team competes in Rockford.

White is a clerical worker at a discriminated against by the high school who was fired. She is school board because of her busuing on the basis that she was limia.

At the regional competition, the team represented the defendant against Lane Tech. They faced off against Rockford Boylan in the role of the plaintiff.

Though there were a total of thirty-two witnesses at the competition. Josh Klaczek was honored with the Best Witness Award.

The team continues to concentrate their effort on preparation for the state competition in Springfield on March 1. If the team wins, they will advance to the national competition in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Mock Trial Team members are : Kristina Arbinson, Mi Coulou, Julie Folz, Josh Klaczak, Robert Noose, Meghan O'Neill, Sara Rybak, Michiel Van Kelecom and Don Walsh.

Students compete to study abroad

by Karoline Salvador The German Club has enjoyed many exciting activities this year.

Now, they await the announcement as to whether two finalists in an exchange program will go to Germany.

Back in October, the German Club celebrated its traditional Oktoberfest at the Chicago Brahaus Restaurant. The club enjoyed a wonderful dinner and participated in many games, dance contests, as well as a yodeling contest in which Frau Lorenz, the German Club Sponsor, was awarded first prize.

In November, the German Club had their first movie night. It was a great success. In DecemJjer, the club participated in their ^ ^ l u a l caroling at St. Matthew's ^mirsing home.

The Club is also proud of two

of its members, Krista Diestel and Erika Walter. They applied for the Bundestag exchange. This is an exchange program for one year to Germany. Acceptance into the program is a very selective process. These students had to type seven essays(in English) about themselves and their families. The number of applicants was cut from two thousand to five hundred. The next phase of the selection process is an interview.

From these the number of apphcants will be reduced from five hundred to three hundred, who will then go to Germany next year. The club is very proud of Diestel and Walters for making it to this level of the competition.

They are the first applicants to have accomplished this since Frau Lorenz has taught at Maine South.

Erika Walters and Krista Diestel Photo by Ms. Lorenz Some of the upcoming events invited on February 27th at 7:00 for the German Club are another p.m. in A203 to see "Das Boot." "movie night." All members are

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by Ncaalie Mazzuca Music is a living art form. All of its genres by heart Andrews A few weeks ago there was a certain topic are consistently changing, sometimes fusing addressed on a television series, and later on with one another to produce a new sound several news-based shows, that I found pretty never heard before. Rock and roll, since the disturbing, yet it makes me wonder. time of its conception, has been a constant Imagine, it's a nice hot July in 1999. This experiment The list that follows is a number year's sophomores will just have graduated of the larger contributors to its varying sounds from Maine South and may be looking for- and images. Although some of the artists ward to college in the fall. But, then again, this listed may not be the first to define a specific month marks the end of the Piscean Age and sound, often they were the ones that popularbeginning of the Aquarius Age. The start of ized it or influenced other artists to add it to apocolyptic childbirth, thefieryreign of some their sound.

Middle Eastern dictator and a powerful ChiThe Beach Boys - This six-piece band from nese military, the murder of the pope and the California was extremely prevalent in the collapse of the human race and all other living 1960's and helped combine elements of surf creatures by means of a nuclear armageddon. music with popular rock.

In die fall there will be a comet in the sky for The Beatles - The Fab Four could be conseven days and nights. When that comet sidered the first real "rock stars;" however, leaves the Earth's orbit the apocolypse will they also defined the four-piece rock band and begin. It sounds kind of creepy, and maybe experimented with a variety of instrumentaeven easily dismissed. However, if you think tion to change the face of traditional rock and about it, the Chinese are allegedly building up roll. their military and it's quite obvious that there The Bee Gees - A wildfire, sometimes are severe problems in the Middle East. The referred to as disco, spread rapidly after Satur"prophet" Nostradamus predicted this grue- day Night Fever and riding the crest of the some end to the world in the early sixteenth wave were the signature falsetto melodies of century. the Bee Gees.

