Senior Issue

W @mwwesterner www.facebook.com/pages/Westernerwesterner Class of 2015Senior Issue AMANDA REY1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018 June 5, 2015The Maine West student voice for more than 50 years Volume 56, Number 10

2 senior issue WJune 5, 2015Dear Class of 2015,editorial Policy The student-produced newspaper of When I asked all of you the question, “What wasMaine West High School, the West- the best thing about Maine West?” during our spect for where we have come from. No, we have not alwayserner, is dedicated to maintaining the senior interviews, many of you alluded to our had it easy in these past four years. Within these walls, how-values of truth, integrity, and cour- amazing assemblies, our incredible school spirit, the awe- ever, we have been able to maintain a school that looks outage in reporting. The Westerner pro- some staff and students, and the fact that everyone seems to for each other and for the good ofvides an open public forum for free get along; we are not judgemental of each other. One stu-and responsible expression of student dent wrote something that struck me this year and I want to others. In both good and challenging times, we continueopinion as well as balanced coverage to show the caring and concern in our hearts, and we con-of issues of student interest. The staff tinue to foster a community that is supportive and lovingencourages discussion and free ex- share. Jake Hill answered that question by saying, “The best toward others.pression between all members of the thing about Maine West is the powerful pride that shines Take that with you. Take that powerful pride that youschool and community and maintains through our darkest times, knowing that at least we are allits responsibility to inform and edu- Warriors.” have for Maine West, that is the foundation for all of you,cate the student body. and build on it outside of our walls. Whenever someone “Powerful Pride” asks you, “Where did you go to high school?” answer with Unsigned editorials represent the that pride I know you all feel right now as seniors. We havemajority viewpoint of the editorialboard. Letters to the editor, which a great thing going here at Maine West. We are all War-are subject to editing for length andclarity, must be signed by name and That’s awesome! We do have a powerful pride here at riors, and you have helped build our foundation of powerfulmay be published upon approval from Maine West, and when someone tries to explain that magic pride.the editorial board. Opinions in let- that happens at Maine West, we often fall short, strugglingters are not necessarily those of the for what makes this place so special. It’s difficult to put it Best of luck to all of you! into words. It is the fact that we are non-judgemental of each other. It is the fact that we have great students and staff. It is our incredible school spirit. But I think it all goes back to that foundation of pride. It is a pride in who we are, with a re-Westerner, nor should any opinionexpressed in the Westerner be con-strued as the opinion or policy of theDr. Hauganadviser, the Westerner staff as a whole,the school staff, the school adminis-tration, or District 207 school board. Editorial Board: Editor-in-Chief:Dear Class of 2015,SuzanneKukec Maine West PrincipalNews Editors: Time after time, you were told that you will be mov- After you first complete this task, complete this other ing onto the next chapter of your life. From the lifelong task: leave people on a better note than how youLeena Khoury, Suzanne Kukec time you graduated kindergarten, to the time you initially found them. As Mother Teresa had brought up,Features Editor: graduated middle school. Today isn’t going to be any differ- “People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.Micah Giavaras ent as you will be told countless times that you will be mov- Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuseIn-Depth Editor: ing onto another chapter of your story (like now). Whether you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If youCathleen Cu that chapter will be about moving onto college, fighting for are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honestSports Editors: our nation, starting a career, or some other ambition, that and sincere anyway. The good you do today, will often beMike Fowler, Dillon Ronan doesn’t change one fact: you made it here to this day. To forgotten. Do good anyway.” Without people with forgiv-Opinions Editor: some, it was a relatively smooth and best four years of their ing or nurturing hearts, the world would certainly not runJake Gertie lives, and to others, it was continuous brutal battle with not as smoothly.Entertainment Editor: only others, but themselves. Despite what journey you mayVanja Lazarevic have went through these past four years, always remem- As for the last lifelong task, never give up on your en-Photo Editor: deavors. There may be passions and callings we wish to doAmanda Rey ber, our self-worth and success is measured by more than but know we cannot create careers out of, but do not giveArt Editor transcripts, GPA’s, awards, and the money in our pockets. up on those endeavors. You do not necessarily have to chase While these are undoubtedly important and things you can them as dreams, but keep them as hobbies in the very least.Mohini Morker be proud of, do not forget that there are also qualities that Some of us may end up in careers or situations far from can never be truly measured by tests, such as: your creativity, our initial aspirations, but remember, that does not meanSocial Media Editor: courage, kindness, dependability, humor, empathy, and the you have failed. While we want and should try to pursueAmanda Rey list goes on. our dreams, there may not always be that happy ending forCopy Editor: everyone. But that does not make you a failure or make lifeConrad Frank Also, while there may be many things beyond meaningless. That is because life may not necessarily have aAssistant Editors: our control when it comes to our circumstances, there is universal meaning. We are, and create, meaning to life. SoStefan Balaban, Jessica Brosch, always one thing you can control: the outlook on yourself. long as you do not give up on yourself or the world, you willMadison Develasco, Ada Ezlakows- One of the lifelong tasks you should have is to be as kind always have a meaning and are bound to have made an im-ki, Charmi Patel, Matt Wetendorf to yourself as you are to your loved ones. Modesty is valu- pact on at least one person’s life, if not multiple. No matter able, but do not mix confidence for conceit. Depending onStaff members how you look at yourself, you change the way you act and what you plan to pursue, give it all you have. Even thoughJason Adams, Emma Dempsey,Nataley Grimmer, Melissa Holzer, then the way you perceive others. When we see the beauty it may not be enough at the end, you give it your all anywayNirvani Jairam, Sibel Mehmed, in ourselves, we begin to see more of the beauty in others, as it is the journey that molds you as a person, not alwaysHaripriya Mehta, Ben Muel- and soon the world. The flaws we seen in ourselves and the necessarily the destination. I wish you all the best of luck inler, Chandni Parmar, Runal hatred that is born from it causes us to spread that hatred your future endeavors!Patel, Sita Patel, Vaidika Patel, onto others. As Shane Koyczan said from his poem, “To this Cathleen CuSevdije Perezic, Rudy Ruiz, Sheysel Day,” “if you can’t see anything beautiful about yourself,Sanchez, Deirdre Scott, Krystal get a better mirror, look a little closer, stare a little longer.”Sharringhausen, Brianna Smith We wouldn’t be here graduating if we didn’t feel somethingAdviser:Laurie McGowan worthwhile in ourselves. Because if we can’t even believe in Maine Scholar ourselves, just who can we believe in then?

