Tennis men win triple crown See page 15
Senior Issue
Class of 2013 Senior Section Begins on page 7
Sophomore Noah Constantine (left) and sophomore Matt Galush hold junior Robert Kelly after their singles and doubles title wins.
Where are they going? See page 10
Volume 12, Issue 6 May 26, 2013
Cardinal Gibbons High School - 1401 Edwards Mill Rd Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Looking back at the memories we made
Class of
2013 Here are some snapshots of some of the most memorable moments from the Class of 2013’s senior year. From spending time with friends at the Kairos retreat to just hanging out at the prom, this year’s graduates will take their Gibbons experience with them as they go to colleges all over the country. The Class of 2013 is the first class to graduate with the new arts/athletics wing that opened with the beginning of the spring semester. The annual Baccalaureate Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church was on Friday, May 24 and the graduation ceremony is today, Sunday, May 26. See page 2 for photo captions and turn to page 7 for the Class of 2013 Senior Section.
Seniors celebrate at Gibbons one last time
Class of 2013 looks back on four years of memories at senior luncheon Stephanie Todd News Editor The members of the Class of 2013 gathered on campus to enjoy time with their fellow classmates in an open and social setting at Gibbons one last time during the annual senior luncheon on Friday, May 17. The soon-to-be graduates sat together at tables in the gym, decorated in Gibbons green and yellow, with green, yellow and white balloons rising from flowery table centerpieces, surrounded by photos of themselves as children which lined the bleachers, providing a reminder of how far they have come. At 11:00 a.m., as freshmen, sophomores, and juniors made their way to classes, the Class of 2013 entered the gym for the last time as Gibbons students. Differing from years past, there was not a slideshow in the theater before the luncheon. Instead a slideshow of photos from this past year played on the gym screen as the class members entered. Two alumni speakers, Gene Davis ’86, the president of the Alumni Council, and Billy Warden ’83 spoke to class before lunch was served by the mothers of the seniors.
Many families played a large role in the coordination of this event. Senior Savannah Balbe’s family’s restaurant, Assaggio’s, provided the food. “The food was good and the speakers were great,” said senior Melissa Walsh. Speaking of using all of the knowledge collected from Gibbons in the real world, senior Catherine Todd said that her favorite line from the entire luncheon was “Beware of earthly orthodox,” quoted from speaker Billy Warden. In addition to the speakers, Harry Stewart, an alum from the class of 1936 from Nazareth Orphanage, spoke briefly. “The most memorable part was when Mr. Harry Stewart, a member of the graduating class of 1936 from Nazareth Orphanage, spoke to the graduating seniors about the importance of staying connected with Gibbons no matter how much time has passed since you were a student,” said alumni coordinator and senior class moderator Joseph Hoying ’99. Hoying, who has spent this past year working with this group of seniors, introduced all of the speakers.
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Photo by Rachelle Garbarine/Advancement
(Left to right) Seniors Charlotte Randolph, Allison Skiko, Hunter Reeves, Matt Wascenske (behind Reeves), Daniel Aiello, Brian Driskill, Catherine Amos (behind Driskill) and Christian Anderson enjoy their last on-campus event with the rest of their classmates on Friday, May 17 at the annual Senior Luncheon. The Class of 2013 shared one final meal together in the gym and heard from alumni speakers. Also, the senior gift was unveiled for the first time. Called Mission Central, this mobile welcome and information desk/kiosk to be placed in the new front lobby.
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Thanks for all the memories, graduates!
Second from left to right: seniors Carol Ann Bryant, Lexi Schimelfenig, George Soberanis, Mary Kannon Jefferson, John Czuhai, Emily McCrorie, Zander Lim, Andrew Sriraman at prom.
Class of
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(Clockwise from top left) Seniors Tyler Welch, Zachary Ang, Audra Bovender, Gabriella Richard, Melissa Walsh, Marisa Casson and Megan Yates hang out at the Kairos X retreat in January. Photo by Darsey Williams/Gibbons Media
(left to right) Seniors Rachel Mintel, Abigail DiSano, Nick D’Andrea. Kevin Pietras, Annetta San Diego, and Karthik Sundaram enjoy one of their last days on campus together.
2013 Senior members of the varsity cross country team Mario Lund, Harrison Dusek, Nick Tyrey, and J.B. Collins celebrate their third straight state title.
Photo by Rachelle Garbarine/Advancement
Continued from page 1 Hoying appreciated the time it took to stage the event. “The luncheon went spectacularly. The hours of planning and organization by our senior parent volunteers really shines through the great event. Those individuals should receive all the praise,” said Hoying. The luncheon was also an opportunity for all to dwell on the things that made their final year so wonderful. “Everyone was very excited, from the seniors to the parent volunteers to
the alumni and special guests. It is just a joyous event celebrating the academic and athletic achievements the seniors have accomplished during their time at Gibbons,” said Hoying. From the events that made this year memorable, to the people, these seniors were given the chance to look back on those. “The relationships I’ve formed with peers and teachers throughout the Gibbons community, particularly through the retreat program, are what made this year especially special,” said
Photo by Rachelle Garbarine/Advancement
(top row, from left) Seniors Morgan Garrett, Taylor Ruby, Katie Scibior, Marie DeRusso, and Samantha Milner gather together with (bottom row, from left) Mary Katherine Harrill, Maddy Scully, Jose San Miguel, and Victoria Williams at the senior luncheon.
Photo courtesy of Vicky Klimek
Senior “redshirt freshmen” Savannah Ballbe (left) and Melissa Cox hug a freshman on his first day at Gibbons during Freshman Welcome Day in August. Photo by Jennifer Rilley/Gibbons Media
The seniors of the pep rally crew, (back row, l-r) Brianna Panosian, Katie Sargent, Chris Cannon (behind Sargent), Carol Ann Bryant, Alex Warren, Kathleen Mills, Mady Figlo, Samiiah Wilson. (Second row, from left) Ella Mullan, Claire Prevost, Chelsea Oneto, Layne Reese; (Front row, from left) Robert Povlock, Stephany Michalak, Marisa Casson, Samara Knuckley; Catherine Todd (on floor) and Tim Cedrone celebrate after the winter pep rally in February.
Walsh. In agreement with Walsh, Hoying finds himself privileged to work and build relationships with the senior class throughout their high school experience. “This senior class had an ability to see the big picture and understand the importance of the building project. Instead of being upset that they will not see the full potential of the Building the Vision project, they are proud that they helped build the foundation
Photo by Jordan Watkins/Landmark Yearbook
for our school for the next generation,” said Hoying. For many seniors, the event was bittersweet. Walsh said she found the entirety of the event to be more bittersweet than emotional, and said she is ready to move on. However, she added she will definitely miss Gibbons. “I will miss the people and the environment. I like knowing everyone around me and knowing they know me. It’s comfortable, and I can’t wait to come back as a graduate,” said Walsh.
Photo by Rachelle Garbarine/Advancement
(left to right) Seniors Mary Bernal, Dom Vellucci, Zander Lim, Mary Mueller, Brandon Burns, and Isaiah Whitten spend one last day together at the senior luncheon.
Photo by Jennifer Rilley/Gibbons Media Photo by Cheyenne Wood/The Crusader
Seniors Donna Steinbacher, Haleigh Nelson, Sarah Reynolds, and Kelly Majewski gather together one last time during the senior luncheon. Page design by Managing Editor Sean Feick
(Left to right, front) Seniors Matt Sheehan, Paul Spencer, Nick D’Andrea, Zachary Ang, Jorge Ramos, and class valedictorian Ben Rosso with Jennifer Nash and Ben Baker (standing) at the senior luncheon.
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May 26, 2013
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Beloved librarian retiring after 21 years
Gibbons bids farewell to ‘epitome of a teacher’ Dale Foushee Anthony Palumbo Senior Staff Writer Memories are meant to last a life time and head librarian Dale Foushee has certainly provided Cardinal Gibbons students many memories that will never be forgotten during her time at Gibbons. But after 21 years of helping students on two Gibbons campuses, Foushee is putting down her books and retiring. “I just knew it was time,” said Foushee. “I want to be able to relax, pursue different activities that I have not had time to do, and most importantly, spend time with my granddaughter.” When asked what she will miss most about Head librarian Dale Gibbons, Foushee gave Foushee will be retiring after 21 years of service a simple two word anto Cardinal Gibbons High swer: “the students.” School. It is clear that Foushee’s focus on students has driven the work she has carried out as head librarian, as moderator of the National Honor Society, and chair of the Student Recognition Ceremony. (See page 4 for the list of students recognized at Foushee’s final Student Recognition Ceremony on Monday, May 20.) Foushee described her favorite library memory as seeing the students using the library every day. “Seeing the students come into the library, sitting at the table, using the materials provided by the library, and getting their school business taken care of,” said Foushee. Perhaps those who know Foushee best, besides
the students, are those who have worked alongside Foushee in the library every day. Library media assistant Terri Ingraham, who has been at Gibbons since 2003, and librarian Prudence (Lyon) Scott, who has been at Gibbons since 2005, have joined Foushee in striving to make the library a student-friendly but productive place to work. No one can better speak to Foushee’s influence and importance to Gibbons and its students than Ingraham and Scott. “Mrs. Foushee has poured her heart into this library and made it the heart and soul of this building. Her work with NHS has been outstanding. She has mentored many students and through her hard work, has led by example,” said Ingraham. “Students are inspired to work harder because of Mrs. Foushee. She creates a learning environment that enables students to not only succeed, but to thrive,” said Scott. Scotts perhaps best sums up what has made Foushee so beloved by so many for 21 years. “Mrs. Foushee is special because she cares so deeply about this school and more importantly, the Gibbons students. She is the epitome of a true teacher. Alumni return to campus to visit Mrs. Foushee because not only did they learn a lot from her, but they respect her and they truly care about her,” said Scott. When Foushee began at Gibbons 21 years ago, she started as the yearbook teacher at the old Cardinal Gibbons campus on Western Boulevard. She served in that role for seven years, and then when Gibbons moved to the campus where it is at today, she became the head librarian. Many students do not realize everything that Foushee has done in the library. Her contributions range from creating the green Library Handbooks given to students their freshman year, to setting up the schedule for classes to use the library computer
room throughout the year. Just three years after Foushee arrived at Gibbons, she took over the role as National Honor Society moderator. This was the first time Gibbons had a National Honor Society chapter. “When I first began NHS it was just a few names,” said Foushee, as she took out the old book where the students used to sign their names upon their introduction. “Now we have hundreds of members, where I wouldn’t be able to use a book like this.” Clearly, NHS has benefited from Foushee’s leadership over the years, and according to students is an organization to which many students strive to belong. “I feel like National Honor Society is something that everyone strives to be a part of. Just seeing all the service they do around the school really makes me want to be involved with the organization,” said sophomore Taylor McGrath. Foushee has started various traditions through NHS, the most popular being the Christmas Toy Drive. According to Foushee, this event not only holds a special place in the school’s heart, but also in her own. Another tradition Foushee helped start is the Student Recognition Ceremony which is meant “to honor students for ‘outstanding service’ to clubs and organizations and to honor those students who have won academic awards.” Foushee is handing the NHS moderator torch over to math teacher Jen Cipriano, who worked with the NHS tutoring program this year. Foushee will also hand down the task of chairperson for the Student Recognition Ceremony to Cipriano as well. As for the role of head librarian, the school will be hiring a new staff member, according to Foushee. But one thing is certain: after 21 years of service to Cardinal Gibbons High School, no one will replace Dale Foushee in the hearts of her students and colleagues.
