Celebrating 125 years of Seattle Preparatory High School
The Seattle Prep Panther October 12, 2016
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Volume 72 No. 2
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The BIG 125
Prep Celebrates 125 years of Community ABBY ARTHUR ‘19 Staff Writer
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appy 125th birthday Prep! With an all school mass accompanied by special guests, a party thrown on Thursday, September 22nd, and free shirts for the whole school; the Prep community did it’s school justice in honoring and celebrating 125 years of community. After school and sports had ended for the day, many members of the Seattle Prep family, including parents, teachers, students, and alumni gathered to share their love of the school and it’s Jesuit education. It was a very unique experience to see people of different ages bonding and discussing their fond memories of their school. The party was a very lively, blue and white decorated event that included live music, Panther Place, good barbecue food, and a few hundred people who all shared a connection to Prep. At the party was Prep alum Chanel Gray ‘09 who took the meaning of being a woman for others to heart and
became a nurse because she “wanted to impact the lives of others and medicine seemed like a great way to do that”. It was in the same halls of the science classes she loved that the petition to get sandals un-banned was born. According to Gray, we have her class to thank for that dress code change. When asked about her favorite memory during high school, she brought up the April Fool’s article of The Panther. Specifically, how one year “they (newspaper staff) were telling everyone the garage had been subcontracted by a mysterious group and it was funny how much the parents (and the freshman) were freaking out.” Later, she said that her only real concern was that her parking space may have been compromised. Fun incidents and events like these are the things that bring Prep togeth-
er, whether there is a special mass commemorating a big milestone, or simply students coming together to make a petition allowing sandals. For 125 years, Seattle Prep has uphold the Jesuit values of teaching it’s students to be men and women for others who live happy lives and inspire other to do good. School President Hickey believes a good Jesuit education extends far beyond classroom learning. Mr. Hickey reminds us to focus on the bigger picture of the Grad at Grad and realize there are five vital categories, not just one when he said: “We don’t celebrate buildings we celebrate people and relationships.” This idea was prevalent at Prep’s birthday party because throughout the years, buildings have come and gone, but everyone still knows where to gather; where to come home.
“We don’t celebrate buildings, we celebrate people and relationships” -Mr. Hickey
Prep Students Dish on their Favorite Recipes CHLOE SAHARIC ‘19 Staff Writer
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ith new opportunities for all Prep students to enter their favorite recipes, The Smith Cafe is really stirring thing up this year! The Café is allowing all Prep students an opportunity to submit their favorite dish for the whole school to enjoy during lunch. Head Chef Carter stated that the Smith Cafe is looking for dishes that are “family oriented” and “meals you do not get on a regular basis that can bring people together.” Family recipes are also encouraged for unique dishes such as original recipes made by parents or grand-parents. These meals will be different from the regular meals served in the Café so students
can try foods from different cultures that they don’t usually get to enjoy. The first dish chosen to be featured in the Cafe was Chilaquiles by Ben Galindo-Navarro which was served on September 30th. This is a dish that Galindo-Navarro’s family eats on a weekly basis. The staff at the Café are interested in entrées that can serve many people, not desserts. Students should also think about allergies and inexpensive ingredients to make the dish when submitting their recipes. The few lucky guest chefs will also have the opportunity to assist in making the recipes they submitted. To submit a recipe, go to the Smith Café Haiku page and under “Guest Chef Ideas” are the rules and the instruc-
tions on how to submit your recipe. These special dishes will be served in the Smith Café about three times during the school year, allowing plenty of time for submissions. If students especially enjoyed one of the special dishes they can find the recipe on the Smith Café Haiku page. This will give students the privilege of bringing a dish from a different family that their family may not usually have into their own home. The recipes will also include a picture of the guest chef and a summary on why s/he submitted the dish and what it means to them. Remember to always stop by the Smith Café during lunch or after school to enjoy all the foods presented by the Seattle Prep lunch crew.
This Month in The Panther
FEATURE: The Non-Catholic experience at Prep
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ENTERTAINMENT: Catch up on Fall Fashion
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SPORTS: Prep Battles O’Dea at Homecoming Game Page 7
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EDITORIAL
Opinions...
On the messed-up nature of humans, homecoming, and respecting October’s favorite gourds.
EDITORS: EMMA COONEY ‘18 & CHLOE SAHARIC ‘19
Panther Staff Editors-in-Chief Mimi Jurion ‘17 George Kent ‘17 Managing Editor Emma Cooney ‘18 Photo Editor Mariella Saludares ‘17 Online Editors Mikaela Frigillana ‘17 Jeffrey Pelayo ‘17 Sports Editor Paul Winebrenner ‘17 Panther Staff Maggie Kerner ‘17 Olivia Smith ‘17 Annika Bjornson ‘18 Sophie Freeman ‘18 Kellen Kavanagh ‘18 Abby Arthur ‘19 Danny Bowers ‘19 Katarina Conces ‘19 Emma Connell ‘19 Mia Griff ‘19 Owen Hendricks ‘19 Gabi Jeakle ‘19 Moses Kent ‘19 Kate Leahy ‘19 Quinn Losse ‘19 Mark McClean ‘19 Myles Nowak ‘19 Mimi Parent ‘19 Sophie Piacentini ‘19 Noah Pingul ‘19 Chloe Saharic ‘19 Lilly Thompson ‘19 Isabella Yuson ‘19 Joe Robinson ‘20 Walid Vanegas ‘20 Grace Weiand 20 Moderator Micah Richardson
Editorial Policy The Seattle Prep 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.