W June 5, 2015 senior issue 3Departments honor top seniorsEach year, faculty members from the twelve departments award seniors departmental hon-ors. These students have exemplified outstanding scholarship in these departments, aswell as participated widely in many departmental courses, throughout their four years atMaine West. The names of the winners are engraved on a plaque hanging near the main office.Applied Technology Art Business English Neel Patel Deirdre Scott Cathleen Cu Megan HitchConsuFammeirlyS&cience Foreign Language Mathematics Music Anastasia Zawada Alejandro Botello Rushik Desai Benjamin MuellerPhysical Education Science Social Science Speech & Drama David Meyers Rushik Desai Leena Khoury Rhys Bakulinski

4 senior issue WJune 5, 2015 Top 5% of the Class of 2015 Imran Sultan Asher VisperasMary Adamowski Jake Gertie Andrea Maldonado Evan VogelAllison Bayro Kinjal Joshi Marina Moeller Joseph VogeneyAlejandro Botello Bayani Julian Angelica Ramirez Vivian WongJessica Brosch Leena Khoury Mateusz RychtarczykMelissa Chipres Izabela Kosiba Anna SchaferCathleen Cu Suzanne Kukec Elizabeth SchaferRushik Desai Bradley Macdonald Munir Shukla Goodwill AwardsNOMINATED BY THEIR TEACHERS FOR THEIR INTEGRITY, RESPECT FOR THEIR PEERS AND TEACHERS, FRIENDLY PERSONALITY, AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP,10 INDIVIDUALS WERE SELECTED BY WEST STUDENTS AS GOOD WILL AWARD WINNERS.Bianca Briones Phil Giovanni“Bianca is a great role model for all of her peers. She “Phil has a great personality. Phil unique traitis well liked by coaches, teacher and fellow athletes. She of always joking and having fun but still workingis a well rounded student athlete. Her positive energy, hard and being a caring individual will get him far inleadership skills and willingness to improve- makes her life. It has been a pleasure to get to know and workthe ideal athlete that any coach would be lucky to have closely with Phil the last 4 years!”on their team!” - Lance Weber, wrestling coach-Vanessa Acosta, track coach Rhys Bakulinski Brad MacDonald “Rhys has to be one of the most talented individuals “Brad is amazingly enthusiastic and completelythat I have had the pleasure of watching grow up on our dedicated to all the things about which he cares--hisMaine West Stage. Rhys does all of these things with studies, his music, and NHS, to name only a few.great humility. She has been an absolute treasure dur- Brad juggles all of his activities with grace and ease,ing her four years here, and she will be missed terribly and he is a great example of what it means to be aby all of us in the Fine Arts.” Warrior.” -Lisa Jacob, Orchesis sponsor -Jane Wisdom, NHS sponsor Sarah Conner Ryan Martin “Sarah is a consciousness student who can always be “Ryan is a young man filled with unlimited kind-counted on to lead others in the preschool. She takes ness. His subtle humor is a refreshing entity thatinitiative by looking for ways to improve the program. benefits everyone around him. Ryan shows a greatIt is obvious that she takes pride in her work. She is deal of maturity in dealing with the people arounda positive, friendly, and outgoing young woman who him, always taking the feelings of others into consid-I have had the pleasure of getting to know this year!” eration when making decisions.” - Carrie Barone, CTE teacher -John Hauenstein, math teacher Amanda Rey DJ Meyers “Because of her leadership in StuCo, Westerner, Or- “His involvement in the leader program, Drumchesis, Warrior Pride, and Friends Connect, Amanda is Line, Orchesis, Mr. Maine West, and especially hisone of the most widely-known students at Maine West. role as our Maine West Warrior have brought himWith her exceedingly warm personality and seemingly to a place of appreciation and love for our studentboundless energy, it is no wonder that she is also one of body and our school. I have been so impressed bythe most respected and well-liked, too. She is always ea- how seriously he took his role as our Warrior andger to help others and still do the best at her own work.” how moved he was as he passed the headdress to the next Warrior. He is truly a Warrior at heart.” -Laurie McGowan, English teacher, Westerner sponsor - Lisa Jacob, Orchesis and Warrior sponsor Mallory Tamillo Jovaun Woolford “She is a very strong willed, independent young “Jovaun has been a tremendous student-athletelady who is never afraid to speak up. At the same here at Maine West both on and off the field. Hetime, she is extremely empathetic and caring to her truly encompasses what one can achieve if they dedi-peers. This balance makes her a dynamic individual cate themselves to competing everyday.”who truly touches those around her.” -Jason Kradman, football coach -Anthony Tavano, English teacher