Departing long-time faculty/staff will be missed by many Anthony Palumbo Senior Staff Writer
Kendra Burns
Benton worked in the front office and organized many events around campus.
Volunteer coordinator Laurette Benton is retiring after eight years at Gibbons.
Q: What’s next? A: “I plan on traveling to Italy, reading, and spending lots of time with my family.”
Q: What was your favorite Gibbons memory? A: “All the wonderful people [students, faculty, and staff] that I’ve had the chance to meet and work with. Q: Do you have anything you would like to say to the Gibbons community? A: “Keep on being great examples of faith, service, and leadership in our community.”
Dan Porter
Q: What do you plan on doing in Michigan? English teacher Kendra A: “I plan on looking for Burns will be leaving after teaching jobs throughout four years at Gibbons. the area, and hopefully finding one as soon as possible.” Q: What was your favorite Gibbons memory? A: “It would have to be duct taping Mrs. Haluska to the wall during a pep rally, flash mob with the staff, and all the wonderful retreats I’ve been on.” Q: Do you have anything you would like to say to the Gibbons Community? A: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible opportunity to work with such an amazing staff and students.” Q: Why are you leaving?
A: “Just to spend more time at home with my baby Harper.”
Q: What was your favorite Gibbons memory? A: “The faculty of the year dinner when they celebrated Ms. Foushee’s fifteen years of service to Gibbons and when we beat East Chapel Hill in women’s lacrosse last year.” Q: Do you have anything you would like to say to the Gibbons community? A: “I am going to miss this place, and I look forward to seeing the new construction changes.”
Assistant librarian Prudence Scott will be leaving after eight years at Gibbons.
Science teacher Barbara Gamblin is retiring after thirteen years at Gibbons.
Q: What’s next? A: “For now, I will be staying in Raleigh. I plan to become more involved in environmental and ecological issues in the community.”
Q: What was your favorite Gibbons memory? A: “My favorite Gibbons memory is the honor of meeting and working for Brother Michel Bettigole - the former principal of this school. He was truly an inspiration to me.” Q: Do you have anything you would like to say to the Gibbons community? A: “Brother Michel once told me: ‘Always look for the good.’ Care for each other, and care for all of God’s incredible creation.”
Kell Peterson
Laura Wyker ‘03
Prudence Scott
Q: Why are you leaving? A: “I have purchased three Sylvan Franchises and will be working to grow the business full-time.”
Q: Do you have anything you would like to say to the Gibbons community? A: “Thank you for the many years of teaching and doing what I love. Each student has been given a gift from God and it was my duty as a teacher to shed light on that gift. I will miss everyone very much.”
Q: Why are you leaving? A: “I am retiring from teaching.”
Q: Why are you leaving? A: “My husband has accepted a job with the family business in Grand Rapids, Michigan.”
Porter taught AP Environmental Science.
Q: What was your favorite Gibbons memory? Science teacher Dan A: “The one that stands Porter will be leaving after thirteen years at Gibbons. out is when the Gibbons community came together for hurricane relief in 2008. We filled a truck of food and supplies and shipped it to Haiti. In the office is a wooden bowl that was hand carved by the people of Haiti, who we helped. Every time I see the wooden bowl it reminds me of what is important and of being a better Catholic.”
Gamblin taught Environmental Science and Earth Science.
Burns taught freshman English and Intro to Film and was the moderator of Gibbons Noteworthy.
Laurette Benton
Q: Why are you leaving? A: “I am retiring, because I believe that it is time to start a new chapter in my life.”
Barbara Gamblin
Wyker taught freshman biology. Q: Why are you leaving?
A: “I’m leaving to pursue a career in fashion design. I recently got Science teacher Laura accepted into Wyker will be leaving N.C. State’s Gibbons after six years. College of Design. I’ll be getting my Masters in Art and Design.” Q: What was your favorite Gibbons memory? A: “Hanging out with my colleagues at lunch. [I’ll miss] my girls Cassie [Robbins], Brooks [Owens] and Prudence [Scott]!” Q: Do you have anything you would like to say to the Gibbons community? A: “Follow your dreams!”
English teacher Kell Peterson will be leaving after six years at Gibbons.
Q: Why are you leaving? A: “I need to lighten my teaching obligations in order to finish the research and writing I began two years ago in pursuit of the PhD..” Q: Do you have anything you would like to say to the Gibbons community? A: “My spirit will lift every time I meet a Gibbons face. Never stop learning. Live like champions.”
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May 26, 2013
Special ceremony recognizes students
Students recognized for exemplary effort in extracurriculars Anthony Palumbo Staff Writer Every year at the student recognition ceremony, students are honored for all the wonderful things they have accomplished during the past year. This year the event was held on May 20, 2013 in the Cardinal Gibbons Theatre. The ceremony, led by head librarian Dale Foushee, was designed to recognize students who have showed outstanding achievement in their prospective clubs, organizations or academics. Each year moderators are asked to look at different criteria, and to choose different people who they feel have made a difference in their organization or club. The ceremony is hosted by the members of the Cardinal Gibbons chapter of the National Honor Society. Many of the students felt like it was a great way to recognize students for all they have done this year, and could show students that there are so many activities you could be involved in around campus. “It felt great to know that I had been remembered for my hard work,” said sophomore Isabelle Miranda. “I was proud to walk up on stage knowing it had all been worth it. I think it also motivates others to become more involved in school clubs. I am very excited for next year and the new things we can all accomplish.” The complete listings of the awards follow. Biology Club Ms. Susan Goethals, Moderator Joseph Tortora
Rachel Mintel
Nathan Godwin
National Honor Society Ms. Dale Foushee, Moderator Juniors – Juliana Conklin, Abigail Cook, Andrea Fitzgerald, Drew Heffring, Lauren Keeling, Timothy O’Donnell, Catherine Graff, Rayburn McCulloh, Nicholas Rinz, Bailey Schultz, Nathaniel Monteleone, Alexa Pursley, Amy Waguespack, Sam Rosso, Isabela Zawistowska
Triangle Down Syndrome Event Veronica O’Neill
National Latin Exam Ms. Jessica McCormack, Moderator
Dress Down Day Michael Marchetta
Cum Laude – Anthony Hunter, Caitlin Daugherty, Mary Palm, Maggie Dever, Chris Schnupper, Andrea Fitzgerald
Seniors – Ellie Czejkowski, John Czuhai, Nicholas D’Andrea, Sarah Reynolds, Zachary Ang, Allyson Perez, Matthew Harvey, Christina Mosca, Karthik Sundaram, Ben Rosso Scholarship Certificates from NHS National Office – Karthik Sundaram, Megan Izzo NHS Executive Officers Leadership Recognition – President Karthik Sundaram, 1st Vice President Nicholas D’Andrea, 2nd Vice President Isabela Zawistowska, Secretary Ben Rosso, Treasurer Ellie Czejkowski Noteworthy Ms. Kendra Burns, Moderator Catherine Amos, Abby Neal, Madeline Cooke, Annetta San Diego Ping Pong Club Mr. Gary Meyerl, Moderator Trevor Tanas, Nick Despotes The Repeater Ms. Rachelle Garbarine, Moderator Emmary Williams, Anthony Palumbo, Daniel Diehl
CROP Walk Kristina Rupp Lenten Soup Sales Xander Saleh Soup Kitchen Volunteers Lauren Keeling, Marie Hills Liturgy Mr. Joe Sebik, Liturgy Coordinator Peter Lastovich, Timothy Kowalczyk, Sean Daly, Maria “Gabby” Cardeno, Laura Gigliotti, Monica Panosian, Rob Swinarski Pallbearer Society Mr. Patrick Dmytriw, Moderator Luke Raymond, Lauren Gustainis, Lauren Keeling, Tate Shanahan Retreats-Peer Leaders Ms. Crista Anders, Director of Retreats Sr. Laura Downing, Associate Director of Retreats Carol Ann Bryant, Brandon Burns, Chris Cannon, Marisa Casson, Sean Daly, Nathan Godwin, Carl Hiltbrunner, Emily McCrorie, Maggie McIntyre, Melissa Monroe, Michael Parker, Kevin Pietras, Sarah Reynolds, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Jose San Miguel, Katie Sullivan, Cameron Theobald, Melissa Walsh, Matt Wascenske, Stephanie Whitecross, Emmary Williams, Ellyson Williams, Mary Wood, Megan Yates
Book Club Ms. Terri Ingraham, Moderator Amy Waguespack
Science Club Ms. Diane Ripollone, Moderator Timothy Kowalczyk, Rayburn McCulloh, Ben Igo, Nathaniel Monteleone
Le Cercle Francais Ms. Nivia Smith, Moderator Catherine Amos, Olivia Perry
Spanish Club Ms. Nancy Beale, Moderator Kasey Janes
Contemporary Art Museum Teen Advisory Council Jason Swienckowski
Chessnuts Ms. Dana Wilkinson, Moderator Timmy Coughlin, Thomas Zeleskey, Peter Lastovich
Strategy Club Mr. Mark DeLaRosa, Moderator Carl Hiltbrunner, Griffin Gast, Maeve Mense, Emmett Williams, Caitlin Daugherty, Geoffrey Richardson
Rhode Island School of Design Blair Torres
Club for the Easily Amused Mr. Patrick Dmytriw, Moderator Claudia Rutkowski, Matthew Nelson, Lauren Gustainis, Erin Davidson-Dyer Coffee House Mr. Michael Friedman, Moderator Paul Spencer, Christina Spencer, Carl Hiltbrunner, Samantha Yancey, Kevin Pietrus, Brandon Dini, Jacob Comello, Chris Johnson, Dan Caldwell
Student Council Mr. Michael Rogosich, Moderator President Dom Vellucci, Vice President James Becherer, Secretary Colin McKendry, Treasurer Brian Driskill Surf Club Mr. Jason Curtis, Moderator Nathan Godwin, Thomas Hoppe, Jorge Ramos, Jorge Santoyo
The Crusader Newspaper Club Mr. Dan Jukic, Moderator Brennan Doherty, Anthony Palumbo, Jennifer Rilley, Ellyson Williams
Video Club Ms. Diane Ripollone, Moderator Nicholas Teder, Brennan Doherty, Tim Hackett, Rayburn McCulloh
