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TROJAN MATTERS May 17, 2017

Year in Review

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TROJAN MATTERS Volume 3, Issue 7

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The school year in review The biggest news stories and events of 2016-2017

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Cover illustration photo by Emma Kennedy

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A letter to the new BCHS principal

Experiment changes outlook

Mr. McNally says farewell to BCHS

MATTER Congratulations to. . . For Mrs. Katie Fisher, physical education teacher, and her husband Mr. Kyle Fisher, as they welcome new baby Klara Frances Fisher. She joins big sister Kylie. Godspeed to. . . All the staff and faculty leaving BCHS, especially Mr. Dan McNally who retires after 33 years here.

New BCHS Families: 85

Save the date Tomorrow - Graduation practice - 1 p.m. - Baccalaureate Mass - all are welcome - 6:30 p.m.

May 19 - Commencement ticket only - 6:30 p.m.

TROJAN MATTERS STAFF Editor-in-chief Blueprint editor Photo editor News editor Opinions editor Features editor Sports editor Publications advisor

Jacob deCastro Sian Rhodes Ellen Giudice Marissa Almack Emma Kennedy Sian Rhodes Katie Meek Mrs. Tracy Luke

Reporters

Abby McDonald Kacee Haslett Janie Gleaves

Photographers Abby Park Greta Horton Casey Storms Kylie Donaldson

May 23-26 - Underclassmen finals; last day of school - May 26

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.

Aug. 10 - First day of school

The staff reserves the right to edit letters for the length and clarity. Trojan Matters is the monthly news magazine produced by the Publications class. In addition, daily news updates can be found online at theBluePrint.org. Letters/Comments can be submitted through The Blueprint or dropped off in the Publications Room (210).

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Yearbook distribution scheduled for summer The yearbook staff will complete the yearbook when the final sports team completes its season which is usually the end of May or beginning of June. Walsworth Publishers, the company which publishes the Citadel, takes approximately 6-8 weeks to finish printing

700 books and putting the covers on them. The estimated ship date is the last week of July. The Class of 2017 will be notified via email, social media and word of mouth when they can pick up their books. The day will include a prayer service, yearbook pick up and an

invitation to work retreats and dinner. It is tentatively planned for Aug 5. If a grad can’t attend, their friends or parent may pick up their yearbook for them. All other students will pick up their yearbooks during student orientation Aug. 8. •Kacee Haslett

Parking registration information

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for 2017-2018, students will receive an email with a link from Mr. Reilly to fill out registration forms. The Class of 2018 will have the first opportunity to register for their parking spot and pass. The registration forms will come out before school ends, according to Mr. Reilly. He

I'm not good at looking at a calendar. Will you tutor me in life? I think if I was a dog, I'd be a Maltese. My mom changed her Facebook password so I can't log in anymore. Wait, is it undercase or capitalized?

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“Parking is a problem,” said Mr. Ben Reilly, vice principal, “there are a lot of cars and not many spots.” As more sophomores begin to drive themselves to school, the parking lot fills with more and more cars and some students wonder if they will even have a spot next year. To sign up for a parking spot

If I measured myself in centimeters, I would be so much taller.

You smell like dusty ravioli.

said, “I usually give a heads up, so that it’s not a surprise. My intention is not to [prevent kids from having spots].” •Kacee Haslett

My nose is going blind. I'm in Latin, but I can't write Roman numerals. Wait, what if I fainted from passing out?

1. Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran 2. Ten Feet Tall - Wrabel 3. Body Like a Back Road Sam Hunt 4. The Remedy - Jason Mraz 5. Moonlight - Ariana Grande

6. Wings - Little Mix 7. Unwritten - Natasha Bendingfield 8. Good Friend - Quinn XCII 9. Love - Lana Del Rey 10. It Ain't Me - Kygo ft. Selena Gomez

I'm never wearing sandals again ever in my whole life. I think I broke my leg, but I'm walking on it, so maybe not. The Admirals in Geist is like an exclusive club I'm never going to be a part of. Every time I get stressed, I start talking in British.