But, then again, if you really want to worry, Chuck Berry - Combining elements of the there's always the ancient Aztec predictions .blues and country and western. Berry's guitar prognosticating sudden doom this upcoming playing as well as his songs are the foundation September. The Aztecs are well-renowned of rock and roll. for their almost perfect record of astrological John Coltrane - One of the greatest jazz forecasts. Their ideas are much less detailed, musicians in his own right his incredible but they do clearly state die end of life on this improvisational skills influenced many musiplanet cians to experiment with these impromptu Another reason I was thinking about this solos. depressing, yetinteresting, basic human ques The Clash - In the late 70's, the political tion is the recent press for increased asteroid messages of the Clash mixed with their punkdetection services in the United States. It's no pop-reggae gave rise to commercial success secrettiiatasteroids have hit the Earth before, that mainstreamed the "punk sound." so then the question arises; why are there less Bob Dylan - Beginning as a folk singer and than fifty people in the entire world looking eventually going electric, Dylan's lyrics and out to see if these asteroids will strike again? music were instrumental in the development It is not too comforting to know that at any of rock and roll as social commentary as well given moment there are more than two as entertainment. hundred asteroids passing through the Earth's The Everly Brothers - Phil and Don Everly solar orbit Now, if one the size of a city block introduced country and western vocal harmohits, the impact would cause an area the size of nies into rock and roll in its formative years.

Virginia to be blown off the face of the Earth, Woody Guthrie - The forefather of folk, spreading flaming boulders for thousands of Guthrie provided the base for the work of miles around. The dust resulting form the many of the protest singers of the 1960's, blast would cause a blockage of sunlight for including Dylan and the Byrds. more than sixteen months leading to an ice age Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five where all animal and plant species would Grandmaster Flash and company were one of perish. thefirstrap groups to record and use rap as an I guess I really don't have a point in this outlet for social protest. commentary, except that maybe this weekend Jimi Hendrix - Hendrix's experimentation you'll concern yourself more with the impor- changed the sound of the electric guitar and tant things in hfe: you know, like OJ.'s long redefined its use in rock in roll through the use gone fortune or who has had your shirt for the of distortion. last two weeks.

Buddy Holly - The innocent element of

early rock and roll. Holly's carefree music played an emphasis on the "love song" and_ could be considered the forerunner to pop. i " Janis Joplin - Joplin's rebellious nature i the male-dominated music world helped clear the path for female artists to follow, emphasizing emotion and music above femininity.

Kiss - Masters of the rock concert. Kiss' makeup and sound were a base for the glam rock and metal movements that became prevalent in the 1980's.

Kraftwerk - Their avant-garde electronic music was commercially successful in the mid-70's and was significant in the sampling used in rap and dance music.

Led Zeppelin - Before metal. Led Zeppelin emerged with a hard soundfromthe wake of the psychedelic era and added an edge to the rock song and gouged out an opening for other bands of the time to follow suit Bob Marley and the Wallers - Politically minded, the Wallers' music was some of the first reggae tofinda commercial niche in the United States, and became an influence on a number of rock and roll musicians.

Nirvana - The Pixies really did it first but Nirvana made it big and solidified the grunge sound that went beyond the underground.

Elvis Presley - In therightplace at the right time, the King's presence enveloped the music world in the 1950's, and his ultimaj^^ success stemmedfromhis ability to entertarli^ by mixing music with an entire look and attitude.

Little Richard - Rhythm and blues-influenced piano marked Richard's sound which produced a string of pop hits which audiences embraced and musicians emulated in the early years of rock and roll.

The Skatalites - One of thefirstska bands, the Skatalites helped popularize the signamre sound of the music that has influenced more recent bands which includes a heavy hom section and guitar on the upbeats.

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - The Motown sound was conveyed to many through the talent and image of Robinson and the Miracles, a sound that was copied and inspired a number of artists to follow.

The Rolling Stones - Immensely popular, the Rolling Stones had an image as well as a sound that made them the first true bad boys of rock and roll.

The Sex Pistols - Even badder boys than the Stones, the nihilistic Sex Pistols were the first punk band to shake the mainstream music world.

Jon Spencer - His experimentation has been influential in the fusion of various t; of eclectic music with traditional rock a n ^ ^ roll.

