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Borgia has had many administration changes in the past, but the changes set for next year will be one of the biggest changes the school has ever undergone. Starting next year, the administration will have a new position, assistant principal. The assistant principal will take on the roles of the current dean of students and more, meaning that the dean of students position will no longer be needed in the future; however, Brad Bruns wiil continue to be activities director. Rob Struckhoff, who is currently the dean of mathematics and science and a science teacher himself, will be the assisant principal for the 2014-2015 school year. He is very eager to take on the new position. “I am very excited about my new role as assistant principal,” said Struckhoff. “It will be a new challenge for me, but I feel I am ready for it. I love the students and staff here at Borgia and look forward to working with them in a new way.” The assistant principal position will be a big role. George Wingbermuehle, the school’s president, said the position will take on the roles of the current academic deans as well as the dean of students. Struckhoff also said he will perform other duties as assistant principal, including managing student discipline, observing classrooms, coordinating substitute teachers and managing the new Project Lead the Way program. He also will be working closely with Kevin Mabie, the principal, in a variety of administrative areas. Because Struckhoff will be taking the new position of assistant principal next year, he will no longer be teaching. Although he is excited and ready for the challenge the position of assistant principal has to offer, he does admit that he will miss teaching. “I will definitely miss grading papers late at night,” joked Struckhoff. “I will mostly miss, however, the interaction with students in the classroom. As a teacher, you grow close to many students. I’ll do my best as assistant principal to get to know as many students as I can, but it won’t be the same as in a classroom setting. Luckily, I will still get to coach baseball, and this will allow me the opportunity to still teach and watch students develop at a more personal level.” From the usage of iPads, email addresses and many other changes Borgia has gone through, this change is yet another way in which the school is growing.
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After 20 years teaching at Borgia, Sue Bright, music director, has decided to retire at the end of the 2014 school year. Robert Jasper, 1999 Borgia graduate, is planning to step in as the new music director. Bright has taught Music Theory, Mixed Chorus, Intro to Music, Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band and Chamber Choir. Plus, she leads Soul Singers. “Borgia has meant a lot to me. It’s given me the advantage of teaching music in a Christian environment,” said Bright. Bright plans to visit from time to time, but she also plans to spend time with loved ones, travel and enjoy some baseball games. “I decided to retire because I wanted to share more time with my husband,” said Bright. “He’s been retired for six years and we want to become snowbirds, enjoy some Cardinal games in Florida and maybe go down to Key West.” Bright first met Jasper, a tuba player, when he was a student at Borgia. Jasper is currently teaching music at Sparta, Ill. “I have been mentoring him since he started teaching six years ago. He was a fairly decent tuba player. He’s been doing a great job over in Sparta, Ill., and I think he’ll be a good change for Borgia,” said Bright. She has been working all year to make the transition for Jasper easier. “I’m working on picking out the marching music now for him for next year since I know the kids and how they play,” said Bright. “I’ve also kept a diary all this year so he knows when things happen and how they work.” Jasper took Band, Jazz Band, Chorus and Music Theory taught by
Bright during his high school years. Being a student of Bright’s, Jasper has an idea of how she runs her classes. “Right now I teach at Sparta High School and our programs are very similar. We both teach band and chorus classes. Since I am a former student of Mrs. Bright and have gone through her program, I know her philosophies and what her expectations are,” said Jasper. “We are good friends and we are working together to make this transition as easy as possible for everyone involved.” Bright will be missed by many students. Rachel Grayson, junior trumpet player, is disappointed to see her leave. “Mrs. Bright has always wanted what’s best for her students. Her dedication to the music department today has been the same strong dedication since she first started,” said Grayson. “It will be sad to see her go, but she has left her legacy.” Ben Holtmeyer, graduate of 2012, knows how Bright cares about her students. Holtmeyer was a member of percussion for marching band and concert band. “It will definitely be a different band. She cares about her students’ success; she knows your best can be better. Mrs. Bright made the band what it is. It is going to be weird not seeing (her) with the band,” said Holtmeyer. “I wish her all the best and I hope she still comes around Borgia.” Bright will be missed at Borgia; however, students are looking forward to Jasper and seeing the changes. “I only ask that you work as hard for me as you did for Mrs. Bright,” said Jasper. “I’m incredibly excited to be given this chance to teach the music students at Borgia and am ready to get started.”
