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TROJAN MATTERS Volume 5, Issue 7 May 16, 2019
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Previewing changes for the 2019-2020 school year Page 2 & 3
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Prayers to. . .
•The Class of 2019 for a healthy and prosperous future. •All students taking end of the year exams. •All retiring and leaving staff members, that they remain healthy and successful. •Social Studies teacher Mr. Steve Gretencord's continued recovery. •A safe and relaxing summer for all.
The 2019-2020 school year will be full of new and exciting changes from years past, including new changes to schedules and uniforms.
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A list of some popular, not-so-far away destinations to visit this summer
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Dear freshman self, Relax, it will be ok.
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The Class of 2019 has left its mark at BCHS. Check out the statistics. After 21 years of planning, prepping, cooking and serving adults and students, Mrs. Brenda Henry, food services manager, retires.
Expressing our gratitude to all of this year's retiring staff members: Mrs. Brenda Henry, food services manager; Mrs. Carol Wagner, campus minister; Mr. Doug Johnson, math teacher
On this date. . . Michael Jordan is named the 1985 NBA Rookie of the Year. Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first British monarch to address the US Congress in 1991.
Looking ahead May 19 • Graduation - 2:30 p.m. Seniors must arrive with cap, gown and tassle by 1:45 p.m. on 3rd floor
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May 21-24 • Final exams (see schedule on next page) Michael Mates Mary Borchers Patrick Felts Aidan Sullivan Jaeden Crawford Natalie Donaldson Ashley Freiburger Katie Grote Lily Hofmeister Brooklyn Reitz
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May 24 • Last day of school Make sure to clean out locker Turn in iPads Trojan Matters Mission Statement: We promise to bring you, the students of BCHS, the most obtainable version of the truth through courage, integrity and freedom of speech. Unsigned staff editorials reflect the opinion of at least two-thirds of the staff. Columns with bylines reflect the opinions of the writer. The magazine will publish letters to the editor, but may be edited for the length and clarity. Trojan Matters is the monthly news magazine produced by the Advanced publications - Magazine class. Trojan Matters is considered a public forum and the voice of the student body. In addition, daily news updates can be found online at the-BluePrint.org. Letters/ Comments can be submitted through The Blueprint or dropped off in the Publications Room (210). Mrs. Tracy Luke, MJE, serves as publication adviser.
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I put my AirPods in the washing machine last night. Eggs don’t seem like meat, but I know they are.
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Miami Heat? More like Miami YEET!
I haven’t checked my grades since before spring break, now that is going to be one ugly PowerSchool.
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If Minecraft was so good, why is there no Minecraft 2?
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Schools sending the most incoming freshmen: 1. St. Simon 2. Christ the King 3. St. Pius X *as of April 26 ** Other schools: 2019 - 32, 2023 - 17
Is Philadelphia a country? Augusta National should run the US government. Alicia Keys reminds me of my mom. One Schmitz sister (Chloe) enters BCHS from Immaculate Heart of Mary as another (Marta) graduates and heads off to Purdue University in the fall.
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I love checking my mom's email! Is there a Good Friday filter on Snapchat? OMG there is!
Final Exam schedule:
What even are chills? Like how do you even get them?
To remember this summer
Photoshop refuses to let me quit.
• June 1- SAT test given here • June 3 - Athletic Physicals • June 6 - Summer school begins • June 29 - Summer school ends • June 29 - July 7 - Moratorium • July 29 -Aug. 2 - Moratorium • Aug. 5 - Fall sports begin • Aug. 6- First day of school/orientation
Did you hear something funny? Submit You Said It, We Heard It quotes at the-blueprint.org/ contact or to Room 210.
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Turn the page 2019school year 2020 into the
With the 2018-2019 school year wrapping up, the school administration is already looking ahead to make changes for next year. If these
The teachers and administration have recently began cracking down on the uniform policy. Mr. Hansen has been the impetus of enforcing this policy because he believes strongly in making the school look uniform and together. He said, “It’s the worst when you see a Tennessee sweatshirt at Mass. It just ruins the feel.” BCHS is a 4-star school and students are required to look the
part. This year, the only allowed sweatshirts are the uniform gray crew necks and blue quarter zip. Many students have complained that the uniform policy is too strict, so a compromise is potentially in the works for next year. Starting in the fall Mr. Hansen is proposing that any blue, gray, black or white BCHS spirit item will be allowed to be worn. Any practice
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pack apparel will be allowed. Polos do not need to be worn under sweatshirts, unless students take the sweatshirt off. While hoodies are still not allowed, this possible compromise is a step toward what students have been asking for. Mr. Hansen agrees that as long as school spirit is being shown on the sweatshirt, this change could happen next year.