Mission Statement The Seattle Prep Panther is a forum for student work and the editorial board makes final decisions regarding publication. The editorial board’s responsibility is not only to present one viewpoint, but to reveal multiple perspectives. The views represented in the Panther or in online publications do not necessarily represent the views of the entire staff, the school, or the administration as a whole.
GEORGE KENT ‘17 Editor-in-Chief
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blurry image. Someone is holding the nuclear launch codes, but we can’t quite see them. The CIA operative gives the order: “Zoom! Enhance!” And suddenly the image is in full detail mission accomplished. This is a movie fallacy that any photographer will tell you is impossible - you can’t just increase a photo’s quality as an afterthought. But the idea is enticing.
“Is the truth of everything that it’s ugly once you get to know it?”
Yesterday I was plotting out the route to a friend’s house on google maps, and, having nothing better to do, pinched the map until I
Enhance!
had the entire globe in view. I spun the image around, and was struck by how beautiful it was - the blues and greens of the daylight as well as the dark side of the planet speckled with bright city lights. As I zoomed back in to the route I had plotted, state names, then city names, then street names became clear until the screen was nothing but a collection of grey lines criss-crossing the screen. Suddenly the juxtaposition became very clear to me: earth was beautiful from afar, but closer up it was ugly. I began to see this distinction everywhere: a beautiful lake seen from the car revealed itself to be plagued by storms of gnats, the picturesque New York City skyline a city-sized trash can, the gorgeous fogbank rolling over Snoqualmie Pass nothing but damp and uncomfortable. Everywhere I looked I saw beautiful things, but the closer I got, the worse they revealed themselves to be. This is a difficult idea to reconcile. Getting close to something, seeing it in more detail is supposed to reveal the truth of things. Is the truth of everything that it’s
ugly once you get to know it? I began to try to think of counter-examples. And then I found it: we do this same thing with people. Interviewers talk about this when interviewing movie stars. These are people that we’ve seen on the screen time and time again. We form opinions about them, think we know them, all from afar. Talking to someone like that for real can be disillusioning. It becomes clear that they aren’t the perfect paragon we’ve seen on screen time and time again. Daniel Radcliffe is really short. Toby Maguire is hard to talk to. Seeing these people up close gives us an entirely worse image of who they are. That’s pretty cool. We all put out a front, an image of ourselves that we want the world to see. When all we see are everyone else’s carefully created self images, it’s easy to become insecure about ourselves. When we enhance, we see everyone is a little bit ugly. Every person in the human race is united by the fact that we’re all a little ugly once you get to know us. To me, that’s a beautiful thing.
Throughout the week I received compliments from students and teachers about how amazing the school looked and I had never been more proud of ASB's ability to set the tone of Homecoming through our hard work. Finally, it was the day I had been waiting for: Homecoming. When I jumped out of bed, I could already see all the hugs
that after the unity presented at the Senior Pilgrimage and Homecoming game, our class had finally overcome our differences and was becoming the senior class we had hoped to be since freshman year. But I was wrong. I felt like it was all my fault as an ASB executive that I did not try hard enough to make the dance more fun. ASB stayed until midnight stacking the carpet squares and sweeping the floor, but believe it or not, I still enjoyed myself at the dance. Though I was sad that I was not able to experience my last Homecoming with all of my classmates, I had a lot of fun spending it with the freshmen. I knew that as a graduating senior, I had an obligation to make sure the freshman class did not end up like mine. So with the help of Kyle Hoang '20, I was able to introduce myself to most of the freshmen class and start a dance circle with them. Though it may be past my control to alter how students feel about Homecoming, I am proud of myself knowing that I did the best I could to make sure that many Seattle Prep students enjoyed Homecoming.
Homecoming: It’s Not All Fun and Board Games JEFFREY PELAYO ‘17 Online Editor
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ards were scattered all over the floor and candy was smudged into the carpet. Finally, we had the gym to ourselves, and that wasn't a good thing. My ears were still ringing from the loud music and as I stood under the blinding lights, I imagined the people who were currently enjoying themselves without a worry in the world somewhere else. As I looked around to see my fellow ASB members groaning as they picked up the Battleship pieces off the floor one by one, I asked myself, "Was it worth it?" Two months prior to the Homecoming dance, ASB met up in the summer to discuss plans for the dance. As it was my first year on the team, I was very eager to start decorating the school and seeing the excited expressions on my fellow classmates' faces. Finally, it was the week of Homecoming and ASB had decided to meet at school on our day-off to decorate the school. Mikey Lambert '17 had bought some chalk and Joe Stewart '16 had brought Monopoly money and cards.
MOSES KENT ‘19 Staff Cartoonist
“When the time came, the results were not what I had expected”
and compliments given on each others' outfits followed by a night of terrible singing and dancing. But when the time came, the results were not what I had expected. I stood with my friends in the middle of the dance floor wondering where everyone could have been. I was disappointed, to say the least, especially in my friends who decided not to attend their last high school Homecoming. I thought
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Peace & Justice Theme Focuses on Homelessness
Global Justice Coalition crafted this year’s theme: Worthy of a Home: Exploring the Causes, Impacts and Solutions to Homelessness & the Housing Crisis honoring the 125th Anniversary of Rerum No-
varum, the papal encyclical affirming the dignity of each human person. Look for a full preview of Peace & Justice activities in the November 8th edition of The Panther.
