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To the editor. . . Cafeteria manager responds to Trojan Matters article
Dear Miss Dietrick, Congratulations on your inaugural edition! While I am usually anxious about the cafeteria being the focus of an article, I understand that the changes we implemented this year have caused quite a bit of discussion, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some of the concerns that students might have. Your team did a professional job of researching, interviewing and communicating about those changes. I appreaciate the approach and tone of the article. It is also helpful to me to hear the concerns of students. The editor’s page indicated that you had some panic about the format switch. I am here to say that your hard work these past months has paid off. I read the publication both in print and online. Both are informative and visually pleasing. Trojan Matters is a perfect fit! Keep up the great work. I look forward to future editions. Sincerely, Mrs. Brenda Henry, cafeteria manager
Do you have something you want to say to the Trojan Matters staff? Send your letter to tluke@bishopchatard.org. or to the editor at the school website, www.bishopchatard. org under Popular Links.
SRT usage p. 1
Phone addiction p. 3
iPhone review p. 8
Tattoos p. 10
Faculty matching p. 11
Reality shows p. 14
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
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Doodling p.14
Dog vs. cat people p. 17
Concussions p. 18
Gatorade vs. water p. 21
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Students take advantage of SRT For as many years as it has been around, there has been a love-hate relationship between faculty and students with their Student Resource Time (SRT). The intended use of SRT is for students to work on homework and get help from teachers, as well as attend club meetings, do work for retreat team, ambassadors or listen to college reps. However, that’s not always the way that the 35 minutes are used. Senior Abbey Powers is in theology teacher Sr. Kathleen Yeadon’s SRT. “It’s very laid
back and we play chess,” said Powers. It’s this same reason that SRT can sometimes be unproductive. “At times, it can be chaotic. I often find students tweeting instead of working,” said Mr. Gary Pritts, science teacher. Mrs. Jamie Marx, director of guidance, said, “It’s an excellent time to spend catching up on homework, meeting with a National Honors Society tutor and studying.” Countered Lauren Neely, sophomore, Juniors Lucia Bastnagel and Caroline Confer “I just like spending time with my friends work on homework during SRT. photo by and not focusing on school.” TM Lindsay Grant Katie Bowes
Freshman Class reflects on retreat Annual Where: St. John’s Indiana When: September 18 canned Freshmen opinions: “The location was beautiful and really good for re- food flection, but really rushed. If it was 30 minutes away it would have been drive better because there would be more time for reflection” -Rachel Cavender, set to freshman “The statues were cool but overall it kick off wasn’t worth the long drive.” -Sarah L G Mastrian, freshman next Freshmen pray at the last station of The week Stations of the Cross while visiting St. TM
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When: November 17-26 Who benefits: multiple agencies and food pantries who give food to people who are having a hard time affording it for the whole family at such a busy time of year Who runs the drive: Student Council outreach coordinator committee The list of teachers who will participate in extra credit for cans is coming out soon. TM Lindsay Grant
John’s, Indiana in September.
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1. If I Go- Ella Eyre 2. Flowers in Your Hair- The Lumineeers 3. Can’t Help- Parachute 4. Erased- Volumes 5. Better in a Black Dress- Kate Armiger
Have you heard a song more people should know about? Go online to the school’s website, www.bishopchatard.org, and click on the “Students” link and then on “To the Editor” to submit the song title and artist. We’ll run a Music Matters Mixtape each issue of Trojan Matters.
6. Cardiac Arrest- Bad Suns 7. State of Dreaming- Marina & the Diamonds 8. My Way- Kopecky Family Band 9. Stuck on You- New Politics 10. Something Beautiful- The Outsiders
Hoosier bands bring local flavor While Indiana is not typically known for its music scene, the state does have its share of talented artists and bands. Take a look at the 12 Hoosier bands that everyone should be listening to at www. buzzfeed.com/blackwaltz/12-hoosier-bands-you-must-listen-to-n9qb. Among the top five are The Ramettes, husband&wife, Coyote Armada, The Kemps and The Ponce Brothers.
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Access granted...your social media account may be compromised
It can be scary to think that anything you post, tweet, send or snap can never be taken back or deleted. So it’s safe to say everything you do online or on your phone isn’t really private. “Anything you post now gives you a digital footprint that anyone can track,” said Mr. Cameron Huffman, science teacher. People should be aware that there is a difference between having a protected account and being private. Protecting your account means having a strong password to keep people from hacking you. Having a private account is when you set your account to only allow the people you authorize to follow you and even with that step, private accounts are still hacked. People use social media to instantly connect and communicate with their friends and family. But, people also use their computer and passwords for private information, college applications, banking accounts and those too are in danger of being hacked. For example, this September, Apple’s iCloud was hacked and millions of people’s information and photos were accessed. Online security experts said that if the system had a more secure and safe system, it would be harder to
hack into and get information. But, on the Oct. 5 episode of 60 Minutes, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that the hackers are more sophisticated than the FBI and trying to stay ahead of cyber crimes is a daily struggle. PJ Butler, freshman, has experienced hacking firsthand, “My old twitter got hacked,” he said. He went on to say that although he had a password, his account wasn’t protected. However, many security precautions can be taken in order to ensure the safest, most protected account. For Mr. Huffman’s social media accounts, “blocking current students and using a strong password” has prevented his accounts from being hacked. Although he doesn’t have his account setting as “private”, he believes that, “I don’t have anything that needs to be locked up.” Setting up a strong password with numbers and letters is very important, along with keeping your account private and allowing only people you know to follow you. Despite the security precautions you take, there are still ways to be hacked. Experts advise to never open an attachment from someone or someplace you don’t know.
That is the number one way viruses are loaded onto personal computers and take your information. Being hacked isn’t always just having someone break into your account and post or tweet things that you would never say or do. Once the hackers have hacked into your account, they can access your personal information like your birth date, name and even your home address. Sgt. Scott Harvey, presenter about cyberspace and making good decisions, talked to students in September and reiterated that nothing you send or post is directly sent to the person or posted on the app you intended for it to go. It is first sent to a server where a copy is recorded and then sent on to the intended recipient. This means that even if you delete it from your phone, it can always be traced back to the server and recovered. Social media privacy issues show that nothing is private and posting and sending things should be taken seriously. Being hacked can happen to anyone, no matter how protected you think your account is. “(Social media) isn’t safe at all. You think it’s private, but everyone can see it,” said Butler. TM Sian Rhodes
How to avoid getting hacked:
1) Create a quality password with letters and numbers. 2) Don’t give it to any person or program, no matter how trustworthy they claim to be. 3) Keep your account setting on “private.”