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Currently, BCHS students are only permitted to wear the uniform gray crew neck and blue quarter zip. If the proposed changes become rule, any BCHS spirit items will be permitted.
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The changing state graduation requirements for the incoming Class of 2023 is necessitating BCHS to start enhancing their course offerings. “The different diplomas have not changed, but how you get there does,” said Vice Principal of Academics Mrs. Ann Taylor. “Basically we are expanding course
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offerings to increase opportunities for students to meet the diploma change.” One of these new requirements will either need to be completed, or three requirements will need to be attempted. By offering digital citizenship and college and career readiness courses during “B” homeroom days, BCHS will make
sure students are at least getting their attempts in. This will affect some students of the incoming Class of 2023, but will not affect any current students at BCHS. Mrs. Taylor said, “Change is good and this is just the push we needed to make a change around here.”
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Campus ministry director Mrs. Carol Wagner has announced her retirement, and with it comes a new change for BCHS. She explained how she never applied for either her art teacher position at St. Pius X or her current role at BCHS. “With this experience, I have confidence that God will lead the way for me,” said Mrs. Wagner. She said, “I am most excited about not having a schedule, also having more time to spend with my family especially my eight grandbabies and more time to spend on my artwork.” The man filling her role is Mr. Steven Patzke, who currently serves as
co-director of campus ministry at St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C. He explained his current position is similar to his future position here. “I teach and run retreats and I’ve loved teaching theology,” he said. He looks forward to getting to know students and students get to know him. He said, “I am a Midwest native, an Eagle Scout, love to camp, cook, and explore, and am always up for a lengthy conversation about Star Wars.” Mrs. Wagner said, “I was praying that the person to take this position would allow me to hand it over with a gentle and loving hand.
Campus ministry director Mrs. Carol Wagner accompanies the BCHS students on the trip to El Salvador biannually. These pictures were taken from the trip this past spring break.
With the way homeroom is currently set up, teachers and staff have expressed concerns that it can often be a waste of time where students are unfocused and wander around. Principal Mr. Joe Hansen said, “Sometimes this time frame lacks direction and it can become a lost 25 minutes.” Next year, by expanding the homeroom period to 30 minutes, the school is hoping to recover some of this lost time. Mass will still be scheduled for Thursdays during homeroom. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be used as “B”
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He is just the person I can do this with.” She adds that Mr. Patzke is “authentically faith-filled” and “will embrace our faith and beliefs while also bringing some new ideas to Bishop Chatard.” Mr. Patzke said, “Some ideas that I’ve been dreaming up include retreats that bridge different grades and a collaboration with other schools and Marian University.” As one legacy comes to a close at BCHS, another begins. “When we hired Steven Patzke, I knew that God had led him to us,” said Mrs. Wagner.
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days and Mondays and Fridays will be “C” days. The purpose of “B” days are all academic-based. Options for these days include specific content-based study sessions, additional remediation for freshman, college and career readiness, math lab, ISTEP remediation and credit recovery. These days will be heavily focused on meeting with teachers for extra help and getting students caught up. “C” days are going to be geared towards students’ interests with “seminars” where students will be required to sign up for quarter-
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The administration believes that homeroom can be more productive. Tweaking the current schedule and offerings, the administration hopes this will be resolved.
ly. Students will get to choose from different mini-classes. For example, teachers could choose to run a yoga seminar, a personal finance workshop, or even a culinary arts session. “Everyone loves the snaking schedule, but you don’t have time for these extra classes,” said Mr. Hansen. While “normal” study halls will be an option, the addition of these new seminars during homeroom will allow BCHS students to experience opportunities they may otherwise not have room in their schedule for.