Guitar Club Mr. Dave Spencer, Moderator Ja’Carla Mitchell, Francesca Rocco
Yearbook Ms. Nancy Barkan, Moderator Katie McClure, Alexis Tyndall, Jordan Watkins
Improv Comedy Club Ms. Lexie Dillon, Moderator Griffin Gast Inklings Mr. Kell Peterson, Moderator Alex Lai, Rachel Hebert, Claudia Luna Rutkowski, Erin Watson, Daniel Miles, Nick Eichen, Annetta San Diego Lancer Club Ms. Pat Gallagher, Moderator Savannah Ballbe, Madison Brannon, Melissa Walsh, Aaron Azmoudeh, Brianna Panosian, Mathilde Sellars Latin Club Ms. Jessica McCormack, Moderator Brandon Woolard, Angela Curtin Mountain Biking Ms. Patricia Gallagher, Moderator Alex Dompka National Forensic League Ms. Susan Goethals, Moderator Stephanie Kelley, Michael Koppinger,
Altar Servers Fr. Romen Acero, Altar Servers Coordinator Marc Todd, Paul Todd, Matt D’Andrea, Robert Wilson, Mary Ann Dinh, William Salmon Franciscan Youth International Mr. Mark DeLaRosa, Ms. Agnes Penny, Moderators Outstanding Service Award for Cardinal Gibbons High School Megan Izzo Officers: President Kathleen Mills, Vice President Nick Rinz, Secretary Hannah Richey, Publicist Maeve Mense, Memory Class Folder Organizer Veronica O’Neill, Treasurer Connor Battershall Catwalk for Cancer Matt Talbot, Mary-Kannon Jefferson Box-A-Thon
Page design by News Editor Erik Borchers and Managing Editor Sean Feick
North Carolina Museum of Art Teen Advisory Council David Torres, Alexa Chapman
Visual Art Exchange Young Artists Exhibit Blair Torres, Rachel Mintel Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild Kitty Gibbons United States Congressional “Artistic Discovery” Lexi Schimelfenig Scholastic Art Awards Regional Scholastic Art Honorable Mention Award Winners Daniel Davis, Kitty Gibbons, Timothy Kowalczyk, Emily Lutz (2HM), Lauren Morris, Austin Nelli, Timothy Rozansky, Caitlyn Shanahan, Blair Torres, David Torres(2HM), Andrea Velosa Regional Scholastic Art Silver Key Award Winners Nicole Knapp, Timothy Kowalczyk, Christina Mancini, Rachel Mintel, Hunter Reeves, Jennifer Rilley, Blair Torres (Portfolio SK) (2SK), David Torres (2SK) Regional Scholastic Art Gold Key A ward Winners Ellie Czejkowski (2GK), Christina Gibbons, NCAEA Award Nicole Knapp, Timothy Kowalczyk, Christina Mancini, Rachel Mintel, Jennifer Rilley, Claudia Rutkowski (2GK), Alexis Schimelfenig, Jason Swienckowski 2(GK), Blair Torres (2GK), American Visions Nominee, North Carolina Student Excellence Award, David Torres, Andrea Velosa, Emmary Williams (2GK), Emily Wise (3GK) National Scholastic Art Awards Tim Kowalczyk, Blair Torres, Ellie Czejkowski
Magna Cum Laude – Rachel Harris, Alexander Miskimon, Megan Comstock, John Czuhai, Laura Sheridan, Christopher Garrell, Hannah Richey, Marqi Rocque, Matthew D’Andrea, Michael Jensen, Derek Palinski, Maddie Taylor, Audra Bovender Silver Maxima Cum Laude – Sam Gay, Thomas Zelesky, Brandon Woolard Gold Summa Cum Laude – Broderick Huntwork, William Harris, Caroline Czuhai North Carolina Junior Classical League Annual Convention Ms. Jessica McCormack, Moderator Maggie Dever American Mathematics Competition Dr. John Sprague, Moderator This national mathematics competition is sponsored by the American Mathematical Society. AMC – 10th grade winner – William Kelley AMC – 12th grade winners and AIME participants – a tie – Daniel O’Connell and Bailey Schultz North Carolina Science Olympiad Tournaments Ms. Trish Mullins, Moderator Regional Varsity Level: Zachary Ang (4th Gravity Vehicle), Katherine Combs (3rd Disease Detectives), Jacob Comello (2nd Dynamic Planet), Madeline Cooke (5th Anatomy and Physiology), Brooke Eichenlaub (5th Anatomy and Physiology), Chris Johnson (4th Gravity Vehicle, 6th Remote Sensing), Nicholas Lefevre (1st Boomilever,4th Mission Possible), Jacob MacEntee (4th Bottle Rockets,4th Mission Possible, 6th Remote Sensing), Natalie Protasowicki (6th Forensics), Bailey Schultz (2nd Dynamic Planet, 6th Forensics), Laura Sheridan (1st Boomilever), Zach Soberano (3rd Disease Detectives), Scott Thieken (1st Trajectory), David Torres (4th Bottle Rockets), Ryan Wangen (1st Trajectory, 4th Mission Possible) Regional JV Level: Sam Agusta (2nd in Gravity Vehicle, 2nd Mission Possible), Meg Johnson (2nd Mission Possible), William Kelley (2nd Mission Possible), Ethen Lund (3rd Materials Science), Isabelle Miranda (1st Boomilever), Amy Morris (1st Boomilever), Tyler Pham (3rd Materials Science), Edgar Torres (2nd Trajectory), Ben Wendt (2nd Gravity Vehicle), Emily Wood (2nd Trajectory) State Tournament: Ian Alivio (10th Fermi Questions), Zachary Ang (9th Gravity Vehicle, 10th Fermi Questions), Katherine Combs (7th Disease Detectives), Jacob Comello (7th Dynamic Planet), Chris Johnson (9th Gravity Vehicle, 10th Materials Science), Nicholas Lefevre (9th Mission Possible), Jacob MacEntee (9th Mission Possible), Amy Morris (3rd Boomilever), Natalie Protasowicki (8th Forensics), Bailey Schultz (5th Chemistry Lab, 7th Dynamic Planet, 8th Forensics), Laura Sheridan (3rd Boomilever, 5th Chemistry Lab), Zach Soberano (7th Disease Detectives), Scott Thieken (5th Trajectory), Catherine Wagner (1st Stuck on Science), Ryan Wangen (5th Trajectory, 9th Mission Possible, 10th Materials Science) Team Ranking: 10th in the State out of 172 schools across 12 regions Moot Court Ms. Pam Heyl, Moderator 3rd Place Team Award: Megan Collins(Top 10 of all Competitors and Top 10 Petitioner), Stephanie Kelley(Top 10 of all Competitors and Top 10 Respondent), Megan Izzo, Rachel Mintel, Allyson Perez
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May 26, 2013
Staff Editorial
Mission Central reflects Class of 2013
At the annual senior luncheon on Friday, May 17, the senior gift committee – George Soberanis, Emily Schumann and Jordan Watkins – revealed the Class of 2013’s senior gift and officially presented it to Cardinal Gibbons High School on behalf of the class. The committee presented a multi-purpose, informational, mobile and technologically- advanced desk/kiosk which they have named “Mission Central”, in honor of Cardinal Gibbons High School’s Mission Statement, symbolized in the main lobby by the new Mission Wall. Mission Central will be a part of the new main entrance area of Gibbons and will be used to help welcome and inform visitors to Gibbons. (You can see a picture and read more about Mission Central on page 7.) The Class of 2013’s gift is certainly unusual and unique and it’s safe to say that Mission Central is unlike any other senior gift given by any other senior class, both in its purpose and in its design. But this gift at this time is fitting for this class, for this school year and for all that the Class of 2013 has experienced at Gibbons during their four years here. We appreciate the reminder the Class of 2013 is leaving us of what matters most: no matter what it looks like, Gibbons is about how we take care of each other, and others. When this year’s graduating class arrived, Gibbons was just a normal school building: white brick walls, regular desks, text books, desktop computers.
Photo by Gibbons Media
Mission Central, the Class of 2013 senior gift, will serve to help welcome and inform Gibbons visitors. Here the desk/kiosk is shown in the new main lobby, in front of the temporary wall which will be coming down in August when the Building the Vision project is completed.
But now, as the Class of 2013 leaves Gibbons, they leave a Gibbons changed greatly, just like they have changed greatly, in looks and capabilities. And Gibbons, like the graduates, will only continue to evolve as the Building the Vision project comes to an end in August. Instead of plain white walls, Gibbons now features an abundance of glass and light in its main lobby. New indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for students in both the arts and athletics wing and the new academic wing, now nearing completion, will allow students more opportunities to do all the things that makes Gibbons so special. (See page 4 for a list of the students recognized for their contributions to Gibbons this year.) Just as Gibbons has evolved and grown in its infrastructure and technology these last four years, this year’s class gift reflects how the Class of 2013 has evolved while at Gibbons. There may be questions about how the gift will be used or where it fits in but one thing is certain: the Class of 2013’s senior class gift reflects the journey the Class of 2013, and Gibbons itself, has been on these last four years. We appreciate that the Class of 2013 has left us a gift that is not only useful to us but also represents a reminder about everything we students will attempt to be at the new Gibbons: welcoming, helpful and friendly.
Saying thanks – and goodbye – to Gibbons
Students, find what you love and you will find your home at Gibbons Ellyson Williams ‘13 Editor-in-Chief 2012-13 Deciding what to say in my final piece for The Crusader was much more difficult than I first imagined. I thought I would write about how much the newspaper meant to me over the years and how much I’ll miss it now that I’ve graduated. All that’s true—I loved being on staff and it’s what I’ll miss most and remember most fondly about my time at Gibbons. But I realize now that being a part of this newspaper goes further than just that. I realize that it’s prepared me for the world more than any other class I’ve taken at Gibbons, and it’s had the biggest influence on me. I came into my position as Editor-in-Chief nervously. I knew I wanted the position, but didn’t know how to do the job. Throughout this year, I learned leadership, commitment, and patience, among other things. These are not just lessons from a textbook; these are qualities that will help me as I move out into the world of independence and responsibility that comes with college. These qualities came with doing and not just learning. This class also helped me establish my legacy, something Gibbons, especially Principal Jason Curtis, emphasizes.
