A GROUP OF DEVON PREP STUDENTS GOES ON A MISSION TRIP TO ONE OF THE POOREST COUNTIES IN THE COUNTRY
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VOLUME II ISSUE I
The Devon Dialogue OCTOBER 2010
SUPPLIES AND BEGINS TO PLAN THIS YEAR’S ACTIVITIES
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THE DEVON DIALOGUE
NEW SCHOOL YEAR BRINGS NEW CHANGES Stephen Sloto ’11, Lead Correspondent and Zach Adams ’11 As students poured into Devon Prep on the first day of school, they discovered many changes in store for them. From the second they entered the school’s driveway, changes were apparent. The daunting iron gates were gone, the blue awning was down, and small stone walls rested near the entrance. Devon Prep was in the process of getting a major face life. Unfortunately, due to permit problems and untimely weather, the projects were not done in time for school, but were instead in full swing. A new, fancier main entrance is being built as part of a plan to bring the architecture of the high school building in line with that of Calasanctius Hall. The interior of the high school building is also having some work done. The entrance to the gym is now graced with the sports Wall of Fame honoring the greatest athletes in Devon’s history. In addition to physical changes, Devon has also undergone changes in the staff and the curriculum. Devon Prep is happy to welcome three new teachers to the esteemed faculty: physical education teacher Mr. Jewitt, English teacher Mr. Theuer, and science teacher Ms. Picard. In the curriculum, a few new classes have been added at the request of students. Freshmen now enjoy the choice of public speaking with Mr. Mullen. One of the freshmen was quoted saying that it is a serious college level course that they feel will benefit them greatly. The student seemed very excited to have this new class. Freshmen can now also elect to take art instead of computer science. They have been seen entering the art room with smiles on their faces. Elsewhere in the curriculum, seniors are currently taking the first Advanced Placement Environmental Science class ever offered at Devon. One of them, Stephen Sloto, said he was “…really enjoying the class,” and that it was “…an important and timely topic.” Finally, one other change has been added to Devon. Students now enjoy a Youth Mass every Friday. This helps the students in their spiritual growth immensely by singing, praying, and worshiping God together. These palpable changes around the school have already provided a great benefit for the student body, allowing them to reap the benefits of their first-class Devon Prep education.
NEW COUNCIL IN SESSION Eddie Finn ’11 Student Council has experienced multiple changes since the end of last school year. Firstly, there is a new executive board: Albert Emhof ’11, the President; Jeff Bevan ’11, the Vice President; and Alex Construction was in full swing as Devon Prep stuDiMarzio ’11, the Treasurer. In dents returned to school in September. addition, Ms. Medina and Ms. Bosma have both stepped down as Student Council moderators. In their place, Mrs. Iacobucci and Madame Mondon have taken on the moderation. One of the most recent developments of Student Council was the changing of the venue for the prom. Instead of the Union League, where the past few proms have taken place, this year’s prom will take place on the Spirit of Philadelphia, a ship on the Delaware River. President Albert Emhof, said, “Ryan Litchert ’11, the 12th grade president and head of the Prom Committee, thought of having the prom there, and once we visited it we knew that was where we wanted our prom to take place. EveryContinued on page 2
THE CHRISTIAN ACTION PROGRAM COLLECTS OVER 4,400 SCHOOL
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BOMB SCARES, BUNNIES, AND THE WRIGHT BROTHERS ABOUND! Nate Stauffer ’12 In celebration of Woody Allen’s 75th birthday, Devon’s own director extraordinaire, Mr. Carl Gedeik, has chosen his classic play, Don’t Drink the Water as this year’s fall production. Set in a Communist country behind the Iron Curtain, this comedy centers around a group of Americans who come to Europe for vacation, only to be mistaken for spies. They seek refuge in the American Embassy, where a host of crazy characters lives and it leads to a disastrous and hysterical chain of events. Walter Hollander, a caterer from New
CHAOS ENSUES IN THIS YEAR’S FALL DRAMA
Jersey, played by Albert Emhof ’11 and Skip Kozak ’11, is dragged by his wife, Marion, played
by Amanda Limoges and Marissa Auriemma, to Europe for vacation along with their newly-engaged daughter, Susan, played by Kathryn Bisbee and Skylar Frederick. During their travels, Walter accidentally snaps a photo of secret nuclear weapons, only to be hunted down by the Communist police force. Subsequently, they are accused of being American spies. Thereafter, they run for the nearest safe haven, the American Embassy. When they get there, they are greeted by the klutzy, nerdy Axel Magee, played by Harry Crimi ’11 and Nate Stauffer ’12. He only makes the situation worse. When riots break out and foreign diplomats come to visit, a series of crazy, madcap events is set in motion. To top it all off, Axel and Susan fall madly in love. Do the Hollanders escape? Does Axel get the already-engaged girl? Do any of them make it out alive? And why is there a priest wearing a strait jacket? You’ll have to come see to find out. Don’t Drink the Water is Woody Allen’s most successful show and arguably his funniest, as well. Performances will run Friday, October 29th at 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 30th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and October 31st at 2 p.m. in the gym. Tickets will be sold at the door. Come support your friends and have a good laugh! Oh, and remember, don’t drink the water...