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Maine South Hiszh Schw)l • 1111 S. Dec Road • Park Ridsc. IL 6006S

September 8. 2000

Back in the swing NEWS Hinkley skating park debate -p.2 Today in History -p.2 Inprovements around Maine South -p.3

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Property of the editors -p.4 It's a wonderful life -p.4 Tourist attraction- p.5 I wish I were a freshman-p.6

FEATURES Teacher nominations-p. 7 Welcome new teachers-p.8 Maine South at B.C. -p.9 SPORTS Football, Boys' Golf-p. 10 Girls'volleyball, Girls'cross country, Girls'tennis-p. 11 Boys'cross country. Boys' soccer, Girls'swimming -p. 12

A group of juniors stop to pose for the camera on their busy trek through the Maine South hallways as they get back into the school routine.

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Skating park causes great controversy

by Meghan McCall the lot that residents are objecting to, but also There has been much tension in Park the likeliness of teens from other suburbs Ridge in recent weeks over the proposal to coming into Park Ridge to use the new faput a skating park near Hinkley pool, in the cility. If the Hinkley lot was changed into a parking lot located next to the pool. The skating park, it would be located blocks away park would cause a severe loss of parking from the Metra Station and Pace bus stop. and in turn, possibly decrease the pool's at- This would allow easy transport for visiting tendance. Many residents are W arguing for a different placement of the park, specifically the lot by Northwest Highway.

Authorities have not yet examined the possibility of using that space and it is certain that residents would not be satisified with it either.

Last month, a study was done of the parking spaces at Hinkley Pool to try to appease the residents who are against the placement of the park. Unfortunately, this study was incomplete and did not leave authorities or residents with sufficient evidence to support either argument. This study was done by counting the cars parked in the Hinkley parking lot and neglected to record the density of the parking lot during the afternoon hours, the time when most pool patrons use that lot. teens to use the new facility. Residents say However, it is not only the location of they are not prejudiced against visiting teen-

agers, but are worried that their own children would be intiminated by those teenagers. Norridge, which recently op)ened its own skating park, has already experieinced this problem.

In early August, a town meeting was held for residents to discuss their concerns. Alex Dorow, a Hinkley Pool lifeguard present at the meeting, says that he is strongly against putting the lot near the swimming pool. "Ifthe skating park is put there, how are parents with small children going to be expected to walk almost two blocks from where another parking lot is to get to the pool?

The park district is forgetting what chaos this would create for its patrons who love this pool so much."

Numerous students from Maine South also attended the meeting in support of the skating park, saying they normally' have to travel five miles to use a different facility.

More debates will be heard from both sides in the upcoming weeks. Park District officials will also be considering the idea of installing more parking lots surrounding Hinkley Pool.

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Staff works hard to prepare for school year

by Tracy Schmidt While students were vacationing this past summer, Maine South staff was hard at work preparing for the uf)coming school year. In only eleven weeks, it managed to complete numerous construction projects, configure class sizes, and devise new programs—just in time for the approximate 2323 students to arrive for the first day of class.

The outdoor physical changes are among the most noticeable. Wilson Field's bleachers are no longer a rusty green, but instead a school-spirited red. The outdoor black window frames and the white box above the auditorium were both repainted. Also, the cafeteria parking lot was repaved and more spaces added for faculty cars.

Inside the building, students may notice the 200 brand-new lockers and the paint applied to the old V-wing lockers. Floor tiles were laid in the glass corridor, which is the same area where asbestos was removed. Fijially, the two largest projects: the old ^oodshop was remodeled and the English "office was greatly enlarged to accommodate its growing faculty.

Like the custodians and contractors, Maine South faculty also anticipated the rising enrollment. Classes were added to ensure lower student-to-teacher ratios.

Twenty-four new teachers arrived to aid in the instruction of these classes and three new social workers joined the staff in hopes of providing more services for students. These possible services may allow for more group counseling, including a support group for teenagers overcoming the death of a loved one.

Administration worked equally rd this # . ummer, adding the f i n a l touches to two new

programs.

The Coach Tutoring Program, scheduled to begin shortly, will now also have its members available to be teaching assistants, of-

fice aids, and Adaptive PE leaders. These student volunteers will work during the school day without receiving pay. They will, however, have the chance to earn service credit for their help.

