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Maine East’s Marching Band members putin unseen hours behind the performancesBy Elizabeth Urban When we hear of the word there's anything that we have“athlete” we tend to think of a learned, it's that as long as youfootball player or soccer player. keep your head up and workHowever, not all athletes wear hard to be the best at what youjerseys. Welcome to the field: do, no one can bring us down.”the marching band. Most students in the band The Maine East marching take part in the 6-8 hours ofband, otherwise known as the practice each week, but there’sBlue Regiment, puts in a lot also a special group who givesof work to create their shows even more work towards theevery week. “A lot of people show each week. The drumlinethink planning a show is just practices about two more hourspicking a show,” said Ms. Holt, than the average marchingthe band director. “While band member.that is part of it, you can’t justworry about that, you also “We have a bit morehave to plan the visuals. It has responsibility compared to theto balance the strengths of band,” said Trish Heramis, onethe woodwinds and the brass. of the drumline captains. “WeI write all the drill with the have Wednesday rehearsals justguard instructor and check for Drumline with our director,with her. And you also have John, and for an hour and ato take into consideration thestudents. Everyone gets a spot see MARCHING BAND,[in the show] and everyone is page 7very important. We also try tobalance what is entertaining toa football audience with whatis educational to the students,while also trying to straddlewhat is fun to preform andvaluable to learn.” The Blue Regiment prac-tices everyday during classtime as well as after school re-hearsals. All together, this timetotals to between 6-8 hours aweek. For comparison, girlsvolleyball practices around 10hours a week. “It's a very difficult joband some people don't realizethat. There's a lot of outsidepreparation and practice thatwe have to do that not every-one sees. Outside of the workthat needs to be done, there is alot of confidence that you musthave or develop as a drum ma-jor,” says Jasmine Moraga, oneof the drum majors in the BlueRegiment. “There are alwayspeople who try to hold us backand give us a hard time. But if2 | THE PIONEER | October 1, 2018

Fall Play provides unique, interactive viewer experience for audiences By Annalise Lasky activism. “It touches on to be heard.” media, pressing issues on stage talking about Have you ever issues that are import- The cast and crew and teenagers into serious matters and the ant today,” said senior one play. Maine East audience having a waystruggled with making cast member Jacob Car- were able to Skype Fine Arts pulled off an to express their ideas,a decision? Have you rion. “Those messages with the playwright to amazing show. With all this show will be oneexperienced the pain should be broadcasted discuss the play. the different technolog- to be put down in theof making the wrong to our community and ical aspects, the actors books.choice? The premise of school.” The author want-Maine East’s fall play is ed to combine socialthat you no longer have The play incorpo-to worry about all those rated a reality show for-things, due to a new mat, as there was a liveapp called Compass. camera feed projected during the show. The This play wasn’t camera feed, operatedyour typical production. by sophomore SabrinaThe script is so new that Stearns was used forit isn’t even published the main jurors to recapyet. The show itself is what their section talk-interactive and unique. ed about during theirThe audience witnessed facilitation.two different perfor-mances during the 80 What made thisminutes: the play itself, show so effective,which revealed to the though, was the audi-audience, and the jury. ence interaction. “MostThe jury was led by a of the time when youkey cast member who go to theatre,” musedlead discussions, or senior Suzan Georges,facilitations. “your opinions and thoughts aren’t heard During the jury because you are just“facilitations,” the seeing a story. Butaudience learns that with this production,what they are witness- the thoughts of all ouring is a trial and they audience members gothave to make a verdictby the end of the night.They see a story aboutMarjan Bennett, a highschool student whouses the new Compassapp to help her make adrastic decision. Thisdecision turns out tobe a bomb threat, is acriminal offense. Theaudience had to decideif she was guilty or notguilty throughout theshow. Compass was animportant show forMaine East to produce.The play talks aboutgun violence, bombthreats and student October 1, 2018 | THE PIONEER | 3