The word legacy is defined as “anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor.” The large majority of my legacy will be the time I spent working on The Crusader. I can only hope all my hard work—and my staff’s hard work—will pay off in the future. The new media room proves that as a part of Gibbons Media, we’ve created enough of a legacy to be supported by the school. Journalism was my niche at Gibbons. Students, I strongly recommend finding something here that you love to do. I loved working on the newspaper. Finding something like The Crusader—whether it be in the drama, athletic, music, or dance programs— makes leaving your legacy a lot easier. Room 107 became my home away from home; my staff became my school family. As a team, we were incredible. We not only had a ton of fun, but we were unprecedented in knowledge and application of InDesign and the many steps required to produce a newspaper. I love the people I was able to work with; together, we had such an eye for content and design. The members of Journalism I were remarkable, too. The class is comprised of many gifted writers, and it made the editorial process much easier. And I think I speak for the entire staff when I say that our adviser, Mr. Jukic, could not have done a better job. He encouraged us, supported us, and educated us not only about journalism, but also in the ways of the world. He treated us not like children but like adults, an attitude which I so appreciated.
Looking forward to what’s next
As construction begins to wind down, we look forward to covering what the future holds Brennan Doherty Editor-in-Chief Dear readers of The Crusader, I feel truly honored and blessed to have been named the new Editor-in-Chief of The Crusader. Editor-in-Chief has long been a position of great pedigree at The Crusader, and I am very flattered to have been chosen for the job by my fellow staff members and friends. First, I hope you readers enjoy this year’s senior issue. We as a staff realize the importance of this issue as we honor the seniors and reflect upon their special year at Gibbons. This issue was put together by a fairly young, but very talented, group of writers, editors and designers. I want to thank this year’s staff for all the hard work they put into putting out a quality newspaper. To our journalism seniors Elly, Marisa, Megan, Matt and Caleb, each and every one of you all have been great to me and have helped me improve this year. I consider all of you to be good friends and I wish nothing but the best for you all as you leave high school behind and delve into college life and all of your other future endeavors. The foundation that you all have helped set up for this paper will lead to future success for The Crusader this coming school year and for many years to come.
Even with the departure of our seniors I am still very excited for what next year brings for The Crusaderand Gibbons. Next year will be a year of change. Our staff will look different due to the graduation of our five seniors, and many of our writers will be taking on new editor roles. At the same time, our school campus will have changed drastically by the time we return to school next year. No more construction, no more cones, no more loud noises heard in classrooms. The Building the Vision project will be complete and we look forward to covering the changes this new era will bring to the Gibbons community. While we will keep a strong focus on the print edition of The Crusader next school year, we will also continue to embrace delivering news through The Crusader online and social networking sites such as Twitter to give you the best and most reliable Gibbons news faster than ever. To the rest of the Gibbons community, I hope each and every one of you all have a great and relaxing summer and I look forward to covering all of your activities again next year in The Crusader. Finally, I want to congratulate the entire Class of 2013 on your graduation today and good luck to you all in college.
So thank you to my talented staff and to our respected adviser. I formed relationships, learned skills and made memories I will never forget, and I am hugely grateful for the opportunity I was given. I will miss serving my staff and readers as Editorin-Chief, but I can honestly say there is no one I would rather have replace me than Brennan. I think next year’s staff will be up to the challenge of continuing our legacy, and I look forward to keeping up with the issues. Thank you for reading and supporting The Crusader and goodbye!
10th anniversary 2001-2011
Re-established 2001
Continuing a tradition of journalistic excellence
Brennan Doherty Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Todd Sean Feick News Editor Managing Editor Erik Borchers Online News Editor
Rebecca Camak Inside & Out Editor
Caroline Young A&E Editor
Andrew Mihok Sports Editor
Preston Moser Sports Editor
Andrew Schnittker Sports Editor
Cheyenne Wood Sports Editor
Senior Staff Writer: Anthony Palumbo Dan Jukic Adviser
Editorial Policy
The Crusader is the official student newspaper of Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, The Crusader will not purposefully publish any material that contradicts the teachings of the Catholic Church. The Crusader will endeavour to publish only the truth, to the best of its ability. The Crusader will not purposefully publish any stories that are libelous or disingenuous nor any images which diverge from the essential truth of the captured image. Only images legally obtained or for which permission has been granted will be published. The Crusader is the product of class work and as such is subject to prior review by the adviser and administration. Regardless, the commentaries contained herein are the opinions of the newspaper staff only, and do not necessarily reflect those of the faculty/ staff or administration. The Crusader editorial board as a whole will be responsible for determining editorial opinions, which represent the opinions of the majority of the editorial board. No single member of The Crusader will be held responsible for editorial content decisions. All submissions to The Crusader will be considered for publication either in print or online but may be edited for space and content. Please contact The Crusader by email at newspaper@cghsnc.org. Page design by adviser Dan Jukic
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New academic wing nears completion
Photo by Rebecca Camak/The Crusader
Photo by Rebecca Camak/The Crusader
This view of the academic wing shows the new outdoor classroom (foreground) in the newly landscaped courtyard. The new location of the St. Joseph statue is visible to the left, next to the English wing. The academic wing connects to the existing building on both the first and second floors and there will be a new entrance to the library through the current library computer room.
Construction workers pour the concrete steps of the new main staircase on May 21 in the new academic wing.
Photo by Dan Jukic/Gibbons Media
New hallways in the Academic Wing are built and are in the process of having ceilings and light fixtures installed.
Left: The four windows into the libary media center (center) mark the former location of the St. Joseph statue. The areas in black indicate where bricks were removed in preparation for windows to be installed, which will allow more natural light into the library. The walkway in front of the St. Joseph statue (right)will lead to the new entrance to the library, yet to be installed.
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Right: A construction worker prepares the second floor facade for painting on May 21.
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The new classrooms feature windows facing the athletics fields. Lights and ceiling tiles are installed. Flooring and doors are not yet in place.
The memories we made at prom 2013 Rebecca Camak Inside and Out Editor
Students arrived at the beautiful Cardinal Club in downtown Raleigh in their runway-worthy dresses and tuxes for the junior/senior prom on Friday, April 26. Many students gathered before prom for picture parties, filled with countless colors of dresses and then began arriving at 8 p.m. for the four hour-event filled with music, dancing and delicious desserts. Here are some of the memories we made at prom 2013.
From Left to Right: Seniors Mathilde Sellars, Chad Knuth, Denny Lynch and Kathleen Hickey.
From Left to Right: Juniors Annie Disano, Brenden Reilly, Joseph Johnson, Rebecca Wiley, Anna Bracco, Timmy O’Donnell, Brenna Elmore, Wren Dyer, Michael O’Dowd and Maite Monlina.
Seniors Sean Solik and Caroline Smith.
From Left to Right: junior Emmy vonLehmden, senior Samara Knuckley, juniors Hannah Jefferson, Calleigh West, Olivia Stewart, Stephanie Girard, and Maddy Reid. Junior Rodrigue Achu-Sile (left), senior Jorge Ramos (on drums), senior Cameron Theobald (center) and sophomore Austin Fissinger (right) played 50’s music as “Ricky and the Red Streaks” at prom. Page design by I&O Editor Rebecca Camak
Seniors Kelly Cockrill and Nick Holloway. Seniors Casey Janes, Elle Czejkowski and Emily Wise. Photos by LifeTouch Photography
MAY 26, 2013
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SENIOR SECTION 2013
The valedictorian and salutatorian who do it all
Ben Rosso
Valedictorian
Stephanie Todd News Editor Richard Bennett “Ben” Rosso is the valedictorian of the Class of 2013 and will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the upcoming fall. “I am going to Notre Dame next year. I never really had one top choice because I didn’t want to pick one and not get in, but Notre Dame was high on my list. I am excited to go and it has a great reputation, environment, and feel, but I am not going to rush through this summer,” said Rosso, in an interview via text. With this being the last summer for these recent alumni to be all in one place, more or less, the bittersweetness seems to emerge. “I’m going to miss all of my friends and the people here. It’s just a great environment,” said Rosso. Leaving a legacy behind at Gibbons with his fellow classmates has proven to be an opportunity to reflect on past memories. “It’s so hard to pick a favorite memory. I had some great times both inside and outside the classroom. I’m going to say that my favorite memories were hanging out with my friends at events such as football games, prom, and while working freshman welcome day,” said Rosso. Although Rosso has had a multitude of influential teachers in his life throughout these past four years, math teacher Dr. John Sprague stood out for Rosso. “Though it’s really hard to pick one in particular, I’m going to have to say Dr. Sprague. I had him for two years for Calculus BC and Calculus 3/Differential Equations and I really learned a lot and came to enjoy math class,” said Rosso. Despite Dr. Sprague’s undoubted impact on Rosso, his favorite class was
Valedictorian Richard Bennett “Ben” Rosso will be attending the University of Notre Dame. Angie Melcher’s physics class during junior year. Despite taking seven AP classes through his high school career, as well as Calculus 3/Differential Equations his senior year, Rosso was still able to participate in extra-curricular activities, such as beach volleyball and Taekwondo. “I play beach volleyball in the summer, so I was excited to be a part of its inaugural year as a club sport here at Gibbons,” said Rosso. In addition to playing a role in the genesis of this new organization at Gibbons, Rosso also earned his black belt in Taekwondo this year. Looking back as his time at Gibbons comes to a close, Rosso offers one piece of advice to the rising seniors: go on Kairos. “I could go on for a long time but it was the best thing I did this year and I met so many incredible people who have become a huge part of my life,” said Rosso.
Salutatorian Allyson Perez will be attending Harvard University.