The second program. The Family Center, was planned for working parents who are unable to utilize school resources, such as meeting with counselors during the day.

It is held in the evenings at least once a week and allows parents to talk with a social worker, guidance coimselor, or career counselor about their children's needs. Also,

seminars will be organized to help new parents become orientated with Maine South and its policies. Due to limited space, it is strongly recommended that parents call for an appointment.

By working hard, the custodians, the faculty, and the administration pulled together this past summer to offer Maine South students and their parents many resources that had previously been in need of repair or unavailable from all throughout the school. Many thanks go out to their dedication and strong efforts.

Southwards would like to make the following corrections on the August 23 issue: August 23, 1914- Japan declares war on Germany in the first stages of WWI. The Breakfast Club was not entirely filmed at Maine South; it was filmed at Maine North except for the last scene, which is filmed at our very own Wilson Field.

The first football game was not on September 4it was August 26.

Southwards regrets these errors

4 Coixixnentary property of

The Editors

by Lauren Hurley During this past summer, I was speaking to one of my relatives about my friends and the sorts of ways we spend our time. At one point the conversation lead into whether or not I drank, smoked, or used drugs. It was a wonder to this relation that I, a teenager, had deliberately not partaken in any of the aforementioned activities. At that point, she congratulated me on having not fallen to peer pressure. Her comment, although commending, aroused a deep anger in me. However, I was not upset at her at all. I became upset at the mere idea of peer pressure.

Personally, I do not beheve that peer pressure exists. I believe that it is a misused term coined by a sheep, invented for the purposes of escaping responsibility. The basic gist of peer pressure is: those around you, whether vocally or through their actions, persuade you to be like them. This means you do not think for yourself I was bom (just like every other human being) with the freedom of thought. I do what I know is right not just when someone is looking. It is what I do when no one is looking that really counts in the end.

Now I would say that it is fairly unreasonable to assume that high school adolescents will be perfect angels, when, actually, they are more like Charlie's or Hell's Angels. However, it can be expected for everyone to be accountable for their actions.

We are responsible for everything we do.

We are conscious of everything we do. We are always aware. We have control. If you find yourself imbued with alcohol at a party, you simply cannot justify it by claiming everyone else was doing it. You drove to the party. You decided not to leave when you saw illegal activity taking place. You picked up the bottle. And no one forced you to do a thing.

I read a quote the other day in a classroom: "What is popular is not always right; and what is right is not always popular." It is our generation that will take hold of the new millenium. If no one can trust us now, why would they in the future? We need to make a good impression for our generation, one person at a time.

Now, as Danny Tanner queues up the "Full House" morality music, I say, do not let those who think for themselves become a dying breed. Do what is right, especially when no one is looking.

I wonder...

by Megan Gibbons

The way the glass of your watch catches the sun, and flashes a glinamer of light on the wall is just another incident that gets tossed away along with the pen you dropped last period, and the rainbow you saw in the dew on the way to school. However, to a child, there is beauty, a certain wonder that exists in all things, no matter the magnitude or real effect they have on life. To a child there is utter amazement in that glimmer of light, there is question as to how that pen fell, and curiosity in the drops that one finds on her lawn each morning. Why as it that as we "grow-up," we have to abandon those ways? Because, it is time to focus our life and on the things that truly determine the course our life takes. Right?

I recendy sat doing my homework, and as I diligently wrote the essay I had been assigned, I noticed a glint upon the wall. I disregarded it, and went back to my important work. Then, out of the comer of my eye, I noticed a small child chase, and reach for that speck of light dancing upon the wall as my watch caught the sun with each stroke of my pen. I sat back, and I watched. I caught that look of wonder in her eye as she jumped and ran for that something that had no relevant meaning, but could easilyfillher heart.

She did not need an aspect of life that might one day end up to have been life altering, she simply needed that piece of life that made her heart sing. She could have been off setting her life on the right track at softball practice or acting lessons. She could have been practicing her printing, and sounding out words her parents laid in front of her.

All of these things in the long run will bring forth accomplishment and joy; however, now her heart was filled with the wonder of the moment and nothing else.

It is times like this that people have to ask themselves, "When was the last time my heart felt that?" At that moment, I neglected the pen and paper that sat in my lap, and explored my life. I began to recall all of the pieces of my life that should have made my heart dance, and should have brought on that feeling of wonder. Then I understood why they had not, I had, as the pen and paper that now sat in my lap, forgotten they were there.

