n a j Matters o r T December 16, 2014 Vol. 1 | Issue 3
Learning to deal with mounting pressure
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In this issue...
On the cover... Stress p. 2
Trojan Notes p. 1
Happy home life p. 4
Busy-ness p. 6
Mac vs PC p. 8
Trojans Matter... In our continuing prayers:
- Mrs. Paula McConnell, consumer sciences teacher and her family, in the loss of her son, Kyle. - Mrs. Kim Shaw, science teacher and her family, in the loss of her mother. - Mr. Tom Mahaney, grounds superintendent, for improving health and recovery. - For successful finals and a safe Christmas break.
Congratulations:
Expecting and future Trojans
- Mr. and Mrs. Jeff and Jackie Bach and family - Mr. Tim Boyle and his wife and family - Mr. Eric Quintana and his wife and family - Mrs. Tracie Judkins and her husband and family - Mr. Brian Shaugnessy and his wife and family
Trojan Matters staff box Editor: Maggie Dietrick News Editor: Victoria Toetz Opinion Editor: Lucy Eisgruber Opinion Columnist: Will Collier Sports Editor: Brooks Hepp Features Editor: Anna Giudice Photo Editors: Katie Bowes, Sydney Foster Reporters: Jacob DeCastro Lindsay Grant Emma Kinghorn Madison McClung Sian Rhodes Cecelia Stonner Publications Adviser: Mrs. Tracy Luke
Cookie contest p. 11
Life of a twin p. 12
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 newspaper will try to publish all letters to the editor within the constraints of space limitations. The staff reserves the right to edit letters for the length and clarity.
Movie franchises p.16
3-sport athletes p. 18
Trojan Matters is the monthly news magazine produced by the Advanced Publications class. In addition, daily news updates can be found online at the-BluePrint.org Letters/Comments can be submitted in Room 210 or to the online news website at blueprintBCHS@gmail.com
Sports frustrations p. 17 Winter sports back pg
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Return of the
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Cars pull into the parking lot after a snowstorm last winter. file photo 2013/2014 Citadel
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aying that last winter was rough would be a complete understatement. Students drove to and from school last year trudging through inches of snow, sliding through patches of ice, and enduring multiple days of sub-zero temperatures.
“Winter 2013-2014 was one of the coldest on record in parts of the Midwest, according to the government’s official monthly climate report,” said Mr. Jon Erdman, a reporter for weather. com. Some fear that this winter may be as cold and snowy as
First semester finals schedule As the first semester comes to a close, only finals remain between students and winter break. Each final will last one hour with 30 minutes between finals. Dismissal will be at 11:15 am every day except Friday when dismissal will be at 9:45 am.
Time Tuesday 8:40-9:40 Period 1 10:10-11:10 Period 2
Wednesday Thursday Friday Period 3 Period 5 Period 7 Period 4 Period 6
If you are curious and want to calculate what your semester grade will be depending on your final test score, you can use this formula to calculate it: (Quarter 1 percentage x 0.4) + (Quarter 2 percentage x 0.4) + (Final percentage x 0.2) = Semester GradeTM Jacob DeCastro
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last year. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, a website and book that gives long-range weather forecasts, “Snowfall will be above normal in most of the region, with the snowiest periods in mid-December, early and mid-January, and ear-
Breakfast - it truly is the most important meal of the day
Along with a good night’s rest, one simple meal might work wonders in the morning. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), eating breakfast can improve math, reading and standardized test scores, which may help with upcoming finals. Although proven to help test scores, not everyone is on board with breakfast. Bill Nash, sophomore, said, “I don’t eat breakfast because I don’t have time. That, plus it’s early.” Time may
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ly February.” The Almanac also noted that winter will be colder than normal. Now is a good time to start preparing for the long winter ahead, starting with gloves and snow tires. TM Lindsay Grant
The Music Matters Mixtape is now online. Listen to all the songs and subscribe to our Spotify playlist at www.bit.ly/TMmixtape. The link will also be posted in the BluePrint. Have you heard a song that people should hear? To submit, please go to www.bit.ly/TMeditor.
6. Invincible- Borgeous 7. Sound of Silence- Simon and Garfunkel 8. Not in That Way- Sam Smith 9. Clouds- One Direction 10. Breezeblocks- alt-J
Cereal with milk or orange juice is one example of a good breakfast. photo by Katie Bowes
be an excuse to skip breakfast, but studies have shown that in addition to improved test scores, breakfast may also help people stay more focused and improve memory. However, not all breakfasts are created equal. For example, grabbing a Pop-Tart as you run out the door won’t do you any good because it is high in sugars and low in nutrients. Instead the USDA recommends trying to include fruits, proteins, and grains with water, milk, or juice. Remember that just eating a healthy breakfast won’t be the solution to acing your finals. Sleep and studying are just as important. TM Jacob DeCastro
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Have you finished your college applications?
How are you going to afford college? Are your test scores high enough?
Are you ready for finals? Have you completed service hours? Did you do all your homework? What are you going to major in?
Did you study for the test?
