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The Seattle Prep Panther March 3, 2016

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Volume 71 No. 8

Kairos 41 Rekindles Lasting Bonds LEEDS RISING ‘16

Seattle, WA 98102

Elsner Takes Helm as New Athletic Director TESSA WINKLEHAKE ‘16

K41 attendees show their love for the long run with some fun in the mud.

In its fourteenth year of operation, the Kairos 41 retreat immersed a group of 66 juniors in a deeply spiritual and emotional weekend that was largely different from the other retreats that they have experienced. The group’s slogan, “Love for the long run,” embodied the retreat’s goal of creating a group of juniors better able to love and understand both themselves and their fellow classmates. As a result, the group emerged with a newfound “energy and happiness” amongst the junior class, as Sean Linke ’17 noted.

This Kairos retreat, being the first of the school year to take place on Vashon Island, took advantage of the copious quantity of rain that swamped the island that weekend. What initially started as a pinecone battle turned quite messy. While the girls pined to play capture the flag and the guys argued for football, juniors and leaders alike became covered with mud as

a mud bowl emerged as the dominant compromise. Despite the fact that their clothes may have been dirty, there were no frowns; the retreat was only met with positive vibes as the openness of every student and teacher involved created a truly accepting and warm atmosphere. Iris Thatcher ’16 said, “The mud bowl was a great class bonding activity that created a lasting memory for everyone there.”

While the group later had to help pay for the maintenance of the previously undamaged field, Ms. Mallahan made the decision that the mud bowl, being as fun as it was, would be worth the expense.

Another highlight of the retreat was the dance-off that happened between the girls and the guys. The boys chose to go with a sort of rave, involving the group dancing wildly as if in a mosh pit, while the girls chose to go with a more flossy performance of “Lip Gloss.” Dance-Off

Judge Mr. Niggemeyer gave the win to the boys, defending their performance as “outgoing.” This was topped off with Elizabeth James ’16 creating a fun evening activity through friendship bracelet making, which she noted to be “a great way to bond with each other.”

The retreat successfully maintained a powerful bond that moved past the simple five-day weekend. Iris Thatcher ’16 further noted that “Kairos was one of the highlights of this entire year for me. To be able to have this much fun with classmates, teachers, and everyone else made the retreat the best experience I have had in high school.”

Whether it will be remembered as a weekend of great music, snacks, or fantastic bonding, it will regardless remain as a powerful memory engrained in the minds of all those involved.

Mock Trial Triumphs in Districts GIANNA PATCHEN ‘17

Seattle Prep is known for its dominating mock trial team and this year seems to be no different. The mock trial season started Saturday, February 20 with three Prep teams going to Districts. Districts consisted of four days of trials. Saturday was the preliminaries and of the 24 teams that competed that day, 12 made it to the semi-finals on Tuesday and Thursday. The results of the semi-finals decided who made it to the district championship on Monday, February 29. After Saturday, all three Prep teams moved on to the semi-finals with JV getting second, varsity third, and the “green team” or freshman team fifth.

Each Prep team won every trial on Saturday and this year Prep was the first to have three teams make it to the semi-finals in fifth place or higher. Though Prep powered through the first day, the competition was not finished and the standings were not

final. Tuesday and Thursday’s semi-finals would be what decided who would make it to the district championship on Monday, February 28 and to State. During the semi-finals, JV only lost once in a “civil war” against the Prep varsity team and ended Districts in third place. They qualified for State, but not for the finals.

The “green team” also performed strongly during the semi-finals. They only lost to the Franklin varsity team, and got sixth place in the district competition. Unfortunately they cannot go to State despite qualifying due to a rule where three teams from one school cannot move on. This was tough for them, but the “green team” is still proud. Liam McNett ‘19 says, “We were all nervous to play Franklin, but it was really great that we got to hang in there and the [judges] said it was an evenly matched trial.”

The Varsity team did not lose a

single trial in the semi-finals and they made it to the District championship on Monday against Franklin High School. They won the final trial and are now this year’s District champions and will be going to state.

During Districts, fourteen Prep students won best witness awards and eleven won best attorney.

This success did not come easily or quickly to our dedicated Prep students.

Since the beginning of the year, each member has put in hours of work in order to learn the case inside and out. The team’s goal is to “leave no doubt,” says junior Davis Pessner, a varsity member, “no doubt that we are the best team and no doubt when presenting our evidence to the judges.”

So far that is exactly what the Prep teams have done and there is no doubt that they will go far in these upcoming competitions.

Seattle Prep offers 15 organized sports ranging from cross country to softball. While each team is run by its own coaching staff, the athletic director plays a huge role in organizing, planning, and making sure all sports run smoothly at the highest level possible.

At the conclusion of the first semester, Coach Cross moved on from Prep and Mr. Elsner became the new athletic director.

Being a Prep graduate, coach, and teacher, Mr. Elsner’s passion for athletics, students, and Prep in general will greatly contribute to his new role as athletic director. He feels that being the athletic director will allow him to “serve students at our school and to help them become men and women for others in a different realm. I have a passion for this school and its athletics and I want to move students toward becoming better people outside of the class room.”

In order to take on this job he had to stop teaching collegio, which he has stated is his least favorite thing about his new job. He will continue teaching seniors this year and will teach in some capacity next year. Although he hasn’t been in his position for long, he has already contributed to the athletics department. So far he has been able to meet with almost all of the coaches of each sport to discuss their visions and hopes for their programs. Mr. Elsner has also organized schedules and other logistics to ensure winter sports end well and support spring sports as they start.

As far as his hopes for the athletic department, Mr. Elsner stated that he would like to improve the connection between students and alumns as well as the social media presence, possibly by starting a podcast with each Panther of the Week. He also said that fortunately, the “athletic directors before me did a very good job so I don’t need to make any huge changes.”

On the topic student section cheer policies, he would like to encourage students to be rowdy while also appropriate so there is a sense of both passion and enthusiasm. One thing that he feels could be improved is the student support at sporting events other than football and boys’ basketball.

Mr. Elsner’s passion for this school and all its members has lead him to the position of athletic director. He stated, “I want students that they can come talk to me about any concerns they have. I do not have a closed office.”

Editorials

2 The Seattle Prep Panther Editors in Chief Alex Martin ‘16 Meghan McLaughlin ‘16 Photo Editor Tessa Winkelhake ‘16 Prep Life Editor Meghan Kearney ‘16 Entertainment Editor Kate Delaney ‘16 Sports Editor Sarah Buchanan ‘16 Digital Editors Mikaela Frigillana ‘17 Jeffrey Pelayo ‘17 Writing Staff Alexis Losse ‘16 Nathanial Post ‘16 Leeds Rising ‘16 Mimi Jurion ‘17 George Kent ‘17 Maggie Kerner ‘17 Aslan Mccurdy ‘17 Gianna Patchen ‘17 Mariella Saludares ‘17 Olivia Smith ‘17 Paul Winebrenner ‘17 Annika Bjornson ‘18 Emma Cooney ‘18 Kellen Kavanagh ‘18 Fiona Scanlan ‘18 Gabi Jeakle ‘19 Allison Kearney ‘19 Moses Kent ‘19 Mimi Parent ‘19 Isabella Yuson ‘19 Moderator Micah Richardson

Mission Statement

The Panther is a student created, student-run journalism program which provides the Seattle Prep community with accurate, informative articles and media while practicing the components of a professional newspaper. The staff aims to create an informative newspaper and website which focus on issues important to our high school community.