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Cell phone addiction: fact or fiction? Wake up, check phone. Eat breakfast, check phone. Passing period, check phone. During class,
check phone. After school, check phone. After practice, check phone. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. A study from Lookout, a mobile security company, found that two in three people check their phone every hour and one in ten people check every five minutes. Cell phone obsession has given rise to a new term, nomophobia or fear of being without a cell phone. Mrs. Lorie Homan, technology director, believes that cell phone addiction has become a problem in today’s society, “We’re just so used to staying connected that being away from technology is hard for us,” she said.
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TM Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 Continued from Page 3 The rise of cell phones has happened in a relatively short amount of time also, making it difficult for researchers to find factors that cause addiction. Researchers find that the convenience of cell phones makes it easy for people to rely on them for answers, and as a consequence it’s hard to give them up. However, identifying a potential addiction isn’t too hard. Mrs. Homan said, “I think that if you are on it when you first get out of bed, technology may be becoming a problem.” Some “No phone” zones include when driving, at a meal, during a conversation, or in class. Occasional disconnecting might sound easy to do, but a survey of Chatard students found that 73 percent, (accuracy ± 3 percent), of students could only go a few hours to a full day without their phone. Beyond Chatard, disconnecting is not always easy for any phone user as found by another Lookout
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study where 73 percent of respondents felt panicked after misplacing their phone. Other people said they felt desperate, sick and then relieved after not being able to find their phone. The answer to desperate feelings after losing your phone, according to Mrs. Homan, is disconnecting. She said the best way to do this is, “giving yourself an
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hour to do something else, such as reading a book or spending time with family.” While completely unplugging from technology might be difficult to do, taking breaks every hour or so from technology and doing something else might help curb your addiction. Instead of aimlessly scrolling through feeds, Jack Lockrem, sophomore, said, “I would read a book or draw something.” Cell phones have completely changed the way people communicate with the world, but as Lockrem put it, “Too much of something isn’t a good thing.”
How long could you go without your cell phone?
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Think you’re on your phone too much? Try this quiz If you think you may be addicted, try going without your phone for an hour or two each day. If you still need help, try watching this video via WellCast:
Question source: pcmag.com
What are the top three uses of your phone?
Survey accuracy +/- 3 percent, survey sent September 22
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40% Yay (Art classes are a nice way
This Matters: Three Years Foreign Language
for students to express themselves and should be required for two semesters to graduate.) Art is an important part of our lives and everybody should have an appreciation for the arts.” -Juliette Lowry, senior
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60% Nay (Two semesters of Art classes should be optional)
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If you don’t like art and you’re not good at it, it’s just another hassle you have to do when you could be focusing on something you like doing.” -Clare McHugh, sophomore
Retreats
reported by Maggie Dietrick
90% Yay (It is necessary and important to our education)
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Language looks good on college applications. Colleges say ‘Oh, she has taken three years of a language, she must be smart.’” -Hannah Nickol, junior
90% Yay (I like going on retreats.)
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Retreats are a growing experience and allow you to get closer to your peers.” -Nesa Rose, junior
10% Nay (Going on retreat isn’t worth missing school.)
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I personally didn’t go on retreat so I would say I don’t think it’s worth it. I chose not to go on it. I’m not very religious so I just didn’t want to go.” -Lindsay Janssen, sophomore
10% Nay (Language should be an optional part of our education)
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Students should be able to figure out if they like a language. They shouldn’t be forced to take it for three years because some people excel in language and some people don’t.” -Jackie Carnaghi, senior In Ceramics class, Lucie Marshall, sophomore, works on painting her project. photo by Katie Bowes
Playing a game on Junior Girls Retreat, the girls become closer to one another. photo by Katie Bowes
Columnist feels welcomed regardless of religious affiliation Catholic. There are many things that come to mind when I hear this word. I think of Chatard. I think of Mass. I think of theology classes. I think of Victoria Toetz, God. columnist Many students might come up with the same list of things when they hear the word ‘Catholic.’ However, I also have the feeling of not being Catholic here. One of the first things that comes to mind is how I feel at Mass. I love going to church and enjoy most parts of the Mass. I feel like I can really learn something from it. The only thing that I don’t like is coming down from my seat to stand in front of someone with my arms crossed. I then go back to my seat all while feeling like every person in my 6 class is staring at me because I wasn’t
raised in the same faith or church that they were. I know they’re not, but it’s still a weird misfit kind of feeling. The other time I sometimes feel out of place a bit is in theology class. Freshman year was the first time that I had ever been in or heard of a theology class. I went to New Augusta North (Pike township) from kindergarten to eighth grade. Teachers in public schools can teach the basics about religions like who founded it and when, but can’t really give a philosophy or explain beliefs. I didn’t struggle with the content of theology class because it was mostly the same as I had learned growing up in my Presbyterian church. At times freshmen year, I also felt behind because I was learning about Catholicism for the first time. While it is the same God and the same Bible stories, I had never heard of Reconciliation until freshman year. I had never heard of having to tell a priest your sins for forgiveness because I always have been
taught that God forgives our sins and for forgiveness we have to ask God. Also, while the meaning to the “Our Father” is the same, there are a few differences. I will admit that I messed up the prayer more than once freshman year. I probably should explain why I chose to go to Chatard if I’m not Catholic and was one of just three kids from my middle school who decided to go here. If I went to a public school, I would be at Pike High School. The Junior Class at Pike is about 800 students, which is roughly four times the size of my Junior Class here. I also chose Chatard because of the family. When I shadowed here in eighth grade, I felt like the entire school wanted me to be here and wanted me to become a student here. No matter Catholic or not, Chatard has made me feel welcomed, loved and appreciated from the minute that I walked through the door freshman year and every day after.