Under Pressure
Students deal with increased levels of stress
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ary Smith*, senior, was hunched over her AP Psychology notes, studying for the first test of the semester in the first AP class she had ever taken. Suddenly her breath became short and she began hyperventilating. She was suffering from a panic attack brought on by stress. Smith isn’t alone. Eight percent of teenagers ages 13-18 suffer from anxiety attacks brought on by stress and even more report abnormally high levels of stress in their lives. “There’s a never-ending list of things that cause stress,” said Mrs. Becky Wilde, Chatard social worker. “Everything from major life decisions, relationships, friends, classes, and all the pressure that teens are under creates stress.” Bailey O’Brien, junior, thinks majority of teenage stress comes from school. “The stakes are higher for us because society has put such a higher value on education and what you do with it than they did in the past,” she said. “You need to get good grades so you can get into a good college and then you can
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get a good job, so I feel like there’s so much more stress on us.” Mrs. Wilde has also noticed that teenagers are under more stress than they were 20 years ago. “College is so much more expensive. Jobs are harder to find. All of that changes the teenage experience,” she said. But this part of the teenage experience can be toxic. According to Mrs. Wilde, stress can drain a student’s body to the point that they become physically ill. At that point, they are so worn down that they are less willing and motivated to do work. A 2014 report by the American Psychological Association found that 30 percent of teens reported feeling sad or depressed due to stress. Another 36 percent said that stress makes them tired and 23 percent said they’ve skipped meals due to stress. In addition, teens reported that their average stress level is 5.8 out of 10, nearly a whole point higher than adults. However, while many teens dream of a life without stress, Mrs. Wilde said this is unrealistic. “You can’t always take the stressors away. You can’t take finals away, you can’t take college applications away, you can’t take your parents out of the way, you can’t take your friend drama out of the way. So you have to find ways to de-stress,” she said. Sydney Foster, senior, also realizes that stress is a part of life that cannot totally be removed. “If you have stress, it’s always going to be there,” said Foster. “There’s always that little voice in your head that’s telling you ‘You have to do this and this and this.’” Although it’s nearly impossible to totally eliminate stress, dealing with it, or de-stressing, is important to maintain a healthy life. “Even if you feel like you have no extra time in the day you have to find time to sleep. You have to find time to eat something that’s good for you,” said Mrs. Wilde. She also suggests doing anything relaxing like playing with a pet or playing an instrument.
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Different students have different techniques when it comes to managing stress. “I try to take a break from it all. I just take a step back for a bit. Maybe get a snack or something,” said O’ Brien. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation recommends that stressed teens listen to music, exercise or just “be a kid for a couple of minutes” in order to de-stress. According to Mrs. Wilde, the most important thing to do when it comes to dealing with stress is “finding time to take care of yourself.” TM Maggie Dietrick *name changed to protect student’s identity
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bout 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce, causing some to believe that the quality of family life is declining. But, behind the stats, many find love and support in their families, regardless of their different living situations. 4 For Jackie Carnaghi, senior, living
with her mom exclusively for her entire life has been all she has known. “My mom is a good female role model. It is easier to be with the same-sex parent because we can relate to certain things. We get each other and have the same jokes and understand there will be conflicts and talk about them. The main thing is that we are there for each other,” said Carnaghi. Like Carnaghi, senior Kara and freshman Erika Koepfer live with their mother only. “We were young when we made the transition from our dad’s death. We had to take on more responsibilities, and we both matured and are lucky that we are close as a family. As teenage girls, we don’t have our
dad present as a role model, but our mom tells us about memories about our dad,” said Kara Koepfer. Sam Klineman, freshman, lives with both of his parents. He said, “I know that if I am having a tough time with one of them, I can always fall back with the other parent. It is nice to have a parent to fall back on and help with my relationship with my other parent. There is more family unity because we are all together,” he said. “My parents serve as role models for me and my siblings.” According to the Happy Home Life survey, four percent of students live with a parent(s) who has remarried. Both Peter Treesh, junior, and Sophie Riegner, senior, live with parents who have remarried. Riegner said, “Both of my parents got remarried and more and more family members (step-cousins, step-grandparents, etc.)
were added to the family. I switch off (staying with) parents every other weekend. I get to spend time with both of my parents equally. They both live close to each other, so I can just drive over to their house.” Treesh said, “We are a bigger family. Both of our families have different traditions and we combine our traditions to make them our own.” Eight percent of the surveyed students responded that they live with one of their parents and visit and stay with the other parent often. This is the living situation for Lindsay Janssen, sophomore. Janssen said, “My mom is always there for me, and it is easier to please one of my parents rather than two. We can talk problems easily and get along pretty well.” Approximately 120,000 children are adopted each year in the US. Jenna Sorrell, freshman, lives with her adoptive parents. “It (being adopted) has its upsides and downsides because at some point, I was chosen to be loved by them (my adopted parents). All of my siblings, except my older brother, were adopted,” said Sorrell. “People don’t think I am adopted. When I am at stores,people will say that I look like my mom,
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which we get a lot. My parents originally wanted two kids, but when they saw me, they said I was adorable and wanted to keep me. I work to have a relationship with my parents, which
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has made us closer,” she said. Love and support can be found regardless of the family situation. Carnaghi said, “We are a team and get through everything together while experiencing all of the joys.” TM Lucy Eisgruber
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This Matters: Homework over Break* reported by Cecelia Stonner
Finals worth 20 percent of semester grade
Seniors are able to dress up once a month for mass. photo by Katie Bowes
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They are important because we are seniors and have been here for almost four years and we deserve to stand out from other students.” -Audrey Najjar,
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(Senior privileges are not that important.) Around spring break is when the seniors will be receiving more. Will Collier, (student council president) and I are compromising and making sure they (privileges) are still part of the school but not given right away.” -Mr. Ben Reilly, vice principal
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Samantha Haimbaugh, sophomore works diligently on homework. photo by Katie Bowes
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of your semester grade.) Having finals 20 percent of your grade gives you a chance to show how much you know about the material to your teacher.” -Torsten Bartz, junior.
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60% Nay (Finals should be less than 20 percent of your semester grade.)
I think it’s a lot of pressure if you only have one chance to prove your grade. It’s one big test and it’s hard to remember everything.” -Hannah Pletcher, sophomore.
(Teachers should assign work over break. Most AP teachers will be assigning some homework over Christmas Break.)
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I usually give homework to my AP Biology class. That course has a lot of content to cover, and it helps the first day back be more efficient if the students have done something to review.” -Ms. Stephanie Theis, science teacher
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I don’t think that kids should be doing homework over break. It’s their time to rest and enjoy their family. I won’t be doing grading over the break either.” -Mrs. Delicia Mendez, Spanish teacher. * question sent to just teachers
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If you were an elf, what toy would you make?