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In defense of holding hands

by Graham Schmidt As we all know, the most excellent Girl's Choice dance is coming up. It's time for discussion on a lot of topics. These include "She asked who? He said what?" The plans for after dance activites, and the usual analysis of the theme song. In 1997, "I Wanna Hold your Hand" holds this position and has been getting a little heat. It is my duty to reply. If you have read this far and are still looking for PDA references, lots of luck.

As I understand it, high school dances are times to relax and have fun, not make some enduring life commitment. Accordingly, shouldn't theme songs be simple and danceable? In the middle of the fast grooved action, it's strange to cut in with a tune declaring, "I can't live without you" or "love is a powerful drug." Talk about ruining the mood. This kind of theme song sends everyone running for the punch bowl. Instead, I Wanna Hold Your Hand offers everyone a chance to try out the vocal chords singing along and fits perfectly with a pre-selected play Ust. Plus, you can dazzle your friends with the monkey and the jnashed potato, may she never die.

Some people have approached me to critiRze the Uieme song by exclaiming "It's so different than usual!" I think this is hilarious.

Our school praises the unique tweaks in the student body. Dyed hair, eyebrow rings and bright colorful second-hand clothes scream

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editors, This letter is in response to Miss Mazzsica's editoriaL 1 happen to fee! differently aboat this fine institutbn we attend. Because of the course selection offered here, I was able to take every class I wanted to. My counselor (who, as it happens to be, is also Miss Mazzuca's counselor) made it possible for me to learn three languages, to learn how to work a TV and radio station and to study for a year in another countr>'. Some of the requirements are a bit overdone: do i reaOy need to sacrifice my only study (which was also my lunch period) during track season in the second semester of my senior year simply for gym? But all in all, these requirements aren't that bad. Because of them, Ileamed that I like public speaking, hate business and love driving. Though this "specific track" of college preperatory class I learned that I was not meant to be a doctor and the government is probably the way to go.

My point is, Maine South is what you make it. You are only stuck in a track it you

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"Look at me. I'M imique." We pride ourselves on our differences and yet we are afraid to try an iconoclastic (look it up...it's always on the ACT) theme song for Girl's Choice.

Think of it as a refreshing change of pace.

Lastly, the most important thing of all at a

You can't handle the truth

by Margaret Byrne So you're walking down die hall, pass in hand, to your next class. The hall is relatively empty, a few people going to the bathrooms, but that's about it Ahead of you a black speck comes into focus. As you get closer you see it is a wallet and you pick it up. You look inside tofindabout S37.(X) in side of it. What do you do? What if the wallet belonged to someone you don't know? What if it belonged to your worst enemy? What would you do then, eh?

I would like to say that I would return the wallet no matter whose it was. But what if it belonged to that kid who throws things at me in math? Would I want to return it then?

Recently I went around badgering people ut what they would do. And after explidnig to many of them that their names would ^ l Oot t be in print, they told me what they thought.

If the wallet contained an ID, but belonged

choose toletyourself be. Soall you freshmen out there, remember this: if you find yourself being thrown into a track by some higher being (like your counselor), aiid you don't want to be stuck there, stand up for yourself.

It's reaUy easy. Say something hke, '^Tjy dol need AP European HistOF>-?! ? All I v.'ant are more science classes!" Be happy thatyou have the freedom to choose. Sure, that freedom might be impaired by college, state, or district requirements, but it's stil! there. In Austria, people have to decide at the age of 10 what they want to do with their livesstudy science, languages, farming, or perhaps become a manual laborer or go to the university. They have NO choice of course selection. All they can choose is which languages, religion and fine art to study, : In closing, I would like to say that I feel sorrv' for Mss Mazzuca. Nobody should have to leave Maine South feeling like there were more experiences to be had. If one asserts one's self he/she can do anything.

to no one you knew, the people interveiwed saida) Return the wallet with all of the money: 23/30 b) Return the wallet without the money: 3/30 c) Keep all of the money and the wallet: 3/30 d) Leave it alone: 1/30 Let's say that the wallet containing 337.00 belonged to one of your many enemies. The people interviewed said: a) Return the wallet with all of the money: 11/30 b) Return the wallet without the money: 2/30 c) Keep all of the money and the wallet: 12/30 d) Leave it alone: 5/30

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dance is the people. Banners, the theme song and the decorations all help shape the event, but it is up to the rest of us to make it a memorable, special occasion. Remember, in life, there are dancers and there are talkers.

