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TROJAN NATION MAKES UP
TROJAN MATTERS Volume 6, Issue 5 tm
7th Annual Listue The Listue (list issue) is where the Trojan Matters staff takes traditional stories and creates a visual infographic of the information.
Front cover: See how the genetic make up of our BCHS community compares to the world.
News: Page 4-5 Where does your cash come from, and where does it go once you pay a cashier?
Feature: Page 13 Optical illusions confuse viewers. Some people see one object, while others see another.
Feature: Page 14-15 How much are you worth compared to today's richest celebrities?
PRAYERS
in our community: For anyone who has lost a loved one, may they find comfort in their friends and family.
That students and faculty stay free of illness in the cold winter months.
In thanks for all of the sacrifices our parents and teachers make so that we can receive a Catholic education.
in our world: For people battling addiction, may they find the strength to seek help and recover.
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For the overall health of our nation, that sick people may receive proper care for their illnesses.
That people continue to fight for peace and equality among our citizens.
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TROJAN MATTERS STAFF
Editor-in-chief Mary Borchers Blueprint editor Belle deCastro News editor Kim Bowers Opinions editor Belle deCastro Features editor Aidan Sullivan Sports editor Patrick Felts Copy editor Patrick Felts Reporting staff Grayson Cates Caroline Creamer Corbin Hubert
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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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trojans prefer different candy favorite chocolate candy favorite hard or chewy candy
said it we you
heard it
Those are big little Tootsie Rolls.
TWIX 15%
REESE'S CUPS/PIECES 25%
KIT KAT 18%
trojans ask. . . SOUR PATCH KIDS STARBURST JOLLY RANCHERS 36% 29% 16%
If you could only take one thing on a deserted island, what would it be? Senior Charlie Jacoba- a hammock Junior Kyle Hasslet- a heated blanket
Sophomore Alex Gantz- my dog
Senior Laura Smith- a friend
Freshman Mia Wann- Alex Russo's magic wand Senior Sara Delaney- suncreen spf 100
Freshman Caroline Clapacs- a lifetime supply of ice cream
Senior Erika Pemberton- a camera
Is Prince Harry from New England?
I thought that was a sheep brain; but it was actually just potatoes.
Do Crocs not burn?
I had to look up how to boil water.
When is March Madness?
The headline read: “A typhoon storms through the cemetery, hundreds dead.”
Do they have seizure salads here?
Second place?? I'm literally the only one playing this Kahoot.
How many communions do you need to eat before you eat a whole Jesus?
What’s that bear’s name who has the honey? Honey the Pooh?
Are you in the North Dakotian seminar?
I don't watch TikTok. I watch my blood pressure.
You still use AirPods with a cord?
I wish my locker would turn into a Murphy bed.
Compare genetic makeup of BCHS to the world
eye color Because everyone with blue eyes has a specific genetic trait, it is believed they share one common ancient ancestor according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. FUN FACT At BCHS... 33% 36% 18.4% 12.6% blue brown green hazel
75%
50%
25%
United States
World
blue hazel green brown hazel green brown blue
dimples FUN FACT
Dimples are considered a medical deformity. As people age, their dimples could become more prominent or vanish completely
At BCHS...
Without 62% With 38%
1 5 People have dimples In the world:
vision
The World Health Organization says that people with 20/60 vision need glasses. But in the United Kingdom, someone with 20/60 vision would not be allowed to operate a vehicle. FUN FACT At BCHS...
of all students: 42% need glasses
and of those that need glasses:
60.9% always wear them 39.1% don’t always wear them
45% In the United States
of teenagers need vision correction
height At BCHS... <5’3” 5’3”-5’4” 5’5-5’6” 5’7”-5’8” 5’9”-5’10” 5’11”-6’ 10.3 24.9 16.5 11.1 11.1 17.6
6’1”-6’2”
4
2 >6’3”
4.5 world United States average heights in...
men women 5’3”
5’7.5” 5’3.5”
statistics based on school-wide survey ±4% with 95% percent accuracy. Information courtesy of www.worldatlas.com, www.momtastic.com, www.sciencediret.com, www.ced.gov, lifeinsaudiarabia.net, ww.huffpost.com, springer.com,
At BCHS...