W June 5, 2015 senior issue 5A+MAINE SCHOL RSMAINEWEST HONORSTHETOP ONE PERCENT OFTHE CLASS OF 2015Imran Sultan verse range of activities, including tennis Cathleen Cu team, Math Team and Mock Trial. “The Heading to the University of Illinois at rush I got from standing in front of a Helping chart her future path majoring in bi-Urbana-Champaign, Imran Sultan plans jury, delivering an opening statement at ology and minoring in chemistry at DePaul Uni-to study physics. While he excelled in a recent Mock Trial competition, was in- versity, Cathleen Cu’s favorite classes at West wereacademics at West, his favorite classroom comparable,” he said. AP Chemistry and AP Biology. “Science is my ab-memories happened in a more physically solute favorite area of study, and I was excited todemanding kind of class: Adventure Edu- Looking back, Sultan found sup- learn new aspects and information about biologycation. “It was awesome to lead for Ms. port in many wings of Maine West, but and chemistry,” she said. “The classmates I had al-Moeller’s Adventure Ed. I and II classes. he gives this advice to underclassmen: ways made class interesting each day.”My classmates and I got the chance to “Don’t be afraid to go to your counselorkayak, rappel, rock climb, and zip-line,” if you need any help.” Her family has been an inspiration, too. “MySutlan fondly recalled. father wanted to be a physician when he was younger, but was unable to due to financial is- At West, Sultan participated in a di- sues and became a mechanic instead. As a result,Elizabeth Schafer he and my mother introduced me to the field of medicine and I’ve been in love with it ever since IFor Elizabeth Schafer, her participation in Science Olympiad inspired her choice to was in elementary school,” Cu said. “The fact thatmajor in biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University. “Science Olym-piad has been my favorite activity at Maine West because it has allowed me to explore I was obsessed with ‘Un-specialized topics of science that are often overlooked in classes, and it has helped me told Stories of the E.R.’ on TV probably affectednarrow down which subjects I’d like to study in the future— all while meeting a lot of my decision as well.”amazing people,” she said. Although she citesAs sponsor to Science Olympiad and her chemistry teacher, Mr. Swistak helpedguide Schafer’s success at West. “I’ve had many amazing teachers, and it’s difficult to Mr. Harper, Mr. Fouts,choose a single favorite, but he was a great chemistry teacher, and I’m grateful to have Mrs. McGowan, Mr.had him as a Science Olympiad mentor for three years,” she said. McClure, Mr. Panzilius, Mrs. McCluskey, and Schafer shared her talents in many ways during the past four years, as a member of Pi Mrs. Vaughn as beingSigma Pi, Math Team, Warrior Strings, NHS, Spanish Honor Society, Westerner, and West Words -- all of which favorites, Mrs. Mazanowski holds a special placecontributed to her personal growth. She was a COACH tutor, too. “Don’t be afraid to join a club or sport that interests you, even if you don’t know any other members. It’s a of influence. “I’ve known her for all four years duegreat way to meet new people,” Schafer advised. “Also, don’t dwell over small setbacks, whether they’re in your to DECA and accounting class and she has been a major role model for me. She is able to get workacademic or social life. Everybody makes mistakes—it’s how you jump back to your feet and handle the situation done and can be firm, but at the same time, shethat will matter most.” is very approachable, humorous, and extremelyVivian Wong kind. I aim to be able to do the same,” Cu said. As the vice president of DECA, a WesternerStudying pharmacy at Ohio Northern University, the concepts. Not only is he a editor, and secretary of NHS, and as a memberVivan Wong will be able to apply many of the skills she great friend, but he is also a of cross country, track and field, Voice for thedeveloped in AP Chemistry -- her favorite class at West. great teacher,” Wong said. Nameless, Science Olympiad, Pi Sigma Pi, and“The topics we covered were very cool and interesting,” Looking back, Wong COACH, Cu cherishes the memories from theseshe said. “The students in the class asked thought-pro- shares this advice for under- groups. From DECA, “I’m thankful to have gainedvoking questions, and Mr. Panzilius was always under- classmen: “Have fun in high so many real world experiences, as well as meet tostanding of the students who were super shy and ner- school. It’s important to do so many incredible people and travel around thevous, so he never made them feel uncomfortable.” well in school and join clubs, nation,” Cu said. “I also feel a close connectionAP European History teacher Randall Harper inspired but don’t force yourself to with the amazing girls in cross country, and I willher growth and confidence as a student, too. “When I be a part of something you not forget the senior night the underclassmen gavedid test corrections, he sat down with me, one-on-one, won’t enjoy. You’ll realize that these four years are not us and all of the wonderful memories and laughterand explained the answers so that I fully understood very long, so fill them up with things you like.” that came from our team bonding.Rushik Desai Reflecting on his years at West, “I have so many memories of just “I loved this class for two reasons. First, everything that was ‘re- spending time with my friends at meets for tennis, Science Olympi- viewed’ in that class was completely new to me, so everything at ad, and Math Team,” Rushik Desai said. “One in particular involved the beginning of the year was mind-blowing. Mr. Muscia was an eating bagels with my friends at a meet for Math Team. Joining awesome teacher. He always helped me when I needed it,” he said. extracurricular activities was a great way for me to forget about all “The second reason that I loved the class were the seniors. They were of the assignments I had to do and was an awesome way for me to absolutely hilarious, and even though we would get off topic some spend time with my friends.” times, we rarely fell behind on the material that we were supposed to learn.” At the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Desai will major in electrical engineering. “After taking Physics Accelerated Desai heaps praise upon his teachers. “I have liked all of the with Mr. Kay and talking to my father who is also an electrical engi- teachers that I have had at this school. All of the teachers here spend neer, I thought that electrical engineering would be the right thing a lot of time helping students and make an effort to make sure that for me to pursue. I also loved AP Physics with Mr. Sumida this year, students are given the best education possible. My high school edu- which was a good sign for me,” he said. cation is something that I will always cherish and use in the future.” Desai’s favorite class was Calculus BC during his junior year.