DANCERS WANTED on February 22.

Rock=s^^i4 The Velvet Underground - The VU did not effect their moment in rock and roll as much as the moments to follow; their brutally real lyrics and music were important as inspiration for later bands in the 70's and 80's.

Muddy Waters - The link to rhythm and blues. Waters' music was the inspiration and the outline for the sound and style of early rock and roll groups.

The Who - With their roots in the mod movement of the early 60's, the Who's music was successful in the traditional media for rock and roll such as the live show as well as effecuve in new forms with their invenuon of the "rock opera."

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention - Uniquely combining intelhgencia and music, Zappa and the Mothers of Invention was one of the fu-st groups to use satire in lyrics and songwriting among combinations of musical styles.

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What ever happened to...?

by Katie Rybak Imagine a regular school day. You arrive at the normal time and go to your locker. Instead of getting books, though, you leave your backpack behind. Instead of attending your usual boring schedule of classes, you can visit an acting workshop or learn how to make jewelry. Rather than learning about the Civil War, you can watch an artist carve an ice sculpture or listen to a jazz musician. Sound interesting?

Three years ago at Maine South these events had a name: Southfest. In the early spring students were provided with a break in their usual schedules in order to attend workshops, lectures and performances in areas of interest.

During Southfest, regular curriculum was suspended in order for students to participate in four 50 minute programs of their choice and one musical performance. Although current underclassmen do not remember this event, seniors do, as 1994 was the last year that Southfest was held.

One of the most important aspects of the day was the fact that students were provided with an opportunity to investigate other options which the regular curriculum did not provide them with. "I though that Southfest was important because it gave students the chance to explore other interests," remarks one senior.

Students could talk to Maine South graduates who had become successful in their ca-

reers, learn how to make a quilt or pet a llama. A few weeks prior students simply had to rank the programs which they most wanted to attend, receiving their results a few days before the event.

Also students did appreciate the break in the status quo. "I though is was a lot of fun, a good idea for a break in school," comments another senior. "Not only did you get to see some cool programs, but you also could hang out with your friends."

So, why did Southfest fail? Why are we no longer provided with this option? One very good reason for the disappearance of Southfest was the lack of attendence and interest. Many students seemed to prefer leaving school after homeroom. As one student said, "I would not have gone again. I thought it was boring."

Yet after four years, this year's seniors will be the last students who will remember Southfest and many have expressed disappointment that lack of attendence could bring about the end of Southfest.

One senior in particular expressed dismay at the growing apathy of Maine South students: "It's just so stupid that people don't take advantage of the things they're offered."

So will Southfest vanish completely as this year's seniors do? The answer to this

jlntertainment of Southfests' past photo by Eyrie question lies with today's current underclassmen. Southfest was not an activity for a school of disinterested and apathetic teenagers. Southfest was an event for mature, self-directed, young adults who understood their curiosities and were _ interested in exploring other horizons. Now t h ^ only question that remains is what type of stu^ dents attend Maine South?

Focus on student excellence Name: Pat Maigler

Grade Level: 12

Activities: Class Council, Park Ridge Youth Commision, Snowflake/Snowball, Student Council, TOFYS, Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Football Teacher's Comment: "Pat is certainly one of Maine South's finest. His commitment to the community can be seen through his active involvement in TOFYS. Among the most impressive of Pat's many attributes are his self-directedness, intellect and social concern.

Though rarely in the spotHght, he consistently strives to make Maine South better." ^. ._ -Jim Lonergan

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REO is paradise for a few

by Tom Jonas and Andy Thompson they have to face the consequences."