TROJAN MATTERS Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, I want to thank Kacee Haslett for the nice article highlighting four of our substitutes. We are very fortunate to have a staff of dedicated substitutes. When the article was written, Mr. Pat Sheehan was on vaca-

Coordinator appreciates all substitute teachers tion. Mr. Sheehan has substituted at Bishop Chatard since his retirement as a US Postal Inspector. He has been our most dedicated substitute, knows our students by name, attends many of their extra-curricular activities and loves being here. We

are very blessed to have him on our substitute staff. Thank you for letting me recognize Mr. Sheehan. Sincerely, Mrs. Barb Gaffney, school receptionist and coordinator of substitutes

Lightning is just God taking a selfie. Alligators don't live in California because then they'd have to walk through Texas. North Dakota's out there. . .all it has is South Dakota.

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May 17, 2017

The school year in review... Aug. 5 marked the

opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio summer Olympics. Some stars in the games for the United States included Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky in swimming, Simone Biles in gymnastics and Allyson Felix in track. The United States “won” the games, bringing home 121 medals; 46 were gold.

On Sept. 4, 2016, Mother Teresa was canonized a saint. While her title is now St. Teresa, "Mother" is a habit for many. Pope Francis said, “With great spontaneity, I think we will continue to call her Mother Teresa.” She is credited with performing two healing miracles and improving the quality of life of the poor in India.

Nov. 18, 2016 was a

big day for those fighting the Zika virus. The World Health Organization lifted the global health emergency state that Zika had held for nine months. Zika particularly affected South America, central Africa and the Caribbean. More than 5,000 USA cases were reported. Although the hype has died down, Zika is still a threat to travelers.

The Chicago Cubs were the talk of the country this past year. On Nov. 2, they ended their 108-year drought with a World Series Championship. They won the series in game 7 with a score of 8-7 over the Cleveland Indians. Some of the key players include Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez.

...around the world

On Aug. 11, American Sign Language teacher Ms. Devin Hasty, welcomed her first class at BCHS. Miss Hasty has a unique, hands-on point of view for the class as she is deaf. She has been able to teach not only her students, but the entire BCHS community about deaf history and culture. Photo: Casey Maexner

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Students had a few more minutes of sleep this year. Starting Aug. 11, 2016, classes began at 7:50 a.m. compared to last year’s 7:35 a.m. start time. This allows time for students to meet with teachers with the implementation of zero period. Another change was the shortening of Student Resource Time (SRT) and changing its name to “homeroom.”

On Aug. 26, 2016 a tornado touched down near BCHS, knocking out the power. School was dismissed early and practices were canceled. The strong winds left many trees down, branches strewn and the baseball outfield fence battered.

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Jan. 20 marked the start of

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at BCHS Following the announcement of Deacon Rick Wagner dropping his principal title, Mr. Joe Hansen was hired in November. He begins officially July 1, 2017 Mr. Hansen has been spending time here since the beginning of the second semester to learn the ropes. He currently serves as principal of St. Roch school.

•Janie Gleaves

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After 33 years, chemistry teacher Dan McNally will teach his last class this month. Thousands of students have been through his classes, and it will be tough to see him leave. Mr. McNally has made an impact not only in classrooms, but also on the courts. Mr. McNally retired from coaching tennis last year. See story p. 6.

Photo: Kylie Donaldson

After leading teams to seven state championships as head coach here, Mr. Vince Lorenzano announced his retirement Dec. 5, 2016. He retires as one of the most successful coaches in the history of Indiana high school football. After 14 years, he has left his mark. Mr. Lorenzano will continue to serve as director of wellness and safety. Mr. Rob Doyle will take over as varsity head coach next year.

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On Feb. 22, 2017 Abby Williams and Libby German, two teens from Delphi, Indiana, disappeared from the woods where they had met for a hike. Their bodies were found later that month, and the community has been mourning the loss of the 13 and 14-year olds. The search for the person who committed the crime is ongoing, and police are offering rewards for anyone who has information regarding the investigation.

The Dakota Access Pipeline caused quite a stir in politics. It is a proposal to run an oil line underground for 1,200 miles, starting in North Dakota and ending in Illinois. The fight is over at the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's spiritual camps and burial sites which may be disrupted to accommodate the pipeline. On Jan. 24, 2017, President Trump signed orders to advance the construction. After confusion and protest however, there is no official progress on the pipeline.

Donald Trump’s presidency. In an election that captured the world’s attention, President Trump went from businessman/reality show host to commander-in-chief of the free world. His “Make America Great Again” campaign won him the vote of the electoral college 306-232. While the popular vote went to his opponent Hilary Clinton, the electoral college vote is law and President Trump became the country's 45th president.