2.2% ambidextrous
86.4% right
11.4% left
writing hand The word sinister traces its origins to Latin and means left handed. FUN FACT 1 10 in the world:
people are left handed
At BCHS...
66.5% brown
22.1% blond\e 8.4% black red 2%
In the world:
At BCHS...
44.2% straight
32.1% wavy
3% red 23.8% curly
brown 11%
blonde 3%
red 2%
hair color According to the Irish Post, Scotland has the most red-headed people in the world at 13% of the population. Ireland has the second most at 10%. FUN FACT black 84%
hair texture Hair grows an average of six inches per year or half an inch a month according to the CDC FUN FACT 45% 40% 15% In the world:
straight wavy curly
At BCHS...
39.7% attached
earlobes The Toronto Star states that the min purpose of the earlobe is to help maintain balance and keep the ear warm. FUN FACT 60.3% detached In the world: 54.5% attached
45.5% detached
The journey of a dollar bill
from mint to BCHS TROJAN MATTERS February 14, 2020 tm
We have all spent money before, but have you ever wondered where that dollar bill has been? When we stop and think about where our cash has traveled, we realize that hundreds of people have spent, earned or given away that money before it ended up in our hands. This infographic follows a single dollar bill based on its serial number over the last few months as it travels around the country and is spent on different things. (website: WheresGeorge.com)
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing prints the dollar (in either Fort Worth or Washington, DC) and then prepares to send it to the Federal Reserve.
The Federal Reserve System then holds all money in a vault until it is “ordered” by one of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks.
Ultimately, a dollar bill that began its journey in Kansas City ended up at BCHS, being used to buy lunch by senior Holli Parker.
It was then received as change after a recent shopping trip at Target in Indianapolis.
There are currently 11.7 billion one dollar bills in circulation in the US.
Two-thirds of all American $100 bills are held outside of the US More money is printed for the game Monopoly than actual money.
There are eagles printed on all US currency. News Opinions Features Sports
The US adopted the dollar as its currency in 1785.
The US dollar is the most used currency in the world.
source: seriousfacts.com
The dollar then journeys to one of 12 Federal Reserve Banks. (San Francisco, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland, Atlanta, Richmond, Philadelphia, New York or Boston.)
Later, the dollar bill was spent at a McDonald’s a few miles east of the Marathon station. This individual dollar was then sent to a private bank in Kansas City, where a check was cashed.
This particular George Washington was then spent at “Posh Nails” in a suburb of Kansas City.
The dollar was next used at a Marathon gas station outside of Evansville, Indiana.
Witness 1920s A popular clothing item for women in the 1920s were flapper dresses. Actresses and models helped make this item a must have. As for men, sharp suits were a sign of high social status. Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed the common look for men in the 20s, as Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby. 1940s During the 40s, dresses were made to look more masculine. Since the men were out at war, the women had to step in and make sure society continued with day-to-day life. 1950s the evolution of The “greaser” look was popular among teenage boys. The look consists of black leather jackets, a white shirt and jeans. This look was epitomized by Johnny Depp in the movie Cry-Baby.
1980s When Michael Jackson donned his red jacket in the music video for “Billie Jean,” he didn’t realize that many people, including Kanye West would still be wearing similar pieces to this day. Jane Fonda started a massive spike in the sale of fitness gear when she released her aerobics videos.
1990s Jennifer Lopez earned her stardom in the 1997 movie Selena. Lopez received a lot of publicity for this role and would promote athlesiure clothing and club gear. Will Smith started out as “The Fresh Prince” on the radio; however, when he was approached to do a sitcom by NBC, he felt like he had nothing to lose. Smith’s wacky taste in clothing inspired other boys and men to do dress like “The Fresh Prince.”