Allyson Perez
Salutatorian
Stephanie Todd News Editor Allyson Perez, who will be attending Harvard University in the fall, is the Class of 2013’s salutatorian. “I have actually wanted to go to Harvard since I was 13, so having the opportunity to attend is very exciting,” said Perez in an interview via text, on her upcoming college adventure. Despite her excitement, she will miss what she is leaving behind. “There is so much I am going to miss. I suppose that I will miss the Cardinal Gibbons spirit and how it permeates through everything that goes on in the community,” said Perez. In addition to the contagious Gibbons spirit, the overall teacher Perez
Class gift matches new style
Mission Central welcomes visitors to lobby
ordinator. The kiosk is primarily composed of glass and stainless steel. The Gibbons school logo is centered on the desk. A television is attached to the right pillar, above a welcome sign. The desk has a pillar attached on the left with magnetic board (for placing documents), underneath a sign titled “information”. The kiosk has a second part, a piece of glass about the same length of the desk. Mission Central has wheels that will allow it to move around to different Gibbons events. Photo by Rachelle Garbarine/Advancement “The kiosk has the Left to right, Joseph Hoying ‘99, senior class moderator and alumni same feel as the new lobby, they share similar matericoordinator, Emily Schumman, George Soberanis, and Jordan als,” said Hoying. Watkins stand behind Mission Central. The television attached to the kiosk has a port for a flash drive, for displaying Erik Borchers photos or video. For specific events, laptops can plug Online News Editor in and display specific pictures or video. Revealed at the annual senior luncheon, the The kiosk was originally designed by senior Blair class of 2013 gift is a mobile informational desk/ki- Torres in a sketch, and later refined and built by the osk, called Mission Central. industrial design firm of Peter Ruocchio ’92. RuocThe members of the 2013 senior class committee chio’s firm also built the Mission Wall and similar were George Soberanis, Emily Schumann, and Jor- design elements are apparent in the glass structure dan Watkins. The committee saw a need for a central of Mission Central. location to find information inside the school, acMission Central default home will be the new cording to Schumann. lobby and the committee believes that alongside the The Mission Central kiosk is a community center new Mission Wall, the lobby will be a place to learn for information. Information for events such as open about Gibbons. house, dance concerts, sporting events, etc. will be “[The seniors] were very excited, they drove the available at the kiosk. Mission Central will also have whole process. I acted as a middleman between the tickets available for purchase, video, and pictures on committee and Ruocchio,” said Hoying. display. Hoying helped the committee keep the project Tickets will be sold digitally using an iPad with feasible and within the financial cost. a credit card attachment or physically with a staff “It turned out better than I ever imagined,” said member. Unless an event is currently happening, no senior committee member Jordan Watkins. one will be staffing the kiosk, according to Joseph Hoying ’99, senior class moderator and alumni co-
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said will leave the greatest impact on her has to be science teacher Susan Goethals. “As moderator of the debate and forensics team and as my AP Biology teacher, she has been a tremendous help over the past four years as a mentor and a friend,” said Perez. Debate and forensics team was but one of the extra-curricular activities Perez took part in during her four years at Gibbons. Others included moot court, the girls’ golf team, Science Olympiad, history club, and playing trombone in the band. In addition to her participation in such organizations, throughout her high school journey Perez challenged herself with a course load consisting of nine AP and 14 honors classes along with taking band as an elective all four years. Of all these courses, Perez said the most difficult was probably math teacher Dice Hodge’s Pre-calculus honors class. Perez said her favorite class over these past four years was a tie between Robert Lipscomb’s AP English Language and Composition class and Pam Heyl’s AP U.S. government and politics class. Lipscomb, who left Gibbons at the end of last year, was an avid runner and an assistant cross country coach and he was famously imitated in the 2011 fall pep rally by fellow graduate Colin McKendry. This, Perez said, was her favorite Gibbons memory. As for her departing words of wisdom, Perez encourages rising-seniors to savor the time they have together. “Do not waste time! Time flies so quickly, and before you know it, you will be walking across the stage to get your diploma. Enjoy yourself, and make sure to spend quality time with your friends,” said Perez.
Class of 2013 By the Numbers
311
Number of graduates in the Class of 2013
228
Graduates attending in-state schools
60
Graduates attending N.C. State University
28
Graduates attending University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill in the fall
6
Students that will be attending a college associated with the military
3
Graduates who will be attending an Ivy League school (Harvard, Cornell, Brown)
MAESTRO
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LEAVING GIBBONS TO B I will miss the warm and comforting personalities of the Gibbons students and faculty. However, I am glad I will forever be a part of the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders family! -Samiiah Wilson
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Samiiah Wilson will be attending University of North Carolina–Greensboro.
I’m looking forward to being in a new environment, meeting new people, going to football games and taking more interesting classes in college. - Kerry Razcka
Graduate Kerry Razcka, who is going to UNCChapel Hill in the fall. Photo by Stephanie Todd/The Crusader
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Graduates Zander Lim (left) and Catherine Todd with their baby pictures. Lim will be attending UNCWilmington and Todd will attend Appalachian State.
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App State bound Sean Daly connects with his baby picture as Hunter Reeves watches.
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I suppose I expected Gibbons to be big and scary, full of upperclassmen eager to make fun of my freshman backpack and such. Though, Gibbons really is a welcoming place full of awesome people, student, and staff - Sean Daly
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BEGIN A NEW JOURNEY Be the seniors the underclassmen will want to look up to. Do as much as you can make the most of it because it goes by faster than you’ll want it to! -Carol Ann Bryant
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Future ECU student Carol Ann Bryant poses with her baby picture.
SENIOR LUNCHEON... THE LAST STOP ON CAMPUS
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Photo by Caroline Young/The Crusader
Derek Palinski and Carl Hiltbrunner after retrieving their baby pictures. Palinski will be going to Oberlin College and Hiltbrunner will be going to N.C. State.
Seniors Danny Rosenblum, who will be going to Clemson University, and Andrew Lutz who will be going to Texas Christian University
Photo by Darsey Williams/Gibbons Media
Twins Ellyson (left) and Emmary Williams are both attending N.C. State.
Photo by Caroline Young/The Crusader
The baby pictures of the seniors were placed on the bleachers for the seniors to pick out. Photo by Caroline Young/The Crusader
Seniors Mady Figlo and Sarah Reynolds will be going to Wingate University and Elon University, respectively.
I really enjoyed the football games [this year]. - Nick Hackett
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N.C. State bound Nick Hackett
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SENIOR SECTION
MAY 26, 2013
Where are they going? CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2013!
Joseph Aiello Catherine Airey Catherine Amos Christian Anderson Heather Anderson Zachary Ang Alexander Aparicio Bardia Asefnia Abigail Ashton Aaron Azmoudeh Benjamin Baker Savannah Ballbe Leslie Barrow Pierce Beary Ethan Becherer James Becherer Mary Bernal Thomas Bernhardt Ryan Biegert Michael Billy Zachary Blondell Victoria Boddie Audra Bovender Stephen Boyle Madison Brannon Daniel Bratzke Carew Bridges Kelly Brown Carol Bryant Jake Buchanan Blake Burkey Daniela Burn Matthew Burnette Brandon Burns Preston Butler Daniel Caldwell Christopher Cannon Nicholas Carroll Marisa Casson Timothy Cedrone Tabatha Centano Kelly Cockrill Megan Collins James Collins IV Hannah Cooke Kevin Corcoran Nicholas Corolla Melissa Cox Adriana Cruz Chavez Justin Curis Angela Curtin Ellie Czejkowski John Czuhai Sean Daly Nicholas D’Andrea Nicholas Day Marie DeRusso William Despotes Daniel DiLeone Mary Ann Dinh Abigail DiSano Matthew Dixon Nicholas Dodson Patrick Domville Stephen Donaldson James Dorsett Alyssa D’Oyen Mallory Drake Brian Driskill Harrison Dusek Nicolas Eichen Nicolette Falacara James Fedorovich Paolo Fenu Madyson Figlo Domenic Finelli Kevin Fitzgerald Connor Fodell Christopher Fody
David Foye Jackson Freeman Lauren Gamble Morgan Garrett Griffin Gast Abigail Gay Christina Gibbons Laura Gigliotti Nathan Godwin Katherine Goudy Benjamin Grazen Tess Griman Cole Guvetis Yanni Hachem Nicholas Hackett Emily Hagopian Nicholas Hall Jaclyn Halula Mary Katherine Harrill Matthew Harvey Nicholas Haskin Forrest Hellard Drew Henderson Andrew Hennesen Jonah Henry Sindy Hernandez Stephanie Hernandez Kathleen Hickey Carl Hiltbrunner Derek Hodges Kevin Holgado Nicholas Holloway Thomas Hoppe Lane Huger Kimberly Hull Kevin Hyde Megan Izzo Kasey Janes Mary-Kannon Jefferson Allison Johanson Christopher Johnson Samuel Jones Caine Junginger Brett Kaveney Asti Kelley Edward Knuckley Samara Knuckley Chad Knuth Timothy Koller Christopher Koon Evan Lang Michael Lappin Gabrielle Lavelle Ryan Lawrence Kyu-Hyun (Zander) Lim Joseph Luihn Mario Lund Andrew Lutz Conor Lynch Donald Lynch III Michael Macdonald Katherine Magee Kelly Majewski Bailey Maloney Caleb Maloney Christina Mancini Michael Marchetta Arianna Martinez Laura Camille Matrazzo Samantha Mazza Jekaterina McClure Emily McCrorie Leigh McGill Mary McIntyre Colin McKendry Shannon McMullen Alston Meadows Mary Mense Stephany Michalak
Scott Miller Kathleen Mills Samantha Milner Rachel Mintel Robert Mohney Melissa Monroe Kristina Moralic Amy Morris Sheila Mosca Kristin Mottola Mary Mueller Ella Mullan Jennifer Nash Evan Nations Abigail Neal Austin Nelli Claire Nelson Haleigh Nelson Matthew Nelson Chinwendu Ngwadom Kaitlin O’Connor Chelsey Oneto Alexander Palinski Derek Palinski Brianna Panosian Monica Panosian Michael Parker Allyson Perez Kelly Perriccio Olivia Perry Timothy Phelps Maria Piccirillo James Pickard Kevin Pietras Robert Povlock II Gianna Preston Claire Prevost Natalie Protasowicki Cecelia Rabil Kerry Raczka Jorge A. Ramos Charlotte Randolph Luke Raymond McLayne Reese Hunter Reeves Elliot Rende Sarah Reynolds Kye Rhode Gabriella Richard Geoffrey Richardson Marshall Robaczewski Elizabeth Rodriguez Kaleigh Roger Lauren Romer Daniel Rosenblum Krista Rosenquest Richard Rosso Christopher Rouleau Timothy Rozansky Taylor Ruby Claudia Rutkowski John Ryan Michael Saccavino Wynn Saleeby Annetta San Diego Jose San Miguel Laura Santiago Jorge Santoyo Katherine Sargent Alexis Schimelfenig Kelsey Schmitz Danny Schult Aaron Schuman Emily Schumann Katie Scibior Alexandra Scott Coleen Scott Madeleine Scully Serafim Scurtu
School logos are arranged by approximate geography. Size of logos represents approximate number of graduates attending that school.
Mathilde Sellars Tate Parker Shanahan Douglas Shaw Matthew Sheehan Alyssa Sheplock Ashleigh Shook Michael Shulby Nicolas Silvia Anthony Simoncic Allison Skiko Aaron Skow Caroline Smith George Soberanis Sean Solik Paul Spencer Andrew Sriraman Donna Steinbacher Christina Stone Tristan Storr William Strickland William Strickland Katherine Sullivan Kelsey Sullivan Karthik Sundaram Connor Sutton Robert Swinarski Matthew Talbot Trevor Tanas Cameron Theobald Joshua Thomas Robert Thorburn Catherine Todd Blair Torres David Torres Joseph Tortora Phillipe Toupin Kristin Twomey Alexis Tyndall Nicholas Tyrey Kyle Unruh Ann Usher Lauren Velasco Dominick Vellucci Robert von Jess Phong Vu Matthew Wacenske Mary Katherine Wall Melissa Walsh Alexander Warren Scott Washle Jordan Watkins Erin Watson Alexander Weik Tyler Welch Erin Welsh Daniel White Stephanie Whitecross Isaiah Whitten Ellyson Williams Emmary Williams Emmett Williams Jeffrey Williams Victoria Williams Bryson Wilson Robert Wilson Samiiah Wilson Ethan Wire Emily Wise Kai Wombacher Mary Wood Brandon Woolard Megan Yates Rachel Zajdel Trevor Zaruba John Zimmer
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INSIDE & OUT
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Executive Student Council
Get to know your 2013-2014 Executive Student Council
President
Andrew Cochrane Q: What’s your favorite artist/music group? A: Eminem. Q: What is your favorite Twitter hashtag? Why?
