Volume 76, Number 8 • University High School, P62 East 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637 • Wednesday, April 25, 2001 MayProject
participation f~~t,.11,{re 1,Jll·t. nearlydoubles See tG -tl' t-lO\)," !JY.Sim Khalidi Midway reporter From apprenticing as a sushi chef to traveling to New Zealand, seniors will tackle a variety of activities for May Project May 7-June 5. Begun by the Class of 1969, May Project offers seniors the opportunity to replace some or all of their classes the last month with career experiences, traveling, inde pendent learning or community service. Sixty-eight of 109 seniors-62 percent will participate in May Project this year, up from last year when 38 of 110senior s- 35 percent - participated, the lowest per centage in the program's history. Sixty-four percent of seniors partici pated in the first May Project 32 years ago with the highest rate of participa tion, 81 percent, coming in 1981. Assistant to the Principal Tom Minelli, who took over coordination of May Project this year, strove to increase participation. "Our goal this year," Mr. Minelli said, New attendance poliCY"'L=,;e "was to make it easier to get through the proposal process by being somewhat more lenient with deadlines and require ments. We believe that the value of May sets absolute limits Project is in allowing any students who ~Y.Ryan Sturgi_ll______want to, the exposure of experiences, "I've been told by many kids since I got here how it is so people and placesthat they will learn from Midway reporter un -uniform. That it sometimes seems totally unfair. Be and enjoy at the same time." hree cuts and you're out . That's the new attendance cause teacher X says this and teacher Y says that, then what Among seniors gaining experience in game at U-High. Next fall a new attendance policy are you supposed to do? I got everybody together and one professions, Dan Schatt is apprenticing Tapproved by the faculty April 3 goes into effect. Any of the things that all the chairs of the Curriculum Commit at Hanabi Restaurant on the North Side, student with three cuts in a quarter long class or four cuts in tee felt was important was that instead of each individual where he hopes to become a master of a yearlong class will be required to drop the class. The stu department having their own policies about attendance, that the Japanese culinary arts. dent will receive a "W.A," signifying "Withdrawal Atten there be one, high schoolwide uniform rule." '1 love sushi," Dan said, "and I have al dance," on his or her transcript. According to Mr . McFarlane, the policy addresses a fac ways had a lot of respect for sushi chefs, In phys ed, the second cut in any six-week unit will result ulty consensus that cutting and tardiness are out of control. because they have mad skills. I guess in a W.A. Cuts are defined in the new policy as any Enforcement of the 8 a.m. rule and new technology, he said, you could say that learning to make unexcused absence from a class after the first 10 minutes. will help make attendance more efficient. He said he hopes sushi like a pro is a dream come true." As now, parents will be required to ex ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to replace the current attendance sheets Volunteering as a phys ed teacher at cuse absences by calling the school be with a computerized system in each Hyde Park's Ray School, Tiffany fore 8 a.m. But administrators said next •• It's like the room linked with the attendance office. Northrop will get a glimpse of the teach year the rule will be strictly enforced. Holy Roman "The school is responsible for moni ing profession. If parents do not call in by 8 a.m., the toring students," Mr. Mcfarlane ex "I really wanted to work with children student will receive cuts, with the strict Empire! I've been plained. "The 8 a.m. rule is primarily and stay active at the same time," Tif exception of extenuating circum told by many kids just to let the school know if a student fany explained. "Working at Ray is ideal stances, of which administrators said sinee I got here how is not in school that day, because some since it's a public school and is in the will not be hastily accepted. parents would call up to excuse their neighborhood. It will give me the oppor Some students and parents, however, it is so on-onUorm. ,, kids two to three days after the absence . tunity to learn about teaching, which is have told the Midway they believe that -Principal Jack Knapp "With a computerized system, we a career I'm thinking about pursuing." nothing will change because the cur would know within two to three pe Other seniors leave town for their project, rent system has been in place for so long that indifference riods who was in school and who was not. In most schools a practice attractive to the restless and will continue about strictly enforcing attendance. the attendance office knows immediately if a student is adventurous. Traveling to New Zealand, Michael Johnson is one of only three se The idea of a new attendance policy was brought to the in school, but here it takes days." niors planning on leaving. Curriculum Committee by Principal Jack Knapp and Dean "Some students this quarter already have 12 to 15 cuts. "I'm going to be working for Habitat of Students Larry Mcfarlane after students and teachers told That's an indication to me that some students don't want to for Humanity building houses and ba the new principal how disorganized the current attendance be in class and if they don't, then they shouldn't be there. If sically just experiencing New Zealand policy is. Many departments and often individual teach a student chooses not to be in class, after a certain amount while helping people at the same time," ers, set standards for attendance, Mr. Knapp learned. of time the teacher shouldn't have to worry about that stu Michael said. "It's an opportunity that "It's like the Holy Roman Empire!" Mr. Knapp commented. (continued on page 4) (continued on page 4) VarYing ORinions READALL ABOUT IT Curriculum Committee looks No Mav-bes about it ONE OF IBE great comedies in American the at A.P. exam requirement idea atrical and film history takes center stage for this year's Rites of May production. "You Can't Take !JY.Ben Zimmer electing not to take the test are not com It With You" will climax the outdoor festival each Midway reporter mitting any dishonesty. evening while a Saturday afternoon International Whether U-Highers in Advanced Newly -appointed Academic Dean Festival offers special attraction for the kiddies. Placement courses will be required to Cathy Feldman, Curriculum Commit Page 2. take the AP. exam is being discussed tee chairperson, said whatever policy Presidential plans by the faculty's Curriculum Commit the committee decides, if any, probably NEXT YEAR'S student government election win tee, which recently added two student would go into effect next year. ners outline their goals and expectations. Find out what they have to say and get a complete list representatives. Taking the AP. test after signing of all winners. Page 3. The issue was brought to Principal up for the course is an essential part Jack Knapp by faculty members and of the A.P. concept, Mr. Knapp feels. The latest in prom fashions "When you sign up for an AP. class, EXPECT ELEGANCE this year, says the he brought it before the committee. Midway's fashion columnist, Natalie Hoy. See Some administrators and faculty the assumption is that you go through what's in for girls and boys . Page 7. the curriculum of the subject and then Photo by Betsy Kalven members have argued that U-Highers take the test on the subject to see how Clubs continue winning wavs BOTI-IMIDWAY editors -in-chief, Mike taking AP. courses and having them THE JAZZ BAND sounds a winning note along Lamb (here at Tribune Tower) and recorded on their transcripts, but not you compare to other students across with numerous other U-High organizations as Ameer Saleh, will intern at the Chicago taking the test, constitutes dishonesty the nation," he explained. they continue a victorious tradition. Page 8. Tribune for their May Projects. Michael and results in the school losing cred "Also, the value of AP .s from a col Making publishing history will work with Columnist John Kass and ibility with college admissions officers. lege point of view is not only for place THE ANNUAL magazine projects in Mr. Chris Ameer will take on reporting, editing Others believe students should have ment, but in the admissions process. Janus' history classes bring the past vividly alive and other assignments. the right to choose and that students (continued on page 4) in words, photos and art. Page 9. "It's a traditional, nice old-fashioned farce and I think it's a layer of theater a lot ofus are anxious to explore." 2 -Junior ElliotEpstein