M.E. Cares chooses SBHC for 2018-19 fundraising By the fact that a Health Center so health worker, several physi- money for the SBHC. Solomiya Plugator much as exists in the school, cians, and a secretary. Their This year, the mem- not to mention the amount of main goal, as mentioned in Sometimes people help they provide. In a school their slogan, is “Helping Stu- bers of ME Cares haveare so busy fretting over like our own, it does not come dents to ‘Be Well & Do Well’” a lot planned for raisingputting food on the as a shock to hear that there by providing physical and money and awareness fortable and a roof over are many students from less emotional healthcare. Since it the SBHC. Starting offtheir heads that they privileged living situations. tends to be a persistent need the year was the muchforget about making Therefore, the professionals for athletes, the SBHC also beloved Krispy Kremesure others have these working downstairs make it offers physicals, although now donut sales, which werenecessities. Yet there are their mission to make these they do cost $35. Over the last a big hit for obviousalways some who find students feel secure, no matter fifteen years, since its opening reasons. I mean, whotime to do good for oth- the difficulties they may be in February of 2003, the SBHC doesn’t love donuts? Iners. Maine East’s Charity facing. has gotten around 30,000 October, a Henna Night isClub, ME Cares, is a visits. The SBHC depends on in the works for the weekgroup of students spon- The SBHC is a collabo- donors for a large part of its of Homecoming. Forsored by Ms. Samlan ration between District 207, funding. Sometimes, the Cen- this event, girls, as well aswho work to make the Advocate Lutheran General ter receives donations from boys, will get to chooselives of others better through Hospital, our neighbors, and past graduates and various from an assortment of designscharity. Each year, they choose Advocate Medical Group. The other generous people. Every to have drawn on their skin,a charity and raise money year team in the SBHC includes four years, ME Cares raises most commonly the hands,round by implementing food a nurse practitioner, mental which is great for partiessales, dine and shares, and (hint:homecoming). Anothervarious social events. event sure to be loved is a Dine and Share with Chipotle. This Choosing a local charity way, you can put up your Chi-is not always a bad thing; it potle pictures on snapchat andmakes sure these good works help charity at the same time,go towards a cause closer to with a certain percentage ofyour heart. your purchase going towards the SBHC. So, over the course Although in past years the of this upcoming month, asclub has been known to donate well as the rest of the year,to such issues as Hurricane make sure to check out theHarvey, this year, they decided posters in the hallways to seeto stay local by raising money how you can contribute to rais-and awareness for Maine East’s ing money for the SBHC!School Based Health Center. Undoubtedly, there arestudents who are oblivious to4 | THE PIONEER | October 1, 2018

Empire of Idiocy by Joaquin Soriano and Alex Kleiber Maine East High School Park Ridge, Illinois October 1, 2018 @mehspioneer bit.ly/ThePioneer PIONEER STAFF Hana Adler Emily Hurtarte Anthony Jdaindany Alex Kleiber Nicole Lach Annalise Lasky Eric Olijnik Solomiya Plugator Joaquin Soriano Sabrina Stearns Elizabeth Urban The Pioneer reports on news, enter- tainment, and sports events for Maine East High School and the surrounding community. The Pioneer is distributed in school to students and staff; digital copies of each issue are available at The Pioneer website: bit.ly/ThePioneer Readers can send story suggestions, photos, letters to the editor, or com- ments to sponsor Matt Miller or assis- tant sponsor Dave Hessert via email: [email protected] [email protected] October 1, 2018 | THE PIONEER | 5

Security has become a topschool priority in United States By Emily Hurtarte vote are organizing pro- April 16, 2007, tests to say “Enough!” to gun violence. AtDecember 14, 2012, and Maine East, along withFebruary 14, 2018 all many other schools,marked dramatic turn- students walked out oning points American March 14th and Aprilyouth. Virginia Tech, 20th to show that theySandy Hook Elemen- have had ENOUGHtary, and Stoneman and want action on gunDouglas High School control.were all school shoot-ings that left staff, For many of us,students, and parents this topic hits closetraumatized. Each also to home. On July 10,sparked a movement for 2017 two boys createdbetter safety in schools. a threatening post on social media in which Since 2000 there they were holding a gunhave been approximate- to use at Maine South.ly 188 school shootings: Although police weremore than 130 shoot- notified and respondedings at elementary, mid- quickly and correctlydle, and high schools, to this account, newsand 58 others at colleges spread and sent chillsand universities. High through many students.school students, mostnot even old to drive or see SECURITY, next page6 | THE PIONEER | October 1, 2018