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A: #strugglin, because I say it alot in general and the football team uses it often. Life is a daily struggle but day by day we manage to make it through, and I find it comforting that we can find humor in that.
Q: Do you have any hidden talents? (If so, explain…)
Q: Who is your role model/ biggest inspiration? Why?
A: I make short films for fun.
A: My dad. He is a loving and hardworking husband and father.
Q: What are you looking forward to most senior year? A: Being a leader and making a super sick pep rally. Get ready. Q: What is the most memorable moment you have had at Gibbons so far? A: Being Capitain Underpants at the pep rally.
Q: Why did you run for student council? A:I ran for student council because in 8th grade my friends and teachers told me to run for class president. I took their advice and I won. Ever since then I countinued on my path of leadership and its always been something I enjoy deeply.
Secretary
Trevor Lenzmeier Q: What’s your favorite Twitter hahtag? Why? A: #pinecrestproblems, because it refers to a school I went to in Georgia, and I like to see what my old friends are tweeting about. Q: Do you have any hidden talents? (If so, explain...)
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Q: What are you looking forward to most senior year? A: Being able to use the new wing and putting all the awesome plans the execs have in mind to work! Q: Do you have any hidden talents? (If so, explain...)
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A: I’m a world class Okie Noodler on the weekends.
Q: Who is your role model/ biggest inspiration? Why?
Q: What is your favorite artist/music group?
A: Andrew Cochrane. Literally and figuratively He’s my role model because he is president.
A: NeedtoBreathe and the Zac Brown Band.
Q: What is your favorite Twitter hashtag? A. #SHOCKNation (for the Tulsa Shock).
Treasurer
Brandon Bales Q: Do you have any hidden talents? (If so, explain…) A: I am an excellent beat boxer. I don’t do it too often but I can lay down some serious beats. Q: What is the most memorable moment you have had at Gibbons so far?
Q: Who is your role model/ biggest inspiration? Why?
A: Savoring my last year of high school.
A: My older brother. He’s taught me how to be a gentleman and is always there for me.
A: My grandfather wanted me to, and because I truly want to have a positive influence on the school.
A: The Wonder Years.
A: Since I’m a transfer, meeting a lot of great friends, the opening of the new wing, and being an Ultimator.
Q: What are you looking forward to most senior year?
A: Thomas Fiedler, because he saved my life multiple times and has a pure soul and a great beard.
Q: What’s your favotire artist/ music group?
Q: What is your most memorable moment you have had at Gibbons so far?
A: One time I jumped on a train.
Q: Why did you run for student council?
A: Accidently printing one hundred sheets of paper in Mrs. Mauney’s class.
John Cunningham
A: Getting a chance to be a part of the executive student council.
Q: Who is your role model/ biggest inspiration? Why?
Q: What is the most memorable moment you have had at Gibbons so far?
Vice President
For more articles about what’s happening around school, check out our web page at www.cghsnc.org/ crusaderinsideout
Q: Whats your favorite Twitter hashtag? Why?
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Q: What’s yout favorite artist/ music group?
A: #tacotuesday, because every Tuesday at my house we always have A: The Lumineers. tacos. it tends to be a pretty big thing with my friends so I tweet it Q: Why did you decide to run every Tuesday. for Student Council? Q: What are you looking forward to most senior year? A: Being able to wear our own clothes, rather than khakis and a white polo.
A:I ran for student council because I saw it as a great oppertunity to lead my peers and provide myself with a better understanding of what it means to be a leader.
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Modern ‘Gatsby’ soundtrack released Summer blockbuster’s music gives the 20’s a new twist
Rebecca Camak Inside & Out Editor The first summer movie, The Great Gatsby, was expected to come out with a bang, which it certainly did, partially thanks to its hit soundtrack. The soundtrack is an iconic mash up of the 20’s era and 2013 hip hop genres, filled with popular artists of today. “The Great Gatsby”, a phenomenal book written by the American literary legend F. Scott Fitzgerald, was turned into a motion picture in 1974 and now has been re-done by director Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge). The book, set in the 1920’s, features the magnificent and mysterious partythrower Jay Gatsby and gives you the inside scoop on the love story between Gatsby and Daisy Buchannan, which is conveyed carefully through songs on the soundtrack. Aside from the lavish costumes and glamorous sets, The Great Gatsby soundtrack displays this big money atmosphere but with more of a modern, hip-hop, and rap twist. Starting the album with a mysterious, big bass song “100$ Bill” by Jay-Z, it sets the tone for the whole record. Most of the songs start out with, or have original pieces of 1920’s jazz and swing dance songs in them, such as “Bang Bang” by will. i. am, and “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody” by Fergie, Q-Tip and GoonRock. Also, a few songs start with clips of dialogue from the movie including “Can’t Repeat the Past” by Leonardo Dicaprio and Toby McGuire and “I Like Big Parties” by Elizabeth
Debicki. These dialogues are short clips, which then immediately leads into the next song, making listening to the soundtrack feel like you’re watching the movie. This album also feature two new releases of major artists songs, including “Young and Beautiful” by Lana Del Ray, which was a huge hit and loved by many girls, as well as the other new release “Over the Love” by Florence and the Machine. This soundtrack is one of the more eclectic ones but depicts the modern twist of the movie perfectly. As well as having the modern hip hop twist there are also a few saxophone-filled and swing melodies in the soundtrack such as “Love is the Drug” by Bryan Ferry and the Bryan Ferry
Orchestra. “Where the Wind Blows” by Coco is also another 1920’s piano filled rhythm with a jazz band back drop, and is a great 2013 and 1920’s mash up. The soundtrack also features a few more famous artists such as Gyote, The xx, Nero, Sia, and Jack White. Although I haven’t seen the movie yet, I think this soundtrack’s sound is spot on. Some people I have talked to dislike the rap and hip-hop twist and would have rather the producers stuck with the classic jazz and swing tunes of the 20’s but personally I think it’s just what the music and movie industry needed. Everyone always wants to stick to the same thing, the music perfectly matching up with the time frame. I think that’s a very safe route and the
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“The Great Gatsby”, based on the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was released on May 10. It stars Tobey Maguire as Nick Carraway, Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, Joel Edgerton as Tom Buchanan, Elizabeth Debicki as Jordan Baker, Isla Fisher as Myrtle Wilson, and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.
producers of this film really went out on a limb and tried something different which worked very well in their favor. Even though I have not seen the movie, I have read the book and I can pick and choose which parts are represented by each song. I appreciate the producers trying something different and not giving the public exactly what they want. This not-so-normal throwback to the 20’s fused with modern day artists and the music styles of today depicted Gatsby perfectly, a man who was attempting to be a better version of old school. That’s just what this soundtrack is, as well.
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Various album artwork from the soundtrack.
Top 13 for 2013: Fun Summer Playlists
Whether you’re headed to the beach, staying by the pool, or just driving around, these playlists offer 13 popular songs to listen to during the summer of 2013. Four different music genres each have their own distinct playlist, and each features music by artists that will be coming to the Triangle sometime this summer. For more info, check out the calendar on the next page.
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Pop 1. Just Give Me A Reason- P!nk feat. Nate Ruess 2. Mirrors - Justin Timberlake 3. Stay - Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko 4. Can’t Hold Us - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton 5. Heart Attack - Demi Lovato 6. When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars 7. I Love It - Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX 8. Feel This Moment - Pitbull feat. Cheistina Aguilera 9. Alive- Krewella 10. Come & Get It - Selena Gomez 11. 22 - Taylor Swift 12. #thatPOWER - will.i.am feat. Justin Bieber 13. Thrift Shop - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz From billboard.com
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1. Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker 2. Highway Don’t Care - Tim McGraw feat. Taylor Swift and Keith Urban 3. Mama’s Broken Heart - Miranda Lambert 4. Get Your Shine On - Florida Georgia Line 5. Boys ‘Round Here - Blake Shelton 6. Done - The Band Perry 7. Dowtown - Lady Antebellum 8. Give It All We Got Tonight George Strait 9. Crash My Party - Luke Bryan 10. 1994 - Jason Aldean 11. Pirate Flag - Kenny Chesney 12. I Want Crazy - Hunter Hayes 13. Beat This Summer - Brad Paisley
1. Started From the Bottom - Drake 2. Power Trip - J. Cole feat. Miguel 3. Love Me - Lil Wayne feat. Drake & Future 4. Bad - Wale feat. Tiara Thomas 5. Bugatti - Ace Hood feat. Future & Rick Ross 6. #Beautiful - Mariah Carey feat. Miguel 7. Next to Me - Emeli Sande 8. Fine China - Chris Brown 9. U.O.E.N.O. - Rocko feat. Future & Rick Ross 10. Pour It Up - Rihanna 11. Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke feat. T.I. + Pharrell 12. No New Friends - DJ Khaled feat. Drake, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne 13. Poetic Justice - Kendrick Lamar feat. Drake, Good Kid, and M.A.A.D. City
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Indie 1. Unbelievers - Vampire Weekend 2. Radioactive - Imagine Dragons 3. Ho Hey - The Lumineers 4. Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men 5. Midnight City - M83 6. A-Punk - Vampire Weekend 7. It’s Time - Imagine Dragons 8. Oxford Comma - Vampire Weekend 9. Take A Walk - Passion Pit 10. Breezeblocks - Alt-J 11. Mansard Roof - Vampire Weekend 12. I Will Wait - Mumford & Sons 13.Video Games - Lana Del Rey From last.fm
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Women’s soccer championship game bound
Crusaders 4-1 win over White Oak sets stage for Saturday final
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Senior Christina Gibbons dribbles past a White Oak defender during the Crusaders’ 4-1 win. Gibbons finished with two goals as she helped the Crusaders clinch a spot in the NCHSAA 3A state championship game against St. Stephens on Saturday, May 25.