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St. Francis Borgia Regional High School has long been regarded as an academic haven for some of the best and brightest pupils; a school envisioned as a community of inquisitive learners.” Yes, it seems as though the halls of Borgia are brimming with talent and achievement difficult to find in the school’s contemporaries. However, with as much success as each of Borgia’s students have experienced, two must be recog nized annually as the most academically prestigious, at the top of their class: the valedictorian and salutatorian. The SFBRHS student handbook states that the students who receive these hon ors “must have the highest cumulative GPA in their class” in addition to requirements such as completed honors and foreign language credits and service as an officer in at least one student club or organization. And even though, from a spectator’s perspective, it may seem as though honorees must retain intangible amounts of brainpower, class of 2014 valedictorian Calvin Korba prefers not to think of the title as a measure of intelli gence. “I am certainly not the smartest in my class,” said Korba. “While smarts may play a small factor, I think valedictorian is more about taking the initiative. I hope it shows that I worked hard to pursue my goals.” This year’s salutatorian, Jacob Wunderlich, echoed Korba’s admirable recognition of his peers. “It feels good to be recognized, but I do know that a lot of other people worked just as hard as I did,” he stated. No matter how important to each the honor may be, Korba and Wunderlich both agree that their parents were their biggest source of inspiration.
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“My biggest inspiration has probably been my mom. She grew up in a highly dysfunctional family but wanted a better life and worked tirelessly to put herself through Mizzou law school,” said Wunderlich. “That kind of courage really pushed me to work hard and never give up.” Korba’s influence was more lighthearted: a friendly wager between he and his parents was more the incentive. “I’ve kind of had this bet since grade school that I would be the valedictorian,” he joked. But even with a certain level of inspiration, Korba and Wunderlich still found inevitable procrastination as their strongest adversary. “I am a chronic procrastinator,” confessed Korba. “I wouldn’t say it has caused me to underperform; it has just caused me a lot of unnecessary stress.” Wunderlich put a particular emphasis on the ever-so-deadly “senioritis”. While he admitted his senior classes are demanding and challenging, the most difficult part of school is finding the motivation and time to actually complete assignments and to study for tests. “This is a dangerous combination resulting in lots of late nights and habitual procrastination,” he quipped. Nevertheless, these bright, young minds have scaled the scholarly peaks to earn their titles. So what are their tips for aspiring valedictorians and salutatorians? “Grades aren’t everything, and neither is earning the title of valedictorian or salutatorian,” advised Wunderlich. As for Korba, relaxation is the fundament of academic success. “You’ll work better if you aren’t so worried about it,” he stated. In the end, Wunderlich posed some simple tidbits of wisdom for the future generations of students. “I’ve found that showing teachers respect goes a very long way...and doing your homework probably doesn’t hurt either.”
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THE FUTURE One week a child wants to be a ballerina, the next week, a scientist and the next, a missionary. Needless to say, young people have the world at their feet, allowing them to dream to their heart’s capacity. The same seems to be true with many Borgia students. Except, as college nears, dreams are met with a sense of tension and indecisiveness. Junior Joe Tochtrop has known for quite some time that he would like to be a game designer. “Games compared to other artistic mediums are very new and hold a lot of potential for artistic expression,” he said. “I want to be a part of that.” But he remembers being a kindergartner who envisioned himself on stage, shredding on the guitar, with immense crowds cheering for him. Ted Reidy, senior, can relate. He wants to be a music producer. “I do not think I would be happy without music being part of my job,” Reidy said. When he was in the third grade, he dreamt of being a lawyer because his sister Megan, class of 2010, wanted to be a doctor. “I had to be something equally as good,” Reidy said. Bill Stevison said one’s career choice should not be negatively influenced by other people. He wanted to become a teacher because he had a passion for learning and being around children. His parents, who were teachers, desperately tried to get him to forget about teaching. For them, being a teacher was riddled with student issues and intense parent-teacher conferences. Following their advice, he entered college as a journalism major. After the first class, he switched to an education major. Stevison received minors in psychology and theology. He also spent a year in the Americorps, the American Peace Corps, proving that a person always has options. “Don’t let anyone pressure you into something,” he said. Nicholas Ratcliff, freshman, also has a passion for teaching. Thanks to his eighth-grade teacher, he wants to be an English teacher. That teacher is now a history teacher at Borgia: Nathan Caldwell.