In my life that is so goal-oriented, I had forgotten what wonder was, and what it felt like to wholly wonder with no logic, or hypothesis behind it. These feelings of amazement and awe were lost "growing up." I no longer find myself watching a bug crawl across the step I sit on, or admiring a clear night and asking, "How did God do that?" All of these feelings that once made me so happy have slipped from my subconscious. In a life surrounded by wonderful things, I have lost the wonder.

It seems that things that once held the utmost significance in my life had disappeared from my level of importance. Life took hold of me and led me down the path every child most follow. As I passed memories of wonderful things en route to becoming a grown-up, pieces of wonder were slowly disintegrated. And suddenly, as I was following the path so dutifully, I had a longing for those memories of wonders past. No more did I want to sit and listen to directions and find out my life's purpose for future days. The wonder that once truly filled my heart now sat untouched and covered somewhere within me. It sat beneath my soul now, and it seemed I had lost the wonder of living forever.

The sun goes down behind a tree, and my watch stops emitting the gleam of light on the wall, and the young girl stops her dancing and seems to bow to the wall as if thanking it for a dance. It was then that I realized, I had not lost the wonder, it was simply dormant. And with this display today, I knew just where I needed to go to find it again. I needed to take my grown-up thought, and toss it aside. I needed to be a child again, if maybe just for an instant and only in my mind, then I might take notice and discover the amazing things around me.

To those who have their life set on course, and are focused on where they are headed, I salute you. But, I also say to you, if you focus on something for too long, everything that surrounds you gets blurred, and you lose the life around you. As you sit with youri head in the books, feet on the track, or as a character on the stage, stop. Look to your left and to your right, and merely catch the glint. The glint that fills a heart, a glint of wonder.

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by Britt Frederiksen A veritable Venice of the Midwest would Everyone loves tourists, or has to. Tourprobably also include a larger population of ism equals money no matter where or when.

Itahans and not so many skyscrapers. Why Chicago gemerates over eight billion dolshould we imitate Venice? We have our own lars per year on tourism, domestic, and inappeal. ternational, ÂŁmd attracts over twenty-eight Included in the gondola package is a sermillion travelers a year. Of course their buses tie up traffic and no one likes being asked enade and story telling. The cost alone could for directions, but this is reason enough to transport you and several of your friends want to fuel the tourist industry in the city. third class to Venice. For a fifteen-minute Hotels gain, businesses gain and muse- jaunt down the Chicago River, the cost is ums gain. A city must prepare for tourists. $90, for an hour, $360. Tax and twenty perTaxis are needed, airports must be acces- cent gramity will be added after this pocketsible, public transportation must be efficient wrenching cost. and the city must be clean and safe. Each of How important are these gondolas? Not these areas creates j o b s , attracts travelers and eventually generates revenue.

Chicago is home to many ;ultural attracJonsworthyofa visit. The Art Institute, the Shedd Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry all bring millions of visitors. Chicago cultural festivals, including the Celtic Festi- Chicago is not destined to be known for its gondolas. val, Latin Music Festival and the Jazz Festival shed light on very. In fact, they can be deemed offensive, the cultures that make up Chicago. All of feeding into stereotypes of Italians and nethis brings people, brings money, and keeps glecting to reveal the impact Italians have the city happy. made in the city. There is much, much more Mayor Daley has made sure Chicago re- to Italy than gondolas, and much more than mains a popular destination. His recent sup- Venice. port of adding gondolas to the city will probIf gondolas are necessary, couldn't the ably not change one bit of the income, yet city attempt to reveal more about other Italhe will waste time making sure the city ian culture? We should celebrate the ethnic knows he supports them. diversity in Chicago by looking at the real What gondolas have to do with the city contributions different cultures have made kf Chicago is a good question. The Chicago to the city.

Websites claim they turn Chicago into Italians have been immigrating to Chithe"Venice of the Midwest." The last time I cago and the land surrounding before it was read a geography book, a Venice of the Mid- a city. west would be further North, have streets There have been Irish, Scottish, French, completely covered in water, and a greater German, and Polish immigrants. It is the eth-

nic diversity of our country that makes it different from others. The poor, the sick, the tired have all found refuge in America. These "weak" people have built cities and railroads and new lives. They have made considerable contributions to all levels of society. Is it a little offensive to forget their real presence?