1960s John and Jackie Kennedy’s taste in clothing poured out into the general public. John made the “Ivy League” look while Jackie used pillbox hats and oversized sunglasses to influence the women in the country.
fashion
1960s The hippie lifestyle reaches its peak. Musicians like Jimi Hendrix were among the many celebrities of the time who influenced hippie culture. Hippie clothing included tye-dye and long hair for both genders.
1970s Although the hippie lifestyle was retained through the early 70s, it fell through by the mid 70s, to make room for John Travolta. His role as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever showcased the blazers and bell bottomed pants.
2000s Beyonce started out in the musical group Destiny’s Child, as the group was often seen in matching shirts and skirts made by Beyonce’s mother. Frosted tips were popularized by Justin Timberlake and his boy band, NSYNC.
2010s Billie Eilish inspired young girls to wear clothes that don’t conform to the typical style of a woman. Actor Timothee Chalamet owns the red carpet when it comes to his suit selection or his signature sequin hoodies.
Know what you are taking and know how much to take Pain relief meds -
Editor’s note: This content is for informational purposes only. Do not use this as medical recommendations. Always check with your medical professional regarding your health.
Tips: Take medicine with food to reduce an upset stomach.
Slow-release, extended-release or enteric-coated tablets should be swallowed whole, not crushed or chewed.
Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of time.
Do not assume that one brand has the same dose as another.
Always check the dosage instructions on the label.
NSAIDs should not be used in the last three months of pregnancy; always ask your doctor before using any medication during pregnancy.
See a doctor immediately if you experience any difficulty with breathing, unexplained sickness or fatigue, loss of appetite, vision changes, fluid retention or abnormal bleeding.
Can I take both acetaminophen and ibuprofen? Q A & How do pain relievers work? Doctors believe acetaminophen works on the parts of the brain that receive pain messages. It also works with the part that controls body temperature.
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) reduce the level of prostaglandins your body makes. This hormone-like substance irritates your nerve endings and creates the feeling of pain. NSAIDs reduce the feeling of pain in that area.
Yes. Research studies have shown that ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) together work well to relieve certain types of pain.
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen work differently, and they’re cleared from the body by different organs. Acetaminophen can put some stress on the liver, and ibuprofen may put some stress on the stomach and kidneys, but if you’re using these drugs in safe amounts, there is minimal concern here.
As always, it is important to follow all medical advice and dosing information.
What are the side effects to pain relievers?
Both pain relievers are relatively safe for short-term usage, but both have some possible side effects: Acetaminophen • taking too much can damage liver (Remember - many other medicines have acetaminophen in them besides Tylenol.) • highly unlikely, but can develop rash or blisters Ibuprofen • upset stomach • possible ulcers • heartburn • constipation
Acetaminophen • brand name - Tylenol • best for pain relief & to reduce your fever
Check labels - acetaminophen is in hundreds of medications including Theraflu, Excedrin, Midol, DayQuil, Robitussin, Vicks
Maximum safe dosage is 4,000 milligrams (mg) per day. But even this amount can hurt your liver - aim for no more than 3,000 mg per day.
Ibuprofen • brand name - Advil, Motrin • best for pain relief & to reduce swelling
NSAID - ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It reduces swelling and muscle aches.
Maximum safe dosage is 1,200 mg of ibuprofen in a single day. If you weigh under 100 pounds, check with your doctor.
Naproxene • brand name - Aleve
Aspirin • brand name - Bayer
• longer lasting than Tylenol or Aleve • It is an NSAID, but contains Salicylates
Salicylates can cause Reye’s syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition for children and teens.
Analgesic patch • brand name - Salon Pas • temporary relief of muscle strain, aches Active ingredients - lidocaine, menthol, menthol salicylate • helps direct contact on sore area; may irritate skin
• Aspirin is significantly more likely than low-dose ibuprofen to cause gastrointestinal side effects. • Ibuprofen is preferred over aspirin for conditions such as arthritis, menstrual cramps and back pain.
tm TROJAN MATTERS February 14, 2020 earth experiences drasticchanges due to natural disasters and climate change
Background photo by Alexandra González on Unsplash While there may be political arguments regarding climate change and what to do about it, there is no doubt that change has happened and photos tell the story.