SECURITY, of our school’s threat them as “threats” to the from previous page assessment team. other students.Although this situationwas diffused quickly Officer Ryan But what if theand effectively, we still emphasises that in our worst case scenariowonder “what if it was school it isn’t just about happens, and we areto happen? “ locking doors and hid- faced with an armed ing, but it’s also about intruder at Maine East? It is Campus police finding support for the What then? Officerofficer Kevin Ryan’s kids who attend here. Ryan, along with staffjob to try to prevent He, along with faculty has used a new form ofany incident before it and staff, look to help training instead of thehappens. Ryan is part students emotionally, older “lock the doors, rather than just seeing close the blinds, and hide in the corner.”Officer Kevin Ryan is trained in the ALICE protocol and protect themselves by including the doorsis an important part of Maine East’s system to prevent This new form using whatever strategy upfront. These areharm from a violent incident. of training is called is best for the situation. just some of the many ALICE: Alert, lock- things Officier Ryan, the down, inform, counter, Our security team deans, and faculty have and evacuate, and it is also ensures that no one done to be safe at Maine based off of individual enters the school who East. We as a school judgement. This train- shouldn’t be here. After can take comfort in the ing emphasizes using all passing periods, safe environment that your own judgement if security goes through they provide so that all you are in danger. For the halls to make sure students can learn. example, if there is a all the doors are locked, shooter on the sec- ond floor and you are located in the first floor, instead of hiding in the corner and waiting for police to give you the all clear, you may use com- mon sense and evacu- ate from the scene to avoid being hurt. This training allows faculty and students to betterMARCHING BAND, are over 100 students But don’t forget that me, “While we’re also musicians do what they from page 2 in the marching band, these students are also all about the school really do at the Winter the cohesiveness of the concert musicians. As spirit you also should Concert on Decemberhalf we work through Blue Regiment becomes Mrs. Holt reminded come out and see these 2.”the music trying to a lot more impressive.clean it up and get it to The ability to have thatsound like one drum in- many students workingstead of multiple drums. together on the field at the same time truly “We also have to showcases all their hardcarry drums that weigh work.between 15-45 lbs.which is killer on our Come out and seebacks, but we get used these musical athletesto it. We have to mem- perform at some specialorize drum cadences events coming up: theon top of show songs to Beyonce show with themarch the band into the middle schoolers onstadium or as something September 28 and theto play in the stands.” Homecoming perfor- mance on October 5. Knowing that there October 1, 2018 | THE PIONEER | 7

Maine East Homecoming 2018 By Nicole Lach the giant M and E. We will also be crown- a diverse and exciting atmosphere. Being This year Homecoming week is the ing the king and queen of homecoming nominated to represent our class & mostweek of October 1st to October 6th, with court during the Firelight Rally. This importantly our school, alongside ourthe homecoming dance on Saturday, year’s homecoming court consists of four peers is the best way to start our schoolOctober 6th from 7 to 10 pm. The spirit juniors: Josue Para, Josue Para, Afroditi year,” said Sagar Patel. “Homecomingdays of homecoming include Monday Baltsas, and Lynelle Napata; and eight week is always so much fun to look for-as pajama day, Tuesday as class colors, seniors: Isaac Rosales, Jeremiah Salhay, ward to. It’s a great way to get everyoneWednesday as wacky Wednesday, Thurs- Sagar Patel, Aleksandar Gligorevic, Elyza excited to go to school, to bring the schoolday as galaxy day, and Friday as spirit day. Pagan, Suzan Georges, Caralina Aposto- together, and to celebrate Maine East. “We’re looking forward to a Home- lou, and Thushara Thomas. My favorite part is the dress up days- it’scoming that’s out of this world! Best. so fun to see what people can do,” addedHomecoming.Ever!” said faculty co-spon- “Homecoming is a week in the school Suzan Georges.sor Mr. Montesano. year that embodies school spirit and is “I am looking forward to the 2018 a fun and exciting time for students to “Last year’s Homecoming court wasGalaxy Homecoming. The theme is ap- express themselves as we show Maine East really fun because everyone can showpealing to all the Star War, Star Trek and pride! I love being able to participate in their true selves by dressing up as one ofMarvel fans, so I am anticipating a lot ofparticipation in the dress up days. I amreally looking forward to seeing MisterZee's Science Fiction and Animationclubs’ hallway decorations because I knowwhat a big Star Wars fan Mister Zee is. Somany students have embraced this themethat I think this could be our most spiritedhomecoming. This year's court is anamazing group of students. They are verydedicated to building school spirit and Iam confident that they will lead the spiritevents with galaxy gusto,” said co-sponsorMs. Bourn. This year we also have a new DJto spice up the dance. Our theme is MysticGalaxy, which was voted on by our stu-dent body and has been by far one of thetop themes throughout our years. With homecoming comes PowderPuffand Firelight Rally, which are on Thurs-day, October 4th. PowderPuff is a charityflag football game between the juniors andseniors and the Firelight Rally is when wegive shoutouts to special seniors and light8 | THE PIONEER | October 1, 2018