6 senior issue WJune 5, 2015 2015 DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSTarget “Take Charge The Dr. Paul Rivers Casino Des Plaines Dr. Jeffreyof Education” Leathem for Oakton Com- Community Halpern GeneralScholarships Scholarship munity College Foundation Scholarship Scholarships Scholarship Lisset JiminezKatelyn Church Izabela Kosiba Allison Bayro Amanda Rey Francesca Fragale Mallory Tamillo Des PlainesMatthew Wetendorf The Gail Katerina Bellos Fireman’sThe Clarence Macdonald Jack Griffin Dollars for AssociationSchawk Family Scholarship Cynthia Beltran Scholars for ScholarshipFoundation Amanda Rey Marlene Luna Oakton Kieran O’BrienScholarship Isela Bravo Community Brooke Winiecki Daniel Oyarzun College ScholarshipDenice Alanis Dr. John Zanoni Gabriel Chacon (anonymous donor) Dr. Phillip Fijal–PEO Chapter HL Scholarships Shivani Patel Angelica Ramirez Fijal & Associatesof Des Plaines Phillip Giovanni Andrew Carillo ScholarshipScholarship Evan Vogel Marisol Renteria Dr. Jeffrey Mary Adamowski Sarah Conner HalpernVivian Wong Dr. Michael Durbin Alexis Sanchez Scholarship Maine West/ Samantha Diryawish (in memory of Dr. District 207 Staff &The Northwest Animal Scholarship Sheetal Singh Stephen Banks) RetireeHospital Scholarship Megan Hennelly Ashley Fiedler Leena Khoury Scholarship JoJo Thavisack Robin GroomsMelissa Chipres The Chicago Faucet CompanyParker Hannifin ScholarshipScholarship Joshua SchaferSuzanne Kukec Kevin Flores Gerardo Trejo LOCAL Honors for the class of 2015 Principal’sMaine Teachers Park Ridge Maine West LeadershipAssociation’s Panhellenic Award Fine Arts Boosters Team AwardsHelen Dobbins Mary Adamowski Senior RecognitionScholarship Bianca Briones Scholarships 3-year memberKate Barzano Katelyn Church Art — Dierdre Scott Music— Rhys Bakulinski Denice AlanisMaine Township Sadie Rose Argus Speech, Drama, and Leena KhouryAchievement Award Leadership Award Broadcasting— Kevin Meskan Michael CullottaBrianna Sielaff Michael Boyd Dance— Benjamin Mueller Robin Grooms Michelle NortonDaughters of the Senior Class Matthew WetendorfAmerican Revolution Scholarship United StatesAward Kimberly Perez Marine Corp Awards 1-year memberCathleen Cu for Excellence: Kiwanis Club Distinguished Athlete Alyssa SurianoPositive Impact Award in Scholarship Joanne Stanfamemory of Scott Wolf Lisset Jimenez Joseph VogenyMichelle Norton Yesenia Ortega Scholastic ExcellenceJoanne Stanfa Angelica Ramirez Elizabeth SchaferMaine West District 207 Education Imran SultanWarrior Award for Foundation Award Musical ExcellenceCourage and Perseverance Izabela Kosiba Katelyn ChurchShawn O’Neill Zachary Cheanault