Why does the greenhouse effect matter?
Greenhouse effect: describes how the Earth's atmosphere traps some of the Sun's energy
Greenhouse gases surround the Earth like a blanket. As people burn more coal, natural gas, and oil, the blanket becomes excessively thick, dense, and less likely to allow heat to escape. Heat gets trapped inside the blanket of greenhouse gases and the Earth becomes too warm. (source: MassAudubon.org)
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2009
How does a warmer world impact its residents?
10 It could cause freshwater shortages, dramatically alter the ability to produce food, and increase the number of deaths from floods, storms and heatwaves. This is because climate change is expected to increase the frequency of extreme weather events - though linking any single event to global warming is complicated. (BBC.com)
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest rose more than 88% in June 2019 compared to June 2018.
2011
2016
Lake Oroville on July 20, 2011 in Oroville, Calif. (California Dept. of Water Resources)
The cumulative mass balance loss from 1980 to 2016 is equal to cutting a 72-footthick slice off of the top of the average glacier.
Drought ravaged California’s water supply. Folsom Lake is at of its total capacity of 977,000 acre feet. 40%
Pedersen Glacier, at Aialik Bay in Alaska’s Kenai Mountains. ( Climate.gov)
1917
2005
Useless body parts show course of evolution As humans have evolved and adapted to a constantly changing world, certain traits and body parts that are beneficial to survival are passed down through generations of reproduction. However, not all passed down traits are useful, and useless parts are slowly removed over time through evolution. The term “vestigial” is often used to describe these body parts, being defined by Merriam-Webster as, “Of a body part or organ: remaining in a form that is small or imperfectly developed and not able to function.” Vestigial structures in the human body show evidence of evolution and the survival of the fittest, first introduced by Charles Darwin.
Third Eyelid Your plica semilunaris is the small fold of tissue located on the inside corner of your eye. This small tissue are the vestigial remains of what are referred to as “nictitating membranes,” which are most commonly found in birds, reptiles and amphibians. The membrane is typically translucent, and it serves to moisten the eye and clear debris.
Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are the third molars that helped human ancestors to grind plant tissue. It is believed that the skulls of human ancestors had larger jaws with more teeth, which possibly helped to chew plant matter. For modern humans, there is not enough room for them to grow into your mouth comfortably, often resulting in orthodontic procedures to remove them.
Shown here is a nictitating membrane of a masked lapwing, closing over the eye in order to moisten it.
Appendix The appendix is arguably one of the most well-known vestigial structures in the human body. Scientists believe that the appendix may have helped early human ancestors digest a cellulose-rich diet. It is believed that the modern human appendix is primarily a storage facility for digestion-aiding bacteria, but nothing has been proven.
Similar to the appendix, the tonsils are generally believed to have no purpose, and often need to be removed due to infection. When tonsils are infected and swell up inside the throat, airflow can be blocked and oxygen access restricted. According to the South China Morning Post, over 500,000 kids every year have their tonsils removed. Tonsils
Tailbone
Your coccyx, better known as your tailbone, is the very last part of your vertebrae, and is the often considered a remnant of a lost tail. Pretty much every mammal on earth had a tail at some point in their lives, even if it was while they were developing in the womb. Take humans, for example. Between stages 14 and 22 of human embryogenesis, one can observe a tail-like structure that is absorbed in later stages.
Goosebumps Your arrector pili are the smooth muscle fibers that contract involuntarily to give you “goosebumps.” If you’re an animal covered in fur, this can provide insulation from thick, standing fur trapping air between the erect hair follicles or make you look bigger by standing your hair up on end. Modern humans are not hairy enough for either of these applications, rendering the arrector pili a vestigial structure.