the daily themes for the week. Since it’s CLASS COLORS DAYour last year Suzan and I wanted to go upone last time before we go into the adultworld even if we win or lose,” said Jere-miah Salhay. “Homecoming week will beone of my best memories of high school.I love getting to dress up, I love the spiritaround school, and everyone just has agreat time. I feel closer to my classmatesbecause we all bond over the fun duringthat week. The dance is always awesome,and I can’t believe this is our last year ofthis. The homecoming game is always sofun, Being in marching band gives me anew perspective and I love it even morethan I would as a normal student attend-ing the game. From our typical pajamaday to the firelight rally, homecomingweek is something I will never forget,”wrote Elyza Pagan. Homecoming is a high schooltradition that gets everyone involvedand encourages students to step out oftheir comfort zone. This year I predicthomecoming to be a success with such afascinating theme that everyone can relateto and dress up as. I can’t wait to see whateveryone will be wearing during home-coming week and the amazing events tocome! PAJAMA DAYWACKY WEDNESDAY GALAXY DAY SPIRIT DAY Powder Puff Game! HC Football Game! Firelight Rally! HOMECOMING DANCE ON Crowning the HC SATURDAY King and Queen! NIGHT! October 1, 2018 | THE PIONEER | 9

U.S. prison system overdue for overhaul By Anthony Jdaindany, the government. The more The above events, along bias towards people of color Erik Olijnik, and kids, the more money. This with the constant theme of in prisons, if you take away Sabrina Stearns industry, has boomed, says the police brutality and black and the bars and concrete walls, Los Angeles Times, from being brown incarceration for minor you probably wouldn't be able Recently, this past July, valued at 75 million dollars in drug offences, is currently lead- to tell the difference betweenseveral dead bodies were dis- 2007, to now being valued at ing prisoners to a protest. The the two. The protest plans oncovered on a construction site. almost 1 billion dollars in 2017. New York Times reports that disrupting this cruel system byWhen researchers dug deeper The current administration's many convicts are being used cutting off this income to theinto the discovery, it was found policy on illegal immigration as laborers so the prisons can prisons. The inmates are goingthat the bodies were convicts will likely keep profits up in the make money. As in California, to go on hunger strikes to stopwho were forced to do unpaid foreseen future. prisoners are doing work for money from flowing in vialabor. After the freeing of the a small price, often less than a their purchases of foods. Theyslaves in 1863, many south- This abuse is fed by few bucks a day. Many inmates are also going to stop workingern states illegally kept them more immigration raids and consider this an abuse of theirworking by using the prison crackdowns against people of labor and relate it to slavery see PRISONS,system as forced labor. People colour and more separation of of the 1800’s. Considering the page 14nowadays would like to think families.that slavery and abuses of hu-man labor have been abolishedin the United States, but uponfurther review, it is easy to findthe contrary. As many of us know, thejustice system seems to targetminorities. In addition, prisonsystems and private prisonsattempt to fill their prisons tokeep their profits up, makingthe system harder to leave.Prison systems also abuse thelabor of the incarcerated forincome. An example, whichmay come as quite a shockfor many, is that during therecent California fires, whichhave been abnormally largethis year, prisoners were usedto fight the fires. Not only arethese people risking their livesto save others, but accordingto the New York Times, theyare being paid only a dollar anhour. Take note; the minimumwage in California is 11 dollarsan hour. In addition to adults beingused for profit, children whocrossed the border illegallyhave been separated from theirparents. These children ofundocumented migrants arebeing used to fund a billiondollar industry. In short, thechildren who are separatedfrom their parents while theirparents stand trial or presstheir asylum claims are sent toshelters who get funds from10 | THE PIONEER | October 1, 2018