W June 5, 2015 senior issue 7SupSeernliaotriveSBest Eyes BesttotoPabrreinntgs home Best DressedJessica Teresko Michelle Henry Cathleen Cu Edgar Felix Cholino SanchezSebastian Markowski Best Humor Mr. and Ms. Best smile Congeniality Connor Abramson Ben Mueller Michelle Norton Amanda ReyBest Hair Dillon Ronan Most likely Vanja Lazarevic to appear on Tommy Hanson dancing With Yesenia Ortega Gossip Girl + The Stars Biggest Sweethearts Mr. know-it-all Manny Perez Marina Moeller (Nicest individuals) Jacky ortiz John Calas Best Laugh Izabela Kosiba Shawn O’Neill MBorsotadlwikayelSy ttaorsbe Kate Barzano James Eduku Best Bromance to be Micah Giavaras continued on page 8... Kevin MeskanKieran O’brien Rhys Bakulinski

8 senior issue WJune 5, 2015 Most Next Dr.Haugan BiggestAccident Prone Drama QueenJackie Zawada Matt Wetendorf Lauren Rihani Bree SmithMost Spirited Most likely to have Most likely toMaddie Schiltz a reality show talk the least and say the most Diana Kopec Imran Sultan Kim Diebold Most likely laMteostto lgirkaedlyuattoiobne Most likely to go be Sam Costello to be a a pro Izabela Stopa Pro- athlete Athlete Jovaun Joanne Woolford Stanfa Most Likely to Most Spirited Become Mikey President Fowler Leena Khoury Most Photogenic Talks the most Alyssa and says the Pegoraro least Most Accident Prone Bobby Feldkamp Most Photogenic Kyle DivelbissTalks the most and says the Most Likely to least Become PresidentMallory Tamillo Brad MacDonald Conrad Frank

W June 5, 2015 senior issue 9Most Sarcastic Teachers Pet Biggest Class Clown Edin Pinjo Sam Cirone Merna Jajou Tess McDonald Kieran O’brien Cutest CoupleJackie thorne DJ Meyers Most Changed Most Likely to Mary Grace Nudo be a Millionare Micah Giavaras Michael KuczynskiFrancesca Fragale Denice AlanisShould’ve Been Best Best Friends Most likely to a Couple run from security Mike fowler Aidan PaluchMegan Hennely SuzanneKKiumkedciebold GiannaBest Shoulder to Morrison Cry on Most PatrioticShawn Sunny John MeyerAlyssa Biggest Senioritis Megan HennelySuriano Crosley Duckmann Most Likely to Most Likely to own lots of catsDrown in Protein Lucas Mayzure Kate MaddenSunnie Vangelov Lenora ElardeBianca Briones Willrebueniaotn everyFreak out if they tMheotsetawchLhoielkreeolpyfefrttiooasdkketehpe Rudy Ruiz don’t win a Amru Qutub Brooke Winecki superlativeAlex Landowski Robin GroomsSuzanne Kukec

10 senior issue WJune 5, 2015FameMAWINAELKWOEFST SUPERFANS Right from the start of our Even though “Superfans” ex- freshman year, we experienced A LOOK BACK AT OUR isted before our time here at West, the ever-so loved construc- FOUR YEARS AT WEST our class went above and beyond to tion of Maine West when we expand the group and increase their recevied new bleachers in spec BY SUZANNE KUKEC AND JAKE GERTIE presence at football and basketball gym. Over the past four years, games. They were cheering at every we have had several other im- home game and many away games. provements to our school such Whether we won or lost, the super- as three new bathrooms, fil- fans never decreased their energy tered drinking fountains, and and they always left with a smile on a theatre renovation. We finish their face. They exemplified good off our senior year with the in- sportsmanship and showed other convenient expansion of spec schools what the real Maine West gym. was all about. NEW CHIBERIA These past few years have been HAZING SCANDAL ADDITIONS littered with days off for the bit- UNCOVERED ter cold and (occasionally) for A huge spotlight was snow. The winter of 2013-2014 placed on our school when an was considered the coldest since alleged hazing incident took 1872. place on the boys soccer team during our sophomore year. Our dreams came true when Consequently, new policies our winter break during junior and contracts were created year got extended two extra days for clubs and sports to avoid due to the frigid cold. similar issues in the future. It wasn’t the best experience, The only downside, it seemed, but just like any difficult situ- was being crunched for time dur- ation, it brought us closer and ing AP season. Other than that, we never lost pride in our it was always a pleasant surprise school. when “SchoolMessenger” alerted us late at night, notifying us of no school the next day.

