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Oct. 11, 1991-March 2, 2010 • Mayasich remembered as ‘kind and giving spirit’ See Page 8
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Faculty sport alternative transportation to save environment, money By Eric Villanueva ’11
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Facebook, Internet privacy becomes public record By Andrew Atallah ’10
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he beginning of the 21st century has often been hailed as the Age of Information, but it begs the question of just whose information it is the age of. With the increasing prevalence of social networking Web sites, a large amount of previously private information is now being made accessible and shared on the Internet. “The first thing we want everyone to understand about the Internet is that it’s all public domain,” said Brophy Dean Mr. Jim Bopp about the Internet at large. What this can mean to many students
Dr. Ewing discusses college, careers and hobbies. Page 3
is that colleges and potential employers they are applying to can search Facebook or other social networking sites for their account, and if their information is public, they can look at prospective students’ profiles. With the click of a mouse, stories from that weekend party or an embarrassing photo may not be so funny anymore. Last December, Facebook made all status updates, links, photos, videos and notes available to the entire Internet and most notably Google. Many industry experts claimed this was in a bid to compete with Twitter. Although this can be bypassed by readjusting one’s privacy settings, it still points to the
Summit on economy garners different reactions. Page 6
increasing availability of previously private information on the Internet. “Basically stuff that had been private Facebook automatically made it public and you had to go back in and change it again,” said Information Technology Administrator Mr. Blair Cook. By no means does this mean these changes have eliminated privacy on the Internet; smart Internet users can still be private. “The tools are there, but people need to find them,” Mr. Cook said. “I changed my privacy settings … all it comes up with is my name, my profile, picture and the option to hide a friend,” said Jeff Knutsen ’10. See INTERNET, Page 2
Hockey comes close to first state championship. Page 10
On any day, three to five teachers’ bikes are parked in the bike racks below Eller. These days climate change and rising gas prices entice many Brophy employees to bike or ride mass transit to school. Forty-three Brophy teachers and employees currently participate in the alternative transportation program, according to Mr. John Buchanan, Brophy security director. “If I can do it, I should do it,” said Mr. John Damaso ’97, who jointly bikes and rides the Light Rail to school. According to Mr. Damaso, he switched from his car to his bike to set an example for students to follow after last year’s Summit on climate change and renewable energies. Mr. Damaso said his Summit goal had been to reduce his gas consumption to only one tank per semester, but he succeeded in lowering his consumption to only a half tank of gas. Plus, Mr. Damaso said biking is good for his mental and physical health and he feels good outdoors. He estimated he bikes and rides the Light Rail 17 or 18 days out of a 20 school days in a month, and does not plan to change in the near future. See TEACHERS, Page 2
Brophy students meet with Bon Jovi members for backstage interview. Page 15
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Mock Trial combines courtroom experience with competition Tournament scheduled for March 27
This year the entire team has qualified for the state tournament. “Its kinda like Law and Order,” said Joshua Hansen-Staggs ’10. Students change positions during different trials. For Hansen-Staggs the roles are witness and lawyer. Half of the cases he is the drug dealer and the other half the time he is a lawyer. It’s a small team lead by Ms. Lauren Karp consisting of seven student members. Unlike speech and debate, Mock trial is not teamed up with Xavier. Competitions are long with each trial taking 70
By Sam Fleury ’10
The Roundup The only place where “the state’s star witness is a coked out drug dealer,” according to Blake Tonn ’10 is at the Mock Trial state competition March 27. Mock trial spent the day competing against other schools in multiple trials. The case surrounded a fake car and light rail crash.
From INTERNET, Page 1 Mr. Bopp suggested not putting anything on the Internet you don’t want your grandmother or even your future children to see. “If my dad checked my Facebook, he would probably just see my picture,” said Michael Howard ’10. Something else on the Internet that has been gaining more attention in recent times is the idea of cached pages. This is when Web sites store information even when it has been updated, deleted or changed. “Everything you put out there from the moment you are born … is all archived;
Steps to Stay Private on Facebook • Review your Facebook privacy settings • Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want the general public to see • Remember that Facebook is a public place, even with privacy setting • Carefully consider any changes Facebook creates
it never goes away,” Mr. Bopp said. When the Internet first became popular many people worried that it was too anonymous, and that people could post harmful things without anyone knowing their identity. As Web use has developed, the issue has seemingly changed 180 degrees so that people are now too recognizable on
From TEACHERS, Page 1 “Like any lifestyle change, once you set it in motion and commit, it doesn’t become a chore, but becomes part of who you are,” Mr. Damaso said. Like Mr. Damaso, Mr. Fred Garner participates in the Trip Reduction Program at Brophy. He bikes to school riding in bike lanes and along the canal between Brophy and Central High School. When he and his family first moved from Chicago six years ago, he said he and his wife purposely bought a house within biking distance of Brophy. Mr. Garner said he has no reason not to bike to school everyday, rain or shine. In the past six years, he has been rained on only 20 times and carries a rain coat on his bike, Mr. Garner said. Mr. Garner said the cost of a second car and
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the Internet. Although private information is increasingly becoming more public, it does not necessarily mean everyone wants their information to be shared publicly. “People have really gotten comfortable not only sharing more information and different kinds, but more openly and
gas is a personal incentive for biking to school, but cited the environment as equally motivating. Beside personal motivation, faculty and staff at Brophy who use alternative transportation also receive monetary incentive from the school and county. Every business in Maricopa County with more than 50 employees are required to offer an incentive program subsidized by the county, according to Mr. Buchanan, who helps Dean Mr. Jim Bopp organize the Trip Reduction Program. According to Mr. Buchanan, participants in Brophy’s Trip Reduction Program are entered into monthly drawings for $50 value prizes, while the program also covers 50 percent, or $17, for a monthly bus pass. Mr. Garner won the $50 prize in February, while Ms. Sherri Stephens won last month’s prize, according to Mr. Buchanan.
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minutes or more, depending on objections. With multiple trials the event takes all day. The team has to arrive at 8 a.m. and the competitions go until 7 p.m. The trial is the same throughout the competition but could be judged either way. That is where the competition comes into play. According to Hansen-Staggs, this case is about a car crash causing a young girl to be thrown out of the vehicle. The light rail conductor was on his cell phone and didn’t stop the train. However, the car was in the midst of a high speed chase.
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It seems like either party could be at fault. It is the mock trial team’s job to sway juries to their position. Competitions begin in the spring and teams have to qualify for state. Those on the team will have to prepare their cases. This includes how they will cross examine witnesses, be the witnesses, judge the case and almost anything else needed for the courtroom. The tournament is organized by the Arizona High School Mock Trial Program. Visit roundup.brophyprep.org to see tournament results. The national competition will be in Atlanta, Ga. this year.
with different people,” said Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in a recent interview on readwriteweb.com. “Just because a large percentage of people engage in public does not mean that they don’t care about privacy. Pew (a research center) found that 85 percent of adults want to control who has access to their personal information,” said sociological researcher Danah Boyd at a recent conference. Adults are not alone. Teens also value online privacy, but they often take steps that undermine that concern by posting information online, according to a recent study on social media usage amongst teenagers.
With the school’s “Guaranteed Ride Home” program that makes sure no employee is stranded on campus, users are assured transportation for unexpected emergencies. Forty preferred parking spaces are available for faculty and staff carpools in the south parking lot, while bike racks, showers and lockers are available for teachers and employees who bike or walk to Brophy. Mr. Damaso said he equates the money he spends on the Valley Metro transit pass from Brophy to what he would spend on a tank of gas. “The ‘Good Citizen’ thing to do is to put it (the money) into public transit instead of the oil companies,” he said. “I just want to be with the people in the city,” he added. “That’s what Phoenix needs: more camaraderie among citizens and commuters.”
The study, Project Goodplay, reported 75 percent of interviewed students said privacy was important to them, but half of them kept their social networking profiles open to anyone and more than half said they had “nothing to hide.” The study also found 47 percent of online users have uploaded photos where others can see them publicly. Allfacebook.com suggests that in order to protect one’s Facebook profile from getting hacked, all users should have strong passwords, change their password regularly, not friend everyone, not click on links haphazardly and double check all e-mails.
Drivers respect him, give him the right of way as a cyclist and say “Hello” to him as he bikes through the south parking lot in the morning, Mr. Damaso said. In some commutes though, there is little friendliness between driver and cyclist. “I don’t expect anyone’s ever going to respect me on a bike,” Mr. Garner said. “I have to be a defensive cyclist.” “While I do have a right as a cyclist on the road, once a month I’ll have somebody who buzzes me real close, lays on the horn and says, ‘Get off the road,’” he added. But Mr. Damaso said that soon could change. “At least in this city, the way it’s structured you still need a car at this moment, but it’s steadily changing and becoming more centralized,” he said.
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• In the March, 2010 edition of The Roundup the column “Republicans, Sen. Scott Brown win battle but not war,” incorrectly listed the end date of U.S. Sen. Scott Brown’s term. The correct date is Nov. 4, 2012. Also as a clarification, Sen. Strom Thurmond was a Democrat at the time of his 24-hour filibuster speech.
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Robotics team gives best showing ever By Liam Martin ’10
THE ROUNDUP The Brophy Robotics team took sixth place out of 56 teams in the statewide First Robotics Competition March 11-13 at Phoenix Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Despite early technical difficulties they were able to come back to make the “best showing the club has had,” according to Brophy Robotics Team President Danny Hintze ’10. “As president, I was enormously proud of everyone on the team this season. We pulled together and did some things I thought were impossible during the tournament,” Hintze said in an online interview. The team had to ship their robot two weeks prior to the competition, and they weren’t certain whether everything was working when they put it in the crate, according to Robotics Team Moderator Mr. Andy Mazzolini. On Thursday, March 11, the first day of the competition, the robot “still had problems, and they got worse throughout the day,” Mazzolini wrote in an e-mail. Thursday was the practice day, and although the team missed all of their bouts, they were able to repair the
Photo by Marc Papakyriakou ’10 Kyle Chase ’10 and Gabriel Alba-Rivera ’13 work on their robot for the competition.
“kicker,” the mechanism that allows the robot to kick the soccer ball in order to score points. For more information regarding the rules and nature of the
matches themselves, go to www. usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc. On Friday there were further problems, this time with the
programming, but they were straightened out and by the end of the day the team had advance to 14th place, and by Saturday to sixth, according to Mr. Mazzolini. Moving into the finals, the top eight teams are able to choose other teams to form their “alliances” of three teams each. These alliances compete in best two out of three matches. The Brophy team’s alliance won the first match, winning two games in a row. They then advanced to the semifinals, tying the opposing alliance the first game, but losing the remaining two “by a few points,” according to Hintze. The alliance that eliminated the Brophy team went on to win the competition. “We were the only ones to give the championship alliance any competition,” Hintze said. “The match we were eliminated in was effectively the championship, because the (actual) championship match was nowhere near as close.” Hintze added that the team is always looking for new people. “Being on the team means solving complex problems with an amazing group of people. There’s no better time to be had,” he said.