MIMI PARENT ‘19 Staff Writer
genre of acting. Although based off the novel by Mary Shelley, this play will be slightly different. This may confuse freshman who will study the novel later this year. The play will focus more on the journey of the Creature whereas in the novel Victor Frankenstein is the lead. In addition, the character relationships will be different. In the book, Victor Frankenstein does not tell anyone about his creation. However, in the play Victor confides in his best friend Henry about his discoveries. This will create slightly different themes and feelings concerning solitude and becoming an outcast. Mr. Mitchell, a Collegio teacher who teaches Shelley’s novel to freshmen, stated his opinion on the play: “it’s like comparing a car with a bicycle, it’s different.”
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PREP LIFE EDITORS: MIMI JURION ‘17 & ABBY ARTHUR ‘19
Seattle Prep Drama Brings Frankenstein to the Stage
This month, the drama department will be performing a rendition of the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The play is highly anticipated by the Prep community and will hopefully be highly attended. Mr. Othman, the director of the play, believes that “the Prep community will respond really well. Part of the reason being that every freshman has to read it and every upperclassman has read it in the past. It’s always fun to see something on stage that you already have a connection to and already know the story.” Mr. Othman chose this play because of the elements of drama. The drama department has not done a traditional drama in a few years and he thought it would be a good way for the actors to experience a new
“It’s like comparing a car with a bicycle, it’s different” -Mr. Mitchell
Photo: Gabi Jeakle ‘19 Sam Hiatt ‘17 and George Kent ‘17 rehearse a scene from the play of Frankenstein. The play, based on a story familiar to many Seattle Prep students will bring a different perspective to Mary Shelley’s traditional tale.
Freshmen Share Embarrassments, Politics and Anticipations QUINN LOSSE ‘19 & KATE LEAHY ‘19 Staff Writers
Top Left: Seniors carry Selome Zerai ‘17 who fractured her ankle on the pilgrimage hike. Top Right: Pilgrims gather for a talk by senior Chinwe Ezeonu Bottom Right: Seniors set out on the pilgrimage
Seniors Carry on Despite Pilgrimage Troubles
MAGGIE KERNER ‘17 Staff Writer
The class of 2017 has had a rocky road the last three years. Each friend group has had its fair share of drama, each student has had its difficulties with academics, and as a class over 30 students have left to other schools. All in all, these difficulties have helped the class of 2017 grow closer. The Senior Pilgrimage retreat was initially planned to begin with a 7 mile hike. These plans had to be adjusted when senior Selome Zerai ‘17 slipped and fell, fracturing her ankle in two places. This, however did not stop her, or the rest of the
class from continuing on the hike. Instead, Seniors simply adjusted their route to a flatter, shorter trail and continued on. Different boys of the senior class took turns carrying Zerai on a makeshift stretcher that was created using broken tree branches and sweatshirts. The hike was only the first part of the retreat. At Camp Seymour students and teachers were moved by the songs sung at the talent show and the stories told at the open mic. During the open mic time, everyone was surprised by the willingness and openness that people had to go up and share their struggles and show their thanks
and appreciation to the people that helped them throughout the last three years. By the end of the open mic, everyone was hugging each other and crying. At the campfire Lily Dowling and Phillip Stamolis gave a memorable performance of “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz. What made this performance memorable was not the talent of Dowling and Stamolis, but the unity of the entire class when everyone joined arms and sang along. Senior pilgrimage concluded with a boat cruise and dance leaving from South Lake Union on the final evening of the pilgrimage. Senior pilgrimage was a great way to get together as a class before students kick off their senior year.
With a new school year comes a new freshman class. The Panther staff checked in with the class of 2020. Students come to Seattle Prep for many different reasons, whether because of academics and sports, or because their siblings have or had attended. Freshman Cate Lico said, “My brother went here and it seemed like a good school. I really liked the sense of community it had.” Cole Dubicki said he came to Prep because “I thought it was better than O’Dea and it looked like a cool school.” Coming into a new school isn’t easy, and many incoming students often have embarrassing moments during their first few days in high school. Milo Pepper and Eliza Nenke were lucky enough to not have any issues. However, Dubicki accidentally sat at one of the senior tables with his friends one lunch before getting kicked out, and Lico fell in front of her Collegio class on the second day. During freshman year, there are many exciting events to look forward to. Many come in hopes of meeting new people or trying new things. Nenke said, “I am looking forward to the retreats because I’ve heard they are a lot of fun,” and Lico is looking forward to Olympic Week so she can participate in Jenga. The presidential race of 2016 is by one of the biggest events of the year. Most freshmen agreed that the better candidate was Hillary, however Pepper said: “Honestly, neither. I don’t want an orange or a lying deceitful President.” Seattle Prep is excited to welcome the class 2020 and hope that they have a great high school experience.
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PREP LIFE EDITORS: ANNIKA BJORNSON ‘18 & OLIVIA SMITH ‘17
Panthers Ditch Button-Ups for Onesies, Robes, and More!
September 27th was quite a relaxing day at school! Students showed up to school ready to snooze and study in various cozy onesie ensembles, classy silk button-
up pajamas, and warm slippers. Several fuzzy Stitches, cheetahs, and unicorns were spotted roaming the halls, and senior Elijah Pasco even wore a robe over his fancy everyday wear!