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Perspective is what matters
We are quick to belittle how much we have accomplished, but realizing the importance of perspective can help us realize that our accomplishments are no small matter. Frankie Kontor, class With how much we of 2017, sorts cans during the canned as a school community have accom- food drive in Novemplished it can be easy ber of 2013. to forget just how much we have achieved in a span of only a few years. This was the first year in adopting new requirements for the cafeteria food. Whether you like the The girls’ softball team whole grain won sectionals in 2014. requirements or not, it is important to recognize that we do have the benefit and option of healthy food choices. Many children and teens in extreme poverty may not have this oppor- The girls’ basketball team tunity. In Indiana won regionals in 2013. alone, more than 200,000 children and teens (ages 6-17) live in extreme poverty. In the 20122013 school year, students and faculty switched from paper to The theatre department the screen. took The Diary of Anne Although Frank to the regional Thespian conference and got the iPads fourth place in 2012. photo might not courtesy of Kelly Toetz have been the
ideal choice of technology for some, realizing how far the school has come with technology is quite an accomplishment. Most schools do not have individualized technology for every student or a learning management system like Canvas. Bishop Chatard has had the fortune of experiencing many city, sectional, regional, semi-state and state championships. When playing another team in a tournament championship and losing, it can be hard to realize the good that can come out of a loss. It can be character refining and perspective building. The reality is that making it to a sectional or regional Joseph Knight, class final game is a big of 2016, studies using his iPad during SRT. deal, counting that some schools have never even made it to a city tournament semifinal. Losing is hard for many, whether you lose in a semi-state basketball game, in theater state or in a Comedy Sportz match. A loss does not overshadow what you are capable of doing. Chatard has won a total of 15 state championships, has the title of “funniest school in the state,” a theater program that received eighth in the state for Anne Frank in 2013 and a yearbook that has been the top in the state for the past three years. Some schools have won more than us, but the greatest measure is not comparing what you don’t have, but with being happy what you have contributed and being proud in what The boys’ football team won state for the third time the school has in a row in 2012. photo by accomplished. Bridget Hutson
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SOUND OFF... If you could be any college mascot what would you want to be? reported and photos by Sydney Foster
“I would be a Purdue Boilermaker because I like that Purdue Pete always has his hammer with him.” -Becca Coan, junior
“I would be a Nebraska Cornhusker because I am from Nebraska.” -Joe McNulty, senior
“I would be a Butler Bulldog because I like bulldogs.” -Sophie Sergi, freshman
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iPh ne 6 is making BIG changes
“I like it better than my (iPhone) 4 because the camera is very high quality,” said Baldwin
The iPhone 6 has the most LTE of any smart phone on the market, “It’s been very fast, especially with sending messages or loading pictures.” said Hutson.
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Watkins upgraded his iPhone 4 to and iPhone 6. He said, “The screen display is much more clear and it looks like everything is in High Definition (HD).” “I never even noticed it had rounded edges until someone pointed it out, so it’s really not a big deal,” said Dan Hutson, sophomore
Hutson said, “not having to type in my password every time but still having my phone protected is really cool.”
limmer, larger, faster, sleeker and all-around better. The completely new ones have been added. The new Health app tracks new Apple advertisements promise vast improveyour blood sugar, heart rate, and blood pressure and can conments to their latest models: the iPhone 6 nect you with trainers or doctors. Mr. Eric Quintana, The and the iPhone 6 Plus. gym teacher and technical support specialist, said, issue about the According to cnet.com, features of the “Some benefits of iOS8 are the new communibending of the iPhone 6 is new iPhone 6 include a larger screen cation specs they added as well as the camera one that concerned consumers. with crisper images, improved functions.” Baldwin said, “I was shocked when I LTE and Wi-Fi speeds, larger In terms of money, the iPhone 6 averages heard that was happening, but the phone memory capacity, and a higher $199 with a two-year contract and the is very thin so it is believable.” According quality camera. The iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus averages $299 with a to money.cnn.com, Apple has only had 9 plus features the same things two-year contract. Mr. Quintana said, complaints about the bending of the iPhone. except with a larger screen “The prices are comparable to previous and longer battery life. Emma However, two British teenagers posted a video iPhones so yes (it is worth it).” Both Baldwin, sophomore, upgraded of them bending the iPhone 6 plus in an Baldwin and Jamar Watkins, junior, her iPhone 4 to an iPhone 6. Apple store. According to cbsnews.com, agreed that they like their new iPhones She said, “it is a lot lighter and Consumer Reports ran their own test better than their old ones. thinner.” and found that “both iPhones seem Watkins said, “I haven’t experienced any Along with the upgraded modtougher than the Internet fracas drawbacks at this point.” Baldwin said els, Apple released its new software implies.” that she hasn’t noticed much of a difference update: iOS8. According to apple.com, it between her iPhone 6 and the other iPhones but includes many improved versions of already added the she doesn’t like iOS 8. present features such as the new quick reply, the Either way, Apple continues to put out new and improved ability to send voice messages through the iMessage app, technology. As for what’s next, Mr. Quintana said, “Apple, second and a new feature on the keyboard that predicts what the to Google, is the most innovative company in the world, so who next word in the text will be. In addition to these features, TM Anna Giudice knows?”