Ewing applies Harvard Ph.D. to history classes By Alex Stanley ’12
THE ROUNDUP Which teacher has the nickname “Samboni,” and was identified as a potential funeral director in a career test? Answer: Dr. Sam Ewing, who was born in Orange County, Calif. Dr. Ewing explained Orange County had a different connotation when he was younger, rather than that displayed by the popular television show. When it came time to head off to college, he said he was itching to get to the east coast, since he had lived his whole life in California. He decided to attend Duke University, a prestigious college in North Carolina. “It has a good mix of some of the things you would expect from a larger school, like the sports and having larger community, but it also has the feel of a small school,” Dr. Ewing said about his undergraduate experience. In fact, he earned his nickname, “Samboni,” a clever play on his first name, from one of his friends at Duke. For his entire life, Dr. Ewing struggled with the choice of what career he was going to have. He wanted to be a lawyer, a businessman, a doctor or even a minister at different points in his life. At Duke, he said he had a couple of influential professors who encouraged him to become a teacher. With his mind made up, he decided to attend Harvard University for graduate school. At the time, he said Harvard had the best education for the field he was interested in, which was political theory. He taught as a graduate student at Harvard, and then left to teach at Elmira College in New York. He said it is a privileged profession to “be perpetually in school.” “I was trying to get back out closer to California, and I moved to Arizona,” Dr. Ewing said about how he came to live in Phoenix. He applied for a position at Brophy, and the rest is
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N.Y. proves prominent at prom By Beau W. Peterlin ’10
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The month of April is upon us meaning it is time for the biggest dance of the year, prom. This year’s Brophy-Xavier Prom will be held in the Harper Great Hall April 24 from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Last year Brophy went tropical with a beach themed prom. However, this year’s prom will have a more urban inspired feel. “The theme is going to be New York ‘Empire State of Mind’ based of the (Jay-Z) song,” said student council member Marcus Papadopoulos ’10. Tickets for this year’s prom will cost $90 dollars a couple or $45 for juniors and seniors deciding to “go stag.” Tickets will be available from members of student council and also Assistant for Student Activities Ms. Sandra Dennard in the SAC starting April 14. The dress for this dance requires formal attire, so students should sport their best Wall Street suit or Hamptons tuxedo. If anyone is having a hard time deciding dressing for the theme, “just think empire state of mind—classy,” said student council member Eric Chalmers ’10. For the festivities of the night there will be various street vendor food and acts just like those found in the Big Apple. There will also be carriage rides just like those in Central Park.
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Photo by Josh Zillwood ’10 Students listen as Dr. Sam Ewing teaches his fifth period class March 17.
I was trying to get back out closer to California, and I moved to Arizona. —Dr. Sam Ewing on how he came to Brophy
history, so to speak. He teaches AP European History, AP United States History and AP Comparative Politics. Since his background is in political philosophy, Dr. Ewing said that the history classes he teaches sometimes lean toward his own interests. He also said that having a good sense of humor is a great tool to have when teaching what can possibly be
“dry subjects.” He is also Chair of the History department at Brophy. History teacher Mr. Matt Gaimari said that Dr. Ewing is “absolutely” the best man for the job. Dr. Ewing said his current interests outside of school include reading and hiking, although he finds that teaching takes up the majority of his time. His music choices include jazz, classical and contemporary. Food-wise, he is a fan of many different types of food. He especially likes sushi, and said he wishes he could cook more foods than he is able to. Nowadays, four years into his Brophy career, Dr. Ewing laughs at the thought of becoming a funeral director.
Check out a behind the scenes look at the production of “Guys and Dolls” with a photo story by Matt Habib ’10.
Brophy’s retreat center more than just a spiritual place By James “Buffalo” Saint Amour ’10/THE ROUNDUP Almost everyone at this school has heard of how St. Ignatius of Loyola traveled to the city of Manresa in Spain, where he meditated and started to develop his spiritual exercises. Brophy has its own retreat center named after St. Ignatius’s Manresa nestled in the bottom of Oak Creek
Canyon, north of Sedona.
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Completion of 1st phase of sports campus set for April 15 By Konstantine Vrazhilov ’10
THE ROUNDUP Students can often hear longtime veterans of Brophy talk about the expansion of the campus over the years from the Robson Gym, to the Piper and Eller buildings along with the Great Hall and now, lately, the Brophy sports campus. With the addition of the sports campus, Brophy’s midtown footprint now stretches from the Arizona canal north to Peterson Street and, with the completion of the Brophy Sports Campus, from Central Avenue to 7th Street. This all-new facility just north of Xavier College Prep has been under construction for some time and is nearly complete. In a few days, on April 15, Brophy students will be able to fully utilize the new facilities after an opening ceremony. Brophy Vice President Ms. Adria Renke said construction crews have been busy putting the finishing touches on the facilities. “The Ryan Companies have had a continuous stream of work from rolling out the artificial turf to the buildings that will be used for concession, coaches/player facilities and maintenance to laying the sod for the grass field,” she said. According to Ms. Renke, the campus cost more than $5 million to build and was funded through Power Breakfast donations and by various donors. Consequently, the campus will be named after no donor in particular, but will be called the Brophy College Preparatory Sports Campus, or the BSC for short.
Photo courtesy of Ryan Companies Brophy’s new sports campus just north of Xavier along 7th Avenue nears completion, as seen from this aerial view.
“The Sports Campus gives coaches decent practice times,” Ms. Renke said. “Simultaneously, the grass field is large enough to hold two teams while another team practices on the artificial turf. Not to mention we still have the fields on the main campus. There’s so much more flexibility for Brophy sports.” Many teams of all levels will be able to make use of the campus. All levels of soccer and lacrosse
will make best use of the fields, according to Ms. Renke. She also added that Xavier teams will have periodic field use as well. The campus will have a seating capacity of about 800 people, so Phoenix College will still be necessary for varsity football games, Ms. Renke said. According to Ms. Renke, the fate of the wellknown Boreyko or “Brophy East” Sports Campus
on Campbell Avenue remains to be decided. The campus will stay open for the time being for the use of its pools by the swim teams. Plans call for a new pool to be built at the BSC, as well as a second gymnasium on Brophy’s main campus, but more funds need to be raised before construction will start of those projects, Ms. Renke said. News Editor Rohan Andresen ’12 contributed to this report.
Brophy Speech and Debate working hard around the country By James “Buffalo” Saint Amour ’10
THE ROUNDUP The Brophy Speech and Debate team has been on a roll this year. “We’ve won a few tournaments and gotten at the very least second place as an overall team,” said senior Matt Johnson ’10 in an e-mail. “Young members are competing and showing promise for the future, while veteran members are working hard and performing,” Johnson continued. Drew Berens ’10 said that much of the responsibility and leadership falls onto the seniors on the team. Speech and Debate has participated in numerous events all around the country including tournaments held at the University of California Berkeley, Harvard University and the national qualifiers, which were held here at Brophy.
Along with these tournaments, Brophy’s team has participated in tournaments around the Valley with other high schools such as Mesa Mountain View, Desert Vista and Mesa doing well in each. The Speech and Debate team participates in categories like Extemporaneous, Impromptu, Oratory, Expository, Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Prose, Duo Acting, Duo Interpretation, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate and Policy Debate. Berens added before the state tournament that “I think we represent a real threat to Desert Vista who has won state for many years.” During the state tournament Brophy took second place right behind rival Desert Vista. First place competitors included Berens, Konstantine Vrazhilov ’10 and RJ Silva ’10 along with numerous
others. Other state finalists include Steven Ebensberger ’10, Jack Wolf ’10 and Ian White ’12. Johnson said that after the state tournament there are two tournaments the team will compete in. “There is a tournament called the Tournament of Champions, which is out of state and is very difficult to qualify for, (along with) nationals,” he said. “Most notably we won the Arizona District National Qualifying Tournament,” Berens said, “We also have qualified several people to both the Tournament of Champions and Nationals.” Johnson said the team is open for students to join. “Speech and debate is a fun and rewarding event that people should try and see how they like it. We could use more people on the team,” he said.
Results from State Speech and Debate Tournament Individual State Champions: Andrew Berens—Original Oratory and Student Congress Konstantine Vrazhilov—Extemporaneous Speaking and Student Congress RJ Silva—Duo Acting Cathy Landry—Duo Acting Andrew Anderson—Lincoln-Douglas Debate Zane Waxman—Policy Debate Michael Maerowitz—Policy Debate Max Maerowitz—Policy Debate Andy McCoy—Policy Debate Individual State Finalists: Steven Ebensberger—2nd place in Expository Speaking, 6th place in Extemporaneous Speaking, 3rd place in Student Congress RJ Silva—2nd place in Poetry Interpretation Jack Wolf—3rd place in Student Congress, 2nd place in Original Oratory Ian White—4th place in Prose Interpretation Zane Waxman—2nd place in Impromptu Speaking Andrew Berens—3rd place in Impromptu Speaking Nicholas Schlegel—6th place in Impromptu Speaking
Student council elections bring in new, varied leadership with new organization By Sean Harris ’11
THE ROUNDUP There is no doubt the seniors this year will be missed, a sentiment made even more apparent when looking at the current student council. Who will be able to pump up the student body quite like Bryce Muzzy ’10? Who will set up all the technology before the dances like Eric Huso ’10 has done for years? While these students will be missed, their departure means that Brophy must find new leaders in the form of the student council elections. The student council elections started
with a mass e-mail sent March 1 from to Ms. Sandra Dennard or Mr. Assistant Principal for Student Activities Glosser before March 12. Mr. Jeff Glosser. The hopefuls also had to give a brief From there, student council hopefuls speech to the student body March 25. from freshmen The way student to juniors had to council is being run See the election results apply by getting a again this next year online at re c o m m e n d at i o n is unique to Brophy. roundup.brophyprep.org from a moderator, Instead of electing coach or teacher specific positions and writing a short like president or statement on why they want to be on treasurer, students now just vote for five the student council. representatives that they want on the Sophomores and juniors also had to student council from the applicant pool. get a recommendation from a current “By eliminating titles it is easier to student council member. place true leaders into leadership Applicants had to turn in this packet positions,” Mr. Glosser said. “…There
are a wide range of personalities in the applicants this year that I was looking for when I changed the system.” Students said they like the new system. “I definitely think it is better…because we elect chairs in student council,” said Chris Rosales ’11. “…You actually do the work instead of being the face of student council.” However, positions will still be offered to those qualified to do the work. Three new positions have been added since last year; a DJ, a tech position and a journalist. The DJ will be taking over the responsibilities that Muzzy has had,
pumping up the student body at sports games as well as being the DJ for Brophy dances. The tech position will fill in for Huso, and will the go-to-guy for everything tech-related. As for the journalist, he will be in charge of collecting photos and working in conjunction with The Roundup to market Brophy events. “I definitely would say I’ve had a good experience from student council,” Rosales said. “I was able to make a lot of friends and be a part of the community…It felt good to bring the community together.”
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Internet provides solution for privacy problems Internet, Facebook privacy available as personal choice
But are these concerns warranted? Who are the threats, and who are the victims? One point of discussion is the use of Facebook by schools in order to incriminate students. While this has not yet he expansion of happened at Brophy so the Internet’s user far as we know, there base and sharing are stories of students capability has brought with it in other schools being many benefits, but also many punished or even concerns. expelled for something One of the biggest we’ve an administrator saw on seen is that of privacy. Facebook. But I’m not This concern has been sure this in particular exacerbated by the By Daniel Robb ’10 is that big of an issue. large expansion in The Roundup For one, privacy the use of social settings on Facebook networking sites like Facebook. can easily prevent these sorts of breaches
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from happening. But the main issue is probably whether schools should or should not have the right to use Facebook for these purposes. I would say that depends on what settings the user has chosen. The Internet is no longer a completely public realm due to certain mechanisms that have been developed for privacy. If, for whatever reason, the student has chosen to keep the information on their networking site private, they should maintain the right to that privacy. They have actively chosen to only reveal their private information to those whom they deem worthy, and they should be able to maintain that, even from the prying eyes of their school or potential employer. This is true for the same reason these
entities shouldn’t be allowed to search the students’ home if they are suspected of violating a policy. If, however, they have kept their information public, anything they post is up for grabs. If the school has policies which extend outside of school, like Brophy has, anything they find that is available to the public should be usable. This is a ready-made compromise to concerns about privacy. It is a system that is already in place and designed specifically for this problem. And perhaps, in a time where people are becoming more comfortable sharing their information, entities which might potentially use this type of information should become more understanding. This might be useful for all of us,
actually. Many people do many different things in their spare time. If it is done in a way which truly harms an entity they are associated with, then perhaps action is warranted. But from what I can tell, what someone does on the weekend is hardly ever used as fuel against their school or employer. If anything, good or bad, it reflects on the person themselves. If the school or employer thinks that these actions deem the person not viable for employment or admission at their school, that is their choice. But if the person chooses to keep these actions private, and they do not harm those whom they’re associated with, that choice should be respected and protected.