Connect 4: Panthers Get Creative During Homecoming Week SOPHIE PIACENTINI ‘19 Staff Writer
Days One and Two: On the left, Grace Henn ‘19 and Emily Baldwin ‘19 cozy up to each other on pajama day. On the right, Olivia Leff ‘19 and Gerry Anderson ‘19 geek out over their favorite books for nerd day.
Days Three and Four: On the left, Owen Hendricks ‘19 and Mr. Hendricks look alike for career day. On the right, Sarah-Jane Brackett ‘18, Tom Kelly ‘17, Alex Campbell ‘17, Aaron Nettles ‘17, and Mira Wellington ‘18 bleed blue and white in preparation for the Homecoming game.
Principal Luby Reflects on First Few Weeks of School
MIMI PARENT ‘19 Staff Writer
Principal Luby took the reigns of Seattle Prep this school year after relocating from St. Ignatius Prep in Chicago. Mimi Parent caught up with Principal Luby to see how the transition to Seattle Prep is going. MP: How was the transition to Seattle? EL: So far it has been great. It’s a beautiful city. I’m still getting settled, but it’s been a smooth start to the year.
MP: How are you liking Seattle Prep? EL: It’s a really nice community and today’s Mass of the Holy Spirit was a good testament to that. I have been impressed by the student body and I really enjoyed working with the faculty, staff, and administration team. MP: What is the biggest difference between your old school and Prep? EL: The size is a big difference. At St. Ignatius, it was over 1,400 students so
Sophomores Plunge into Homeless Community
OWEN HENDRICKS ‘19 Staff Writer
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his October, each of the four sophomore collegios (Juana, Marquette, Regis, and Jogues) take part in a special service trip called “Urban Plunge.” Each Collegio goes into Seattle to help the homeless, marginalized, and disabled for two days. In these two days the students go out to various homeless shelters to help serve the less fortunate with meals and also to converse with them and to learn and understand the hardships they are facing. While taking a part in this service project, each sophomore student will live off of two dollars for a day to experience what it would be like to only have a limited amount of cash for basic necessities. In addition to living off of two dollars each student also takes part in a stimulated shelter in the Prep gym where they have to sleep on mats and understand what it’s like to live on the floor surrounded by other people with little privacy. When asking sophomores what they were looking forward to upon going on
this service project, Adam Ambuske said, “I’m looking forward to being with people who are less fortunate than me and understanding their stories.” Maddie Bender ‘19, stated that she is looking forward to learning about new ways that she can help out in her community. Urban Plunge is meant to be an eye opening service project that helps us understand how fortunate we are to have basic necessities. The current Junior class expressed the eye-opening experiences they had from this service project. Junior Jaxon Woodward said, “The Urban Plunge helped me see how fortunate I am and I also learned that regardless of the homeless’ situations, they always seemed had a positive attitude and that helped me see you don’t need money or valuables to be happy.” Junior Sophie Freeman said, “The biggest takeaway for me was learning each person’s story and understanding that underneath we are all equal.” Urban Plunge continues to help students learn more about what’s it’s like to be homeless and that nothing should be taken for granted.
“Urban Plunge helped me see how fortunate I am” -Jaxon Woodward ‘18
this is just a smaller student body, faculty, and staff. That is something I like because it means you get to know people a little better in a smaller community.
MP: Is there anything you would like to change about Prep? EL: I’m really just focusing on the community and learning more about the school. I don’t come in with any ideas for what I want to change. There is such a rich history and culture. I’m trying to learn more about this particular context.
I’m really glad to be here, its been a good start. I look forward to getting involved with more people and make those connections. What I really like about Jesuit education is the commitment of the whole student. The school is focused on developing well rounded people that embody the “grad at grad”. So with that I am looking forward to getting involved with our programs that help develop students in and out of the classroom.
Where Do They Go? Seniors Divulge Their Free Period Plans
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KATARINA CONCES ‘19 Staff Writer
id you know that many Seattle Prep seniors only have two classes on the days that they have free periods? First, you may be asking yourself what a free period is; it is a block period where a senior student doesn’t have any classes and has the time to themselves. During this time, seniors are free to do as they please, and they have the choice to either leave campus or stay. Senior Megan Floyd says that “People like myself usually leave campus to get food from places nearby or go get drinks at Starbucks. Sometimes, though, I like to go home and sleep. It just depends on the day.” Many seniors use their free periods to take breaks from studying or choose to use them to get their work done. Floyd says that “Some seniors work on their college applications while others go to the library and intend to get their work done but they end up pretending to do their homework instead of actually doing it.” Some seniors are very productive during these free periods. Sarah O’Donnell has two free periods on her A day She says that “If my free period is at the end of the
day, then I either go home early or I get all of my homework done that I was assigned that day.” If O’Donnell has a free period in the morning then she says that “I hang out with my friend Nicole in the library, then we go get Starbucks together. After Starbucks we either do our homework or go talk to coach Scott in his office.” Many seniors decide what they do during their free periods based on the amount of homework they’re assigned and how their day is going. Both Floyd and O’Donnell said that “What we do during our free periods really just depend on our days.” If O’Donnell has a busy schedule after school, she likes to get her homework done during her free periods. If she doesn’t have a busy schedule she likes to relax and go home early. These privileges are so great and really appreciated by every senior. Wouldn’t everyone want to be able to have the choice to do whatever they wanted during school?