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Rad, man! Collier goes retro
to the right: Seniors Erin Wallander, Maggie Wagner, and Will Collier, senior columnist, pose dressed in all denim with science teacher, Ms. Stephanie Theis on “Monochromatic Mass” day during Homecoming Week (photo courtesy of Collier) above: Grace Burns, senior, shows off her crocs. below: Birkenstocks, no longer allowed in school dress code, worn by senior, Erin Weaver. photos by Sydney Foster
Mullets, jean jackets, disco music, lava lamps and elevator shoes. Besides describing my ideal first date, what do all of these things have in common? Some may call them old-fashioned; some may call them strange; some may even call them “the glory days.” I, however, call them retro. It’s seems like our society is made up of constantly changing fads and trends. One day you might look like the bee’s knees in your new pants, and then the next day you’ve suddenly become out of style and have to go buy a new pair. Let’s take the almighty Croc for example. Crocs were invented in the late 1700’s by an American peasant named Elliot Croc who wanted his feet to feel like they were stuck inside of a rubber prison. Time passes. Lots of time. Then, in the early 2000s, Crocs grew in popularity. Every celebrity from Snooki to Dog the Bounty Hunter was rocking the new, hot shoe. However, after a few years of owning the supershoe, Croc sales started to plummet. People realized that 100 percent rubber shoes weren’t actually fashionable and that Dog the Bounty Hunter probably isn’t the person that should be considered a trendsetter. It would seem as if the shoe would inevitably become extinct. And so, the days of Crocs came to an end... Or did they? Just like many other “extinct” trends, Crocs resurrected. People started wearing the dang thangs again! Why? I have absolutely no idea. My guess is that the Crocs company probably started to slip $10 bills into the soles of their shoes or something like that. Whatever the case, Crocs became “retro” and a new must-have item. Anything that has gone OUT of style, only to come back INTO style can be considered retro. So, retro doesn’t just refer to clothes, it can apply to anything. Groovy, rad, psychedelic, bro. These aren’t just phrases your parents have used to embarrass you in front of your friends; they’re becoming retro phrases! The mullet, the pompadour, and the flat top - all hairstyles that are coming BACK into popularity. Red hots, Lemon Heads and Smarties - candies that have been seen as retro for years! I wouldn’t really consider myself retro. I’m perfectly content wearing a t-shirt and shorts most days. However, when an opportunity arises for me to go retro, you know I’m taking it. For example, homecoming week provided an excellent opportunity for me to wear all denim (aka a Canadian Tuxedo). If you notice the picture, a few others decided to join in. It is strange, however, how retro trends seem to stem from only the past 60 years, or so. You don’t see anyone walking around in Roman togas claiming to be retro. Although it is tempting to walk into school wearing a complete 1700’s colonial outfit and be like, “Hey, look how retro I am.” I mean, it’s what Elliot Croc would have wanted. Fads, trends, clothes, and hair are always going in and out of style. My best advice would be to never change your style because some day you may become the trendsetter. I guess there’s really two things I’ve learned after pondering this topic: wearing a jean jacket makes you feel like Chuck Norris and retro never goes out of style.
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More than ink
Getting and having tattoos requires comittment
According to NBC News in 1999, only 21 percent of people could say that someone in their household had a tattoo. Now that number has almost doubled to 40 percent. Forbes Magazine reported that tattoos are becoming more acceptable in the workplace. At Chatard, tattoos don’t even go into consideration during the hiring process. “(We consider ourselves) equal opportunity employers. We focus the decision on how committed that person is and how they present themselves,” Ann Taylor, Vice Principal of Academics, speaking on behalf of herself and Deacon Rick. Due to its uprising of popularity, especially in youth, others ask . “Why would you want to permanently mark your body?” . The answer for many is simple according to Youthvoices.net. expression. With at least 21,000 tattoo parlors in America, that task for self-expression becomes easier to accomplish. “I can understand why someone would want a tattoo, but I think people should only get one if it has a deep meaning,” Brian Hannon, senior, said. In Chatard’s zip code (46220), there are four tattoo parlors, which are in walking distance from the school. Lily Poe, senior, has had a tattoo for over a year and couldn’t be happier with it. Poe was 16 when she got the saying “let it be” with a dove flying over the words tattooed on her wrist. “(My tattoo is a) constant reminder to let the little things go,” Poe said. With regard to her future, Poe said she wasn’t worried about getting turned down for a
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job. “I think I’ll be fine. It’s small enough to hide with a bracelet (if need be).” Poe had her tattoo done by one of her mom’s friends and thinks it looks great. “I kept bugging my mom and she finally gave in and let me get one.” Hannon wanted to get his tattoo ever since the rugby team won nationals three years ago. His parents wanted him to wait since he was only a freshmen at the time. After winning nationals for the second time his junior year, his parents allowed him to get a tattoo. Hannon was 17 when he got an Irish cross tattooed on the inside of his left ankle at MidWest Tattoo Company. Hannon chose his ankle because it was somewhere conservative and could hide it. “My teammates, coaches and everyone I’ve met through rugby has helped me grow as a person; rugby has made me who I am today,” Hannon said. As for how the tattoo could impact his future career, he isn’t worried “I don’t believe anyone will see it because it will always be covered.” “I will always like my tattoo, even when I’m older and it’s faded,” Poe said. “It’s a part of who I am.” TM Madison McClung
Senior Lily Poe has a tattoo on her wrist. photo by Sydney Foster.
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If you had a tattoo, what would it be?
“I would have a polar bear because I’m so icy,” said Spencer Antos, senior
Tattoo facts According to Weirdfacts.com
Your skin is pierced 50 to 3000 times per minute by the tattoo machine when you get a tattoo. The most popular tattoo images are angels and hearts.
Americans spend a staggering $1.65 billion on tattoos each year.
‘Tattoo’ is one of the most misspelled words in the English language.
Women are more likely to get their tattoos removed as compared to men. ‘Holiday’ is the name given to the area where the color of the tattoo has faded.
“Having this Latin saying (what have you come) would challenge me both for teaching and monastic life,” said Sister Kathleen Yeadon, religion teacher. “I would have this tattoo on my back because it is my favorite quote,” said Lily Li, senior.
Photos by Katie Bowes and Sydney Foster.
What to look for:
The risks. . .
• All equipment should be single service and then discarded.
• A skin infection might cause redness, swelling, and pain is possible after tattooing.
According to the Department of Health. Tattooists must: • Wear gloves when tattooing.
• Each needle and tube set should be individually packaged, dated, sealed, sterilized and opened immediately prior to your tattoo. •Appropriate disinfectants should be used to clean the work area after tattoo application.
From MayoClinic.org: • Tattoo dyes can cause allergic skin reactions.
• Sometimes bumps called granulomas form around tattoo ink. •Bloodborne diseases. If the equipment used for your tattoo is contaminated with infected blood, you can possibly contract tetanus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
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You would never guess that...
We see the faculty everyday when we step through the doors to start school and step out of the doors at the end of the day, but how much do we really know about them? Would you know which faculty member is on a dragon boat racing team, or which faculty member took a stand-up comedy class? Play the faculty matching game to find out! What’s at stake: A $20 Qdoba Gift Card for the first person who turns in their answers to Room 210 with 100 percent correct. TM Lucy Eisgruber Answers will be posted on the-BluePrint.org once a winner has been named.
Word Bank: Mr. Joe Breitbach, math teacher
1.“I sat and ate ice cream with Angelo Bertelli (Notre Dame football player and Heisman winner) and his grandchildren before a Notre Dame football game. (He bought me the ice cream!)”