U-HIGHMIDWAY•WEDNESDAY,APRII.25,2001 Classic comedy to liven Festival • 'You Can't Take It With You' climaxes nightly Rites of May ~y Nora Becker family whose daughter Midway reporter falls in love with a young imeless conflicts between seek banker, resulting in a se ing wealth and enjoying the ries of encounters with Tother riches of life, of conform the outside world. ing or being an individual and of love "I picked this play be and practicality will take the stage in cause it's a great play the Rites of May production of the ven with a wide variety of erable American comedy "You Can't characters for the actors Take it With You," written in 1936 by to play," said Drama George Kaufman and Moss Hart. Teacher Liucija Ambro The play later became an Academy sini, director. Award-winning film. "It's just a warm, won Performed on a multilevel stage out derful play because it side the cafeteria, the 8 p.m. produc shows us the Sycamores tion will nightly climax the annual and they' re special be Rites of May 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May cause they love life. IN THE QUIRKY Sycamore family tradition, Photo by Satya Bhabha 17-Saturday, May 19 in the courtyard "There is exuberance, Penelope (Jennifer Sydel) shows off another Levin-Becker) as her daughter Essie (Sophie between U-High and Blaine Hall. involvement and com play she has written to her husband (Elliot Castro-Davis) faithfully listens in the Rites of Tickets, $9, will be sold in the Blaine mitment in everything Epstein) and Grandfather Vanderhof (Daniel May play, "You Can't Take it With You." and High School lobbies. they do and so they show As in past years, the Parents' Associa us how to love life too." spend all my time in the basement clubs," said Assistant to the Principal tion will sponsor an International Fes The actors say they also are realizing making fireworks. The beauty of it, I Tom Minelli, High School Rites of May tival mainly directed at younger chil the special qualities of the characters. think, is that we all just accept each coordinator. dren 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday in Ken Although some people who meet the other and our neuroses as we are." 11 As well as booths by the German wood Mall, Sunny and Kovler gyms Sycamores find the family eccentric, Added to play for this production, a Club, the girls' soccer team and the and Jackman Field. said Junior Elliot Epstein, who plays tap dance troupe will perform at the watermelon-eating contest sponsored the father, Paul Sycamore, they are just beginning and end and between some by Student Council, the new Irish Stu Thirties setting being themselves. acts, in tune with the 1930s setting. dents' Association will also be sponsor "What's so different and special about As in past years, the play will be per ing a food booth this year." Set in what was, at the time of its first the Sycamores is that everyone in the formed on a multilevel stage designed production, contemporary Depression family is an individual," Elliot said. by Allen Ambrosini, Mrs. Ambrosini' s International festival era New York City, the play centers "My daughter Essie dances all the time husband. around the Sycamores, an eccentric and my wife Penny writes plays and I The Saturday afternoon International Setting recreates home Festival will be expanded. "With this new available space in 1111 Among the challenges the set crew Kovler we wanted to add more active faces is recreating a 1930s home. sporting events," said Lower School HAIRCUT NEEDE 1111 "Because it takes place in a house, we Parent Melinda Cross, Parents' Assoc have to build a whole wall structure iation Rites of May committee chairper plus a staircase," said Senior Jo son, 11 so this year the festival will have Budzilowicz, set mistress and stage an Olympic theme with a flag cer manager. emony and marathons, wacky relays Props and furniture will contribute to and a basketball contest." the authencity of the setting, said Jun Grilled food and international des iors Satya Bhabha and Daniel Levin serts will be served in Kenwood Mall. Becker, props and furniture comasters. Play cast members not already men "The scene is set in a house which tioned as follows, by roles: must be very realistic and very full," Rheba, the maid, Sarah Arkin; Alice Sy Satya explained. "The script calls for camore, the daughter, Ruth Bistrow; Essie Sy camore, Alice's sister, Sophie Castro-Davis; things like live kittens 1 live snakes and Mr. Kirby, Tony's father, Jorn Cheney; Mrs. several large explosions, so we'll have Kirby, Tony'.smother, Danielle Karczewski; Ed to buy special supplies for that." Sycamore, Essie'shusband, Larry King; Tony Kirby, Alice's fiance, Ross Knorr; Donald, Costumes reflect period Rheba's boyfriend, Richard Komaiko; Martin Vanderhof, the grandfather, Daniel Levin Becker; Penelope Sycamore, the "playwright" Costumes will stay true to the period, mother, Jennifer Sydel. said Junior Sarah Arkin, cocostumes Gay Wellington, an actress, Meryl Bush; Photos by Emma Barber mistress with Junior Jennifer Sydel. BorisKolenkhov, Essie'.s ballet teacher, Satya JUNIORHAL WOODS,a.k.a. Garno, was last seen prowling the halls of U-Highinflicting pain upon all uThe challenge," Sarah said, 11 is that Bhabha; Olga, a Russian grand duchess, Lisa whomhappen to see his ridiculouslywhack hair. His current hair cut violatesthree humanrights laws as Jacobson; Henderson, income t= collector, stipulatedby the GenevaConvention as well as two municiplecode violations. Informationon this inter there are a lot of characters and several MattMcShan; Mr. De Pinna, Pauls assistant, nationalman of crime should be reportedto the U-HighDiscipline Department. costume changes and they all have to Chris Perez; The G-Men, Mike Lamb, Martin fit the styles of the times. We are plan Mccullagh, Elisa Lomnitz. ning on sticking to dresses for the girls, TAP DANCE TROUPE- Sara Azarmi, Clem Tms MAN'SlWR IS DANGEROUS! Balanoff, Jessica Bauer, Nora Becker, Jessica but they will vary in color, style and Heyman, Lisa Jacobson, Althea Klein, Mike APPROACHWITH CAUTION pattern so that they reflect the differ Lamb, Deanna Lesht, Elisa Lomnitz, Martin To avoid perpetrating the same hair crimes as this ent characters." McCullagh, Matthew McShan and Ethan man visit Hair Design International. Hair Design From fish and chips to eggrolls and Stillman, Aaron Strehlow and Rachel Strong. lnternational's stylists provide exemplery haircuts churros, Festival food booths will pro Crew heads as follows: vide a wide choice of dining. Lights, Chris Art, Martin Mccullagh, Aaron for an affordable price in a fraction of the time. Strehlow; makeup, Ruth Bistrow; shop, Nick Hair Design International is located two blocks "Just like last year, there will be food Humilier; sound, Amy Gorun; publicity, from U-High so it's easy to stop by on the run. booths sponsored by several ethnic Daniel Levin-Becker.
