The Devon Dialogue
volume VI, issue IV | June 2015
proudly publishing for five decades
Devon Preparatory School
Devon hosts Prom at the Pyramid Club Prom again left all Devonites with plenty of memories. See Page 2
Solar Car Team Prepares for Another Record Year The Solar Car Team hopes to emulate last year’s success. See Page 6
Lacrosse Senior Day
Seniors are honored after yet another successful season for the Tide. See Page 3
College-Bound! The seniors on the Devon Prep baseball team are primed to take the next step in their careers. See Page 3
The End to an Era
Devonites Cast their Votes
Alexandru Damian ’16
Zach Delphais ’16
For t he past 21 years, Fat her James Shea ’66 has ser ved as Headmaster of Devon Prepa rator y School. To t he st udents of Devon Prep, Fat her Shea is associated w it h compassion, fait h, and a sha r p w it tedness t hat never ceases to a maze. To t he members of t he Pro-Life Club, he is associated w it h a cont inuous dr ive to ma ke t he world a bet ter place. To his A P Physics st udents, he is associated w it h his desire for his st udents to lea rn, his love of physics, a nd his clever acrony ms, a lways including pop quizzes f illed w it h red in k. Rega rd less of how one k nows Fat her Shea, he is a nd a lways w il l be a beacon of lig ht for t he ent ire communit y. Over t he spa n of t he last t wo decades, Fat her Shea has accomplished many t hings as Headmaster. A mong t hese a re a sig nif icant increase in enrol lment, t he creat ion of a Boa rd of Tr ustees, t he const r uct ion of Saint A nt hony Ha l l, en hancement of t he Pro-Life a nd Chr ist ia n Act ion prog ra ms, t he establishment of a f u l l t ime College Guida nce prog ram, t he ex pa nsion of t he Music and A r ts prog rams, a nd t he en hancement and ex pansion of t he A P prog ra m. As of Ju ly 31st, Fat her
Shea w ill step dow n as Headmaster and be g iven t he t it le Headmaster Emer it us. He w ill remain as a member of t he facu lt y, preaching bot h t he Gospel of Jesus Christ and t he gospel of physics to a ll who w ish to be en lightened. Fat her Francisco A isa w ill ser ve as t he new Headmaster beg inning Ju ly 31st. He has a lready spent t wo years in t he Devon Prep communit y a nd has prev iously ser ved as t he Genera l Vice-Rector of t he Piarist Universit y of Cristóba l Colón, t he Director of t he Seminar y of t he Piarist Fat hers in Puer to R ico, and t he head of t he Parish School at Playa Ponce. Wit hin t he Pia r ist Order he has ser ved as Loca l Super ior, For mator, Administ rator, a nd Genera l Secretar y. Despite t he relat ively shor t a mount of t ime Fat her A isa has stayed w it h us, he a lready is considered par t of t he Devon Prep family and, a l l Devonites w ish him a ll t he best as Headmaster in t he years to come. He is, quite clearly, t he per fect ma n to lead t he Devon Prep communit y in t he f ut ure.
As the school year winds down and the graduating seniors spend their final days at Devon, the current juniors seek to fill the shoes of these great young men, whether it is on the playing field, in the band or musical, or even on student council. Under the leadership of seniors Pat Rohr, Gabe Pallante, and Andrew Dawson, the Devon students were able to have a year to remember. Now three new Devonites must fill the void that these three will leave in the school community. These three students, chosen by their peers to be the leaders for the 20152016 school year, are juniors Eddie McGinley (president), Bobby Pickell (vice president), and Shane Norris (treasurer). They, combined, possess fourteen years of experience with the “Devon Difference” and will certainly make a big difference as student council representatives. Eddie McGinley has always been seen as a leader by his fellow Devonites whether it be on the soccer field, on stage, or in the classroom. His tenacity and enthusiasm are part of what make Eddie such a great leader. Having his smiling face on all Devon Prep billboards, signs, and other marketing items will be a privilege no other school has. Bobby Pickell is the gentleman whose booming voice all Devonites will have the fortune of listening to each and every morning on the announcements. He is, without a doubt, one of the most driven and hard-working students Devon has to offer. Active in the Devon community ever since he first blessed the halls of Devon with presence as a sixth grader, Bobby is a key member of stage crew, a star on the bowling team, and a dedicated Pit member. The third member of the 2015-2016 executive board is Shane Norris. While Shane has certainly had his moments in the spotlight with his medals in the high jump for track and field, what makes him, as well as the other two officers, so fit for the job is what he does behind the scenes. Dedicated to making Devon great, Shane helps plan tailgates, middle school mixers, Sixers and Flyers games, and many other student council events. These will certainly make his fellow Devonites proud. One thing for next year is certain: the student council members will do everything they can to make the 2015-2016 school year one for the record books.
Left: Father Shea celebrating one of his many Masses at Devon
Dialogue News
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New Friendships Formed Michael Nicolas ’16
Earlier this spring, German exchange students from Albertus-Magnus Gymnasium (Academy) visited Devon Prep. They were able to take in the sights, immerse themselves in the culture, and simply learn more about the language they have spent years studying. It was a great time for ever yone. Since it was started in 1988, the student exchange program has offered a unique learning experience for both Devonites and exchange students. Directed by Devon’s German teacher Mr. Steve Lukens and his counterpart at AlbertusMagnus, the program aims to allow students to gain an in-depth perspective on the respective cultures of both America and Germany. Before traveling, each Albertus-Magnus student was paired up w ith a Devon Prep student and his family. Even before arriving, the students and their counterparts corresponded w ith each other by sending letters to tr y to get to k now one another, and, thus, gain a glimpse of what their upcoming experience w ill be like. W hen they finally arrived at the airport this spring, it was a literal meeting bet ween t wo cultures. It was the first time that either part y met each other in person, and it
German exchange students arrive at Devon Prep was the beginning of a long and fruitful learning experience for ever yone. Throughout the course of the program many found that despite the distance bet ween the t wo nations, the world is quite small. Many students found, amongst the differences, gems of shared interests such as J.R.R. Tolk ien or Harr y Potter that cemented many friendships. The exchange students discovered many other aspects of their friends’ lives, that is, American life. During their stay, they shadowed during classes, spoke to teachers, sampled American food such as the famed Philly cheesesteak
and Amish delicacies, and visited the many prominent historical and cultural centers that America has to offer. They visited the Libert y Bell and toured the streets of New York. They traveled to Lancaster to enjoy an authentic Amish break fast. They spoke w ith Devon students, enjoyed the famous Devon lunch, and experienced the unique home life of each Devonite. All in all, the program was a major success, and both Albertus-Magnus Gymnasium and Devon Prep have greatly benefited from the insights gained during this educational adventure.
Mathletes Crowned Champions
Prom with a View
Brian Damerau ’16
Michael McBride ’16 O n A pr i l 2 5 t h t he ju n ior s a nd s en ior s at t ende d P r om . T he e v en i n g s t a r t e d of f for t he s en ior s w it h pic t u r e s at D e v on i n f r ont of C a l a s a nc t iu s H a l l .T he y t hen pr o c e e de d t o t he P y r a m id C lub i n Ph i l adelph i a . A f t er s a y i n g g r ac e, le d b y Fat her She a , t he ju n ior s a nd s en ior s , a lon g w it h t hei r d at e s , enjo y e d a bu f fe t of s a l mon , s t e a k , m ac a r on i, s a l ad s , a nd m a n y ot her opt ion s . F r om t he d i n i n g r o om t he s t udent s ent er e d t he d a nc e f lo or, w her e mo s t p e ople a nd e v en s ome c h ap er one s d a nc e d for t he r em a i nder of t he n i g ht . A l l of t h i s h app ene d on t he f i f t y-s e c ond f lo or of t he P y r a m id C lub, me a n i n g t he on l y t h i n g t h at c ou ld out do t he e v ent s of t he n i g ht w a s t he v ie w. T he v ie w s t r e t c he d for m i le s , s o f a r t h at one c ou ld e a s i l y s e e l a nd m a rk s a l l over t he c it y
T he De v on Mat h lete s te a m h a s a l w a y s b e en dom i n a nt i n it s d i v i s ion, c on s i s tent l y be at i ng s c ho ol s s uc h a s Bi s hop Sh a n a h a n, A rc hbi s hop C a r rol l, a nd Ma l ver n, but t h i s ye a r, it ac h ie ve d a ne w ac c ompl i s h ment . For t he f i r s t t i me, t he te a m defe ate d A rc hbi s hop Ryan to be c ome c h a mpion s of t he Ph i l adelph i a A rc hd ioc e s a n L e a g ue. How e ver, a s t he y c elebr ate t he pre s ent , t he y lo ok for w a rd to f ut u re s uc c e s s. T he f i ve -m a n te a m t h at defe ate d A rc hbi s hop Ryan c on s i s te d of ju n ior s A le x Da m i a n a nd Shy a m a l Patel a nd s en ior s S oh a m Bh a r ne, A le x C a r a nd a ng , a nd A lb er t E m a nuelM i l a n i . How e ver, a s t he y ac k now le dge s we et v ic tor y, t he y also u nder s t a nd t h at t h re e of t hei r top member s w i l l b e g r adu at i ng at t he end of t he ye a r. S o, t he y lo ok to t he re s t of t hei r ros ter, w h ic h c ont a i n s t he h ig he s t f re s h m a n i nv ol vement i n
De von’s Mat h lete h i s tor y. Ne x t ye a r ’s “A” te a m w i l l benef it f rom t he add it ion s of ju n ior Br i a n Da mer au a nd f re s h m a n Ben K i l roy. T he veter a n Mat h lete member s mu s t f a l l bac k upon t he ne we s t member s for s uppor t . I n t u r n, t he y w i l l g u ide t he s e ne w member s to per fe c t t hei r s k i l l s. T he y mu s t t h i n k not w h at t he y c a n do to m atc h t h i s ye a r ’s s uc c e s s but re v ie w t hei r m i s t a k e s to i mprove e ven more.
Above: The Mathletes team celebrates its first Archdiocesan Champioship after the win over Archbishop Ryan
of Ph i l adelph i a . Br i a n Da mer au ’16 w a s one of m a ny i mpre s s e d w it h t he v ie w : “P rom w a s a m a z i ng , but t he v ie w w a s e ven b et ter. From t he w i ndow you c ou ld s e e a l mos t a l l of Ph i l l y. T h at i s g re at b e c au s e it re a l l y add s to t he at mosphere.” P rom l a s te d w el l i nto t he n ig ht , a nd w hen it f i n a l l y ende d, e ver yone w a s d i s appoi nte d to go. A l l t he s t udent s m ade t hei r w a y s a fel y home w it h memor ie s aplent y f rom t he f a nt a s t ic n ig ht t h at w a s P rom .
Dialogue Sports
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Track Team Turns Things up a Notch
Seniors Spur on the Tide
Matt Kelly ’16
Vincent Finley ’16
Preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. These three things together make up the key that unlocks the door to success, and they lie at the heart of the Devon Prep track team. The spring season of 2015 was one of preparation, hard work, learning from failure, and ultimately success. Head Coach David Evans ’08 concluded about the season, “Of my three years here, this one was undoubtedly the most successful. We had a good pool of veterans, and young talent, and that combination led to a fruitful season of 9 district qualifiers. I am happy with the past and excited for the future. This program has made leaps and bounds from what it was, and, better still, it is miles from what it will be.” This season started with preparation. Mr. Evans employed a moderately intense workout program this year, one that worked students vigorously only at certain times, as well as non-glycogen draining workouts, which prepared them for the upcoming meets. The early season preparation and hard work at both dual meets and invitationals brought much success to the track team. As a team, the Tide went 3-2 in duals meets, their first winning season since 2009. Charlie Verna ’18 and Chick Hallinan
’18 quickly proved their worth in both short distance, jumping and long distance events. Dan Shannon ’17, Grant McKnight ’16, and Shane Norris ’16 all qualified for districts and had strong seasons, as did Charlie and Chick. Most importantly, the senior trio of Lucas Watson, Andrew Shannon, and James Enderle led the team in every meet. Each qualified for districts for their third consecutive year and gave their utmost effort every single day. They will be sincerely missed and their contribution to the team over four years should be motivation for all future runners. Senior Lucas Watson said about the last season, “This season was tough; a lot of us didn’t find it as easy to succeed as previous years, and we weren’t always happy with our circumstances. But one thing that we know is that we worked through, we came in the morning to run twice a day, we made sure that no one was outworking us, and that no team was outworking our team. All in all it was a great end to the career of all our seniors.” The track team will return in 2016, with the same drive and determination, as they look to build on their achievements of seasons past. Surely, they will continue to succeed on and off of the track.
New Coach Inspires Tennis Team to Districts Shyamal Patel ’16
Dur ing t he spr ing tennis season, t he Devon Prep tennis tea m aced its season. Under t he new g uida nce a nd inst r uct ion of coaches Jon New ma n and Greg Sauer, t he members of t he team not on ly got a n oppor t unit y to improve t heir tennis sk ills but a lso learned v ita l lessons in tea mwork, cooperat ion, a nd success. In addit ion, count less members of t he tea m were able to receive g uida nce f rom t he team’s t wo co-capta ins: Jack Mor r is ’15 and Connor DeFaber-Schumacher ’16. The capta ins led t hroug h exa mple as t hey qua lif ied for Dist r icts as a doubles tea m. Finishing t he season w it h a record of si x w ins a nd t hree losses, t he Devon Prep tennis tea m has ended w it h one of its g reatest seasons yet. Throug hout t he season, t he tea m worked on its smashes, ser ves, lobs, drop-shots, a nd count less ot her techniques. This t ime spent on t he master y of t hese sk il ls was wel l spent as each member of t he team was able to f lawless execute t hem dur ing matches, decisively w inning and ea rning each point. However, v ictor y was on ly one of t he goa ls of t he tennis tea m. By t he
E nd i ng t he s e a s on w it h a w i n i s t he u lt i m ate goa l of a ny spor t s te a m, a nd t h at i s e x ac t l y w h at t he v a r s it y ba s eba l l te a m ac c ompl i s he d l a s t ye a r b y w i n n i ng t he PI A A C l a s s A St ate C h a mpion s h ip. T h i s ye a r ’s T ide s t a r te d of f t he s e a s on s t rong b y h av i ng one of t he b e s t re g u l a r s e a s on s t h at De v on ba s eba l l h a s s e en i n a long t i me, f i n i s h i ng w it h a re c ord of 1 5-4 . T h i s re c ord c a n b e at t r ibute d to t he s tel l a r, a l l-a rou nd te a m ef for t . O f fen s i ve per for m a nc e s b y s en ior s Dom Ha rd aw a y, E r ic D i P iet ro, a nd S e a n Phel a n, a s w el l a s ju n ior s Mat t Be v i l ac qu a, a nd Tony Ga l lo h ave l i f te d t he te a m to m a ny w i n s. A long w it h t he of fen s i ve pa r t , t he defen s e i s i mpre s s i ve a s w el l . T he pitc h i ng s t a f f, le d b y s en ior s Pat Roh r, S e a n Phel a n, a nd ju n ior s Joh n Mc Su rd y, Da n ny Br ac e, a nd Pat Ga l l a g her, h a s b e en s hut t i ng dow n bat ter s s i nc e t he b e g i n n i ng of t he s e a s on . I f, b y c h a nc e, a n opponent m a k e s c ont ac t , t he t ig ht-k n it i n f ield, i nc lud i ng E r ic D i P iet ro at t h i rd ba s e a nd Mat t Be v i l ac qu a at s hor t s top m a k e s s u re to get t he bat ter out . “ T h i s ye a r ’s te a m i s b y f a r one of t he mos t t a lente d to c ome t h roug h De v on i n a long t i me.” s a id he ad c oac h Ma rk Aqu i l a nte ’9 4 . T h i s i s e spe c i a l l y e v ident w hen lo ok i ng at t he c ol le ge c om m it ment s a mong t he pl a yer s on t he te a m . I n t he s en ior c l a s s, Dom Ha rd aw a y i s c om m it te d to Bos ton C ol le ge, S e a n Phel a n w i l l pl a y for t he Un i ver s it y of Pen n s y l v a n i a, E r ic D i P iet ro w i l l pl a y for D re w Un i ver s it y, Pat Roh r w i l l pl a y for t he Un i ver s it y of S c r a nton, a nd Ty ler K l ic k a w i l l pl a y for Ju n i at a C ol le ge. I n t he ju n ior c l a s s, Tony Ga l lo a nd Mat t Be v i l ac qu a h ave c om m it te d to L eh ig h Un i ver s it y. Now t h at t he re g u l a r s e a s on h a s ende d, t he te a m’s m a i n pr ior it y i s t he d i s t r ic t pl a yof f s. Ju s t l i k e l a s t ye a r, t he T ide c a n go on a 6 - 0 w i n s t re a k , a nd end t he s e a s on on a w i n . T he te a m ne e d s to br i ng bac k one more PA St ate C h a mpion s h ip ba n ner to h a ng i n t he g y m .
end of t he season, a ll t he members had bot h improved notably and gained a deeper love for tennis. In addit ion, t hey gained count less ot her sk ills applicable beyond t he cour t in communicat ion and teamwork. As Sean Fu lmer ’16 obser ved, “By t he end of t he season, I not on ly gained sk ills in tennis, but I a lso learned how to dea l w it h failure, lead ot hers, and adapt to quick ly chang ing env ironments.” Under t he g uidance of t hese amazing coaches and captains, t he tennis team has show n rema rkable improvement. However, t hese inva luable lessons gain va lue each t ime t hese except iona l tennis players play, and w ill event ua lly cu lminate in a bet ter team. We can be assured t hat t he achievements of nex t year w ill far sur pass t his past year’s team due to t he g row ing process encouraged by Coach Jon New man. However, t he presence of seniors Jack Morris and Soham Bharne w ill be g reat ly missed. The team w ill cont inue Below: Track runner Andrew Shannon ’15 to work hard in t he seniors’ absence receives the baton from teammate Charles and hope to ma ke t he seniors proud Hallinan ’18 in the 4 by 800 meter relay in w it h its resu lts nex t season. the District 1 meet
Left: Seniors Soham Bharne and Jack Morris are honored at the annual tennis team senior day
Dialogue Profiles
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A Sit-Down with Soham Bharne, Our Valedictorian Chris Carpenter ’16
Devon Dialogue: I know you are starting at Johns Hopkins University, an excellent school. Do you know what your major will be? And do you have any specific plans for college?
Soham: I know that I will be studying biology, probably molecular and cellular biology, but I am not certain as JHU has so many different types. I had an internship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in the Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and I was amazed by the research they were conducting there, so I might even try to do a double major in biology and neuroscience. I also plan to continue to study Spanish until I am fluent. As plans go, I am not too sure. Nobody from Devon has gone to JHU in recent years, so I do not have anyone to ask for advice. However, I hope to join new clubs to meet new people, probably do some intramural sports, and conduct research.
DD: Why did you choose Johns Hopkins?
Soham: The first thing I looked for in a school was its strength in biology and Johns Hopkins has one of the best biology programs in the country. Not only that, but it provides the most funding for undergraduate research, which really piqued my interest.
DD: In what class do you think you were closest to getting a B? Why?
Soham: My hardest classes have been Devon English classes. I am a formulaic and right and wrong kind of person. In math and sciences, an answer is right or wrong; the difference is night and day. However in English, there can be many different correct answers and to be completely honest, that frightens me. If I had to choose one class, it would be AP English Literature with Mr. Sheehan.
DD: You have also participated in many activities in your four years here. What was your favorite and why?
Soham: I honestly do not have a favorite. I have had amazing times in almost all of the clubs that I have been in. If I had to choose some, it would probably be the Solar Car Club and Mathletes. I have spent 4 years in both and I have furthered my passion for math and science through these clubs.
DD: What is your favorite memory from Devon?
Soham: Looking back at my time at Devon, I will probably just remember
the good times that I have had with my friends. The one I will cherish the most is probably the Senior field trip to Naples, Florida.
DD: What is the most valuable lesson you learned from Devon?
Soham: The most important lesson Devon taught me was to have a good work ethic. I had a pretty good work ethic coming into Devon, but Devon helped to improve that.
DD: Do you have any plans for after college?
Soham: As of now, I am not sure. I know that I definitely want to go onto higher education, but I am not sure which path. I am still deciding between medical school or graduate school. If I go to graduate school, I hope to get a PhD in a specialized field of biology, but if I go to medical school, I hope to be a specialized doctor.
DD: What role do you anticipate in the rest of your life that the arts will occupy?
Soham: The arts currently hold an important role in my life. I have always held them in high esteem but they are not necessarily my cup of tea.
DD: What inspired you to choose your field of study?
Soham: My mom is a doctor, so I have been exposed to medicine for all of my life. I also had an internship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in the Alzheimer’s Disease Center and it really piqued my interest and inspired me to pursue a career in medicine
DD: Do you have any advice for the underclassmen?
Soham: After my four years at Devon, I have realized that you will only get out of Devon what you put into it. If you go to Devon reluctantly because your parents forced you to come here, then you will not be willing to grasp all the opportunities that Devon has to offer as opposed to someone who is completely willing to take what Devon offers him.
DD: What was your favorite class at Devon? Why?
Soham: Most of my classes were a lot of fun, but if I had to choose only one, I would choose Father Javier’s Spanish class. I have had him since 9th grade and we became really close. We only had five students in that class in the beginning and we were able to have a lot of fun while learning a lot of Spanish.
Record Finish for Olympians Dylan Rasinski ’19 Under t he d i r e c t ion of C oac h M s . Me l a n ie P ic a rd , t he M idd le S c ho ol D i v i s ion B S c ienc e Ol y mpi ad t e a m f i n i s he d t he s e a s on w it h f i f t h pl ac e t r oph y at s t at e f i n a l s . T he a n nu a l f i n a l s w er e held on A pr i l 2 5 t h at Ju n i at a C ol le ge. T he t e a m i mpr ov e d it s ov er a l l s t a nd i n g i n b ot h t e a m p oi nt s a nd me d a l s e a r ne d f r om l a s t y e a r. A f t er qu a l i f y i n g for s t at e s w it h t h i rd pl ac e i n M a r c h at Ne u m a n n Un i v er s it y, t h i s m ade D e v on t he f i r s t t e a m ot her t h a n t he nor m a l w i n ner s to t a k e a t h i rd pl ac e i n ju s t ov er a de c ade. T he t e a m c ont i nue d it s “Rol l T ide” moment u m w it h t h at r e c ord f i n i s h . 2 01 5 m a r k s t he t e a m’s fou r t h c on s e c ut i v e s how i n g i n t he PA f i n a l s w it h ei g ht me d a l s , t w ic e a s m a n y a s a w a rde d l a s t y e a r. S c ienc e Ol y mpi ad i s a n ac adem ic a nd bu i ld i n g c omp e t it ion fo c u s i n g i n S T E M (s c ienc e, t e c h nolo g y, en g i ne er i n g a nd m at h) d i s c ipl i ne s . Te a m s of t w o c omp e t e i n 2 3 e v ent s a g a i n s t ot her s c ho ol s . A t e a m c a n h a v e 1 5 memb er s a nd t w o a lt er n at e s . T he B d i v i s ion i s for g r ade s
6 to 9, a nd t he C d i v i s ion i s for g r ade s 9 to 1 2 . Pa r t ic ipa nt s c omp e t e i n a m i x of c at e gor ie s c ho s en b y t he S c ienc e Ol y mpi ad c om m it t e e. Me d a l s e a r ne d w er e t he fol low i n g : 1 s t Pl ac e - S ol a r S y s t em s - A k u l Na i k ’18 a nd Pa r i s Shu s t er f a l lou ’18, 2 nd Pl ac e - Fo s s i l s - D y l a n R a s i n s k i ’19 a nd J.T. T i g l ao ’19, 3 rd Pl ac e - E ntomolo g y - D y l a n R a s i n s k i a nd Jo e R aja s e k a r a n ’19, 3 rd Pl ac e - Br id ge Bu i ld i n g - Ja k e L a nd a ic he ’19 a nd M at t Si r ac u s a ’18, 3 rd Pl ac e - A n atom y a nd Ph y s iolo g y - Jo e R aja s e k a r a n a nd Tom m y Br ow er ’18, 4t h Pl ac e - Rob o - C r o s s - Ja k e L a nd a ic he a nd M at t Si r ac u s a , 4t h Pl ac e - D y n a m ic Pl a ne t - D y l a n R a s i n s k i a nd F i n n T homp s on, 5 t h Pl ac e - W he e le d Veh ic le - A k u l Na i k a nd Br end a n Mc Gr at h ’18. E i g ht out of f i f t e en e v ent s r e c ei v e d me d a l s . Ju s t a s i mp or t a nt a s me d a l s w er e t he c ol le c t i v e p oi nt s s c or e d b y i nd i v idu a l t e a m s of t w o a nd t he p er for m a nc e of t he ent i r e t e a m . E v en i f me d a l s w er e not e a r ne d i n a l l e v ent s e v er y pl ac e c ou nt s a nd a l l e v ent s a r e c ou nt e d e qu a l l y. M a n y t e a m s c a me
one or t w o pl ac e s a w a y, a l low i n g D e v on t o pl ac e i n t he t op t ier a nd e a r n a t e a m t r oph y. W it h it s ac c ompl i s h ment at t he s t at e f i n a l s , t he m idd le s c ho ol w r app e d up it s mo s t s uc c e s s f u l y e a r i n s c ho ol h i s t or y. T he t ot a l t r oph y pl ac e i mpr ov e d b y one t h i s y e a r a nd t he t e a m’s t ot a l p oi nt s i mpr ov e d ov er 30 0 p oi nt s s i nc e 2 01 3, b ot h b ei n g t w o ne w r e c ord s at t he St at e L e v e l . A lt hou g h t he t e a m w a s t h r e e pl ac e s a w a y f r om Nat ion a l s t h i s y e a r t he y a r e p oi s e d for t he ne x t , a nd h a v e br i g ht hop e s for t he f ut u r e. T he y a r e a l w a y s lo ok i n g for ne w appl ic a nt s , a nd a n y one w it h a l i fe lon g i nt er e s t i n s c ienc e or en g i ne er i n g s hou ld s t op b y Ro om 4 0 9 t o i nqu i r e a b out S c ienc e Ol y mpi ad a nd le a r n how t o b e c ome i nv ol v e d ne x t y e a r.
Ms. Picard and her science specialists
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Team 21 Triumphs
E nt er i n g t he m idd le of t he s e a s on, Te a m 2 1 (t he c ombi ne d D e v on P r e p a nd D el a w a r e C ou nt y C h r i s t i a n S c ho ol l ac r o s s e t e a m) s to o d at a s ol id r e c ord of 5-3 w hen t he pl a y er s c a me up on a t r ue t e s t of t hei r s k i l l s . A t t h i s p oi nt i n t he s e a s on t he y h ad a l r e ad y t w ic e b e at en for mer r i v a l Va l le y For ge M i l it a r y A c adem y (V F M A), w ho h ad b e at en Te a m 2 1 i n b ot h app e a r a nc e s t he pr e v iou s s e a s on . W it h a n up c om i n g g a me a g a i n s t C onw el l E g a n , w ho b e at t he t e a m b y a s c or e of 19 -4 t he pr e v iou s s e a s on, t he pl a y er s w er e de t er m i ne d t o pr ov e how f a r t he y h ad c ome a s a t e a m ph y s ic a l l y a nd ment a l l y. T he y w er e a ble to qu ic k l y a nd ef fe c t i v el y t a k e c ont r ol of t he g a me a nd e v ent u a l l y w on b y a f i v e -goa l m a r g i n . T he t e a m now s t o o d w it h a r e c ord of 6 -3, but w a s a b out t o enc ou nt er a w hole ne w br e e d of opp o s it ion . T h i s ne w br e e d fe at u r e d t e a m s s uc h a s We s t tow n S c ho ol, Fat her Jud ge H i g h S c ho ol, Rom a n C at hol ic H i g h S c ho ol, A r c hbi s hop C a r r ol l H i g h S c ho ol, a nd C a rd i n a l O’H a r a H i g h S c ho ol, a l l of
Eddie McGinley ’16 and Anthony Walker ’16 w hom Te a m 2 1 h ad eit her ne v er pl a y e d or s u f fer e d c r uel a nd debi l it at i n g defe at s . T he s e defe at s i nc lude a 1 3- 0 t h r a s h i n g f r om Fat her Jud ge, a 1 4-4 lo s s to Rom a n C at hol ic , a 1 2-3 hu m i l i at ion a g a i n s t We s t tow n on l a s t y e a r ’s s en ior d a y, a nd a 2 1-8 defe at at t he h a nd s of A r c hbi s hop C a r r ol l on t he l a s t d a y of t he 2 01 4 s e a s on . How e v er, t he t ide t u r ne d i n t he t e a m’s f av or a f t er s u f fer i n g fou r pa i n f u l lo s s e s i n a r ow. T he w i nd s of c h a n ge s t a r t e d blow i n g w it h t he c lo s e enc ou nt er w it h C a rd i n a l O’H a r a , w h ic h ju s t s o h app ene d to b e on s en ior n i g ht . A f t er a n u n i n s pi r i n g ju n ior v a r s it y ef for t , t he v a r s it y t e a m w a s a l l s e t to t a k e t he f ield . E v er y one k ne w t h at t he pl a y er s h ad s ome t h i n g to pr ov e, not to O’H a r a or to a n y one e l s e but on l y to e ac h ot her. T he b o y s i n bl ac k a nd w h it e c a me out f i r i n g , k e e pi n g t he g a me w it h i n one or t w o goa l s t h r ou g hout t he ent i r e t y of t he f i r s t h a l f . Gi v i n g it t hei r a l l t he ent i r e g a me, t he pl a y er s s u f fer e d a defe at b y t he n a r r ow m a r g i n of 1 2- 7. A lt hou g h a
A Salute for Salutatorian Shannon Matthew Kelly ’16
T he S a lut ator i a n i s t he s t udent w ho r a n k s s e c ond h ig he s t i n a g r adu at i ng c l a s s a nd del i ver s t he s a lut ator y s pe e c h at c om menc ement . T he S a lut ator i a n e x empl i f ie s h a rd w ork , of w h ic h t h i s ye a r ’s c a nd id ate, A nd re w Sh a n non ’1 5, f it s per fe c t l y. H i s i n n ate abi l it ie s to s ei z e oppor t u n it ie s a nd to w ork at h i s f u l le s t c apac it y h ave le d to h i m c l a i m i ng t he pre s t ig iou s t it le. G oi ng b e yond b ei ng a s c hol a r, he a l s o i s a n e x t r aord i n a r y at h lete a nd genu i ne hu m a n b ei ng. A nd re w Sh a n non h a s for me d h i s at h let ic c a re er s i m i l a rl y to h i s ac adem ic one, t h roug h h a rd w ork . T h i s i s e v ident i n h i s fou r te en v a r s it y let ter s t h at he h a s c ol le c te d over fou r ye a r s. He h a s c apt a i ne d e ver y te a m he h a s pl a ye d for i nc lud i ng outdo or a nd i ndoor t r ac k , s o c c er, a nd ba s k et ba l l . He k now s how to be a le ader on a nd of f t he f ield, s et t i ng a n e x a mple w it h
bot h h i s w ord s a nd ac t ion s. He s h i ne d pa r t ic u l a rl y i n s oc c er, w here he now hold s t he re c ord for mos t a s s i s t s a nd goa l s i n a v a r s it y c a re er. W it h t h i s, he a l s o c apt a i ne d t he te a m for t w o ye a r s s t r a ig ht a nd helpe d it to w i n c on s e c ut i ve BA L t it le s. A nd re w ’s ac c ompl i s h ment s on t he f ield a nd i n t he c l a s s room a re t r u l y i n spi r i ng , yet h i s g re ate s t at t r ibute s m ay be h i s k i nd a nd s i mple n at u re, a nd h i s love for De von P rep. He i s of ten s e en at s c hool e vent s r a ng i ng f rom O pen Hou s e s to C h r i s t i a n s er v ic e oppor t u n it ie s. He w ork s h a rd not on l y for h i m s el f, but for h i s s c hool a nd h i s f a m i l y. Ne x t ye a r A nd re w Sh a n non w i l l be at tend i ng Pen n St ate Un i ver s it y, a nd t here he w i l l s u rel y c ont i nue h i s t r ad it ion of e x c el lenc e a nd c a r r y on t he De von P rep le g ac y.
Solar Car Shines
lo s s on t he s c or eb o a rd, it pr ov e d t o a v ic t or y i n t he pl a y er s’ m i nd s . H a n g i n g i n s o c lo s e w it h a t e a m t h at w a s a ble t o def i n it i v e l y b e at t he for mer fo e s of Fat her Jud ge a nd A r c hbi s hop C a r r ol l pr ov e d t h at Te a m 2 1’s h a rd w or k d id pa y of f . T h i s ne w r e v i v e d at t it ude fol low e d t he pl a y er s t o t hei r ne x t a nd f i n a l g a me, a g a i n s t t he l i k e s of t he C hu r c h Fa r m S c ho ol (C F S). K now i n g t hei r a bi l it ie s
a nd b ei ng c on f ident i n t hei r s k i l l s, t he pl a yer s e a s i l y v a nqu i s he d C FS w it h a f i n a l s c ore of 1 3- 0. Ad ver s it y a nd s t r ug g le prove d onc e a g a i n no m atc h for t he w i n n i ng spi r it s of t he Te a m 2 1 ros ter. Fi n i s h i ng t he s e a s on 7-8 m a y s e em l i k e a d i s appoi nt i ng outc ome, but t h at re c ord i s i n no w a y i nd ic at i ve of t he te a m’s per for m a nc e. T he s e ven w i n s e a s on t ie s t he w i n re c ord i n b ot h s c ho ol s’ h i s tor ie s. Te a m 2 1 s how s u npa r a l lele d prom i s e a nd potent i a l, a nd, lo ok i ng dow n t he road, t he te a m i s on l y he ade d up for big ger a nd b et ter t h i ng s.
Batting for Pat
Tyler Ollis ’16 and Daniel Brace ’16
Last year, the morning following the varsity baseball team’s triumphant victory over Elk County Catholic School, there was an even greater victory for Devon. The school raised over $5,000 for prostate cancer research through the event Batting for Pat, and this year’s goal is $6,000. The whole event was a huge success and provided a great day of fun for all involved. Devonites, past and present, attended the event. Students from the high school and middle school, as well as alumni, met to play a simple wiffle ball game, raising money to help fight prostate cancer. In the end, the day was about more than just fun. The ZERO Cancer Foundation received one hundred percent of all funds raised. With this donated money, ZERO Cancer Foundation will help fund research groups to help bring an end to prostate cancer. This year’s event will be given a new twist, however, with the opportunity to win two highly coveted tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. Join the Devon commonity from 10-3 on Saturday, June 13th for this event.
Justin Hennessy ’16 Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief Elect
A f ter w i n n i ng t h i rd pl ac e i n t he c ou nt r y w ide C l a s s ic D i v i s ion s ol a r c a r r ac e i n 201 4 , t he De von P rep S ol a r C a r Te a m h a s not re s te d a nd c ont i nue s to i mprove i n hope s of ac c ompl i s h i ng e ven more. T he te a m, le d b y s en ior s S oh a m Bh a r ne, E v a n Hen ne s s y, Nic hol a s Ippol it i, Ru s s el l E mer y, A lb er t-E m a nuel M i l a n i, a nd A le x C a r a nd a ng , i s w ork i ng to rebu i ld t he c a r a f ter c er t a i n c ompl ic at ion s t h at a ros e du r i ng t he long r ac e i n Te x a s l a s t Ju l y. T he S ol a r C a r Te a m h a s c on s i s tent l y r a n k e d n at ion a l l y i n t he ye a rl y r ac e t h at t a k e s pl ac e i n Te x a s. E ven more i mpre s s i ve i s t he f ac t t h at t he te a m i s c ompletel y i ndependent l y f u nde d . T he y re c ei ve don at ion s a nd hold a ye a rl y pa nc a k e bre a k f a s t i n order to r a i s e mone y for t hei r r ac e a nd repa i r s. T h roug h t hei r h a rd w ork i n repa i r i ng t he c a r a nd r a i s i ng f u nd s, t he memb er s of t he te a m h ave ac c ompl i s he d muc h i n a s hor t a mou nt of t i me. T he c a r, a f fe c t ion atel y k now n a s Ma r y A n n, w i l l ne e d
s ig n i f ic a nt upg r ade s to c on for m to t h i s ye a r ’s ne w r u le s of t he S ol a r C a r C h a l lenge a nd to i nc re a s e t he ef f ic ienc y of t he veh ic le. De s pite pl ac i ng i n t h i rd, t he c a r ne e d s ne w bat ter ie s a nd adju s t ment s to t he s u spen s ion a f ter b ei ng re a r ende d du r i ng t he r ac e l a s t ye a r. Shy a m a l Patel ’16, a member of t he te a m, repor te d : “ T he c a r w i l l ne e d ne w ele c t r ic a l f i x t u re s, a nd hopef u l l y w e c a n f i x t he br a k e s to be more ef fe c t i ve.” De spite t he s e i s s ue s, t he te a m i s hopef u l t h at t he y w i l l c ompete for a t rophy i n t he s u m mer. T h i s Ju l y, t he S ol a r C a r C h a l lenge w i l l c on s i s t of a t r ac k r ac e on t he Te x a s Motor Spe e d w a y b et w e en c l a s s ic , open, a nd ad v a nc e d d i v i s ion s. T he r ac e f luc t u ate s b et w e en t he t r ac k a nd t he open road, goi ng f rom For t Wor t h to c it ie s s uc h a s L os A ngele s or M i n ne apol i s. Hopef u l l y, t h i s Ju l y, t he te a m w i l l b e able to m a i nt a i n a nd m a y b e e ven i mprove it s i mpe c c able re c ord .
Til We Meet Again
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CJ Nave ’15 Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
Four years is not a long time. It may seem like ages, but it really is not. There have been weeks of school that have felt longer than my four years at Devon, and it makes no sense to me. As overused as it may be, time flies when you are having fun. And fun is exactly what Devon has been: enjoyable, stressful, exhausting, exhilarating fun. From freshman year on, I have had a great group of friends and for that, I am eternally thankful. Nothing beats staying up until 2:00 a.m. on a Google Doc with your friends trying to learn about the Progressive Era the day before an APUSH test, or bonding with the person sitting next to you when you both get the same grade on an AP Physics theory quiz. At the time, these things drive you crazy and make you question whether you are actually going to pass high school, but reminiscing about these memories is one of the most enjoyable things you can do. Remembering teachers yelling at you, classmates saying some of the funniest things you can hear, and a Biology test that was the biggest disaster of your life is a great time, and as a senior, it lets you relive your days in this crazy, wonderful place. I have had a great group of friends, but that group of friends has grown considerably. Kairos was an unbelievable experience and all I can say is, I wish it happened earlier. My forty-eight classmates are friends I will have for the rest of my life. For all those who are going to go on Kairos, take it seriously. I went in to it treating it like it was not a big deal, and it really was three of the best days of my life. It was the highlight of senior year, and that is definitely saying something.
Between the Florida trip, 12D gym classes, and stage crew, senior year has been an absolute blast. As was junior year. And sophomore year. And freshman year. I think it is impossible to make this kind of article not sappy, so that is what it is. However, there is a reason I am writing this. I could write four pages just on memories from my time at Devon, but we have the yearbook for that. I could thank the teachers I have had really good relationships with, but I can save that for graduation. I could thank my amazing family, but I can do that on my own. I can thank my friends for being the bees’ knees, but then what else would I do on senior week? I wrote this article as advice to everyone reading it; cherish the little moments. I cannot stress this enough. The little events in your high school career that may seem dumb at the time can turn out to be some of your greatest times at Devon. Some of my greatest memories have included an in-class phone call, bananas, pictures on a white board, and a bouncy ball. The big events are great too, and make the most out of them, but remember the little things. The only way this could get more sappy is to put a quote in about that same thing. So that is exactly what I am going to do. The late, great Robin Williams said, in Good Will Hunting, “You’ll have bad times, but it’ll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren’t paying attention to.” That quote completely sums up my time at Devon, and it is because that good stuff—the small things you weren’t paying attention to— is the Devon Difference.
A Passing of the Torch
A New Twist on a Tradition
Chris Carpenter ’16
Holden Barnes ’16
I n 201 5-2016 T h e D e von Di al og u e w i l l b e i n good h a nd s u nder t he le ader s h ip of Gr a nt McK n ig ht ’16, Ju s t i n Hen ne s s y ’16, a nd S e a n F u l mer ’16. W it h t he s e t h re e at t he hel m, t he Di al og u e w i l l c ont i nue to f lou r i s h a nd i mprove over t he c ou r s e of t he ne x t s c ho ol ye a r. A l l of t he s e f ut u re e d itor s a re ef f ic ient a nd s uc c e s s f u l s t udent s w ho w i l l hopef u l l y c a r r y t hei r w ork et h ic f rom t he c l a s s ro om to t he ne w s paper. Gr a nt McK n ig ht , t he e d itor-i nc h ief, i s a f it s uc c e s s or for t he job. W it h h i s c h a r i s m a, he w i l l prov ide a n ener g y t h at w i l l k e ep T h e D e von Di al og u e on t r ac k . He w i l l b e able to k e ep t he a s s o c i ate e d itor s w ork i ng h a rd . He w i l l a l s o m a k e s u re t he a r t ic le s a re w el l w r it ten a nd re ad y to be publ i s he d on t i me. A l w ay s w i l l i ng to help a ny b od y w ho a s k s, Gr a nt w i l l s er ve a s a mo del for t he ot her
e d itor s a s wel l a s t he w r iter s. Deput y e d itor Ju s t i n Hen ne s s y w i l l br i ng h i s w r it i ng s k i l l s a s wel l a s h i s abi l it y to c ooper ate a nd w ork w it h ot her s. He i s a l w ay s re ad y to help out w it h t he paper e ven w it h h i s d i f f ic u lt c l a s s s c he du le a nd v a r iet y of e x t r ac u r r ic u l a r ac t i v it ie s. H i s bu s y s c he du le s how s t h at he i s prepa re d for t he w ork load of bei ng a n e d itor a nd i s re ad y to s ac r i f ic e t i me for t he e d it i ng te a m . S e a n F u l mer i s one of t he mos t t i rele s s w ork er s i n t he ju n ior c l a s s. He i s one of t he c l a s s’s mos t g i f te d w r iter s a nd t a lente d s t udent s. He w i l l prove to be a v it a l a s s et to ne x t ye a r ’s e d it i ng te a m . H i s e d it i ng s k i l l s w i l l k e ep T h e D evon Di al og u e ne at a nd he w i l l br i ng a ne w ener g y to t he ne w spaper, w h ic h w i l l add s ome ver y e x c it i ng a r t ic le s to ne x t ye a r ’s i s s ue s.
This Easter season, the seniors put on a fantastic show of religious devotion – The Passion Play. Unlike past years when the seniors performed the “Living Stations,” this senior class went above and beyond previous performances. The play narrated the events of the Passion and death of Jesus as told in the New Testament. On March 31st, the windows in the gym were blacked out, the chairs were unfolded, and the stage and costumes were prepared for the show. As one senior put it, “The Passion was a liberating, glorious experience.” Once the student body had gathered in the gym for the performance, the lights were dimmed and the thunderous voice of the narrator echoed off the walls. Andrew Shannon ‘15 portrayed the part of Jesus Christ with poise and grace. Andrew Loper ’15 beautifully filled the interludes between scenes with enjoyable hymns and songs. None of this would have been possible without the many seniors that participated in stage crew. Without the support of these unsung heroes, this production would not have been as powerful as it was. Not since Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz has a Devon audience been so enthralled by a performance. When the next performance comes around next year, it will be a show that you do not want to miss.
A Call for Charlie Dan Crowe ’15
De v on P repa r ator y S c ho ol’s m a s c ot h a s b e en t he De v on T ide for a nu mb er of ye a r s. I n a s c ho ol w it hout a n e s t abl i s he d aqu at ic prog r a m, m a ny h ave w ondere d i f bei ng t he T ide i s t he b e s t ide a . T here h ave be en propos a l s for a ne w m a s c ot a mong t he s t udent s, but t he le ad i ng propos a l i s t he De v on Dog s. For e ven t hos e w ho a re not De von s por t s ent hu s i a s t s, mos t h ave not ic e d a c er t a i n f a m i l i a r c a n i ne i n t he s t a nd s at De v on s o c c er a nd ba s eba l l g a me s. T here h a s be en a c a l l a mong t he s t udent s for C h a rl ie, E ng l i s h te ac her M r. L aw renc e T heuer ’s lov able dog , to be c ome t he ne w De v on m a s c ot . C h a rl ie e x h ibit s a l l t he qu a l it ie s to be a g re at m a s c ot , a s he i s br ave, v a l i a nt , re s olute,
ten ac iou s yet g r ac ef u l, depend able, a nd mos t of a l l ador able. A not her c h a nge t h at c ou ld be i mplemente d i s t he ren a m i ng of t he De von spor t s s t udent s e c t ion f rom t he pit to t he pou nd . W it h t he e s t abl i s h ment of a ne w s t udent c ou nc i l m ade up of ju n ior s E d w a rd Mc Gi n le y, Rober t P ic k el l, a nd Sh a ne Nor r i s, w ho h ave prom i s e d to le ad t he s c hool i n t he f ut u re, e ver yone i s ver y hopef u l t he y w i l l welc ome t he w i s he s of t he pe ople. It i s not e ver y d ay t h at a n oppor t u n it y pre s ent s it s el f l i k e t h i s to a n i nc om i ng s t udent c ou nc i l . Ma ny s t udent s aw a it t he 201 5-2016 s c hool ye a r a nd e x pe c t Charlie, the little rascal himself, gazes into m a s c ot refor m le g i s l at ion . the camera, pondering his mascot capability
Devonites Honored for Academics
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Conor Balog ’16
The National Association of Secondary School Principals established the National Honor Society (NHS) in 1921 in order to promote and exemplify excellence in school leadership. By 1930, the Society consisted of more than 1,000 chapters. The expansion and formation of additional NHS chapters has not ceased, and Devon Prep is proud to be one of them. In the 2014-2015 academic year, thirty-nine students were added, based on their ability to demonstrate qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. After completing a form and maintaining at least a 3.00 GPA for three semesters, students were reviewed by a council of five faculty members who determined whether they would gain admittance to the Society.
After students were accepted, they were invited to a celebratory Mass celebrated by Father James Shea ’66. He made sure to remind students to be thankful for all the people and opportunities that made their
membership in the National Honor Society possible. Following the conclusion of the Mass, the formal induction began. Four speakers performed short speeches based on each quality represented the NHS (scholarship, leadership, service, and character). Then, a roll call ensued where each new inductee was invited up to shake hands with each of the four speakers and receive his award. The inductees were given a rose, which was then presented to the parents of each inductee to represent the inductee’s gratitude for the support that the parents have given their son. Once this was complete, all the NHS members, old and new alike, recited the oath of the National Honor Society. After the oath was spoken, students and parents were invited to socialize and indulge in refreshments. As the night drew to a close, inductees made their way home, where they enjoyed a deserved day off from school the next day.
New CAP-tains
My Fair Lady
Sean Fulmer ’16, Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief Elect and Grant McKnight ’16 Editorin-Chief Elect
Joseph Conroy ’16
The Christian Action Program (CAP) is an everlasting constant at Devon Preparatory School with events such as Up for a Cause, the Giving Tree, and the Harvest Tide Food Drive. This continuity makes it surprising to hear that new presidents are selected every year. Seniors Pat Rohr and Andrew Kramer have done a wonderful job during the 2014-2015 school year. However, they will soon be heading off to college, so fresh leadership in the form of juniors Keane White and Matthew Kelly was needed. Keane and Matthew have demonstrated exemplary leadership and service to Devon Preparatory School throughout their six years combined here. They have consistently participated in the various CAP events that occur and will no doubt leave their own mark on future events. They will be supported in this endeavor by sophomore Vice-Presidents Jack Marquis and Ryan Hallinan. These sophomores have shown remarkable dedication in their time in CAP. They have been in CAP since sixth grade at Devon and have demonstrated their worth to the organization on multiple occasions. They will surely be valuable assets to CAP and to the school. CAP will definitely be led by the best possible leaders in the 20152016 school year.
Seniors Andrew Kramer and Pat Rohr leave some big shoes to fill for juniors Matt Kelly and Keane White
College Corner Sean Fulmer ’16, Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief Elect
Over $8.4 million in academic scholarships
Following last year’s outstanding performance Oklahoma! written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Devon Prep students put on yet another dazzling performance in the timeless musical My Fair Lady. Performed on April 19th, 20th, and 21st, Devon Prep’s rendition of My Fair Lady was a wild success, attracting audiences eager to experience another fabulous Devon Prep musical. Dr. Valentin Radu and his wife Mrs. Donna Radu celebrated their twentieth show this year with the performance. Among the many talented cast members were the following: Joseph Teti ’15 and Benjamin Lubker ’17 both playing the role of Dr. Henry Higgins, Rieve Bule ’15 and Kevin Holmes ’17 both playing the role of Colonel Pickering, and Alexander Bygrave ’16 and Jack Wagner ’17 both playing the role of Alfred Doolittle. Playing the lead role of Eliza Doolittle were senior Farrell McVay of Radnor High School and junior Lucy Redmon Connell of The Shipley School. The outstanding performance of My Fair Lady would never have been possible without the help of the cast, crew, and the generous parent volunteers. As with previous years, Devon Prep’s spring musical was a wild success.
The fantastic Devon Prep stage crew without whom My Fair Lady would never have been possible Editorial Board
© 2015 Devon Prep
Editor-in-Chief Elect: Grant McKnight ’16 Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief Elect: Sean Fulmer ’16 Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief Elect: Justin Hennessy ’16
Most Enrolled: Penn State: 8 Drexel: 5 Pitt: 5 Villanova: 3 Northeastern: 3 University of Penn: 3
Editor-in-Chief Emeritus: CJ Nave ’15 Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief Emeritus: Rieve Bule ’15 Co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief Emeritus: Mike Knudson ’15 Digital Editor Emeritus: Patrick Blumenthal ’15 Photography Editor Emeritus: Andrew Loper ’15 Faculty Moderator: Mr. Lawrence Theuer
ROTC: Dan Azarian ’15, and Dan McCallister ’15
Associate Editor for Entertainment Emeritus: Graham Alabdulla ’15 Associate Editor for News Emeritus: Soham Bharne ’15 Associate Editor for Editorials Emeritus: Josh Lieberman ’15
National Merit Senior Scholars: Joshua Lieberman, Soham Bharne, Russell Emery (Semi-finalists), Alex Carandang, Evan Hennessy, Nicholas Ippoliti, Michael Knudson, James Lucas, Albert Emanuel Milani, Jack Morris, and Christian Nave (Commended)
All photos, unless otherwise noted, taken by newspaper staff or Ms. Rose Lombardo, for Devon Preparatory School. Special thanks to Fr. Shea for his tireless assistance and guidance.