senior issue 11 WRISTBANDS In our four years at West, MEMORABLE Although there are often rival- It’s hard to remember. but our first we have dealt with the heart- ASSEMBLIES ries between the juniors and seniors,Homecoming Dance was actually break of losing several Warriors. our class had a particularly uniquewristband-free. Wristbands were not We came together in these hard From camels and acrobats, to experience. Junior year started offintroduced until our first Girls’ Choice times to comfort and help each dance-offs and “celebrities”, there with an upperclassmen rivalry overdance, for which attendance was very other through it. Our thoughts was never an assembly that wasn’t a flag. In retrospect, it was not aslow. Many assumed wristbands would go out to the family and friends action-packed and memorable. We big of a deal as it seemed to be atnot stand the test of time, but it looks of Stephanie Valusescu, Chris- got to experience having B96 at the moment. That same kind of ri-to be that they will stick around for a tian Volkmann, Scott Wolf, three of our spring assemblies, and valry continued this year, when ourwhile. Hmm... wristbands were intro- Mr. Smail, Amber Moosvi, Mr. we even had Justice Crew perform senior class unfortunately lost to theduced right after the class of 2015 had Nagarzanski, Colin Gratz, and during our sophomore year. Our juniors in Powderpuff. But, hey, attheir first dance at Maine West? Co- Josh Linse. last winter assembly ended with a least we won the tug-of-war.incidence? surprise snow globe of white con- HEARTBREAKING fetti. And we finally got our chance JUNIORS VS. SENIORS LOSSES to chant “SENIORS! SENIORS!” as we won that well-deserved spirit jug.THE GREAT FLOOD In April of our sophomore year, SCHOOL-WIDE Over these four years, we raised OF 2013 the Des Plaines River flooded due FUNDRAISERS money for four different organizations: to heavy rain. The river rose to a the American Brain Tumor Associa- new record of 10.92 ft., causing sur- tion, St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- rounding areas and homes of Maine pital, Make-A-Wish, and the American West students to severely flood with Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We water. Some students even used ca- participated in Miracle Minutes and noes to escape their homes. Some saw how if everyone gave one dollar, we had to permanently evacuate be- could make a huge impact. We bought cause the damage was so bad. Menchies fro-yo and Dairy Queen Blizzards, and took part in fundraiser The flood caused school to close games and activities. We even had B96 for two days. The school musical, dances and color runs that helped us Beauty and the Beast, even had to raise money for worthy causes. To- cancel their opening night. But, gether, we have helped to raise well they made up for it by adding an over $50,000 for those organizations, extra show. and we should feel very proud.

12 senior issue WJune 5, 2015 Maine West’s Joey Vogeneyathlete of the year “Joey is one of the WRESTLING FOOTBALL hardest working people I have ever 3-year varsity 2-year varsity coached. He is totally dedicated to All-Conference x3 All-Conference being not only the best athlete he can All-Area x2 MVP be, but also a great student,” head var- State-qualifier x2 sity wrestling coach Lance Weber said. All-State TRACK & FIELD MVP x2 2 year varsity MVP Alex Liston CROSS COUNTRY 4-year varsityTop 10 BASEBALL All-Conference x2 Crosley 4-year varsity MVP x2 All-Conference x2 TRACK & FIELD All-Area 4-year varsity All-ConferenceDuckmann GOLF “He was an inspiration to All-Conference me and all of the runners in our program. Alex is one of the hard- est working and most dedicated “Crosley has been a var- distance runners that I have sity starter on the baseball team had the privilege of coaching at since he entered Maine West as Maine West. He was an excel- a freshman. He is a very talented lent runner and captain,” head young man with tremendous varsity cross country coach An- upside. He will be tough to re- drew Trotter said. place as he has created so many wonderful memories on the FOOTBALL baseball field and in the class- 2-year varsity room. We wish him nothing but the best,” head varsity baseball BASKETBALL coach Joe Pederson said. 3-year varsity Tony Connor WATER POLO 2-year varsityKyle Cook All-Conference All-Conference x2 SWIMMING FOOTBALL Matt Acevedo All-Area 4-year varsity 4-year varsity MVP WRESTLING “In the two years “Aside from his con- 1-year varsity that I have coached siderable athletic skills, Matt, I’ve seen his Tony demonstrated a TRACK & FIELD strong work ethic and level of maturity above 2-year varsity his quest to be the his chronological age best player that he as well as considerable “Kyle’s work ethic, could be. He was one leadership skills. He both in the classroom of only two seniors is a good teammate, a and on the field, earned on this year’s team friend to many, and a him an opportunity to and had an immense mentor to the younger compete next fall as a responsibility to be a players,” head boys var- collegiate student-ath- leader,” head boys var- sity water polo coach lete,” head varsity foot- sity basketball coach Robert Delaney said. ball coach Jason Krad- John Bongiorno said. man said.Hall of Fame: Joey Vogeney, Crosley Duckmann, Alex Liston