Literature of Chicago Infographic project:Some things you might not know about ChicagoBalanDicdeyowuitkhn otnwra?tduitrieon Coving has demonstrated an average reduction of public AsJtrLeeAt ,lenJgEthNbIyS2H5%, M A R I A N N E , J U A N , C H E L S E Y , A N D F E Z AChicago Movies CHICAGO Daniel Irizarry, Ryan Malin, Marco Morales THE ART OF CHICAGO What is your favorite movie shot in Chicago? An in-depth look into how art is spread throughout the city of Chicago. How Often Do You Watch Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OBevP6k5xPChAPPvV6m6euQRAoleLCmNY Movies? CII_IDZ4O8/edit Famous filming locations in The Art Institute of Chicago was The neighborhood's Chicago founded in 1866 by a group of 35 with a lot of graffiti artists. Then called the Chicago in Chicago Chicago Is Home of Cinema Academy of Design which opened History its doors on November 22, 1870. - Wabash Corridor The Great Chicago Fire destroyed - Pilsen 6 Failed movies filmed in this building less than a year after - Hidden art of Wicker Park Chicago:  it was completed. - West Town (Chicago Ave) - Chicago loop  In today's museum, there are over - Cultural Mile 300,000 works of art from ancient art to today's artists including pieces from Africa, Asia, India, and, some European countries. All the art pieces have different kinds of styles and meanings.  DIFFERENT TYPES OF ART ARCHITECTURE PAINTINGS GRAFFITI The Art Institute Of The most famous Graffiti is something Chicago, Millennium artwork in Chicago and Chicago is highly Park, Navy Pier, the most expensive known for. Just like Buckingham Fountain, (about 60 million murals, each work of and the Willis Tower dollars) is \"The Bed\" graffiti has a story Sky deck are the top 5  painting by Vincent behind it. visited sites in Chicago Van Gogh. Most expensive movies filmed POLL QUESTIONS ASKED TO MAINE in Chicago: EAST SENIORS Can Maine East Seniors Name What museums have you visited recently? 33% More Than One Movie Filmed In - Shedd Aquarium: 30% Chicago? - Art Institute of Chicago: 25% - Museum of Science and Industry: 33% - Adler Planetarium/ Field museum: 1% - None: 10%<sources> Which attrahcetliloon are you most familiar 87% with? - Cloud gate: 87% - Piccaso sculpture: 7% - Bronze Cow: 5% - Chicago Chigal Mural: 1% October 1, 2018 | THE PIONEER | 11

U.S.Open penalty incident reveals double standard By Hana Adler Referee Carlos Ramos na then went up to the Serena Williams is and Serena Williams referee without yellingarguably the world's best have a heated ex- and said that the racquetfemale tennis player. change after Ramos penalty should haveThe women's tennis penalized Williams a been a verbal penaltyassociation ranked her and the coaching shouldnumber one in singles point for racket abuse have been a warning.on eight separate occa- and then a game for Then Serena said “Yousions between 2002- are a liar. You will never2017. Serena is also unsportsmanlike con- be on a court of mine asmarried and a mother, duct for calling him a long as you live. Whenas of a year ago. Since are you going to give meSerena was 3 years old “liar” and a “thief.” my apology? Say youshe was groomed by her are sorry,”father for a tennis career one came as a verbalthis being said she has warning from the um-been playing the game pire which was her firstfor a very long time so offense. This warningshe is an expert. came because Serena This past weekend looked up to her coachSerena was playing (the rulebook for thisthe annual grand slam tournament states thattournament. Gunning there is no coaching al-for her 24th win, which lowed. This rule is rarelywould have been the enforced, however.world record. Unexpect-edly, she fell short of a Then came thevictory. This loss that second offense witchSerena took was defi- cost Serena a point. Thisnitely one of the most penalty came when sheelaborate and eventful said to the referee, “Ilosses of her career. One have never cheated inof the reasons being is my life… I would ratherbecause it made people lose than cheat… Youaround the world start owe me an apology.”to talk and ask questions Serena then lost the firstas to whether Serena set and threw her racketwas unfairly charged? on the ground. To whichIs she getting slighted the referee gave her abecause she is a woman? racket violation andThese questions are why awarded a point to herthis match blew up all opponent, Osaka. Sere-over the news. Tennis is a veryquick paced game andcan be hard to under-stand if you do notwatch it all the time,but making an educateddecision about wheth-er or not Serena wascheated of a game, youdo not need to knowhow scoring works. Youjust need to know inwhat order she receivedher penalties. The first12 | THE PIONEER | October 1, 2018