Sean Feick Managing Editor After getting off to a fast start, the women’s varsity soccer team got even hotter as they cruised into the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs and made a push through the opening rounds to advance into the state final on Saturday, May 25. Results were not available at press time. Led by senior captain and scoring standout Christina Gibbons, the team is 21-2-1 along with a regular season conference record of 9-1, good for a tie for first place in the Carolina 3A conference with Chapel Hill.
sult,” said Gibbons. Gibbons started the season off with an 11-1-1 record through the first 13 games, with their only loss coming against conference rival Chapel Hill. Gibbons later avenged that loss with a 4-2 win at home on senior night that helped put them back in the running for the conference title. “Playing Chapel Hill is always a big game. They are a good rivalry game for us. We were disappointed to have lost at their place earlier in the year so it was great to get the win, particularly with the game being on senior night. It meant a lot to our seniors,” said head coach Michelle Miller in an email interview. The team then stormed into post-season play,
Historic season ends against eventual state champs
WLAX falls to East Chapel Hill 16-14
“Although we did not reach our ultimate goal of a state championship, the senior class was able to graduate having beaten Apex for the first time in their playing careers, twice,” said Chumney. Two of Gibbons’ three losses came against East Chapel Hill, which went on to win the state championship, and perennial power Green Hope early in the season by a score of 17-12. Not only was the team successful on the field, but they also created awesome moments and memories for the seniors. “Being a part of this team has given me the opportunity to create many lasting friendPhoto courtesy of Greg Mintel ships, become a leader, and learn the game of Senior Lane Huger cradles the ball in a mid-season 19-7 win over Ravenscroft. Huger was one of three senior lacrosse which I have captains for Gibbons. come to love,” said senior Kathleen Mills. Preston Moser The team featured five seniors this Sports Editor season, including Mills, Lane Huger, The Gibbons varsity women’s la- Claire Nelson, Mary Bernal, and Magcrosse team’s historic season came to gie Mueller. Gibbons was captained by Huger, an end on May 10,, as the Crusaders Mills and Nelson. fell to East Chapel Hill 16-14 in the The seniors have made a lasting third round of the NCHSAA state playimpact on the program, on and off the offs, losing to the Wildcats for the secfield. ond time this year. “It will be hard to replace Lane, Gibbons finished 16-3, and for Claire, Kathleen, Mary and Maggie, head coach Taylor Chumney, it was a but they have left their marks on this good first year on the job. program, on and off the field. We will “I was very excited to see the miss them and wish them the best,” growth the players made in three short said Chumney. months. It is not always easy to adjust Although Mills won’t be on the to a new coach and new way of doing team next year, she has high hopes for things, but the players bought in and the program in the coming years. worked hard to push themselves to the “I am so proud of what this team next level,” said Chumney, in an email has done in the past, and cannot wait interview. to see how much farther it goes in the Gibbons set many milestones this future,” said Mills. season, all led by the senior class’ leadership. Page design by Sports Editors Preston Moser and Andrew Schnittker
On Tuesday, May 21 the team played White Oak and won 4-1, sending them into the state championship match against St. Stephen’s on Saturday, May 25, at 11 a.m. at N.C. State. The win was extra sweet given that White Oak defeated Gibbons 2-1 in the semifinals of last year’s playoffs. Gibbons is now preparing for the match this coming Saturday, and hopes to cap their current run with a state title. “Hopefully, we can go into that game the same way we did this one and get a good re-
defeating Chapel Hill a second time in a one-game playoff to give Gibbons the number one seed in the playoffs. Gibbons raced through the first five rounds of the playoffs without a major challenge, defeating Eastern Alamance (7-0), Western Alamance (6-0), Burlington Williams (9-0), Northern Guilford (3-1) and White Oak (4-1) to set up their second championship game appearance in the last three seasons. Throughout this playoff run, the team has relied on senior captains Gibbons, Kathleen Hickey, and Leigh McGill to provide experience and leadership to the younger players. “Our captains are all great leaders for us. They have vast experience both at the high school and club level and they have used that experience to guide their younger teammates. This team gets along so well and they genuinely enjoy being together so it keeps things light and fun at both training and in matches all the while staying focused on the end result. It’s a great balance and our captains are the main reason the team gels so well,” said Miller. The team’s leading scorer for the playoffs is reluctant to take all the credit for the team’s spectacular playoff run. “It’s always a team effort. My teammates have helped me get to where I am now, and I couldn’t do it without them,” said Gibbons. As for next year, the team will lose five seniors, including the three senior captains, but returns 16 of 22 players, including ten juniors. “We lose a lot with our five seniors but will return [the 10 juniors] so we will have a very experienced team next year. The key will be replacing our senior leadership but this will give others a chance to step up,” said Miller.
Spring Sports Briefs Track and field
The Gibbons men’s and women’s track teams finished their seasons on Saturday, May 11 at the NCHSAA 3A state championship. Multiple students placed high, some of them setting personal best times. On the girls’ side, senior Lauren Velasco finished third in the mile with a time of 5:14, a personal best for her. In the two mile, Gibbons had a state champion, with freshman Sophie Ebihara coming in first with a time of 11:08. Finishing second in the two mile right behind Ebihara was Gibbons junior Mary Grace Doggett, whom completed the race in 11:23. In the 800 meter run senior Samiiah Wilson
finished sixth with a time of 2:22. The Gibbons 4 x 8 team finished fifth with a time of 9:43, a seasonal best. The girl’s team finished seventh overall out of 49 schools. “There were definitely some really exciting performances. That’s pretty dominant to go one and two in the 3200,” said head coach Nicholas Mangum. On the boys’ side, senior Nick Tyrey came in second in the 3200 meter run, finishing in 9:44, and sophomore David Edwards finished eighth with a time of 10:01. Andrew Schnittker, Sports Editor
The Gibbons men’s golf team ended the season with a second place finish in the Carolina 3A conference. Despite having to deal with a 130 shot penalty because of a scheduling conflict which resulted in missing the opening conference match, the team still finished just nine strokes back behind Chapel Hill for the Carolina 3A conference regular season championship. “To tell you the truth we had some circumstances that happened earlier in the season concerning the scheduling. The scheduling was changed and our school wasn’t aware of the changes. We missed the first conference meet and because of the cumulative sched-
uling that’s not a good thing. We were basically penalized 130 shots,” said head coach Robert Guzzo. Senior Justin Curis and sophomore Charles Swoboda were the only returning players from the previous year’s team. While the team as a whole did not qualify for the state playoffs, Curis performed in the post-season. In the NCHSAA 3A playoffs at Foxfire Golf Club in Foxfire Village, NC, Curis, the Carolina 3A conference player of the year, shot a 161 over two days of competition. Andrew Mihok, Sports Editor
The Gibbons varsity softball team finished their season on May 10 by losing 12-1 to Morehead high school in the first round of the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs. Gibbons finished the season with an 11-8 record and finished third in the Carolina 3A conference. “The team improved by learning how to work together. For being such a young team it took time to come together but we learned to come together,” said junior Maria Annunziata, who missed the entirety of the season with a torn ACL. Senior Gabi Lavelle said that one of her favorite parts of the season was embracing her role as a senior leader. “Ending my senior year with these girls was so fun. The best part was be-
ing with the girls and bonding as a team. I loved being a senior. It made me feel like such a leader and everybody listened to what I had to say,” said Lavelle. Good team chemistry and the emergence of several freshmen players made the season worth-while and provides hope for future seasons. “We improved so much throughout the year and I think the positive energy gave us momentum to keep doing better,” said Lavelle. Freshmen Elizabeth Pederson and Kassidy Wood will get the chance to represent Region 3 in the 2013 State Games hosted by Wingate University on June 24- 27. Cheyenne Wood, Sports Editor
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Tennis wins third straight state championship
Men’s team finishes undefeated and completes rare triple crown
Andrew Mihok Sports Editor The Gibbons men’s tennis team clinched their third straight 3A NCHSAA state championship on May 18 against Charlotte Catholic to complete their second undefeated season and earn the “Triple Crown” of championships — singles, doubles and team. Gibbons won the title match 5-0 and ended the season 26-0. On Saturday, May 13, the men’s varsity tennis team also won the 3A singles and doubles state championships at the Burling Tennis Center, paving the way for the Triple Crown. Junior Robert Kelly defeated Riley Brosnan of Charlotte Catholic 6-1 and 6-2 to claim the 3A singles championship, while the duo of sophomores Matt Galush and Noah Constantine defeated B.J. Beecher and Ryan Harvey of Concord 6-2 and 6-1 to claim the 3A doubles championship. Gibbons is the first team to win the 3A triple crown since T.C. Roberson did it in 2001. Gibbons won the 2A triple crown in 2008. Kelly was named the 3A NCHSAA tournament MVP and was also selected as an all-American by the National High School Tennis all-American Foundation.
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(Standing L-R) Head coach Andrew Tuttle, Kyle Unruh, Kevin Fitzgerald, Matthew Galush, Greg Scurtu, Noah Constantine, Zack Blondell, Jim Mantyh, Christopher Roulleau, Austin Blondell, Michael Lappin, Scott Mansueti, Stephen Gray, Shafer Beary, Kyle Fitzgerald, Robert Kelly (left, squatting) and Pierce Beary (right, kneeling).
“It was a pretty special season. It was the third straight year we won the championship and we made that a goal to go back and defend our championship,” said head coach Andrew Tuttle. For Constantine, winning a state championship for Gibbons makes all his hard work play off. “It’s really exciting to give back to Gibbons through my tennis. It means a
lot to me because I feel like it has validated a lot of my hard work. I know it means a lot because state championships are hard to come by and great for the school,” said Constantine. Despite having several new faces on this year’s team, the work ethic of the players each year makes Tuttle proud. “It says a lot about how hard the guys work and how they are consis-
tently good year in and year out, even when we have a lot of change over in the lineup,” said Tuttle. Gibbons hosted conference rival Chapel Hill on Wednesday, May 15 and won 6-0 to clinch the 3A east regional final and a spot in the finals. Gibbons has defeated Chapel Hill the last three years in the state playoffs, with all previous meetings occurring in the quarterfinals. To get to the finals, Galush and Constantine defeated Weddington 6-2 and 6-1 on Friday, May 10. Robert Kelly beat Paul Hogan of Hibriten 6-2 and 6-1 on the same day as well. Aside from all the wins, Constantine says he loves the team because of the friends he makes through it. “I like this team because of all the kids on it. I have some great friends and I have made some new friends through the team. Also, the seniors have embraced us this year and set the tone for all of us,” said Constantine. “Next year I think our goal is going to be the same as it was this year, to win the championship again and go for four in a row. We had seven seniors, but only two of them were starters so at the top of the lineup we did have a young team,” said Tuttle.