W June 5, 2015 senior issue 13 The Athlete of the Year is selectedTop A t h l e t e s by the vote of the coaching staff; the remaining Top 10 athletes are selected by the coaches and Westerner editorial board, based on career successes, senior year Emily Morrison achievements, and overall contribu- tions to a sportsmanlike culture at Maine West.athlete of the year “Emily represents all of the goals Maine West SWIMMING water polo stands for. First, her self discipline is 4-year varsity outstanding; she always understands what needs WATER POLO to be done and then does it. She maintains a 4-year varsity positive attitude at all times and picks up team- All-Conference x3 mates around her. Emily takes risks to make MVP plays and constantly puts herself in a position to make a positive impact on the game. Finally, she never stopped growing and learning and always made that her priority. Ultimately, these remain examples of the habits Emily developed and the reason Emily is truly a champion,” said Brett Unruh, water polo coach. Joanne Stanfa SWIMMING Holly Wasciak 4-year varsity “Joanne is a very special and tal- All-Area x2ented player. She is extremely driv-en, and her leadership and work WATER POLOethic makes her very deserving of 4-year varsitythis award,” said head varsity girl’s All-Conferencesoccer coach Jeff Bishop said Co-MVP “Holly was a valuable member SOCCER of our program. She scored a lot of 4-year varsity points for us and will leave West All-Conference x4 with a number of events where she All-Area x2 put up times that rank her in the All-Sectional top 10 in school history. She also MVP x2 is a member of the 400 Free Relay that broke a record this year. We are certainly going to miss her,” said head girls varsity swimming coach Ryan Claus. VOLLEYBALL Alyssa CROSS COUNTRY Kate Madden TRACK & FIELD Sarah 2-year varsity Pegoraro 4-year varsity 3-year varsity Engstrom FENCING All-Conference x2 SOFTBALL 2-year varsity MVP 2-year varsity TRACK & FIELD All-Conference x2 4-year varsity “Under Coach All-Area Piha’s guidance Sarah “Kate has helped has truly excelled, as a “It was very nice add to the tradition of thrower, with shot put.to watch Alyssa prog- the program and what One of her most presti-ress as an athlete and it means to be a distance gious awards is that ofa leader from the be- runner. Her dedica- the Heidi Quast Shotginning of her career tion and positive warm Put Award as the mostto the end. She was a demeanor will truly be impressive at the Elkveryy important part missed,” head girls track Grove Invitational,”of our team and will and field coach Greg said head varsity trackbe greatly missed,” Regalado said. and field coach Gregsaid JV- girls vol- Regalado.ley ball coach AudraDean

14 senior issue WJune 5, 2015MOST ASCETINVEIORSSuzanne Kukec BY CHARMI PATEL AND ADA EZLAKOWSKA DJ Meyers As editor-in-chief of West- For the past years, D.J. has played an influential role erner, Suzanne Kukec is one of here at Maine West. His senior year, D.J. took on the the most active seniors at West. As role of the Maine West Warrior, awakening students’ a dancer, Suzanne has showcased her spirits during all of the school assemblies. His warm and talent by being a four-year member of outgoing personality has led him to receiving the crown Orchesis and performing in the an- of Homecoming King this year. Other than that, D.J. nual Variety Show. Her commitment has also participated in Mr. Maine West, winning Mr. since freshman year and her ex- Personality his junior year, and first runner up his senior emplary choreography has also year. D.J. shows his school spirit and energy through his allowed Suzanne to become involvement in Orchesis, guys Poms, the Jazz Band and president of Orchesis. She the Drum Line. Moreover, D.J. is involved in many ath- has also excelled in the letics. Throughout his high school career, D.J. has been musical field as a mem- a part of soccer, volleyball, wrestling, and cross-country.ber of Chamber Choir and Tri-M along with takingprominent roles in the school musicals “Aida” and“Legally Blonde.” In addition, Suzanne was a partof the girl’s softball team her freshman and sopho-more year. Her friendliness and leadership skills are Amanda Reyshowcased in her roles as a Warrior Pride member,senior leader, Junior Honor Guard member, and a As the vice president of Student Council, Amanda Rey hasnominee for Homecoming queen. Her involvement contributed much time and effort into leading Maine West stu-with the community shines as she volunteers at Feed dents. She has been involved in both Student and Class CouncilMy Starving Children and the Des Plaines Park Dis- since her freshman year, helping make her class’ four years oftrict. Along with her extra-curricuals, Suzanne has high school the best they could be. Amanda has also been in-continuously excelled academically as she was inducted volved in Friend’s Connect for all four years of her high school into Nation Honor Society her junior year. career. Amanda has committed much of her life to dance. She is not only an amazing dancer, but also a great teacher. This can be seen by her four-year commitment to Orchesis, as well as being a student teacher for dance classes for five hours each week. Aman- da is also a phenomenal photographer. Her work can be seen as photography editor in each issue of the Westerner, Amanda’s artistic and academic talents have also led her to be a member of both the National Honor Society, and the National Art HonorCathleen Cu Society. Cathleen’s hard work and dedication Nikki Bonillain DECA, which she has been a memberfor the past four years and vice presi- Known for her many athletic abilities, Nikki Bonilla was on manydent since her junior year, really paid off varsity sports throughout her high school career including varsity cheer-when she won second place in the inter- leading, gymnastics, football, track, along with being a member of Varsitynational DECA competition this spring. Club and Athletic Council. Nikki also helped pass on her talents and ledOther than DECA, Cathleen has been the future generations of Maine West, by volunteering as a Junior Warriorfully committed to being a COACH tu- cheer coach and becoming a Warrior Pride mentor. As a senior, Nikki wastor since her sophomore year and has displayed her exemplary writ- a member of Child Care Club. She was also on Varsity Poms in which sheing skills as an in-depth editor for the Westerner. Cathleen has also showcased her dance ability. Furthermore, Nikki’s musical talents can beexcelled in track and field and cross country, being a varsity team observed through her involvement in both the Pep and Marching Bands.member of both during her junior and senior years. Cathleen’scaring and compassionate personality real-ly shines through her countless volunteerhours as she helped others at Lee Manor,Feed My Starving Children, and variousother programs. Cathleen’s outstandingqualities are exemplified in her leadership ofNational Honor Society for which she is thesecretary.