Is there a double standard? Many men have exploded at referees during Grand Slam After the match to think. Brennan alsomatches and not been penalized (like Novak Djokovic, above, at the French Open). during one of Serena's wondered “WouldLost in the Serena Spotlight was Naomi Osaka’s dominating performance over Serena to interviews, she stated he (the referee) havewin her first Grand Slam title (below). the real issue “ I'm here done that with a man? fighting for women's History has said, no. He Ramos then issued in the second set and look at the history rights and for women's would not have doneanother code of conduct allowing Osaka to close of tennis, in general, equality and for all that with a man.\"against Serena, which out the match. you will see that men kinds of stuff. For me toawarded the game to typically have more say 'thief ' and for him to What Serena didOsaka, making it 5-3 Williams was also outbursts than women take a game, it made me arguably might not have fined $17,000. If you but have a much looser feel like it was a sexist been the best sports- leash on them when remark...He's never manship but the topic it comes to refs draw- taken a game from a that she addressed was ing the line. You don’t man because they said well overdue. This dou- need to look very far to 'thief.' For me, it blows ble standard is not just clearly see the double my mind. But I'm going Serena’s problem, it's standard. to continue to fight for everyone's problem. women,\" This issue is For instance, take not just a Serena issue, Take for instance “John Isner’s second it is a tennis issue and Alize Cornet who was round match against a national issue. And penalized for briefly Nicolas Jarry Isner had Serena is not the only taking off her shirt. At a complete meltdown one who thinks so. Flushing Meadows, and looked at his coach when Alize and her after losing a game in Billie Jean King is a opponent were on a the third set. At the end tennis legend. Once she ten-minute break during of his tantrum, Isner heard of the incident t the extreme heat. Alize completely destroyed his she tweeted. “When a went to a more private racket. He was only as- woman is emotional, spot and switched her sessed a verbal warning she's \"hysterical\" and shirt to a dry one, but for this code violation, she's penalized for it. when she came out onto and it was considered When a man does the the court, she noticed his first offense.” same, he's \"outspoken\" that it was inside out & and there are no re- and quickly flipped it If you compare the percussions. Thank you, around. She was pe- two reactions, the first Serena Williams, for nalized for it. (Note that being a full-blown melt- calling out this double she was wearing a sports down and the second standard. More voices bra)On the flip side Ac- being a short burst of are needed to do the cording to CNN, “John anger, which one should same,\" Isner changed his shirt have the higher conse- 11 times throughout his quence? John Isner, but “We know that three-plus hour match in life... Serena Williams there's quite a history against Juan Martin del gets the short end of the to it, “said Christine Potro. A day later, Wim- stick. Brennan, a CNN sports bledon champion Novak analyst “Think of John Djokovic sat shirtless for McEnroe, think of Ilie several minutes while Nastase, Jimmy Con- his opponent, John nors, Andre Agassi. Millman of Australia, These men all berated stepped away to change chair umpires, famously his shirt during a quar- so. Commercials have terfinals match. Neither been made. McEnroe of them was penalized.” has done, 'you can't be How can this possibly serious' and all the other be considered equal? trades, top of his lungs over the years and none This should not of them received a game be how our society penalty,\". This just goes works or what the norm to show that critics like should be. Serena was to minimize is actually right to call out this a lot bigger problem sexist double standard. then some would like This pattern in history must change. October 1, 2018 | THE PIONEER | 13