Men’s lax denied championship chance by Apex Gibbons loses 13-9 to eventual state champions for first time in four seasons Brennan Doherty Editor-in-Chief
It’s awfully tough to beat a team three times in a season, yet that was the task the Gibbons men’s lacrosse had to complete against Apex in order to advance to the semifinals of the NCHSAA state playoffs. Unfortunately for the Crusaders, Gibbons couldn’t pull out a third win against their biggest rivals, as Apex overcame an early deficit and held Gibbons to just two second half goals en route toward a 13-9 victory. The defeat was only the second loss all season for Gibbons, and it marked the first time in four seasons that Gibbons had lost to Apex. Gibbons defeated Apex twice during the regular season, 15-7 and 8-7, but Apex was able to earn a victory when it mattered most. “I knew it would be a real battle the whole way, there was no question about that. [Apex head coach John] Coach Hayden always does a great job, and they have a lot to be proud of. I’m just sad for my seniors,” said Gibbons head coach Mike Curatolo, following the loss. The score was tied at seven after Apex recovered from an early 3-0 deficit when Apex began to pull away in the third quarter. The Cougars outscored Gibbons 3-1 in the third, two
of the goals coming from sophomore Brendan Farrell. Farrell was a key piece to a dominant Apex offensive attack, and he finished with five goals on the night. “It’s really tough. They’re a great group of kids and they move the ball around well,” said Curatolo about the Apex offense. Trailing 10-7 late in the third quarter senior Danny Dorsett scored his third goal of the game to pull Gibbons within two goals. But a score coming from Apex’s Mike Daum pushed the Cougar lead back up to three goals with 10:30 remaining in the fourth quarter. Gibbons would answer with a goal from junior Robbie Lavelle. Despite this, Gibbons never could find the back of the net again as they struggled to gain possession of the ball during the fourth quarter despite senior faceoff man Colin McKendry winning the overall faceoff battle. Even when Gibbons did have possession late in the game, the Crusaders couldn’t make it count. “We just didn’t make the most of the opportunities we had,” said Curatolo. Apex seniors Luke Sieber and Derek Sweet scored the last two goals of the game for the Cougars and combined for five goals on the night. Junior Gannon Morrison also
scored two goals for Gibbons. Gibbons finished the season 18-2, won the conference 2 regular season conference championship as and went undefeated in league play. Despite the loss, Curatolo says that he is really proud of his team.
“I’m really proud of our guys. It’s really tough to go through this conference and play at that level every time,” said Curatolo. Gibbons was captained by seniors McKendry, Dorsett, Jeff Williams and Nick Corolla.
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Apex sophomore Brendan Farell evades the Gibbons defense to score Apex’s first goal of the night in the first quarter against Gibbons in the NCHSAA state playoffs quarterfinals. Gibbons led 3-0 early in the game, but Apex outscored Gibbons 13-6 from that point on. Farell led Apex with five goals in the game. Despite the loss Gibbons finished the season with an 18-2 record.
Crusaders’ bats go cold against Eastern Guilford
Gibbons wins conference championship before running into freshman ace Andrew Schnittker Sports Editor
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Senior Robbie Thorburn digs in against Eastern Guilford. Gibbons hitters struggled against a hot Guilford pitcher in the 5-0 defeat.
The Gibbons varsity baseball team completed its season, finishing with a 16-8 record. Gibbons had a chance to earn a number one seed in the NCHSAA 3A state playoffs but lost a one-game playoff to Carolina 3A conference rival Orange and had to settle for the two seed. Gibbons defeated Southern Guilford 11-2 in the first round of the playoffs before losing 5-0 to Eastern Guilford in the second round. Despite the loss, head coach Jim Liebler still views the season as a success. “When it comes down to it, the season was a huge success. We would have liked to go deeper in the playoffs, but we won the conference again. In the playoffs, matchups are everything, and we ran into a hot team. Tthey’re [Eastern Guilford] on a run now.” said Liebler. A few of the nine seniors on the team reflected on their time spent with the team at Gibbons.
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“It was a great time, we had good players, good coaches, and some pretty good teams,” said senior Matt Wacenske. “It was wonderful, it was a great four years. I’ve learned a lot about leadership, teamwork, and how hard work pays off, and I’m going to miss it,” said senior Robbie Thorburn. Thorburn will continue playing baseball at UNC-Wilmington. “I cherished my time at Gibbons in sports, I was lucky to play on some great baseball teams. I’ve learned a lot,” said senior Tyler Pickard, who will play at Charleston Southern University next year. After starting the season off 0-2, Gibbons turned things around soon after and from March 21 through May first Gibbons went 11-2. The Crusaders finished with a 9-1 regular season conference record. “I felt like we did really well as a team, we worked as a team to make it as far as we did,” said senior starting pitcher Evan Nations, who will play alongside Pickard at Charleston Southern next year.
“It’s been the best season we’ve had as a team, I thought we could’ve gone further [in the playoffs], but it just wasn’t meant to be this year,” said Wacenske. Going into next year, Gibbons will be losing many senior leaders, but Liebler still likes the makeup of the team. “It’s going to be a big shift, we have a lot of talent [in the baseball program], they just lack experience,” said Liebler. In the season-ending loss the Crusaders offense came to a halt as they ran into great pitching. Eastern Guilford freshman Andrew Robinson allowed only three hits through 6 1/3 before being replaced by brother Caleb Robinson. “[In baseball,] your season’s likely to end like this. You run into a good pitcher who shuts you down. It just happened sooner than we expected [this year],” said Liebler. Gibbons senior starting pitcher Evan Nations matched Robinson through six innings, only allowing two runs, one unearned, to take the tough loss.
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Gibbons athletes to continue play at NCAA level Belmont Abbey College Justin Curis, men’s golf
Furman University Danny Dorsett, men’s lacrosse
Brown University Kai Wombacher, men’s swimming
High Point University Jose San Miguel, men’s track & field
Campbell University Mary Katherine Harrill, cheerleading
N.C. State Ben Grazen, football Yanni Hachem, men’s soccer Lauren Velasco, women’s cross country, track & field
Catholic Univerity of America Nick Corolla, men’s lacrosse Charleston Southern Evan Nations, baseball Tyler Pickard, baseball
Providence College Colin McKendry, men’s lacrosse
Chicago State University Chinwendu Ngwadom, women’s volleyball
Randolph College Kyle Unruh, men’s soccer
Clemson University Claire Prevost, women’s rowing
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Elliot Rende, football
College of Charleston Kate Goudy, cheerleading
USMA Prep School Scott Washle, football
College of William and Mary Nick Tyrey, men’s cross country, track & field
UNC–Chapel Hill Thomas Bernhardt, football
Concord University Kristin Twomey, women’s soccer
UNC–Charlotte Nick Carroll, football UNC–Greensboro Nick Day, men’s soccer Samiiah Wilson, women’s cross country, track & field
Davidson College Alex Palinski, wrestling Dominican University Tim Koller, baseball
UNC–Wilmington Robbie Thorburn, baseball
Drexel University Bardia Asefnia, men’s soccer
University of Richmond Nick Holloway, football
Duke University Christina Gibbons, women’s soccer
University of Wisconsin–Madison Haleigh Nelson, women’s volleyball
East Carolina University Bailey Maloney, men’s swimming
Wingate University Trevor Zaruba, football
Elon University Nick Haskin, football Lane Huger, women’s lacrosse
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Top Right; Fall athletes sign on November 11. (L-R) Robbie Thorburn, Tyler Pickard, Evan Nations, Haleigh Nelson, Bailey Maloney, Kai Wombacher, Colin McKendry. Photo by Ellyson Williams/The Crusader Middle Right; Winter athletes sign on February 7. (L-R) Kristin Twomey, Christina Gibbons, Bardia Asefnia, Yanni Hachem, Nick Carroll, Nick Holloway, Scott Washle, Trevor Zaruba, Ben Grazen, Thomas Bernhardt. Photo by Megan Yates/The Crusader Bottom Right; Spring athletes sign on April 7. (L-R) Nick Corolla, Justin Curis, Danny Dorsett, Lane Huger, Chinwendu Ngwadom, Claire Prevost, Jose San Miguel, Nick Tyrey, Lauren Velasco. Photo by Ellyson Williams/The Crusader
Taiwo and Reid named top athletes
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Male Athlete of the Year: junior Ade Taiwo
Brennan Doherty Editor-in-Chief At a school where five state championships have been won this school year and 35 senior athletes will be continuing their careers at the collegiate level, being named school athlete of the year is truly an honor. On Thursday, May 16 at the school’s annual end of the year athletic awards dinner junior soccer star Ade Taiwo was named male studentathlete of the year and junior basketball and soccer superstar Morgan Reid brought home the female student-athlete of the year award. The other nominees for the re-
MaryGrace Doggett Junior, women’s track
spective awards were senior Danny Dorsett (lacrosse), senior Bailey Maloney (swimming), junior Robert Kelly (tennis), senior Haleigh Nelson (volleyball), senior Lane Huger (field hockey, basketball, lacrosse) and junior Mary Grace Doggett (track and field). Taiwo, who is the Gatorade North Carolina soccer player of the year, said that he didn’t think he would win the award but he was relieved when he heard his name called. “Before they called my name I was shaking. I didn’t think I would win it, I thought they would give it to a senior. But when I won I felt relieved and I felt really happy,” said Taiwo. Taiwo, a two time state champion, scored 12 goals and had 11 assists this past season while being named the 2012 North Carolina Coaches Association player of the year. Taiwo attributes his success to two simple things every athlete can benefit from: dedication and practice. “A guy once said, ‘success only comes before work in the dictionary’ and I really live by that. You can’t do anything without dedication and practice, so I think that’s what contributes to me being the player that I am,” said Taiwo. Taiwo is currently verbally committed to NC State. A two-sport athlete, Reid has started for the women’s basketball and women’s soccer teams since her freshman year and has scored over 700 career points on the basketball court. Reid was named the Carolina 3A conference women’s basketball player of
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Haleigh Nelson Senior, volleyball
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Female Athlete of the year: Junior Morgan Reid
the year for the 2011-2012 season and has earned all-conference honors each of her three seasons. Reid is an all-American on the soccer field and a member of the US U17 women’s soccer team as she participated in the 2012 U17 women’s world cup in Azerbaijan. Reid is verbally committed to Duke. In addition to the student-athlete of the year award, Gibbons also gave out a new award called the career achievement award. The inaugural winners of the award were volleyball star Haleigh Nelson and swimming sensation Bailey Maloney.
Both Nelson and Maloney were members of state championship teams in each of their four years competing for Gibbons. Nelson is the first volleyball player in Gibbons history to have won four state championships and she was named to the U.S. Volleyball Coaches Association’s first-team all-America team this past year. Nelson was very excited when she found out she won the award, but according to her, all her former coaches and teammates deserve a lot of the credit as well. “I couldn’t have done it without my teammates, and the coaches who pushed me. Jim Freeman was my coach when we won our first state championship and then Logan Barber was for the last three seasons, so I really thought about all the people who made all those things possible,” said Nelson. Nelson signed a letter of intent earlier in the school year to continue playing volleyball at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Maloney finished his swimming career at Gibbons as one of the most decorated swimmers in Gibbons history as he was a part of four state championship teams while earning nine first place finishes in NCHSAA state championships. “I’d just like to thank Gibbons for being able to give me the opportunity to achieve these goals and I’m just really honored to get the award,” said Maloney. Maloney will swim at East Carolina next school year.
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