But when he was little, he pictured himself as an astronaut. “I thought space was pretty cool when I was a kid,” he said, “but I didn’t know about all the training.” For freshman Claire Emke, becoming a beautician is her goal, despite her old dream of becoming a nurse. “I love working with hair and makeup,” she said. “I’ve always loved it, even when I was a little!” Ramona Slayton said not knowing what lies ahead is perfectly natural. “You’re going to change your minds. It’s part of growing,” she said. However, she knew she wanted to be an art teacher from a very young age. Art was a big part of her life; her sister taught art and her mother was an artist. Senior Adam Meyer also was influenced by family members. When he was young, Meyer was inspired by his uncle and grandfather who were both carpenters. But now, he aspires to start his own accounting business. “I want to feel accomplished at running a successful business,” he said. Many students, even seniors, find themselves searching career lists and taking job quizzes. They’re in good company since many high schoolers can’t decide on a career just yet. Senior Bridget Smith, who used to want to be a nun, has many possible futures to choose from. She either wants to be an artist, an art therapist or a missionary of some sort. “I don’t want to sit in an office all day and do work. I want to be creative,” she said. “I don’t want to do mundane work; I want to be able to express myself.” For those who have not decided, there is still time. “Pray about it,” Stevison said. “Pray for some guidance, and pay attention for an answer.”
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Capturing a Career, One Camera Flash Emily atPricea Time
At Borgia, there are many specialized classes, experiences and opportunities available to students to help them prepare for their chosen futures. Senior Bethany Ottens is one student who has chosen to take advantage of all of Borgia’s opportunities that apply to her so that she could begin to become specialized in her chosen field of photography. Ottens also has taken some aspects of her education into her own hands by doing as much as possible outside of school to learn more and become even more skilled as a prospective photographer. “I want to be a professional photographer who travels for magazines, such as National Geographic, capturing different ways of life,” said Ottens. “After having grown up in rural Franklin County here in Missouri, I see that as an important job.” Ottens loves to take pictures and has even won some awards for it. She competes in the Washington Fair every year and annually wins several blue ribbons. “One contest I entered was put on by Studio Altius in 2012. I
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entered the travel category and won first place with a picture of the Navy Pier in Chicago,” said Ottens. Though Ottens prides herself on being a great photographer, that is not her only skill. Ottens has taken almost every art class available at SFBRHS. She has taken Intro to Art, Drawing I, II and III, Painting I and II, Pottery I and II and Woodcarving I. Besides this multitude of art classes, Ottens has taken Photographic Design and an independent study on darkroom photography. She plans to attend Fontbonne University in St. Louis, and after graduating there, plans to attend Hallmark Photography Institute in Massachusetts. Currently, she takes some senior pictures and photo shoots for local businesses. She said she plans to continue this in her life. “I want to work for National Geographic, but I would also enjoy taking pictures for bands and designing their album covers,” Ottens said. “I would also enjoy starting my own personal business to take family, pet and child portraits, wedding photos and just whatever else comes my way.”
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Blake Van Leer, senior, is planning his future like every other student in his class. Van Leer’s plans, however, are not going to lead him to college. Van Leer signed up for the United States Army in January. “I decided to join the Army because I wanted to give back to my community and all the people who have given me opportunities in my life,” said Van Leer. He has had several family members serve in the Air Force and Navy, but never the Army. He has thought about joining since he was a child. “As a kid, I always thought that it looked like a cool job,” said Van Leer. “I first thought about joining in my early years of grade school. When high school rolled around, I decided, finally, that is what I wanted to do.” Van Leer will enter with the rank of private first class on account of earning his Eagle Scout certificate. He will train to be a mechanic and crew chief on an AH-64 Apache helicopter. “Being a mechanic and crew chief has two jobs in one. As a mechanic, I will be making sure that the Apache helicopter is maintained and up-to-date,” he said. “I will make repairs and fix them as problems occur. As a crew chief, I will be in charge of a crew that works on the Apache helicopter. I will also have the job of going into the field
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if an Apache helicopter has a malfunction or is shot down. I will have to be flown in and try to fix the helicopter to get it out of harm’s way.” Van Leer has started to get a jump on the physical training that he will go through. He leaves for basic training on May 27 and will travel to Fort Jackson in South Carolina for nine weeks and one day. “I am preparing for basic by taking part in the school’s weightlifting class. I also work out on my own and make sure to run a few times a week. Workouts consist of lifting weights and running,” said Van Leer. “Also, focusing on push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups which are the most crucial parts of training. I also eat healthy foods to help my body stay in a fit condition.” Van Leer will get his station assignment in December. He has no fear about serving overseas. “If my job sends me overseas, then I will have to go. I have no problem going overseas to serve my country. That is part of my motivation to give back to the community,” said Van Leer. “I will go in an instant so anyone back home does not have to worry about the dangers of war and to ensure that all can sleep at night.” Van Leer said he is more than prepared to graduate high school and serve his country bravely.