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"It will eliminate While some students may feel that the new confusion, because all the classes will have the rules are significantly tougher, Mr. Knapp feels same rules. However, there are things you the new policy is a good compromise. can't control that will lead to being late and "The new rules are kind of in the middle," possibly receiving a cut. I don't think being Mr. Knapp said. "I think they represent a con kicked out of class for cuts will do anything. sensus from the Curriculum Committee and It has no benefit to the teacher and certainly faculty. It's like Goldilocks' porridge: it's not no benefit to the student." too hot and nottoo cold. They think it's just right Also noting the importance of a set attendance and theyspentalotoftimeonit. It's time we had policy, Senior Jo Budzilowicz nevertheless be- some rules so everybody really knows what the lieves it might be too drastic for next year. standardsare.Attendance is attendance and you "I think in theory the new policy is a good have to start writing rules somewhere." • Advanced Placement (continuedfrom front page) to make it mandatory. That's becauseAP.s are seen as more rigorous than "It has been suggested that it's dishonest for regular courses-that rigor is measured by the students to sign up for an A.P. course and not exam If you don't take the exam, you get the take the test, and I resent that implication," Mr. benefit in admissions without having actually Derbes said. "Students who take the exam tested what you learned." don't even have to report it to colleges. According to College Counselor Lisa Mont "Also, fewer collegesare even accepting A.P.s for ENTHUSIASTICAPPLAUSE rewarded Photo by Shubra Ohri gomery, if students don't take the test, colleges credit and a lot of the students in A.P. classes are won't have a way of judging U-High' s program. seniors, so by the time the results of their test the Jazz Band at the April 12all-school "Night in Tunisia," a crowd favorite. "Colleges and the College Board, which pro are known in July, it will have no bearing on assembly at Ida Noyes Hall. Fresh off From left are Chirag Barai, guitar; duces the A.P.s, are interested in seeing that admissions. The best reasons for seniors to take a series of Festival victories, the Roberto Michelassi, saxophone; Noah schools' AP. programs are really tougher," Ms. the exam are to gain experience taking tests and group gave out with some of the Meites, trumpet; Evan Moore, drums; Montgomery said. "If collegesaren't certain that get an independent assessment of their knowl numbers it had performed for the Carl Testa, guitar; and Pat Collins, key A.P.s are tougher they won't take them into edge of the material. I don't understand what is judges including the jazz standard board. account in applications and the best way they dishonest about not wanting this. can know that is from the test. For the sake of "What if a student has an A in my course and the credibility of our AP. program kids should can't take the exam because of an illness or a be required to take the test." family emergency? Am I supposed to fail Although he encourages his students to take them? I am in favor of students in general tak Brief-ly the A.P. exam, Physics Teacher David Derbes, ing the exam, but I don't want to have to co who teaches four A.P. classes, sees no reason erce an individual student into taking it." Bands to present May Festival concert Ill May Project A concert by the High School and Middle School The book is being for Asian History Month. (continued from front page) Tribune, Katie Pottenger and Carolyn O'Mara bands is in the planning for Saturday, May 20 as 11111POETIC JUSTICE-Junior Ariel "Charlie" Anderson received finalist honors in the Univer I am fortunate to have, so I'm pretty excited." will train horses, Ayinde Bennett will record part of the Rites of May. The program and time is being decided. sity of Illinois at Chicago's poetry contest. Ariel's Among other seniors' projects, Mike Lamb a hip-hop album and Katie Shapiro will travel In a High School and Middle School choir con poem was titled "Apogee." and Ameer Saleh will intern at the Chicago to San Francisco to do community service. cert April 10 in Mandel Hall, the groups per 11111PARK IT-The Parents' Association is poll formed music ranging from a selection from the ing parents and students who drive to school B R A N D E D ...B E S T FOOD IN TOWN Broadway musical "Rent" by Jonathan Larson to on the availability of parking at school. Results two compositions titled "Pie Jesu," by Mary Ly1m will be forwarded to the University. Opinions Lightfoot and Andrew Lloyd Webber from his can also be e-mailed to Lower School Parents "Requium." Anne Brody at [email protected] Cindy Jurrison RIBS N' BIBS® In another concert, the Middle School and High at [email protected] in the park School orchestras performed April 17 in Kovler ing picture, University Police have been ticket 5300 S. DORCHESTER Gym. The program included Celtic and African ing and ordering towing of cars illegally parked American folk songs. on Kimbark Avenue adjacent to Blaine and Judd II FACULTY STATEMENT-Exploring possi halls and in Kenwood Circle. RANCH HOURS bilities for an honor code; detailing how teachers 111111NEWCOMERS-Mr. Rob Koontz has joined SUNDAYthru THURSDAY· 11 AM TO MIDNIGHT FRIDAY and SATURDAY -11 AM TO 1 AM can prevent cheating; and engaging parents in the Department of Information Technology as discussions about values at home were recom manager of technical support. His office is on 1 mendations the faculty made in a statement on the second floor of Lillie House. Mr. Scott Grif cheating distributed at its April 3 meeting. fin has joined the Department of Auxiliary Ser 1affo;/I(Fa.ft cf~viee The statement said the extent of cheating in the vices as facilities specialist. school and if it is more acute than in the past re mains in debate; that the extent to which the prob Fer Carry Outs n' Delivery lem can be eradicated it likewise debatable; and that "there is lack of clarity among students as to the meaning of the word 'cheat."' The faculty planned to forward the statement 493-0400 to the Communications Committee and the Par ents' Association. Ill A TIME FOR HEROES- Each sophomore LIP SM.ACKIN' advisory will honor an "unsung" hero, a con tributor to the well being of the community, SATISFACTION at the annual Community Learning Appre ciation Luncheon 12:30-1:30 p.m., Thursday; CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED May 3 in Ida Noyes Hall. (PICK-UPSONLY) Ms. Katrina Watkins from the Washington Youth Programs, which tutors students in the Hyde Park, Woodlawn and Kenwood area; Senior Megan Dawson talking about her ex periences in the Community Learning Pro gram and Community Learning Assistant Stuart Rhoden will speak. ForOver 35 Years For the first time, freshmen will visit volun teer sites the week of May 21. Ill GAY DAY-Games and contests were planned for today, Gay Day; sponsored by the Photo by Kelsey Harden Queer-Straight Alliance, formerly Gayla. The Day was intended to celebrate the right to be Remembrance "RIBS'N' BIBS INC. has been serving the community and homosexual and poke fun at stereotypes that READING names of Holocaust survi burden gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered vors and their ages, Anais Richman thecountry with outstanding andquality food service. We and questioning youth, explained Senior Langman and Ben Epstein brought to Hannah Garber-Paul, QSA president with a close a solemn Yorn Ha Shoa assem Senior Joyce Li. willcontinue this tradition throughout thenext millennium. Ill GREAT OUTDOORS-This year's Senior bly last Wednesday sponsored by the Campout is scheduled for Thursday night, Jewish Students' Association with the Thankyou for your patronage. May3. participation of other ethnic organi "We probably won't change much about the zation. Making his second highly sleepout," said Senior Class President Amy praised appearance, Mr. Aaron Elstein TheManagement Gorun. "We're going to have some barbeque, spoke of his experiences as a child of hotdogs bugers and stuff. Then we'll probably 10 in Poland during World War II and get some games of Four Square going." Ill BOOK TALK-"Motherland" by Vineeta how the Holocaust touched forever Vijayaraghaan will be the next book discussed the lives of his family. 