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“I would make a magic eight ball because I have always wondered how they are made.” -Daniel Burger, sophomore
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“I would make Santa’s sleigh because he would never be able to deliver all the toys without my help and it’s the most important part.” -Rosemary Skripsky, junior
“I would make a giant onesie for adults because they make me feel happy inside and they are the root to happiness.” -Abby McIntyre, senior
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Procrastination is a force to be reckoned with for Collier
It’s currently 11:30 pm and my body turning in old assignments a day before is running solely on Mountain Dew and the end of the semester, or even purchasCool Ranch Doritos. Better yet, this aring that ugly Christmas sweater gift for ticle is due at midnight (or actually earlier your sister on Dec. 24. . . .I begged for a later deadline because I However, procrastination really isn’t was, well, putting it off ) and I am just now all that bad, right? I mean, let’s break starting. I don’t know about all of you, down the word. “Pro,” as in “I’m a PRO but I find myself in this situation wayyyy at procrastination.” “Cras,” I’m not sure if too often. The “Oh,-it’s-okay,-I’ll-do-it this really means anything, but it’s fun to -tomorrow” feeling has hit me hard the say. “Nation,” who doesn’t love America, past couple of months, and to be honest, am I right? it’s not all that. I’ve always been a procrastinator, heck, The art of procrastination is a skill that I’ve even tried to procrastinate procrastimust be refined through years of intense nation, but I’m not ashamed of it. Some studying. For procrastination to be of the most important people throughout executed correctly, it must be the history have been procrastinators! perfect combination of 50 percent Didn’t Abraham Lincoln wait laziness, 49 percent indecisiveness, 4 scores and 7 years to and 1 percent dedication. give an We’ve all been in the address... or heat of procrastinasometion before; waiting thing until the day before a like that? Will Collier, guest columnist concert to buy tickets, A little photo illustration by Katie Bowes
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known fact is that Benjamin Franklin was also a great procrastinator. Ha! He spent most of his time flying kites, rather than doing anything of real importance. For me, as a senior, the procrastination epidemic has hit me like a bus (yes, children, senioritis is a VERY real thing). Let me tell ya, and I’m sure many seniors will agree, college applications are a procrastinator’s worst nightmare. At first, I tried to avoid college applications like I try to avoid a “Sisters of Savings” commercial on the radio. Now, however, it’s crunch time, people... and I’m not talking about the sweet, delicious Nestle Crunch. I’m talking about the “nose to the grindstone,” hardcore crunch time. I guess all I can share with you from my vast wealth of 18 year-old knowledge is that procrastination may not be as effective as I thought it was. I’ve learned that with procrastination comes stress; and with stress, comes 10 hours of Drake and Josh on Netflix. That’s just not healthy... NOT HEALTHY! So, if you ever think about procrastinating, just remember, there’s always one thing that will immediately snap you out of a procrastinator’s coma... And her name is Mom.
Break is a time to unwind, recover Trojan Matters Staff Opinion Actor Robert Downey Jr. once said, “Nothing’s a break for me. Not even the breaks are breaks.” A number of us can probably relate, as it seems that just when we’ve finished up for break, there’s more work to be done. Everyone has that one teacher who assigns homework over break. The announcement is followed by a classroom full of groans and mumbles. What’s the point of actually calling it a “break” when we have to sit and read an entire book or do a multitude of math problems? Busy is a bit of an understatement for teenagers today. Many of us juggle AP classes, sports and miscellaneous clubs and feel like we get approximately 20 minutes of sleep per night. On top of that, there are service hours to keep up with, carpooling to be done and college applications to be
finished, all while trying to have a life. We were beyond ready for fall break this year after the amount of tests and homework- when all of a sudden we remembered that there was a book successfully put off for a week or a test the following Tuesday morning - another lost opportunity to really take a break. Is a break really a break when we’re thinking about school? Is a break really a break when we’re emailing a teacher about a late assignment while on vacation? Students deserve a real break after rigorous weeks chock-full of papers and studying, not to mention other activities that they’re involved in. After all, isn’t the ideal break supposed to be spent with friends instead of textbooks, ice skating instead of studying flash cards, and tweeting instead of checking grades?
So, now, once that last final is finished is down time. Let’s make sure that we take some time- to truly relax. Do yoga, meditate, close your eyes, pray, breathe… whatever keeps you breathing and sane. The No. 1 priority should be taking a minute from the craziness of our lives and the busy-ness of the season to take in our faith, our family and our friends. School can take a backseat for two weeks. It seems that Robert Downey Jr. relates to never having a break. Here’s hoping that we aren’t swamped with homework over Christmas and into the New Year. Let’s take this time to give ourselves the relaxation that we’ve been working and wishing for since August. illustration by Sam Newkirk, senior
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Students take sides on which computer is best Debates rage over which is better. . . Coke or Pepsi. Qdoba or Chipotle. Chevy or Ford. Another one often heard is a Macintosh (Mac) or Personal Computer (PC). Macs are a series of personal computers produced only by the Apple Inc., while PCs are computers that are IBM (International Business Machine) -compatible. PCs usually use Microsoft Windows, Linux as their operating systems whereas Apple uses its own system- OS X. Microsoft Windows, is Apple’s iOS’s biggest competitor. When one company releases a new computer or phone, the other does as well . The biggest competition right now is between the Macbook and Windows’ Surface Pro 3. The Macbook is a laptop but the Surface Pro 3 can act as a laptop or a tablet. According to americasmarket. usatoday.com, Apple’s revenue was 60 percent greater than Microsoft’s at $37.4 billion. Although Apple’s profit was higher, Microsoft actually sold more phones than Apple in the second quarter during the 2014 term. Apple first released the Mac in 1984 and has been profiting ever since. Microsoft Windows for PC was launched in 1987 and has profited as well. Apple
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VS. became the first company in the US to be valued at over 700 billion dollars. Luke Nondorf, senior, prefers Mac over PC. “(Mac) works very well when we have iPads and iPhones,” he said. Mac has the ability to run Apple OS X and Microsoft Windows, while PCs can only run Linux and Windows. PCs are also known to be more vulnerable to malware which damages or disables computer systems. Reagan Van Cleave, 2013 graduate, chose a Mac when she enrolled at Indiana University (IU) after leaving Bishop Chatard. “It’s better in all aspects; they don’t get viruses. It comes with a better camera and better apps,” said Van Cleave. On the other hand, Daniel Bowes, 2012 graduate, chose a PC when he enrolled at Wabash College. “It’s so much easier to