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McHugh Reminisces at Mass of the Holy Spirit
Friday, September 23rd, the Mass of the Holy Spirit, saw one of the greatest speeches ever delivered on Prep grounds, when Mr. Chuck McHugh (92), son of the previous owner of Prep’s Adelphia Hall, took the podium. His speech got off to a rocky start, but the audience’s laughter
soon turned to awe as Mr. McHugh began to describe a brick. The epic journey of this brick, received on the school’s 125th anniversary, from the walls of Adelphia to his father’s grave was filled with drama and humour, and received a standing ovation from a stunned and delighted crowd.
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FEATURE EDITORS: GEORGE KENT ‘17 & GRACE WEIAND ‘20
Non-Catholics Find Acceptance, Opportunity at Prep
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hat does it mean to be Catholic? To many students, raised in Catholic households, attending mass each Sunday since birth, this is not a question that merits answering. But to a large portion of Prep students, it is a question they are confronted with each day. 73% of Seattle Prep students are Catholic. At a Jesuit school, education is inseparable from Catholic Jesuit teachings. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam - for the greater glory of God - is Seattle Prep’s slogan. Jesuit ideas like “men and women for others” and “education of the whole person” are commonly used phrases in every class, and both religion classes and all-school masses are requirements. Even in Collegio, history, literature, and religion are interwoven to not only provide a universal view of the human experience, but a distinctly Catholic one. Seattle Prep is open to students of any religion, but for a Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, or atheist student, is it sometimes difficult to strike a balance at Prep? Is the same true of non-Catholic teachers at Prep? What is the non-Catholic experience at Prep? What do students really believe? How can teachers and staff deliver Catholic messages without ignoring the diverse population of beliefs in Prep students? With the goal of answering these questions and more, The Panther has taken an in depth look into the experiences of non-Catholic students and faculty at Prep.
What’s Your Take?
For a Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, or atheist student, is it sometimes difficult to strike a balance at Prep?
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abe Berger ‘17 was raised Catholic, but son to a practicing Jewish father. Berger attends mass almost every Sunday, and temple once a year. To Berger, an atheist, mass is not a begrudging obligation, but rather, “an opportunity to learn.” “The moral teachings of those stories are still very important to me,” said Berger. “In family discussions we’ll talk about the message of Passover and Hanukkah.” To him, religion is a jumping off point for moral discussions. Despite his beliefs, he feels that the religious aspect of Prep enriches the learning, rather than restricting it. Jules Hancock ’18, had a different take. “I find organized religion stifling. I feel no closer to God when I’m sitting in mass surrounded by too many people than I feel in class,” said Hancock, whose mother was Mormon, but left the church because she felt trapped. To Hancock, religion is restrictive, but spirituality is necessary: “I have to believe in something or I’ll go insane.” This sentiment of “spiritual but not religious” seems to be a popular one at Prep, and one that lends itself to the spiritual, non-specific homilies and reflections of Prep’s religious services. Often, these reflections are given by non-Catholic students and teachers.
It’s in the Numbers
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rep’s official data on religion states that 73% of students at the school are Catholic, with the remaining 27% divided up among different religions. The Panther interviewed 25 students from each grade about what their beliefs are. Asking a student his or her religion is a complicated task, and categorizing beliefs can be even more difficult. A person’s “beliefs” can often be very personal and layered, and while some students replied with a simple “Catholic” or “Atheist,” the most frequently received response was some iteration of: “buckle up, this is going to take a while.” A strictly categorized data set is not the best for developing the complex questions and musings of so many interviewed, and often students landed somewhere under the canopy of “agnostic.” The truth may simply be that high school is a confusing time, and with so many ideas and influences alive at Prep, having a firm understanding of one’s own beliefs is difficult. Expectations, religion classes, and peer pressure weigh heavily on the teenage mind, and it may be that students have too many activities to spend time developing a secure canon.
“My experience in Collegio was enhanced by the religious elements.” -Gabe Berger ‘17
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o Gabe Berger ‘17, religious education at Prep is at its best when it promotes discussion rather than lecture. “The theology aspects of Collegio have actually had a bigger impact on me than theology classes,” Berger says. “My experience in Collegio was enhanced by the religious elements. . . I don’t think I would have gotten as much out of our WWI unit if we hadn’t studied just war theory.” To Berger, religious ideas are best utilized when they can supplement and add to education. For Grace Jordan ‘19, religion is not a part of her life, but something she is open to: “in Collegio and religion class I think of these classes and the information I learn as a way to possibly connect with God or become religious. . . Because I am still figuring out my religion, I like talking about Catholicism as much as I do Judaism and other religions around the world because I find them interesting” For Jordan, Prep is a place where she can learn about and experience religion, without any obligation or pressure to believe it.