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363-0070 363-0070 Photos Photos by Emma Barber 6-7 commentary U-HIGHMIDWAY•WEDNESDAY,APRIL25 , 2001 - . As THEMIDWAY SEES IT , • l f....-.:, f • ..., Handsome! Too creative to be rap? TRUE hip hop, encompassing almost every form of popular music, is exhib ited on an hourlong musical curricu lum from the Handsome Boy Modeling School, titled "So ...How's Your Girl?" The Handsome Boy Modeling School, comprised of producers Dan the Automator (who plays Nathaniel Merriweather) and Prince Paul (who plays Chest Rockwell), teach all of their listeners through 16 tracks how to become true handsome boys. Basing their C.D. around a shortlived T.V. series "Get A Life," starring Chris Elliot, the two give music to chill, dance and rhyme to. Prince Paul and Dan the Automator take the elements of rock, r&b, jazz, classical and futuristic synthesized new age music, melt them down and cast them with some of the truest and purist forms f of rap. The final product is ultimately a solid creation which leaves Art by Jules Federle the listener always wanting more. While each track on the album sounds as different as possible from the previous, all form a small part of a greater overall picture. Merry month of May The dark, ominous sounds of "Magnetizing," featuring Del Tha earning how to be a sushi chef, trav as well as those not sure about what they Funkee Homosapien, captivates, while a looping sample of Chris eling to California to do community would do, the opportunity to take part. Elliot and Bob Elliot flows over a background dominated by vio L service, learning how to knit - this is While missing early deadlines could show lins and a steady drum beat entertains on "Look At This Face." truly "learning by Dewey-ing." a bit of irresponsibility on the part of se However, the hottest track on the album is the spaced -out "Meta - By May, most seniors find it difficult to niors, it's happened every year. Assistant physical," where Mike D (of Beastie maintain the level of dedication that got to the Principal Tom Minelli, who took over DiSC Boys) grunts and stutters while Miho them into the colleges they will head off to the job of coordinating May Project, said the Hatori (of Cibo Matto) spouts an end in just a few months . main goal is to get students involved and Man less stream of words about "inter May Project, started by the class of '69, consequently he decided to accept the pro dimensional transglobal marketing offers seniors an opportunity to escape posals. schemes." from senioritis and do something out of the And Mr. Minelli' s generosity has been ap . Nick This one song alone sums up what ordinary. It is a unique opportunity that preciated by the seniors who turned in re t Hill Prince Paul and Dan the Automator most schools do not offer and should be rel quired paperwork late. May Project is one ----~ have brought to the table. Something ished. of the last remaining hands -on educational so unique that at times seems too musically creative to be labeled Last year, 38 seniors, an all-time low, par experiences that represent the ideals of rap. ticipated. This year, with a new May Project the Lab School's founder, John Dewey. Other featured artists on the album are Grand Puba and Sadat X coordinator, 68 seniors are taking part. As for the slack seniors got this year, well, (of Brand Nubian), D.J. Shadow, D.J. Kid Koala and Alec Empire. Part of the rise in participation could be they deserve it. For many seniors, it's taken This is not the first time artists have fused many different genres attributed to a more lenient policy on pro 13 years at the Lab Schools to reach this of music together. But, it is the first time it has been done on an posals and deadlines, allowing some stu point. Maybe the slack should become part instructional self help C.D. teaching listeners how to become "hand dents who turned their proposals in late, of the May Project tradition, too. some boys." The "So ... How's Your Girl?" musical curriculum from the Hand some Boy Modeling School proves good music surpassing all Clocking in on attendance boundaries and genres, allowing everyone to experience their gift of creativity. It's 2:32 p.m ., according to the east clock enforcement of the current 8 a.m. deadline in the cafeteria and Student N s free period for excusing absences, administrators be is almost over. lieve the "out of control problem" of atten It takes just two minutes to get upstairs to dance will be put to an end. Caribbean pleasures U-High 306, but, somehow, it is already 2:38 And it will, right? p.m. there. But it is also 2:39 p.m . back Not exactly. Just as with the idea of an find port in Court down on the cafeteria's west clock. honor code, the simple creation of rules will If it had been 2:34 p.m. next year, how not stop widely -accepted practices. For ex CRUISING AROUND IN Hyde Park, I wanted to get some spicy ever, Student A would be marked tardy for ample, since there has been such an indif food not too far away from school. I chose Calypso Cafe, a funky his 2:35 p.m. class, and in some cases, two ferent stance towards attendance for so Caribbean restaurant in Harper Court. I found plenty of parking more tardies would mean a lower grade. long, some students and consequently par so it's convenient if you're driving there. After administrators said that the "clock ents are already saying that nothing will As I walked into Calypso, the many tropical plants, waiters in problem" at U-High would be fixed this change. Hawaiian shirts and Cognac bottle salt and pepper shakers gener year and, in fact, one thought it had been, While Dean of Students Larry Mcfarlane ated a very non -Hyde Park vibe. serious discrepancies among the clocks re said that students will simply get cuts if I had heard from local Hyde main all over the school. nothing changes, he admits that if the new Parkers that this was a good Mad Students could, as they often do, make the clock and computerized attendance sys place to get away from school claim "the clocks are wrong" to excuse tar tems are not in place, and he still has doubts and get some food, even though Munchies diness, but, in fact, they could be right. they will be, there is no chance the policies it was not cheap. Now the faculty is implementing a new will work. Not really familiar with Carib Nick across the board attendance policy, but While it is both commendable and neces bean food and confronted by a some students and parents question how sary that the school is attempting to fix this huge menu, I couldn't decide Epstein it can be taken seriously. "out of control problem," it is also impor upon what to order. With the policy set to begin next year, in tant to remain realistic . If teachers and ad I went upon recommendations from the waiter for appetizers and cluding three cuts in a quarter or four in a ministrators really want to ease the prob ordered conch chowder $3.25, platain chips with guacamole and year resulting in a "W.A." or "Withdraw lem of attendance, among others, they need spicy Cuban bean dip $5.95 and the coconut -crusted shrimp $7.95. Attendance;" the definition of a cut as any to be committed to creating an environment I chose the Jerk chicken wings $8.50 (barbecue wings), a Calypso arrival more than 10 minutes late; and the where rules are taken seriously. favorite, for my entree. With the combination of spicy food, background congo music and Rachel Greene. COLUMNISTS: Opinion, Ameer Saleh; film: Piiya a big comfy padded chair, I truly enjoyed the tranquil scene. U-HIGHMIDWAY Sridhar; theat er: Abigail Newman; television: Jordann The guacamole and plantains were delicious, fresh avocado per Published nine times during the school year by jour Zachary; music: Nick Hill and Shilpa