Even if the city is attempting to recognize its Italian residents in some way, would it be possible to do so in a more visible area?

Gondola rides take place on the river, but not the busier parts, and certainly not the parts that best portray the city. Rides start at Wells and Wacker and one can hardly make it towards the center of the city in fifteen minutes.

One can barely find the cash in their wallet to take this "scenic aunt" down the river. Like the proverbial tree that falls in the woods that no one can justify hearing: if an overpriced gondola is present in a remote area of downtown Chicago acting as photo by Dan Saavedra the Italian ethnic representation, will anyone seek it and use it?

Whereas Chicago is known for its hardworking atmosphere, its diverse population and its wide range of museums and other cultural venues, gondolas will never make a mark in tourist books. These gondolas are not going to change the number of people that visit Chicago each year, and certainly are not going to make me feel better about Italians in my community.

Chicago is not little Italy, and should not try to be. Why does Daley support this idea?

Will adding a few over-priced "ethnic" boats that no one rides really boost the economy or make the city more friendly? No. Gondolas have yet to make any difference downtown, and probably never will.

I wish I were a freshman...

by Drew Huening As the class of 2004 comes oozing into the halls of Maine South, we who are not the despicable untouchables will be forced to remember what it was like to be the little fish in a big pond. As one of these upperclassmen, I would like to offer the new class something to think about as they wander through the halls and ask silly questions. To you, the fireshmen of '04: Most seniors, juniors, and sophomores will not talk to you. To them you are inferior and unrefined; wild and uncivilized animals that have yet to be housebroken.

You are the ungrateful and disrespectful tramps that will rise up one day to fulfill the duties of the current upperclassmen. Needless to say, most of us think you are grossly unqualified.

We were all freshmen at one point or another. Every single person around you has been new and clueless once (even the teachers). We all have been filled with amazing questions, and the want to belong. And to this date, no one has died in the process of adjustment.

What may not be readily apparent is what freshmen do have that we upperclassmen don't.

We superior life forms sometimes forget what the symptoms of being a freshman re-

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ally mean. What makes freshmen seem like nervous and anxious animals is the unlimited energy they possess.

What makes freshmen seem obnoxious and cocky is the determination they have to become active and independent high school students. What makes freshmen seem unhealthily eager is curiosity and a sense of wonder.

To a freshman, the high school world is new and fresh, a complex and well-oiled machine that chums out intelligent, unique individuals. At the same time, this machine seems foreign and unforgiving, something that needs to be observed and analyzed to deal with.

The eternal freshman is a bold explorer of a strange enviroimient. A freshman is little like Christopher Columbus, like Ameha Earhart, like Lewis and Clark.

Not all of the incomers will be like this.

Some will already be jaded and knowledgeable. Some will just pretend to be jaded and knowledgeable.

To those of you who are not already disillusioned, I say to you: Don't change.

No matter how down, we "greater beings" make you feel, ignore them and live your own life. For through the years you will

grow and mature. In time you will think you know it all when you're a sophomore, you'll be distracted by grades and tests when you're a junior, and when you're a senior you'll be ready to leave and won't care about Maine South. Never again will you be so energetic, have so much determination, or be so curious about high school and the people in it.

I wish I were a freshman this year. I wish that I could walk down the halls with wide eyes instead of sleepy ones. I wish that each and every day was an adventure, an unpredictable gift instead of a monotonous chore.

I wish that someone had told me it was okay to be a freshman when I was one. I wish someone had harnessed those qualities and traits that are so distinctly "freshmanic" instead of passing them off as dumb or naive. If others could see the success and the futures that lie behind these eyes, we would all understand. It is because so many others and I feel this way that I write...

To the freshmen of '04: You are about to embark on a bizarre and harrowing trip. You will change and learn,* but be sure not to lose those essential qualities that make you a "typical freshman." In time, these "flaws" are what will make you a phenomenal sophomore, an outstanding junior, and a satisfied senior.

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Features 7

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by Nicole Perm

A regular article in the Features section of Southwards is the Focus on Faculty. This article is usually written by one of the Features Editors but can be written by a student reporter. In previous years, the teacher has been chosen at random by the staff of Southwards. Teachers that have been featured in previous years include Mr. Deger, Mr. Feichter, Mr. Kratsch, Mr. Gotberg, Mrs.