“I like talking about Catholicism as much as I do Judaism and other religions around the world.” -Grace Jordan ‘19
Fitting in
M “The fact that Seattle Prep is a Jesuit institution has never framed a relationship.” -Mr. Bond
any discussions with teachers and students revealed that non-Catholic Prep community members generally feel accepted for their views. Mr. Kendal Bond, a science teacher who grew up Quaker, experienced this acceptance as both a student and now as a teacher. While attending Seattle University, Bond didn’t go to church very often but occasionally attended mass with friends and had more exposure to different belief systems. He now practices Quakerism a bit and attends University United Church of Christ. When asked about working at a Jesuit school, Bond explained that in his experience, Jesuit schools were certainly the most open to difference in comparison to non-Jesuit Catholic schools. “At the Catholic schools I’ve taught at that weren’t Jesuit schools, the fact I wasn’t Catholic was palpable and created a different sort of experience. The fact that Seattle Prep is a Jesuit institution has never framed a relationship.” Bond likes that there are still experiences he can share with Catholic colleagues, and that there are many similarities in values. The words in mass are sometimes just a reminder that it is time to pray, and even if some of the words seem antique to him, he can still connect with his spirituality. Many atheist or non-religious students have had exclusively positive experiences with Catholicism since their enrollment. Aisha Mounir ‘20 said “I think it’s a good religion. It’s nice.” Eric Skogland ‘20 said: “If I had a religion that believes in a God, it would be Catholicism.” And it’s easy to see where this positivity is coming from. As Theology teacher Mrs. McNeill said: “I think we become richer, more full people when we engage with people who have different backgrounds and cultures and different experiences than we do. I think that helps us to become better people and closer to God too because it’s about forming relationships. God’s about relationships.”
ANNIKA BJORNSON ‘18 Staff Writer GEORGE KENT ‘17 Editor-in-Chief JOE ROBINSON ‘20 Staff Writer ISABELLA YUSON ‘19 Staff Writer
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Spine-Chilling Must See TV
LILLY THOMPSON ‘19 Staff Writer
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utumn has arrived, and the time to curl up on the couch with a piping hot Pumpkin Spice Latte and dig in to some superb fall television is finally upon us. With Halloween close at hand, this year’s selection of hair-raising shows are sure to gear viewers up for the spooky season. Shows like “American Horror Story: Roanoke,” “Scream Queens,” “Stranger Things,” and “The Exorcist” have garnered a lot of excitement in recent months, and prove that the horror/supernatural genre is still going strong in 2016. FOX, the go-to horror network, is back this season with fan-favorite antholo-
gies “American Horror Story” and “Scream Queens.” Both beloved series continue to terrify viewers this season. “Scream Queens” is back with a bizarre premise, swapping last year’s college campus for a haunted hospital with yet another serial killer on the loose. Season two has drawn criticism for its disappointing attempt to recreate the hilarity of their premiere season. Viewers who were delighted by last year’s sorority blood-fest might be surprised by this year’s storyline. Emmy-winning “American Horror Story” has returned for season six, which centers on a sinister farmhouse in Roanoke, North Carolina. Despite having just begun, fan theories are already rolling in about this year’s unnerving theme, and the return of Lady Gaga for her second season on the show has brought a lot of fans to the
“Shows are sure to gear viewers up for the spooky season”
show. As if two horror series weren’t enough this fall, FOX is delighting viewers with “The Exorcist,” a chilling series based on the classic supernatural-horror film of the same name. Reminiscent of 80’s movies past, Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” a sci-fi thriller centered around the disappearance of a young boy in an age of questionable fashion choices thrills audiences with it’s phenomenal cast, gripping plot line and overall 80’s aesthetic. The hype around the series accumulated over the summer, and is a perfect show to binge-watch over this season. Sophomore Margaux Chinna says, “The intrigue and mystery of the plot really drew me in.” Whatever fall show one chooses to watch over these few months, they’re sure to terrify and get viewers into the Halloween spirit.
Giant, Living Dead Highlight Festive Fall Activities
MIA GRIFF ‘19 Staff Writer
CONCERTS: Kanye West at Key Arena – October 19 (all ages, tickets starting at $50) Young the Giant at Showbox SoDo – October 28 (all ages, tickets starting at $57) October is the best time of the year to see all of your favorite music artists! Currently the top artists playing in the Seattle area during this festive season are Maroon 5, Kanye West, and Young the Giant. Check ticketmaster.com for more information. HAUNTED HOUSES AND FARMS: Snohomish Stalker Haunted Farms – October 8 – 31 (tickets starting at $20)
Nightmare at Beaver Lake Haunted House – October 14 -16, 21-23, and 28-31 (tickets starting at $18) Lake Stevens Carleton’s Haunted Farm – October 1 – 31 (Tickets starting at around $15) Georgetown Morgue Haunted House – September 23 – October 31 (ages 12+, tickets starting at $15) Corn Maze at Bob’s Corn and Bonfires September 24 – October 31 (tickets starting at $13)
There are tons of haunted houses and farms happening during the Halloween season. Many of the haunted farms include nighttime Halloween paint balling, happening at Snohomish Stalker Haunted Farms and Lake Stevens Carleton’s Haunted Farms. Check www.seattlehaunts for more infor-
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HALLOWEEN THEMED: Halloween at Wild Waves – October 1 – 30 (tickets starting at $20) Flight of the Living Dead Trapeze Halloween Show – October 7 – 8 (ticket prices TBD) Haunted Nightmare at the Nile Golf Course – October 7 – 30 (tickets starting at $25) If you’re not interested in attending any concerts or haunted houses, there are plenty of other events happening in the greater Seattle area such as Halloween at Wild Waves and Haunted Golf Courses. Just make sure to get your tickets in advanced before they sell out!
Hanks Helps “Sully” Reach New Heights NOAH PINGUL ‘19 Staff Writer
“Sully” starts off with a terrifying vision of what could have happened to 155 people, if Captain Sullenberger had not followed his instincts when he lost both engines over New York City. Flight 1549 left Laguardia airport with 155 people on board, seconds after take off the plane struck a flock of birds. This caused both engines to fail at a low altitude, making a return to any nearby airport unlikely. With little time to think Captain Sully landed the plane in the Hudson River.