Mrs. Elaine Carson, fine arts teacher
2.“I was a director of a washboard band at Ball State
Ms. Mallory Curtin, English teacher
3.“I paddle on a dragon boat racing team
University and played spoons and the ukulele.”
(Indy SurviveOars) that competes internationally.”
Mrs. Lorie Homan, Director of Technology
4.“I have parachuted 13 times and was once the victim of an
Ms. Beth Jacobs, business teacher
5.“I went to Australia and New Zealand between my junior
Mr. Doug Johnson, math teacher Mrs. Robin Kontor, Director of Student Life Mrs. Michelle Kowal, academic support Sr. Susan Lindstrom, theology teacher Mr. Greg Miller, history teacher Mrs. Julie Piller, English teacher Ms. Brenda Seager, social studies teacher Mrs. Renae Stoudt, social studies teacher Mr. Larry Vanore, social studies teacher
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armed robbery.”
and senior year in high school for three weeks as part of the People to People Student Ambassador Program.”
6.“I decorate cakes as a hobby. I have taken cake decorating classes and make cakes for friends and family.”
had an A+ average through four years of Spanish and 7.“Iwon a free trip to Mexico each of those summers.”
8.“I took a stand-up comedy class one summer. I did my stand-up routine at Crackers Comedy Club.”
9.“I have a road named after my family. I lived there along
with my grandparents and two sets of aunts and uncles.”
“I have gone bungee jumping out of a hot air balloon.” 10. “I play the 5-string banjo.” 11. “I still ride the bike I received for my 10th birthday.” 12. “I have one of my paintings from high school hanging in 13. the Dearborn County Courthouse.”
14.“My dad was a police officer, and our family pet was the K-9 dog.”
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One may hear the phrase “I am so proud to be a part of Chatard” throughout the day and at school events. However, what does it really mean to be a part of Bishop Chatard? Mr. Tyler Mayer, Executive Director of Advancement and Enrollment Management, said, “If I had to describe in one word of what it means to be a part of the Trojan community, it would be ‘genuine.’ I get to be a part of something bigger than myself. My proudest moment of being a Trojan is always at St. Augustine’s Prom because it shows who we are. I see how the students treat the guests so well, and it’s how I want them to always be to any other person they might meet.” TM Cecelia Stonner Here is what some have to say about being a Trojan...
“Home. Everyone here is so kind, and my sister went here so I’m following in her footsteps.” - Zach Elcesser, freshman
“Family. I am proud to go here because I feel accepted by everyone, and I accept everyone.” - John Sokol, sophomore
“Interesting. There is a variety of students that go here. Also, everyone participates in activities offered at Chatard like sports, Homecoming Week and clubs.” - Luca Ruby, junior
“Community. There are so many opportunities to meet people and reach out to people.” - Hayley Smith, senior
“Home. This has been my second home for over two decades. It’s a place of employment as well as another resource for worship and practicing my faith. I have stayed grounded in my faith because of working here and enjoy an environment that not only allows one to pray but encourages it.” - Mr. Greg Miller, history teacher
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Up Next: Beauty and the geek breaks naked AmishTitle prison in the dark
Approximately one in every four Americans watch reality TV shows shown by a survey done by Lab42.com. "Some are kind of funny, but some are kind of stupid and pointless and sometimes even creepy," said Kayla Zehner, sophomore, while talking about the recent production of outrageous and weird reality shows. Some of the shows include Dating in the Dark, Naked and Afraid, Love Prison, Breaking Amish and Beauty and the Geek. A&E, Lifetime, TLC and The CW are all TV networks that produce and air reality programs of some type. Dictionary. com defined a reality show as, " ... a TV program or film that portrays non actors interacting or competing with each other in real but contrived situations, allegedly without a script." In simpler terms, people who are not actors and don't read off a script are filmed and then put on TV for other people’s entertainment. "I think parts of a show are scripted but others may be candid," said Ava Warren-
TV Schedule Sixty-seven percent of programs on TV are reality shows and these are just a few running now:
Mondays at 10 p.m. -Love Prison (A&E) Tuesdays at 8 p.m. -The Voice (NBC) Wednesdays at 10 p.m. -Naked & Afraid (Discovery) Fridays at 9 p.m. -Beauty and the Geek (CW) Sundays at 9 p.m. -Breaking Amish (TLC)
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felt, junior. She also added, "I think most of the plot is planned out because the producers have to base the shows plot off of what the viewers want to see." Recently, a few television channels have started to produce even more outrageous
More than 70 percent of TV viewers watch some type of reality TV shows.
shows. Meeting a stranger and dating them in the dark, being stranded in the wild to survive naked and even escaping your lifelong religion and beliefs to try and restart your life are just some of the new and crazy reality shows being produced and advertised
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on TV. In another study, reality TV watchers are even higher than one in four. According to Jobmonkey.com, since 2000, over 70 percent of TV viewers watch a form of reality show, and the numbers have risen to about 77 percent since then. Blogs.mapsofworld.com asked viewers why they choose to watch reality TV and about 66 percent of both men and women said it was because they were bored and had nothing better to do. "They (the TV producers) are running out of things to come up with and are just making weird shows to get viewers," said Warrenfelt about her feelings towards weird reality shows. However, she also said, "It's something to watch and is interesting at times." So why are these seemingly pointless and random shows getting all this attention? Joseph Knight, junior, said, “I think they’re absolutely ridiculous.” However, Knight did admit he watched reality TV occasionally. He added, "The weirder the show, the better it will do." TM Sian Rhodes
Or not?
Which reality shows were a big hit to viewers and which of them weren’t?
What’s working
according to Time magazine, the 10 most popular reality shows of all time:
Survivor American Idol The Bachelor Newlyweds (Jessica & Nick) Project Runway
Real Housewives of Orange County Jon & Kate plus 8 Jersey Shore The Osbournes The Hills
What didn’t
Kid Nation - kids attempting to build a society - lasted one season Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire - marriage annulled - ended after 1 episode. I Wanna Marry Harry - dating show with Prince Harry look-a-like ended after eight episodes.