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seapreppanther.org March 3, 2016 Editor: Meghan McLaughlin ‘16

Use Only to Your Benefit: The Constitution ALEX MARTIN ‘16

In today’s political arena, much of our country’s constitutional foundation has been forgotten. The “Founding Fathers” wrote the Constitution to create a nation of united states whose principles would be based on a constant body of laws. They intended to create consistency throughout the government and political system. However, recent political events stray from these intentions. Both political parties say they strongly adhere to the Constitution and yet, in reality, completely disregard it depending on the issue at hand. What frustrates me the most is that this is not simply a one person issue, a committee issue, a court issue or a party issue but an American issue.

Conservatives point to President Obama’s executive order on gun control and claim his action to be unconstitutional. After studying Article II of my “very own copy of the Constitution”, executive orders are not mentioned. But let’s be clear, executive orders are not unusual by any means. George Washington himself issued eight orders and the numbers have dramatically increased since. Theodore Roosevelt issued 1,081 orders, Woodrow Wilson 1,803, Franklin D. Roosevelt 3,522, Ronald Reagan 381, George W. Bush 291 and Barack Obama 226. In fact, 43 of 44 presidents issued executive orders and yet now an executive order on gun control is being declared unconstitutional? Personally, I am not against President Obama’s intentions to intensify background checks, increase mental health treatment and promote gun safe technology.

In no way is Obama limiting the access to guns, unless of course you have a serious mental health condition, criminal history or are buying weapons illegally. However, I do partially disagree with the use of an executive order. An executive order is not necessarily a law, rather it is a promotion of poli-

cy. I understand that President Obama does not foresee Congress passing gun control but his use of an executive order may only prolong the possibility of substantial change through gun control legislation in America.

On the flip side, conservatives adamantly defend their Second Amendment Rights and are strongly against Obama’s executive order, declaring it unconstitutional. They likely do so because they disagree with the intent of the policy at hand.

If the president were to issue an executive order promoting the circulation of firearms in America, they would be overjoyed and wouldn’t think twice about the Constitutional backing of such an action. Yes, the “right of the people to keep and bear Arms” is a Constitutional right guaranteed by the Constitution. Is it moral? Is it ethical? These questions are certainly debatable but a right to bear arms is not. At least in America. If you squawk that easy access to firearms is wrong, you may think you’re right but that does not change anything or attack the root cause of gun violence in America. If long term, multigenerational change is to happen, amend the Constitution and the debate ends.

President Obama, alternatively, has also demonstrated his strong support for the Constitution regarding an appointment to fill the Supreme Court seat of Justice Antonin Scalia. Constitutionally, the President is able to nominate an individual and the Senate is to confirm or deny the nomination. There is no reference in the Constitution regarding the length of time the President or the Senate are allowed to nominate and confirm. Both the President and Senate should overlook party labels and simply appoint and debate the merits of the most highly qualified individual. Liberal voices claim that a possible move by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to block any Obama nomina-

tion strays from constitutional boundaries, but in 1992 Democratic Senator Joe Biden, declared “the Senate Judiciary Committee should seriously consider not scheduling confirmation hearings on the nomination until after the political campaign season is over.” Ironically, Justice Antonin Scalia spoke out against Biden and fired back saying, “to leave the seat vacant …is a bit like saying, ‘God forbid something happen to the president and the vice president, we’re not going to fill the presidency for another year and a half.” Scalia expressed truly revolutionary thinking by interpreting the Constitution under the intentions of the Founding Fathers.

The solution is to stop the sly, hypocritical political behavior and act in the best interests of the country as a whole.

Politicians need to act with a civil conscience that keeps the America people at the forefront of their minds and above the partisanship. Abusing the Constitution to promote narrow-minded policies may hope to dodge gridlock, yet it often creates more.

The Founders structured our government so that all legislation would be thoroughly vetted. Politicians may continue to stretch the legal talk to achieve their goals and fail to undertake the intentionally long legislative review process. I believe in a legal consistency, which demonstrates long term, successful change. This can only be initiated through action that begins with you. If you are tired of our politicians, write to the President, your Congressional Representative, our Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, or join a grass roots organization.

But please, do not stand by and watch our American political system become a reality T.V. show for the rest of the world to laugh at.

Four is an Important Number

April 14, 2004 was a day that changed my life completely. Someone very new entered it. Someone who would teach me to not take myself so seriously.

Someone who would make me laugh even when I was in full-on sulking mode. Someone who would show me how to not try to be so grown-up all the time. Someone who would test my patience and teach me patience at the same time. Someone who would look up to me in different ways than how I look up to her. This person is none other than my sister, Kate.

When I found out about this new addition to my family, I was not aware of all these things yet. In fact, when my parents informed me and my brother of the new arrival over a pizza dinner, I crawled under the table and made my dramatic exit. For whatever spoiled six-year-old reason, I was upset about this finding. Eventually, I got over it once I realized that another sibling could be cool; either that or I remembered the pizza I had foolishly left on my plate.

A number of months later, Kate entered the world bald. And when I say bald, I mean bald. There was not a lick of hair on that head for her first couple months. I will admit it worried some of us, but now I think I know why she must have liked Caillou so much. Once it finally started growing, she hated getting her hair cut in risk of waiting longer for her end goal: long hair like her big sister’s. Although this is a minor matter, I had no clue how much of an effect I would have on my sister until she started growing up a little.

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One summer day when I was eight and Kate was two, we decided to jump through the sprinkler in our front yard.

Our mom told us to be careful with it, and watched us as we leaped over the sprinkler again and again. During one particular leap of mine, my foot caught one of the sprinkler’s spigots, slicing open the bottom of my foot. As I began to cry and blood gushed out of my foot, Kate continued to jump over the death trap of a sprinkler after me, to my family’s astonishment. Even while risking an injury, my little sister did what I did just because she thought it was right; either that or she was mocking me.

I ended up getting eleven stitches in my foot, but what is greater than that scar is the lasting impression that event had on me. I was then, and still am an example to my little sister. And because I love her, I want her to follow in good footsteps, and not accidentally trip on a sprinkler, resulting in a trip to the E.R.

Even in my attempts to be this great role model for my sister, I still think she picked up on some of my teenage-angst filled sass. For instance, when conversing with the rest of our family after Kate has gone to her room to sleep, she often complains about how loud we are. This has gotten to the point that there is now a specifically established family group text entitled “Won’t Shut Up People,” formerly known as “Talkers.” I have received multiple burns from our little sixth grader when in need of sleep at 9:30 pm. Disses from “OMG do you

listen? Oh wait Meghan does not because she won’t shut up!” to “WOW Meghan sometimes you surprise me but I did not know you could be so loud and annoying” pop up on my phone as a reminder that I am just so loved by my sister 24/7.

The truth is, these snarky (and well deserved) texts are just about the only somewhat rude things I have heard from my sister. That girl does not have a mean bone in her body. For some reason, when Kate turned six, that age fit her personality like no other. I think it is because of her innocent sense of joy she seems to radiate onto others. Kate is completely carefree and simply herself. Even after her seventh birthday, my family has continued to joke that she is still just six every year.

Simultaneously, Kate also manages to be the most mature 11 year-old I have ever encountered. She is sometimes better at being a teenager than I am, I must admit. Her appreciation for gossip makes her a keen source of information. Kate always wants to be in the loop and keeps tabs on the people she cares about. She puts others before herself and has an admirably generous heart.

I love my sister more than anything. I can handle her seven wardrobe changes a day, the dance performances she gives as birthday gifts every year, and the decades it takes her to say a single sentence; yet the one thing I am not so sure I can handle from my little sister is when she is not so little anymore.

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seapreppanther.org March 3, 2016 Mimi Parent ‘19

3 A Killer New Musical Comedy: The Addams Family JEFFREY PELAYO ‘17

In the summer of 2015, Mr. Othman pitched his idea about potentially directing The Addams Family for the next winter musical to Mr. Beyer, who was skeptical at first until he heard its wonderful soundtrack. The show has come a long way since then and after about four months of preparation, the Seattle Prep production of The Addams Family was finally ready for its audience in the weekends of February 19-28.