Inner-workings of The Roundup newsroom, process revealed
By Dallas Ducar ’10
Co-Editor in Chief While The Roundup is almost always in some state of writing, investigating and editing, many hardly see what really takes place within the walls of E331. More frequently these days, The Roundup may bleep into existence with Twitter posts, Facebook notifications and Web site updates. But it is most known when it is released once a month. As a monthly publication, it can be hard for students to think that The Roundup even exists in between the dates it is released. However, this could not be farther from the truth. There are more than 23 reporters and photographers who work directly in the journalism class associated with The Roundup. Furthermore, there are nearly two dozen other students who work indirectly as contributors outside the class. However, this still does not fully describe what goes on in the newsroom on the mysterious third floor of Eller. Everything from welcoming guest speakers to knighting editors has taken place in the newsroom of The Roundup. Yes, that is correct. The Roundup staff has a legendary sword that has been used to knight editors in previous months. Even the monthly creation of the paper has its own traditions. The production of each edition starts with a monthly “budget session,” a time when the staff
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that it was time to stop wasting the posters and pamphlets we received and to post them on the wall in the Bat Cave. After the month’s articles are written (and submitted by their deadlines) the assignments then go into the editors’ hands where they prepare to use the infamous red pen with no restraint. After all the pieces are edited “Late Night Layout” begins. Once a month the staff gathers together to layout the newspaper after school. This sometimes extends to the late hours of the night. This process is one that includes massive edits, reedits and even more edits. After everything has been laid out on the computer, a monstrous feast of pizza and soda is held. After going home for a good night’s rest, the editors finally return once more to look over the paper as it exists in its final state. Any more Photo by Josh Zillwood ’10 minor additions or edits are added to the edition and finally it is sent to the Palmer Kline printing The Roundup staff works diligently in class during March to deliver the April edition. gathers together and pitches ideas for the next called back into a room commonly known as “The company. Finally, in a week or so the printed, finished edition. Bat Cave.” This room is usually where the editors’ copies of The Roundup are delivered to the school Usually in this process editors hear many “top secret” discussions take place. and many staff members volunteer to distribute the great ideas shouted out, along with other more While conversations concerning the paper are paper at lunch or break the next day. “extraneous” ideas. usually the main topic, I will not deny that plans for And by this time the staff is already hard at work These ideas can range from reoccurring, constant global domination may have surfaced a few times in on the next edition. ideas to “expose” how the fountain drink machines the cave as well. While it may seem that The Roundup is only in in the Great Hall are really robots with “spinning If one ventures farther into the Bat Cave there are existence once a month, in reality, there is hardly blades of death” to how Security Director Mr. The Roundup archives. These archives date back to a dull moment. John Buchanan is the “Dean of Awesome.” the 70s and serve as a historical record of Brophy. We work more than four periods a week to both Following the budget session, the editors step Across the room, away from the archives, is “inform and entertain the Brophy community” back into the shadows and allow the writers and where all the horrors of pop culture reside. From with “pertinent information about the Brophy photographers to work on their assignments while Hot Chelle Rae to Justin Bieber, posters, stickers, community.” still learning course curriculum. flyers and other assorted paraphernalia of popular To do so, we sport five o’clock shadow, drink The editors also set two deadlines one week apart icons cover this wall. copious amounts of caffeine and always keep a for articles to keep writers on track and to allow The reason why? Because The Roundup is sent notebook handy. the proper amount of time for editing. hundreds of promotions from different musicians Such is the life of a journalist in the newsroom. Occasionally during this time the editors may be looking for music reviews, and we finally decided
Americans gamble on Social Security
Earthquake Relief Fund should help Chile
Social Security is a hot topic today, from national to local elections it seems this government program has gotten a lot of attention. Everyone has heard about Social Security, most students might think it’s something that old people use when they don’t work anymore, but there is more to it than that.
As I was watching the Spanish news on TV recently, I saw with my own eyes the devastation the people in Haiti suffered after the earthquake on Jan. 12. Similarly, I saw the news of the disastrous earthquake in Chile on Feb. 27 and realized that there is a need to help a By Manuel Siguenza ’12 fellow American country. The Roundup
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Take action against unjust low wages This year’s Summit on globalization a dream started outsourcing the spoke about how we must be citizens work of America into third world of the world and how we must help countries for cheap labor. In this way, those who are oppressed by big executives were able to lower prices business, though doing this may minimally on products and still bring conflict with political ideas. in more profit. It is important for one They turned the with strong views who may American dream, oppose the suggestions owning a small presented by the speakers business, into a of the Summit to multibillion dollar remember that the Summit industry and in their is not on globalization; it is quest for money lost a summit on human dignity all interests in dignity through the lens of and respect that By Rohan Andresen ’12 globalization. human beings The Roundup The main focus of deserve. this Summit, and the ones of the past, Then, oddly, the products began to was to realize that there are people cost more. all over the world being robbed of However, the workers were their dignity. paid around the same, and the Though I do not believe in some corporations grew even more. of the monetary suggestions made After doing some research for the by the speakers, I still believe that planning of the Summit and listening people need help, which is why I was to what the speakers had to say, it is a member on the Student Summit clear to me that a reform is necessary. Planning Committee. Though, to me, it is essential that The problem we must address we are able to give dignity back to began when entrepreneurs with the workers while not raising prices
anymore for the consumers and hurting our own wallets, especially in this critical time. Jim Keady urged us to send e-mails to Phil Knight, the chairman of Nike, badgering him to raise wages and make reform in third world sweatshops. However, I do not think that this is the proper approach. If we are to target Nike, we must speak to the people who are influential and rake in millions; those getting the endorsements. For example, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have cumulatively made hundreds of millions from Nike sponsors alone. Instead of making $65 million a year, Woods could make $63 million and ensure that $2 million get channeled to raise pay for those in the sweatshops. Another reason someone of influence must take on this fight is because the workers are not in a position to fight for themselves. If they go on strike or refuse to work they can and will be quickly
replaced. There are many unemployed people in third world countries who would rather make $1.25 a day than nothing. Additionally, the workers have no advanced skills to protect their job, because anyone can do what they are doing. A reform needs to be made because these workers have been stripped of their dignity. Though, at the end of the day, what the majority of people care about is the safety and comfort of themselves and their loved ones. The challenge is educating everyday people to urge those who can make a difference to do something. I took a stand and I urge you to do the same. Instead of e-mailing Phil Knight, as Keady suggested, I e-mailed Tiger Woods to urge him to donate some endorsement money to aid sweat shop workers. To see a copy of my e-mails look at The Roundup online at roundup. brophyprep.org.
Globalization becomes a relevant issue for students When the Summit began this year, I had this consideration for the dignity of individuals that feeling people had some idea what they would be necessary to thrive in a were getting into. globalizing world while maintaining Corrupt corporations and the moral standards, and this was exploitation of workers was something exactly how the Summit should have students were not completely naïve to. kicked off. We were aware that there were problem Though we had speakers who with companies like Nike, but it never examined the application of moral bothered us to the point where we economics and ways to create inconvenienced ourselves over it. flourishing businesses, I personally The point is we were faintly believe it is our responsibility By Michael Mandeville ’11 as humans to fix the problems aware of the problems. Then Brophy started to throw people are currently facing. The Roundup globalization in our faces with Though it may not seem to this most recent Summit. Now be in our direct control as this was not the first time I had the term thrown consumers to influence the working conditions at me. and wages of laborers, for example the problems Last semester in my Gospels in Action course, with Nike in Indonesia (among other countries), Deacon Joseph Stickney spent a fair part we can do more than we think. of the class lecturing about Caritas in Veritate, an Jim Keady of “Behind the Swoosh,” which is encyclical that actualized for us the theory of a short documentary about Nike’s inhumane globalization as it applies to the development of conditions for its workers, provided many future economies and cultures. solutions during his presentation for students, and So I was decently versed in the subject, but I more importantly the results of these efforts to remained curious to see what else the Summit create a better environment for its work force. would provide for students. We can write to the executives of corporations, And so it began, the installation in the mall pressuring them to change their policies, or stop went up, the talk around school began to echo the buying products made by corrupt companies. Summit and the daily schedules became a mystery, Like the issue with women and the abuse of their making Mr. Tom Danforth cry. dignities they had to undergo in order to receive The title “Room at the Table” really embodied all their monthly days off that Keedy explained, other focuses of this Summit, and this became obvious problems can be fixed. as soon as the opening Mass and first assembly That is just one area in which we can take action. led by Fr. Doug Marcouiller S.J. He outlined the But it is only the beginning of our responsibility.
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There is question whether or not people should be affected by the problems exploited laborers face, and without a doubt I believe it is necessary that we are affected in order to create change. I don’t understand why people believe as consumers they should not be giving anything up that inconveniences or eliminates unnecessary amenities in their lives. It is our willingness to put the reality of iconic corporations and their misdoings to the back of our minds that has allowed these companies to completely succeed their own way. We must be willing as people to fight for others’ rights, not just ours. If the price of a $100 pair of shoes is raised by 10 percent, so be it—we shouldn’t be buying such expensive foot-ware in the first place if the economy is on our mind. It could be that the extra 10 percent helps buy one worker necessities that cannot be fulfilled by his or her lousy wage, which should be enough satisfaction. It is not just reform that is needed, it is a modification of the modern principle of society. Start with Nike, then we can move onto Coca Cola, then to Dole then Addidas. The process for students should begin now, and I know that Brophy students are not just aware of the problems but creating solutions while fighting against the immorality of certain corporations. So it is in your hands as well as mine. This is our future, a future where we should work for others, and no longer ourselves.
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Keady brings Team Sweat awareness to students Business practices of some corporations like Nike unjust, corrupt All of Brophy was stunned by the cold hard facts that Jim Keady, the founder of Team Sweat, revealed March 1 in Robson Gymnasium. Keady shared the knowledge he has learned over By John Galang ’12 the past 13 The Roundup years with the Brophy students during the Summit on Human Dignity, and many were shocked by how much they did not know about Nike. Apparently, the Indonesian workers for Nike are extremely underpaid and can barely make enough money to purchase the absolute necessities for survival, including food and water. If they wanted to buy the shoes they were making, they would have to spend almost half a year’s worth of payment. As Keady continued through his Powerpoint presentation, the gymnasium became quiet as the sorrow kicked in. One of the most disturbing pieces of information the students were told was how much Nike lied about their industries located worldwide. Nike also denied that the workers were unhappy and not being paid a living wage, both of which were lies. Nike is not the devil, and many other major retailers use the same strategies. This is, however, without question, inhumane and corrupt. As Keady mentioned, there are sponsors of Nike who make millions and millions of dollars by simply wearing the products, while the ones who make the products can barely feed their family. It is hard to believe that despite how technologically advanced we are, we can still be as corrupt and cruel as we were centuries ago. Keady is one of the many who knows this and is one of the few who are doing something about it. Both he and his organization, Team Sweat, are working to correct the injustice that permeates through the company that is Nike. There are many people joining Team Sweat even now, both adults and kids alike, and all of them wish to see the end to the corruption that haunts the Indonesian people. At the end of his presentation, Keady told students how they could help. Just by sending an e-mail to the CEO of Nike, we can help those millions of people who work for Nike. As men for others, it is our responsibility to help in this fight and whether that is by joining Team Sweat, sending an e-mail or even going straight up to Nike’s headquarters, we must do what we can. Maybe, through our efforts and the efforts of many others, we will be able to end the cruel treatment and payment of the Indonesian sweatshop workers—and then eventually, all sweatshop workers.