The second hand slowly rotates around the Reassignment is located in C-147 and is clock as the Earth rotates around the sun. run by iron-fisted Mrs. Schuler. "I've worked Sometimes only one set of eyes follows its here for fifteen years," says Mrs. Schuler. "I movement, but come December, when the just make sure everybody is under control. tardies begin to add up and students tire of They know that I wasn't the one who sent going to class, as many as fifteen sets of eyes them here, so the kids are pretty cooperative." follow the circle.

"The advantage of reassignment compared Pete stares at the clock. He turns, looking to suspension is that the kids have the refor anything to occupy his interest. He has sources that they would normally have if they only the front wall to spark energy into his were in class," says Dean Thetard. "Homeeyes, but even this is littered with symbols of work is sent to the room to be completed, tests his fate. Pictures there are brightly decorated, can be taken and if the student needs to confer all screaming three letters-REO. He slowly with a particular teacher, they can." wanders to the magazine pile, glancing ever Although Dean Thetard has only been at so slightly at the curtains barring any external Maine South for two years, he has noticed a light from entering the room. The bell sounds comparable decline in students who have off, breaking the silence. Voices from the hall been issued REO this year. "I don't know if it tease him, suppressing any thought of the day is just because we are still early in the year or ending soon. if certain classes cause less trouble. Last year Soon after, the phone rings. "Who? Who is there were a lot of fights, but this group of this?" Mrs. Schuler asks. "Pedro? There's no students seems to be more calm."

Pedro here! Who is this? I'm going to find out He speculates 8 to 15 students on average who this is!" visit REO a day. In a survey taken, 40 percent Pete looks around the room smiling. Ev- of Maine South students claimed to have been eryone except Mrs. Schuler knows who Pedro sent to REO at least once during their high is, and they all laugh. school career, either all day or only one pe"A couple of my fiiends found out the riod. Of those who had been to REO, 65 phone number to reassignment, and since I percent were male students. as in there that day, they decided to have a "I was sent to REO once because I missed laugh during lunch," explains Pete. "That was a OIL (five twenty-minute detentions)," says a fun day in REO, but usually I just read junior Nick Reuhs. "It was so boring. All I did magazines or do my homework. It's not that was play games on my calculator." bad."

"Come 8th period, I felt like a caged aniReassignment, a.k.a. REO, is an in-school mal," adds junior Frank Rigali. suspension that has been a part of Maine Yet Nick and Frank seem to be in the South for as long as anyone can remember. minority; of the students surveyed who had "Kids go for tardies, smoking, cutting class," been to REO, 59 percent said they enjoyed it. says Dean Thetard. "They're not so much "I always get my homework done when trouble-makers, but they do get in trouble and I'm in REO," says junior Kevin Kuta.

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"I like the pictures," says freshman Eric Nowak.

"When I'm in REO I can just relax and not worry about listening to some teacher," says junior Jenny Matassa. "I can also work at my own pace without having to rush."

Even Dean Thetard admits that "If I was in REO, I'd be having a great time, reading books and magazines all day."

There are some fears that REO may be too enjoyable. "REO isn't punishment," says Nick Reuhs. "Kids aren't going to think, 'Oh no, if I cut class, I'm going to have to go to REO." It takes students who need to be in class and throws them in a room where they can draw all day."

"When you're in REO you don't get the attention you need from teachers," says sophomore Barrett Kalinowski.

When addressed with the issue. Dean Thetard said, "If they're kids who are concerned with school, they won't be in reassignment two days a week. I do want to keep kids in class, but there has to be rules and consequences for breaking the rules. Does it change behavior? No. You can only change behavior when you change your attitude."

"Those who do what they are assigned when they are sent here benefit the most," adds Mrs. Schuler. "If you're only sent here once or twice a year, you have a chance to use reassignment as a day to either catch-up or get ahead in your schoolwork."

Pete finishes his article and looks up at the clock- 2:40. The feeling of victory received after finishing a test flows over him. He remembers, though, that tomorrow will bring another challenge, another hurdle, another day of REO. "Ah, maybe I'll get another phone call," he thinks to himself with a smile.

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Hawkettes host Maine Event It was a long day for Hawkettes on Febraury 7, as Maine South hosted the first annual Maine Event. This was a dance/drill competition in which 23 other schools competed.