FOOL YOUR BRAIN
WITH THESE AWARD-WINNING OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
Literal Illusions: when the image you see is different from the images that make it up
when the eye sees so much light, movement, color, dimension, or size that it confuses the brain Physiological Illusions: Images courtesy of kottke.org, cleareyes.com, and illusionoftheyear.com.
relies on what the subconscious mind thinks and how it relates one subject to another :Cognitive Illusions
tm TROJAN MATTERS February 14, 2020
DISCOVER THE NET WORTH OF THE WORLD'S $ $ $ $ $ $
business music sports salary george lucas steven spielberg oprah winfrey kylie jenner tom hanks will smith dwayne johnson morgan freeman denzel washington sandra bullock jennifer aniston hugh jackman julia roberts danny devito betty white david dobrik
michael jordan shaquille o'neal taylor swift $5.4 billion
$320 million $250 million
dolly parton adele $500 million $360 million $190 million drake $150 million stevie wonder $110 million harry styles $75 million
$1.9 billion $400 million average doctor salary $313,000 per year average public high school teacher salary $60,320 per year average private high school teacher salary $51,693 per year entertainment david dobrik - Dobrik moved to Los Angeles after high school with some friends and struggled to make ends meet.
- He became famous on the video app Vine and the “Vlog Squad” was formed (a group of famous video makers that came together to form one group).
- After Vine shut down in 2016, Dobrik became very active on YouTube and was the fifth most-watched YouTuber in 2019.
News Opinions Features Sports jeff bezos** $115 billion $113 billion bill gates** RICHE$T PEOPLE $ $ $ $ $ $
- Winfrey grew up very poor. She dropped out of college.
- She moved to Chicago in 1983 and hosted a morning show, which was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show. By the time she was 32, the show was on national television.
- She was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actress in The Color Purple. - Winfrey is a major philanthropist and donates millions to charity. oprah winfrey
drake - Drake has had six number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including three in 2018 with “God’s Plan,” “Nice For What” and “In My Feelings.”
- In 2018, Drake became the first artist to reach 50 billion streams across all platforms, and in 2019, he became the first solo artist to have 200 songs appear on the Billboard Hot 100.
- He is recognized by many as the greatest basketball player in history. - He made much of his fortune on the court with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards.
- He signed lucrative endorsement deals with companies such as Nike and McDonald's.
- Jordan starred in the 1996 film Space Jam and is now the owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. michael jordan
jeff bezos
- He invested in Google in 1998. It is likely he would have been a billionaire from this alone.
- He is the CEO of Amazon and its largest shareholder.
- Bezos has purchased other companies through Amazon and on his own including Zappos, Whole Foods and The Washington Post.
- He owns the venture capital firm, Bezos Expeditions.
kylie jenner
- She is the youngest self-made billionaire in history.
- She started Kylie Cosmetics, which exploded in popularity. The products were sold at Ulta Beauty. - Jenner sold a major portion of her company to Coty Inc. for $600 million.
- She promotes her brands on social media and endorses products from other brands such as Puma, Adidas and Fashion Nova.
bill gates
- He is the co-founder of Microsoft. - Gates was the CEO of Microsoft, but has since stepped down.
- He began hacking and programming at a young age, and he was kicked out of school for hacking.
- Gates founded The Giving Pledge, where the world's richest people promise to donate half of their fortune to charity.
taylor swift - Her 2010 album Speak Now was the first album in which every song charted in the Billboard Hot 100, and she recorded the first of her five number one hits two years later with “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” - Swift's ten Grammy awards make her the eleventh most awarded artist in Grammy history. She was awarded Album of the Year in 2009 for Fearless and in 2015 for 1989.
You are twice as likely to be killed by a vending machine than a shark.
There are 26 minutes of silent staring in the Twilight movies.
There was a type of pterodactyl with a bigger wingspan than a fighter jet.
The Supreme Court has its own private basketball court.
so incredible , weird crazy
information and images courtesy ofhttps://www.thefactsite.com/100-amazing-facts-you-never-knew/ https://bestlifeonline.com/funniest-facts/
The blob of toothpaste that sits on your toothbrush has a name. It’s called a “nurdle.”
40 million years ago, penguins were six feet tall.