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Road rage rages in three types of drivers on the streets There are several types of drivers out on the Using their size, they seem to be the most roads: truck drivers, SUV drivers and compact car aggressive drivers as they ride against the backs of drivers. smaller cars, pushing them faster, and change lanes I do not necessarily mean just what dangerously. type of vehicle someone drives. SUV drivers are the most prone Rather there are three different to switch into lanes without turn mentalities drivers fall into. signals and try to force their way As the entire school can either into small gaps between other cars. drive or will drive in the next year I apologize to students who or two, we all have to look out for disagree with me because they these mentalities in each other and either drive their parents’ or own ourselves on the roads. SUVs or trucks. I truly believe When I drive my parents’ you conform to these societal By Eric Villanueva ’11 Honda Accord, I notice that mentalities subconsciously and The Roundup truck drivers and SUV drivers not by your own choosing. seem to think they own the road. To be fair, I have not forgotten compact car Most of these cars are large and sit high off the drivers, which I include myself in. ground (notwithstanding extra large wheels) and Just like for truck drivers on the other side of the have a commanding view of the road. continuum, size is important in the mentality of the
driver. Instead of thinking like a tank operator, compact car drivers think of themselves like light-weight missiles fired from cannons as they speed through red lights. Compact car drivers like to pretend they are airplane pilots and try to take-off from the roadway. The combination of these mentalities makes roads and highways unsafe. Nonetheless, last year was one of the safest years on record. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on March 11, in 2009 the total number of traffic fatalities declined 8.9 percent from 2008 to reach its lowest level since 1954. There were 33,963 deaths in car accidents as compared to 37,261 fatalities the previous year. The roads are less congested as less people drive to work and travel with the high unemployment rate, according to NHTSA.
However, the peak of fatalities was still between July and August during summer break and the start of school. From this information, we learn car accidents and fatalities directly correlate with school and work commutes. With many driving or carpooling to school, students need to be undistracted while driving. Besides changing the radio or chatting with friends, one of the many distractions student drivers face is texting. In a Roundup poll published in the March edition, 79 percent of 109 student respondents said they occasionally or frequently text while driving. This is the one characteristic shared by all roadway mentalities, which needs to stop. Regardless of what car you drive, these dangerous mentalities will cost all of us in the end, perhaps even our lives.
Contemporary dancing seen as tasteless by some, tasteful by others Music has been around since the After WWI, American youth would beginning of mankind, and like us, has never be the same. Fads like the evolved over time. Charleston began appearing and women Along with music, the way we dance no longer dressed in big gowns that has gone into new dimensions. covered every inch of In the Middle Ages, it was skin. risqué for a man and woman During the next who were not committed century, men and women to each other to hold hands. would expose more Some 700 years later not and more skin, and in a only do we hold hands with few decades, our way of complete strangers but we dancing would change dance in ways that many label much more than it had for as “provocative.” the past centuries. By Ulises Araiza ’11 How was it that we Songs would be got from the days of made with lyrics The Roundup the harpsichord to fast that are often electronic beats and apple bottom jeans? labeled as demeaning to women, with For starters, it didn’t happen beats that make your adrenaline rush overnight. As late as the Victorian Era, and start pumping the beat of the song it was considered taboo for women to into your body. show their wrists. Instead of waltzing, we grind.
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Back in the day, when a couple danced their hands were extended to keep distance between their bodies. Instead our generation prefers to dance with our bodies as close as possible, making many adults wonder if that should even be considered a form of dancing. Do teens dance like this because of what the songs say, or because the beats invite us to dance in such a way? Or is it a combination of both? I mean, can you imagine dirty dancing to Mozart? How awkward would that be? “We need to reteach what dancing is—dancing is social movement, it’s not grinding. Someone should come into Brophy and teach how to really dance,” said Brophy ethics teacher Mr. Stephen Johnson. “It’s hard to live in a society where Hollywood is the moral teacher but that’s what today’s youth is
faced with.” So what’s real dancing for Mr. Johnson? Ballroom dancing and square dancing are in the acceptable category for him. Do I agree with Mr. Johnson? Not completely. I do agree with him that we do need to reteach what dancing is—grinding is not really dancing. It is simply a couple taking up space on a dance floor. It wouldn’t hurt to show off some originality on the dance floor—just try to make it tasteful. I also agree that we live in a hectic society and that the movies, television, Internet and other media forms influence a large number of our actions and can take the place of the moral counsel of a parent. But unlike Mr. Johnson, I don’t believe grinding is sex. Perhaps it comes
Who do you think is going to win the World Series and why?
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The Arizona Diamondbacks because they have the pitching and the young talent.
from the naivety of my youth but I find it hard to see it as sex, even with all the explanations I have been given. According to Brophy Dean Mr. Jim Bopp, there is no official school policy stating what dance moves are or are not appropriate at dances. It is up to the student’s discretion to decide how he wants to dance. But it is also up to the prefects at the school events to determine whether a dance form is appropriate or not. If the form of dancing is deemed as inappropriate then the consequences could range from being asked to stop dancing to a Saturday JUG. You determine how you want to conduct yourself in public. Surely we all want to have fun and as teenagers we should rightfully do so. Just make sure to do so in a tasteful way.
I’m kind of banking on the Red Sox this year; they have Youkilis and they have a good number of guys on the team. -Mack Regan ’12
-Kasey Coffman ’10
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The Giants because they have got an amazing pitching staff and they’re my favorite team. -Ryan Winkler ’13 I feel the Cubs are going to win the World Series this year because they always say, ‘wait till next year’ and it is next year.
I think that the Philadelphia Phillies will win the World Series. -Edmund Hubbard ’10
-Mr. Patrick Kolb
What’s your opinion? Let us know. Your community, your voice. E-mail your comments to roundup@brophyprep.org or post them online at roundup.brophyprep.org.
The Roundup Staff member of the Month April: Michael Mandeville ’11
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Mayasich remembered as ‘kind and giving spirit’ By Dallas Ducar ’10 and Michael Mandeville ’11
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e was who he was, always,” said Cooper Davis ’10 about his friend Brophy senior Robby Mayasich ’10. “And that is what made him so special.” Mayasich died March 2 after he was struck by a car during a running race several days earlier. He was 18. Friday, Feb. 26 a group of Brophy students along with others from around Arizona entered the Ragnar Relay. Ragnar is a race that starts in Prescott and ends in Mesa. Shortly after running an eight-mile stretch of the race on the Carefree Highway, Mayasich was hit by a car near the Lake Pleasant area in the early morning hours of Feb. 27. He was airlifted to St. Joseph’s hospital, where doctors later determined his injuries were too severe for him to recover. The news of Mayasich’s injury first surfaced early Saturday through masses of texts, e-mails and phone calls from students, teachers and parents alike. Soon after, a prayer service was held for Mayasich. A series of Twitter posts kept the community updated on his condition. The next day a standing room only vigil took place in the Brophy Chapel. The Brophy community said their final goodbye at a funeral Mass Monday, March 8. Mayasich was born Oct. 11, 1991 in St. Paul, Minn. He lived there for a few years before moving to Detroit and then back to Minnesota. Finally, Mayasich landed in Phoenix in August 2003. For most of his pre-school and early elementary school years, Mayasich attended Montessori schools followed by a Catholic school for a few years before moving to Phoenix, where he went to St. Francis Xavier. In 2006 he started his career at Brophy College Preparatory where teachers and family said he began to flourish. “He had such a wonderful sense of who he was and wasn’t afraid to let other people know who he was without basically making everybody see him,” said Ms. Deborah Kauffman. “He was true to himself.” Mayasich was an active athlete most of his life. “He played a lot of hockey before moving here to Phoenix, then transitioned over to some baseball, then lacrosse and golf when we moved to Phoenix. He loved sports,” said Mr. Dan Mayasich, Robby’s father. Along with athletics, Mayasich shared an equal passion for music. He first learned the Suzuki violin from ages three to six and then steadily moved on to learning the classical guitar for six years. “We could often hear his sister Frances practicing her pieces, then (Robby) would go over and learn
He had such a wonderful sense of who he was and wasn’t afraid to let other people know who he was without basically making everybody see him. He was true to himself. — Ms. Deborah Kauffman
That was kind of who he was, he rubbed off on people, he just made everything better, he put himself into everyone else. He is a completely fun person, always smiling, laughing, completely goofy and really smart. — Keon Seif-Naraghi ’10
Photo Courtesy of the Mayasich family
Robby Mayasich is remembered for his love of athletics, music, family and friends.
them by ear on his own,” Mr. Mayasich said. “It was one of our favorite things about him—his musical gift.” With a love for music and athletics, friends and family said he had an even greater love for other human beings. “Robby and his brother (Danny Mayasich ’08) had a really special relationship,” Davis said. “Like Mr. Stephen Johnson was saying at his vigil, just the love he had for his family and his friends was just really amazing.” This extended beyond his immediate family. “Another great example is his relationship with Logan Panzarella (Jack Panzarella’s ’10 younger brother), he loved Logan and thought of him as a little brother,” Mr. Mayasich said. Aside from showing his true colors, Mayasich was known to have a lasting impact on others as well. “He was on my lacrosse team and he had this pink shaft that everyone knows about; it’s the funniest
thing because he likes bright colors, it was neon bright,” said Keon Seif-Naraghi ’10. “So one day he had the idea to hit everyone’s stick with his pink shaft, then everyone would have some of his pink shaft because it would rub off.” “That was kind of who he was, he rubbed off on people, he just made everything better, he put himself into everyone else. He is a completely fun person, always smiling, laughing, completely goofy and really smart,” Seif-Naraghi said. Others described how impossible it was not to feel a sense of love when in Mayasich’s presence. “Every minute I was with him was a lasting impact,” said Luke Meyer ’10, a close friend and pall bearer at Mayasich’s funeral, while remembering a road trip to the University of Arizona with Mayasich. Mr. Mayasich said his son had a kind and giving spirit. “He was just a lovely human being who quietly went about his life spreading goodness among those he came into contact with,” Mr. Mayasich said. “He
had a big heart, was snuggly and loving even as he grew into a young man. He hugged his parents and siblings constantly, kissed us good night, said ‘I love you’ throughout each day and always.” Friends of Mayasich remember everything that made him who he was— the complete package. “All of that put into one made you realize that you didn’t have to be mad at anyone in life,” SeifNaraghi said. “It makes you realize that the little things don’t really matter when this guy is so happy.” “He had a kind of a wisdom that people don’t normally get until later in life,” Ms. Kauffman added. “Robby impacted a lot of people,” Meyer said. “He’s the smartest, funniest, nicest kid I’ve ever known.” When asked what the Brophy community should take from Robby’s life, Mr. Mayasich said students should realize they are never too old to walk into their parents’ room, give them a hug and a kiss and tell them they love them. “Care about those less fortunate and do good work,” Mr. Mayasich added. “Take school seriously, play hard, have a blast and love. Love a lot.”