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TROJAN MATTERS Staff Opinion The student body wholeheartedly welcomes our new principal, but would like mention a few items to put on his list. Dear Mr. Hansen, As you step up to be the next principal here, there are many aspects that we love about our school that, as students, think should be kept the exact same. We know you’ll see why we love BCHS. However, there are a few suggestions that could be updated for a better upcoming year. First and most importantly, the dire necessity that absolutely needs to be kept is the famous

Photo: Kylie Donaldson

Chatard cookie. Let’s face it: cookies are a beloved tradition in this school. We had a little scare when they disappeared from the lunch line earlier this year, but thankfully they have been restored to their proper, honorable place. In order to ensure the happiness and well-being of the student body, this is where they must remain. Try them. You’ll see. Another important activity that we enjoy and hope to see return is the annual tradition

of the

Walk-a-Thon/Talent Show/Powder Puff day. For most of us, it signaled that we

are near the end of all the tests, homework and constant stress. It helped us break our spring fever because we knew that soon enough, another school year would have passed. This is why many of us are pining for its return, at least the walk even if there’s no color run. Lastly, here is one of the biggest requests:

backpacks. It has been our most common

plea since it became against school policy to carry one through the school day. We understand that if this were to be allowed again, it

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would make the hallways a little tighter and the classroom floors a little less spacious. But we believe that these negatives of backpacks are greatly outweighed by the benefits. For example, there would be a significant drop in the number of tardies to classes because students would actually have time to finish up last minute notes at the bell or get books for their next class or catch up

with a friend that they don’t normally see or simply use the restroom. We have tried without them and with drawstring bags. Can we please try giving us our backpacks back? We hope you’ll consider our requests. But, most importantly, we would like to give a warm welcome to you Principal Hansen, and we hope that you come to love it here as much as we do. Sincerely, The BCHS student body 4

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A Day in the Life: The uniform edition

The Trojan Matters staff asked teachers and students to participate in a social science experiment where they would switch dress codes for a 9-day period. The teachers were asked to dress in the student uniforms while the students were asked to dress within the teachers’ restrictions.

Miles Lockrem The teachers’ uniform was fun for the first three days. I had just enough clothes to have each day be unique and fun. I got lots of stares from the students and I felt very subconscious about how I looked where as with the student uniform, I knew no one really cared how I looked. The next week was a Sophomore pain. That Monday I did Miles Locknot want to dress up at rem sports a pair of classic all and I had basically worn my whole wardrobe slacks with a white button (which is a little sad) I even up shirt and went shopping to get new a pair of clothes to wear. Overall, I loafers. love the student uniform.

Mr. Miller

I liked the idea of already knowing what I was going to wear, but I also had several polos because I collect BCHS wear. However, if I were a student I think I would have to do a lot more laundry. I only had to wash my clothes twice the entire experiment. I wore three different pairs of khakis so that was beneficial, but some of the pairs were worn twice. This is good practice for when my daughter is ready for high school or even Christ the King. I think as a parent I would like this... except the cost of buying the uniform. Mr. Greg Miller, history teacher, styles his Friday spirit wear to follow the rest of the student body.

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Haylie Hall Dressing up the first couple of days was different. I had to get up earlier to make sure that my clothes were appropriate. I had to make sure the dresses were not too short, and that my clothes were not too tight. It took me longer to get ready in the mornings than usual. I would set my alarm clock earlier. Toward the end of the second week, I started to run out of clothes. When choosing my clothes in the morning, I had to make sure

Junior Haylie Hall poses to display her outfit of a patterned dress, jean jacket and scandals.

that they were not too dressy but not too casual. Wearing uniform before this experiment was boring and got old really quickly. Now that I know how hard it is to keep up your appearance and how long it takes to get ready in the mornings, I greatly appreciate wearing uniform.