O'Malley, Mr. Deines, Mrs. Cannon, Mr. Hare, Mr. Claypool, Mrs. Kramer, Mrs. Deering, and Mr. McCann. This year, the staff would like to get more of a student input of what they think about their teachers.

If there is a teacher that has to be read about, please take the time to fill out the form and turn it in back to Southwards. The criteria for nomination of a teacher should include

TEACHER'S NAME.

the teachers commitment to students, willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty, and abilities as an outstanding mentor.

Coaches and sponsors of clubs can also be nominated if they are outstanding people.Take the time to fill out an application for one of your great teachers. Please know that your name does have a chance of appearing in Southwards.

S OUTH^WORDS A student-produced newspaper of:

SUBJECT: YOUR QUOTE EXPLAINING WHY THIS TEACHER SHOULD APPEAR IN THE "FOCUS ON FACULTY' SECTION:

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YOUR NAME: PLEASE RETURN TO THE SOUTHWORDS OFHCE V-13I ASAP!

Nominations for F.O.S.E. are here Focus On Student Excellence

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- The student shoiJd demonstrate leadership in the classroom, on the playing field, or in an extracurricular activity.

- The student should demonstrate the qualities of a caring, mature, and moral individual.

- The student should perform above and beyond the "call of duty."

- The student should be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and committed to excellence.

RECOMMENDATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SOUTHWORDS OFFICE. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR QUOTE EXPLAINING WHY YOU CHOOSE THIS STUDENT THEN DROP IT OFF IN THE SOUTHWORDS OFHCE.

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8 Features

Welcome new teachers!

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING MORE NEW TEACHERS IN THE NEXT ISSUE!

Earl Danan

by Nicole Perm A new addition to the ARC staff is Mr. Earl Danan. He teaches pre-algebra, consumer education, and life skills.

It may be his first year teaching here at South, but he has been the head freshman coach of wrestling for the last two years.

Mr. Danan received his education at Maine West and later went to Northeastern.

Before coming to Maine South, Mr. Danan taught at Chippawa Middle School for three years. He transferred to South because he always felt influenced towards high school teaching.

Mr. Danan is really thrilled with Maine South so far. He feels it is "the best place to be. I love it and it is really family oriented."

Patrick Manning

by Nicole Perm Another addition to the ARC department is Mr. Patrick Manning. He teaches English Literature, Cooperative Work Training, and a science class.

Along with those classes, Mr. Manning volunteers his skills to the freshman football team He also might help coach wrestling at Notre Dame High School.

"It feels weird to come back here after

twenty years," said Mr. Maiming. Growing up in Park Ridge, Mr. Manning went to Notre Dame for high school and his sister was a student at Maine South.

"I like Maine South a lot. It's closer to my home and it's a great place to work."

Before transferring here, Mr. Manning taught in Lake Zurich for three years.

Leah Kuharik

by Danielle Pallasch Ms. Leah Kuharik is one of many new teachers welcomed at Maine South this year.

Ms. Kuharik will be working in the English department, teaching both English II and III accelerated.

Prior to coming to Maine South, she taught for five years at Geneva High School in Geneva, Illinois.

Ms. Kuharik attended high school at Glenbard South in Glen Ellyn. She then continued her education at the University of Illinois in Champaign. She decided to become an English teacher because she loves interacting with people and helping them improve their skills.

Ms. Kuharik is very excited to be working at Maine South this year. She says, "the smdents and staff here have made a great first impression!"

Megan Zelk

by Eileen Collins Ms. Zclk is one of Maine South's new English teachers. Although she has already taught one year of summer school at Maine West, this is her first year at Maine South.

Since attending Augustana College, Ms. Zelk has always wanted to be a teacher. She has

always been passionate about English and loves teaching. Ms. Zelk has had a wide range of experience during her life, making it easier for her to relate to kids. In high school, she was involved in many things, including sports and fine arts. Volleyball and track were her favorite athletics. She participated in Orchesis and her college dance company.

Ms. Zelk loves Maine South so far and is really looking forward to beginning a new year here.

Eve Michelini

by Maiy Payne Ms. Michelini is the new foods and clothing teacher here at Maine South. She wanted to share her enthuasiasum and love for sewing, fashions, and fabrics.

She attended Ridgewood high school in Norridge. Although this is her first year teaching, she student tought last year. Her introduction to Maine South was a pleasant one.