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Go on an adventure with these one-tank trips
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one-tank trip is a vacation you can take with only one tank of gas. Whether it be skiing at Perfect North Slopes or relaxing on the beach at the Indiana dunes, here’s a list of the some one-tank trips from Indianapolis. •Aidan Sullivan
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Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, Indiana
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s the largest natural lake inside Indiana’s borders, Lake Wawasee is a great summer day trip destination for many Indiana residents. With restaurants and houses on the water, Lake Wawasee has been a great summer relaxation location for many years, maintaining a close-knit community in northern Indiana. Prices for lodging and boat rental varies from business to business. Junior Hayes Shepherd has a place on Wawasee. “This lake is such a fun place to go in the summer,” Shepherd said. “There’s so much to do and the people here are great.”
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esiding in the Green River Valley in the hilly countryside of Kentucky, this is the world’s longest known cave system, with over 400 miles discovered. The cave is open year round but makes a great summer day trip destination for kids and families of all ages. Although admission to the park is free for everyone, adults must pay $8 and kids must pay $6 for a tour of the cave. Once inside the cave, visitors can view endless stalagmites and stalactites (pointy salt deposits coming from the floor and ceiling of the cave) as well as underground waterfalls and cave creatures lurking in the dark.
Most visited by Trojans 77%
Kings Island 66%
Holiday World Chicago
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The City Museum, St. Louis
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he City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri is largely made up of recycled architectural and industrial objects. Winning various local and international awards, the museum speaks for itself: it is a mustsee in the city. With 600,000 square feet of warehouse, the museum is a blend of children’s playground and architectural ingenuity. Admission is $16.
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Shiojiri Niwa Japanese Garden, South Bend, Indiana
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his serene garden covering one and a third acres in Mishawaka, Indiana was born from a coincidental meeting in Japan. When Helen Amos, an elementary school teacher in Mishawaka, met Hiro Takasuna, a man from Shiojiri City, Japan, they began a four year pen pal friendship. When Amos returned to her elementary school, her students began sending artwork and letters to elementary schools in Shiojiri City. Before long, they became sister cities and began a foreign exchange student program and an exchange of city officials. The garden was dedicated in August 1987 in honor of the friendship, and includes a statue of two Japanese children with two American children at the entrance of the garden to symbolize the friendship between the cities. With free admission, you can enjoy the garden from sunrise to sunset.
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White Rock Park, St. Paul, Indiana
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hite Rock Park in St. Paul, Indiana is a cliff-jumping day trip destination for kids of all ages. With multiple heights to jump from, White Rock has many points of interest to fully experience the cliff jumping craze. With it being just under an hour away, it is a great option for a summer day trip. On weekdays, admission is $15 per person for a day pass, and on weekends the price increases to $20 per person for a day pass. The annual opening this year is May 24th at 11am.
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Chicago (Bean), Illinois
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he official name of the famous Chicago bean is the Cloud Gate, a public sculpture at Millennium Park. The “Bean� got its nickname during construction between 2004 and 2006 because of the bean-like shape of the structure, which stuck pretty well in the years to follow. The Cloud Gate makes a great day trip destination, being just shy of a 3-hour drive. While seeing the bean in Chicago, you can also tour the inner city and grab food at some of the famous Chicago style pizza places in the heart of the city.
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French Lick
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After years devoted to BCHS, it is time to say goodbye to some of the school’s finest staff members as they retire this year. •Belle deCastro
“He was definitely the most positive teacher that I have ever had.” -Junior Katie Guymon “He always has a smile on his face.” -Sophomore Ellen Keefe
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“My first year working here was a rough year, which is not unusual for any new teacher. But this was my first time in a Catholic school. I went to the Living Rosary, and it blew my socks off. It was a remarkable and spiritually-moving event.”
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“My favorite thing about Mr. Johnson is his personality and his ability to make the class laugh.” -Sophomore Ryan Marsella
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“I really like seeing the students. I enjoy interacting with the students and lunch ladies. I will miss the friendships with other staff people and lunch ladies, seeing the kids.”
“No matter what she is going through, she always has a smile on her face and helps the people around her.” -Junior Libby Taylor
“It’s so cool how excited she is to spread joy. It’s something I really admire about her.” -Senior Kate Bosley
“She is the person you turn to at BCHS for anything, no matter what. She will be there for you both academically and spiritually.” -Freshman Hilary Meek
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“I am going to miss the life and spirit of the students. I won’t be able to see many of the awesome young people every day. I have always been an advocate for young people because they typically get shot down or judged. However, if you take them individually, everyone is an awesome person. People don’t always see that when they clump them together. I will also miss the daily interactions with the faculty and staff.”