install programs that help with school. You can also alter a lot more software. Macs have a lot of extra stuff to make them look nice but that slows them down and makes it harder to customize them to what you want,” Bowes said. Going to college is expensive enough before purchasing a laptop for note taking. PCs are budget friendly. Mac computers start at $599 for a Mac Mini and $999 for a MacBook Air. In general, PCs are 40 to 75 percent cheaper according to diffen. com. Those who are considering liberal arts school should choose a Mac. Mac has programs that are better for graphic design and for studying architecture. PC’s market reaches to the business world because of the hardware compatibility (diffen.com). TM Madison McClung
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When birthdays and holidays collide
This Christmas Day, many people around the world will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, while three Trojans will also celebrate their birth. According to theworldcounts.com, an average of 353,000 babies are born each day around the world. On average, Dec. 25, has less birthdays. Here, there are three Christmas babies. Valerie Schultz, junior, was born on Christmas Day, 1997. “I can’t picture it being any other way. I love the positive and happy atmosphere of Christmas,” she said. Schultz added that she loves the Christmas season and Christmas so much that it can overshadow her birthday, but it doesn’t bother her because she is so excited for Christmas. Nick Miller, senior, was also born on Christmas in 1996. He said, “I do like having my birthday on Christmas because all of my siblings are home and we get to celebrate my birthday as a family.” The third
Trojan Christmas baby is Max McGinnis, sophomore. “I like it because it is like two holidays in one day and it is always pretty enjoyable.” While having your birthday on Christmas is a plus, Schultz said that there are many misconceptions about being born on Christmas. “People always think that I get double the presents, but I get the same amount of Christmas presents and the same amount of birthday presents as my brothers do. I just get them (birthday and Christmas presents) on one day instead of Christmas and then on another day of the year,” she said. Miller said, “My favorite part about my birthday being on Christmas is that I get two sets of presents. I get my Christmas presents in the morning, and that night, I get my birthday presents.” As for keeping her birthday and Christmas separate, Schultz said that her parents also try to keep her birthday and
Valerie Schultz, junior, and her family on Christmas in 1997. Schultz is one of three Trojans with a Christmas birthday. photo submitted by family
Christmas separate. “They (my parents) don’t give me a present and tell me it is for both my birthday and Christmas.” She said that her day looks similar to Miller’s. “In the morning, it is like any other Christmas morning with presents around the tree. My family will say ‘Happy Birthday’ but nothing about my birthday comes up. In the evening, we celebrate my birthday,” said Schultz. Schultz, Miller and McGinnis like having their birthday on Christmas but admitted that there are things that they didn’t like about it. One of Schultz’s least favorite parts is trying to hang out with friends around her birthday. “It is super hard to have a birthday party because people are always gone,” she said. Miller said “My least favorite part is that I only have one day a year where I get presents. Sometimes I will get a gift that is for Christmas and my birthday which means less presents.” TM Victoria Toetz
Nick Miller, senior, on Christmas and on his birthday in 2007. photo submitted by family
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TM Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 The reason for the season
“Christmas time is a break and a chance to reconnect with family.” - Mrs. Katie Schaffner, math teacher
“I want to see what Santa puts in my stocking.” - John Schaffner, Trojan Tot
“Christmas is the birth of Jesus and that is special, but it is also time for family.” - Mrs. Ruth Roell, math teacher
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Perspective, views about Christmas change over time Christmas trees with bright lights and colorful ornaments, stockings hung by the chimney with care, and a jolly man pulled in a sleigh by nine special reindeer are all signs that the Christmas season has arrived. Christmas is celebrated all around the world by people with different ethnicities and different traditions. Even though most people celebrate Christmas for the same reason, the birth of Jesus Christ, the traditions and views that come with the holiday are different and unique to each person and family. Plus, as people age and their lives change with marriage, children and different geography, so, too, does the way they celebrate the holiday. It is in the details of the season and how people celebrate it that changes the importance and the impact Christmas has on them. Allison Scroggins, junior said, “Christmas is where you get to give and get the most amazing things in the world.” Scroggins feels that Christmas is a time to share what we have with others by giving them a part of what we have. Mrs. Ruth Roell, math teacher, said, “Christmas is the birth of Jesus and that is special, but it is also a time to get together with family and spend quality time together eating, laughing and having fun.” Christmas time brings holiday traditions special to every family. Some traditions are new, while others are passed on from generation to generation. Mrs. Roell recalls her favorite memory. “I like going around and seeing the lights on people’s houses because my dad used to take us around. I like getting something warm to drink and playing Christmas music in the car as we drive around.” Scroggins said that she likes being able to wear Christmas sweaters without being judged. She said, “I wear them all the time, anyway. You can wear ugly Christmas sweaters which are definitely the best part because they are all-around fantastic.” There is a ugly ChristmasSweater. com website that sells the quirky sweat-
ers. Scroggins dressed up as the Grinch, accompanying Hannah Nickol, junior, dressed as Max to the recent Holla Dance. Mrs. Katie Schaffner, math teacher, said that she is looking forward to watching her son open his presents and seeing her extended family. Her son John Schaffner, 4-year-old Trojan Tot, said, “I want to see what Santa puts in my stocking.” While little kids look forward to Santa, some of that magic has been lost for some students like John Callahan, junior. He said, “I just don’t get as excited for Santa because my excitement has worn off as I have grown up.” Many people around the world will spend part of their Christmas Eve at church. Mrs. Roell said, “I like going to church on Christmas Eve because it is always packed and feels celebratory.” Mrs. Schaffner said that she is also looking forward to church on Christmas Eve. “I like going to Christmas Eve Mass because we are all together as a family, the songs, and the feeling of celebration with the tree and Christmas decorations up in the church,” she said. Along with church, family plays a central role in the celebrations. Mrs. Schaffner said that her son is looking forward to seeing his cousins. Mrs. Roell is looking forward to spending time with her grandchildren. Scroggins is anticipating one more aspect of the season - snow. “You can play with all the gifts from Christmas and can play in the snow,” said Scroggins. The Christmas holiday is a chance to visit with family, attend church and enjoy the spirit of the holiday. Christmas break is also a chance to recharge from first semester and prepare for the start of second semester. Mrs. Schaffner said, “Christmas is a break and a chance to reconnect with family, make memories and celebrate our faith together.” TM Victoria Toetz
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Cookie Bake Off Winners
Best Overall:
Best Appearance:
Best Taste:
“Delicious and cute,” #15, Max- “Great icing design, perfectly ine O’Donoghue, sixth grade cut trees,” #2, Anna Sorenson, daughter of Ms. Jaydene junior. O’Donoghue, art teacher.