Saturday's Maine Event was the last chance for a dance/drill team to qualify for the state competition. Dance teams are scored in a range going from "good" to "champion." In order to advance to the state competition, a team must earn a rating of "superior" or "champion." This could have been accomplished at previous competitions, such as ones held at Stevenson or Willowbrook. However, the Maine Event was the final chance for a team to meet the necessary qualifications.

The Hawkettes earned a rating of "champion" in each of the three routines they performed.

These routines were in the categories of prop, kick and dance. The Hawkettes will be travehng to the state competition in order to perform their kick and dance routines. This competition will be held on March 9.

The Maine Event marks the first dance/ drill competition that Maine South has ever hosted.

Hawkettes prepare to compete.

Photo by Kate Boychuck

January Students of the Month

28 days until Spring Break >

The Students of the Month for January have been selected and announced. They are as follows: Art/Photo: Monica McQueen, Mike Tomassi, Andy Hansen, Adam Puralewski, Jennifer Caccomo.

Drama/Broadcasting: Thad Williams, Dan Schwartz, Annie Kehoe.

Music: Aaron Alaniz, Elizabeth Jomdt, Sarah Nommensen.

Foreign language: Brad Balazes, Kathryn Ballard, Ciara Forrest, Dierdre GrubaMcCallister, Jennifer Jemc, Kelly Kurowski, Bret Olson, Amanda Schwemin, Nicolette Stach, Daniel Totsch, Holly Warchol.

English: Michael Mary Conlon, Jeff Cox, Paul Enderle, Kevin Geist, Alice Gleason, Saif Khan, Kristine Krull, Tracey LoPinto, MeUssa Poulos, Maren Ronan, Erika Schraw, Maria S oroka, Rachel Stein, Eliza Subotowicz, Michael Tomassi, Andy Waggoner.

Social Science: Katherine Aulisio, Christopher Castelli, Carl Hughes, Robert Humbert, Mike Kemerer, Ho-Chen Liu, Melanie Manrose, Luke Pyzkowski, Elizabeth Rossi, Natalie Selk.

Driver Education: Thomas Kaczmarek, Kevin Duffy, Michelle Foy, Timothy Eberline.

Physical Education: Michael Pontarelli, Christopher Ploog, Mahara Backus, Charlie Zei, William Apa, Nicole Bratt, Kathleen Dunne, Angela Sica, Lukson Mathe w, Kristin Bamette, Jeffrey Percak.

Health: Anne Carroll.

Home Economics: Julie Lucchesi, Dorota Dymon, Helen Kontos, Kyle Liebich.

Business: Sandra Sliwa, Matthew Simpson.

Applied Technology: William Apa, Mehssa Vensas.

Science: Jacob Aimers, Tiffany Apolinski, Elizabeth Gibbons, Deidre Gruba-McCallister, Kristin Joyce, Anita Jurczykowski, Linda Lazar, Larry Logsdon, Colleen Matheu, Julie Patras, Martha Salal, Cheryl Schaul, Natalie Selk, Jennifer Sherman.

Mathematics: Sean Andrews, Helena Beladakis, Timothy Carlson, Johnie Ceh, Som Dalai, Krista Deistel, Paul Johnson, Emily Knoblauch, Linda Lazar, Anna Marchionna, Elizabeth Moryl, Craig Stankiewicz, Peter Wojtowicz, Johanna Zumer.

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Hawks dominate Maine East Demons

by Michelle Dulski The girls' basketball team closed January with a win against Deerfield and opened up February with a win against Peoria Manual.

They were able to split a pair of games against the Maine schools too.

Maine South left Deerfield winning 54-

41. Denise Pavichevich had 12 points, Renee Schaul had 11 points and Gina Anichini had eight points.

Thenextday, Maine South hosted the Four Star Shoot Out. Schools participating in this competition included Buffalo Grove, Peoria Manual and Bartonville-Limestone. In the

Track off to great start

by Lynn Janik The 1997 girls' track team is bigger and better than ever before. This year's team promises phenomenal results. On Thursday, February 6, three buses full of energetic tracksters journeyed over to Glenbrook South. This season opener was a definite clue that the Hawks will aim high, reach the next level and set and achieve new goals.