CONDITIONING WORTH IT? “We do a lot more than we might need to in the summer, and even though it is incredibly tough, it really pays off in the season.” -Junior Tom LeMark Photos courtesy of archives
All BCHS athletic teams compete during the school year in either the fall, winter or spring seasons. However, as the weather starts to heat up in the summer, so does the action on the practice field for many of the school’s teams. Every sport operates differently during the summer months, but the work can be a toll on students who already have a busy summer. The level of intensity and frequency of summer training varies by sport. Sophomore tennis player Grant Millman said that the tennis teams have optional practice once a week during the summer, and is filled with mostly playing tennis as opposed to strict conditioning. Millman said that he likes the flexibility of the schedule and appreciates that it keeps his teammates playing together out of season. On the contrary, summer football falls on the opposite end of the spectrum. Junior football player Tom LeMark said that football conditioning is incredibly rigorous and that “on a scale of 1-10, the intensity is an 11.” In addition to traditional practices in pads, football
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players are expected to participate four days a week in summer conditioning. Football conditioning consists of mostly running, including sprints, “corners,” which are distance runs, and suicide runs. Summer football practices can last anywhere between two and four hours. Another variance in summer training is optional versus mandatory. Some sports, like tennis, operate on optional and flexible schedules. However, LeMark called it “practically mandatory” for football, and that missing it will affect playing time during the season. Cross country falls somewhere in between the two. Junior runner Fiona Hostettler said that cross country runs five days a week during the summer, doing distance runs, shorter runs or workouts depending on the day. While the practices are optional, Hostettler said that there are incentives for runners to attend. Attending half of the summer practices allows runners to attend the team trip to camp in Michigan at the end of the summer, which serves as a great reward for all the hard work and
commitment. Most athletes view summer practices and conditioning as important and beneficial. When students were surveyed on a scale of one to five, 89.2% of students rated their summer conditioning as a three or higher in terms of how beneficial it is to them. But the benefits sometimes come at a cost. LeMark said, “We do a lot more than we might need to in the summer, and even though it is incredibly tough, it really pays off in the season.” Attending practices over the summer can take several hours of each day, but most BCHS student athletes still make it their top priority. Regarding how dedicated they are to their summer conditioning, 68.7% of surveyed students said that they are dedicated and will attend most or all of their practices. Junior cross country runner Connor Brandon said that “It is pretty tough to balance my schedule in the summer between practices and my job and everything else, but it is important for me to stay fully committed to my team.”
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For most of the year, the fields and facilities on campus here are used exclusively for the school’s various programs. However, people may be unaware that BCHS facilities are also used by many outside groups year round. The main reason why the fields here are rented out to outside organizations is to create an extra source of revenue. Athletics Director Mr. Mike Ford said that the school charges $125 per hour to rent out any of the athletic fields, but costs $175 per hour to use the football stadium with lighting. He added that BCHS rents the fields because “if they are not in use by our teams, we can create an entirely new revenue stream on weekends and open dates.” Mr. Ford said that most of the usage of the fields comes on weekends, and that many teams rent out the fields because of their incredible quality with both the stadium and baseball fields being turf and the softball diamond being top notch as well. The basketball gyms are usually tied up with school teams or school events, but they also rent for $125 hour when they are available. Teams and clubs of all types will commonly reach out to BCHS to rent the school’s facilities. This spring, the baseball team at Butler University held practices on the Trojan baseball field. Other collegiate baseball programs, including those from DePauw, Ball State, Marian, and Manchester, have also used the field for their games.. The reason: turf. The BCHS baseball field is made of a high-quality turf
that makes it usable during most of the year. Since the college baseball season begins in February, schools with grass fields would be playing in poor conditions on their home fields as opposed to a much more versatile turf. Senior Michael Mates, who will be playing baseball at Marian next year, said that the BCHS baseball field is “one of the best in the state,” which draws other teams to want to play on it. The football field is also used by other groups often. This summer, a minor league football team, the Indianapolis Tornados from the Battle Ground Football League, will be using the BCHS football field as its home stadium. Various club soccer teams also frequently play their games at the BCHS field year-round. The high quality of the fields at BCHS lends itself not only to helping other organizations, but also provide serious advantages to BCHS teams. Mates said that weather-related issues that plague other schools are rarely a problem for the Trojans, and that allows the team to practice and play more as a result. He added that he is excited to play at BCHS in the future with Marian, because “playing on such a nice field is always good, and it’s even better when it’s at a place I call home.”