Mrs. Luke I have no clue how you could complain about uniform. I have always said that, but these past two weeks, I have lived it and LOVED IT. Things I love - no decision-making in the morning, no stress of “Does this look okay?,” incredibly comfortable and wearer-friendly. One day I woke up later than usual, but the 2-minute drill of putting on the khakis and the uniform shirt saved me time and energy and I was out the door. I realize that I only did this experiment for two weeks and many of you have worn uniform for 12 years, but, it’s easy. Mrs. Tracy Luke, publication adviser, wears the students’ Why would you want a simple thing like getting dressed to be everyday uniform with a school sanctioned blue polo a challenge? I know I am no fashion icon, and khaki pants. so my clothes or my look has never been a high priority, but this really puts it into perspective. Whether I am in a polo and tennis shoes or a “cute” outfit and heels, I am still working hard to be the teacher I am. My vote is Schoolbelles!! 5

TROJAN MATTERS May 17, 2017

After 33 years, Mr. McNally says goodbye to BCHS

Mr. Dan McNally works with Honors Chemistry students Adam Pemberton, sophomore and Vincent Victery, senior.

Mr. Dan McNally, chemistry teacher, has been part of the science and athletic departments here for more than three decades. While he didn’t have every student, he has made an impact to BCHS and the community. Even those who have never set foot in Room 102 have seen him rocking out at the play or graduation or have seen his students hyperventilating over a fact test. All who know him appreciate his love of science and teaching. We hate to see him go, but wish him the best of luck in this new adventure in his life. •Abby McDonald

Dear Bishop Chatard,

Chatard High School said ‘Hello’ to me in 1984, and now it’s farewell to Bishop Chatard HS. Thirty three years of experiences so deep and broad.... Six years teaching elsewhere in no way prepared me for this wonderfully supportive and nurturing environment. Thirty three years has taken my youth and replaced it with grey and wrinkles. It has taught me how to find the face of Christ in everyone I encounter. It has enhanced the belief that people must never stop striving to grow, and it has offered opportunities to do so. Thirty three years has changed my job description from being a facilitator of information and people to everyone worrying about what’s on Canvas.... from a setting where there was time to consider the affective domain to one where we are so occupied with the tangibles that we lose sight of the intangibles.... from a time when there were no doors on the bathrooms and we caught smokers to a time where we lock bathrooms. Heck, there used to be ash trays attached to the lobby walls. Oh yes, water COOLERS, too! Looking west, I’ve watched CTK build a gym. Looking south, I wonder why the annex hasn’t been razed. North, I’m still waiting for physics to experiment with bowling balls accelerating down Kessler, and east, sadly proves that softball is some way more important than tennis.

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Bottom line.... McNally - BCHS << BCHS - McNally. “The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all thy Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.” (Five bonus points to the first person who identifies that quote!) Profound thanks to all who have touched me. You were NOT abominably wicked.

Farewell BCHS, Mr. McNally 6

Mr. McNally with the girls tennis team in 1986.

Students share thoughts and memories of Mr. McNally Mr. McNally was and continues to be a great mentor to me as my tennis coach as well as my teacher. He has always been someone who is there for me. His lessons go far beyond the standard curriculum and we learn valuable lessons. He wants all of his students to be the best they can be. Mr. McNally is a blessing for all that he has done for Chatard. “ You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” ~ Sam Luke, Class of 2016

When I had a question in class, and he referred to me as ‘Fidel.’ ~ Jacob deCastro, Class of 2017

When I got 2,000 retweets so my class didn’t have to take the final and we still had to take it. ~ Abby Teed, Class of 2018 Walking into class some random day and he just blows something up. It made my day every time. ~ Clem Horlander, Class of 2018

We took a really hard quiz that made a couple people cry (and had to leave the room lol), so the next audio-daily-double he played for our test was “Big Girls Don’t Cry” (Fergie)! ~ Thomas Hirschfeld, Class of 2017

When he pulled me out of class to freeze a thin mint with a liquid nitrogen tank. It was glorious. ~ Jenna Wallander Class of 2010

He played for the band in the “Back to the 80s” spring musical, jamming out to his giant boom box in rehearsals. It was amazing. ~ Sarah Fillenwarth, Class of 2019

His joke about the Purdue fans from Kentucky is still one of the best jokes of all time. ~ Sean Hurley, Class of 2017

To this day, I remember the Fact of the Day ‘one by the prefixed unit.’ ~Kendri-k Haslett, Class of 1991

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International athletes show world class talent Kohli is an Indian international cricketer who is considered one of the best batsmen in the world. Currently captain of the Indian national team, Kohli was ranked eighth in ESPN’s list of the world’s most famous athletes of 2016. He has won multiple awards for his performance, such as ICC ODI player of 2012, a One Day International cricket competition run by the International Cricket Council. In addition, he has also won the BCCI’s, The Board of Control for Cricket in India, international cricketer of the year for the 2011-12 and 2014-15 seasons. He remains the highest paid player in the Indian Premier League, (IPL), with a 2.26 million dollar annual salary.