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SENIORS PASS ON THE TORCH
It is finally time to bid the Class of 2014 adieu. As seniors begin to leave Borgia, juniors eagerly look toward the stressful yet exciting opportunities senior year has to offer. Different opinions exist on exactly what senior year is like. Some students claim it’s an easy, carefree year to be spent having fun and spending time with friends. Others claim it’s even more difficult than prior years, primarily because of the college and scholarship hunt. “I’ve heard it’s easy and it’s fun,” said junior Christina Raymo. “I’ve also heard that both choosing and getting into college can be stressful.”
Junior Jacob Smith also shared his opinion about senior year. “I have heard about the deadly senioritis,” he said, “and that it can be stressful applying for colleges.” Despite negative opinions, juniors are still looking forward to their final year of high school. The Class of 2015 will soon own the title as the upperclassmen of the school, leading the student body in activities, clubs and sports. “I am really looking forward to getting to build my own schedule for the most part,” Smith said, “and taking more of the classes I want to take.” With senior year comes the chance for
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new experiences and new opportunities. lege search. Seniors have the opportunity to experience Senior Josh Brehe advised juniors to prom, graduation and cutting in the lunch focus more on the friendships and relationline. However, the year is not completely ships that they’ve made at Borgia. stress-free. For most students, one particular “Don’t worry too much about grades,” pressure remains constant throughout the Brehe said. “Worry about your classmates year. and yourself. Love is all that matters.” The college search Rachael Rice reminded rapidly becomes more juniors of a similar idea: “WORRY ABOUT YOUR serious. During their “Don’t stay angry at one CLASSMATES AND final year, seniors another because you only YOURSELF. LOVE IS ALL must finalize college get one senior year.” THAT MATTERS.” options and diligently Michael Maune wants -JOSH BREHE apply for college juniors to make their colschollege decisions carefully. arships. “Don’t go where your friends go,” he “I don’t know where I said. “If family is important to you, keep it want to go to college and am in the same state. If there are better opportunities outside the state, chase them.” Senior David Anderson agreed with Maune. “If you’re worried about leav-
confused about career options,” Smith said. “Indecision scares me.” For some, the very thought of leaving home and experiencing a new chapter in life is both exciting and scary at the same time. “I fear growing up the most,” Raymo said, “mainly because you have more adult responsibilities.” Luckily, many graduating seniors from the Class of 2014 are willing to share their own wisdom about senior year and the col-
ing home, pick a place where you can come home if you have to,” said Anderson. “But not somewhere where you’ll be tempted to come home every weekend.” While college decisions may be stressful, seniors agree that overall, senior year is one to be remembered. The Outlet | 13
Long-Lasting Memories Chelsea Hill Outlet Staff Writer
A full four years of high school is coming to an end for the seniors. They have won state championships, celebrated 50 years of Borgia Theatre, made some of the best Knightly News Live episodes and created fond memories they can bring with them for the rest of their lives. “For my freshman year speech exam, I spilled Mr. Buchheit’s soda all over the Honors Speech papers. He walked out of the room he was so mad. You know, I got an A on every speech, except for that one.” “Rehgan Marquart fainted at the zoo over the summer. They dumped a bucket of water on her, too.” “One time I tripped Calvin Korba in Advanced Algebra with Mrs. Snider and he told me to go back to India.” “I’ve learned that Mitchell Hammack loves getting quarters from slot machines!”
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“First week of freshman year, I tripped down the stairs and fell on the varsity football team.” “One time Allison Mitchell punched me in the face. It was awesome.” “Señor Thompson gave me a detention on my first day of freshman year.” “Last year for one of my speeches, I accidentally smushed bananas onto the floor, and the pudding flew out of my mixer.”