“Watching the flight land... is still nerve wracking and nail biting” Watching the flight land on the ice cold river, despite knowing the result, is still nerve wracking and nail biting. Tom Hanks and Aaron Eckhart, play brilliantly in the roles of the two protagonists Chesley Sullenberger and Jeff Skiles. The dialogue is fantastic, the movie is paced well, and is engaging from the first scene to the last. “Sully” is a very exciting and entertaining movie. Although it is still too early to know what will be nominated this year, people should expect to see “Sully” show up at the Oscars more then once.
Grandma Meets Skater Boy MIMI JURION ‘17 Editor-in-Chief
This year’s seniors are the last 90s kids left at Prep to leave a legacy of fashion trends from their childhood generation- capturing the essence of off-theshoulder shirts worn by Sandy in “Grease” and Rachel Greene’s stylish mom jeans in “Friends.” As always during the fall season, turtlenecks, bomber jackets and boyfriend jeans are staple items. Some trending pieces include bodysuits, jumpsuits, parachute pants, lace-up tops, flare jeans and jumpers which can always be layered with a cozy fur-lined jacket. Quick and easy outfit ideas for a rushed 7am morning can apply to both girls and guys alike- joggers and a Lululemon athletic top paired with Air-Maxs is a refreshed look for any day. This season, Seattle Prep’s stereotypical “preppy” style adopts edgier accessories such as chokers- whether a string or leather cord.
Students Channel 90s Fashion
Another accessory is a Parisian favorite- a small scarf or bandana tied artfully on the nape of the neck. Some material trends also include mesh, velvet, silk, corduroy and suede, which were worn interchangeably during New York Fashion Week 2016. Supermodels Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid wore over the knee suede boots, and New York socialite and fashion inspiration Olivia Palermo displayed her lace-up pointy flats in her front row seat next to the runway. Senior Ellie Beshlian is often called “hipster” or “artsy” because of her eye-pleasing wardrobe of oversized polar bear t-shirts or thrifted jackets that we may accidentally stumble upon in our grandpa’s closet. Her fashion inspirations include Emily Weiss, Matthew Grey Gubler and most characters from “Freaks and Geeks” and “That 70s Show.” When asked how she describes her style, Ellie confidently confided, “my style is best described as stylish grandma meets skater boy.”
Photo: Mimi Jurion ‘17 Senior Ellie Beshlian models her take on Fall Fashion trends. Beshlian describes here unique style as “grandma meets skater boy.”
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Athletic Commitments 2016-2017
The following athletes recently committed to play NCAA sports Collin Welp- Basketball- UC Irvine Aaron Nettles- Basketball- Seattle University Chinwe Ezeonu- Basketball- San Jose State University Sophie Hirst- Soccer- Boston College Helena Reichling- Soccer- University of Washington Look for interviews with these athletes in the November 8th issue of The Panther.
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EDITORS: PAUL WINEBRENNER ‘17 & SOPHIE PIACENTINI ‘19
Girls Swim Crawls its Way Towards State
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PAUL WINEBRENNER ‘17 Sports Editor
s the long hard swim season kicks off, the colors outside begin to change from leafy green into autumn gold. One constant color however, is the deep blue of the pool shattered each morning, all too early by the hard working Prep Girls Swim Team. The Panther sat down with Cameron Smith ’17 to learn the details of being a Swim Team Captain. PW: “How difficult has it been adjusting to a new swim coach (The fourth in as many years at Prep)?” CS: “Not very hard at all actually. With Prep swimming, my job is really to help coach and teach the younger members what to do by demonstrating and answering
questions. The schedule is tough, but since I do all my workouts at club swim, I don’t have to work too much at practice with the girls.” PW: “Has adjusting to the AP homework load made the club and school swim schedules harder to manage?” CS: “It has certainly been hard, but the benefit of free periods is that I can do most of the work I have to at school rather than at home. That’s especially beneficial to me because in the
evening I become very focused for the next day’s club practice, which keeps me from focusing well on my homework. When I’m not focused, the homework takes way more time and becomes a lot more tedious.” PW: “Is your mentality different as you attempt to repeat your accomplishment of winning the 500-meter free style title for the 4th year in a row?” CS: “No, definitely not. The first few years it just seemed to happen which gave me a lot of confidence, now that has led to my mentality where I convince myself that I don’t lose. Often that’s not the case but I try to
“I don’t lose” -Cameron Smith ‘17
peak my speed at the right times which lets me win the most important races, like those in state.” PW: “With the large influx of new swim team members, is being a captain more challenging with so many more girls looking up to you?” CS: “No, so far this year it has been really fun to have so many new girls on the team, all of whom look up to me rather naturally in swim practice. I enjoy the challenge of helping to teach them and setting an example for them to follow once they reach senior year.” Evidently the swim team is in good hands as Cameron Smith races for her 5th state title in 4 years. Best of luck and Roll Prep! Photo: Sophie Piacentini ‘19
Panther Defense Shines in Homecoming Game Loss
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KELLEN KAVANAGH ‘18 Staff Writer
n paper, West Seattle Stadium is both Prep and O’Dea’s home field. Last Friday night, it was Prep who felt at home. Outnumbering the Irish fan section three to one, Panther fans came out in droves to watch the Metro league contest. Entertained by PULSE, a dance by the senior girls, and a new pep band to lead the cheers, Prep supporters won the battle for spirit by a landslide. Sadly, down below on the gridiron, it was O’Dea who held command of the game. Strong opening drives have become a trademark of the Panther’s offense this year. Unfortunately, after that initial drive, the Irish loaded the box, and applied pressure on junior quarterback Kalu Stricklin on nearly every play. Offensively, this was the story of the night with Stricklin struggling to get throws off and taking some serious hits from the massive O’Dea defensive line. Conversely, the Panthers ran the ball surprisingly well despite this pressure
and broke through the line for downfield gains. On the other side of the ball however, things were much different. The Panthers held O’Dea’s fiery offense to only 24 points— their lowest total all season. The defense felt good about its performance, especially junior safety Peter Lydon ‘18, who said, “It was a good game for the most part. We played a good team and I felt we gave them our best. We definitely improved as a whole. It’s never fun to lose but we will put it behind us and get ready for the weeks ahead.” If Prep can win three more games, a third place finish in Metros is achievable and would set the Panthers up for a good seeding in the state tournament. O’Dea improves to 5-0 and is now ranked 8th in the state by MaxPreps.com. O’Dea soundly defeated Blanchet 49-15 earlier this year, which hopefully gives an idea about how Aaron Maul’s team will play against his former team in Prep’s huge rivalry game.