SPORTS GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach: Scott Schultes KEY RUNNERS: Kayla Gregorio Abigail Flood Alyssa Vale SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: The girls cross country team is lookingforward to the championship part of theseason. Led by seniors Abigail Flood and Kayla Gregorio, the varsity team is look- ing to perform well at Conference and Regional competitions. COACH’S COMMENT: These young ladies are tough! I amexcited to see how our seniors will mold the up and coming underclassmen in these last few weeks! GIRLS SWIMMING PRISONS, rather feel the sensation of a from page 10 dollar than the love between Head Coach: Peter Przekota so prisons can’t abuse their families who have been sepa- labor. rated. They pretend that this KEY SWIMMERS: As you can see, the prison isn't happening. They ignore system is blinded by the the cries at night. But they Jordan Oslowski (So) sweet taste of monetary gain. cant turn their heads when the Sophia Learnahan (Jr) Whether it be through the use entire system, that of which of prison labor, immigrant fa- they have abused, turns around Jasmine Lopez (Jr) cilities, or any other means, the and hits them back. Prisoner Alyssa Klug (Jr) resemblance of modern prisons or not, inmate or immigrant, to the past’s slavery is uncanny. we have to stand up to what's Rianca Argenal (Fr) Both exploit minorities for wrong and show that this Jessica Domien (Fr) monetary gain, specifically, country still has some form of through labor. The people in a moral compass. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: charge of these facilities would 3rd Place at both the Leyden and LOOKING FOR FACULTY SUMMER PHOTOS? Hoffman Estates Invites SCAN THIS QR CODE COACH’S COMMENT: WITH SNAPCHAT OR A QR READER TO SEE We are off to a great start!! It is great to see A SLIDESHOW OF the girls rallying around each other and being MAINE EAST FACULTY SUMMER PHOTOS! supportive; they have all worked extremely hard. We are excited for our invite on October 13th. Not only will it be a competitive meet but also a fundraiser for cancer research.14 | THE PIONEER | October 1, 2018

SPORTS GOLF Head Coach: Matt Miller KEY PLAYERS: Will Cashen ( Sr ) Emilio Kehm ( Jr ) Adam Steckly ( Jr ) Kevin Berns ( Jr ) SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Team victory over Rochelle Zelle Adam Steckly took 2nd Place at Salt Creek Invite COACH’S COMMENT: Our players have worked hard all season to improve their scores andincrease their understanding of the nu-ances of the sport. As a result, several players shot their career best scores this season and achieved new goals they had never reached before! October 1, 2018 | THE PIONEER | 15

SPORTS BOYS SOCCER Head Coach: Jeff BishopKEY PLAYERS: SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Ramy Atia (So) Jose Salcedo (Sr) Our regular season is coming to an end and we Josue Parra (Jr) Jean Carlos Noriega (Sr) are playing our best soccer now. We are lookingNikolaus Ryczek (Jr) forward to the start of Regional play to really sur- prise some teams. COACH’S COMMENT:This season has not gone the way everyone had hoped, with missed opportunities and just outright badluck on our side, but that doesn’t take away what these young men have accomplished. We are fightersand have given ourselves a chance to win in almost every contest this year. We have come a long waysince last year and even since the beginning of the season. It speaks a lot about their character. It’s easyto celebrate and show up every day when you’re having a great season, but it’s something else to show uphungry to get better and keep working when you have a down season like we have had thus far, and that’sexactly what they have done. I couldn’t be more proud of the young men they are and have become. BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach: Chris Peters KEY RUNNERS: Erik Osorio-Cruz (Jr) Abaan Ansari (So) Jayesh Patel (Jr) Jeremy Jarmuz (So) SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: CSL Championships are in mid October and the IHSA Regional meet is the week after that. COACH’S COMMENT: Erik and Abaan are having terrific sea- sons. The hard work they put in this summer is really paying off with some great races. Overall, we are a young team looking to build an identity and guys like Jayesh and Jeremy played a significant role in pushing the team forward.16 | THE PIONEER | October 1, 2018