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Have a Six Flags Summer! Don Engemann Outlet Staff Writer Ask any Borgia student what amusement park they have visited the most, and the answer will almost always be “Six Flags.” The park is very popular among people of all ages, and it is most popular in the summer. This has interested many of Borgia’s seniors to consider working there for a summer job. The park opened in 1971 and has continued operations ever since. The park has nine roller coasters and other amusement rides for less adventurous guests and younger children. It also features shows, special concert events and a variety of food choices. All these attractions require a large number of employees, and that’s where Tyler Jacquin, junior; Logan Morton and Doug Eggers, seniors, come in. They are among those who work at Six Flags in a variety of jobs. Some of their jobs include management of food services, concession carts, ride operations and entertainment. Many Six Flags employees find their jobs fun and enjoyable. Several of them report they enjoy being with friends, the nice working environment, meeting new people and learning new things. Jacquin applied for a job at Six Flags at the suggestion of Tim Buchheit. He thought that it would allow Tyler to get more experience as a theater technician. Jacquin said he enjoys that he is “able to expand and continue his skills in technical theater.” Jacquin also said he enjoys the free parking and discounts on souvenirs and other items sold at the park. Although their jobs at Six Flags are fun and enjoyable, seniors agree that there are some cons to their jobs as well. Common complaints are heat, strict regulations, impatient customers, disorganized scheduling and the variety of working hours. “I enjoy my job at Six Flags, but I think that the large variety of working hours is an issue,” said Morton, manager of the Johnny Rockets restaurant. “Sometimes I work afternoon and evening shifts, but some shifts last until midnight.” Seniors also shared advice for people who are interested in applying for a job at Six Flags. They warned that the job requires a huge commitment of time and hard work. “It’s a great and fun real-life job experience,” said Jacquin, “however, you should be prepared to work for long periods of time, about 45 hours per week.” Borgia seniors interviewed also agreed and recommended that others should give the job a try. They said the job is fun and a great preparation for life. “It’s a good experience that teaches you more about the world outside Washington,” said Eggers. “Just give it a shot and see if you like it!”
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The Troller Lurks Tommy Ruether Outlet Staff Writer
As the seniors’ high school careers come to a close, mysteries and loose ends from these four years are wrapping up. However, one often forgotten-about mystery is left unanswered: Who is the “Troller”? The self-proclaimed “Troller” began leaving small troll dolls with an attached note on doorsteps, cars and various other places for 2014 class members since their junior year. From then on, the Troller has been lurking in the shadows, dispensing these “creepy” dolls. “I was one of the first people trolled,” said senior Calvin Korba. “I had a lot of people over that night, and when everyone left, there was a troll on my car.” When first found, these dolls caused a major stir, mainly because of how creepy many found them to be. With their spiky hair and strange messages, some were not so pleased to find these dolls at their homes. “Mine had a picture of me as a baby with it,” said senior Madison Nelson. Conspiracy floats around the Troller’s identity. After the first strike, most members of the senior class had their own opinions as to who this person, or people, may be. Fingers have been pointed at individuals such as Josh Brehe and Andrew McClure. Some believe it’s a joint effort between Carrie Leach, Olivia Haddox, Bethany Haskins, Emmy Fry and Clara Blatt. “I feel honored and betrayed,” Brehe said about his accusation, “because I wish I could be, and I wish this lie people built up was true.” Brehe wasn’t the only one to make a statement. McClure broke his silence, too. “Well, I’ve been trolled ... and I’m too lazy and could never build
up that much effort,” laughed McClure. Leach, who spoke on behalf of her group of friends, was not too pleased with the allegations made against them. “We are NOT the Troller,” she said. “I don’t get why everyone thinks it’s us. How do they even get all these dolls?” Those left wondering about the true identity of the Troller will not have to wait much longer. In an attached note to senior Cameron Rolf’s doll, the Troller said he/she would reveal his or her identity “I will reveal myself at the end of senior soon. year,” the Troller scribed in Rolf’s message. “Scout’s promise.” Now, as the school year’s clock finishes its final ticks, it seems the Troller is running out of time. And still, many seniors are left troll-less. “I kind of spite the Troller,” said Tess Killmade. “Why am I not good enough to get trolled?!” Well, Troller, if you’re reading this, the senior class is ready for some answers. With the final days of the school year wrapping up, they are calling for you to rise from your shadows and reveal your true identity before this
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Senior Erin Hillerman signs her letter of intent to NJCAA Division I school, Mineral Area College, for volleyball.