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This A&E show puts two complete strangers- one man and one woman- on an island. They are exposed to extreme environments and have to survive by finding food and water. “These brazen and bold couples will get acquainted with each other and their new surroundings very quickly, forcing them to question and test everything they may think they know about their acquired survival skills and instincts,” according to A&E. This NBC show takes us through the process of up and coming singers. They start off with blind auditioning where judges hear but don’t see the contestants. After, they are put on a team where they battle to get to the live shows in hopes of winning a recording contract. This year’s judges are Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams and Adam Levine. Set in Australia, this reality show pairs a “beauty” (an attractive woman) and a “geek” (a man that has more intellect than social skills) together. These pairs live together and compete with the other pairs in a series of tests and competitions (such as quizzes on academic or social subjects). “By the end of the competition, many of the contestants say that they have learned much about interacting with people from a different social group,” according to the CW. TLC follows a group of young Amish men and women breaking from their conservative lifestyles and transitioning into the modern society in New York. Throughout the season, relationships are tested, hard life choices are made and family ties are cut while these adults pursue their life dreams.
Love Prison addresses the growing popularity of online dating. An online couple is put on a deserted island together in a house to live for a week. The only problem? They’ve never met in real life. This show tests if people can really find love without meeting in person for a while or if their relationship is doomed and based on their internet persona.
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I think it would hurt less if I hit my head against this wall instead of taking this AP Physics test. My whole body is gasping for air. “Do you think I should be a giant egg for Halloween?” “No.” You are the definition of Russian fabulousness. I almost got in a car crash at Chick-fila, but at least I would have died in my happy place. Can I just hand him my tears instead of taking the test? Ladies, consider fall your official memo. Leg shaving has been suspended til April. Guys, it doesn’t cost extra anymore to add queso or guacamole on a Q’doba burrito. This is revolutionary. My toes are like little beauty and the beast people. My teachers are on a first-name basis with me, so I’m on a first-name basis with them. I was at home just, ya know, casually listening to Michael Jackson. You can take the Chatard out of the football player but you can’t take the football player out of Chatard. 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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Doodling
proves to be beneficial in remembering material
Flowers, dots, stick figures or a series of scribbles fill the margins of many students’ notebooks. While some believe these doodles may be mindless and distracting to students, research suggests that doodling is not only a good way to ease student boredom but can also enhance learning. A 2009 study by Dr. Jackie Andrade, a psychology professor at the University of Plymouth found that, on average, people who doodled during a lecture, meeting or speech retain about 29 percent more information than nondoodlers. According to the study, doodling “aids concentration by reducing an individual’s capacity to daydream.” For some, like senior Colleen Gamache, the study holds true at school. Gamache keeps a small notebook with her during class in which she creates elaborate doodles and sketches. “Doodling actually helps me focus,” she said. “When I’m
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doing something with my hands, it helps me learn better.” Doodling does, in fact, help some students learn better. When a person gets bored, the brain begins to shut off or zone out. However, doodling provides the brain with just enough stimulation to keep it alert and able to retain information, making it an optimal time to learn. “If someone is doing a boring task, like listening to a dull telephone conversation, they may start to daydream,” said Dr. Andrade in an interview for livescience.com. “Daydreaming distracts them from the task, resulting in poorer performance. A simple task, like doodling, may be sufficient to stop daydreaming without affecting performance on the main task.” Gabriella Benko, senior, also finds herself doodling during many of her classes. “I
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don’t think it distracts me,” she said. “I think it helps me focus. I just like doing something with my hands.” Benko said she doodles the most during English classes because “that’s where many discussions are going on” and where she is required to think most open-mindedly. To quell any doubt about the benefits of doodling, experts have found that the notes of nearly all intellectuals are filled with doodles, most notably those notes of Mark Twain, Thomas Edison and Bill Gates. Even United States Presidents are known for being avid doodlers. Pages of notes from Ronald Reagan, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama have been found littered with doodles of faces, ships, arrows and various shapes. So if you want to achieve a higher grade or better understanding of the material, studies have shown that filling your notes with doodles will probably help. As Dr. Andrade added, “Doodling may be something we do because it helps to keep us on track with a boring task, rather than being an unnecessary distraction that we should try to resist doing.” TM Maggie Dietrick
, senior, doodled the designs on the page
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ith a leash in one hand and a toy in the other, dog owners find comfort from their outgoing and active pets. According to cbsnews.com, dog owners tend to be energetic, outgoing and rule followers, perhaps dogs enjoy environments with more activity and space. Emily Smith, junior, owns a cocker spaniel named Molly. She said, “I feel like dogs are more active and entertaining. Cats just lie down and don’t do much.” Smith is just one of 39 percent of U.S. households who have at least one dog (abcnews. com). Mr. Aryn Stack, math teacher, has a dachshund named Woodrow (Woody). He said, “We are always doing something together.” The source of a dog’s need for companionship can be found in its wild origins. According to moderndogmagazine. com, wild dogs can be found in packs and are very sociable
animals. This carries over to the domestic world of dogs. Mr. Stack said, “I like dogs better because personality wise they are more fun to play with.” Qualities found in dogs can easily be seen in their owners. Smith said, “I would say that dog people are very loving people in general. They treat (the dogs) as part of the family.” Despite the similarities, dogs and cats are seen as opposites, and their owners often feel the same way.
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urled up and purring, cat people enjoy the simpler and more mellow ways of their pets. According to cbsnews.com, cat owners tend to be introverted, open-minded and sensitive. They also scored higher on intelligence tests than dog people. Mrs. Kim Shaw, biology teacher, has a cat named Raquel Kitty. “Cat people tend to be more obsessed with their animals,” she said. Mrs. Shaw along with 33 percent of American
Science teacher Mrs. Kim Shaw’s cat, Raquel Kitty, sits on the couch. photo courtesy of Mrs. Shaw
Ti n k e r b e l l , Foster’s cat, i s a Ti g e r cat. photo courtesy of Sydney Foster
households own cats (abcnews. com) Jack Foster, sophomore, owns a cat named Daisy. He said, “I was raised as a cat person; I’ve never had a dog.” A CBS news article reported that in addition to the type of environment, another major factor of what type of pet people get is what they grew up with. Foster adds that cats make better lap pets than dogs and require a lot less maintenance. “Unlike dogs, cats form strong relationships usually with one person, so that makes cat people extra special.” According to moderndogmagazine.com, cat owners were twice as likely to live in an apartment complex and one third as likely to live alone. Cats can find many way to influence their owners. Mrs. Shaw said of Raquel Kitty, “She is my baby. I’d do anything for her.” Whether a cat person or a dog person, pet owners are very adamant about their connection to their pets. TM Anna Giudice
Pets to follow on popular social media sites Senior Erin Wallander and freshman Sarah Wallander’s dog Maisy has a Twitter page. @maisywallz
Jenna Graham, junior, has an instagram for her cats, Snickers and Coco. @catsofindy
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Cat owners prefer the simpler ways of life
Math teacher Mr. Aryn Stack’s dachshund, Woody, poses for a picture. photo courtesy of Mr. Stack S m i t h ’ s dog, Molly, is a cocker spaniel. photo courtesy of Emily Smith
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Alice Joson, junior, has an instagram for her cat Lizzy. @lizardthekitty
Senior Sami Stansberry’s dog Max is on instagram. @thedognamedmax
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Head to Head
Recent spike in concussions leaves coaches, parents and players in the shadow of fear. Lack of awareness may be to blame, but now coaches, former athletes and others in the public eye are speaking out about the dangers of concussions.