“Love these. Great shape for the season, but still different.” #15, Maxine O’Donoghue
Best Taste and Overall is #6 by Will Fehribach, junior. “Perfectly iced”
Tied for Best Appearance is #3, by junior Lauren Whitlock. “A light alternative to heavy holiday foods.”
Honorable Mentions:
Tied for Best Appearance is #9 by Katie Meek and Sara Englert, freshmen. “The saltiness of the pretzel compliments the sweetness of the cookie & icing.”
Trojan Matters thanks all the contestants for participating and the judges for their time, effort and eating: In-school professional - Mrs. Brenda Henry, cafeteria manager Out-of-school professional - Mrs. Jolene Ketzenberger, professional writer about food/ wine/cooking; mom of Jane Ketzenberger, senior Student cookie-eater/baker - Anna Fehribach, junior Winners, please stop by Room 210 to pick up your prizes.
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“Nice contrast of white chips & red velvet cookie.” (#4, Caroline Ferguson, senior) “Good sugar cookie flavor.” (#5, Cecelia Stonner, Kristen Battiato, juniors) “Charming appearance.” (#7, Anna Giudice, Bailey O’Brien, juniors)
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“Classic holiday shapes.” (#8, Caroline Richardson, freshman) “Great cookie to serve with coffee or milk.”(#10, Sofi Jannazzo, Anna Lubbers, juniors) “Classic holiday cut-out.” (#11, John O’Brien, freshman) “Tasty cookie base.” (#12, Hannah Nickol, junior) “Perfectly baked, very clever scarf.” (#13, Caroline Metzger, Zoe Schrader, juniors) “Good flavors.” (#14, Remy McAllister, Ellen Beatty, Natalie Harkness, Hannah Cooke, Ali Vielee, sophomores) “Soft, moist and creamy.” (#16, Mrs. Meredith Frederickson, Enrollment Assistant)
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Life as a Twin
Life as a Twin
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How well do they know each other?
We asked three sets of twins about their favorite TV show, food, free time hobby, place in the world and subject for themselves; then they guessed what they thought their twin’s response was. Let’s see how well they knew their twin -
Ashley Mullen 3/5 Brittany Mullen 3/5 Patrick Brogan 1/5 Timmy Brogan 0/5
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When you get the same gifts in different colors When your name somehow becomes twin Hearing people whisper that you might be twins When people try to test your “psychic” powers When you find a picture of when you were younger and you can’t tell who is who.
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Since 1980, the rate of twin births in the United States has risen by 76 percent. According to nytimes.com, almost one in every 30 children are twins. Of these twins, about one in every 285 sets will be identical. Identical twins are created when one fertilized egg divides in half. Chatard has 11 pairs of twins, and of these, four sets are identical. BCHS also one set of triplets. “It was fun for a very short time. By 9 or 10, we were over it,” said Mr. Dan Haag, music teacher, about himself and his identical twin brother, Doug. “(When I was younger) people would ask me ‘Is your name Dan or Doug? Oh, nevermind I’ll just call you Haag.’” Alexis and Amanda Puente, sophomore twins, agree that being called the wrong name is one of the most annoying things about being identical. “I get called Amanda so often that I automatically respond,” said Alexis Puente. However, Keaton and Jacson Elliot, junior identical twins, don’t mind cases of mistaken identity. “It bothers me a little, but it’s an honest mistake,” said Keaton Elliot. Even when they aren’t identical, twins still get mistaken for each other. Despite looking similar, twins are only considered identical if their DNA is the same. Senior twins Brittany and Ashley Mullen are fraternal, even though Timmy and Patrick Brogan in their 8 month-old portrait. Photo provided by they are widely thought to be identical. “We have a really close relationship and bond that family. most people assume that we were once the same person,” said Ashley Mullen. Amanda Puente said that one of the most difficult things about being identical is trying to be recognized as a separate person, something that Ashley Mullen agreed with, “People think of us as a collective rather than individuals for example, calling us ‘the twins’ or ‘the Mullens’.” Mr. Haag also hated that concept when he was younger. “People would treat us like a single entity with two halves, always asking ‘Where is your brother?’ as if I was missing a limb,” he said. As they’ve grown older, Mr. Haag and his brother are no longer mistaken for each other due to different hair styles or body types. “We are both completely different people because our personalities are so different,” he said. However, being a twin does come with benefits. “There is always someone that I can count on, and someone will always be there for me,” said Brittany Mullen. Mr. Haag’s family moved twice during his childhood and having a twin helped him adjust to new schools. “When he Ashley and Brittany Mullen made friends first, it was easier to make friends through that,”dressed alike for their ballet recital. Photo provided by he said, “We were both musicians too, so we ran in pretty family. much the same circles.” Along with someone to hang out with, there are practical benefits as well. “Amanda has the same homework so she can help me, or I can ask her what I missed if I’m sick from school,” said Alexis Puente. “Also, we wear the same size clothing, so I can borrow clothes from her.” Brittany Mullen said, “Being a twin is the biggest blessing in my life because I know I will have a lifelong best friend.” TM Emma Kinghorn
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Books vs. eBooks Students choose between hard copy and digital versions Some people prefer the technological convenience of an e-book, while others prefer the old-school feel of a printed book. Use of e-books has steadily increased; however, printed books are still the majority option. Grace Burns, senior, said “I don’t like getting them (books) online. I will search anywhere to get a printed book instead of buying it online.” Mrs. Beth Brogan, director of academic support, uses both an ebook and a printed book. She said that she uses her e-book for pleasure reading, and for school and business purposes, she uses a printed book. According to digitalbookworld, the use of e-reading has increased from 23 percent in 2012 to 28 percent in 2014. More and more people own e-books, with about 50 percent of Americans owning a tablet or an e-reader. However, according to Huffington Post, in the first half of 2014, printed books outsold ebooks. The convenience factor of buying and downloading books on an ebook and having your own personal collection is a plus for many. Mallory