The Addams Family tells a humorous, yet heartwarming story about the problems that grown up Wednesday Addams (played by Lillie Brown ‘16) faces when she decides that she wants to marry her boyfriend, Lucas Beineke (played by Nate Weiand ‘17). When the families of the Addams and Beinekes meet for the first time to have dinner, the outcome is anything but one normal night.

Despite the kookiness and dark humor that the Addams Family lives by, they share similarities to every family.

“While at first, they may seem odd, different, and downright bizarre, once you get to know them, they are perfect in what the word family stands for... love, compassion, and acceptance” states Mr. Othman.

Like any great director, Mr. Othman decided to go into his own route when creating the show. For example, he wanted Grandma and Fester Addams to have very different personalities than the characters in the original broadway production. And with the take that Mr. Othman and his creative team took with the show, the audience died of laughter, not literally.

On opening night of the musical, the crowd walked in expecting a night full of laughs, but they were definitely pulled in a new direction when the characters touched their hearts in Act 2. “I think what made the show so great was the chemistry backstage that made us a real family,” says Grace Kopp ‘19 who plays an ancestor and an understudy for Wednesday Addams.

Since its performances, the show

Seattle Prep Drama’s production of The Addams Family brought in record crowds and earned rave reviews. has gotten a lot of great feedback. “This was the first time I’ve seen a Prep production and it was amazing. It really surprised me. I’m not even a theater person but I

bought another ticket to see the show again next weekend,” said Selome Zerai ‘17 excitedly.

St. Kostka Offers Students Lessons in Commitment EMMA COONEY ‘18

Who is Saint Stanislaus Kostka?

When students were asked this question, a variety of answers presented themselves.

“Is it a saint?” “I’ve heard of him,” and “I know a collegio is named after him,” were popular answers. Perhaps a little more specific was the response, “He’s the patron saint of our school.”

Why is he the school’s patron saint? Does this have anything to do with a day off on March 14 ? Is Kostka that guy in the stained glass window in the theater? So many questions. Now for some answers.

Saint Kostka lived in Poland in the second half of the 16th century. He was the son of a Polish senator, and attended the Viennese Jesuit College at age 14 with his older brother. He was a cheerful and pious person, while his brother

was not, and was often at the receiving end of beating at his brother’s hand.

The fact that Kostka was a victim of bullying is one of the reasons Fr. Fitterer believes he is the patron saint of the school.

“Bullying is a far greater issue today in schools than it should be,” he said. “You would think that after all these years people would have stopped.”

Once, when he was staying at the home of a friend, Stanislaus got gravely sick but was not permitted to call for a priest. Instead, he prayed and was visited by his patron saint, Saint Barbara and two angels, who gave him communion, and then by Our Lady, who healed him and told him to be a Jesuit. Kostka experienced difficulty joining the society near his home because they feared the wrath of his father, so he walked 500 miles on foot to Rome

to join there. His tutor and brother were furious and tried to chase him, but they gave up due to difficulties on the journey.

Kostka then attended a Jesuit college in Rome and was a Jesuit novice from the age of seventeen. He was a student of Saint Francis Borgia and a friend and briefly and employee of Saint Peter Canisius.

The other reason that Kostka is the Patron saint of Seattle Prep is because he had to make the decision to become a Jesuit and follow through on that decision, much like Prep students are taught to think about decisions, including factors leading up to and consequences that may result from those decisions. Kostka teaches us about the important ability to follow through on our choices. This is especially significant because Kostka had to go against his family’s wishes to be a Jesuit.

Stanislaus Kostka died only ten months after becoming a Jesuit. In his last ten months, he lived his new life to the fullest, despite health issues. He became a saint December 31, 1726. Saint Kostka is often invoked for heart palpitations and dangerous illness.

Yes, March 14 is the day that Prep students remember Saint Kostka.

No, our patron saint is not Saint Ignatius.

And yes, Saint Kostka is the guy in the stained glass window in the chapel. Now, on the frequent occasion when a student wanders in to the theater to meditate on the important Jesuits that form the soul of our school, they can look up at the towering figure of Saint Stanislaus Kostka and remember that he too, was bullied, and he too followed through on a big life decision and did not regret it.

Teacher Smackdown: Mr. Mitchell vs. Mr. Hardy NATHANIAL POST ‘16

What is your favorite work of fiction?

The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky What is your favorite work of nonfiction?

John Adams by David McCullough What is your favorite math formula?

Area of a circle (A = (pi)r^2) Who is your favorite historical figure?

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Who is your role model?

My brother

When did you start teaching at Prep?

2008 Do you speak any foreign languages?

A little Spanish What is a usual Saturday activity for you?

Taking my son to T-Ball What is your most listened to song on your playlist?

“Where the Streets Have No Name” by U2

What is your favorite work of fiction?

Dr. Who on BBC What is your favorite work of nonfiction?

Galileo’s Daughter by Daba Sobel What is your favorite math formula?

Euler’s equation (e^i(pi) +1 = 0) Who is your favorite historical figure?

General Douglas MacArthur Who is your role model?

My grandfather

When did you start teaching at Prep?

1985 Do you speak any foreign languages?

A little German and Spanish What is a usual Saturday activity for you?

Riding my bike What is your most listened to song on your playlist?

Mahler’s Symphony No. 5

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seapreppanther.org March 3, 2016 Editors: Alexis Losse ‘16 & Olivia Smith ‘17

Olympic Week Returns with New Events, Past Favorites

It is that time of the year again when herds of students from different Collegios and the senior class huddle into the gym, ready to compete in various competitions to win points for their class.

Olympic Week is just days away and students are very excited for it to come.

Elias Carr ‘19 says, “I’m just really excited to see how it going to be like because this is my first time.”

There are events that students are excited for as well. “I’ve never been a man for words,” said Ben Galindo Navaro ‘18, “my Collegio teachers know that especially, but I am super excited for my event in the Obstacle Course.”

Haley Guinasso ‘17 added that she is excited for karaoke and the trike race.

ASB is adding new events this year’s to Olympic Week. One event is the Obstacle Course. “We had a new field and we took advantage of that space and added the obstacle course,” Mr. Stearns shares.

There is one boy and one girl from each class that will be able to compete in this event. Two teams will play against each other at a time. One person from each team stands at the Start Line waiting for someone to say “go.”If a player false starts or horses around, they will get a disqualification. The two players will race their way through the obstacle course until they reach the end.

Once that player reaches the end, the other player from their team will start the obstacle course. The team whose two players finish first wins and moves on.

ISABELLA YUSON ‘19

Last year’s Picture Perfect winner showed Senior competing in tug-of-war during Olympic Week

Another new event is the Wiki Race. There will only be one player from each team and they will be going against one other player. The objective of this event is to get from one Wiki page to another using appropriate blue hyperlinks on the page that they are already on. If a player uses an inappropriate link, they will be disqualified.

If there is a tie that is not a clear win by a player, there will be a re-do with new pages.

Students around Prep have ideas about which teachers they would place into a event. “I would put McCarthy and Richardson in Dance Central because they slay,” Al Bernal ‘17.

“I’d put McCarthy in Tug-of-War,”

tells Max Heid ‘19, “and I see Mr. Eagan doing the Trike Races.”

However, Maya Tawatao ‘16 says, “I think I would be really funny to see Mr. Kelly in the Tricycle Race.”

With all the crazy events, old and new, Olympic Week will always be a week to remember.

National History Day Champions Move onto Regional Competition ALEXIS LOSSE ‘16

That time of year has come and gone again, the highly anticipated National History Day Papers that are a rite of passage during Junior year at Prep, have all officially been turned in. The hours that go into finding sources, doing note sheets, and finally writing what seems like a thousandpaged paper, are all made worth it, when that huge stack, complete with a bibliography, is turned in.

