The September 2013 Volume 76, Number 1
quilian Gonzaga College High School
19 Eye St, NW Washington, DC 20001
Men For Others Since 1821
Familiar Faces, New Places By: Marcus Dennis ‘14 Managing Editor
spired me to make the move. Aquilian: How do you differentiate yourself from Mr. Every (your predecessor)? In what ways will your leadership take a new approach? McIntyre: After being a fulltime teacher for so many years, I think I have a sense of the students, of who they are and what they deal with on a daily basis. This is a real advantage for me as I step into this new role. For the past few years, having hundreds of guys in class a day, I was able to interact with them in many different ways. That may not be a vast difference, but Mr. Every and I had opportunities to approach the position from different standpoints. Mr. Every had more experience in administration, whereas I was a fulltime teacher.
Sitting down with Mr. Every and Mr. McIntyre at the beginning of the year was a great opportunity for The Aquilian to ask what a change in leadership means for Eye Street. Thanks to both individuals for taking the time to answer questions and provide our community with a glimpse into vision and leadership style. The Aquilian: What made you want to be Dean of Students? What made you believe that it was the next move in your career? Mr. McIntyre: Well, being an administrator has always been in the back of my mind. I had just finished my tenth year of teaching, which seemed like a good point to make a transition. When I saw the job opening I knew I loved Gonzaga and wanted to be a role model for the students and what better way to do that then to be the Dean of Students? So, that’s what in-
Aquilian: Obviously this job can be stressful because of its many responsibilities. So, what have been some things Continued on page 2
Mr. McIntyre (top) and Mr. Every (bottom) in their new offices. (Christian Forte ‘14)
Say Goodbye to the Old Sage By: Christian Forte ‘14 Production Editor Well organized lines, being called by table, just how soon are students going to begin confusing their lunch period with a wedding buffet? We can say goodbye to the sport of wrestling your way to the front of the crowd pressed up against the lunch counter. Due to this new measure, there is no longer any strategy that guarantees being among the first in your lunch period to sit down
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with a moderately hot meal. Goodbye Darwin. This new system was implemented in August with all Gonzaga students in view. Students were initially called by table to receive lunch and guided into structured lines to approach the Sage counter. This was employed with the intention of increasing efficiency and helping students to remember where the cashiers are located. After observing recent lines, I have Continued on page 3
The line area for Sage, normally a place of chaos, in its peaceful state. (Christian Forte ‘14)
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Metro, p.7
New Faculty, p.8
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Aquilian: Top three movies of all time? that that have kept you up McIntyre: Christmas Vacaat night or left you thinking tion, Tombstone, and Searchabout them even after you’ve ing For Bobby Fisher. gone home from work? McIntyre: Well, for one, I Aquilian: Top three albums went from being responsible of all time? for about 100 students to McIntyre: “Ten”- Pearl Jam, 970, so I’m always thinking “Amorica”- Black Crowes, about our safety, our security, and “Ok Computer”- Radioand everybody’s well being. head. “9/11” is a day that kept me up at night with it being so Aquilian: When you get close to the Capitol. Second- home from a long day of ly, other things concerning work, what is your favorite the well being of our students meal to eat? - like alcohol consumption McIntyre: Well right now and how it affects our stu- I’m on a big heath-kick, so dents and our community. I I’m eating a lot of fish and a also worry about image and lot of vegetables to try to keep how we represent our school things healthy. But I love pizat games and events. I want za and I love steak so if us to be a passionate commu- I want to cheat or somenity with passionate fans, but thing I’d order a pizza. not at the expense of mak- Also Chinese food is ing poor decisions and being a favorite, haven’t had foolish. that in a long time. Aquilian: Hypothetically, what would be something that would make you stop a kid in the hallway and congratulate him or give him a pat on the back? McIntyre: Really, anyone I would see around campus or in the lunchroom doing something to contribute to the cleanliness of the school. I would make sure I went out of my way to thank that student for putting the needs of the school ahead of himself. Also, I try to go to as many games as I can and if I see a young man who participated in the game I try to shake his hand and congratulate him on effort and/or success. Even simple things. I’m a big believer in doing the little things, and I believe that repeatedly doing the little things will carry over and make us a stronger community. Aquilian: What is your favorite football team? McIntyre: Washington Redskins. Always has been, always will be.
This position was something I was interested in, and people around campus encouraged me to apply, and so I did. Aquilian: How would you say your day-to-day life has changed here at Gonzaga? Mr. Every: The biggest change is the lack of interaction with the students which is a huge contrast to last year where it was all students all day. I now mostly deal with faculty, parents, and adults each day, so that’s the biggest change. It is a very different way of viewing the school, much more behind the scenes stuff, the things that nobody really sees happening.
first became headmaster that my leadership philosophy will be characterized by gratitude, hospitality, and trust. I want to make sure that faculty and staff members feel thanked for what they do, that people feel welcomed at Gonzaga, and that the Eye Street community knows that the administration trusts people to do their jobs well.
Aquilian: What would be something that would impress you about a student and make you stop them to tell them they’ve done a good job? Mr. Every: Our students are doing things every day that catch the attention of those outside our Gonzaga community. We regularly receive calls and letters, sometimes for negative things but often for positive things. I will read things like, Aquilian: Briefly, what “we saw one of your are some physical imstudents on the metro provements you would give up his seat for hope to see at Gonzasomeone who is disga? For instance, more abled, or elderly, or one parking, more cafeteof your students helped ria space, more classsomeone with their rooms, etc? bags.” But what would McIntyre: I would make me stop and conlove for us to think of gratulate a student? It ideas to create more would be a student that space for our student was setting an example body. As you know, we for his peers, like walkare limited in our oping across the quad tions, but if we could and picking up trash or The St. Aloysius Clock Tower. (Christian Forte ‘14) explore some ways to helping to clean a table create more space during in the cafeteria. I am also free-periods or eating lunch. Aquilian: How would you impressed by students who say your leadership and ap- explore new service opportu------------proach to the job differs from nities, and take that initiative that of Father Conti? on their own. Those actions The Aquilian: Mr. Every, Mr. Every: All administra- have a big impact on other thank you for taking the time. tors and faculty have very members of the student body, What made you want to pur- similar goals like forming and this is great because it is sue the position of headmas- “men for others,” and form- students helping students. ter? ing the “grad at grad.” It is Mr. Every: Well, even be- the approach, or how to get Aquilian: What are some fore Father Conti made his there, that changes. My ap- things that tend to keep you announcement that he would proach is very different than up at night or stay on your be leaving, I had taken some Father’s, Father’s was very mind even after you leave the time to think about it. My different than Mr. Paken- campus? career trajectory has pointed ham’s before him, and this is Mr. Every: What keeps me me in this direction having normal - each headmaster has up at night these days is my worked in a number of Jesuit a unique leadership philoso- four-month old son. But, its schools as an administrator. phy. I told everyone when I true, when you leave Gonza-
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Founded In 1940 Gonzaga College HIgh School 19 Eye Street NW Washington, DC 20001 aquilian@gonzaga.org Men For Others in the Jesuit Tradition Since 1821
Editors-in-Chief Andrew Hohman ‘14
Sports Editor Derrell Bouknight ‘15
Managing Editors Marcus Dennis ‘14 Christian Prince ‘14
Features Editor Alejandro Espinosa ‘14
Production Editors Christian Forte ‘14 Jordan Person ‘14
ga, Gonzaga leaves with you. I feel like when you’re in this profession as an administrator at a Jesuit school, your job is your life. That goes for me, Mr. Howell, Mr. McIntyre and everyone else. I think about ways that we can give each student the support necessary to be successful. I think about students that are slipping through the cracks. Also, just making sure Gonzaga can be as excellent as it can be. The school has a tremendous reputation. I think a lot about how we maintain and continue to build that positive reputation. Aquilian: What is a meal that you would want to eat after a long day? Mr. Every: A Philly Cheesesteak, of course. Aquilian: Favorite football team? Mr. Every: Philadelphia Eagles! Aquilian: Are there any physical changes you would want to see on campus? Mr. Every: Well obviously I do not have direct control over that, it is up to Father Planning and the Board. But, long term we do not have anywhere for a student union, an area where students can hang out, that might feature a senior lounge in it and other things as well. I also wish that counseling had a central location on campus. Normal student traffic patterns don’t bring everyone through the second floor of Forte Hall. There is also a lack of science-lab space. but as you can see, the city is closing in around us. We aren’t going to gain vast amounts of physical space any time soon. And because we’ve just completed renovations of the theatre and the gym, it obviously would be pretty costly. Aquilian: Thank you Mr. McIntyre and Mr. Every for your thoughtful answers. Good luck this year.
Copy Editor Konrad Woo ‘15 Staff Photographers John O’Neil ‘14 Nick Lazaroae ‘14
Moderator: Dr. Harry Rissetto
Say Goodbye to the Old Sage Continued from page 1
conduct implemented for the purpose of getting everyone their food faster. However, there are a few with an opposing view. Jack Prendergast, “a staunch supporter of Sage,” believes that it is “tough work delivering
However, perhaps there are some hidden, unidentified benefits that had gone unnonoticed that they have been ticed in the early days of this consistently shorter and kids change. Here we are in late have been getting their meals September and an Ausemiannotably faster. The only possymbiosis has been achieved. sible conclusion must be that A once chaotic environment fewer students are ordering seems to be statheir food from bilizing. The Sage. reality is that stuAs students dents are hardly were asked in ever called by early September table anymore. about this new Yet order seems crowd control to reign. This strategy in the must indicate cafeteria, there that this newly seemed to be enforced control consistent negahad such an imtive feedback. pact on students Unfortunately, many of the re- The new system ensures students don’t forget where the cash regesters are that they are now disciplined sponses became located once they have received their food. (Christian Forte ‘14) so emotional and heated that food every day that is not only enough to no longer require I would not feel comfortable nutritious, but also delicious,” strict instruction in the area relaying them. However, the and that there are absolutely of lunchtime linemaking. So general feeling was a strong “no problems with the new what does it all mean? Is there resistance to a perceived auto- system.” But aside from this a truth here that is bigger than cratic organization infringing high-minded minority, most us, bigger than Sage? We can on a student’s mealtime free- students were initially disap- only conclude that the addom. In addition, seniors, such pointed and resorted to high- ministration played the longas John Giordano, felt cheated. stakes gambits like bringing a game. They implemented exHe explained how members of lunch from home and missed treme measures with an eye to his class had finally gained the out on the classic Sage experi- a “settling period” that would physical advantage in this free ence of trying to identify what result in a system that would for all we all loved so much, food group their meal belongs improve our lives. Score one for Student Services. only to have rules of orderly to.
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“Noises Off”
By: Raymond McGavin ‘17 petence. Noises Off is well Contributor written and clever; the Gonzaga cast and crew members In 2007, in a tech re- have watched the movie and hearsal for Annie, a stage found it hilarious. The set crew worker was moving a of the play is very compliset piece onto the stage. A cated and can be described tarp covered the orchestra as a three hundred and sixty pit, and the stage crew work- degree set; the set is made er fell into the pit with the so as to show the backstage set piece. This is the type of and front stage of the ficblunder that this year’s fall tional play during the three play, Noises Off, will depict. different acts. Because the Noises Off is a Brit- play uses a small cast, there ish play written by Mi- are two alternating casts who
The recently renovated Sheehy Theater. (Christian Forte ‘14)
chael Frayn about what Mr. Buckley, the director of the play, calls “a theatrical train wreck.” It centers on the actors and stage crew of the play Nothing On, who ruin the play with their incom-
switch off on the two weekends that the play is showed. The play will be shown November 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th , and 17th at Sheehy Theatre.
Gonzaga Water Polo 2013 By: Jack Prendergast ‘15 Contributor
Popp was an All-American at the US Naval Academy and a Wake up. Wolf down a quick member of the US National breakfast. Arrive at Gonzaga Water Polo Team from 1989at 6:30 and put in work. Re- 91. He has a lot of experience peat three times a week. as a coach and as a player
Jordan Biskaduros prepares for a shot. (Eric Welter)
The members of the 2013 Gonzaga Water Polo team have become very familiar with this routine since school has started. This rigorous system of training was instilled by new varsity head coach Tom Popp. Coach Popp began his second year with the water polo team starting on August 12th when he kicked off “Hell Week,” an intense, week long training program which consisted of double day sessions of dry land and in water practices. Coach
and is well respected by every member of the program. Gonzaga Water Polo is made up of three teams, varsity, JV A, and JV B. The varsity team is off to a solid start so far this year with a record of 4-2-1 with recent a win over McDonough. All three of the teams will face a tough schedule due to the lack of programs in the area. The varsity team has a lot of high hopes for this season. The team, led by senior captain Matt Skowronski, hopes to
reclaim the Prep Easterns championship, which Gonzaga won for the first time in 2011. Unbeknownst to most Gonzaga students, water polo has b e e n o n e of the fastest growing sports at our school in the past few years. StartGoalie Patrick St-Pierre stretches out for the save (Eric Welter) ing with only 16 If you’re reading this article, couple years, they have a lot players in its first year as a sport, water polo expect to hear a lot about the of talent and are sure to make has since quintupled in size. water polo team in the next a big splash this season.
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Football - Chasing a WCAC Championshionship
By: Derrell Bouknight ‘15 Sports Editor “We honestly shouldn’t lose a game in the WCAC this year,” said Running Back Robbie Walker, a captain and one of the many seniors on this Gonzaga roster that is yearning for a championship in their final year of high
Junior Reggie Corbin. After developing for two years behind former Quarterback Chris Schultz, Johns, who is described as a guy who lives in the weight and film rooms, fits into an offensive system that is very dynamic and deadly. With a strong throwing arm and under-rat-
mit who aggressively challenges whoever has the ball on offense. Senior Turner Echols, another Captain who
Captain Robbie Walker catches his breath during a win against Cocoa Beach. (Christian Forte ‘14)
Reggie Corbin into the secondary against Cocoa Beach. (Nick Lazaroae ‘17)
school football. What did this powerful statement refer to, you may ask? The answer: the ridiculous amount of talent that the team possesses on both sides of the ball that can lead them to extremes like never before. With Junior Quarterback Nick Johns in his first season under center, the Eagles look to establish themselves around Johns with explosive Junior receivers Jabari Greenwood and Marcus Lewis, along with the prominent Running Back tandem of the previously mentioned Walker, and
ed athleticism, he’ll look to tear defenses apart using the diverse threats that surround him. With a very strong an protective offensive line that features star Richie Petibon, who was offered by Alabama over the summer, the team is poised for an offensive outburst every game at any given moment, which can be a nightmare for their defensive counterparts who don’t take notice. On the defensive side of the ball, the Eagles are led by Safety and captain Miles Taylor, a Georgia Tech com-
plays on the line Limiting Good Counsel’s of- strong offenses. Guys such as on both sides, can fense and finding gaps with- Echols and Taylor, along with dominate and get to in the defense, Gonzaga let several others, can and have the Quarterback in the area know that they’re proved to do just that. Coach the blink of an eye all business this year. They Aaron Brady and his staff with his swift agil- went on to win 30-20 in a have very high expectations, ity, speed around the game that shocked many, and while winning games edge, and strength. but not the Eagles and their and getting into the playoffs Along with three head coach. Corbin said “I’m is always positive, for this tough games against not satisfied, because we’re core group of guys, a WCAC national powerhous- going to have to play them championship will leave the es in Cocoa (FL), again. I know it,” as they Seniors with the sense of vicSt. Peter’s Prep make strides towards a deep tory that they have strived to (NJ), and Charlotte run, and a possible playoff or gain for four years, and it will Catholic (NC), and even championship duel in open the door for the next rival Georgetown a rematch between the two group of Seniors to bring the prominence that Gonzaga is Prep, the Eagles dis- teams. The Eagles (3-2) look known for around the counplayed their abilities in a game against the to use their defensive abili- try back here on Eye Street. number one ranked ties to stop teams who have #OneHeartbeat #GFootball. Falcons of Good Counsel on the road in a very conservative and balanced attack, as they jumped out to a quick 14-0 start and never looked b a c k . The Eagle defensive line closes down the Georgetown Prep offense. (Nick Lazaroae ‘17)
Gonzaga Soccer Preview By: Clay Bruning ‘14 Contributor Scanlon shoots bottom left and scores! Gonzaga has defeated DeMatha for the 2012 WCAC Championship! What a great way to end the 2012 Gonzaga soccer season. The team has lost seventeen players since the championship victory, but many sophomores, juniors, and seniors have stepped up to the stage. Sophomore Tyler Olmsted has taken the reins in the net after all three goalies gradu-
Avery Beddard and Grant Johnson lead the Eagles against DeMatha (Dee Salazar)
ated last year. The skills of defenders Armon Smith, Charlie Toch, Tommy Hart, and Connor Gallagher have been compared to those of Philipp Lahm and Sergio Ramos. On center field, Philip Littleton, Avery Beddard, Johnny Maier, Alberto Polo-Herrera, and Hayden Boshart are poised to be the best
midfielders in the WCAC. Then the lonesome attacker, Grant Johnson, plans rocketing past defenders and hitting snipes like Ronaldo. After a stirring early season 3-2 victory over DeMatha the team travels out to Kansas City, Missouri to take on national powers Regis and Rockhurst in the Jesuit Classic. The team is excited for the year to come. Senior midfielder Avery Beddard “expects to win the championship.”
Sweating it out at Red Cloud By: Andrew Hohman ‘14 Editor in Chief This summer twenty-four seniors travelled all the way to the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota for their summer service. Dur-
rocks are heated up so that when you poor the water on them, it releases stream to cleanse the body. When you emerge from the sweat you are said to be born anew. The water represents life, just as
Large stones are heated before the Lakota sweat. (Mr. Jim Morgan)
ing or two week stay at the Red Cloud School, we were lucky enough to participate in one of the Lakota’s seven sacred rituals, the sweat lodge. The sweat represents the creation of the world. The
the wise Mr. Kornyo had always taught us. The blazing rocks are the grandfathers of the world, the oldest living thing in the world. The Sweat entailed four rounds, each lasting about 20 min-
utes. The first round was a song about the four directions. The elder then that hosted us opened the flap to let in cool air. As I looked around the tent, it looked as if we had all just jumped out of a hot tub. We were soaked in our own sweat and looked more exhausted than freshmen after their first morning workout with coach Yates. As the ceremony progressed, it became harder and harder to take the heat. The simple scent of the sage leaves we had picked earlier that day cooled each breath until they were soaked with sweat as well. Though our sinuses burned with every breath, we felt together. We felt rejuvenated as we exited the tent despite the sweat reaching near 200-degree temperatures and causing us to lose three to five pounds in water weight.
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GO Ecuador! By: Kieran Hutson ‘14 Senior Contributor
financial management, free clinics, and several other ‘Twas a two week climb programs. Padre Juan and up to Quito, the capital city the center, who serve over of Ecuador. Literally. Qui- 400 families annually, are not to’s elevation is twice that of only known across Ecuador, Denver’s. but across the entire contiThe trip took place in nent of South America. the Working Boys Center, Although there wasn’t a whole lot of oxygen in Quito, these 10 Gonzaga men, along with Sra. Lewis and Mr. Furnary, certainly did a whole lot of service there. From fixing up classrooms to playing cards with the children to tutoring adults to challenging the future Messis in a soccer game, Padre Juan and the center kept In Ecuador at the Equator. (Campus Ministry) the group busy. which was established by Pa- Constantly seeing dozens of dre Juan, S.J., in 1964. This grateful, smiling faces deficenter focused on bringing nitely made this trip one that working boys and their en- will never be forgotten. As tire families off the streets always, AMDG. and putting them on the road JUNIORS: Can you rise to success. It offered a vari- to the occasion and make ety of programs including a difference in a place that regular school, trade school, needs it the most?
Gonzaga Opens the Sheridan Conditioning Center By: Sean Kim ‘15 Contributor Walk into the newly renovated Gonzaga weight room anytime and you’ll find Eagles working hard for a sport
edly discussed the new and improved weight room. This new addition of Gonzaga real estate is exceedingly better than the old weight room in both appearance and equip-
Bradley Jacks works out with an incline dumbell press. (Jordan Person ‘14)
or simply for the purpose of being in shape. “I love it, I love it, I love it,” said Senior Tommy Rippert as he excit-
ment. “It’s really big and nice! The old one was a tight squeeze, there wasn’t ample room,” explained Rippert.
Room for lifting was ridiculously limited, and there certainly wasn’t enough room for more than two sports teams to work out at the same time as they do now. Cleanliness and maintenance are some of the more noticeable changes of the weight room. The floor is free of litter and paper towels, weights are cleaner and more polished for han- Mr. Buckley reminds Mr. Howell to use two hands on the bench. (Christian Forte ‘14) dling, and the for student use, and Strength resents another place for Easmell doesn’t make and Conditioning Coach Mil- gles to exercise after school. you want to faint ton Yates is available for in- Walk into the gym anytime anymore. The old, struction and guidance. The and you’ll find kids shooting bulky, metal dumb- new weight room isn’t the hoops and playing one-onbells have been re- only addition to Gonzaga’s one after school. These new placed with state- facilities. Coach Meyers improvements are just a taste of-the-arc, gleaming Court was extended by add- of Gonzaga’s ultimate goal to weights engraved with ing an auxiliary gym, ampli- help students achieve success the proudest letter of the al- fying the room available for by providing them with the phabet, a capital “G” on each basketball practices. In addi- best facilities to thrive and side. The weight room is open tion to the weight room, the succeed in. during 8th period every day added basketball court rep-
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By: Gabe Castro ‘15 Contributor Want to dig deeper into the Gonzaga experience? Want to try something new aside from sports? Here are just some of the clubs at Gonzaga you should consider joining: The Peace Club Promoting world peace on Eye Street, the Peace Club creates awareness for students about injustices occurring in the world. “We are trying to promote peace and let students know about things happening in the world that are unjust,” says Josue Amaya, a junior and current member of the Peace Club. On September 6th, the Peace Club took action by distributing “Pray for Syria” stickers for everyone to wear. If you are interested in joining the Peace Club, be sure to talk to Ms. Murphy on the first floor of Ruesch/Cantwell. The Peace Club is urging more students, especially underclassmen, to participate in this growing movement for peace. The Steelix Club Remember the old days when XBOX Live didn’t exist and everyone played Pokémon Sapphire on the Gameboy? Remember when kids would spaz every time Pikachu thunderbolted the $#!+ out of Squirtle? I know I do (seriously though, kids actually had seizures). If you still hold on to your Pokémon roots and have an interest in the games, this club is right for you. Join through seniors Matthew Ratcliffe and Ale-
By: Steven Scherping ‘14 Aquilian Online Editor
Going Clubbing jandro Espinosa. The Hispano Club Moderated by Señor Chaffo, this club promotes awareness of the Hispanic community not only at Gonzaga, but on a national level. According to junior Brendan Rejevich, el presidente of the Hispano Club, “The Hispanic community makes up a large part of the underlying infrastructure of the United States, and the club celebrates culture and tradition of Hispanics in America. We host an annual FIFA Tournament (with Chipotle as the grand prize) and have a Cinco de Mayo fiesta. We work with programs like YouReach and the Latino Student Fund to help tutor young Hispanic children, most of whom speak English as a second language. We help them read English and Spanish, and also assist them with homework in all subjects. We meet with other Hispanic Clubs at other Catholic schools in the area like Visitation and Holy Cross.” The Hispano Club meets in Mr. Chaffo’s room every two weeks. Look out for the meeting times, which are usually announced on WZAG and the club’s Facebook page. Gonzaga Dramatic Association (GDA) Got a knack for acting? How about constructing and working with tools? If so, then the GDA is the right place for you! The beloved GDA has been blowing people away with its spectacular theatre productions for almost two-
hundred years; moreover, the Gonzaga Theater, now known as the Sheehy Theater, where countless performances have taken place since 1896, stands as the oldest running theater in all of D.C. Previous plays include 42nd Street, Kiss Me Kate, A Christmas Carol, and Annie Get Your Gun, all spectacular performances that keep the audience craving for more. Make room in your calendar for the fall production of the British comedy, Noises Off, on November 15th, 16th, and 17th. “This’ll be my fifth show coming up,” said Derrell Bouknight, a junior and member of the GDA. “I have been a part of stage crew in every show since my freshman year. I love it so much because you get to meet new people from different schools and backgrounds, as well as making life-long friends, who make it fun. I acted as the Ghost of Christmas Future in A Christmas Carol freshman year. I love it, and I’d recommend it.” If you prefer to stay behind the curtain and help run the gears of the show, stage crew meets every day in the theater’s scene shop. If you enjoy acting and love to entertain a large audience, actors usually meet in the rehearsal room or in the theater. Come out and be a part of one of Gonzaga’s most treasured traditions. Bacon of the Month Club Embrace your carnivorous side! If you like bacon (and who doesn’t?)–then the Bacon of the Month Club is per-
fect for you! This club gathers once a month to appreciate and digest the worldwide delicacy that contributes to the child obesity rates of American society. For more information on the club, contact seniors Tristan Seton, Kieran Hutson, and Julian Duggan.
German school in San José, Costa Rica. All of them speak German, Spanish, and English. Kids can talk to each other in any language they want to, so it’s a good way to practice Spanish.” If you’re a culture enthusiast interested in diversifying your linguistic skills, the ICC is your kind of International Communica- club! tions Club Hello! Hola! Guten Tag! Have The Lick Armada you ever wanted to learn Do you like face-melting soabout different cultures in los, hitting things with sticks, a way that doesn’t require or just being loud in general? you to lug around a giant Join the Lick Armada, where textbook? The International kids come to show their musiCommunications Club al- cal talents through guitar, pilows you to do just that! Be- ano, drums, bass, vocals, and come pen pals with kids from any instrument loud enough a variety of different cultures to be in a band! It doesn’t and languages. All commu- matter if you don’t know how
Bacon enthusiasts sizzlin’ up some fun. (Christian Forte ‘14)
nication is electronic–Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Skype–so it shouldn’t be too difficult for the average Gonzaga student to pop up the handy-dandy Google Translate, helping Gonzaga students succeed since Chaffo. According to junior Fernando Mata Cordero, president of the ICC, “It’s mostly talking to a group of girls from a
to play the guitar, but if you want to learn, Cory Hannon and other experienced guitarists are there to help you. If you already know how to shred, come out and jam with us. The main man to talk to about joining is Mr. Stephen Szolosi. Also, pah doo ba dih bee dWee doo daah.
Cross Country Preview
Hoyle and Kevin Pulliam, more. The coaching staff, followed closely behind by a which includes the likes of Morph suits, tridents, strong collection of juniors Mr. Auseuma (head coach) and pale thighs finally see- and Jacob Floam, a sopho- and Mr. Laguilles (Assistant ing the light of day are sure signs that the Gonzaga Cross Country season has begun. The team kicked off the season September 6th with the first “Flagrant Friday” of the fall and the ensuing race at Lake Forrest Park in Delaware. Gonzaga placed second in the race with top finishes by Chris Hoyle (2nd place) and Kevin Pulliam (5th place). With a more experienced varsity team this year, the Gonzaga team is poised to hoist another WCAC Championship later in October and has the potential to win at every competition the team attends. The Varsity team is Jake Miller paces the Cross Country team at Lake Forest . (Beth Griffin) led by senior captains Chris
coach), contribute to the team’s focused attitude and camaraderie. The Junior Varsity team is also packed with talent, starting with senior captains McKay Allen and Patrick Doolin. Across the board from freshman to seniors, the team has depth that matches, if not surpasses, the ability level of previous Cross Country teams. It looks like this year could be the year of the Cross Country Triple Crown, which would necessitate winning the WCAC Championship, the DC/MD Private School Championship, and the Jesuit Classic. The team has important races coming up within the next couple of weeks before championship season, headlined by the Adidas Chal-
lenge in Cary, North Carolina. This race will certainly set the pace for the rest of the season. While this challenge is quite daunting, the most immediate struggle comes on Friday, September 13th when the eagles run in a coed race. That’s right. The race will most definitely separate the men from the boys, and potentially from the girls as well, in a bloodbath of chasing the vindication at the finish line. So, if you are walking to Union Station and happen to see some peculiarly dressed runners cheering, have no fear. The Cross Country team is just practicing, hoping to make the 2013 season the best in Gonzaga history.
The Metro and Gonzaga Christian Prince ‘14 Managing Editor The most useful ancillary of Gonzaga’s metropolitanism is buried hundreds of feet under the concrete ground. Everyday, clusters of students undergo the procession of stops and starts, vague declarations over loudspeaker, and synchronization of beeps and flashing lambency that is the Metro. The metal vestibules speeding through the city’s innards are an integral part of the Gonzaga experience, an initial indent and final period in the composition of many school days. The Metro has created a relationship with the school that is worth exploring, just like its latticework of colored lines. The DC metro was an undertaking of ancient pyramid proportion, and it actually resembles something aliens might have built if they were interested in earthly construction. Of the some 18000 cities in the US, DC is one of fifteen to have an underground railway system—we can proudly claim to be the one percent. Plans for a rapid rail system began in 1960 and, with funding reallocated from the Inner Loop Freeway system, groundbreaking occurred on December 9, 1969. Eight years later, construction had been completed on the Red Line, which included five stations over the span of 4.7 miles. Intermittent extensions of the system have occurred ever since (an extension into
Dulles Airport is set to open this year). Now over 700,000 commuters use the service daily, second only to the New York City Subway. Utilization of Metro is not the coolest means of transportation at Gonzaga, nor is it the easiest, but the assemblage of faithful Gonzaga riders appreciate a curious Metro charm. “I never minded riding the Metro,” says senior Sean Greynolds, “It was a reliable way to start my days.” Instead of the capriciousness of DC traffic where heavy traffic is becoming the only certainty, Metro riders enjoy segments of transportation with unmatched reliability, from the carefully timed stops to the practiced three block trek to Gonzaga’s doors. Of course, there is the occasional car breakdown accompanied by exaggerated groans and looks at watches whose hands now gesticulate a condemnation to tardiness. But the infrequency of these events should tamper the complaints. “Walking to school in the winter with a heavy backpack was the only thing I didn’t like,” relates sophomore Johnny McGrail. Indeed, the walk is a factor when the rows of office buildings transform North Capitol Street into a wind tunnel of frozen air laced with the nicotine of stressed office workers. Nonetheless, the morning walk thereby provides some stimulation in the same way that the after school one provides sedation.
Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station (Christian Forte ‘14)
Entrance into the concrete underworld of Metro necessitates the execution of several learned behaviors and a close intimacy with automation. The modems and machines display a futurism blunted by the city budget—they resemble set pieces from an old sci-fi movie. The farecard machines stand like rosetta stones translating the calculus of public transportation into neat imperative sentences. However, the inscrutability of the machines is still ever present as senior Peter Haley recalls, “I had to help tourists with the machines many times.” The conveyor belt feel of the escalators, the beeping controls and blinking buttons, the carefully laid out path to follow, and the measured production of commuters through grinding wedges all summate in the feeling of being processed through a machine—personal commodification (this is the dystopia of Karl Marx’s nightmares). And when commuters fail to function properly, they become a real bug in the system. This is the result when someone blocks the train doors or fails to pass through the ticket machines in the demanding window of time (the wedges will actually close on your hips— ”It hurt,” says senior Jack Mullally). But, if viewed from a brighter perspective, the grimy grandiose of Metro can evoke a religiosity that makes a vaulted station resemble a cathedral for the
glorification of the capitalist grind, the endoskeleton of squares in place of stained glass. The masses of people who move in frenzied syncretism throughout the Metro are slightly altered versions of their selves while on the train. Peoples’ values change in accordance with train scheduling and socialization is repressed and transformed by the awareness that other people are listening. Take, for example, the common phenomenon of a businessman betraying the professionalism of his suit and running (even diving) through closing train doors as if he is pursing a former lover at the end of a bad romance movie. Then there is the moment when the huffing businessman regards the other commuters with the awkwardness of his entrance and seems equally confused about the motivation for his kamikaze intensity. During your next ride, notice the agreed upon silence and the rehearsed, blank expressions of the commuters as they are distracted with how to distract themselves from each other. Notice also the seating arrangement which always maximizes the amount of people who don’t have to sit next to other people, representing an attitude that is one stop away from misanthropy. “The people on the metro can be annoying, but they can also be entertaining,” says senior Sean Maloney. He may be referring to the select few who use the encasement of a moving train to sermonize the laity, ask for money with a sign, sing religious songs, or preach about the apocalypse and conspiracies. And everyone’s reaction is that of waiting for somebody to react. Metro is all the more interesting for revealing certain aspects of our nature that may only manifest in the bowels of the underground. The speed of Metro, the feeling of having real momentum when the row of lights blurs into a line of phosphorescence, is reason enough to ride Metro occasionally even after you have graduated to carpools. In exposition of Metro’s evolution, the map of Metro’s interwoven and colored lines looks like the circuitry of an electrical cosmopolis.
The Aquilian 7
Saints
Charlie Workmaster ‘17 Contributor It is in a Gonzaga student’s nature to be proud of his school. However, do we know about the person who the school is named after, the person who we represent on and off-campus? The name Aloysius Gonzaga is familiar to us all, but not very many of us know his whole story, a story that still applies to young men today. I would like to introduce St. Aloysius Gonzaga, patron saint of students and Christian youth. Born on March 9, 1568, Gonzaga was born into a life of wealth, and because
St Aloysius Church (Christian Forte ‘14)
he was the firstborn child, he would receive all of his father’s inheritance. His life couldn’t be any better, until he became ill with a kidney disease which would affect his health for the rest of his life. While he was lying sick in bed, Gonzaga read the stories of the saints and spent much time in prayer. After recovering, he decided to become a priest. Even though his family protested, he gave up his inheritance rights, became a Jesuit novice, and took the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. During his days as a novice he worked at a Jesuit hospital with the sick and contracted the plague while caring for the infected. He died on June 21, 1591, as he predicted, and lived to be only 23. What can we learn from this life that was so tragically short, but so pure? Gonzaga, who had an enormously compassionate heart, was a true man for others because he helped those less fortunate than him. We can emulate him by helping others. We can serve at the McKenna Center, help with chores around the house, and even assist friends struggling with homework. We Gonzaga students inherently represent this saint in our day-to-day lives. Let us be like St. Aloysius Gonzaga: selfless and pure.
New Eye Street Faculty All New Faculty Photos by John O’Neill ‘14
Keegan Downey, ASC Hometown: Kensington, MD College Attended: University of Maryland Hobbies: Rugby, long walks on the beach, fantasy football Favorite Food: Steak and Cheese from Continental Favorite Superhero: Thor Tips or Taps? This is not a question: There is only Taps. Favorite Video game: Golden Eye Favorite sports team: Washington Capitals, Washington Redskins, Maryland Terrapins What you’re looking forward to the most this year: The St. John’s game
Michael Hanagan, ASC Hometown: Alexandria, VA College Attended: St. Joseph’s University Hobbies: Golf, basketball, watching TV Favorite Superhero: Mr. Downey Tips or Taps? Tips Favorite part of Gonzaga: The chalkboards in Kohlmann Hall Favorite Video game: Mario Kart Favorite sports team: Redskins What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Spending time with students in the classroom, on retreat, and on the court
Brian Murphy, ASC Hometown: McLean, VA College Attended: College of William and Mary Hobbies: Swimming Favorite Food: SAGE Favorite Superhero: Stone Cold Steve Austin Tips or Taps? Hah Tips Favorite part of Gonzaga: Faculty and staff Favorite Video game: FIFA Favorite sports team: Nats What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Beating Prep and DeMatha in every sport
Carmen Fitzsimmons, Campus Ministry Hometown: Chicago, IL College Attended: Georgetown University Hobbies: Hoyas basketball, biking, yoga, photography Favorite Food: Very spicy guacamole or pancakes (but not together) Favorite Superhero: Spiderman Favorite part of Gonzaga: Purple is my favorite color Favorite Video game: Super Mario Brothers What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Basketball season
Brian Konzman, S.J., Computer Science & Math Hometown: Scranton, PA College Attended: University of Scranton Hobbies: Computers, video games, guitar Favorite Food: Mint chocolate chip ice cream Favorite Superhero: Cyclops Favorite part of Gonzaga: Mother’s Club Favorite Video game: Dark Souls Favorite sports team: Gonzaga XC What you’re looking forward to the most this year: The Smoker
Edward Donnellan, Social Studies Hometown: Springfield, MA College Attended: UMass Hobbies: Running, reading, going to movies Favorite Food: Enchiladas Favorite Superhero: Superman Tips or Taps? Taps Favorite part of Gonzaga: The school’s commitment to justice and service Favorite sports team: Baltimore Ravens What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Watching Gonzaga Hoops games!
Marivi Mata, Spanish Hometown: San Jose, Costa Rica College Attended: Universidad Autónoma de Centro América, UVA Hobbies:Cooking, Dancing, Reading Favorite Food: Chupe Peruano (Peruvian Bisque) Favorite Video game: Just Dance 3 Favorite sports team: CR national soccer team, Spain national soccer team What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Creating a good learning experience for my students so that they are excited about learning Spanish and Costa Rica qualifying for the World Cup
Michael Mothes, Religion Hometown: East Hampton, NY College Attended: Boston College, Union Theological Seminary in NYC Hobbies: Cycling, running, triathlons, volleyball, reading, playing with my kids Favorite Superhero: Batman Tips or Taps? Taps Favorite part of Gonzaga: Spirituality and Community–Men for Others Favorite Video game: Mario Kart Favorite sports team: Chicago Bulls What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Building relationships in the community
Patrick Sullivan, Religion Hometown: Bay Shore, NY College Attended: Loyola University, University of Notre Dame Hobbies: Running, cooking and watching the Premier League Favorite Food: Any dish involving potatoes Favorite Superhero: My mother and father. Favorite part of Gonzaga: The sense of authentic community Favorite Video game: FIFA Favorite sports team: Everton FC What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Learning about Gonzaga’s rich history and heritage
Jessica Pane, Counseling Hometown: Herndon, VA College Attended: Lynchburg College Hobbies: Baking, hiking, running, traveling, re-learning Spanish, “aunting” Favorite Foods: bread (pane!) Favorite part of Gonzaga: In addition to free coffee in the morning? Favorite sports team: My nephew’s lacrosse team What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Meeting all 241 freshmen!
Casey Flynn, Math Hometown: Silver Spring, MD College Attended: MIT, Notre Dame Hobbies: Lacrosse, field hockey, basketball, traveling Favorite Food: Ice cream Tips or Taps? Taps Favorite part of Gonzaga: My hilarious senior students Favorite Video game: Super Mario Kart Favorite sports team: All DC teams, Notre Dame What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Witnessing and being a part of all of the cool Gonzaga traditions
Andy Shea, English Hometown: Watertown, CT College Attended: Providence College Hobbies: Playing guitar, songwriting, performing, and the NBA Favorite Food: Cheese omelet with bacon, avocado, and veggies. Favorite Superhero: Samwise Gamgee Favorite Video game: Super Smash Brothers (Original N64). Any and all challenges accepted. Favorite sports team: Chicago Bulls What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Clubs, retreats, and teams!
John Kilroy, English Hometown: Drexel Hill, PA College Attended: Loyola University (MD) Hobbies: Golf, running Favorite Food: Cheesesteak Favorite Superhero: Nightcrawler Tips or Taps? Taps Favorite part of Gonzaga: The school spirit at athletic events Favorite Video game: Madden Favorite sports team: Philadelphia Phillies What you’re looking forward to the most this year: Checking out the Gonzaga Speech Contest
Shannon Berry, Religion Hometown: Lakeland, FL College Attended:SE University, N. Michigan University, Notre Dame, CUA Hobbies:Triathlons, Creative Writing, Yoga, Cooking Favorite Food: Hummus and Pita Bread Favorite Superhero: Danger Mouse Favorite part of Gonzaga: The Examen, a genuine and strong sense of community Favorite Video game: Pac-Man! Favorite sports team: The US Olympic Team
Welcome to DC! Photo by Alexander DiMisa ‘14