Rupani; dining: fection. The coconut shrimp proved to be a tasty blend of spice nalism students of University High School, 1362 E. 59th Nick Epstein; current events: J.A Redfield; fashion: and sweet coconut. St., Chicago, m.60637. Editorial offices at Llllie House, Natalie Hoy; ''Your Say in the Midway'': Ameer Saleh; For $8.50 I got two pounds of Jerk chicken wings, similar to a 5801 S. Kenwood Ave. Phone (773) 702-0591. Fax sports: Kian Dowlatshahi, Elizabeth Stigler, Jules nwnber(773)702 -7455. Copyright2001 UniversityHigh Federle. barbecued version of Harold's wings, but blackened to a crisp and School, Chicago, Journalism Depcn1ment. REPORTERS: Nora Becker, Natalie Bekkouche, Noelle extremely spicy. EDITORS-IN-CHIEF ...... Mike Lamb and Ameer Saleh Bond, Bree Boulware, AloraDavis, JessicaFridstein, Of course there were plenty of leftovers to eat later and the waiter PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR ...... Betsy Kalven Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Keir Harris, Jessica Heymann, brought me a doggy bag in no time. SPORTSPHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR ...... Satya Bhabha Sim Khalidi, Marty Kinsella, Daphne Magan.a, Amit ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Page 1, news: Abigal Newman; Mittal, Becca Nichols, Marcelo Pappas, Jordan The overall meal was excellent, a large range of tastes from sweet 2, news: Piiya Sridhar; 3, news: Nick Hill; 4, news: Nick Rummel, Alec Strickling, Ryan Sturgill, Rob Wile, Ben to spicy, crunchy and chewy. Epstein; 6-7, commentcrry: Natalie Hoy; 8, news: Zach Zinuner. For those who would like to try something new or different, the Frey; 9, features: Elizabeth Stigler; 10, sports : Kian EXECUTIVEPHOTOGRAPHERS: Satya Bhabha, Kelsey Caribbean food at Calypso Cafe is great. Dowlatshahi; 11, sports: Jules Federle. Harden, Betsy Kalven, Claire Stewart. Calypso Cafe, 5211 South Harper Ave., (773) 955-0229. Open 11 a.m.- OTHER ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Russell Kohn, Shilpa PHOTOGRAPHERS: Emma Barber, Tess Lantos, Will Rupani, Debbie Traub, Jordann Zachary . Mittendorf, Jessica Naclerio, Shubra Ohri, Kristin 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday through SPECIAL EDITORS: Political, Russell Kohn; cormmlllity: Reepmeyer, Jenrufer Sydel. Saturday.
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Team events include an eight-person team con The Jazz Band has returned from several festi test, four-person relay, and a two-person team vals with honors. From an April 7 competition contest, each with a separate freshman-sopho at Illinois State University in Normal the U more level and junior-senior level. Highers returned with Outstanding Perfor Preparing for the oral presentation, Math mance Awards for Junior Carl Testa, Senior Teacher Shirley Holbrook, head coach, prepared Noah Meites and Senior Pat Collins, and a 3rd mock tests for the oralist and helper, who can be place award in its division for the Band. Photo by Shubra Ohri from any grade. Competing at the Rootabaga Jazz Festival March BOTH MEMBERSof the science and math teams, Kohki "The oralist and helper are given their topic to 10 at Knox College in Galesburg, the Band won a Yamaguchiand Beckett Sterner share in the pride for trophies research, many weeks in advance," explained 1st- place rating and two individual awards. won in area competitions. Senior Kohki Yamaguchi, U-High's representa Seniors Pat Collins and Noah Meites received Knox scholarships. Plus two tive in the oral presentation. 'Tm the oralist and my helper is Gina Monaco. Our topic is the 'Lore "The guy who runs the competition is always of Large Numbers.' During the competition it impressed with us," said Jazz Band Adviser State names 41 scholars self we will have about 15 minutes to do the Dominic Piane. !JYNoelle Bond problems. Then, in a period of about 10 min At the Eastern Illinois University Festival Feb Midway reporter utes, I will present the answers that we have ruary 10 in Charleston, the Band also received Forty-one seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars based come up with." a 1st-place award among nearly three dozen on their standardized test scores and grade point averages. The With its final competition, the State World contestants and Freshman Chirag Barai received an Outstanding Performance Award. Scholar list is made available to colleges and scholarship agencies. Wide Youth in Science and Engineering Aca Over spring break 26 Model U.N.ers repre Scholars are as follows: demic Challenge (WYSE) May 2 at the Univer sented India at the National High School Model Sam Biederman, Ruth Bistrow, Matt Block, Jo Budzilowicz, Sophie Castro-Davis, sity of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, the Sci Adrienne Oark, Mathieu Desan, Emily funnan, Kianfuwlatshahi, Michael Drew, ence Team is working on maintaining its United Nations conference in New York City. Hannah Garber-Paul, Elizabeth Jeninga, Peter Kracke, Michael Lamb, Hannah strenghts and strengthening its weaknesses. Placing in the top three of 185 delegations at Lantos, Sylvain Lapan, Alison Leff, Alison Lesht, Joyce Li, Philip Lichtor, Enrique "We are working hard to plug any broad holes tending, U-High received an Award of Distinc Lornnitz. in our knowledge," said Junior Beckett Sterner, tion plaque. Martin Mccullagh, Noah Meites, Tiffany Northrop, Ana Laila Pedro, Greg vice president and event coordinator for the "A lot of preparation was involved this year," Pelander, Emily Roberts, Aaron Rosenberg, Arneer Saleh, Jeremy Schmidt, Joe Sellers, Lauren Shaw, Katie Speilberger, Michael Stem, Adrienne Umeh, Sam WYSE competition. "We were able to win the said Senior Alison Leff, head delegate. "This Walsh, Steven Wasik, Brian Weiss, Robert Willoughby and Kohki Yamaguchi. WYSE State competition for our division last year the Indian Consulate came during a double 7 Two other recipients, Yarissa Brutus and Eric Nicolaides, are no year and we feel confident that with some hard lunch to speak about foreign policy. We also longer at U-High. She graduated last year and is now at USC. Eric work we can pull it off again." went to the Indian Mission to the U.N. when is with his family in Australia. After placing 4th in the Regional Science Olym- we were in New York." Publicationsreceive national honors ~y Alec Strickling a Wheels and Things advertisement; Jun ------iors Natalie Hoy for her workload story Midway reporter in the Dec. 12 Midway; and Junior National honors, including several 1st Emma Barber for a girls' basketball DAVIDE. MUSCHLER place and best-in-nation awards, have photo in the Jan. 12 Midway. arrived in recent weeks for the Midway, Winners receive Gold Key medallions U-Highlights, Renaissance and members and can apply for journalism scholar of their staffs. ships. Senior Michael Lamb, editor-in-chief of In the Columbia Scholastic Press the Midway, won an award for the best Association's annual Gold Circle award FORMERLYA MEMBEROF THE FIRMOF sports story in the high school press last competition, the Midway won an award year from the National Newspaper As in the newspaper division for best over sociation Foundation for his feature on all design. basketball powerhouse Westinghouse Another 1st-place design award, this High in the March 14, 2000, Midway one in the magazine division, went to KAMIN, & Michael's story became eligible for the Juniors Walker Thisted and Daniel LAWRENCE, SAUNDERS UHLENHOF sweepstakes award when it was named Levin-Becker in typography for "Slip a National Winner in Quill and Scroll Sliding Away," on page 60 of last year's Journalism Honor Society's annual writ issue of Renaissance. ing and photography contest. For work on the Midway, in the news Michael received a second National paper division Senior Nick Hill won a IS PLEASEDTO ANNOUNCE Award for his feature on Principal Jack 3rd-place national award for his music Knapp in the Sept. 11 Midway. Senior columns and Natalie received a certifi Ameer Saleh won a National Award for cate of merit for opinion page design. Choices, THE OPENING OF HIS OFFICE choices SPEAl and write an outline and later a first draft. draft. a first later and outline an write and ticles would overlap over a period of time. time. of period a over overlap would ticles finding out the pages for the publisher and and publisher the for pages the out finding ing to get really hard soon with the layouts, layouts, the with soon hard really get to ing staffs sponsor bake sales, sales, staffs dance. a raffles bake sponsor and getting it in on time." time." on in it getting ifrn cutis rud uoe ote ar the so Europe around countries different em iepol aehvn fn u i' go it's but fun, are having people like seems other planners leads leads each pro planners class magazine, other decided decided lar to changes during the French Revolution Revolution French the during changes to lar Sophomore Becky Levine, an AP. editor. editor. 