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he biggest youth football organization in America, Pop Warner, has recently seen a major drop in its participation. Many believe this decline is due to recent reports on the long-lasting effects on concussions. This dilemma is instilling fear in many. In 2010, the Pop Warner youth football organization (ages 5-16) reached all-time highs in participation, with 248,899 players. Over the next two years, the number dropped by 9.7 percent to 225,287 players. To counteract the fear, organizations have introduced “heads up” football, a program promoting proper form tackling to prevent head injuries. However, some are not worried about receiving a long-term injury. “I really don’t have any fear getting a concussion during football; it doesn’t happen enough to my knowledge that it would affect me,” said Patrick Sowinski, junior football player. Sowinski is the starting cornerback on the varsity football team. According to CBS Denver, cornerbacks receive the most concussions out of any position in the NFL. “I wouldn’t think cornerbacks would get the most concussions so that sort of warns me more,” said Sowinski. This doesn’t affect him on Friday nights, however, because he said these statistics don’t cross his mind during games. However, the growing fear in concussions has grabbed the attention of popular figures across the country, including the president himself. “I would not let my son play pro football,” said President Barack Obama in an interview with the New Yorker. He later compared professional football players to smokers, in the regard that they understand the dangers of their actions. But football isn’t the only sport suffering from the concussion epidemic. Soccer players, parents and fans see concussions impacting their sport as well. Caleb Kobets, junior football and soccer player recently suffered a concussion after playing in a soccer game. “Since I play football and soccer, I have seen both sports up close, and I would’ve never expected to receive a concussion in
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soccer,” said Kobets. northern California filed a treatment with concussions in Mr. Jason Morgan, former lawsuit against Fédération games. According to the report, athletic trainer, thinks society is more educated and aware of head injuries occurring in sports. “I believe that (lack of awareness of concussions) is why the number of concussions is increasing. This is not a negative thing, just a sign of how sports or times are changing,” said Mr. Morgan. When an athlete receives a head injury, they are referred to the athletic trainer. He will then evaluate their physical appearance and how they are feeling. If it is determined they have a conJunior soccer player Luca Ruby goes for a header during a game against Park cussion, the athletic trainer will Tudor. The average impact speed of a soccer ball being headed by a player is refer them to a doctor and wait 70 miles per hour. photo by Katie Bowes for that doctor to clear them to play. Internationale de Football Ashigh school soccer players have In February, a group of socsociation (FIFA), the governreceived more concussions than cer players and parents from ing body for soccer, about their wrestlers, basketball, baseball
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With a rising number of concussions each year, take a look into the anatomy of a concussion from the view of a football player.
1. After a hit to the head, energy is transmitted from the helmet to the brain.
2. The brain moves freely inside
the skull, banging against the bone and bruising the brain.
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and softball players combined. One aspect people may forget is that football has helmets and pads. “Even though football might be more hard-hitting, soccer is a lot more physical than most people think. I think this is why there is a lack of awareness of concussions in soccer,” said Kobets. “I have certainly seen a better awareness of concussions and proper tackling over my years of coaching here. Our coaching staff knows how to handle these things, so there should not be any fear in receiving this kind of injury,” said Mr. Dave Whittemore, assistant football coach. TM
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Fast Facts 228 NFL players were diagnosed with a concussion during the 2013 season.
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136,000 students experience a concussion during the academic year Over 50 high school or younger football players in more than 20 states since 1997 have been killed or have sustained serious head injuries on the field Most concussions go undiagnosed in football and hockey. The number of actual concussions is seven times higher than the number diagnosed Info from americanheadachesociety.org
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Fantasy Football makes NFL football more engaging
antasy sports gross over $3 billion dollars annually and involves over 33.5 million Americans according to finance.yahoo.com. Fantasy football alone involved more than 25.8 million Americans in 2012. Similar to how the NFL runs, the fantasy football season kicks off with a draft, where each participant chooses their players in a series of rounds. This can be done online or in person. ESPN, Yahoo and CBS sports are the three leading fantasy football sites according to ibtimes.com. “(Draft day) is intense in the sense that the whole season is riding on who you pick,” said Tucker Lewis, junior who competes with 12 people in his league. “Once you choose your team it can’t change unless you trade with people.” Lewis is currently in 2nd place out of 12 as of 11/6. “If you have a bad draft, your team isn’t good, so it’s a pretty important day,” said Nik Sullivan, freshman who plays through ESPN games. “I hope for the best players available.”