This year’s theme was Explora-

tion, Encounter, and Exchange and more than 500,000 students participated all across the United States. NHD requires weeks of writing and rewriting to create a high quality paper that is from 1500-2500 words.

Junior Alex Campbell said about her NHD, “It definitely was a lot of work, but now that it’s over it feels like a huge burden has been lifted off of my shoulders”.

Slip ‘N Sliding into Spring Break OLIVIA SMITH ‘17

Spring Break, a time to let off steam, relax, get some vitamin D, and take one’s mind off of school for a whole week.

It’s always timed perfectly with the stress of second semester building up, when everyone seems just about ready for a break.

Whether you’re going someplace sunny, chilly, or spending time in Seattle for the week, there is always a ton to do. One option that many Prep students seek out during Spring Break is to get out of the chilly Seattle Winter, and go to places like California, Mexico, and Hawaii.

Ana Melder ‘18 excitedly shared her lively Spring Break plans. “I’m going to Cabo over spring break and am staying at the Playa Grande resort with Maddie Cecchi, ‘18. We are going to go to the beach, walk through the city, and go shopping. We are also planning on going swimming with dolphins, jet skiing, and parasailing. I’m

thrilled to spend time in the sun and to get tan!”

There are always so many great, unique options in tropical locations.

For those who will be stuck in Seattle for the break, there’s no reason to be bummed, as there are still plenty of things to do. One could be a tourist for a day and go to all the cool sites that they never get around to on a normal day, like visiting the gum wall in Pike Place Market, taking a ride on the great wheel, or going up in the Space Needle for a meal.

If the weather is looking nice, Lake Washington is a great lake to go swimming, boating, or even paddle boarding. If the weather is gloomy, having a movie night with friends or family is a great alternative buy some yummy treats, and have a comfy night in!

Two students are chosen from each Collegio to represent Seattle Prep at the NHD Regional Competition that will be held at Northshore Junior High on March 19, one boy and one girl. These students are able to present their papers at the regional competition to be judged, and if they move on, will present their papers at the district competition, and later on the state competition.

The students chosen this year to

represent Prep include, Gabe Berger, Sierra Leza, Miriam Mayhle, Davis Pessner, Kevin Pham, Will Rahlmann, Daniel Wilson, and Asta Wylie.

Students are able to select their own historical topic as long as it fits the yearly theme and this year’s NHD topics ranged from Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique, to the Liberation of Manila in 1945.

Different Faiths Find Reason to Observe Lenten Traditions MIKAELA FRIGILLANA‘17

“What are you giving up for Lent?” This question is frequently asked this time of year, as those of the Christian faith enter the 40-day period of fasting and self-examination in preparation for Easter.

Though a religious season, the six weeks of Lent and the ideas that go along with it have become a widespread practice for individuals regardless of faith.

This period of reflection began in the fourth century and is primarily marked by the giving up of luxury foods like meat and dairy products. While Catholics fast on Ash Wednesday and on Fridays during the Lenten season, many people, religious or not, take up this increasingly popular discipline at the same time.

Pope Francis has asked that people reconsider the heart of their activity during Lent. He states that fasting must never become superficial, and quotes early Christian mystic John Chrysostom who says, “No act of virtue can be great if it is not followed by advantage for others... if

you do no good to others, you do nothing great.”

For some, the Lenten season is seen as a time to make a change in lifestyle - a time to cut out bad habits, or modify areas of life that are flawed and in need of improvement. For others, fasting is more spiritual and sacred, and something that can change hearts and bring people closer to Jesus. However one chooses to view this special occasion, it is important to remember that Lent does not only signify giving things up, but also the importance of giving.

Many people simply give more of their time to serving others during the season of Lent. Others also act generously by donating money or goods to certain organizations, like Catholic Relief Services, the faith-in-action program in charge of the Rice Bowl. Though Lent can be observed in numerous ways, the season ultimately centers around solemnity, renewal, and rejuvenation.

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seapreppanther.org March 3, 2016 Paul Winebrenner ‘17

March: A Season of Madness

The NCAA basketball tournament begins this month, and Prep students are buzzing with excitement. Already lunch conversation has turned from fantasy football to potential bracket busters. The Pac-12 will make a strong showing this year, with the potential for the top seven teams in Pac12 standings to gain entry to the tournament. Sorry Cougs fans. On the bright side, even after their four game losing streak, the Huskies still have a chance to crack the top 64 teams admitted to the tournament.

At press time, the Associated Press Poll top 25 ranks Kansas as the top team in the country, and while the top team certainly cannot be called a bracket buster, there is an opportunity for Kansas to knock off some of the established college basketball

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schools such as UNC and Villanova. Unfortunately, due to NCAA bans for behavioral and recruiting violations, Louisville and SMU, both ranked in the top 25, are eliminated from the tournament despite their deserving potential to make a deep run in the tournament. However, those absences may allow other teams to sneak in to the tournament.

Many in the Seattle area are hopeful that the Huskies could still get into the tournament and possibly make a run. The great play of several young freshman have the Huskies in competition late into the season. Local point guard Dejounte Murray, has powered the Husky team with his stellar play and great leadership along with his fifth year senior mentor, Andrew Andrews.

Andrews, after leading the team in scoring for several months, has fallen into a slump due to a severe MCL strain he suffered midsession and continues to play through.

To retain any hope of making a tournament run, the Huskies’ leading scorer will have to regain his mid season form. Along with Andrews and Murray, Marquese Chriss’ performance this season, while inconsistent, has been a great asset to Lorenzo Romar’s squad. When not raining in threes, Chriss has been making a difference in the boards and in the low post against Pac-12 opposition.

Outside of the UW, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies have been putting together a spectacular season. Standing at 20-10 in the Horizon League, the Grizzlies have a re-

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ally good chance to crack the round of 64.

Led by Kay Felder, their star point guard, the Golden Grizzlies stand at second in their league with a chance to reach first.

On the other end of the scale, LSU has fallen greatly since the beginning of the season. The critics seem to be gaining a new target in Ben Simmons, the once highly considered prospect has fallen off many peoples radars. In any case, it is up to the committee, but if LSU even make the tournament it is a long shot for them to win.

In short, there are never any guarantees when it comes to March Madness, but bracketologists know, that anything can happen.

MARCH MADNESS 2016 Use the bracket below to challenge your friends. Good Luck!

Students Wary of Zika Virus in D.R.

Following the Ebola scare in 2014, the deadly mosquito virus known as the Zika virus is prevalent to many countries in South America, particularly Brazil, Venezuela, Columbia and some cases in the Dominican Republic. There is no immediate threat to our 13 Prep students traveling on the Dominican Republic trip this June, since Zika virus is only dangerous for pregnant women, although some students are cautious. Maddie Swanborn ‘17 said, “Getting sick while I’m in the DR is what I am most worried about, but I think the parents are the ones who are freaking out about the Zika virus. It really only affects those who are pregnant, so it won’t pose a threat to me, but it will be interesting to see how it has affected women in the DR.”

The Aedes Aegypti mosquito in Brazil transmits the Zika virus which can lead to the Guillain-barre disorder which is when the immune system attacks the nervous system causing temporary paralysis.

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The virus results in babies that are born with disabilities, smaller heads and brains or lack of limbs. Scientists have found a way to diagnose the Zika virus through laboratories or science, but only by identifying symptoms such as fevers and a severe rash.

The Zika virus often thrives in countries with economic difficulties which make it difficult to treat and eradicate. For instance, the medical system in Venezuela is on the brink of collapse, and cannot treat their patients due to a bad economy, and lack of education and information campaign. The Venezuelan Health Ministry is reporting more than 5,000 suspected Zika cases and three death related cases in Venezuela. Columbia’s rates have an appalling number of 30,000 cases.