There is a gargoyle with Darth Vader’s head on it on the Washington National Cathedral.
it’s true. that
25% of all mammal species on Earth are bats.
For their first few months of living, babies only see in black & white.
“OMG” was first used in writing in 1917.
Fortune cookies are an American invention.
Ten gallons of carrot juice will kill a person.
TROJAN MATTERS February 14, 2020 tm COMPARE ATHLETES FROM NORTH DEANERY SCHOOLS All roster data is taken from the 2019-2020 season roster from the athletic website. Other statistics based on school-wide survey ±4% with 95% percent accuracy. Editor's Note: Junior Sam McCarthy-Young is the only BCHS student on the hockey team.
FOOTBALL:
96.6% of BCHS students played a sport, but only 14.7% IN MIDDLE SCHOOL... play the SAME sports now.
BOYS & GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: 18 players are from ST. SIMON and ST. PIUS, that's more than the entire boys varsity team.
BOYS & GIRLS GOLF:
SECOND PLACE ST. MATTHEW ST. SIMON & 17.9%
WRESTLING: Of the 17 boys on the roster, 47.1% DID NOT go to a North Deanery school
FIRST PLACE IHM 28.6%
THIRD PLACE ST. LUKE 14.3%
CROSS COUNTRY:
st. pius st. matthew christ the king
st. joan of arc st. simon other ihm
st. luke st. thomas
*one person represents ten individual people
News Opinions Features Sports design by M. Borchers | 19 BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER: BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL: ST. SIMON 27.6% IHM
13.8% CKS 10.3% OTHER 24.1% ST. PIUS 10.3% ST. LUKE 6.9% ST. JOAN OF ARC 3.4% 3.4% ST. LAWRENCE BASEBALL& SOFTBALL: christ the king 8/31 players st. pius 7/31 players ihm 5/31 players ST. LUKE 33.3% ST. PIUS 26.7% ST. MATTHEW 13.3% IHM 13.3% ST. JOAN OF ARC 6.7% ST. SIMON 6.7% RUGBY: BOYS & GIRLS TENNIS: ST. SIMON 38.7% IHM 19.4% ST. LUKE 16.1% CKS 12.9% ST. PIUS 9.7% OTHER 3.2% BOYS & GIRLS LACROSSE: TRACK: 1 ST 2 ND CHRIST THE KING 26.3% ST. PIUS 12.5% ST. SIMON & OTHER 11.3%
ihm st. simon
22.5% 22.5% other 15%
12.5%
st. joan of arc 10%
st. luke 7.5% st. pius 5% 5% christ the king st. thomas 3 RD BOWLING: SWIMMING & DIVING: Over 60% of the team is from CKS, ST. LUKE and ST. SIMON. CHEERLEADING: 1. st. simon
ST. MATTHEW
ST. PIUS & OTHER 23.6%
20%
12.7% 44.8% 13.8% 12.1% 10.3% 6.9% 3.4% 1.7% ST. SIMON CHRIST THE KING IHM OTHER ST. MATTHEW ST. PIUSST. LUKE ST. THOMAS
TROJAN MATTERS February 14, 2020 tm EXPLORE SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR SPORTS
Without soccer, handball would be the most popular sport in Europe. Croatia is a top contender, recently winning its third silver medal at the European Handball Championships. The small nation of four million people has also won two Olympic golds in men’s handball. Handball
Key
American Football Archery Australian Football Baseball Basketball Cricket Football (Soccer) Gaelic Football Horse Riding Ice Hockey Kick Boxing Skiing Table Tennis Rugby Wrestling
20 Field hockey is the second most popular sport in the Netherlands. The country has a successful history with field hockey. The women’s team is currently ranked number one the world. Field Hockey
Although most Brazilians are soccer fans, the country has the most success in volleyball. Brazil holds 10 indoor and 11 beach volleyball Olympic medals, just behind Russia. The South American nation has the most World Championship medals, 15 more than the second-place country. Volleyball
Rugby
Racial tensions were high after apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994. One of the nation’s greatest healers was rugby. Rugby returned to the Olympics for the first time in 92 years at the Rio 2016 games and South Africa won the bronze medal.