As much as Borgia is known as academia, it is perhaps equally well-acquainted with success in other fields: the court, the diamond, the pitch. Dozens of state championship boards plastered throughout the gym contain the names of athletes who have gone on to shape careers of their game, so it is only fitting that this year's class of 2014 boasts similar athletic talent emboldened by the few taking their game to the collegiate level. However, transitioning their competitive aptitude from high school to the next stage has been no quick realization. According to most, the love for their respective games blossomed from an early age. "I have been playing for as long as I can remember," said senior and soon-to-be Missouri State University soccer player Kevin Birk. "I grew up playing with two older brothers, and it was something that I always just enjoyed." Valparaiso softball signee Taylor Nadler paralleled Birk's sentiment. "I've been playing since I was about four or five, so that would make it about 14 years," said Nadler. However, a solid foundation in a sport of choice often isn't enough to level up in the athletic world. Often, simply gaining positive notoriety is the key step. "It helps displaying interest in the college, but for softball there are camps and college exposure tournaments," said Nadler. "You usually have to call the coach and let them know you are interested, and it helps by going to a number of their camps." Birk said there was much in the same way for soccer. Although there are exceptions, oftentimes the athletes must make the first step in notifying coaches they would like to be scouted at upcoming regular season games, tournaments or showcase events.
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Cameron Rolf Outlet Staff Writer But even after this first contact has been made, it's still important to sort out the perfect fit from all the colleges interested, said future Maryville University baseball southpaw Mitchell Hammack. "The process is very long. It starts at the end of sophomore year and continues until you finally find a college to go to," said Hammack. "After all the searching and college visits, Maryville just seemed like the perfect place for me." Birk found his perfect college fit at Missouri State after much deliberation. "I took visits to Wisconsin-Green Bay and Loyola-Chicago and was also just starting to hear from Central Arkansas, Dayton and Kentucky," he said. "There were also rumblings from my coaches right before I verbally committed that Ohio State and Michigan State were interested, but I had really found a great fit in Springfield." No matter how long and arduous the journey has been up to this point, these select sportsmen have much to be proud of. They, along with fellow college signees Jake Erwin (soccer, East Central College), Emily Grahl (soccer, SIUE), Janie Arand (basketball, Missouri S&T) and Erin Hillerman (volleyball, Mineral Area College), have proven their abilities and, for most, realized their dreams. "It is really just a dream come true," said Birk. "I just really want to make the most of this opportunity that I have been given."
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Borgia Baseball
for the Win
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Borgia has entered into its spring sports season and all teams are training to fulfill their dreams. One team that is gunning to get another state title is the varsity baseball team. The Borgia baseball team has had trouble for the past five years in getting a state title. Head Coach Rob Struckhoff is pushing his team hard to make it to the top. “To start off the season we had very difficult tryouts,” said Struckhoff. “Many of the guys who came out were very strong, and the decisions of whom to cut were very difficult.” The varsity team had 20 boys try out for a team that regularly only holds 16 players. And on top of the large numbers, Struckhoff had to overcome the overlapping basketball and baseball seasons. “We had five guys still in their basketball seasons, and we, as coaches, had to make the difficult choice to keep spots open for them and see if they were players we wanted,” said Struckhoff. This meant that after a week-long tryout, Struckhoff still didn’t have the full team he wanted, and with his first game only a week away, his first setback came into view. After tryouts, the team comprised of many young teammates, only had four days of practice before being thrust into their spring jamboree, which comprised of : Sullivan Potosi and Fox High. “We had to get to school at 7:45 on a Saturday morning to board the bus and arrive on time to the jamboree,” said Nate Hillermann, junior. Hillermann is entering his second year playing for Struckhoff, and he knew what was expected of him. Hillermann also had a personal setback that made beginning his new season difficult. “I had hurt my shoulder and elbow this summer playing Legion baseball, and it still is not at 100 percent,” Hillermann said. The team had a few shoulder injuries to deal with. Jack Hoey, Justin Molitor and John Himmelberg all had injuries restricting their play. But, as they tested the waters at the jamboree, it seemed that Struckhoff had gotten his hands on a possible winning team. “The boys did well, and I’m hopeful that with this team we can get to state and bring home a new title for Borgia,” said Struckhoff. As the boys start off their season, they have hurdles they know they have to overcome. With only 26 games in their season, the baseball team will have to work hard to get ahead in their AAA conference.
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Concussions, broken bones and sprained ankles. These have been countless unfortunate side effects that have accompanied playing sports since the dawn of time. But now, more than ever, athletes are being treated like precious objects to be handled with the utmost care, and new rules are being put in place to protect them. But the drawback of these rules? Some say they make sports much more boring to watch.