Countries are responding by beginning the fight against the virus by sending military personnel to eradicate insects breeding grounds. In poorer countries there is a lack of bug spray, contraceptives to

prevent pregnancies and little medicine for treatment. Republicans are urging Obama to use Ebola funds to prevent the Zika virus. The controversial issue of abortion is surfaced where patients have to consider the question “should abortion be allowed for women who have contracted the Zika virus?” Pope Francis from Argentina stands strongly against abortion even due to deformity of the child whose mother contracted the virus.

The excited juniors awaiting their service trip to the Dominican Republic aim to help prevent pregnant women from getting the Zika virus by bringing supplies and mosquito nets. Emily Messner ‘17 said, “I’m sort of nervous, but I’m pretty sure the only serious effects are for pregnant women.

Also we are going to bring mosquito nets to help the families we are with.”

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2016 Election Student Reactions

“I think Obama kinda spoiled me… there is not an Obama 2.0 this year.”

“I’m sad by the quality of the candidates but excited nonetheless.”

“This election is about who isn’t the worst.”

“I am a little scared about who is up there.”

“It honestly shows how our political system has been broken.”

“It just doesn’t work anymore.”

“People are letting their emotions decide policy.”

Pivotal Candidate Quotes & Fun Facts Hillary Clinton “In too many instances, the march to globalization has also meant the marginalization of women and girls.

And that must change.”

Hillary Clinton won a Grammy in 1997 for the audio version of It takes a Village.

Bernie Sanders “Let us wage a moral and political war against the billionaires and corporate leaders, on Wall Street and elsewhere, whose policies and greed are destroying the middle class of America.”

Bernie Sanders rerecorded a folk album in 1987.

Dr. Ben Carson “Obamacare is really I think the worst thing that has happened in this nation since slavery.”

Ben Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006.

John Kasich “If we intend to provide a better life, and a better world, for future generations, we can’t ignore the quality of the environment we leave them.”

John Kasich is a close friend to Bono.

Ted Cruz “We are witnessing a great awakening. Millions of Texans, millions of Americans are rising up to reclaim our country, to defend liberty and to restore the Constitution.”

Ted Cruz took over the Senate floor for 21 hours in an attempt to defund Obamacare.

Marco Rubio “You cannot give up on the American dream. We cannot allow our fears and our disappointments to lead us into silence and into inaction.”

Marco Rubio memorably sipped water in his State of the Union Response in 2013.

Donald Trump “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot people and I wouldn’t lose voters” Donald Trump bought the New Jersey Generals in the 1980s.

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Campaign Jargon Blanket Primary - a primary election in which each voter may vote for candidates from both parties.

Caucus - a meeting of the members of a legislative body to select candidates of decide policy.

Citizens United v FEC - 2010 Supreme Court case that allowed individuals, unions and corporations unlimited election spending.

Closed Primary - a primary election in which voting is limited to already registered party members.

Federal Trade Commission (FEC) - the president and confirmed by the senate. Its duties include overseeing disclosure of campaign finance information, public funding of presidential elections, and enforcing contribution limits.

Front Loading - choosing an early date to hold the primary election.

GOP - The common reference for the Republican Party (Grand Old Party).

Incumbent - a person currently hold office, having a higher likelihood to be re-elected.

National Convention - a convention of a major political party, especially one that nominates a candidate for the presidency.

Political Action Committee - an organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation, especially at the federal level.

Primary - a preliminary election to appoint delegates to a party conference or to select the candidates for a presidential election.

Super Delegate - an unelected delegate who is free to support any candidate for the presidential nomination at the party’s national convention.

Super Tuesday - a day on which several US states hold primaries (March 1, 2016) Super PAC - a type of independent political action committee which may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals but is not permitted to contribute to or coordinate directly with parties and candidates.

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Caption That!

SARAH BUCHANAN ‘16

After a thrilling night full of shocking winners at the 2016 Grammy Award Show, Mr. Eagan, a.k.a Kanye West racked up three awards. With a large amount of talent, Kanye, or rather, Mr. Eagan, was able to strut his stuff. On the red carpet, while trying to conduct interviews, Eagan was seen responding to questions with trigonometry formulas and continually muttering “it’s just algebra.” Also, security informed him that he was not allowed to drink coffee while seated, despite his efforts.

When asked what Mr. Eagan would do after winning these Grammys, he simply responded with, “I’ll probably go home and watch some ‘Nova’ and later get another tattoo.”

Students of Seattle Prep were asked to provide a sample caption for this photoshopped image of the greatest rapper and teacher of all time. Listed below are the best of the bunch:

JT Schulz ‘16: “Calculate the volume of my awards” Michelle Nguyen ‘16: “Adding three more to my collection” Aidan Curtin ‘17: “Mr. Win it all” Wolfe Hoffman and Jasper Turner ‘16: “I’d like to thank algebra”

Joe Chamberlin ‘16: “It’s an Zach Ellilnger ‘18: “Only honor just to be nominated” Three” Ms. Borgen: “My math isn’t Eric Van Hare ‘16: “Last name just math-- its my medicine” ever, first name greatest”

An Inside Look at College with Jack Bowers ‘12 KELLEN KAVANAGH ‘18

The Panther recently had the pleasure of interviewing a Prep student who will be graduating college in a few months.

Jack Bowers ’12, took the time to answer a few questions about Seattle Prep and the transition into college.

Kellen Kavanagh: What do you miss about Prep that you do not get in college?

Jack Bowers: High school sports and workouts with Durand. I can still play intramural sports and go to football games in college, but I really do miss Friday night lights and offseason workouts with Coach Durand. Nothing has ever motivated me more than he did, and I never could have reached my below average high school

athleticism without him. If you see him in the halls give him a hug for me.

KK: Did Prep prepare you for college?

JB: It actually did a pretty good job. Block schedules helped to adjust to not having every class every day and more weekly homework rather than daily, and UN and National History Day gives you some experience staying up late to finish big projects with tight deadlines.

KK: What is the biggest difference from Prep to college?

JB: Time spent working outside of class.

At Prep you have eight hours of school

First Person

KATE DELANEY ‘16 An anonymous Prep student sat down with The Panther to tell the school a little bit about themselves. Can you guess who it is? The first person to tweet the correct answer @seapreppanther will win a prize. Good luck!

Birthday: August 5th, 2000 Grade: 9th Middle School: Assumption St. Bridget Favorite color: Blue Favorite day of the week: Wednesday Rapper name: J-Lin Sports/hobbies: Football and Soccer Dog breed of choice: Yorkie North, east, south, or west: North At lunch, you can find me in: McDonnell Olympic week event: Basketball One thing people don’t know about me: I used to have blonde hair and blue eyes One thing everyone knows about me: I’m a frosh football god Talent I wish I had: Being able to dunk Favorite subject: History of rock and roll

During spring break, I am going to Maui Number of siblings: Two I gave up Instagram for Lent Favorite music artist/song: “2 Phones” by Kevin Gates Orange juice or apple juice: Apple juice Lucky number: Eight Do you believe in leprechauns: Nope St. Patrick’s day traditions: chill at home Favorite airline: Alaska Favorite senior: Alexis Losse Quote that defines me: “Dance isn’t just my sport. It defines me” TI-83 or TI- 84: I’m all about that TI-30XS Multiview, but the TI-83 is my calculator of choice

every day, and maybe an hour or two of homework. In college you have a couple of hours of class per day, but have to spend way more time learning outside of class.

For example, at Prep I thought studying for an hour or two was over-preparing, but now if I spend less than 3-4 hours before any test it must be a really easy class.

KK: What was the old building like?