She truly believes that the students and staff are very helpful and supportive.

Her classes have been very encouraging.

Everything at Maine South has been great for Ms. Michelini. She believes that the students are "spectacular, and motivating. They are very responsible."

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â&#x20AC;˘ M . S . at D.C.

by Nicole Perm Ask any of the 20,000 high school students who went to Washington D.C. for an evangelist conference this past summer what they thought about the trip, and their responses will all be pretty much the same.

"D.C. was the most eye-opening and amazing experience of my life!

God is so very cool.

Yay-rah God!" said kj^Hr z^ Karen Boysen, who was just one of the sixty students from Park Ridge who went to D.CV 1 L.A. 2000.

High schools from all over the Chicagoland area were repsented at D.C. Maine South, Maine East, aine West, Loyola, Taft, and Glenbrook South are just a few of the high schools that were present at the conference. Under leaders from South Park Church in Park Ridge, the students came together and bonded magnificently.

During the week the students went to daily seminars and lectures. Three times a day they were allowed to choose between topics from which they wanted to learn. Often at these seminars popular rock groups were there to help send the message. Topics at these sessions ranged from 'Christian Athletics,' to 'Carrying a Broken Friend to the Cross,' to 'How to make Happy Parents.'

"I loved all the choices! I totally wish that we had more time because there was so much more that I wanted to see and leam about," said Katie Zuhr, a senior here at Maine South.

Twice a day the group met together in what was called the 'General Session.' At the General Sessions students told stories, actors performed skits, and artists sang. ong the top artists that performed were: 'eoff Moore, David Crowder and the UBC, The Supertones, LaRue, Jennifer Knapp, and Jars of Clay. The South Park group was always upfront and making their presence known by jumping and cheering for each

performer. Not only did their enthusiasm spread to other church groups, but many students became better friends with the security guards. Including Ian Fidler, "Yeah, I

photo by Nicole Penn | got kicked out, [of the concert] but other than that, it was a good experience," said the Maine South junior.

As the week progressed the group bonded and became more aware of what God was showing them.

"God started to open my eyes to see how amazing He is and how He is working and changing my life," said Danielle Pallasch, another Maine South senior who attended the conference.

"We laughed, we cried, we bonded as a group, and we made personal decisions to change our lives and live for the Lord,." said Maine South junior Lindsay Sorenson.

By Friday night, most of the students were skeptical that the week could not get any better. However, they were proved wrong by the time the big rally started that night. The streets of Washington D.C. were closed Friday night when the twenty thousand students, leaders, and organizers marched all the way to the Capitol. Once inside 'The Mall' area, a huge concert was

given. For over two hours they prayed, sang, and shouted to God. A special surprise was given to South Park when one of the bands wore the official South Park shirt. The energy could not be contained once the rally was finished. Five male members of the group jumped into the pool in front of the Capitol. The only defense the guys claimed was, "Hey, we didn't see any signs."

On the way back to the hotel that night, the students ran wild. Screaming and singing, they found exactly what they needed: The Navy's National Monument. In jeans and white tee shirts, the fountain overflowed with the sixty kids and leaders jumping around and laughing. The police officer who passed the crew laughed and told the kids to "just have fun," which is exactly what they did.

On the last night of the trip, the hotel kept the pool open for an extra hour. Athough most students only wanted to dangle their feet in the water, everyone was thrown in thanks to a couple of the boys. After the midnight swim, a baptizing occurred with two students.

It is likely that senior Mandy Payne summed up the trip the best:"There is no question D.C. 2000 was an incredible trip...all the prayers of the parents, leaders, and students had an impact on the group as a whole. For me personally, DC reminded me of the incredible love that God has for all of us...I can't wait to see what God is going to do at Maine South."

10 Sports

One for the ages

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By Kevin Sherlock Without a doubt, last week's win against Hubbard proved to be one of the most exciting games Maine South has ever witnessed. In front of 2,500 screaming fans the Hawks were determined to take home the victory.

The Hawks jumped out to a 6-0 lead on thefirstdrive after key completions by quarterback Shawn Kain. Hubbard quickly rebounded with a touchdown pass to tie the game 6-6 at halftime.