Family, friends, faculty gather March 8 to honor life of fallen friend By Ian C. Beck ’12
THE ROUNDUP Nearly 2,000 people gathered together in St. Francis Xavier Church Monday, March 8 to say one final goodbye to Brophy senior Robby Mayasich ’10. Mayasich died March 2 after he was struck by a car and sustained severe injuries while running the Ragnar Relay Race Feb. 27. The church was filled to the brim with friends, family and Brophy faculty.
Many attendants were forced to stand in the back and along the sides of the church; even more gathered in the Brophy Chapel where a live stream of the funeral was played. The altar was decorated with flowers, framed photos of Mayasich and a projector screen that played a photo slideshow of the teen’s life. Fr. Eddie Reese, S.J., and the rest of the Brophy Jesuits along with Fr. Daniel Sullivan, S.J., of St. Francis Xavier and other priests from the Phoenix area
celebrated the Mass. “We have been on a journey, a journey of great sorrow and disappointment and many of us have wanted to run away from our Jerusalems,” Fr. Reese said during his homily, referring to the gospel in which two men fled Jerusalem after the death of Jesus. “We have wanted to run from that very place of disappointment, sadness and tragedy; we have wanted to run away from the death of such an innocent, lovable person and yet I have
seen in this last week and a half, even in your grief and sorrow, in our sorrow, so many acts of kindness.” Mrs. Deborah Kauffman spoke during the Mass, calling Mayasich a boy with rare self-coincidence, a person “who cut us all some slack,” a combination of the wise Buddha and adventurous Indiana Jones and a “living, breathing emblem of the Jesuit motto: Men for Others.” Mr. Dan Mayasich, Robby’s father,
acknowledged the “amazing outpouring of kindness, of generosity, of sincerity, of compassion, of love most of all” was overwhelming for his family. “Everything you brought to us is what Robby bought to us … it has sustained us and will continue to and we feel so blessed,” Mr. Dan Mayasich said. Mrs. Kauffman offered a fitting goodbye to her former student at the end of her eulogy: “Go with God Robby, we will listen.”
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Photos courtesy of the Mayasich family
Top left, Robby Mayasich ’10 with his Grandmother Shirley, better know as “Granny Shirley.” Middle left, Mayasich playing the guitar on Christmas 2009. Bottom left, Mayasich snowboarding on the slopes in Santa Fe. Above, Mayasich in Minnesota with his Grandmother Carol, better known as “Nana Carol,” who passed away in October.
Mayasich, organ donors give the gift of life More than 100,000 people still waiting for life-saving transplants By Rohan Andresen ’12
THE ROUNDUP When Robby Mayasich ’10, known as a giving and caring person his entire life, passed away he left behind a gift that would change lives. He was an organ donor, or someone who gives their vital organs to medicine for a transplant in event of their death. Mayasich died March 2 after he was struck by a car while running a relay race with friends several days earlier. Brophy Vice President Ms. Adria Renke said doctors told Mayasich’s family his organs were in wonderful condition, a bittersweet comfort. In a media statement Mr. Dan Mayasich, Robby’s dad, said being an organ donor and helping so many others was such a “Robby” thing to do.
Please know that all your prayers were indeed answered and there was a miracle. Robby just chose to take and grow it tenfold by changing the world with the gift of himself. —Mr. Dan Mayasich
• For information on becoming an organ donor, visit www.donatelifeaz.org
“Please know that all your prayers were indeed answered and there was a miracle,” Mr. Mayasich said. “Robby just chose to take and grow it tenfold by changing the world with the gift of himself.” According to OrganDonor.gov, there are more than 106,000 people waiting for
organ transplants as of March 8 in the United States. These organ donations include the need for kidneys, hearts, lungs, livers, pancreases and the intestines along with skin tissue, blood and stem cells. All one has to do to become an organ donor is check a box when they receive their driver’s license or permit. Almost anyone, regardless of their age, can donate organs unless they have an active cancer, are HIV positive, or have any systematic infection, according to OrganDonor.gov. For more information on becoming an organ donor in Arizona, visit www. donatelifeaz.org. As of now, according to Ms. Renke, Brophy administrators are discussing plans to organize a drive where students would be able to sign up to become organ donors. “His organs have restored life’s promise for many families – giving rise to greater miracles than we might have imagined,” read the message on the back of Mayasich’s funeral card.
Photos courtesy of Adam Fishman ’10 and the Mayasich family
From Top right, Mayasich with Luke Meyer ’10, Adam Fishman ’10, Thomas Moran ’10 and Jack Panzarella ’10 before the 2009 Brophy/Xavier Prom. Maysich with his sister Frances and brother Danny ’08 on the beach in San Diego. Mayasich and his dad, Mr. Dan Mayasich, sporting Robby’s favorite color, pink. Mayasich with his mom, Mrs. Landis Mayasich, on the beach at Martha’s Vineyard.
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Hockey held at bay in 1st state championship Tuohy’s goal in semi-final OT sends Broncos’ hockey to championship match against Notre Dame By Erik Masingill ’12
THE ROUNDUP The Brophy hockey team faced off in its first state championship bout March 28, but the Notre Dame Prep Saints topped the Broncos 7-1. The No. 1 seeded Broncos at 15-7-2 took on the No. 1 seeded Notre Dame at 21-2-1. The Saints were on a 10 game win streak going into the game combining both the regular season and the playoffs. The last game they did not win was a tie with the Broncos Jan. 24. The other game the two teams played each other in was Nov. 8 and the Saints won that matchup 5-3. “With the experience of such an emotional playoff run, I beleive the boys have what it takes to be in the show (the championship game) once again,” Michael Weinberger ’10 wrote in an e-mail about next season’s prospects. To get to the state matchup, the Broncos stopped a 10 game Pinnacle winning streak to become the Arizona runner ups. In the regular season, Pinnacle hockey defeated the Broncos during all three matchups (5-2, 2-0, and 5-3). However, it was the Brophy skaters that came out
Photo by Andrew Ahearne ’11 Michael Weinberger ’10 skates past a Notre Dame hockey player in Brophy’s first varsity state championship.
on top March 27 in overtime against Pinnacle with Tanner Tuohy ’13 scoring the game-winning goal. The victory also qualified the Broncos to play in Nationals at Chicago. Both goalies shut out each other’s team in three
periods. Brophy goalie Nicholas Oleson ’11 had 24 saves on 24 shots on goal while Pinnacle goalie Matt Hill saved 33 pucks out of 34 shots on goal. Although Brophy bested Pinnacle in penalty
minutes (24-12), they took advantage of their fiveon-four power play where Tuohy was able to shoot the game-winning goal. At 12:49 in overtime, Brophy found themselves in some trouble when the puck got away and went to the Pioneers’ sticks. Two Pinnacle skaters went down the rink covered by one Bronco. The puck was passed back between the two to enable a free shot at the goal. Oleson was able to spread out his legs to deflect the puck from heading in. That was the last shot Pinnacle took, and at 8:40 left Michael Weinberger ’10 brought the puck down to the right side of the net, and gave it to Tuohy on the left side. Hill was too far on the right, and that gave Tuohy the chance to capitalize. “I was hoping to God that Hill would not slide over to the left to stop my shot,” Tuohy said. “After it went in, I only thought about jumping up to hit the glass and start celebrating with my team,” Tuohy added. Assistant coach Mr. Mike Ricci said the team matched well with Pinnacle going up and down the rink. “Pinnacle is a fast transition team,” Mr. Ricci added. “In order to beat them, we had to be even with them in their speed and transition. When it was lights off, we would play defense. If it was lights on, it would be offense. Whichever team that did that would end up winning the game,” Mr. Ricci said.
Pohlman developing as a varsity volleyball star 6’8 junior guards net in 2nd year on varsity volleyball squad
Mr. Oldani added that Pohlman came on as a typical freshman in that he had “little to no formal volleyball experience,” showing what he called “unlimited promise.” By Ian C. Beck ’12 That promise has now turned into aspiration as THE ROUNDUP Pohlman hopes to play volleyball at the collegiate level. To the left of the volleyball net on the front line “(Pohlman) now has team and personal goals you will find a 6’8 Brophy junior who has made a that give his training greater focus and intensity,” name for himself as an outside hitter whose role Mr. Oldani said about Pohlman’s maturation is just that, hitting and from freshman year to Pohlman was extremely quiet blocking the ball. now. That junior is Matthew when I first met him, and even “Pohlman was Pohlman ’11. now he is usually not the first to extremely quiet when I As a freshman and speak, but he cares a lot about first met him, and even sophomore, Pohlman the game and he has a definite now he is usually not the played basketball and want to always know more and first to speak, but he cares “thought about (volleyball) a lot about the game and become a better player. as a different sport.” he has a definite want to —Joshua Burkholder ’10 “I liked playing more and always know more and more and I just got drawn become a better player,” to it, it was a lot more fun,” said teammate Joshua Pohlman said. Burkholder ’10 in an Pohlman said his size is e-mail. an advantage, but it is not everything. Burkholder added that while Pohlman isn’t “I don’t like to brag like just because I’m big I’m the most vocal leader, he sets a perfect example of good at volleyball; I try to work as hard as I can,” proper technique. he said. Other players have also noticed his enthusiamsm His coach agreed there is more to Pohlman than “I’ve played with Matt for two years now and height. played against him during club season. He’s all “Well, being 6’8” doesn’t hurt… but I think his around a great kid who has a lot of enthusiasm for evolving intensity is what has led to his emergence the volleyball, the best sport out there,” said Sean as one of the state’s best outside hitters,” said head Brady ’10 in an e-mail. coach Mr. Tony Oldani in an e-mail, addressing Brady added that he expects Pohlman to be what makes Pohlman successful. even better next year.
Photo by Josh Zillwood ’10 Matt Pohlman ’11 is an outside hitter for the varsity volleyball team.
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Track and Field balances season start, places high in invitational By Eric Villanueva ’11
THE ROUNDUP Varsity Track and Field started the season with an even record of one and one after a narrow victory at Corona Del Sol March 3 and a loss at Red Mountain March 10. The team also made a name for itself with top finishers at a March 13 invitational. Brophy eked out a close 72-69 win over Corona Del Sol Wednesday, March 3 and set a few records along the way. The meet at Corona Del Sol was “a good start to this season,” said coach Mr. Bill Kalkman in an e-mail. “Many of our athletes performed great.” Freshman Devon Allen ’13 won the 100-meter sprint with his time of 10.9 seconds, and outperformed the 10-year-old school record of 11.02 seconds held by alumnus Johnny Marshall ’99. However, this does not officially count as a record because it would have to be electronically timed at an invitational. State champion Harry Danilevics ’10 finished the 300-meter hurdles more than half a second under his championship time of 39.14 seconds. In pole-vaulting, Alex Bishop ’10 came within two inches of breaking the school record of 16 feet set in 2007 by Jeremy Lashinske ’07 with his 15-foot 8-inch vault. Mr. Kalkman said to watch for Bishop to set the school record in pole-vaulting. In the mile, Will Firth ’11 placed first and Tommy Williams ’11 placed third. Firth beat his freshman track record in the mile of 4:35, set in 2008, by three seconds. As a junior this year he will be shooting for the varsity track record, according to Mr. Kalkman. Josh Dennard ’10 placed first in both the quarter-mile run and the long jump. A week later, bad weather played a role in the 7269 loss at Red Mountain March 3. Mr. Kalkman said the meet was cold and windy. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature was 51 degrees while wind speeds reached 19 mph in Mesa during the meet.