While viewership for soccer is much higher in Russia, their winter sports teams are more competitive at the international level. Russia, including the Soviet Union, have 318 Winter Olympic medals, just 11 behind Norway with the most medals. Russians enjoy watching primarily ice hockey, but also participate in ice skating and skiing. Ice Hockey
Chinese culture has a rich tradition in athletics, including weightlifting, table tennis and gymnastics. But China has a particular dominance in badminton. China has won 41 total Olympic medals in the sport, double the medal count of second place Indonesia.
Wrestling is the national sport of Iran. Traditionally called Koshti, Iranian wrestling dates back to ancient times. Over half of the country’s Olympic medals are in this sport. Wrestling
SPORT 1. Soccer 2. Cricket 3. Field Hockey 4. Tennis 5. Volleyball 6. Table Tennis 7. Basketball 8. Baseball 9. Rugby 10. Golf FANS 4 billion 2.5 billion 2 billion 1 billion 900 million 875 million 825 million 500 million 475 million 450 million PRIMARY REGIONS Globally English-speaking countries & South Asia Eastern Hemisphere Globally Western Hemisphere & Europe Globally Globally North America & Japan English-speaking countries Western Europe, East Asia & North America Most popular sport by fans
Thailand has been called the golf capital of Asia with over 250 world-class golf courses. Tourists flock to Thailand to play the gorgeous greens of these courses or watch international golf tournaments. Golf
JUST FOR THE RECORD
CURRENT BCHS ATHLETES BREAK LONG LASTING SCHOOL RECORDS
GRACE HURLEY DIVING RECORD IN : 6 AND 11 DIVING EVENTS (6)228.95 POINTS (11)488.35 POINTS 2019
Grace Hurley- (6)228.95, (11)488.35
Oskar Eisgruber- (6)217.95, (11)406.90
Mary Zimmerman- (6)162.15, (11)303.85 player facts: -The last time the women's diving record was broken was in 2010 by Mary Zimmerman -Hurley not only broke the women's diving record, but also has higher scores than the men's diving record at BCHS
-Hurley broke the diving record in her first season as a freshman and is on track to break her own record in the years to come
Kyle Cheek- 65.9%
Max VanVliet- 61.8%
Bill Lynch- 57.4% player facts: -Cheek also has the record for most passing touchdowns in a season with 32 -The record for completion percentage was last broken in 2011 by Max VanVliet -This season ended with the 14th football state championship at BCHS
ANNA WUENSCH VOLLEYBALL 2019 RECORD FOR : MOST DIGS IN A CAREER 1,671 DIGS
Anna Wuensch - 1,671
Individual records from previous years are unavailable
player facts:
-Wuensch has committed to play volleyball at Dayton University next year -Wuensch played on the Varsity volleyball team at BCHS for four seasons -Wuensch broke the record for most digs by her senior season
KYLE CHEEK FOOTBALL 2019 RECORD FOR : HIGHEST PASS COM PLETION PERCENTAGE IN A CAREER 65.9% 176/267 PASSES
ANDREW SOWINSKI FOOTBALL 2019
RECORD FOR : MOST PASSING RECE PTIONS IN A CAREER 170 RECE PTIONS
Andrew Sowinski- 170
Kyle Conner- 92
Ken Homola- 89
-The career receptions record was set in 1995 before Sowinski broke it -Sowinski also doubled the standing record for most touchdowns in a career (40 touchdowns is the new record) player facts:
-Sowinski broke the record for the most receiving yards in a career with 2744 yards
Lily Cridge - 17.56
Emily Loiselle- 18.12
Mary Davis- 18.20
-In her freshman cross country season, Cridge broke the school record twice -Junior Emily Loiselle and Cridge both ran their fastest times in the same race this season -The girls XC team placed 11th in the state, and Cridge placed 8th- the highest placing in BCHS history player facts:
