The E agle’s E ye Volume 12 Issue 2
St. Benedict at Auburndale High School, Cordova, TN
October 30, 2015
Advanced courses challenge students Allison Sorette
Reporter
St. Benedict offers a variety of honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment classes for students ready for an academically-challenging year. Each of these class types gives alternatives for the different needs and interests of each student. Honors courses include the same subject information learned in traditional classes, but delve deeper into certain topics or examine additional subject matter. Often moving at a faster pace, more time will be devoted to learning at home with increases in homework and study time. “In honors, you learn to see the forest [from the trees]— the bigger picture. It brings in more conceptual thinking,” said Mrs. Jamie Schneider, teacher of both traditional and Honors Anatomy and Physiology. Extra work comes with the
Safety remains priority Claire McElwain
Ms. Daleke’s Intro to Programming DE class is learning to work with parameters in Alice, a programming environment. Junior Jessica Morrison (below) displays a recent project.
benefits of an additional point to the student’s GPA. For example, a B in Biology Honors equates to an A in traditional Biology. Also, honors classes stand out on a college transcript. SBA offers honors courses for classes in the math, science, social studies, foreign language, and English departments. To enter into an hon-
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cohol possession have all more than doubled on school properties all across the country within the past few years, according to data obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. It is important that schools take steps to make sure their campus is as safe as possible. At SBA, there are many staff and faculty members that students can talk to about safety and security. “SBA remains safe because everyone keeps an eye out,” said Mr. Eric Wells, Dean of Students. He also points out that there are cameras located
photo by Claire McElwain
Security guard Ronnie Smith stops traffic so freshmen Emma Twele and Hannah Fabian can cross the street safely.
all around the campus that “aren’t always going to be perfect, but are great to have for protection.” The office staff also plays a major role, because they identify campus visitors by way of a security camera located by the front door. “I feel safe at SBA because we have cameras around campus to watch for any threatening activity. Also, having security guards is helpful because they direct traffic in the mornings and afternoons to keep
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students safe while they’re crossing the busy street,” said junior Maggie Luther. “Our two security guards do a great job of patrol for our campus and everyone on it,” said Mr. Wells. Mr. Wells pointed out that the students also play an important role in keeping everyone safe. “The main safety guideline students can follow is to never prop open the doors. We keep them locked in case anything See SECURITY on page 5
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in order to finish the entire subject area by the end of the year. Students are expected to read the textbook and other supplemental materials every night in order to help enforce the information taught during class. See COURSES on page 2
Senior theology shifts its focus Lauren James
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ors class, one must have an A in the traditional course and signatures from teachers and a parent. In addition, an honors entrance test may be required. Advanced Placement classes (AP) are a step above honors. AP classes cover a subject in its entirety with an exam, separate from finals, in May. The AP exam is two to three hours long with multiple choice and
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free response questions. In accordance with The College Board, the grading scale for the AP exam is one to five with five being the highest possible score. To pass this exam, a student must score at least three. Honors and AP differ in the amount of time involved. AP teachers move at a faster pace
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Several changes have occurred at SBA this year, including the senior theology classes. In past years, senior theology focused on world religions, but this year, the focus shifted towards a seminar-style class. The class, taught by Mr. J.P. Masterson, Ms. Hannah Keegan, Sister Rita Marie, and Sister Marie Monique, is centered around discussion-based learning. Students contemplate over a range of texts such as the Catechism and the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. The students organize their thoughts and questions using a “Socratic journal.” In addition, students also write reflections every day over Scripture
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and in a personal prayer journal. The class discussion is led by the students, with the teacher asking questions to help them understand the point of the reading. Because the class is mainly discussion, participation makes up 65 percent of a student’s grade. The idea for the class came when members of the theology department were “collectively looking for ways to grow as a department and came across this class structure that had been implemented at another school,” Dean of Students and senior theology teacher Mr. Masterson said. “We saw that by adapting the philosophical seminar to our curriculum, the class would be an excellent fit for our school.” See SEMINAR on page 5
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The Eagle’s Eye St. Benedict at Auburndale October 2015
Editorial Board Co-Editors-in-Chief Lauren James Savannah Boettcher Copy Editor Lauren James Culture Editor Kennedy Davis Sports Editor Savannah Boettcher Reporters Tre Black Trinity Lane Claire McElwain Allison Sorette Ashley Hammond Cartoonist Emma Laird
The Eye on Editorials
Respect the rules of the hallway Getting to class can be a an effort to prevent hallway struggle when it comes to traffic jams. congested hallways. Students There are some unspoken stroll down the rules when it comes halls with their Editorial to navigating the friends forgetting school. Always stay that others are trying to get to on the right side when walkclass on time or they stop in ing in the halls. If you see your the middle of the hall to catch friends and want to chat, inup on the latest gossip. stead of standing in the middle To avoid this struggle, every- of the hall, move to the side. one needs to pitch in and make Try not to bump into students
who are at their lockers. With a large student body and approximately 90 faculty/ staff members, there is bound to be congestion in busy parts of the school. One of the busiest locations that gets jammed up is the stairwell doors in the middle of junior hallway. The jam is often a result of everyone entering and exiting through the same door. Just as
traffic flows to the right in the halls, always use the door to the right. If it is closed, open it. As a general rule, we need to treat others how we want to be treated. You probably get annoyed when people collide into you in the hallways, so don’t be that person yourself. Everyone needs to do their part to help the traffic flow more efficiently.
Adviser Dianna Cervetti
Awards 2015 THSPA Awards
(THSPA-TN H.S. Press Assoc.)
All-Tennessee
Top ranking for a high school newspaper
First Place Best Cartoon/Illustration Honorable Mention Best Cartoon/Illustration Honorable Mention Best Editorial
2015 ASPA Awards
(ASPA-American Scholastic Press Assoc.)
First Place with Special Merit Most Outstanding High School Newspaper The Eagle’s Eye is published monthly during the school year, by the newspaper staff at St. Benedict at Auburndale, 8250 Varnavas Drive, Cordova, TN 38016. Telephone: 901-2602840. The Eagle’s Eye is distributed free to all members of the student body. Commentaries and opinion columns are the expressed opinion of the author and not of The Eagle’s Eye and its Editorial Board, or its adviser. These opinions do not reflect the views of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Letter to the Editor Policy: Letters must include the writer’s name, signature and class or position. Typed, doublespaced letters are preferred, but legible, hand-written submissions are acceptable. Letters can be mailed, hand-delivered or e-mailed to the adviser. The Eagle’s Eye will not print anything deemed libelous, obscene or in poor taste, in accordance with the Supreme Court’s justified standards. The meaning of any submission will not be altered, but we reserve the right to correct spelling, grammar and punctuation when necessary. Additionally, The Eagle’s Eye refuses to print criticism which is not constructive and supported by facts.
cartoon by Emma Laird
Prepare for the ACT the smart way 30 minutes to complete. The Co-Editor ACT is administered at select schools around the Memphis Say the word “ACT,” and area, and SBA will be includyou will witness a myriad of ed in these testing sites for the reactions, ranging from fear to first time on April 19. In Tennessee, the average confidence, or from stress to ACT score in 2014 was 19.8. complete confusion. Every time people discuss Most colleges list a minimum the ACT, there’s always that ACT score they will accept; one person who asks, “Why do for example, the University of Alabama accepts you let it stress you Skills for a minimum ACT out so much? It’s just a test.” And to success score of 21. So why are so many an extent, it is just students trying to get a 30 or a test. But the difference is the ACT is a test that defines your higher? One answer is money. For college career, which in turn defines your entire life. No example, at the University of Memphis, the difference bepressure, right? For those who don’t know, the tween getting a scholarship ACT is a standardized college worth $3000 and one worth admissions test that focuses on $6000 is five points. The highfour subjects: English, math- er your score, the more scholematics, reading, and science, arship money schools can give plus an essay-writing section you. Colleges may also offer full rides or will waive outrequired by some colleges. According to the ACT web- of-state tuition to those with site, the test itself contains 215 higher ACT scores. Another answer is compemultiple-choice questions and takes about three hours and tition. Competitive colleges
select its students based on rigorous requirements. Higher ACT scores, along with a high GPA and more difficult course load, help to boost your status for competitive colleges’ admissions. Whether you are trying to bring your score up a few more points or you are about to take the ACT for the first time, it might be wise to hire a tutor. There is no shame in reaching out for help, especially when the help is for something as important as your college career. If you struggle in a particular subject, get a tutor who specializes in that subject. For example, hiring a math tutor can help bring a math score up several points. Luckily SBA offers several opportunities for help with the ACT. Free help sessions are offered by Mr. Allen for English (December 9), Mrs. Dabaldo for math (December 10), and Mrs. Schneider for science (December 3). All help sessions start at 3:10.
Junior guidance counselor Jennifer Brannon also offers three opportunities to take a practice ACT. The practice tests will take place on November 14, December 5, and January 16. It costs $10 to take the test, which is an actual ACT test that has been “retired.” It gives beginners a chance to know what the actual test will be like and what their actual score may look like. Another option is Jane Ross Tutoring, which brings ACT workshops to high school campuses, including SBA. Jane Ross guarantees improvement in ACT scores. For at-home studying, access the Tennessee Electronic Library which offers free online ACT, SAT, and AP test prep at tntel.tnsos.org. The ACT may be important, but it is not impossible. If you work hard and put in the effort, you can succeed in your ACT goals, whether those goals are to make a 30 or above or to just do your best.
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check each college’s policy. Dual Enrollment (DE) classes are another option. DE is a college class taught in a high school setting where college credit may be earned. English IV, French, Theater, and Introduction to Programming Using 3-D Graphics are DE classes offered at SBA.
Grant money of $300 per semester is available for eligible students. Academic challenges are also offered at the traditional level. As a freshman, students may be routed to sophomore level traditional classes based on transcripts and scores on the high school placement test.
Lauren James
continued from page 1 SBA begins AP classes sophomore year with World History AP. Options broaden for juniors and seniors with Studio Art AP, Language and Composition AP, Chemistry AP, Spanish AP, Psychology
AP, and more. Like honors classes, AP classes are an impressive addition to a college resume. AP classes are also accepted by some colleges for credit or to advance to higher level courses. Different colleges have different AP credit policies however, so students should
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Homecoming queen crowned
photo by Sharon Masterson
Santia McCraw is crowned Homecoming Queen by the 2014 queen Cara Carpenter. Santia is the manager for football as well as girls basketball. She is also a senior retreat leader and a student ambassador. “The love that I received from the student body means so much to me and I will never forget it,” said Santia after she was crowned.
SBA hosts college fair SBA hosts their first-ever college fair, bringing in approximately 50 colleges from all over the country including Delta State, Mississippi State, University of Memphis and University of Notre Dame. Students were invited to stop by the gym during their lunch period to obtain more knowledge about colleges in which they are interested. Sophomore Aris Federman stops by a booth to discuss his interests with a college rep from Visible Music College.
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Students respect life
Kennedy Davis Reporter
October is Respect Life month and the SBA Students for Life have been busy fulfilling their requirements in order to participate in the March for Life in January. The March for Life is an annual event that is held in Washington, D.C. to witness for the unborn on the anniversary of Roe v Wade, the Supreme photo by Sharon Masterson Court decision legalMr. J. P. Masterson, Dean of Students, izing abortion on de(right) helps senior Tyler Griffis (left) mand. erect a cross in the Memorial for the UnThe Memorial for born during Respect Life Month. the Unborn is displayed in front of the school the month including the Life throughout the month of Oc- Chain, 40 Days for Life, the tober. The “cemetery” is com- Tree of Life, the Rosary for prised of approximately 100 Life and the Memorial Day of wooden crosses representing Silence. Senior Grant Burks particiover 3,500 unborn lives lost to abortion in the United States pated in the Memorial Day of Silence. “I feel like I am each day. Students also had the op- giving a voice to those who portunity to participate in are unable to speak for themother activities throughout selves,” he said.
SBA prepares for food drive
Claire McElwain
photo by Sharon Masterson
Seniors walk for a cause
photo by Sharon Masterson
The Senior class, lead by class president Anna Graziosi (front left), walks with the Ave Maria home to raise money to end Alzheimer’s. They raised $3,000 for the cause.
Eagles celebrate Pink Week Pink Week was celebrated October 12-16 to raise cancer awareness. Students purchased t-shirts and pink wristbands in support of the Wings Foundation, a local group that provides comfort to cancer patients. To conclude Pink Week, students were en-
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couraged to wear pink while participating in a donation jeans day. SBA raised over $5000 for Wings. St. Agnes and CBHS also joined in the fundraising efforts, pushing the total donation to $6,600.
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For the past seven years, SBA has helped the community by supporting the MidSouth Food Bank. In fact, SBA has donated more than any other school in the yearly food drive competition. This year’s food drive will again take place throughout November. There are many ways that SBA plans to raise money for this year’s food drive, including “Teacher Inspiration,” “No-Shave November,” a Powder-puff game, and several other events. For the first two weeks of November, the food drive will kick off with “Teacher Inspiration.” Teachers will give students incentives such as extra credit and homework passes when they bring in cans to donate to the food drive. Class competitions will also take place during the time of “Teacher Inspiration.” During class competitions, classes will compete between each other to see which one will bring in the most cans. The popular “No-Shave November” returns to campus again this year. Boys can buy a $15 button allowing them to attend school without shaving for the whole month. To coin-
cide with this, girls will be able to buy a button allowing them to wear sweatpants. A button can also be bought for students that want to wear tennis shoes during the month. No specific date has been announced yet, but there will also be a jeans day where students can make a donation of any amount in order to wear jeans. The annual Powder-puff game will feature girls playing flag football in a class competition; donations will be accepted at the gate. There will also be an SBA Buffalo Wild Wings night where students, teachers, and families are invited to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings on Highway 64 where 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the cause. The Food Drive will continue into December as students from the Random Acts of Kindness Club will go around during the three lunch periods, collecting money from students who want to “buy a hug.” Also, members of the Show Choir will sing Christmas Carols for donations. The Student Government Association (SGA) points out that even though SGA is the sponsor for this drive, it takes participation from all students. Everyone is encouraged to jump in and donate if possible.
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The Eye on Features
Singing talent shines in various choirs Kennedy Davis
Reporter
The St. Benedict choirs, under the direction of Cindy Wells, have received numerous awards throughout the years. Show Choir, Chamber Choir, and Concert Choir offer classes for different levels of singing experience for talented students. The Celebration Troupe is a multi-award winning singing group that performs an array of both classical and modernday music. In addition, the troupe puts on several plays and one or two musicals each year. “Being a part of Show Choir has probably been one of the best experiences in my high school career. It’s like being a part of a second family. There’s a certain closeness you feel to the other people in Show Choir that you just can’t get anywhere else,” said senior Sophie Bougeois. “Traveling out of state and performing is just a bonus to being able to sing with such great people.” Show Choir travels each year to compete in a nationwide competition against choirs from other states. Performing mostly on the east coast of
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The SBA Celebration Troupe performs for prospective students during an eighth grade visit. “Being a part of Show Choir has probably been one of the best experiences in my high school career. It’s like being a part of a second family,” said senior Sophie Bougeois.
the country, Show Choir has brought home awards from Florida, New York, Chicago, and Atlanta. They also compete and perform in local festivals and competitions. Show Choir also illustrates their talents each May as they perform in local middle schools to showcase SBA and what the school has to offer. Since members must be able to sing, dance, and act, an audition is required to join. Chamber Choir is an a cappella women’s choir that studies and performs an extensive amount of choral music. This choir has more of a classical
tune, and they learn the history behind choral music and how to “sight read” music. The ladies also learn vocal techniques and how to direct. “I like being in Chamber Choir because you get to learn the extent and history behind the music you’re singing, and it gives you a learning experience when it comes to actually knowing how to sing,” said sophomore Molly McDonald. Chamber Choir has received many awards and honors from cities such as Orlando, Chicago, and Memphis as they perform at numerous festivals and competitions separate from
Show Choir. Due to its rigorous content, an audition is required for this choir as well. Concert Choir is the introductory class to singing and performing. It is free of audition and is offered to any student at SBA, mainly consisting of freshmen and sophomores. Concert Choir typically performs at Mass and offers basic sight reading instruction while teaching the basics of vocal exercise. Although Concert Choir does not compete, a select few are invited to travel and sing with Chamber Choir during the out-of-state spring competi-
tion. Concert Choir also holds their own Christmas concert in December, which is free of charge and open to the public. Show Choir, Chamber Choir, and a handful of singers from Concert Choir travel together in the spring to an out-of-state competition to perform as a whole and in their own choirs. Show Choir and Chamber Choir usually place in the top three. All three choirs perform at all-school Mass. “I love to hear the choirs sing at Mass. They always sound like angels sent right down from heaven,” said theology teacher Mr. Brashier.
Theater director encourages curiosity of arts Claire McElwain
Reporter
Nearly five years ago, SBA welcomed a faculty member with a passion for teaching, acting, and watching students excel. Mr. Ryan Kathman, English teacher and theater director, brought a whole new perspective for the arts to the campus. Mr. Kathman is driven by “a curiosity about anything and everything.” He hopes to instill that same passion in SBA students. He believes it is beneficial to walk the line of taking on just enough “because you only get four years of high school.” Mr. Kathman graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2003. In 2004, continuing until 2007, Mr. Kathman was an editor-in-chief of the Oakdale/Lake Elmo Review. Then, from 2007-2010, he attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for acting and theater purposes. Mr. Kathman not only teaches students in a classroom, but he also manages students on SBA’s own stage. When tak-
ing a look into Mr. Kathman’s office, a realization occurs of his appreciation for all the productions that occur at SBA, and even outside of SBA; displayed on the two walls above his desk are flyers, bulletins, and pictures from productions that have been performed on and off the SBA stage. “It started for me in high school; I did the usual grade school productions, and it was fine. I was in the band, first of all, and I made several friends through that. My freshman year, several of them got into theater, and they convinced me to try out for the show. I was pretty much hooked after that,” he said. Although some might view Mr. Kathman only in the theater department, he actually knew he wanted to be a teacher before he knew he wanted to be an actor. “I knew I wanted to teach when I was in high school; I just saw myself doing it, and it was something I wanted to do. It wasn’t until college, and I got more experience in the theater and as a director, that I saw the opportunity to do that professionally,
as well as being a teacher.” “I had about three or four years of acting professionally, getting a bunch of different jobs, doing commercials, and films, before I finally said, ‘Okay. Now I’m ready to be a teacher.’ It was good to have that experience of what it’s like to be a professional actor, almost full time. But I knew I wanted to teach, so I decided to get into that. It was a long process, but it’s cool, because now I’m at a place where I get to do both: teaching and acting.” Mr. Kathman enjoys getting students interested in the many facets of the theater and arts world. “It’s been really cool that we’ve started letting students do more in the department; that’s something that I like seeing happening, and it’s something I want to see more of here. I really like seeing students having their own stamp on the productions we do. “Basically, for me it’s all about creative expression. It’s important for people to just express themselves creatively, and theater is a great way to do that. In my biased opinion,
photo courtesy of Ryan Kathman
Ryan Kathman, English teacher and theater director, performs a scene from “One Ham Manlet,” an adaptation of “Hamlet.” “Basically, for me it’s all about creative expression,” Mr. Kathman said.
it’s the best way to do that, because you can do a little bit of everything - you can be a visual artist, and build sets or paint them and build props or costumes; you can be a performing artist as an actor, singer, or dancer. You can write, you can be a playwright; you can do it all, if you want. That’s my favorite thing, getting people interested in the different aspects of theater, and the arts, in general.” “Even if you don’t think acting is your thing, that’s fine; get involved in the arts, somehow, because they will prepare
you for life in ways that you won’t even realize. The arts will, a lot of times, give you a lot more than other subjects sometimes will,” he said. For some, the theater and arts department is a hobby. For others, it could a long-awaited dream. Mr. Kathman explains how anything done in life can all be done in a theater as well. “I firmly believe that some of the things you have to do in theater, whether it’s acting, directing, designing, or any of that stuff, are the skills that will help you no matter what you do in life.”
The Eye on Features Earbuds may cause hearing loss Allison Sorette
Reporter
There is a new concern in the medical field today—noiseinduced hearing loss in teens caused by earbuds. Teenage hearing loss is 30 percent higher than it was in the 1980s and 1990s according to Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri as quoted in an NBC News article. Noise-induced hearing loss is caused by loud volume along with the length of time that teens wear the earbuds. When sound enters the ear, it travels from the outer ear to the middle ear to the inner ear. In the inner ear, the cochlea uses sensitive hair cells to send messages about sounds to the brain. Loud sound irreversibly damages these hair cells causing hearing loss. Earbuds in particular are resulting in such damage as sounds are increased seven to nine decibels from the bud’s position in the ear canal. At top volume, an MP3 player is as loud as a live rock concert. For prevention, SBA nurse Lindsay Wilemon suggests “periodic breaks and listening at a decent decibel level.” In accordance with the 60/60 rule, earbuds should only be
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continued from page 1 Some complaints from students and parents about the difficulty of the class arose at first. “The questions about the class are legitimate and important,” junior and senior theology teacher Ms. Keegan said. “I think it was a result from the shock of change. We would never give students anything they couldn’t do, and there’s been a lot of great insight and encouragement within the classes.” The purpose of the class is to prepare seniors to live out their faith when they leave for
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- Student Poll -
What is your favorite scary movie? Emma Hamby, 11th “Hotel Transylvania”
Gracie Kitchens, 9th photo by Allison Sorrette
“Nightmare Before Christmas”
Madison Mayhall listens to music in a low volume with headphones while working on school work in the library.
worn for 60 minutes a day at a volume of no more than 60 percent of the maximum volume. Wearing headphones is a better option resulting in less damage to the ear. Noisecanceling headphones are best as they block out other sounds which would normally cause one to turn up the music. Another option is visiting an
audiologist for a pair of customized headphones. These headphones are molded to perfectly fit the ear canal allowing for quieter music and better sound quality. Signs of hearing loss include ringing, roaring, or buzzing after a loud sound, or muffled and distorted sounds. A regular doctor or an audiologist can test for hearing loss.
college. Students are given the opportunity to take a greater ownership of their faith by forming their own thoughts on the topics covered in class. “The ultimate point of this class is to foster a personal, loving relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, meaningful discussion, and joyful friendships fostered in an atmosphere of trust,” Sister Rita Marie said. “Part of this goal is to help the students know and be able to articulate what they believe.” The class helps outside of the subject of theology as well. It allows students to gain better retention skills and de-
velop areas of critical thinking and memory. The class also prepares seniors for college. Many college courses use discussion-based learning in the classroom. “At first I was hesitant about the new theology class, but Sister Marie Monique has been able to present the class’s ideals in a simple way. She explains everything and gives great examples when we do not understand,” said senior Claire Tracy. While the new seminar style class requires more engagement, it also leads to better understanding of the Church and its philosophy.
photo by Savannah Boettcher
Sister Marie Monique’s sixth period senior theology class discusses a reading. “What we’re doing in seminar seems different because it’s a new method,” Sister said, “but really it’s reflecting the overall culture of the faculty and staff: We want you to know the truth, and the Truth is a Person, Jesus.”