JB: The old building was kind of strange and split leveled, but the most important thing that changed was the removal of the dungeon and the Harry Potter bathroom.

On the other side of the boys locker room there was a long hallway where the freshmen lockers were that freshmen always

clogged in between classes. Off this hallway there was a bathroom that looked just like the bathroom in the Troll scene of the first Harry Potter, and it made me kind of sad when I visited and couldn't find it.

KK: Any advice about college?

JB: Learn to manage your free time and strike a balance between studying and fun.

College isn't worth it if you don’t learn anything, but it's also not worth it if you never have any fun. It is the first time I was truly independent responsible for managing my life without school or parents telling me when I had to be where.

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ARTWORK: MOSES KENT ‘19

Addams Family Feud GABI JEAKLE ‘19

This winter, the Seattle Prep Drama department brought forth a wickedly spectacular production of the Addams Family. The beloved family has shared their story through comics, television, movies, and now, the clan is centerstage. The broadway show is a star studded production filled with references to all the family’s previous forms, but Prep put a few new twists on the show before it was performed on the Prep Stage.

You may know Fester as a short, bald awkward looking man with a round head and intensely dark under eye circles, who has a soft spot for true love. Prep’s version took a slightly different route, presenting Fester as a whimsical inventor type

with an equally tender heart and fascination with the moon. A line concerning Donald Trump’s legitamacy in the political race was even added to bring the show to a relatable time frame.

Likewise, a more stylish twist was put on the once witchy grandma character for a more modern edge. Her rags and haggy cloak were traded for a pair if round Glasses (as an ode to the great Iris Apfel) and a fox fur. Pugsley went from being a round little lump of unknowing mayhem to an equally short, sad, little guy with a quick thinking mind for manipulation. Morticia and Gómez stayed relatively similar to the original idea of the macabre couple, with the acception of Gómez’s vastly slimmer

head. Wednesday remained a little “Bundle of Malice” but, as written in the show, is now a young women with a perspective husband and wisdom beyond her years.

In a change of pace, the set was very much inspired by the cartoon, with exaggerated edges and oversized features, accentuated with eerie details. The interaction between the actors and set pieces was a character in itself. Ancestors were used to make trees in central park, brambles beyond beleif, and even a tornado. “As an actor, it was really fun to get the chance to create some of the sets as our characters. It made me really feel like a part of the story,” said Gracie Wellman ‘19.

The show was a success. With 4

nights sold out and nearly 2000 tickets sold, the audience took well to the changes that the creative team of Seattle Prep Drama brought to the stage. The few, but prominent changes made lead to the show’s heartfelt portrayal and pleased audiences night after night. “I loved the attention to detail in the dancing. All the choreography was amazing.” Said Mrs. Fields.

Above is a set of cartoons created by the on staff newspaper cartoonist, Moses Kent ‘19. The picture on the left shows Kent’s depiction of the New York Time’s comic by Charles Addam’s. The picture on the right is Kent’s depiction of the character’s created by the artistic team of Seattle Prep Drama.

The Panther Breaks Down Hollywood: A Study in Deadpool GEORGE KENT ‘17

No one has ever seen a movie like Deadpool. Unless they saw Deadpool this weekend. Which, judging by the box office, they probably did. Ryan Reynolds (technically director Tim Miller’s) ten-years-inthe-making superhero comedy has made an enormous splash this month, pulling in a $137 million profit domestically in its opening weekend – the all time record for an Rrated movie.

But before kids download their digital tickets, put on their cosplay costumes, and grab their fake IDs, they should stop to consider their options. They are currently tottering, unaware on the precipice of an important turning point in cinema history, and it’s all riding on Deadpool and a movie many may not have even heard of: the newest film from Joel and Ethan Coen, Hail Caesar. They are taking part in a worldwide census; an appraisal of the entire human condition, and upon which film

Seattle Prep students, and, as extension, the entirety of America decide to drop your proverbial two cents will decide the future of American cinema.

The two movies could not be more different on the surface, but they actually have similar themes. Both are highly satirical and mercilessly mock the movie industry, but they do it in entirely different ways, and Deadpool’s sense of humor in this regard had it set with an enormous advantage from the get-go.

Let’s talk about ad campaigns.

Deadpool had promotions, cross promotions, trailers, tweets. It had one of the loudest and most effective ad campaigns of all time. Caesar had nothing in comparison.

The occasional internet trailer can’t match up to Ryan Reynolds’ full time publicity stunt. In the modern movie market, publicity is everything, but there’s an inherent difference between these two movies in particular

that allows Deadpool this huge advantage.

Deadpool is quips. The entire movie is an enormous, heartfelt, hard earned collection of hundreds of hilarious quips compiled together into the semblance of a story. Quips are something one can put into a trailer.

They get attention. They’re funny without context. Caesar, on the other hand, is a collection of feelings. An enormous, well designed compilation of tones put together to create the semblance of a joke. One doesn’t laugh at Caesar’s humor in a vacuum. It takes the entire movie experience to build up the tone, the situations, the characters that release in nervous, inevitable laughter.

Maybe the Coens didn’t work like Reynolds to get their movie seen, but no amount of work could have made their movie look as appealing in a trailer as Deadpool looks the instant he gets on screen.

So how will Prepsters make their choice? Will they follow popular media

into the land of memes and commercialism, or become a movie hipster, committed to subtleties and art? Deadpool is cheating right? Its juvenile sense of humor combined with pandering ad campaigns gave it an unfair advantage, and the blind masses have flocked to it. Art is dead. Wrong. Deadpool is just a better movie than Hail Caesar. In the end that’s what it boils down to. It’s genius, actually. They were able to take a character actually built on his own shallowness and make a compelling, hilarious movie and a fascinating character through sheer volume of said shallowness. It’s a feat, and Hail Caesar pales in comparison.

The only legitimate criticism the Panther has of Deadpool is that 15 minutes in our staff was already exhausted from laughing at every joke they made. If this is the path Hollywood is taking, then the Panther is glad to be along for the ride.

seapreppanther.org March 3, 2016 Editor: Meghan McLaughlin ‘16

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9 Festival Lineups: Coachella, Sasquatch, Watershed MAGGIE KERNER ‘17

The seasons of spring and summer bring excitement to those who love music.

These seasons have the most anticipated music festivals on the West Coast. Coachella, Sasquatch, and Watershed. These festivals are the highlights of the year for many music lovers. During the last six weeks, lineups have been sporatically released in preparation for ticket sales.

Coachella is in California, yet hundreds of people across the country buy a plane ticket to attend the famous festival.

Coachella music has a widespread range of genres from rap to pop to electronic.

This years lineup includes performances

by A$AP Rocky, G-Eazy, Ellie Goulding, Flume, Rl Grime, The Chainsmokers, Zedd, and about one hundred other artists

The Sasquatch music festival that takes place in May at the Gorge Amphitheater has announced their lineup of around one hundred and ten artists, including Florence and the Machine, A$AP Rocky, Disclosure, Grimes, Baauer, Major Lazer, and The Cure. Claire Larson ‘17 says “I would love to go to Sasquatch this year, especially since A$AP Rocky is going, but

my parents won’t let me go until I am 18.”

The lineups Machine, A$AP Rocky, Disclosure, Grimes, Baauer, Major Lazer, and The Cure. The lineups of Sasquatch and Coachella are very similar, however Sasquatch is smaller, cheaper, and closer.

Watershed is the last major music festival of the season. This summer is the first year the festival will be occurring on two different weekends. One being July 29-31 and the second being the following weekend, August 5-7. Despite the festival having two weekends, there is only one difference in the two lineups. Tyler Farr who is most well known for his newest album Suffer in Peace will be performing at the first festival but he will not be performing for the following weekends festival. The stars of the 2016 lineup includes Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, David Nail, Tyler Farr, Eric Church, Brett Eldridge, and A Thousand Horses. Bella Oishi ’17 is going to Watershed for the first time this summer and says “I am thrilled that her favorite country singer Jason Aldean is going to be performing.”