Grant, sophomore, uses a Kindle when she doesn’t have time to go to the library. She said, “I use my Kindle more during the school year.” Grant said that she also likes to bring her Kindle on vacation because she can buy more than one book, and the books are all in one spot. Mr. Chuck Summers, English teacher, also enjoys e-books. He said, “I like the convenience of an entire library with me wherever I go.” On the other hand, people argue that printed books have a more personal feel to the reader, and some feel they retain more information when reading a printed book. Burns said that she comprehends more information when reading a printed book. She said, “If I need to, I can highlight and mark pages down. It is a more tangible feel.” Mr. Summers said, “Since I have received the school iPad, my reading has been split. The way I interact with the text is the same (on an e-book and a printed book).” West Chester University professors Jordan and Heather Schugar conducted a study with middle school students in which they asked them to read printed books or e-books on iPads. They found that the students’ reading comprehension was higher for the printed books. In a second study, the Schugars discovered that the students glanced over the text and were instead distracted by the e-books’ interactive visual features. Both e-books and printed books are used for students in the academic support program. Mrs. Brogan said that both e-books and printed books are used as a way of multisensory instruction. She said, “They need to see it and hear it. They follow the audiobook along with a printed book and annotate the book with Post-its and highlights.” Whether you enjoy printed books or e-books, they both provide different qualities to the reader. TM Lucy Eisgruber
“The use of ereading has increased from 23 percent in 2012 to 28 percent in 2014.” digitalbookworld
Data from graphs are gathered from students surveyed on Nov. 18, accuracy +/- 3%.
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Trojans follow movie franchises to completion
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ovie franchises have attracted millions of fans and swept the box offices as they become multi-billion dollar companies. According to marvel.com, a list of the titles and dates of movies up until May 2019 has been released. Disney bought Marvel studios five years ago for $4 billion, according to forbes.com. Marvel fan Sarah Fulton, junior, said about Marvel’s appeal, “I really like how they do the movies. I love the superheroes and the actors they chose to play that role.” She also said that she is usually one to see the movies multiple times while they are in theaters. Avid fans will do most anything for their franchise. Rachel Cavender, freshman, is a Harry Potter fan. Even though there are no more movies or books being made, Cavender stays involved by participating in the
8 movies grossing $2.390+ billion domestically Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) Chamber of Secrets (2002) Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) Goblet of Fire (2005) Order of the Phoenix (2007) Half-Blood Prince (2009) Deathly Hallows, Part 1 (2010) Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (2011) Movie box office statistics according to www. filmsite.org
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school’s Harry Potter club. “The main reason I stay loyal to this franchise is because it’s just such an adventure. Both the books and movies are phenomenal, and overall fun to watch, read and discuss,” she said. According to travelerstoday.com, the entire Harry Potter franchise is worth $15 billion while J.K Rowling, author of the series, is worth $1 billion. Although the movies and books are no longer being made, events are being created and sponsored to keep the franchise alive, including local clubs and conventions. On December 17, another era comes to an end as the third and final movie of the Hobbit trilogy, precursor to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, will premiere. Juniors Kevin O’Hara and Matthew Adkins have attended the two previous midnight premieres of the Hobbit and plan to attend the last one. O’Hara said,
“Twelve hours is too long to wait to see my favorite movie, and it adds to the experience.” He continued to describe the experience as enchanting and joyous. The Lord of the Rings franchise has made an estimated $2.91 billion, according to forbes.com. For the fast approaching end of the Hobbit movies, O’Hara said, “It will feel like a part of me has left, but after a few weeks of grief, I will remember The Lord of the Rings with fond memories and a poster in my room.” Even though some of the movies of major franchises have come to a close, other ones live on. In addition, those that have ended are still carried on by the fans. Cavender said, “I am a believer that you can never re-read the books or re-watch the movies too much.” TM
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10 movies grossing $2.902+ billion domestically
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
Iron Man (2008) The Incredible Hulk (2008) Iron Man 2 (2010) Thor (2011) Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Marvel’s The Avengers (2012) Iron Man 3 (2013) Thor: The Dark World (2013) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
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Nervous habits help students focus during tests Whether it is for test-taking, studying or giving a speech, there are many different forms and causes of nervous habits. Nervous habits can range anywhere from tapping your pencil during a test, messing with your hair during a speech or biting your nails during a stressful situation. A nervous habit is, “a pattern of action that is acquired and has become so automatic that it is difficult to break.” According to The Psychology of Nervous Habits by Arthur Frank Payne, “They (nervous habits) are known as symptoms of an emotional state and are generally based upon conditions of anxiety, insecurity, inferiority and tension.” Delaney Jacquay, sophomore, can name her nervous habits. “I yawn a lot and fiddle with my hair during tests,” she said. As for why she does that, Jacquay explained that “I have to be moving my hands or doing something. It keeps me calm.” Ms. Maura Day, English teacher, suggests that students could help get past their test taking or speech giving nerves by developing some sort of routine to calm themselves down before something that could potentially bring out their nervous habits. Macy Mallot, sophomore, also suffers from nervous habits. “I have to be putting pressure on my hand or cracking my knuckles. It helps take away the tension Macy Mallot, sophomore, puts pressure on her hand or cracks her knuckles when she is stressed.