Outstanding sprinters in the meet against the Titans and the Resurrection Bandits included sophomore Nicole Wright in the 50 meterdash (7.2 seconds), Meghan McNeil in the 4(X) meter dash (69.6 seconds) and Anne Wlezien in the 3(X) meter dash (49.7 seconds).

Dealing with the longer races, Kristin Dodt

Gymnastics

by Alison Upton The girls' gymnastics season, while not having a fabulous ending, did finish with a number of successes. The conference meet was held at Glenbrook North. Although the team was expecting to do well at this competition, they left with a score of 119.25.

The team may have fallen short of their goal, but many individuals did not. For example, senior Kate Bacon and sophomore Maureen Fallon received seventh place on vault, each with a score of 8.3.

Helena Beladakis took sixth place on bars with an 8.35 and sixth on floor with an 8.4.

With conference behind the team, varsity looked to regionals to make up for their shortcomings. At regionals, the team did much better, leaving with a 124.7. Everyone did much better and received higher scores. The only member to go on to sectionals, however, was senior Jessica Boudos on bars. She competed in Schaumburg on February 13.

The gymnasts are pleased with their season as a whole. Although seniors Boudos, Bacon and Sam Schumacher will be missed, the spaces they are leaving allow younger gymnasts on the team to shine.

ran a2:55.3 in the 800 and Gina Kremerran a 6:10.7 in the mile.

The Hawks stood proud after competing in thefieldevents. Katie Du Pontjumped a29'7 3/4" in the triple jump and Linda Lazar jumped a 13'8 3/4" in the long jump. Mary Megan Anderson high jumped 4'10" and Deirdre Larsen threw a 32'2" in the shot put.

Flying over hurdles, Nora Bielat ran the 55M high hiu-dles in 10.5 seconds.

The medley relay had excellent runs: Marie Papeck (24 seconds), Sheree Baccay (23 seconds), Ines Tiu (36.5 seconds) and Amanda Wolf (70.4 seconds) in the lOOM, 200M and 400M legs. The four lap relay was also victorious with Lazar, Katie Dwyer, Katie Thompson and Wlezien. A new event at this meet was the throwers relay. One of the goals for the team is to capture the title in this event.

To wrap up the evening, the two mile relay of Dodt, Kremer, Asheley Kiefer and Anna Kurtz ran an 11:45. The mile relay team of Tiu, Wolf, Katie Thompson and Dwyer ran a 4:48.3.

Tomorrow Maine South hosts a meet. The Hawk Relays begin at 9 a.m.

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game against Peoria Manual, the Hawks ended up winning 58-48. Pavichevich and Schaul each had 17 points and Rita Fallon had 15 points.

Although Maine South was looking to avenge their previous loss to the Warriors, they came short of this goal. The first quarter ended with the Warriors ahead, 12-11. Maine West actually ended all of the quarters ahead, although there was not too big of a lead in the second and third quarters.

The Hawks were in the game up until the fourth quarter, where they fell behind offensively. The final score of this game was Maine West 54, Maine South 43.

Although the team did not win against Maine West, they are able to boast about their nail-biter victory against Maine East. Maine South ended the first two quarters ahead 1512 and 29-25. The third quarter had the two teams tied at 41.

The fourth quarter was a very low scoring eight minutes. East's Becky Nystrom made two freethrows within the last two minutes to put the Demons ahead. Schaul came back for South and made a sensational basket to tie the score at 45. Just as Schaul made the winning three-pointer in the last few seconds against Resurrection, it was now Anichini's turn to do so. She was passed the ball at the top of the key and fired away. The shot went in and Maine South was ahead by three points. East took a time out with two seconds remaining, but there was nothing else they could do. The Hawks won the game, 48-45.

The Hawks may compete in Sectionals in a few days. They want to put thefirostingon the already sweet season.