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F • • history_ history_ Paging Paging "The next step was for everyone to research research to everyone for was step next "The "The class put together ideas for a theme in in theme a for ideas together class put "The While reading The New Yorker about a de a about Yorker New The reading While A group of elected editors, designers and and designers editors, elected of group A layouts, layouts, finding out the pages for the publisher and and getting it Rachel Greene Greene Rachel "It's "It's going to get really hard soon with the -Sophomore -Sophomore Becky Levine Magazines Magazines 1327 E. 57th St.• (773) 667-7394 667-7394 (773) St.• 57th E. 1327 editor editor of a history class magazine leaders leaders rom "Corruption" to "Mentally Insane Insane "Mentally to "Corruption" rom students students to break up the class into different different into class the up break to Mr. Mr. Who Who in in au si h elzd h cul the realized he said Janus in in History Teacher Chris Janus' Janus' Teacher Chris History Affected Europen History;' History;' Affected Europen on on time." bring bring the "I "I It It What I like most is the idea of looking back back looking of idea the is most like I What ing some freedom choosing what to write on. on. to write what choosing freedom some ing at something I worked really hard on." on." hard really I worked something at more Michael Snidal said. "And I like hav like I "And said. Snidal Michael more had anything like this where I have to lead lead to have I where this like anything had each student and Mr.Janus get a copy. copy. a get Mr.Janus and student each to to Stillman, another AP. editor. editor. AP. another Stillman, leaves everything up to the editors." editors." the to up everything leaves much freedom," said Sophomore Ethan Ethan Sophomore said freedom," much in such a large scope. Mr. Janus basically basically Janus Mr. scope. large a such in cover that might include a collage. I've never never I've a collage. include might that cover Srisuwananukorn. Srisuwananukorn. tor Michael Chandler and Michelle Michelle and Chandler Michael tor magazine worked on, clockwise, by: by: on, clockwise, worked magazine light in a Modern European A.P. History History A.P. 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Lisa ward," ments between students and teachers. teachers. and students between ments succeed them. them. succeed Associate Associate editor Greg and Lisa are currently deciding from 27 applicants who will will who applicants 27 from deciding currently are Lisa and Greg .!JY. .!JY. part of an Ombudsmen selection committee with faculty members, members, faculty with committee selection Ombudsmen an of part H H challenging challenging experience Ombudsmen Ombudsmen value For their successors, successors, their For oiin eu egt er ao muse mdae disagree mediate Ombudsmen ago, years eight begun A position "At the beginning of of the beginning the "At Help from counselors in some cases took pressure off, Lisa said. said. 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The hardest hardest The difficult. so be to it expect Kohlhagen say they've learned a a lot. learned Kohlhagen say they've Ombudsmen Lisa LaPoint and Greg Greg and LaPoint Lisa Ombudsmen a teacher wouldn't budge on an issue, issue, an on budge wouldn't teacher a HANDLING HANDLING Cl Cl MORE MORE -.__ -.__ ~ ~ Art Art 0 0 ., ., 0 0 by by ,- THAN THAN t t 0 0 .. .. Enrique Enrique Lomnitz Photo Photo -~ -~ 0 0 -,2; -,2; .. .. .- by by 60 60 Tess Tess Lantos 9 9 cases, cases, _ _ ) ) The freshman and sophomores really pull for each other in in other each for pull really sophomores and freshman The to do when you get the ball, we still need to work on those," those," on work to need still we ball, the get you when do to very well. I had no idea he could go seven innings and only only and innings seven go could he idea no I had well. very Coach Dyra said. "But I'm surprised at the team's unity. unity. team's the at surprised I'm "But said. Dyra Coach 3 game against Parker. Parker. against 3 game Mitch's first homerun as a varsity player came in the April April the in came player varsity a as homerun first Mitch's proven this year's surprise player coming off the bench. bench. the off coming player surprise year's this proven ing against Illiana Christian at Washington Park April 4. 4. April Park Washington at Christian Illiana against ing Coach Dan Dyra, has proven a problem. problem. a proven has Dyra, Dan Coach High High Sim and Sophomore John Oxtoby hit homeruns, leading leading homeruns, hit Oxtoby John Sophomore and Sim give up two runs. Also, Joe Sellers' hits were really timely." timely." really were hits Joe Sellers' Also, runs. two up give the taking. The Maroons lost momentum when Senior Sim Sim Senior when momentum lost Maroons The taking. the hitting will come with practice." practice." with come will hitting used to being out there. Our bats were pretty cold, but the the but cold, pretty were bats Our there. out being to used away, but we missed the opportunity." opportunity." the missed we but away, and things started snowballing. We could have put the game game the put We have could snowballing. started things and Nathaniel Meadow "In the 7th inning, we just lost focus focus lost just we inning, 7th the "In Meadow Nathaniel Khalidi got ejected for arguing with the umpire. umpire. the with arguing for ejected got Khalidi Midway Midway game," Coach Tom Piane said. "Our guys were still getting getting still were guys "Our said. Tom Piane Coach game," Washington Park and a a and Park Washington ~yRob ~yRob defeat defeat W Winning Winning "Everyone was focused on the game," he said. "Sim "Sim pitched said. he game," on the focused was "Everyone "Team defense, communication in the field, knowing what what knowing field, the in communication defense, "Team But, according to Coach Piane, the team had their best out best their had team the Piane, Coach to according But, J.V. boys have gone gone J.V. have boys In the team's first ISL game against Parker April 3 3 home, at April Parker against ISL first game team's the In U-HIGH MIDWAY MIDWAY U-HIGH But varsity players feel the Latin game was U-High's for for U-High's was game Latin the feel players varsity But "The Hales game, in my view, wasjust a spring training training spring a wasjust view, my in game, Hales "The So far, the Maroons have suffered only two losses, a a losses, two only suffered have Maroons the far, So Sophomore Mitch Newsome, Mr. Piane believes, has has believes, Piane Mr. Newsome, Mitch Sophomore Monday-Saturday Monday-Saturday "We played well the whole game," said Sophomore Sophomore said game," whole the well played "We eye ISL title title ISL eye Baseballers Baseballers to a 14-1 14-1 a rout. to in their opener March 28 against Hales Franciscan at at Franciscan Hales 28 against March opener their in reporter reporter Wile Wile baseballers look to add another win towards their their towards win another add to look baseballers fifth straight Independent School League title. title. 