W June 5, 2015 senior issue 15THROUGH THEIR HIGH LEVEL OF Megan HennellyINVOLVEMENT BOTH IN AND OUT As Student Council secretary, as well as being involvedOF SCHOOL, THESE SENIORS HAVE in both Student and Class Council since her freshman year,BEEN KEY PIECES OF THE MAINE Megan has showed her commitment to Maine West fromWEST PUZZLE FOR THE PAST FOUR the very start. Her strong work ethic can be seen on and offYEARS AND ARE RECIPIENTS OF THE the playing field. Megan was captain of the girls golf team“MOST ACTIVE SENIOR” AWARD along with being on the basketball and badminton team her underclass years at Maine West. Off the playing field, Megan has been committed to numerous clubs at Maine West including Friend’s Connect and Pi Sigma Pi, along with being a teacher’s assistant her sopho- more through senior year. Matt Wetendorf Madeline Schiltz Maddy has been a committed member of As treasurer of Student Council, class and Student Council for all four years of Matt has been actively involved all her high school career. Her leadership qualities through his high school career. He can also be observed through her involvement has been a part of Principal Lead- in Junior and Senior leaders, Warrior Pride, ership Team and Student Council and especially Cheerleading. Maddy has been since his sophomore year through a part of the cheerleading team since her fresh- which he worked hard to get the man year, in which she won an all-conference students’ voices heard. Matt was award. For the past two years, she has been thealso on the boys baseball team his first two years at Maine West. In captain of the cheerleading team and won theaddition to being a Westerner editor, Matt displays his exemplary MVP award her senior year. Her involvementleadership skills through his involvement in Future Leaders and at Maine West can be recognized by how sheWarrior Pride. His academic talent has also not gone unnoticed took a major part in the School Wide Fundrais-as he took part in Scholastic Bowl for three years. Furthermore, ing Committee. She helped organize countlessMatt’s amazing characteristics have led him to being part of the fundraising ideas during her four years here atNational Honor Society. Matt’s fun personality has shined through Maine West. Maddy’s hard work does not stophis involvement in Orchesis along with being a prominent part of there. She has spent many long hours volun-the Superfans. teering at various events including her church nursery, Lutheran General, and the Des Plaines Food Pantry.Andrea Maldonado Clara Vandriska Andrea has been a very active student Among the most active seniors, Clara Vandriska’sthroughout her whole high school career involvement at West grew each year. She has been-- in the classroom, on the court, and out heavily involved in German Club and It’s a Stitchof school. She has been a valuable part since her freshman year along with being a CRC as-of both the badminton and the volley- sistant her senior year. Her musical talent has been showcased through herball teams since her freshman year, and involvement in Orchestra, Warrior Strings, and Tri-M. Clara is also a Seniorwas neamed the badminton team cap- Leader, Warrior Pride member, and a teacher’s assistant in which she demon-tain her junior and senior year. Andrea strates her passion and commitment to leading the next generation of Maineshowed her strong leadership qualities in West students. Her ability to write is shown through participation in WestJunior and Senior Leaders, Honor Guard, Words her junior and senior year. In addition, Clara is a Student Ambassadorthe Athletic Council, President’s Club, and and has continuously volunteered in various middle school musical festivals.Warrior Pride. Andrea’s academic and person-al accomplishments can be seen through hermembership in both the National and SpanishNational Honor Societies. Furthermore, An-drea has dedicated many hours in order to helpothers through volunteering in Operation NorthPole, Feed My Lamb, Community Kitchen, and Blankets forHope, among others. Furthermore, Andrea is fully committedto the Legend yearbook. She’s been on the staff since her soph-omore year and is currently the co-editor-in-chief.

16 senior issue WJune 5, 2015The Westerner Front row: Rudy Ruiz, Dillon Ronan, Vanja Lazarevic, Suzanne Kukec, Micah Giavaras Middle row: Cathleen Cu, Mohini Morker, Leena Khoury, Jessica Brosch, Deirdre Scott Back row: Ben Mueller, Jake Gertie, Conrad Frank, Amanda Rey, Brianna Smith, Matt Wetendorf, Mikey Fowler Seniors 2015YOU’VE SEEN OUR WRITING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND ART FOR THREE YEARS, AND NOW YOU SEE OUR SMILINGFACES, BUT WHAT ARE OUR FINAL DEPARTING WORDS? SUZANNE KUKEC DILLON RONAN JESSICA BROSCH MICAH GIAVARAS MOHINI MORKEReditor-in-chief sports editor asst. opinions features editor art editor Never Party on Var. Can you not? Party on Dill. Don’t sweat it grow up. too much. You’ll be okay.CONRAD FRANK AMANDA REY VANJA LAZAREVIC CATHLEEN CUcopy editor photo editor entertainment in-depth editor Never lose Stay golden, I’m dead Do not let faith Ponyboy. inside. pain make in yourself. you hate. LEENA KHOURY MIKE FOWLER MATT WETENDORF JAKE GERTIE-opinions sports editor features editor Everything’s news editor made up, and Choose who Free taps. Stay classyyou want to be, Maine West. the points don’t then do it. matter.

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