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Hawks advance to Sectionals

by Matt Glavin The Maine South Hawk wresders ended the dual meet season with the same intensity that they started it with. The team destroyed the Glenbrook North Spartans, by a score of 67-3. The seniors and their parents were honored for their years of dedication and hard work. Brian Albin, Mark Cameron, Matt Glavin, Martin Kotowski, Jud Murchie and Frank Stanke. All of the seniors won their matches, creating a perfect ending to a great

year. A special note should be given out to Martin Kotowski, who competed despite the fact that his ACL is torn.

The night was also special due to the fact that Coach McCann was honored for his outstanding coaching. The victory was number 301 and many more are sure to come. The team would like to thank Coach McCann for all his hard work in making them both better wrestlers and better people.

The Varsity team traveled to Fenton for

thelHSA Regional. Although the team didn't do as well as it hoped to, it did take home some medals. Frank Stanke fought hard for his third place finish at the tough 119 weight class.

Brett Harman had a steller day, finishing an impressive second. Albin fought all day in order for his third place finish. All three of these wrestlers advanced to the Sectional. For the rest of the Hawks, the Regional was an abrupt ending to an outstanding season for the rest of the team.

Hawks continue winning streak

by Matt Wanat The Hawk swinmiers have had success on all levels this year. The JV team is 5-0 in conference and 8-2 overall. They look to be recrowned as conference champs. The Freshman took first at their meet, making themselves champs of the conference for the second year. Their closest rival was a huge 60 points behind. This feat was due to the strong finishes of Ryan Evans (second in the 150 yard freestyle and third in the 300 yard freestyle), Eric Pick (third in the 100 yard I.M. and

first in 50 yard breast stroke), Alex Policy (second in the 50 yard butterfly), first place 200 yard medely relay (Nick Nielson, Pick, PoUey, Chris Salvador) and the second place 200 yard freestyle relay (Brian Wilson, Rob Drewnick, PoUey, Evans).

The Varsity team improved their conference to 4-1 with their win over Maine West.

First place finishes went to the 200 yard medely Relay (Nat Tone, Brian Pick, Chris Ploog, Matt Wanat), Tone (50 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke), and Ploog (100

Track

by Mike Mueller The boys' track and field team is off to a great start this year. Through its effort the team is looking for a very successful season that hopefully will culminate in a conference championship for both the indoor and the outdoor seasons. To help achieve these goals the team will look to its many stand-out athletes including Eric Anderson, George and Dino Gardiakos and J.P. Veron, in the sprint events. Ted Gayford, George Hartman and Tim Zei all look to make huge contributions in their speciahties: distance. John Fahrenbach and Pat Maigler will skyrocket on the pole-vault, and throwing both shot and discus for the Hawks will be Brian Albin and Taylor Duncan. With these athletes leading the way, the team looks to capture the conference championship by mean of hard work and dedication.

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yard butterfly). Those who took second were the 200 yard medely relay (Kevin Duffy, BrianPick, Mike Lupo, George Pappas), the 200 yard freestyle relay (Pick, Ploog, Pappas, Rob Bello), the 400 yard freestyle relay (Wanat, Bello, Frank Ramirez, Tone), Wanat (50 and 100 yard freestyle), Ploog (200 yard LM.), Ramirez (100 yard backstroke), Pick (100 yard breaststroke) and McDowell in diving.

The JV also swam well, winning 123-58.

The team has worked hard all year and is ^ preparing for the Sectional meet.

Basketball

by Brian Angarone The Maine South boys' basketball team came up with two huge victories.

The bigger of the two victories came against their cross-town rival Maine West. The team was lead behind the hot shooting of Rick Tosch (19 points) and Brian Angarone (14 points). The Hawks stayed in complete control of the Warriors the whole game. Matt Simpson took control of the boards grabbing eight rebounds in the paint.

The Hawks traveled to Wheeling, where they faced off against the Wildcats. The Hawks took control early and never let up. The final score was 63-50, behind Brian Angarone's 26 points.

Hopefully, the Hawks recent momentum will carry on into the postseason. The Hawks record is 11-lOand with a little luck it will only improve :iouin\\ords t-iie Photo from there.