“I really felt that the weather affected my running,” said Dan Valenzuela ’11. Valenzuela said the wind chill dropped the temperature, which made it cold to run in light athletic shorts and shirts. He added the wind definitively hurt the shotputters and discus-throwers. But the weather did not seem to affect Geoff Roxbourough ’10, who placed second in both discus and shot-put events. Roxbourough threw 145 feet in the discus event, but threw a foot short of his first place 46foot shot-put toss at Corona Del Sol a week earlier. Allen, the freshman runner, tied his personal best of 10.9 seconds in the 100-meter sprint, but it was not enough to secure first at Red Mountain. Firth and Williams placed second and third respectfully in the half mile. Unlike the meet at Corona Del Sol, Brophy won two of the three relay races. Besides the weather, the diminished force of the team may have been another reason for the loss. Mr. Kalkman said the team pulled some of its runners to rest them for an invitational on Saturday, March 13. “We put together race combinations to prepare our varsity runners for Saturday at the North Canyon Invitational,” Mr. Kalkman said in an e-mail. At the invitational, Brophy qualified six for the state meet, while several runners and vaulters beat school and national records. In the 300-meter hurdles, Danilevics placed himself second in the nation with his 37.84-second finish, and beat the school record of 38.4 seconds held by Ray Polk ’08. “I am definitely proud of myself for working hard and reaching my goal of a 37 (second finish) early on,” Danilevics said in an e-mail. “I am going to keep working until I reach a time in the high 35s or the low 36s.” Danilevics said running those times will keep him ranked in the top five nationally through the end of the season. Bishop tied the school record in pole-vault with a 16-feet high vault, which broke the invitational
Photo by Chris Perkins ’11 Harry Danilevics ’10 runs March 10 during a track meet at Red Mountain. Danilevics finished the 300-meter hurdles more than half a second under his championship time of 39.14 seconds.
record and placed him first in state. Allen beat the record of Johnny Marshall ’99 in the 200-meter sprint by two one-hundredths of a second with his time of 22.01 seconds.
Out of 17 teams in the region, Brophy is currently ranked second behind Chandler High School after the results of the invitational.
Volleyball team expects to be top 8 in power rankings By Tyler J. Scott ’12
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THE ROUNDUP Brophy’s Volleyball season is under way with a slow start as the varsity squad has lost their first two matches to Highland and Salpointe Catholic as of The Roundup’s print deadline March 19. They had “a poorer finish than we wanted in the Wolf Howl Invitational in the beginning of March,” sophomore starter Nick Benson ’12 wrote in an e-mail. The team is returning six varsity starters this year including Benson, Josh Burkholder ’10, Taylor Bouve ’10, Matt Pohlman ’11, Sean Brady ’10 and Niko Panagiotakopolous ’10. Benson said that he expects the team to be in the top eight in the power rankings come the state tournament. The team is coached by head coach Mr.Tony Oldani and assistant coaches Mr. Andy Schmidbauer, Stephanie Preach, Julia Bonadio and Bridget Bohman. Assistant coach Mr. Schmidbauer said he has, “full expectations of challenging for a state championship,” and it would be disappointing if they didn’t make the playoffs and “make some noise.” He also said this year’s team has a lot of people who are young to the volleyball program, like Tyler Miller ’11 and Chris Erdely ’11. “The team this year is different than the team last year in terms of teamwork. Also, we have a lot of kids on the team that are either completely new to the game, relatively new to the game or are new to the varsity
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Photos by Adam Triplett ’10 Above: Josh Burkholder ’10 jumps March 10 for a block against Highland. Right: Taylor Bouve ’10 leaps to hit the ball over the net.
level of this game. The team this year is tighter than the team last year was,” Benson wrote when asked about the difference between this team and last year’s team. Mr. Schmidbauer stressed the region’s toughness and the critical role of power points in the state. Mr. Schmidbauer said that because of power
points and a tough schedule, the team needs to start winning now in order to earn a playoff berth. The toughness of the Bronco’s region makes it difficult to finish high in the Power Rankings but as Benson wrote, “Once we get to the state playoffs, we take it one match at a time.”
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Brothers’ shadows don’t cast over Maggi Maggi is a dual threat on the baseball diamond, football field
It’s kind of weird going from playing tape ball in a room in our house to watching one of my brothers play in Omaha. —Joe Maggi ’11
By Mason Smith ’11
The Roundup Whether people look out on the football or baseball fields, they will see No. 7, Joseph Maggi ’11. Maggi is a junior that plays both baseball and football. He has two older brothers, Drew ’08 and Beau ’09 who graduated from Brophy, both of whom play for the ASU baseball team. “I don’t think about that much, (but) it’s kind of weird going from playing tape ball in a room in our house to watching one of my brothers play in Omaha,” Maggi said when asked about his brothers. Maggi started playing baseball when he was five years old, and started playing club ball when he was just nine years old. It was not until his seventh grade year that he would get involved in tackle football. Maggi said he could be classified as a “workaholic” about sports. One of his favorite quotes is from Walter Payton (ex-running back for the Chicago Bears), “If I felt like I didn’t
Photo by Josh Zillwood ’10 Joe Maggi ’11 pitches and plays outfield for the varsity baseball team.
give it my all then I would go back out to the field and work till I believed that I did.” Not only is this one of his favorite quotes from one of his favorite athletes, it is also who he would want to practice with for a day. “I would want to see how hard he
worked every play and just see how he played,” Maggi said. His two sports take up most of the year and part of the summer. But no matter what, Maggi said he always has his family for support. “They always encourage me and push me to be the best I can be. They are the
ones I can thank for being who I am today,” Maggi said. His two older brothers played baseball and football just like he does now. Watching his older brothers play for the ASU Sun Devils baseball team motivates him to work harder. “When I watch the way they play the game it makes me want to play like that forcing me to work harder, which helps me get better every day,” Maggi said. He said he would like to play baseball in college. “My brothers play baseball at ASU so that would be my first choice probably, but others would be either Texas or USC,” Maggi said. Maggi is playing baseball for now, but come summer he will be working with the football team and getting ready for the upcoming season.
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Lacrosse season underway with wins against Chandler, Desert Vista, Salpointe Varsity knocks off the undefeated Salpointe Lancers 17-7 By Chase Stevens ’12
THE ROUNDUP On March 5, Brophy lacrosse won the first game of their season against the Chandler High School Wolves at the new Brophy Sports Campus. Ever since then, Brophy has gone undefeated in their division games.
According to azlax.com, a Web site that keeps statistics of the high school lacrosse games in Arizona, the Broncos scored nine points against the East Valley Elites, who got four goals, then Brophy beat the Desert Vista Thunder 10-5. The only game that the Brophy lacrosse team has lost was an exhibition game against Lawrenceville, an east coast school. “We had a tough game against Lawrenceville. They are a good team from the east coast where lacrosse is hot,” said Mack Regan ’12 in an e-mail.
“Our team played a lot of defense in the first half but during the second half rallied to score 5 goals,” Regan said about the loss. “We ended up losing to them 13-5 in a well fought game.” While the varsity squad is doing well, Regan said the junior varsity team also deserves a spot in the limelight. “They have a record of 3-1. They are a good squad and we hope they continue to do well for the rest of the season,” he said. The varsity team had a game against Salpointe
Lancers on Sat. March 20, who were also undefeated. Regan said “anything can happen any day. Salpointe is a good team. We played them in a preseason tournament and lost to them but the team is excited for the game and ready to get their revenge.” Brophy ended up beating Salpointe with a score of 17-7. For more information on Brophy lacrosse, check out roundup.brophybroncos.org.
Photos by Matt Brant ’12 On left, Kevin Kennedy ’10 takes a swing against Desert Ridge March 12. On right, Connor Moore ’12 throws a ball to first base also against Desert Ridge. The Broncos went on to lose that game 10-0, but they ended the month of March defeating Cesar Chavez, Horizon, Boulder Creek, Deer Valley and Chaparral.
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FIFA fever heats up for Xbox 360 tournament By Chase Stevens ’12
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hile it seems nearly everyone was excited for March Madness, others were looking forward to the FIFA tournament. The FIFA club, located in Mr. Mike Nelson’s ’96 room, hosted a campuswide tournament that started March 15 and was set to continue until there was only one team left. FIFA is a videogame based on the Fèdèration Inernationale de Football Association soccer league. It is essentially the Madden of the soccer world. According to EA Sports, the company that makes the videogame, it is the most popular sports title, even out selling Madden. “The FIFA club goes out on a limb to use the latest FIFA. In this case it’s ’10, and we will wait for ’11 next year,” said Manuel Siguenza ’12, a member of the FIFA club. Students and teachers enter as teams of two and get put into the bracket. “It is single elimination, which is why it is wise to make more than one team,” Siguenza said. “We have over 50 teams this year,” Mr. Nelson said, faculty moderator of the
club. “We are finishing the first round, so about 30 teams are left.” The prize for first place is something to envy. “We’re going to do a plaque this year with the winning team’s name and team members - to immortalize them for all time,” Mr. Nelson said. “And you also get a ‘Get Out of JUG Free’ pass.” The FIFA club is unique in that it allows teachers to compete. “We have six faculty teams this year, and we’re looking for more next year,” Mr. Nelson said. While the tournament ended right before spring break, the FIFA club will still be around. Even when there is no tournament, members often come in during break and lunch to play FIFA and relax. “Whenever we play, we take turns on controllers and choose random teams, both club and international,” Siguenza said. This is a contrast to tournament play, as entrants can only play as club soccer teams. The FIFA club mainly is run and supplied by the students. Siguenza said that “our own members supply the equipment. It tends to be Chuck Matthews ’12, Nate Sundermeier ’12, Carlos Mandeville ’12 and Brad Litman ’12.”
Photo by Matt Habib ’10 A student plays FIFA on the Xbox 360 in March hoping to score during the FIFA club’s tournament.
Little film that could beats box office behemoth at Oscars this year By Sean Harris ’11
THE ROUNDUP The Oscars are long done and the victor has been chosen. According to Hollywood, the best film of 2009 was “The Hurt Locker,” a gritty war film about a man who disarms bombs for a living in modern day Iraq. Going into the Oscars, it looked as if the only other film to beat it would be “Avatar,” a sci-fi movie about a paraplegic ex-marine who travels to a faraway planet named Pandora in the distant future.
“Avatar” certainly would be the popular choice; at the time of this publication, it has made more than $700 million domestically and is officially the highest grossing film of all time. However, the reason “Avatar” didn’t win this year is the same reason “The Dark Knight” didn’t win last year; Oscar simply is not ready to accept box office giants. When given the choice, they would rather pick the underdog film every time. It certainly didn’t help that the story of “Avatar” was set in the future. There are many examples of Oscar ignoring science fiction or other fantastical stories, such as the year “Star Wars” was snubbed.