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and stress.” She added that this distracts her from the stressful situation. According to Ms. Cherry Pedrick, nurse and author of How to Break Bad Habits and Form Good One, “It (a nervous habit) may have relieved anxiety, stress, or boredom. Most nervous habits do; that is their purpose.” Ms. Pedrick writes that the first time a habit is done, it brings relief to the stress. The habit is repeated when there is another stressful situation because it is incorporated into the behavioral patterns. Mallot explained that her habits developed when she got nervous around people and shows up during stressful situation with others. Her habit of cracking her fingers and wringing her hands helps ease her mind. Many people don’t even notice when a habit begins to form and by the time it has, it is hard to break. According to Dr. Vijai P. Sharma, psychologist, when breaking a habit, it is important to find a competing response or in other words, action that makes it hard to perform the habit. This helps in slowly working the habit out of your minds response to a stressful or nerve wracking situation. Have a teacher or counselor end the story with a way to step away from the habit or understand the stress that brings on the habit. TM Sian Rhodes
Delany Jacquay, sophomore, yawns and fiddles with her hair during tests.
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Every time I listen to the a cappella choir, I feel inferior. I wasn’t just turning in on Drake, I was Drake. “Thanks, Mrs. Obvious.” “I’m not Mrs. Obvious - I’m not married to Mr. Obvious.” You should be like a pterodactyl. That would be awesome. Peaches are a vulnerable fruit. You’re just jealous we rawr-ed. Martin Van Buren was the man of facial hair. There’s a nice sense of security when you walk around with ketchup filling your pockets. God’s grace is great. And so is Costa Rica. If there was rehab for procrastination, I would be in it all the time. I was at home just, ya know, casually listening to Michael Jackson. I’m already 832 percent done with today. “What did they spray you with?” “Swagger.” My mom just came in and smeared yogurt on my face against my will. Have you heard something funny? Go online to the school’s website, www. bishopchatard.org, and click on the “Students” link and then on “To the Editor” to submit it!
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Three sport athletes find time to balance sports, school work and social lives
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ost student athletes here are active in either the fall, winter or spring season. However, some are busy with athletics during all seasons. These 3-sport athletes dedicate their time and talents to each sport they play in the current season. However, with schoolwork, practice and social lives, they can find themselves trying to balance all their activities. Brooks Hepp, senior, plays football, basketball and baseball. He said, “I chose to play three sports because I wanted to try them freshman year, and I became attached to the teams and the sports.” At the varsity level, sports can become quite time-
consuming. According to bishopchatard. org, the football season ended Oct. 31 and the first basketball scrimmage was Nov. 20. The basketball season could go to March 28, and the baseball season begins with a scrimmage March 27, extending until the end of the school year. This leaves little to no room for down time for the 3-sport athletes. As soon as one sport ends, practice for the next one begins. Some athletes like Frankie Kontor, sophomore and volleyball, basketball and softball player, like the business of being involved in sports. “I love being busy,” she said. However, on the flip side, Kontor added, “I definitely run out of time and
Senior Brooks Hepp plays football, basketball and baseball. photos by Katie Bowes and 2013-2014 Citadel.
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I’m up late finishing homework.” Time management can prove to be a problem for these busy 3-sport athletes. Hepp agreed that he doesn’t have a lot of free time, but he said, “It helps me (with time management) because I don’t have much time to do anything when I get home, so I take advantage of SRT, and I don’t have time to (mess) around.” He has learned to take advantage of all of his opportunities to get his work done during school and at home. Although many students partake in more than one sports, most coaches tend to specialize in one sport. This is not the case for Mr. Jeff Bach, science teacher, who coaches or assists in cross country, basketball and softball. “I like to be a part of the student life. It models what we hope students do: balance between athletics, academics, faith formation and leadership,” he said. Although he too has had to give up sleep and personal time, he enjoys coaching each different team and learns something from each sport and group of athletes. However, for some students, as school and other extracurricular activities demand more and more time, it is not possible to play all the sports they want to. Mason Atha, junior, ran cross country and played basketball and baseball his freshman and sophomore year, but this year he has decided to partake in only two of the three. “Due to my course schedule this year, I chose to only play two sports (cross
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country and track or baseball) so that I Kontor said, “A lot of my friends are in the wouldn’t be completely overwhelmed,” sports that I play.” he said. About his experience, Katie Meek, freshman, said, “I enjoy all Atha added that playing three three sports, and I don’t want sports at one time has taught to be tied down to one sport him many lessons that he because you can get continues to use, espebored of it.” Mr. cially the skill of time Meek played J e f management. volleyball and f Ba sport ch, Mr. Bach said, “It’s basketball and s coa ch, s all about finding balis planning on “It m aid, o dels ance between being playing lacrosse what h o p e the we a good coach, husin the spring. With stude band and teacher.” less rigorous scheddo: b alanc nts He said that he ules, freshman are e betw athle tries to teach pushed to get as een tics, a c the skill of involved as they can. a faith form demics, balance and Even in the case ation leade time manof seniors, Hepp agreed a nd rship .” agement to and said, “Freshman year, his players, I chose to play three sports but due to because I wanted to get to the different levels and know different people, and different genders of his teams, he then I became attached to the has to use different coaching styles. Each teams.” of his teams responds to different methTo athletes of any level, Mr. Bach adods. vised, “Start off strong in the fall semester Students who play in all three seasons both academically and athletically. Don’t usually do it for the love of each sport and get behind early or you’ll be behind the team and the love of being busy. Frankie whole year.” TM Anna Giudice