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Leo, Leo, Stomping the Catholic League's Leo, 13-3 13-3 31, Leo, Fresh March League's Catholic the Stomping Added Coach Dyra, "He demonstrated ability to struggle struggle to ability demonstrated "He Dyra, Coach Added STRETCHING STRETCHING a single into a double, Jeremy Chavis and the Games not previously reported, U-High scores first, with with first, scores U-High reported, previously not Games "I had no idea I was going to stay in the whole game," game," whole the in stay to going was I idea no had "I away: away: tj-V tj-V Lake Forest Forest Academy, Lake March March canceled: canceled: d\~et~· d\~et~· rained out (rescheduled): (rescheduled): out rained 31, 31, varsity varsity Lake Forest Forest Academy, Lake , , think think home, j.v. j.v. home, Ashvin Garlapati, Garlapati, second singles Ashvin our and the rest of the team picks you up and and up you picks team the of rest the winning a lot, but even when you lose, lose, you when even a but lot, winning fun," Ashvin explained. "We've been been "We've explained. Ashvin fun," team has been enjoying itself. itself. enjoying been has team Dowlatshahi and Junior Junior and Alex Ginsburg." Dowlatshahi j.v.," Spencer explained. "New Trier Trier has "New j.v.," explained. Spencer year, Senior Robbie Willoughby, Junior Junior Willoughby, Robbie Senior year, players to the State Tournament as last last as Tournament State the to players first doubles team, Senior Kian Kian Senior team, doubles first match aside, we'll do well overall. overall. well do we'll aside, match spite our strong team. The New Trier Trier New The team. strong our spite playing their varsity, we would be up up be would we varsity, their playing had a phenomenal team and and team a phenomenal had though our varsity will be playing their their playing will be varsity our though lenges such as this Friday's match match Friday's this as such lenges 4-1 4-1 gis ams ubaal od, de odds, unbeatable almost against help a lot. 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They beat the Friars last year. year. last Friars the beat They away. as as sport, varsity tennismen believe team team believe tennismen varsity sport, • • Tennismen value unity unity value Tennismen "Hopefully, we'll send all of the same same the of all send we'll "Hopefully, ohmr Secr aa, hr var third Lazar, Spencer Sophomore "Fenwick has generally been competi been generally has "Fenwick The Maroons were off to a a off to were Maroons The Though ambitious, Ashvin said the the said Ashvin ambitious, Though "So far we've just been out having having out been just we've far "So "New Trier will challenge us, even even us, challenge will Trier "New Playing as a team in an individual individual an in team a as Playing against Fenwick next next Fenwick against April 18, 18, April Undefeated Undefeated April April April April Russell Russell of last week. 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Carmel, Carmel, Mt. 5-0 5-0 vcrrsity vcrrsity if if 5-0 5-0 we were were we winning winning start start record record vcrrsity vcrrsity only, only, April April as as would would Lazar Lazar if if we we were playing their varsity j.v. team in the conference," Mr. Gray Gray Mr. conference," the in team j.v. title to their collection. collection. their to title Morgan Park Academy, 4 p.m. May 8, 8, May p.m. 4 Academy, Park Morgan here on out." out." on here away, j.v.ers look to add another league league another away, add j.v.ers to look There's nothing but good things from from things good but nothing There's mainder of the season. season. the of mainder rse hg epcain fr h re the for expectations high presses April April April April including home wins over Parker, Parker, over wins home including our matches for the rest of the season. season. the of rest the for matches our been doing." doing." been said. said. State Tournament, so we just have to to have just we so Tournament, State the Sectional Tournament and at the the at and Tournament Sectional the goals for the season, in the league, in in league, the in season, the for goals helps you keep going. We have high high have We going. keep you helps April April 4. 1 April 10; and Hinsdale South, South, Hinsdale and 10; April 1 Alex Alex Ginsburg outlasted Sandburg go out and continue doing what we've we've what doing continue and out go 1, 1, 7-6 5-7, Dowlatshahi Dowlatshahi (in photo) and teammate s te aa rm h etn i n ap an in testing the from data the use sideration by the state senate. senate. state the by sideration plication to the state to get a waiver. waiver. a get to state the to plication ness and health testing. Districts would would Districts testing. health and ness ttt ana pyia ad rte fit written and physical annual stitute posed policy, districts would need to to in need would policy, districts posed Illinois Learning Standards for Physical Physical for Standards Learning Illinois Times stated that as a result of the pro of the a result as that stated Times nized fitness and health measurement. measurement. health and fitness nized Development and Health, a state recog a state Health, and Development to demonstrate their students meet the the meet students their demonstrate to plying for the waiver now would have have would now waiver the for plying dcto wbst,sho itit ap districts site, school web Education o pl fr avr xmtn stu exempting waiver a for apply to policy allowing public school districts districts school public allowing policy health class daily. In 1995, 1995, In the class daily. however, health dents from the requirement. requirement. the from dents State Board of Education approved a a approved Education of Board State lic school students to take a phys ed or or ed phys a take to students school lic tine or regularity to working out." out." working to regularity or tine n py e cas s o ntl a rou a instill to is class ed phys ing regular exercise. of exercise. The point regular whole hav It's making sure the students are are getting students the sure making It's mented. "The idea sounds good, though. good, though. "The idea sounds mented. Director Karen Duncan. Duncan. 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J. a off to V is "Honestly, I believe we have the best best the have we I believe "Honestly, good good --Duncan With only one ISL match left against against left ISL match one only With State State BLASTING BLASTING A SOLID BACKHAND, Kian According to to The Illinois State of According Board A March 22 article in the Chicago Sun Chicago the in 22 A article March h rpsl urnl i ne con under is currently proposal The "Since we' re an independent school school we "Since we' re an independent A state Board of Education proposal proposal Education of Board state A Current Illinois law requires all pub all requires law Illinois Current be be very small." Jules Federle Federle Jules "I "I 3; 3; Sandburg, 6 JV oc Rc Ga ex Gray Rich Coach J.V. 16. expect expect in U-High's U-High's in 4-1 4-1 we' re going to win all all win to going we' re start start 5-0 5-0 push push Photo Photo by Betsy Kalven April April as of last week, week, last of as 5-0 5-0 4; 4; 4- Latin, home win win home 6-2 6-2 3-2 3-2 6- "Whenit comes to winningISL we're reallydetermining our own destiny. Wejust need to go out and play like we know how to play and keep our heads up when we're losing." -VarsityGoalie Annie Padrid 11 Third time Sports standouts solid as a rock a charm. THE ROCK is back. Not the wrestler, the original Rock, Tim Raines, the baseball player. Out since 1999 • Watch out, Woodlands after being diagnosed with Systemic Lupus one of baseball's greatest outfielders is making a comeback. ~Y.ShilP.aRuP.