A$AP Rocky, G-Eazy, Ellie Goulding, Flume, RL Grime, The Chainsmokers, Zedd and others

Florence and the Machine, Disclosure, Grimes, Baauer, Major Lazer, The Cure and others

Coachella Indio, CA April 15-24

Sasquatch George, WA May 27-30

Carrie Underwood performs at the 2015 Watershed Festival at the Gorge Capitol Hill Block Party Seattle, WA July 22-24 Odesza, Chvrches, Crystal Castles, Thundercat, The Cave Singers, Car Seat Headrest and others

Watershed George, WA July 29-August 7 Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, David Nail, Tyler Farr, Eric Church, A Thousand Horses and others

DiCaprio Wins Long-Awaited Oscar

The 2016 Oscars largely lived up to the hype it was created with, filling nearly every corner of the media in one way or another.

Before the event even took place, the dispute over racial prejudice at the awards ceremony, as embodied by the hashtag “#OscarsSoWhite,” created many conversations among people as the issue seems to become more and more relevant with each passing year. Some celebrities even turned down invitations to go to the prestigious awards ceremony as an act of resistance against the disputed process of picking a large majority of white, male actors.

At the event itself, Leonardo DiCaprio stole the night’s drama with his

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first Oscar win in his sixth nomination. Upon his award being announced, the entire academy stood up and gave DiCaprio a standing ovation, cheering on the person who many members of the academy regarded as the most beloved actor of this generation. Some people were even still saying that giving this award to Leo was unjust, as while his role in The Revenant was good, many argued that some of his other roles were beyond fantastic. Leo, however, did not seem to take this to heart, and gracious accepted his award, taking nearly two minutes to thank everyone who helped him reach his goal.

Leo also made viral news with his award acceptance speech, which took a turn to address climate change and global warming as related to The Revenant. In a more

emotional section, Leo talked about how hard it was for the film crew to find a place that had the snow and ice needed to shoot the film, and took a strong stance on the issue by saying “climate change is real, and it is here.”

Despite Leo’s newfound success as best actor and the film’s three awards, Mad Max: Fury Road took the majority of the major awards for the night, winning six total awards. These awards, however, did not include best picture, which was strongly expected to go to either Mad Max: Fury Road or to The Revenant, instead went to the journalism thriller Spotlight.

Brooklyn -Hillary Lapke ‘18

Mad Max: Fury Road -Danny Bowers ‘19

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seapreppanther.org March 3, 2016 Editor: Sarah Buchanan ‘16

Boys’ Basketball:

It’s All About the Finish SARAH BUCHANAN ‘16

It was a roller coaster year for Seattle Prep’s Varsity Boys’ Basketball team.

With the team ending the regular season with a 13-12 record overall and 11-5 record in their district, it looked promising for them to return to the Dome. The team had some big wins, the most obvious one being Rainier Beach, who was ranked number one in the state at the time. The key to success against Rainier Beach was the team cohesive playing together and hustling. They were hitting their shots as well as rebounding the ball to prevent Arizona State University commit, Sam Cunfield from causing too much damage. When asked about the game against Rainier Beach, senior captain Eric Van Hare stated, “The crowd was electric.

They give the players a lot of energy when you feel like you don’t have any left. The chants help to get in the other team’s heads.”

Unfortunately, in addition to those big wins, there we a handful of games in which they should gotten the win, but it slipped at the last second. It’s important to take note that Metro is one of the toughest leagues to compete in, therefore making the regular season schedule extremely difficult.

After the heartbreaking loss against Mercer Island mid-February, the Seattle Prep Boys’ Basketball season came to a close. The boys showed a lot of perseverance during their final game, exhibiting tough defense during this low scoring game.

After the game, Coach Kelly gathered the team in the locker room at Bellevue College and gave his final remarks, including his congratulations on a good season but it is sad to see it end to soon. In addition, he thanked the seniors, Eric and Michael Van Hare for their contributions and assured the younger players to look forward to next season.

Coach Kelly discussed the season, saying: “The game against Beach was as fun as any game we played particularly in the context of senior night and seeing Michael and Eric play together. Unfortunately Mercer Island was in stark contrast to the beach game but it doesn’t over shadow all the good things we did accomplish as a team this year. There is no doubt that this year’s journey will have to be evaluated in the context of next year and how well it helped out young team grow into what we hope they can become for next season.”

Sophomore shooting guard Alex Flor drives down the court during the team’s final game against Mercer Island at Bellevue College. Flor is one of the underclassmen returning to the program for another shot at state next year.

Swim Team’s Splashing Season Comes to a Close MEGHAN KEARNEY ‘16

Senior Nolan Manning, center, dives in to the pool during the State 200 Individual Medley.

This winter, everyone’s favorite speedo-wearing, bleach-haired boys were back in action and better than ever. With the leadership of head coach Will Lowell and co-captains Jack Clancy ‘16 and Alex Martin ‘16 the Seattle Prep Boys’ Swim Team had one of their best seasons to date.

After winning four competitive meets during the regular season and team bonding events such as the annual speedo run, the boys were ready to tackle metros, districts, and state. At districts, in a highly controversial call, the 200 Medley Relay was disqualified for a swimmer diving into the water early. This penalty disqualified the Medley Relay for State. More notably, the 200 Free relay finished sixth and the 400 Free relay came in eighth.

The following week the boys headed down to the King County Aquatic Center

for the 3A Washington State Championship. Preliminaries went exceedingly well, catapulting them into finals. There the boys had continued success as the 200 and 400 Free relays both placed ninth. Nolan Manning ‘16 was the only Prep swimmer who qualified for an individual state event and finished 12th in his 200IM.

Although the 2015-2016 boys swim season is behind us, there is no doubt in senior Jack Clancy’s mind that the success in districts and state will carry on in the coming years: “This season was the beginning of a renaissance for the swim team. We finally nailed down good, caring coaches and continuously dropped time all season. Based on the foundation laid by the team this season, the future for SPST looks bright.”

Girls’ Basketball Goes Out with a Bang ALLISON KEARNEY ‘19

The Seattle Prep girls’ basketball team rounded out their winning season with and an appearance at districts. The Prep team had a great season and awesome team spirit. The team consisted of three freshmen, three sophomores, one junior and four seniors with two more players joining the team for metros and districts.

Coach Hall was the head coach for her seventeenth season. She really enjoyed leading the team and appreciated this seasons group of hardworking girls. The Seattle Prep basketball team surpassed all of her expectations. Coach Hall is “looking forward

to the next season”.

Although the season started out slow with two of the seniors injured. The team was able to recover and come back with vengeance.

One of the high points of the season for Helen Sauvage was the West Seattle game. She mentioned “Everyone played together and we were all having fun and the bench was cheering really loud”.

Sarah-Jane Brackett ‘18 commented that her favorite game was at districts, the second time they played Holy Names. Unfortunately the first time Prep played Holy

Names they lost, but when they met again at district Seattle Prep was not backing down.

Brackett said that “[the team] started the game well and worked together throughout all four quarters” The game ended with a Prep win 44-33.

This season Coach Hall was able to set up games for the Prep girls’ basketball teams to play a traveling team from Australia. Brackett said that “It was really cool to play the Australia team and see that the game was a big part of their life as well.”

When they played the Prep and Australia teams exchanged gifts and the

Australian brought the team Vegemite.

The Seattle Prep varsity team was able to make it through the first round of district. Although their season is over the team will continue to work hard for the next season. Coach Hall said that “We will be putting work in this summer, weight room for strength and better conditioning, summer league, tournaments, and a team camp”.