•Patrick Felts
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s the Class of 2019 says their final goodbyes and moves onto the next chapter of their lives, it is common to forget that there are alternatives after high school besides college. Many Trojans will be continuing their passions in areas other than a traditional university. Although 97% of the Class of 2019 will be attending a university in the fall, the other 3% will be climbing into a new adventure. For senior Brian Rhodes, “climbing” is meant literally. He is planning to sell his truck and buy a van that he can hopefully convert into a mini mobile home, so he can live out of his car and, “just travel and climb all the time.” One of Rhodes’ favorite hobbies is rock climbing, and he wants to explore his talents
more. He also plans to find jobs throughout his travels to help support himself. “I realized I needed a break from school and the best type of breaks are the ones you enjoy, so why not do what you love?” said Rhodes. Regardless of Rhodes’ excitement for his new journey, he still wants to go to college eventually and continue his academic career. Also starting into an unique path is Bella Jannazzo. In the fall, Jannazzo will be going to Aveda Fredric’s Institute to study Cosmetology. “I’m looking forward to being outside of the norm and having a fresh start,” said Jannazzo. She is also excited to further her understanding of something she really enjoys while also getting away from the school environment. Senior Thomas Roth is planning to become an electrician after attending Indianapolis Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was first introduced to the trades by his father and grew an interest. “I liked everything about it,” said Roth, “and especially getting to start working right away and getting my college classes paid for.” At trade school, students are able to work in their field while taking classes. “It will be a great experience that will give me a good job and benefits throughout my life,” said Roth. Regardless of the Class of 2019’s varying futures, the students still share the same experience and joy of being Trojans for life.
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Hey kiddo, Four years will go by extremely fast. Everyone says high school will go fast, but in a second, it will be over. Honestly, I would not change anything about the past four years for only one reason — I would not be in the same place I am now if I changed events in the past. One key pillar to get the most out of your high school experience is to get involved in the community. Once you are fully submerged in the feeling of the Chatard community, everything seems to go your way. You have more than 700 fellow students that have your back along with family, teachers, and alumni too. That’s powerful. Academically, you will be challenged. Anyone who says you won’t be challenged at school either did not put any effort in or they are flat out lying. My advice for the academic rigor is to weather the storm. As long as you complete work to the fullest of your potential and on time, the good grades will ensue. Also, take advantage of your freshman year and start your high school career off strong with good grades. Next, one of the biggest challenges of high school is the social aspect. No one has the same friendships going into high school as they do now. My advice is to learn from broken friendships and apply what you have learned to blossoming friendships. Learning from past mistakes won’t just help you in high school, but will help you throughout your life. As long as you keep your values strong and find like-minded people to spend time with, socially you will have success. As a general overarching piece of advice, learn from everything you do. You will not have the perfect attempt at everything you do the first time. As long as you improve upon whatever happens the next time around, you will do great. Next, hold your values strong and do not compromise them. When you stay true to yourself, life is more fun overall. Finally, just be a good person. Respecting others and treating them the way you want to be treated will serve you well in high school and in life. Keep God at the forefront of your life and everything will workout in the end, because everything happens for a reason. Sincerely, Michael
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Hey bud! High school. It’s not very often that you will get to be part of a community like Chatard. As a freshman, you are definitely thinking “everyone is telling me how special Chatard is but I don’t get it.” That’s the unfortunate part about high school; you won’t appreciate where you are until you’re gone. So my advice to you is to appreciate every moment you have here. I regret not putting myself out there my freshman, sophomore, and most of my junior year. Everyone at Chatard is able to be your friend and you can be friends with everyone at Chatard. Don’t think because someone is involved in different things than you, has different hobbies, or is your polar opposite, that you can’t be friends with each other. Actually, you will find some of your closest friends where you least expect it. Along with that, get to know the teachers and staff here. They will help you and inspire you to leave these hallways trying to be helpful to the world versus successful. Which brings me to my next point: listen to their advice.