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Small annoyances in their own sport frustrate athletes
“I would always fa ll out of a tu r n , a nd I wa s g e tt in g upset bec aus do the tu e I knew I could rn out befor . It stressed me e our per formance Through . out the d a n c e, I would t h in k a b out them coming u p and tha t I couldn m e s s it ’t u p.” -Gr a c ie K o c h senior da , ncer/chee rleader
“It frustrates me when something dangerous happens during a game and the refs don’t call it. It makes me think about it (the mistake) more, and I feel like it was my fault.” -Kahla Grable, senior lacrosse player
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“It’s frustrating when I get elbowed at the start of the race, but it pushes me harder to beat them.” -Luke Mark, sophomore cross country runner
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Chatard preservers as a football powerhouse in a basketball state
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rom “Hoosier Country” to 9 of the 10 biggest high school gyms in America, Indiana is known for being the basketball state of America. According to indianasportscorp.org, Indianapolis has hosted the Final Four 21 times since 1940 and will host the Final Four again in 2015. Indiana University has won five national championship games. However, despite being in the center of a basketball-dominated state, Chatard is better known for its football program. The Chatard football team has won 12 state championships with their last state title in 2012. However, the Chatard basketball team has won just one state championship in 2003. Jack Gleaves, basketball and football player, junior, said that these statistics make sense. “Football has established a deeper tradition than
the basketball program at BCHS,” said Gleaves. “Growing up, I liked basketball more, but football at Chatard has influenced me to be more focused on football.” Mr. Brian Shaughnessy, head varsity boys basketball coach, said, “I think the
coaches are understanding that students play multiple sports and I’m supportive of them during the football season. But come basketball season — I expect them to be focused on basketball.” Bishop Chatard was recognized by USA Today as being one of five top football programs in the state. “I was excited (to receive this award) because our (football) program is one of the best programs in the nation and it’s always good to get recognition for our school,” said Mr. Dave
Whittemore, assistant varsity football coach. Samuel Guymon, junior basketball player, has seen the support from the students and the staff greater in the football program rather than the basketball program. However, “You cannot argue with the results over the past few years (from the football program) compared to basketball,” said Guymon. While the football program has received this prestigious award from USA Today, the basketball team has yet to receive such an impressive award. “Our team goal this year is to really build the program and change the program to have high expectations. We want fans and others to see it (program) as a serious program and that we have standards,” said Mr. Shaughnessy. TM Cecelia Stonner
Indiana has claim to fame with largest seating capacity gyms in the country The top ten high school gymnasiums in the U.S. in total seating capacity are as follows: State City Venue Capacity 1 Indiana New Castle New Castle Fieldhouse 9,325 2 Indiana East Chicago John A. Baratto Athletic Center 8,296 3 Indiana Seymour Lloyd E. Scott Gymnasium 8,110 4 Indiana Richmond Tiernan Center 8,100 5 Indiana Marion Bill Green Athletic Arena 7,560 6 Texas Dallas Alfred J. Loos Fieldhouse 7,500 7 Indiana Elkhart North Side Gymnasium 7,373 8 Indiana Michigan City The Wolves’ Den Gym 7,304 9 Indiana Gary West Side High School Gym 7,217 10 Indiana Lafayette Jeff High School Gym 7,200 According to http://indianahsbasketball.homestead.com/
The Lady Trojans captured the regional volleyball crown at New Castle in October, 2013. “When you walk in, you feel kind of overwhelmed because it’s so big. It feels like you’re playing on a college court. The court sits at the bottom and the stands extend up so people have to enter from the top and then walk down the steps to get to the court which makes it feel even more like an arena and it’s just a really cool experience to play on it,” said Alex Barnes, junior, who played there as a sophomore.
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Winter Sports Update
“I think city will be one of our most exciting and competitive meets. The team has a high goal for this meet and it will be exciting to see them work to achieve.”-Mrs. Melissa Meadows, swim coach
Austin Scheer, junior, takes a lap in the pool. photo by Sydney Foster.
Next meet: Friday - City at the University of Indianapolis (diving), Saturday - City at the University of Indianapolis (swimming)
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“I am excited that I have most of my team from last year back. We are also looking forward to enhancing our teams’ skills and having a winning season.” - Mr. Greg Miller, boys bowling coach
“I am excited for all the big Saturday/Friday night games where there are big crowds and we all come out ready to play and put on a show for the spectators.” -Jack Bain, sophomore
“I am excited to see which wrestlers show the most heart and dedication to succeed in a tough, demanding sport. Wrestling is the toughest sport in the world and only certain types of guys have what it takes. I am certain our guys
Billy Hoffman, senior, goes for a strike in a match. photo by Caroline Ferguson, Citadel staff
“We have a team of bowlers that have great potential and are capable of pulling off lots of wins. I am excited to see it happen this year.” -Ms. Ann Plesner, girls bowling coach
Jack Bain, sophomore, carries a team flag at the start of hockey season. photo courtesy of Mrs. Bridget Bain
Next match: Thursday at Woodland Bowl vs. Cathedral 4:30 p.m.
Next match: Saturday - All -Star game at Fishers Forum time- TBA
“I’m excited for just working with the group of guys that’s bringing it every day. I’m also excited to see the growth of the team this season.” -Mr. Brian Shaughnessy, boys basketball coach Next game: Friday at Baptist Academy JV - 6 p.m. Varsity - 7:30 p.m.
“I’m excited to see how the season turn out. Everyone has high expectations and it’ll be exciting for all levels, not just varsity.” -Rosemary Bickel, junior Next game: Saturday at Scecina JV - 6 p.m. Varsity - 7:30 p.m.
Brian Ball, senior, dribbles up the court during the season opening scrimmage against Mt. Vernon. photo by Marie Joseph, Citadel staff.
Tayra Breitbach, junior, goes up for her shot against Cathedral. The Trojans lost by one point in the early season game. photo by Katie Bowes.
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Alec Eckert, senior, takes on his Cardinal Ritter opponent during a match. photo by Katie Bowes.
have that “it” quality.” -Mr. Eric Quintana, assistant wrestling coach Tomorrow at home vs. Lawrence Central at 5 p.m.