=an=i;.._~~~~~~~~~~~ Playing for the Montreal Expos for nearly a decade Associateeditor in the 80' s, Raines was signed by the White Sox in hutting out Woodlands Academy twice last '91 where he played outfield. After his five year stint year, 4-0 and 5-0, the girls' varsity soccer team, with the Sox he packed up to New York where he S3-3 (2-1 league), looks to continue their winning played for the Yankees until '98 when he signed with ways against the Wildcats Friday as they hit the half the Oakland A's. way mark of the season. It was midway through the 1999 baseball season "We're definitely going to be confident going into when Raines was diagnosed with Lupus, an autoim the game against Woodlands because of our record mune deficiency in whl.ch F against them thus far," said Junior Jordann Zachary, the immune system be- ederle varsity forward. "A win isn't assured though. We comes hyperactive and E have to go out like we've never played them before." attacks cell tissue. xpress Taking 1st place at the Argo Tournament March 31, But last August, when ___ _ trouncing Rich East 5-0 and Argo 2-0, the Maroons he was inducted to the saw the competition at the tournament as an ego Expos' Hall of Fame, he booster, according to Senior Annie Padrid, cocaptain told the team's owner, with Seniors Tiffany Northrop and Katie Tully. Jeff Loria, he wanted to "Talentwise, we were better than all the teams at make a comeback and now he is doing just that. Since the tournament," Annie said. "We had a slow first returning to the Expos this season he's hit a solid .300. half in the Rich East game, but we won because we Athletes such as Raines, hockey player Mario had a halftime talk that was really motivational. We Lemieux, cyclist Lance Armstrong, and baseball player had a positive through the rest of the game." Andres Galarraga, who've all comebackto their respec With a 2-2 record (1-0 league), j.v. attributes thier tive sports after potentially career ending ailments, wins to a strong defense. Photo by Claire Stewart embody everything that is right with professional sports. "Freshman Laura Oxtoby is a dominant defender SLASHING THROUGH PARKERDEFENDERS Missy Lemieux came back from Hodgkin's disease and is and very complete player," Coach Mike Moses said. Corey carries the ball downfield in U-High's 3-2 currently leading his team through the playoffs scor "She shows a lot of skill on the field that way. Also overtime win, March 30 on the Midway. ing 35 goals in just 43 games. Armstrong overcame the team captains, Sophomores Jessica Walters, Keir ended after press time) j. v. only; cancer to win the Tour de France twice in the last Harris and Sarah Shannon, are good leaders. Their two years. Galarraga also beat cancer and hit over pregame talks help bring about a team objective to Other games to come are as follows: .300 his first season back. eventually get a positive benefit in the game." Parker, 1:30, April 28, away; Latin, 4:00 p.m. May l, away; Morton, 4:30 p.m. May 3, home; North Shore, 4:30 p.m. May While both fans and the media rant about the de Game results not previously reported are as follows: 4, home, varsity only; Lake Forest Academy, 4:30 p.m., May mise of class and honor in pro sports, the answers to McAuley, March 28, home: 0-2 (0-2), Parker, March 30, 8, home; Latin, 4:30 p.m., May 10, home; Elgin Academy, their woes lie right in front of them. The answers home: 3-2 (2-0), St. Ignatius, April 4, 0-3 (1-4), varsity away, 4:30 p.m., May 11, away, varsity only; Guerin, 4:45 p.m. lie in individuals like Raines, Lemieux, Armstrong j.v. home, North Shore, April 10, away, 3-0, varsity only, May 14, home, varsity only; Willows, 4:45 p.m. May 14, Lake Forest Academy, April 12, away: 2-3, varsity only, j.v. home, j.v. only; Woodlands, 4:30 p.m. May 16, home, var and Galarraga, athletes whose talents are almost as canceled, Elgin Academy, April 17, home:varsity canceled, sity only Regionals May 18, date, time and opponent TBA, incredible and admirable as their comebacks. 1-1, Willows, 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, home, (game varsity only. Track faces tough times Bringing home someone special • Meet puts Maroons (continued from page 7) family. While waiting for the final pa against big odds When the caregiver hands her to me, perwork, our group spends a few days ~Y. Natalie Bekkouche she doesn't cry but she studies me very getting to know the babies and Midway reporter closely, particularly touching my nose. sightseeing. Elizabeth relaxes and Competing against Chicago Christian When I imagined this moment, I shows us that she can crawl, pull her in South Suburban Palos Heights, 4 thought I would be emotional, but I am self to a stand and smile. p.m. Friday, for the first time in recent so concerned with Elizabeth's well be By the third day she starts to recog years, the boys' and girls' track teams ing that I don't notice my own feelings. nize me as the one she wants to hold are expecting tough competition at I guess this is my first moment of ma her. We travel to Guangzhou to get the their 5th outdoor meet this season. The ternal instinct. babies' Visas from the U. S. Consulate U-High tracksters will go against other The rest of that first night is a bit of a before heading home. small schools at the meet including blur. Elizabeth doesn't cry or smile, but Everywhere we go the Chinese North Shore, Illiana Christian and Au continues to study me very seriously. people are wonderful to us. They rora Central Catholic which have proven She eventually takes a bottle and goes speak to Elizabeth and call her "lucky to be tough competition in past meets. to sleep easily, exhausted from the baby." "The Chicago Christian meet will be stress of the day. In my heart, I already know that I am pretty competitive since it's such a big By noon the next day, we are legally a the lucky one. meet," Girls' Track Coach Peggy Doyle said. "It will be harder to score points because it's so big. In addition we'll be be running against a lot of good Keet Pierrethe schools including Illiana Christian and Photo by Will Mittendorf Aurora Central Catholic." BURNING UP THE TRACK Sam Placing 4th of eight teams with a score Gershwin blows by an opposing run DeliciousPastr~J of 47 the girls did slightly better the ner at the track team's first home guys who placed 5th of eight teams meet April 12at Stagg Field. with 58 points at their meet at Lisle, April 7. tu.red his ankle while playing soccer At their first home meet April 12 at three weeks ago,Mr. Tom Minelli, boys' Stagg Field, against Parker, Latin and track team assistant coach, remains Lake Forest Academy, the girls placed optimistic about both the boys' and 1st, scoring 119 points. The guys placed girls' chances to go to the State meet. 3rd with a score of 70 points. "It's been hard without Carey because Both teams are now focusing on win he is one of our best distance runners ning the Independent School League and the team needs him," Mr. Minelli (ISL) Conference Meet, Tuesday, May said. "He'll be running again soon and 8, at Lake Forest Academy. he'll probably make it to State." "Having a bigger team this year I Many runners share the same outlook think we can win," said Sophomore about making it to the State meet, May Becky Levine, distance runner. "Since 18-20 for the girls and May 25-26 for our team was so small last year, we the guys. didn't do well at the ISL meet. Having "So far I've been running well in 5> a big team really helps us at big meets meets and I'm happy with how I've Di:lkCI)' ~ because the points that people win ac been doing," Junior Lydell Ware said. cumulate and give us a higher score." "I didn't make it to State last year be BONJOUR Despite a couple of setbacks, includ cause I wasn't mentally prepared for caft ing the injury of Freshman Carey it, but this year I've been working hard 1550 E. 55th St. in the Hyde Park Shopping CenterIll (773) 241-5300 Hynes, long distance runner, who frac- and I feel that I'm prepared." PATROLLING HYDE Park, U-High Patrol Cool, P.C., spots a case in need of solution. 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