“Don’t think because someone is involved in different things than you, has different hobbies, or is your polar opposite, that you can’t be friends with each other.” One of my favorite teachers, Mr. Pritts, always quotes Pope Benedict XVI, “The world offers you comfort, but you weren’t made for comfort, you were made for greatness.” I greatly regret not having a better understanding of this message going into freshman year. The beauty of Chatard is that when you go outside of your comfort zone, you will find more comfort in the people around you and in yourself. Never have I felt more like myself while I was in El Salvador, on stage for ComedySportz or in the journalism room. Chatard is a special place and I will miss it in all its unique and individual ways. Don’t forget to smile, Carmen
Dear freshman me, So much happens in four years. You will find extracurriculars you are passionate about. You will have amazing opportunities to learn leadership. You will grow closer with your parents than ever before. You will have teachers who become mentors and friends. You will maintain strong friendships with people from grade school. You will have moments where you feel like life truly cannot get any better. You will graduate with the most kind, honest, loving group of best friends. You will also go through a lot of stuff that really sucks. There will be times filled with stress, embarrassment, anxiety, loneliness and insecurity. You will fail tests. You will have disagreements with friends. You will have games where you play really poorly. You will regret decisions. You will feel overwhelmed. You will trip up the stairs. You will forget your locker combo. You will say things you wish you could take back. You will have days where you just want to go home. But here I am on the other side of it, all telling you that you will be ok. You will survive honors chemistry. I promise. You will survive the drama and the failures and everything else that comes with being in high school. The special thing about Chatard isn’t that it is a perfect high school. There’s no use pretending that it is. You will still have bad days. Lots of them even. But the good days that this school brings you will make the bad ones seem insignificant. Friday night football games. Mrs. Kontor asking how you are and knowing that she is truly interested in your honest response. Retreats that alter your worldview. The sigh of relief, of all being well, when you step into Mrs. Luke’s room. Beating Cathedral. Finding the subject you enjoy studying for (who even knew that was possible!). Your friends making a video for you when the basketball team goes to regionals. Magazine distribution days. Feeling loved and valued by coaches. When Mrs. Bach brings in donuts for your Genres of Lit class. Morning tailgates. Honesty when you need it most. Fulfilling service projects. Unlikely friendships. Pep rallies. The list goes on. Your joys will outweigh your sorrows. You will find the life you love. And everything will truly be ok. Trust me, Janie
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“Remember these moments. Remember these lessons. Remember the love.” Senior year will be special. It will give you something that you will never want to lose. You’ll make all sorts of fun memories with the girls you now call best friends. You will grow stronger in your faith and I want you to be proud of that, even if it makes you feel alone. Just hold on. You will find that feeling of belonging and of being understood. It will make it all worth it in the end. Listen to Mom. She loves you more than you could possibly understand. As you get older, you’ll realize just how incredibly lucky you are to have her. Spoiler: you two are going to become best friends so prepare yourself. Listen to Dad. He understands you better than any single person in this world. Time will only make you appreciate his humor and unending wisdom even more. Another spoiler: he was right in saying that the small university just four miles away could really become your home. But for now, Chatard will be your home that will allow you to get closer to being exactly who you want to be. And it will let you have a little bit of fun along way. Remember these moments. Remember these lessons. Remember the love. And when you make it to the end, turn around and make sure the next person behind you gets there as well. You won’t regret it. All my love, Claire
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Dear Freshman Self, I’ve had a hard time writing this because well, we aren’t that much different than where we started four years ago. You, I mean we, have grown tremendously, but not so much that it’s unrecognizable. So instead of trying to glamorize the journey that is simply high school, I’m going to be honest with you. The next four years will not be the best years of your life. It won’t look quite like High School Musical. But I no longer believe that it’s supposed to. Now I’m not saying everyday will be full of pain and sadness by any means. All I’m trying to say is your life is just getting started. There is so much more out there and the next four years will teach you just that. You will doubt yourself, more than anyone ever should. I want you to keep putting trust and faith in what you know and allow God to handle the rest. The path laid out ahead of you is one God fully intended that you encounter. He is doing something wonderful with these fours years. He’s building your story one day at a time and creating a life that you will be proud of. I promise.
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Kacee, You can’t change the past. So I’m not going to say “I wish you did this more!” and ask “Why didn’t you do that more?” because there’s no erasing what’s happened. But change is good. I’m proud of you for making the grade school-to-high school transition, even though it was really hard. Change is going to keep happening in your life whether you like it or not. (You still will absolutely hate change. Some things stay the same.)