Consider football. Back in the day, it was a rough-and-tumble, no-holds-barred game that resulted in hundreds of injuries. And while the National Football League thankfully turned it into a safer, but still exciting game, the pendulum has now swung too far in the opposite direction these last few years. Put simply, commissioner Roger Goodell is trying to make football a tame sport that punishes violence—something football was meant to and should possess. One rule Goodell has put into effect is suspending players for large hits on other players. The game gets rough, and a big hit is often an instinctive reaction, as is another action Goodell recently banned: hitting players with the top of one’s helmet. People who get into sports, especially football, know the injury risks associated with it and are fully aware of what could happen to them. They play because they love the game the way it is and accept injuries as a part of the game. Changing the rules this
way only results in anger from the players. Quarterbacks are now nearly impossible to hit without receiving a penalty of some sort. Any hard hit or hit below the knees of a quarterback is a penalty. The change that has likely sparked the most anger from me and most other fans, however, is moving the kicker to the 35-yard line on kickoffs from the 25-yard line. Formerly, 16.4 percent of kickoffs resulted in touchbacks. Now a whopping 43.5 percent of kicks never leave the end zone. I think most people would agree with the statement that the kickoff return for a touchdown is one of the most exciting plays in football, and the near-banishment of them is idiotic. While football is the sport that is subject to the most rule changes, baseball has also jumped on the over-protection bandwagon. A couple months ago, I was incensed to hear that baseball was now no longer allowing a baserunner to collide with the catcher, instead now only al-
lowing a simple slide, leading to almost a sure out. This was always a controversial topic, but it really came to the forefront after the Giants’ Buster Posey broke his ankle in a collision, causing him to miss the rest of the season. And while baseball overall isn’t as violent a sport as football, the players should still know what they are getting into. Another unnecessary change is the changing of aluminum bats in Little League baseball to be more like wooden bats. It is meant to keep players from hitting the ball as hard in order to help prevent injuries to fielders from batted balls. This will drastically decrease offensive production and provide much less excitement for fans. The rule changes in sports to protect players have gained a lot of steam over the past few years, and it is greatly sacrificing entertainment for safety. Sports are far too popular for these rules to impact the ratings, but the displeasure is heard loud and clear, be it from me, other fans or the players themselves. The Outlet | 33
Flashback to Freshman Year Chelsea Hill Outlet Staff Writer
If flipping through a 2011 yearbook wasn’t enough, this throwback list of trends can really bring back memories from freshman year for the almost-graduated seniors. Before the cringes of embarrassment arise from thinking back to freshman year, allow the laughter of great memories to come first when reading this list.
Derrick Flannigan walked the halls. Silly bands were a hit. Facebook was at its peak. Tebowing was an addicting trend. “Tik Tok” and “Your Love Is My Drug” by Kesha were both on the Billboards Top 100. Aviators were the preference in sun protectors. Best-selling album of the year was Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now.” The most Googled person was Justin Bieber. The top trend of Twitter was the Gulf Oil Spill. “The Frein” was a popular Borgia dance move. Simon Cowell left “American Idol.” Netflix created a long-awaited iPhone app. The Haiti earthquake devastated the world. The one-take Old Spice commercial for “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like” was aired. The “Hide yo kids, hide yo wife” video went viral. “Toy Story 3” brought tears to everyone’s eyes. The final book in the Hunger Games trilogy, “Mockingjay,” was published. “Lost” unfortunately ended. “The Walking Dead” premiered. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” premiered. The latest iPhone was the iPhone 4. Rebecca Black’s “Friday” was the preferred style of torture. Shakira’s “Waka Waka” video came out. Dougie, jerking and cat daddy were popular dance moves for the rest of the world. The New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl. Spain won the FIFA World Cup which took place in South Africa. The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. iPads wouldn’t be a part of the Borgia initiative for two more school years!