Students look at their fantasy football league during SRT or study halls. photo by Katie Bowes
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Mr. Jeff Bach, chemistry teacher, uses an auction system instead of the NFL draft system, which gives each manager $200 to spend on players. Individual players range from $67 to $1, and go to the highest bidder. In an ongoing league, you can keep former players for one year. “It keeps you engaged the entire time during the draft, not just waiting for your turn, and it gives everyone equal opportunity to get players,” said Mr. Bach. He added, “The season can’t be won on draft day, but it can be lost. It’s hard to recover if you have a horrible draft.” Once the draft is complete, fantasy football uses eight offensive players each week to form your “active roster” and the performances of each player earn points. For defensive points, the manager chooses a team defense in most leagues but sometimes the manager may choose individual players. At the end of each week these points are totaled to determine your score. “(The scoring system) is accurate because they take all of the important statistics into the points system,” said Lewis. Being a fantasy football manager does take up time. “I spend 30 minutes a day (on fantasy football)” said Sullivan. “Changing people around, checking injuries and checking other teams is important so that you play the right people to maximize your points each week.” Mr. Bach spends just under three hours a week and all day on Sunday on his team. “When I’m home, I’m looking at a minimum of three devices, my iPad, laptop and TV,” he said. Mr. Bach is currently in 11th place out of 12 as of 11/6. Some of this time has to be spent rearranging teams following injuries. Footballoutsiders.com has created an Adjusted Games Lost (AGL) statistic, which follows how many games would’ve been changed had starting players not been
injured. “Injuries can take out your best point producers and force you to put bad players in your lineup,” said Lewis. Along with injuries, suspensions can also hurt a fantasy football team. The NFL has had 31 players suspended this season according to sbnation.com. “Suspensions have been worse than injuries this year because big name players have been the ones suspended,” said Mr. Bach. “It affects your team when you have nobody to replace them. For example, Adrian Peterson cost (me) $67 and played only one game.” Leagues can consist of friends, family, coworkers, or strangers. Mr. Bach plays with his college fraternity brothers. “It’s a good reason to get together to watch games or at least talk trash online,” he said. “It may not be real talk, but at least it starts the conversation.” “Playing with your friends is fun, but since you see them everyday, if they beat you, you will never hear the end of it,” said Lewis. “It’s a fun way to be competitive with your friends and it really shows your football knowledge.” TM Emma Kinghorn
Mr. Jeff Bach, science teacher, checks to see how his fantasy football team is doing. photo by Sydney Foster
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Which do you prefer? Whether the sport be football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, baseball, softball, soccer or cross country, Trojan athletes work hard to master their sports. After a long workout, about 47 percent of Trojans reach for water to replenish their bodies according to a survey sent to the school on Sept. 22.
Jenna Hedlund drinks chocolate milk after a cross country meet.
Chocolate milk is called ‘nature’s sport drink,’ but. . .
According to theweek.com, chocolate milk is now being called “nature’s sports drink” by the National Dairy Council’s new “Got Chocolate Milk?” campaign. They argue that after a workout, athletes need to hydrate and restore their glycogen and protein. Chocolate milk replaces all of these as well as provide calcium and Vitamins D and B12 which provides more of those nutrients than water or gatorade. Gatorade replaces electrolytes and carbohydrates in your body. Indiana University conducted a study in 2006 where nine cyclists biked until exhaustion. They drank either chocolate milk, a fluid replacement drink (similar to Powerade and Gatorade) or a carbohydrate replacement drink (similar to Protein Shakes). The nine cyclists then biked until exhaustion again four hours later. The test was repeated three times on three different days. The researchers found that the cyclists who drank the chocolate milk and the fluid replacement drink outperformed those who drank the carbohydrate replacement drink. Although chocolate milk provides many benefits,
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Danielle Nondorf, sophomore, drinks Gatorade after a volleyball game.
from a Gatorade drinker . . . “I like to drink Gatorade after a practice because it does not only hydrate you and give you electrolytes, it also tastes really good. But if I was lifting I would prefer chocolate milk.” -Nick Miller, senior, basketball player
. . .cannot replace all nutrients after a workout.
it cannot replace all nutrients that a full-balanced meal can after a workout. Mrs. Tracie Judkins, health teacher, said, “In summer school, the kids did a project and they decided that chocolate milk is the best. But, chocolate milk has a lot of sugar.” Depending on the workout and intensity Mrs. Judkins said, “It is a matter of preference. All the drinks are good in moderation.” If athletes think about switching from Gatorade, water or chocolate milk, Mrs. Judkins said, “I don’t think that students need to switch from anything. They might need to if they feel like they are missing something from their body.” TM Victoria Toetz
from a milk drinker . . . “I like drinking a glass of chocolate milk after practice because it’s pretty easy to get and is better for you. That is what an article by Indiana University and USA Swimming says at least. I also drink a lot of water.” -Joe Barnes, senior, swimmer
Tyler Thompson, freshman, drinks water after a workout.
from a water drinker . . .
“I drink water after volleyball games and practice. I don’t like chocolate milk, and Gatorade never makes me feel hydrated. Water allows me to recover from practice better than chocolate milk and Gatorade.” -Emily Wuensch, senior, volleyball player
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Fall SportsRecap Girls Soccer “We had a good season. Our freshmen gained valuable experience and the upperclassmen showed a lot of improvement from August to October. With the returners coming back, the future is bright.” -Mr. Ben Reilly, girls soccer coach
Girls Volleyball “We had a strong season with having the second hardest schedule in the state. We didn’t finish as well as we wanted to, but this happens when you play great teams.” -Mr. Nick Wolf, girls volleyball coach
Boys and Girls Cross Country “Both seasons began with great expectations and optimism. The team returned a large group of seniors and a talented group of upperclassmen. The boys varsity team finished a strong 4th place in the city meet and the girls varsity team finished 2nd in the city meet.” -Mr. Dan Kinghorn, cross country coach
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“Bishop Chatard Trojan Football began the season on a high note defeating No. 3A state runner-up Brebeuf 17-14. They followed that with decisive wins over Cardinal Ritter, Broad Ripple and Roncalli. They continued defeating Noblesville, Guerin Catholic and Tech High School. The final record was 8-3 with wins over six of the top 64 teams in the state.” -Mr. Vince Lorenzano, football coach
“This year, the boys varsity soccer team was a very young team. Our four seniors helped the team to six wins overall; three in the first four games and three out of the last five. The Trojans advanced to the semifinals of the City tournament for the second straight season.” -Mr. Mike Pritchard, boys soccer coach
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Boys Tennis
“The season started out pretty slow and ended with a huge accomplishment for us. This season our biggest accomplishment was getting out of our sectional as a team.” -Ms. Megan Andress, girls golf coach photos by Katie Bowes and Sydney Foster
“The Trojans played three teams in the state’s Top 10, as well as two huge schools. A highlight was a 4-1 dual match win at Heritage Christian and two big wins at the Terre Haute North Invitational.” -Mr. Dan McNally, boys tennis coach