“The four years are going to speed by in a blur of blue and white.”
Here’s a sneak peak into the next four years: you’re going to cut your hair. You’re going to commit to journalism. You’re going to make the best of friends with that girl who dropped all of her binders in that first semester seventh period Theology class and the one who yells at everyone. You’re going to work as hard as possible. You’re going to cry, a lot. (Like a lot a lot). But you’re going to be absolutely fine. The four years are going to speed by in a blur of blue and white. It’s a good one, I promise. Love, Me
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PURDUE UNIVERSITY (28): Peter Agostino, Ben Annakin, Sam Babcock, Katie Barnes, Heidi Bartz, Kate Bosley, Annie Butler, Thomas Catalano, MaryClaire Cooke, Scott Davis, Rylan Elliot, Sam Fu, Catie Hartley, Charlie Kinnett, Noah Mazzei, Greg Oldiges, Eric Osborn, Adam Pemberton, Jack Phelps, Sydney Ragsdale, Alec Ryden, Marta Schmitz, Ben Schrage, Aidan Sedlak, Charlie Steadham, CJ Taylor, Sam Thatcher, Cassie Wilcox INDIANA UNIVERSITY (25): Nick Ashley, Beth Barnes*, Joe Bates, Matthias Benko, Carter Berry, Amanda Boggs, Olivia Boyle, Jack Calvert, Ryan Cheek, Katie Dietrick*, Connor Dixon, Amani Gates, Coley Gaynor, Elizabeth Jacobson*, Jack Kassenbrock, Abby Klineman, Jimmy O’Brien, Lucy Park, Lainey Scroggins, Reid Seymour, Ryan Seymour, Jackson Sherby, Josh Tonner, Max Weybright, Mea Weybright BALL STATE UNIVERSITY (21): Mercedes Bickel, Charleston Bowles, Simon Confer, Anthony Cuevas, Ty Eberhart, Sarah Fillenwarth, Nathan Horlander, Audrey Jaeger, Kyle Joseph, Molly Keating, Cierra Landers, Collin Minnick, Romero Morgan, Mark Nondorf*, Joseph Ochoa, Bryanna Richardson, Sarah Scheidler, Chandler Sims, Rachel Sullivan, Josh Teter-McCurdy, Aaron Toliver INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (6): Zach Evans, Evan Gonzales, Caroline Hunsicker, Jack Roberts, David Whittemore*, McKenzie Williams INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS (6): Maria Christoff, Rachael Glaze, Taliyah Guy, Molly Katra, Kahlen Roney, Nick Woods
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Sydney Ragsdale is the youngest student in the Class of 2019 D.O.B. 10/5/2001
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Peter Agostino, Mitchell Ayers, Reilly Barraza, Isaiah Burnell, Sam Christmann, Maria Christoff, MaryClaire Cooke, Jaeden Crawford, Dom Dattilo, Ty Eberhart, Rylan Elliott, Sarah Fillenwarth, Alysa Guffey, Nathan Horlander, Molly Katra, Hank Mason, Ryne Meloy, Will Meyer, Jimmy O’Brien, Nick Pfledderer, Jack Phelps, Reid Seymour, Ryan Seymour, Sam Thatcher, David Whittemore, Cassie Wilcox, Claire Williams
St. Simon Ben Annakin, Nick Ashley, Sam Babcock, Beth Barnes, Carter Berry, Kate
Bosley, Olivia Boyle, Izzy Corns, Scott Davis, Connor Dixon, Evan Gonzalez, Elizabeth Jacobson, Jack Kassenbrock, Abby Klineman, Cooper Lewis, Miles Lockrem, Michael Mates, Noah Mazzei, Mitchell Monachino, Eric Osborn, Jake Pauzek, Adam Pemberton, Brian Rhodes, Max Weybright, Mea Weybright
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Joe Bates, Simon Confer, Julia Desalvo, Ashley Freiburger, Will Freiburger, Steven Good, Taliyah Guy, Tony Harrison, Claire Hawkins, Caroline Hunsicker, Timmy Marsh, Alison Matheny, Will Meckauskas, Collin Minnick, Lainey Scroggins, Sam Stuckey, Josh Teter-McCurdy, Aaron Toliver, Mary Ward
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