Fantasy Football a Competitive Way to Bond MARK MCCLEAN ‘19 Staff Writer
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or many who don't understand the competitiveness of Fantasy Football, it can be seen as a waste of one's times. Fortunately, the students at Seattle Prep understand. Sophomore Matthew Layton disagrees with this sentiment, “I love fantasy football because it is competitive and I can rub it in my friends’ faces when I bring home the ship.” Senior Will Lewis, who sees fantasy football more as a way to bond with friends, said, ”I really feel like fantasy football is just a great way for friends to come together through a good old fun game of football.” Not only do people at Prep love fantasy football, but they also feel that it teaches life lessons. Just ask Senior Daniel Hendricks, who said, “Fantasy football prepares you for life.”
When asked to elaborate Hendricks added, “Fantasy football is kind of like a job, you have to do your work each day or you will never be successful.” When asked what is appealing about fantasy football, students gave a variety of answers. Sophomore Charlie Rodgers said “What I think is so appealing about Fantasy football is the opportunity to expand my football horizon. Another thing that is appealing, is the ability to joke around with my friends after I whoop them.” Senior Josh Flor said, “To me, what is so appealing about fantasy football is the possibility of bragging rights over my friends for the rest of the year. Once you win a Fantasy Football title, it can never be taken away from you.” As anyone who has been listening to the conversations around Prep has already figured out, Fantasy Football has taken over Prep.
Photo: Myles Nowak ‘19 The Seattle Prep Football Team takes the field before the Homecoming Game against HC. Jaxon Woodward ‘18 leads the charge with the Panthers flag followed by the rest of their team.
Bowling Team Strikes Gold with Inaugural Season DANNY BOWERS ‘19 Staff Writer
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newly available club sport is sweeping the halls of Seattle Prep. The sport of bowling is being introduced as a winter extra-curricular activity for all girls. Mike Massoth will be the head coach and he encourages all girls who are interested to try out. Massoth is a professional bowler who got to know Seattle Prep through his head coaching job of the JV baseball team. Massoth previously coached the boys and girls bowling teams at Bothell High School. At Bothell, Massoth guided the girls to state all three years he coached them. Coach Massoth is very well liked by baseball players such as Stuart Schultz ‘18 who said: “Yeah he’s a great coach and from what I have heard, a great bowler. He’s a positive influence and a man I look up to as a role model. I just wish he would make a boys bowling team too.”
Adding a bowling team also means adding another athletic option for girls to play during the winter season. Some prospective bowlers believe it also will not be a huge time commitment due to no practice every Friday. Practice for the Panther bowling team will take place at the University of Washington bowling alley in the basement of the HUB on the UW campus. Although many boys are upset that there will not be a boys bowling team, they are still hopeful for next year and are encouraged to cheer on the team. Coach Massoth hopes many girls will join and believes it will be a, “fun, learning experience for newcomers and a way for more experienced bowlers to show their talents. It’s a good opportunity to meet new people and form new friendships through competition.” Massoth welcomes all girls to try out in winter if they have free time and want to learn how to bowl like an expert. Tryouts will be held in early November.
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Question Woman Goes Online
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For over 15 years, The Panther has published its back page feature, “Question Woman,” on the last page of every issue. Now, not only can “Question Woman”
be found here on the Back Page of The Panther, but also online at www.seapreppanther.org/category/video
“What is your favorite Seasonal Starbucks Drink?” “Plain Grande Skinny Latte” -Coach Scott
“Ice Water” -Sofia Gutierrez ‘18
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THROW BACK
The Panther staff of the mid 1950s (pictured above was heralded for their achievements as reporters, editors and photographers. The Panther staff received local recognition from the Pacific Slope School Press Association and from the Quill and Scroll Association, and maintained a circulation of 1,500 copies, distributing the paper throughout Seattle and to various other cities.
1953: The Panther reaches an all time circulation high
In honor of Seattle Prep’s 125th A n n i v e r s a r y, each month, The Panther will look back on a piece of Seattle Prep history.