Exceptions to the dollar sign rule can be made, however rare they are. Just look at the year “The Return of the King” tied with “Titanic” for the record of 11 Oscars for one film. But there is progress being made. For example, not only was “Avatar” nominated this year, but so was “District 9,” another science fiction film that pleased both audiences and critics. Just the fact that these films were nominated, while just a formality, shows Hollywood might finally be ready to accept this long forgotten genre. When talking about the Oscars however, one has to remember that it is the opinion of Hollywood. It does not change or at least should not change the opinion of the viewer. For example, some of my favorite films of the year (an example would be the underrated “Road”)
were not even nominated, and those that were did not win anything. Does this change my opinion? No. Would it have been nice to see them win? Undoubtedly yes. Validation is always nice but one has to take a grain of salt with awards like the Oscars and film critique in general. There are so many varied opinions of movies. One’s own opinion should be the only one that matters; running into someone that does not share such an opinion should open the door for discussion and not confrontation. Did I like “The Hurt Locker?”Yes, I did. Was it the film of the year? No, not in my opinion, but I’ll take the Oscars for what I see them as, a celebration of movies. Try not to take them too seriously.
Get away from the hustle and bussle of the city and cool off by the lake
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By Adam Triplett ’10
The Roundup Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it’s time to plan a weekend getaway to cool down. Bartlett Lake is just outside the city, about 90 minutes north of Brophy, and is a great place for either a day or an overnight camping trip. This is also the perfect time to visit
the lake due to the recent rainfall. It has not been this full in almost a decade. According to Arizona Game and Fish, the lake is at 91 percent capacity. Of course, with rain comes new growth. There is green in all directions and spring will bring vibrant wildflowers to the mountains surrounding the lake. The lake itself is a great spot for fishing and every kind of motorsport. There is a small marina that offers small boats to rent for going out onto the lake. Currently, large mouth bass are in their spawning season and flathead catfish are
strong in numbers. To get to the lake, take the Pima exit on Loop 101 and go north. After going down Pima for about 10 miles, then the road will end at an intersection with Cave Creek Road. Take a right turn, heading east, and go four miles. There will be a left turn onto Bartlett Dam Road. This will take you straight to the lake. On Bartlett Dam Road there will be a turn to the left for Horseshoe Lake. Personally, I prefer going to Horseshoe
Lake; it is more secluded and I have never seen a boat in the water. Although, if you plan on going to Horseshoe Lake, be warned that it is a very primitive road for 16 miles. In sections it is sandy, which could leave a passenger car stranded, and in other areas it is very narrow with blind turns. I would suggest staying away from this road if your only transportation is a smaller sedan or an equivalent vehicle. Both lakes are part of the Tonto National Forest, so a permit is required
if you plan on parking your vehicle for any period of time. A Tonto pass can be picked up at most sporting good stores; I use Sportsman Warehouse, or the Ranger station on the way out towards the lake. A day pass is $6 and an annual pass is $95 and good all year round. If you do plan on going out to see the lake, make sure to bring a camera. The surrounding landscape makes Bartlett Lake one of my favorite day trips around the Valley.
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Lenny’s Burger features throwback style, great food Mac’s Meals By James McElwee ’10
THE ROUNDUP Lenny’s Burger has been an Arizona staple since 1984, providing people with delicious burgers and other diner-esque foods. Now it is widely popular and has three locations at 2825 N. Central Ave, the Southeast corner of Central and Thomas, 2545 W. Glendale, the south side of Glendale, just west of I-17 and 10635 N. 59th Ave. or 59th Avenue and Peoria. The inside of Lenny’s is a fun throwback to the 50s, and is an enjoyable place to have a meal. On to the main point: the food at Lenny’s, at least at the Central location where I sampled their food, is quite tasty. The burgers, obviously a staple in a restaurant with “burger” in the name, are big, juicy and extremely delicious.
Photo by Rob March ’11 Lenny’s Burger Shop is located on Central Ave. and Thomas Road. Lenny’s offers a throwback decor and old-fashioned shakes.
However, the Hickory burger was not quite as good. The barbeque sauce was a little too sweet and did not mesh well with the rest of the burger. Lenny’s also offers things like grilled
chicken, hot dogs and other sausages. The grilled chicken was pretty good; however it was a little bland. Luckily, the myriad extras and toppings add more than enough flavors.
The regular sized hot dogs are way too small and drown in the buns. The same applies for the sausages. However, despite their small size it’s hard to go wrong with a hot dog. However, the jumbo dogs, with lots of toppings, fill out the buns better. So get a jumbo dog if you have a choice. Lenny’s also has milkshakes, delicious milkshakes. While it may seem hard to mess up something like a milkshake, Lenny’s seems to have a real knack for creating really good, almost old-fashioned milkshakes. You can also get take out at Lenny’s but I would not suggest this. When the food is takeout, it seems to lose some of its flair, and becomes somewhat like a Burger King that is more expensive, albeit with more choices. For the most part, the food and atmosphere more than make up for Lenny’s other shortcomings. 4 out of 5.
Teacher’s Pet: Gaimari bares all about growing up in Chicago By Beau Peterlin ’10 and Alex Stanley ’12
THE ROUNDUP Where are you from? Chicago, Ill., originally. What was it like growing up with Walter Payton, Mike Ditka, Barack Obama and Kanye West? It was pretty good. Kanye West used to steal my lunch money in school, but Walter Payton was actually one of my childhood heroes when I was growing up. What did you do at Boston College? I went to class, made a lot of friends that I still have today, I worked in the Office of First Year Experience and I explored the great Italian food in the north end of Boston. Sources say you are a huge Cubs fan, is that true? That is categorically untrue. This interview is over. Do you think they will ever win the World Series? I think they will, eventually. I think they have too much pressure on them.
Why did you move to Arizona? I was sent here for a nonprofit teaching organization after college. This was the city I was assigned, but I knew I wanted to get out of the snow. We’ve heard that you are not very competitive, is that true? It is true, I don’t really care about winning or losing, I play for the love of the game. Sources say that you and Mr. Hooten are inseparable, is that true as well? Well, he’s not here right now, so that should answer the question. What do you do when you are not teaching? I like to read, watch and play sports, and listen to music. Unfortunately, I spend too much time grading papers or thinking about teaching. Why are you a teacher? I wanted to have a job where each day is a little bit different, and where I could leave each day knowing how I impacted somebody or how I accomplished something. When did you decide to sport facial hair? I started sporting facial hair a couple years ago, when Kyle Orton became the Bears’ starting quarterback.
He was known for his grotesque neck beard, and when he received criticism for playing poorly, I decided to grow a beard in solidarity with him. Do you have any nicknames? “Gaimari Safari” is the most popular, for my ability to drive a minibus. Do you have a motto that you live by? If I had to choose one, it would be: Think before you speak, speak before you act and act before you die. What is your favorite grade to teach? Honestly, seniors are my favorite grade to teach. I feel like I have a better ability to relate and discipline them, as they are a little closer to young men. I also scare freshmen too often. How is it like being a wrestling coach? It is a lot of fun. It’s great to share the skills that I learned with our students. What can students do to get an A in one of your classes? Turn in all of their homework, study for all of their tests and do not commit any of my pet peeves. How about Bear’s tickets? Those could go a long way, but it depends on how good the seats are. If they are on the 50 yard line, we can talk off the record.
Random reigns supreme on Internet with off-the-wall memes By Alex Pearl ’10
THE ROUNDUP Pop culture is an infectious thing. Like the flu or humanity according to Hugo Weaving, pop culture will surge its way through any adaptive mass capable of regular access by the general firstworld population. Such is true with the Internet. While it is also a host for external pop culture like television and movie stars, media, literature and news about all three, it has also proved capable of developing a popular culture of its own. Unfortunately for the Internet, this culture in question is nonsensical on one end of the spectrum, and terrifying on the other. For example, most Internet-goers are familiar with Lolcats (pronounced “lawl-katz”), a Photoshopped picture of a cat or a kitten that is almost always accompanied by a misspelled or
grammatically erroneous caption such as “i can haz cheezburger?” or “protecting internets… WITH MAH LAZOR!!!” This can be considered relatively tame as far as Internet fare is concerned. Lolcats are a part of an Internet culture that seems to revere randomness. This culture may extend to the boundaries of nerdiness, or cruelty, but the root of most Internet humor – and, therefore, random culture – is found in off-thewall bits called “memes.” A meme is a commonly-occurring trend on the Internet, or at least a trend that has occurred and been approved by the general populace most often on several occasions. These memes can consist of edited pictures, but can also be quips or nonsequiturs found on message boards and forums. There are several trends to memes: The first is that caps-lock is the “cruise control for cool.” In more or less words,
this means that all-capital letters, which are the Internet equivalent of screaming your face off, are one of the primary keys to opening the door of funny. The second rule is that the less punctuation there is in a meme, the funnier it is. In a meme, commas and colons interrupt flow, and a sentence ending without an exclamation point or a period make the statement in a meme seem more abrupt or frantic. For example, a picture of a dog wearing a Roman legionnaire’s hat and capital letters (notice: capital letters) reading “STOP RIGHT THERE CRIMINAL SCUM” is much more haphazard and unpredictable-sounding than a simple “Stop right there, criminal scum!” There are many other lesser rules, including the rampant use of swearing, adorable animals, poor quality drawings, insensitivity verging on cruelty, cruelty, ugly animals, other memes, and/or
pop-culture references, but the two regarding “Internet syntax” are the most commonly shared among memes. How can one be a part of Internet pop culture, if it’s so accessible but so erratic? If memes are viewed by a practiced and learned eye, they can become “randomly predictable” over time. While making some memes unsurprising and unentertaining, this also demonstrates a level of knowledge that may allow an individual to create their own memes, which can be posted on various message boards to accrue renown. After all, a person who listens to experienced orators all his life picks up a thing or two about speaking. Knowledge about randomness is gained through observation of randomness, and in time the layman can become a strange, hilarious Internet god.
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roundup.brophyprep.org Gamers go back to their roots on the tabletop By Daniel Robb ’10 The Roundup
The human lay on his back, sweating intensely, arms outstretched with crossbow in hand. He now gazed upon his two strange companions engaged with one monstrous undead. Slowly, he pressed his finger to the trigger, letting loose the tautly held bolt. As the bolt pierced the air, one of the human’s companions dressed in robes shot out his arm, fingers down and outstretched, setting the passing bolt aflame. These few moments of one fight occurred within the context of a game of Dungeons and Dragons, a tabletop role-playing game. Dungeons and Dragons is probably the most popular of these types of games, which are numerous and diverse.
Flogging Molly, others hold St. Patrick’s Day celebration By Alex Pearl ’10 and Sam Fleury ’10 THE ROUNDUP
This last St. Patrick’s Day, Irish and non-Irish alike rejoiced as Flogging Molly, accompanied by three other bands in a concert denoted the “Green Seventeen,” made its way into town. Festivity was in the air as concertgoers filed into the concert grounds in Tempe Beach Park. Of the three supporting bands, the Keltic Cowboys were the first to take the stage, performing a handful of Irish Punk songs including a cover of one of Flogging Molly’s pieces.
Burton’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ takes moviegoers down a new rabbit hole By Eric Villanueva ’11 THE ROUNDUP
Where can you play crochet with flamingos as putters and hedgehogs as balls, or have tea with a mad hatter and his equally batty talking animal friends? Only in Wonderland, but there’s no need to fall down a rabbit hole to get there. Director Tim Burton brought Alice Kingsley and the magical world of the time-honored classic “Alice in Wonderland” to theaters Friday, March 5.
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The Noise
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By Quinn McGovern ’12 & Kevin Cabano ’12
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Is there a Brophy band you would like to see reviewed? E-mail your suggestions to The Noise at roundup@brophyprep.org.