Elio Rodriquez, 9th “The Visit”
Zoe Swick and Grace Martin, 10th “Corpse Bride”
Erika Montesi, 12th “Jaws”
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continued from page one unusual occurs,” he said. “By simply locking our doors and keeping them closed throughout the day, there’s no possibility of leaving ourselves open to any person that’s walking down the street with a bad intention.” During the day, from 7:00 a.m. until the last person leaves, the security guards patrol the campus around SBA. Mr. Ronnie Smith, daytime security guard for SBA, stressed the importance of using common sense to keep the school safe. “If you see something that’s not normal, such as a person walking up or a car driving around that seems unusual, definitely report that to a security guard or tell the front office immediately.” Mr. Smith also stressed the
importance of being safe on the roads, too. “SBA is a wonderful school, and we rarely have negative situations here that are influenced by students. The only occurring issue is speeding. I understand that there are many distractions when driving, but I would hate to think that a student, faculty member, or parent might be walking outside and get hit by a car because someone was not paying attention. It could happen out on the street or even in our school parking lots. We have to be alert and cautious drivers, especially around school areas and in our SBA parking lots,” he said. Students are encouraged to add the campus security phone number (901-832-7640) to their phone contacts so they can contact the guard directly if needed.
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The Eye on Sports
SBA athletes give their all Savannah Boettcher Co-Editor
Golf After a hard-fought regular season, the girls golf team finished second in the regional tournament, which earned them a bid to State. “Although we didn’t do too well at State, we were really happy to make it there as a team,” said junior Maribeth Peevy. Along with participating in the team aspect of Regionals and State, Maribeth also competed on an individual level. She earned a third place region finish with a score of 75. At State, she shot 73 on the first day and 79 on the second day, finishing fourth in a field of Tennessee’s 24 best female golfers. “I am proud of both performances, because I placed well in both and tried my best,” said Maribeth. On the boys side, senior Nick Giles finished first in the region, snagging the victory in playoff fashion. “Winning at Regionals felt good because I was runner-up last year to the guy I beat this year, who is also a good friend of mine,” said Nick. “I also putted really well to do so.” This performance advanced him to the state tournament
where he finished sixth out of 35 golfers. Along with these accolades, Nick earned the title of Commercial Appeal Best of the Preps Player of the Week twice this season and committed to continue his golf career at the University of Memphis.
Cross Country
The boys and girl cross country teams will head to the state tournament on November 7. Juniors Ray Wynne and Jake Coppedge look to contend for top finishes. “My only fear for State is not showing my full potential,” said Jake. On the girls side, senior Maddie Rose and sophomore Meghan Underwood are also competing for top spots. At County, Maddie finished first for the team and 13th in the race with a time of 21:41. Sophomore Abby Howell, senior Harley Chapman, and freshman Kaitlyn Butze ran together the whole race to finish a few seconds apart. Senior Kate Dudek will compete in the JV State race with hopes of a top finish. “My goal for State is to break 20:56,” said Maddie. “I’m looking forward to finishing my last high school race with my teammates.”
Bowling
Prior to the start of the season, the boys and girls bowling teams were ranked No. 1 in their respective divisions. This season marks the quest for the program’s third (boys) and 8th (girls) state championship rings. “Although we started the season No. 1, it’s going to take a lot of hard work and dedication to finish the season No. 1,” said head coach Eric Wells. The boys team started their season with a 22-5 victory over Lausanne and continued their strong start in a 20-7 win over MUS. Senior Jack Schaaf, junior Conner Nichols, and sophomores Nic Ferrante and Nick Agnew showed their skills with strong games to start their season. “We’re getting the season started off right,” said Jack. “I am very excited to see what the rest of this season will bring.” The boys will face Lausanne and MUS again in the coming month. The girls suffered a tough loss during the first match of the season against St. Agnes. The team still saw impressive performances by seniors Kerri King and Jessica Dress and junior Julianne Cordera. The girls will face Hutchison, Lausanne, and Harding in the coming weeks.
Volleyball
photo courtesy of Eric Bond
Senior Anna Graziosi goes up for the kill during a tournament while junior Sarah Schobel watches. Anna has verbally committed to play volleyball at Christion Brothers University. The volleyball team ended their season with a loss against Hutchison.
Football
Soccer
photo by Sharon Masterson
Junior Emily Sosnowski prepares to pass the ball back to the offense in a game against St. Mary’s. The Lady Eagles soccer team finished their season 5-9-2 and 2-4 in the region.
The Lady Eagles soccer team finished the season with a 5-9-2 record and 2-4 in the region. Tough losses in the region were against Briarcrest, Hutchison, and St. Agnes. In the final match-up against Briarcrest, senior Shelby Goodrich, a major contributor to the team, suffered a collarbone injury. Shelby is committed to Christian Brothers University where she will continue her soccer career. After Shelby sustained this injury, junior Olivia Hall stepped up on offense, along with junior Emily Sosnowski on defense. “My only goal is to stop theirs,” said Emily. After fighting hard and going into double overtime, the Lady Eagles suffered a 2-0 loss against Hutchison during the sub-state game. “The season was hard, but we worked together and played for each other,” said senior Sarah Cassidy.
photo by Claire Tracy
Junior Micah Bridgeforth sets up on defense against MUS. After suffering tough losses against Raleigh-Egypt and MUS, the football team rebounded in a 31-26 victory of Manassas. Seniors Brennan Ryan, Colton Cochran, DJ Caldwell, and Johnny Aeshliman continue to impress with strong performances. Against ECS last Friday, the team lost in a close one with seconds left, 24-21. The team will face Briarcrest tonight in their last game of the season. “We match up well against Briarcrest and I think it’ll be a good game,” said Colton.
The Eye on Culture
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Civil Rights Museum gets new look Trinity Lane
Reporter
The National Civil Rights Museum is located on the corner of Mulberry and Huling Avenue in Downtown Memphis. It is at the site of the Lorraine Hotel, which is where civil rights activist Martin Luther King was assassinated in 1968. The museum recently added an array of new exhibits to compliment their existing ones including 40 new educational films, oral histories, and interactive media boards. One of the most noticeable changes is the constant theme of marching protestors. This was added to help the visitors feel like they are back in time and witnessing the Civil
Rights movement in person. Other added additions include three interactive boards that are used for “mapping.” Mapping points out that segregation not only occurred in the South, but across the nation. The mapping boards also use timelines to educate the public about the movement. Since the renovations, attendance has increased 25%, with 74% of those people being out of state. Mrs. Tracy Wright, head director of the renovations, said the renovations were “worth the time and money.” “We are very, very proud,” she said. Open from 9-5 daily, except Tuesday and Sunday, admission is $12 for children and $15 for adults.
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A new exhibition is a vintage city bus where visitors can walk on and sit next to Rosa Parks. The ineterative displays allow people to immerse themselves in the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
Memphis welcomes The Cheesecake Factory eryone is encouraged to “be Reporter comfortable” and “come as they are.” Also, customers A new addition to the Wolf- are encouraged to celebrate chase Galleria, and Mem- their special occasions, such phis, is the largely anticipated as birthdays, where they’ll Cheesecake Factory, which receive a personalized cheeseis said to offer guests a “dis- cake or sundae with the celetinctive, high-quality dining brant’s name written in chocoexperience in an upscale, ca- late or caramel. Even though the selections sual, high energy setting.” The restaurant provides an exten- on the menu are noted for besive menu, including over 50 ing delicious, they are also options of cheesecakes along known for the large portions with many other signature and calorie counts. However, the restaurant reports that it dishes. The Cheesecake Factory ac- offers healthier options, such cepts large party reservations, as the award-winning Skinmaking it a nice venue for a nyLicious Menu. This menu special occasions with a large features more than 50 choices that are all under 590 calories, group. Even though the restaurant which “truly redefines what appears to be upscale, ev- ‘lower calorie’ tastes like.” Ashley Hammond
People are also encouraged to share their meals and take home leftovers. “The atmosphere of the new location at the Wolfchase Mall is very warm and inviting; it really makes you want to come in, sit down, and have a bite to eat,” said senior Elizabeth Bunch. The Cheesecake Factory caters to all, special occasion or not. The food may be a bit pricey, but some find that the quality and quantity make up for the high dollar. Nevertheless, The Cheesecake Factory requires one thing from their customers, “Just come hungry!”
The recently opened Cheesecake Factory is located in the Wolfchase Galleria, adjacent to Macy’s Department Store. The restaurant promises “to be better than they were yesterday.” photo courtesy of Yelp.com
Tasty Halloween Treats Looking for a sweet snack for your Halloween party? Here are some recipes to satisfy a ghoulish appetite.
Halloween muddy buddy mix Ingredients: *9 cups Chex Cereal *1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips *1/4 cup butter *1/2 cup peanut butter *1 tsp vanilla extract *1 1/2 cups powdered sugar *1 1/2 cups candy corn *1 1/2 cups Reese’s Pieces *2 cups pretzels (can be the minis, regular, or sticks) Instructions: *Pour Chex Cereal in a large *Pour chocolate-peanut butbowl and set aside. ter mixture over the cereal and *In a microwave safe bowl, gently stir to coat. melt chocolate chips, butter *Place cereal in a large zip and peanut butter together. lock bag, pour powdered sugar Microwaving in 30 second in, seal, and shake until evenly increments, stir until melted coated. together and smooth. *Spread cereal out on to wax *Stir in vanilla. paper and let cool completely.
Candy Corn Pretzel Kisses Ingredients: *Circle or square-shaped pretzels *Hershey’s Kisses *Candy corn
*In a large bowl, combine cereal, candy corn, Reese’s Pieces, and pretzels to achieve the final product.
Instructions: *Preheat oven to 250 degrees. *Line baking sheet with parchment paper and align pretzels on the sheet *Unwrap kisses and place one on each pretzel *Place in the oven until the kisses begin to melt down (About four minutes) *Remove pretzel kisses from oven and gently press a candy corn down on each one. The kiss should flatten out when you press the candy corn on
it. If it is not flattening out, place the pretzel kisses back in the oven for 30 more seconds. *Finally, let the candy corn pretzel kisses cool completely, so the chocolate can set, for about 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
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The Eagle’s Eye St. Benedict at Auburndale October 2015
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Our Town comes to the SBA stage
Kennedy Davis
Reporter St. Benedict’s theater department performed their first play of the school year, opening with Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Our Town, under the direction of Mr. Ryan Kathman, produced by Cindy Wells, and managed by sophomore Andrew Barzak, is a classic tale illustrating a small New Hampshire town. The first act, “Daily Life,” develops typical characters of a small town such as the paperboy, milkman, and the sheriff. The stage managers, seniors Sophie Bougeois, Bailey Thielemier, Aurin Woods, and Lizzy Bunch, guide the audience throughout the play, which features two families: the Gibbses and the Webbs. Junior Maggie Luther and sophomore Cara Bascom play the matriarchs of the families. The children of the two families, Emily Webb played by junior Erin O’Brien and George Gibbs played by senior Adam Schween, become the main focus. The audience also gets a small glance at the spark of romantic affection between Emily and George in the first act. In addition, there is a hint of the choir director’s (senior Lo-
gan Totty) drinking problem. Act Two, “Love and Marriage,” takes place three years later on George and Emily’s wedding day. Both the bride and groom feel jittery, but their parents calm them down and the ceremony goes ahead as planned. A stage manager acts as the clergyman and the newlyweds run out through the audience. “My favorite scene was Act Two, because of the jokes and sarcasm Lizzy used as she gave her ‘sermon’ during the wedding,” said junior Rachel Sweeney. Act Three, the final and most emotional scene, takes place nine years later in a cemetery on a hilltop overlooking the town. Emily has died in childbirth and is about to be buried. The most prominent characters in this act, the dead souls who already inhabit the cemetery, sit in chairs at the front of the stage. Among the dead are Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs. Soames (a good friend of Mrs. Gibbs, played by senior Susanne Bernstein), Wally Webb (Emily’s brother played by Dharam Rampersad) , and Simon Stimson, the drunk choir director. As the funeral takes place, the dead speak, serving as detached witnesses. Death has rendered them largely indif-
photo by Allison Barczak
The stage managers (from left) Baylee Thielemier (representing spring), Sophie Bougeois (fall), Elizabeth Bunch (winter), and Aurin Woods (summer), narrate SBA’s recent production of Our Town.
ferent to earthly events. Emily joins the dead, but she misses her previous life and decides to go back and relive part of it. The other souls disapprove and advise Emily to stay in the cemetery. However, Emily returns to earth to relive her childhood birthday and discovers that people live their lives without appreciating or sharing the
moment of living; they overlook the joy found in simple everyday activities. Emotionally unable to endure a full day of her past, Emily returns to the cemetery. “I think Act Three was definitely a tearjerker to a lot of people in the audience. No one expected her to die, and I definitely didn’t expect for Emily to get sad after she went back
to relive a part of her life,” said sophomore Joey Zazzara. As Emily settles in among the dead souls, returning from an agonizing trip back to her 12th birthday, George lays prostrate by her tomb. “They don’t understand,” she said. The stars came out over town and the play ended as the stage managers blew out their candles.
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