The Prep girls’ basketball team was able to have yet another successful season thanks to the excellent coaching staff and a dedicated team. Seattle Prep is looking forward to the promising seasons ahead.

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Luck, Fun Drive Sports Traditions and Superstitions ANNIKA BJORNSON ‘17

Prep alum Jonathan Khalfayan ‘15 poses with the prized pants of the boys’ lacrosse team.

When it comes to sports rituals, some people take it to the extreme. For an example, readers may have noticed many preliminary finalist swimmers walking around school with bleached hair. Whether pertaining to a Prep sports team or an outside club, several students and teachers shared their crazy habits with the Prep Panther.

It is rumored that Mr. Stearn’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team discovered a pair of jeans that were believed to have belonged to a homeless man one day on the field at practice. Legend has it, the seniors take turns wearing the jeans before each game. If readers enter Mr. Stearn’s office, they will notice a glass case with said jeans in it and a picture book titled The Jeaneology containing various photos of seniors clad in the magical denim.

Another Prep coach shared his strategy used with the team of state champions. Mr. Hendricks’ girls’ soccer team insisted on driving the bus to their state games via the same route, traffic or no traffic. ‘

A baseball star his senior year at Prep, Mr. Engel was very attached to the equipment with which he accredited his success. He claims he would always name

his baseball bats and sleep with them the night before a game. Additionally, readers should be sure to receive a fist bump from Mr. Engle’s son, Reg Engel before a game to insure good luck.

Students with experience on Prep teams as well as outside teams also described their traditions, aside from rubbing hats and unwashed jerseys. Softball player Madison Burmester ‘18 advises eating a day-old McDonald’s McMuffin on the morning of game day. Jack Johnson ‘18 has a tradition with his baseball team to always hand all their caps to one person to wear at the 9th inning. He also said it is common for athletes to only dress one side of their body at a time for luck. Track runners oftentimes kiss the baton and stick it down through their shirts before a relay race.

Kellen Kavanagh ‘18 rows for Pocock and shared that crew members throw the coxswain into the water upon a victory or birthday celebration and do not cut their hair senior year. They also never wear their medals on the outside of their shirt.

Whatever one’s rituals are, various traditions are what keep spirit alive on the fields and off. So, let the games begin and the baggy jeans be worn!

Prep Crew Team Mixes Spring Sports Preview: Teams Look to Experience with Youth in Inaugural Season Rebuild with Youth FIONA SCANLAN ‘18

Can you believe it? It’s finally that time of the year again! The spring season at Seattle Prep is kicking off. This season is sure to be filled with great competition, teamwork, and hopefully good weather.

Prep offers seven different sports teams for the final sports season of the school year: Co-ed tennis, girls and boys Lacrosse, girls and boys track, baseball, softball, and boys soccer.

Prep tennis has a legacy of success and is excited to welcome back head coach Mark Frisby this year. Frisby has years of experience coaching at Seattle Prep among other Seattle high schools, and even at the collegiate level. Coach Frisby hopes for the Panthers to grow as players and have a successful season. Chris Martin ’16 says “We had a solid season last year, but lost early on in the playoffs. This year we hope to start off strong and make a longer run in the playoffs with the help of our new coach.”

Girls’ and Boys’ Lacrosse both experienced great seasons in 2015 and hope to repeat that success this Spring. In 2015, The Boys’ Lacrosse team made it to the semi-final with a heartbreaking loss to Mercer Island. The Girls’ team transitioned with head coach Lyndsey Gillis and focused on working more as a cohesive unit. Although both teams lost some keygraduating players, there is great talent in the young teams. Prep lacrosse is looking forward to an exciting season of improvement and growth .

Track is in for a big change this season. Well-loved Coach Niggemeyer will not be returning this year. Last season was full of team bonding for the girls and

boys of Prep track. Kellan Burgess-Alm ‘18 says, “Last years girls’ distance track was a really small group of girls that got very close, and we are all going to miss Coach Niggemeyer so much. This year I hope I can improve as a runner but also as a supportive team member.”

“I’m excited to get to know the freshmen runners!” said Riva Tobin ’18 “We had amazing teammates last year and I hope to keep that fun environment this year and decrease times as a team!”

Prep Baseball had a solid season last year. Peter Lydon ’18 says, “There were some bumps in the road, but overall a good season. I had a lot of fun working with the team. I’m looking forward to improving as a group.”

Seattle Prep softball was composed of mostly new players last year. The girls hope to grow as a team into this new season working on fundamentals and teamwork. Senior captain Karina Diekema says, “I really loved the camaraderie of the team last year. I have high hopes for a great season and would love to see us do well in the playoffs.”

Mackenzie Skogland ’18 says, “I really enjoyed being welcomed onto the team as a freshmen last year. I’m hoping to see improvement in my game as well as my teammates.”

Boys’ soccer is looking forward to putting together a mostly new team this year. After losing many graduated players, they are excited for the upcoming talent.

With leadership from team captains Erik Keubler ’16 and Chris Fillings ’16, boys soccer is ready to work hard to build up a strong group of players.

MIMI PARENT ‘19

The Prep athletic department has recently created a new rowing team. Starting this spring season, rowers of the Seattle Prep community will finally be able to represent their school.

The coaching staff is from the College Club of Seattle, a boathouse and rowing team located on Lake Union. The coaches will be Tom Kellett for the women’s team and Matt Zatorski for the men’s team. Both of these coaches are highly experienced and have lead their past teams to medaling in multiple championships.

Tom Kellet has been coaching for six years and is the head coach for the College Club of Seattle and has won four medals for the club. Matt Zatorski has coached and rowed for his alma mater, Loyola Academy.

In addition, in 2010 Zatorski founded the Institute for Rowing Leadership at Community Rowing, Inc., an education program for new rowing coaches. Tom Kellet and Matt Zatorski plan to create a highly competitive team and win local and national championships while incorporating the values of dedication, teamwork, and service.

The students of Seattle Prep are also very excited to be apart of the new rowing team. Bryannah Mahoney, a freshman on the varsity team, says, “It’s pretty great. The coaches are really good. More people should join!”

The team is made up of mostly freshmen, many with previous experience.

Like most sports, the practices are physically demanding. Land practices consist of lifting, running, and using the erg (a rowing machine for land). Water practices consist of rowing on Lake Union. Although this is hard work many rowers believe this will make the team a stronger unit.

Gerry Anderson, a freshman on varsity states, “With a new team, it can be hard to work together but with the work and determination everyone is giving, we are more prepared and ready to compete in the upcoming regatta (competition).”

The team will compete at events throughout the Northwest including the Covered Bridge Regatta in Eugene, OR on April 15th-17th followed by the Brentwood Regatta in Vancouver, BC on April 28thMay 1st. The team will close out the season at US Rowing NW Regional Championships in Vancouver, WA on May 19th-22nd.

The new rowing team has made great progress and has a bright future ahead.

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Question Women

seapreppanther.org March 3, 2016 Editor: Meghan Kearney ‘16

Who is St. Kostka?

“I have no idea ” -Conor Brennan ‘18

“The guy who invented the retreat with trees” -Maddie Cecchi ‘18

“Saint of Jewish bread” -Taryn Frank-Looney ‘19

“The person who invented Costco” -Sam Hiatt ‘16

“Saint of students” -Chris Martin ‘16

“A baker of cakes” -Lily Teders ‘19

“Saint of caucusses” -Betsy Ratliffe ‘19

“Someone who loves Jesus” -Zach Ellinger ‘18

“The guy who invented bulk food” -Jack Bronson ‘19

“A famous actor” -Alec Morino ‘17

“The guy who hired “The guy who lets McCarthy and Seth Chism sleep in” Richardson” -Seth Chism ‘16 -Katie Erickson‘17