Virat Kohli

Bourdais is a French racecar driver and seen as one of the most successful drivers in American championship car racing with a total of 75 wins as of March 2017. Bourdais won three consecutive championship titles in 2004, 2005, and 2006. In 2008, Bourdais finished his first Formula One Championship race. Bourdais made his Indy Racing League (IRL) debut in 2005 Indianapolis 500.

Sébastein Bourdais

Gleeson won his first All-Star Award in 2016 and is only the second player to have won the Hurler and Young Hurler of the Year awards in the same year. - 2016. While there is no professional hurling, there is a hotly contested top amateur league of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship that has been around since 1887. The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final was listed in second place by CNN in its "10 sporting events you have to see live", after the Olympic Games and ahead of the FIFA World Cup The next All-Ireland Hurling Final is scheduled to be played in Dublin, in September 2017.

Harrington is a 38 year old Irish golfer that has slowly made his way up the pro leader board. His early victories in eight PGA European tours since 2000 gained him national attention. In 2004, he entered in 12 PGA tournaments and ranked in the top 25 for seven of them. Harrington began getting recognition after winning the PGA Honda Classic in 2015.

Padraig Harrington

Shohei Otani Otani, a 22-year-old baseball player, is nicknamed the “Babe Ruth of Japan” due to his amazing skills across the board. Otani is a right-handed pitcher, outfielder, and designated left-handed hitter for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, a professional team that is Japan’s equivalent of Major League Baseball. His impressive 102.5 mph fastball and 1.86 earned run average (ERA) have people's jaws dropping. Otani has been part of Nippon Professional Baseball since he was drafted at the age of 18. He has focused on improving his game with hopes of soon getting drafted to the MLB. He has said he will only consider teams that will allow him to both bat and pitch. •Katie Meek

Austin Gleeson

Percentage of players born outside the U.S. in men’s pro leagues National Football League - 3.5% National Basketball Assoc. - 25% Major League Baseball - 28% Major League Soccer - 60%

National Hockey League - 76% (Statistics using the 2016 seasons; information from each league website)

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Summer activities to do in Indiana Trips to the zoo, the Children's Museum or Holiday World are fun and the state parks offer some outside options, however Indiana has other unique attractions you might want to visit this summer: â&#x20AC;˘Katie Meek

This cave, a US National Natural landmark, located in Marengo, Indiana about 2 hours and 30 minutes away from Indianapolis contains some of the most beautiful natural features in the state. There are tours where you can explore the depths of this fascinating cave. The Crystal Palace Tour lasts about 40 minutes and highlights multiple rock formations. Another tour is the Dripstone Trail Tour, which is a mile long and covers a unique penny ceiling and totem pole stalagmites. Explore Marengo Cave and discover what Indiana has to offer. The cave is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and prices for tours vary depending on the places in the cave. MarengoCave.com

Marengo Cave

First Friday Food Truck Festival The FFFTF, the First Friday Food Truck Festival, continues this summer in downtown Indianapolis. This festival brings some of the city's most delectable food options to the Old National Centre. With more than 50 food trucks participating, plan to find 25 - 30 different food trucks that will delight every taste bud each Friday. It is nearly impossible to not enjoy the live music and some of the best food the city has to offer. It runs from now through Oct. 6. www.downtownindy.org/events/3486/first-friday-food-truck-festival

White Rock Park

This park is perfect for adventurous people with its 3-quarry water holes. There is plenty of space to hang out or to explore the high diving platforms, rope swings, zip lining, fishing and scuba diving (scuba diving is an extra cost and you must be certified). Located in Saint Paul, Ind., which is approximately 45 minutes southeast of Indianapoli,s and costs $15 per swimmer for the day, it is a desired destination for cliff diving. StPaulCliffs.com

Sugar Creek is known to be one of Indianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most scenic rivers that runs through Turkey Run State Park. The park itself does not offer canoe rentals but several services outside the park offer trips. Cost varies depending upon length of trip. If canoeing is not your cup of tea, they also offer kayaking and tube trips. Swimming is prohibited due to the dangerous current, but this will only add to your canoeing experience. clementscanoes. com, www.sugarvalleycanoes.com

Sugar Creek Canoeing