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blood at the blood drive his senior year, like Janie Rudloff who was on the JV soccer team with Olivia Haddox who lives within walking distance of Borgia, as does Chris Holdmeyer who attended basketball games with Josh Kleekamp who was voted cutest couple with Parker Wehking who was in Photography her junior year with Allison Mitchell who shared an obsessive love of the Jonas Brothers with Samantha Graves who was in a Rec Activities class her senior year with Andrew McClure who played fantasy football with Jack Conroy who was Homecoming royalty with Carrie Leach who went on the German trip in the summer of 2013 with Bridget Smith who has been in a play at Borgia every year during her high school career with J.T. Buchheit who was in Scholar Bowl with Jimmy Pak who was in Spirit Leaders with Emmy Fry who has a brother who’s in the 2014 sophomore class at Borgia with the brother of Katie Compton whose family co-owns land with the family of Zac Schweissguth who went to Homecoming his freshman and senior year with Clara Blatt who had Honors Psychology her senior year with Doug Eggers who was in Scape Club with Nathan Snodgrass who produced KNL4 with Michael Maune who, during his sophomore year, often ate lunch with Bethany Ottens who was in Frau Siess’ homeroom with Josh Brehe who led the basketball student section his senior year with Jonah Leykam who went to Borgia Grade School with Margaret McGowan whose godmother is the mother of Emma Ritter who went on the ski trip her senior year with Bethany Haskins who was in Mr. Allen’s senior homeroom with Owen Lamb who drives a truck, like Joe Thatcher who went on Kairos #44 with Ted Reidy who was in Pottery II his senior year with Abbey Leach who was in Health Occupations with Kelli Arens who was a cocaptain on color guard with Taylor Nadler who likes to go hunting like Justin Horace who played football his freshman
year with Brendan Joyce who was in Chamber Choir with Brooke Ley who was in “God’s Favorite” with Tristan Dauer who was in Honors Intro to Drama class with Tyler Breckenkamp who was on the boys varsity basketball team his senior year with Kevin Birk who was in Accounting with Joe Helfrich who was Prom royalty with Rehgan Marquart who went to Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School with Marissa Gardner who will be rooming at UCM with Emma Darling who had a summer “F.R.I.E.N.D.S” trivia contest with Cole Rembecki who was in track with Calvin Korba who was in Student Council with Emily Grahl who was on the girls varsity basketball team all four years of high school with Janie Arand who is going to Missouri S&T like Michael Zaki who left Borgia for a small fraction of his high school career but returned like Lindsay Birke who was in Mrs. Vossbrink’s advisement with Zhea Abdulmajid who was in second semester Theology 4 with Jake Erwin who was in Honors Psychology with Blake Van Leer who was in Frau Siess’ homeroom with Jeremy Humphreys who enjoys fishing like Austin Gildehaus who went on the Steubenville retreat like Zach Mooney who has gone to campfires his senior year at the house of Andrew Timpe who was in a small group on Kairos #46 with Emily Holdmeier who is cousins with Jill Kampschroeder who was a football and basketball cheerleader with Shannon Mohesky who was in Mrs. Addison’s chemistry class her junior year with Allison Unnerstall whose Uncle Spencer taught Justin Lohmeyer who is in Video Productions class with Marcus Lampe who was in “Spamalot” with Brooke Blythe who has the same first name as Brooke Schrader who took pictures at Lions Lake for Homecoming her sopho-
more year with Kara Dolan who sat at lunch her senior year with Chelsea Kleekamp who was in Mr. Caldwell’s senior American History II class with Jared Kluba who went to St. Gertrude with Adam Gierer who was in Mrs. Hertlein’s advisement with Katie Eime who ran track with Cameron Rolf who was on the boys varsity soccer team with Adam Meyer who was in Mr. McKee’s homeroom with Stephanie Holdmeyer who managed the wrestling team with Amanda Smith who has never participated in a sport at Borgia like Ryan Hitchcock who didn’t begin attending high school at Borgia his freshman year just like Allison Sousan who has Honors Process of Composition with Emily Dyson who played volleyball for Our Lady of Lourdes alongside Emme Garbs who managed football for Korey Fumagalli who was in Mr. Allen’s senior homeroom with Nathan Frederick who was in German 4 with Tommy Ruether who went to a German concert in St. Louis with Frau Schmitt and Hanna Michels who was in Mr. Westhoff ’s Advanced English 2 her sophomore year with Baylee Godat who had Mrs. Russell’s second semester Gold 3 Honors Into to Drama her senior year with Alexis Ruether who went to see Blake Shelton in concert her sophomore year with Megan Jorcke who was in second semester Blue 2 Theology 4 her senior year with Max Hillermann who was in NHS with John Mauntel who took an underclassman from Borgia to Prom 2014 like Jacob Post who had Economics with Mr. Meyer his senior year with Alex Broom-Morse who, during his senior year, parked next to Aaron Priester who went to St. Gertrude’s Grade School with Tess Killmade who went to Florida for Nationals like Andrea Feldmann who was in Mr. McKee’s senior homeroom with Josh LaBeau who was in bowling class his second semester of his senior year with Carissa Kulpa who made a video for a project in Fr. Kevin’s sophomore Theology 2 class with Jacob Eckelkamp who hosted an after-dance party as did Tyler Baker who was in a play in eighth grade at Our Lady of Lourdes with Ben Kang who had English IV with Sam Conway who used to run cross country with Emily Price who was the editor-in-chief of this fab edition of The Outlet.