The Killers mix unique style with underground nostalgic rock Underground rock has always had its place on the music radar, but there are few bands following the scene that have stood out as much as the Killers. The Killers have acted as pioneers in this new age of music making. They originated in Las Vegas in 2002, and since then they have been taking their revival of the post-punk genre to new unique realms that are always surprising. The rock group consists of four members: Brandon Flowers on vocals and keyboards, Dave Keuning and Mark Stoermer on guitar and bass
and Ronnie Vannucci on the drums. As an early band, they had started to create a sound true to their alternative desires. Releasing catchy and almost frivolous singles such as “Somebody Told Me,” some people could tell what to except from them. Their first album “Hot Fuss” granted them plenty of radio air-time and put them on the main stream music map. After, “Sam’s Town” was released, which was full of hits that still tend to comprise much of the band’s direction artistically as they implemented more electronic sound and alternative
cornerstones. After their semi-popular compilation album “Sawdust,” the foundation for their most recent and very popular album “Day and Age” was laid. “Day and Age” packed in a lot of the very underground alternative sound the Killers had been known for, including two singles “Human” and “Spaceman.” Look for their albums if you like a great alternative rock sound, and also be aware of a possible upcoming tour. Key Songs: “Mr. Brightside,” “Somebody Told Me,” “Spaceman,” “Human” -Quinn McGovern
Hendrix created defining rock sound, style for many generations to come Jimi Hendrix was born Nov. 27, 1942 in Seattle, Wash. As a child he listened to blues records that his father owned and eventually took up the guitar, which would soon make for a short but wildly successful career. After serving in the U.S. Army for two years, Hendrix began to focus more on music and played guitar for artists of the day such as Little Richard. He also was a member of the Isley Brothers’ backup band but left after several months due to personal dissatisfaction. However, in 1966, Hendrix’s talent was discovered and he was flown to London to form a band. This band, featuring drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Noel Redding, became The
Jimi Hendrix Experience. They released famous songs such as “Purple Haze,” “Voodoo Child (Slight Return),” and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” before breaking up in 1969. They fused several genres such as blues, rock, funk and psychedelic to create a unique sound. Hendrix played with other incarnations of his band, including one for a performance at the Woodstock Festival in 1969. He died in 1970. There is still speculation as to how exactly he died but it is most often believed to be from an overdose on sleeping pills. Hendrix is renowned as one of the greatest guitarists to ever live, even topping the 100 Greatest Guitarists list by Rolling Stone magazine
as well as others. He is known for his innovation with effects and technique to create new sounds out of his instrument. Several albums of previously recorded material have been released posthumously, including the recent “Valleys of Neptune.” Key Album: “Are You Experienced,” The Jimi Hendrix Experience, 1967 Key Songs: “Foxy Lady,” “All Along the Watchtower,” “Fire,” “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” -Kevin Cabano
Brophy students get once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at Bon Jovi concert By Michael Mandeville ’11
The Roundup On Feb. 24 a group of Brophy students had the opportunity to meet and sit down with rock stars Richie Sambora and David Bryan of Bon Jovi. Sophomore Chase Knox’s ’12 mother works for Forever Young, a charity organization started by former NFL star Steve Young. A part of the work they do involves giving students the chance to conduct interviews at large scale events like professional sports games and concerts. After she went to Assistant Principal of Student Activities Mr. Jeff Glosser about the possibility of getting a group of students together for an interview at the Bon Jovi concert in February, students Eric Huso ’10, Jeff Coltin ’11, Parker Jones ’12, Keaton Leandor ’13, Matt McLean ’13 and Brophy graduate Jaric Khoiliann ’09
Submitted Photo Brophy students get the chance to hang out backstage at Bon Jovi concert with members of the band.
gladly accepted. “The two came into the interview and instantly lit up the room,” Coltin said in an e-mail. Coltin and Leander conducted the interview asking questions about the starting of the band, advice
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they had for young musicians, the consistency within the band and their post-Hurricane Katrina work done in New Orleans. “Both were gracious and put thought into answering each and every question well,” Coltin said.
Mr. Steve Smith ’97 is currently listening to “North Hills” by Dawes and “The Satanic Satanist” by Portugal. The Man.
The students got to enjoy the show and sing along to hits like “Living on a Prayer.” “I still can’t believe how lucky I am!” Coltin said, “I got home that night totally exhausted but wishing I could do it all over again.”
Dominic Schuering ’11 is currently listening to “Golden Archipelago” by Shearwater and “Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel
What’s your favorite album right now? E-mail us at roundup@brophyprep.org.
So here I am again with another exciting issue of The Roundup’s premier music podcast, “The Music Sounds Better.” This time around I’ll be covering the minimalist disco-rock of Germany’s The Whitest Boy Alive, Kanye West’s pick of favorite chill-gazer, Toro Y Moi and the renowned animated stars Gorrilaz. The Whitest Boy Alive (led by Erlend Øye of Kings of Convenience) have been around for a few years starting as a project that was intended to be a computer-based electronic band. After the guys worked behind the computer, they grew bored of the production and decided to just play the music with real instruments while maintaining a dance influenced sound. Based out of Germany currently, the band has released two albums, one called “Rules” and the other more recent “Dreams.” A favorite track of mine by the band is called “Courage.” Its mellow beat and jumping bass line compliments the airy vocals that Øye is notorious for, but the lead synthesizer drives the song’s rhythm. The track’s catchy dance structure completely colors the make-you-feel-good atmosphere with in the band’s work. I really feel it’s refreshing to hear something that can be considered dance music not produced on a computer only to be performed by a DJ. Moving on, a few months ago Kanye West blogged this new act Toro Y Moi. Following in the chill-gaze dream-beat R&B influenced indie electronic scene emerging, Toro Y Moi proves to be one of the more unique of the bunch. Other groups following this rising genre are Neon Indian and The xx. Anyway, I recommend a song off of his album “Causers of This” called “Talamak.” Dubbed with various filters manipulating frequencies, the song consistently pulses creating a underwater effect. The instrumentation is primarily the beat (influenced by hip-hop), with various synthesizers and delayed vocals. The bizarre structure makes it one of the more creative songs I’ve heard all year. He is definitely going to be something big. To end this edition, I’d like to talk about the animated visual and music project, Gorrilaz. Led by Damon Albarn of alternative rock band Blur, known for the famous “WOOWHOO” song or properly entitled “Song 2,” the group has gained wild success for hits like “Clint Eastwood” and “Feel Good Inc.” The group released two albums plus a collection of B-sides before their newest work “Plastic Beach.” All together I wasn’t too fond of the album, especially after release such brilliant piece like their 2005 “Demon Days,” but after a second listen it immediately became apparent that this was their best work yet. The song “Superfast Jellyfish” features Gruff Rhys and De La Soul. The track is a hip-hop song led by 90s rap legends De La Soul, but the chorus sung by Albarn hooks the listener to its ridiculous lyricism and driving instrumentation. It definitely is one of my favorite songs on the album because it so well illustrates the theme of album, the “plastification” of surrounding society. Well that’s it for this issue, be sure to listen online at roundup.brophyprep.org.
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The Roundup
Xavier Shelby Scott ’11 By Dallas Ducar ’10
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THE ROUNDUP Name and year? Shelbus Dumbledore III, 2011. What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to make documentaries for the History Channel and be cool. What would those documentaries entail? I like to think of it as “Bill Nye the Science Guy” meets history, meets “DaVinci Code,” meets adults and stuff. What’s your favorite food? Sushi; raw fish is my calling. Why? Because it calls from the sea. Anyone in particular that calls to you? Neptune or Ariel. Are you getting ready or excited for Prom? I’m excited, I get to go this year – I think. I hope I get a date but I don’t know, not many people love me. What do girls look for in a Prom date? Good hair, they want some fancy moves and someone who they can take home to mama and she can offer them lemonade. Do girls at Xavier think this whole Prom thing is a big deal? Yeah, some girls got their prom dresses before the
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Christmas dance; some think they can get dates. Do you like Web sites? They’re okay I guess. “Hurt Locker” won overall film of the year, which movie would you want to win? I really wanted “An Education” to win, that or “Precious.” Anything but “Avatar,” it is a disgrace to the art form of filmmaking. It is all CGI and hardly a movie, the true art form is being challenged to make the movie, not just use a computer. This one time I watched a pigeon eat a whole cookie, like the whole thing. It just went to town on that thing. Do you think that’s cool? Yeah, it’s the cat’s pajamas, I guess. College. Exciting? Scary? Or both? Exciting, I can’t wait to leave Arizona. It’s too hot here. Do you not like us? No! It’s just the clothes here. You can’t wear winter clothing, which are like the best clothes ever—and in Chicago you can. What’s your favorite article of winter clothing? I really like my peacoat and my wool longjohns from the 60s that were my grandmas. Quick! What’s the word you’re thinking about right now? House! Who would win in a fight? A gentleman minotaur or a pirate cyclops? Dallas Ducar.
“You can get stuck in the past if you want, but we need to be stuck in the now.”
“I don’t care, I’m not a mathematician, I sell lawn mower wheels.”
–Mr. Gary Galante
“Mr. Grindey, you are ruining your Bible!”
- Mr. Jeff Viso
“When you try to lie to me, you shouldn’t smile.”
– A student in Mr. James Grindey’s Scripture class commenting on the notes and page markers stuffed into Mr. Grindey’s Bible.
“I’m thinking about donating blood next week.”
“I’m not ruining it, I’m adding to it.”
-Michael Saba ’11 to Mr. Stephen Johnson
-Mr. James Grindey
“Is it double the speed, or twice as fast?” – Dean Mr. Jim Bopp
“You do not get to yell at me. I am still the one with the red pen.” – Mrs. Dorothy Dunnion talking to a student during an argument
-Mr. John Burns
“I donate blood every day when I go home. Rough neighborhood.” -Mr. Stephen Johnson
“Being a Supreme Court Justice is a pretty pimp job.” -Ms. Kelly Guffey
“The probability that you are getting a detention is increasing every second.” -Mr. Tim Sanford
Have you heard any wise words lately? Send them to Entertainment Editor Sean Harris ’11 at roundup@brophyprep.org.
The Artist’s Corner
www.cleverbot.com By Tyler J. Scott ’12
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Have you ever been on Facebook chat or Skype and no one was online who you wanted to talk to? Maybe you were really lonely and needed someone to have a conversation with but there was no person available. No person, but that doesn’t mean no thing. Introducing Cleverbot, an artificial intelligence system that uses what previous people have said to continue conversations. Cleverbot allows the visitor to stage a conversation with it by constantly adapting and taking pieces of what people have added to similar questions and using them to keep the conversations moving. The Web site itself is very easy to navigate since there are few distractions, only a small box to input your contribution to the conversation and three buttons underneath that. The first button is “Think About It!” Which prompts the AI system to speak first. The second is “Think For Me!” Which inserts your contribution for
you if you can’t think of anything to say to the AI. The final button is “Thoughts So Far” which is a running log of your conversation so you can see what has gone on in the conversation. There are also two warnings towards the bottom of the screen, one for viewer’s to note and one specifically for parents monitoring the site. “Please note: Cleverbot learns from real people - things it says may seem inappropriate - use with discretion, and at your own risk.” “Parental advice: Visitors never talk to a human, however convincing it is - the AI knows many topics - use only with oversight” While Cleverbot is entertaining, it is still very archaic. Cleverbot isn’t quite that clever and can be outsmarted easily. It gets confused fairly easily but to be fair, it’s usually when you don’t answer the AI’s question correctly. Overall, Cleverbot is a fun way to talk to a computer and if you are ever caught with no friends online, it is a fun alternative.
Above, photo by Andrew Paul ’12 Right, drawing by Vinny Nicchi ’12
E-mail artwork for “The Artist’s Corner” to roundup@brophyprep.org.