The second half was filled with the same intensity from both teams. Hubbard took a 12-6 lead early in the half, but the Hawks answered with a touchdown rush by Shawn Kain to tie the game at 12-12. The defense then stepped it up to make huge stops as Hubbard threatened to score. Regulation ended with the game still tied.

In the first of two overtimes, Hubbard once again scored, this time on a fourth down attempt, and expanded their lead to eight with a successful two-point conversion. But the Hawks would not allow themselves to be defeated, scoring yet another touchdown

with the strength and will of Chris Fosco, and matched Hubbard's score of twenty with a crucial two-point conversion aided by the focused and determined Joe Sergo. This unbelievable comeback sent the game into double overtime.

Early in the second overtime, Hubbard quickly scored with a ten-yard touchdown pass. Once again Hubbard attempted a twopoint conversion, but this time they were denied of the two points because of the rush led by Ken Triptow and Ralph Kopycinski.

The Hawks' offense then compiled the game-tying touchdown by Kevin Sherlock, who was led by the powerful blocks of the offensive line. Finally, Dave Olsen sealed the Hawk victory, kicking the game-winning extra point.

Jeremy Arbothnot as always gave words of inspiration to his fellow teammates and claimed; "We won because of successful crucial plays after mental errors made by Hubbard. Let's keep it up!" The next opponent for the Hawks is at home against Deerfield.

On the fringe

1 Place the Boys' and Girls' cross country teams finished at the District 207 Invite.

1997 The average year the Boys' Varsity Soccer balls were purchased.

75 Norm Olsen's eighteen hole score at the Ft Sheridan meet against Niles North.

1 Margin of victory in the Hawks' epic football game against Hubbard.

By Ben Pietrzyk Another golf season has started for Maine South. This year's team looks to capture the conference with the aid of its strong varsity squad. Under the watchful eye of Coach Ross the varsity looks to surprise many teams. Maine South has a new freshman group of golfers who look to carry the team in years to come, but the focus of this year's team is to work towards the state competition.

The first two meets have not gone Maine South's way with some tough breaks. To begin the season the team went to Ft. Sheridan to battle the Niles North Vikings.

However, the solid scores of Maine South were not enough to overcome Niles North, losing 318-314 in an eighteen-hole meet.

Some notable scores were Mike Walczak

with an 80, Pat Dillon with an 83, Mike Kuczynski with an 80, and Norman Olsen with a 75. Then Maine South competed against Conant and Lake Park at Poplar Creek. The Hawks placed second, giving Lake Park a fight until the end. Norman Olsen once again shot a notable 40 in the nine hole meet.

The 2000 season for Maine South looks to be a promising one. With the leadership of the senior class and a very strong frosh/ soph team the Hawks will put together a memorable season for everyone. Upcoming meets are against Glenbrook South, Waukegan, Niles West, and Highland Park.

The Hawks hope to win these meets and compile confidence for the challenging season which awaits them.

Nimiber of Hubbard football players injured at the game against the Hawks.

28 Number of sports teams competing on all levels for Maine South this fall.

Sports 11

#ervin' it up

by Ellen Gartner The Girls' tennis team is off to a strong start. With tryouts starting the week before school, and many of the returning varsity players keeping their skills honed over the summer, this season is looking to be a good one. The team started off its season with the Hersey Quad meet, against the Prospect, Hersey, and Naperville North teams.

Against Prospect, the singles lineup of Liz Bondi, Caroline Brzozowski, and Jeanne Mollner was unstoppable. The doubles lineup gave a strong performance as well.

With the teams of Chrissy Kipta and Maggie Witek, captain Kayla DiMenna and Megen Briars, Sonja Mirsky and Ellen Gartner, and

Kara Dollaske and Vanessa Kaegi, there is no doubt why the doubles teams won 3 out of their four lineups. The team beat Prospect with a score of 6-1.

The team then moved over to face Hersey.

The sky was starting to cloud as the players took the courts. Everyone had a chance to start their matches, and every Maine South team had taken the lead, when Mother Nature decided to call it a day by bringing a thunder storm. It later seemed like the only part of Illinois to be rained on. It just wasn't meant to be.

The Hawks kick off the regular season this week, with the Buffalo Grove Invite and Hawk Invite. The girls are looking to have their hard work pay off during both the regular season and the concluding conference meet in October.

Girls hope for benefits of summer

by Kathryn Delk Hours and hours were spent running during the summer by the girls on the Maine South cross country team. After all of the vidual work, the girls have joined toler to form a strong team. Now that the 2000 season is underway, the team is gearing up and working hard to defeat its competitors. Although it is still very early to

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tell who the top runners will be, the runners are fiercely competing for their spots. At the moment, the top runners are Morgan Sokes, Erin Calandriello, Katie Copin, Sarah MaRous, Mary Payne, Claire Sharkey, and Kim Talaga. Hopefully all of the hard work and dedication that has been put in by the team will show during the season.

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The Girls' volleyball team is back in action and ready to take on the likes of New Trier, Resurrection and Evanston. Coming off of a slightly disappointing season last year, the team has dedicated itself to being the scrappiest and most enthusiastic team Maine South has ever seen. With returning players such as captains Katie Ristau and Krissy Vonesh, Jenny Liggett, Kim Toter, Kelly Dunne, Molly O'Keefe, Sandra Calenda and Laura Seske, the team is looking forward to a great year. Newcomers Jill Krol, Jess Stuckey, Britty Luxton, Anne Forde, and Mary-Therese Ristau are looking to bring energy and skill to the court.

Also hard-hitting freshman newcomer, Adrianna Stasiuk, plays an important part on the varsity squad. All of the hard work of the team will be shown soon once the season kicks off on Wednesday, August 30 against Maine East, who has one game up on the Maine South team. The season only gets harder from the beginning. The year promises to start well and only get better from there.

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The sun never sets on Spiegel's empire

by John Jacobsai It's 7:15 pm on a school night. Most Maine South students are at home watching TV, enjoying a nice warm chicken dirmer, or even studying over Dave Inserra's physical education notes; however, 18 students remain running in distinct patterns on the outfield of the Maine South baseball diamond. This is the essence of Maine South Boys' soccer.

When asked about the 3 and a half hour practices, Nicki Dobric said, "You get to see

some great sunsets. I love it No, I'm serious, I really, really love it. I have dreams about never leaving the soccer field. One tie at soccer camp..." A team composed of thirteen seniors, four juniors, and one sophomore has made large improvements during the offseason and preseason. The team is looking forward to its benefits when gametime is reached.

When John Vigna looks at the schedule that awaits the Hawks, including possible

matchups with seven of the top ten teams in state, he mutters, "Well, I figure all those teams heard about my goal against New Trier last year. I know they're scared. I'm figuring to be a marked man."

The team begins the season in the Barrington tournament already with matchups against two of the top five stateranked teams: Geneva and Evanston. Cocaptain Jim Denk sums it up when he howls, "Yeah, yeah! Woo, woo!"

Swimmin' strong

by Anna Tomczyk

|The varsity boys" cross country team anxiously awaits the start of their race. photo by Rachel Kalom

Kicking it into high gear

by Scott Fidlman As the lazy days of Summer conclude and the crisp fall season approaches, the Hawks' cross country team has kicked it into high gear, running nearly ten miles every day, six days a week. Although grueling, the running has paid off with the Hawks placing dominandy in both the District 207 and La Grange Invites. There is no doubt that the Hawks have proven they possess the mental and physical characteristics to succeed and com-

pete against state-ranked teams.

The team would like to congratulate all of the athletes who ran over five-hundred miles this summer: Mike Begich, Marcileno Rivera, Sean Hill, Austin Gibbons, and Jim Ballard. Also, team co-captain and top runner Mike Begich has surpassed last year's state-ranked Tim Seiwert's time in the Maine South Alumni Race. It looks to be an exciting season.

This year's Girls' swimming and diving is off to a great start. After beating I*rospect _ on both the Varsity and JV levels, the g i r l ^ ^ ^ are exited for an awesome season. Under t h e ^ ^ leadership of this year's captains, seiriors Laura Bender, Beth Spitelli and Julie Szramek, this year will be filled with lots of hard work and great fun.

The happy, smiling faces of the team in the pool make it obvious to any onlooker that this year's team is one that is sure to succeed and excel at everything they put their hearts into. To come see the swimmers in action, there is a home meet tonight at five in the comforts of the MS swimming pool.

Tomorrow, the team travels to Hoffman Estates for the Hoffinan Estates Invitational at I pm.

Do you attend HAWKS sports events? Are you interested in taking photographs for Southwordsl If so, contact Ellen or Chris inroomV-lSlA.S.A.R