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Januar y 17, 2019

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I nfante M oves Up Broad Street

By Ricky Weipz '19 It was just two weeks after the Hawks clinched their fourth state title in six years, when Gabe Infante announced to the team that he would not be returning to coach the squad for a tenth year. Infante resigned as head coach of the football team to become a defensive assistant at Temple University.

The announcement came just over a week after the Owls hired Manny Diaz, who was the defensive coordinator at the University of Miami, as their head coach. ?He (Diaz) reached out to me,? said Infante. ?We kind of connected right away. Everything fell into place.?

Although this might have come as a surprise to some, it was a peaceful parting of ways.

Infante said, ?This has been my life?s work and it?s very difficult to leave. I love these kids and the program. It?s not an easy thing to let go.?

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(Photo: Philadelphia I nquirer)

Fast forward to just before the new year, when Diaz announced that he was leaving Temple to return and become the head coach of the Hurricanes. While Infante?s job might have been in danger, the school announced that they would honor the contracts of the coaches that Diaz previously hired before departing.

Coach Gabe I nfante leaves behind a stor ied progr am to become a defensive assistant at Temple.

Senior Ser vice Tr ip Set for Spr ing Break (Photo: St. Joe's Prep)

By Chr istian L ocantore ?19

Prep Students on a ser vice tr ip to I vanhoe, Vir ginia in 2018, j ust two hour s from Gamula (Guyan Valley), West Vir ginia.

Service immersion programs are an integral part of the Prep service experience, and during this upcoming spring break, another trip will take place.

Not many service trips have been held during spring break.

A few have happened in the past, and Mission & Ministry hopes to increase the number of immersion programs in the future during the spring break, especially by putting some focus on local trips.

When speaking to Mr. Poole on this matter, he said that "There has been an increased

focus on local service trips.

Currently, it is about a fiftyfifty split between local and out of the area trips."

This service immersion program will be a weeklong trip, starting on the 31st of March and ending on the 6th of April, going down to Gamula, West Virginia. In Gamula, West Virginia, the Prep will be working in accordance with the Appalachia Service Project in order to help the communities in Gamula.

The Appalachia Service Project is a non-governmental organization founded in 1969, (Continued on Page 2)

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News: 2-4 Features: 5-8

Enter tainment: 9, 12-14

Special I nser t: 10-11 Op/Deb: 14-16

Spor ts: 17-20

Prep Alum Overcoming Disability (Photo Courtesy of Kevin Gale '69)

By Alex Cabulong ?19 One warm September weekend, Kevin Gale `69 and his family were enjoying a cordial family reunion on a familiar Delaware beach. The temperature rose into the pleasant mid- seventies; gentle zephyrs off the Atlantic Ocean filled and warmed the surrounding air, and the repeated rolling of the surf onto the sand painted a serene picture.

While the ocean appeared calm, the danger for rip currents and riptides is always present. As the United States Lifesaving Association reports, ?rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore.?

Additionally, former Chief of Operations for the Ocean City Beach Patrol in Ocean City, New Jersey, Tom Mullineaux says that riptides are, ?narrow fast- moving areas of water traveling in an offshore direction.? These currents typically form where large volumes of water are returning to the ocean. The common misconception is that rip currents only form during periods of rough surf. As a matter of fact, rip currents are equally likely to form during calm ocean days.

These currents are not limited to forming on rough surf days.

As the family was swimming in the tepid Delaware waters, Mr. Gale was suddenly and unexpectedly trapped in a rip current. The rip current converged with the surf to form turbulent waters that sent Mr. Gale crashing into the sand, impacting the head and neck regions. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. The diagnosis suggested that Mr. Gale sustained significant damage to the C3 and C4 vertebrae in the neck. Unfortunately, the medical staff in-

K evin Gail '69's family has set up a web page to accept donations to cover his extreme medical expenses at HelpHopeL ive.or g formed the Gale family that in addition to the broken vertebrae, Mr. Gale also suffered a bruised spinal cord resulting in paralysis of the body below the neck. Currently, he needs a ventilator to breathe.

Today, Mr. Gale, with the assistance of numerous physicians, has started on the road to recovery. According to friends and family, ?before his tragic accident, Kevin had been run-

ning the Portland Workforce Alliance in Oregon which connects the region's employers and inner- city poor. Over the past 25 years, Kevin has helped literally tens of thousands of at- risk minority children find a path in life. Fifteen years ago, he lost his wife and lone daughter in a tragic car accident. Although devastated, Kevin had two sons to raise so he didn't have any time to wallow in grief. With trust in God,

he set about fulfilling his vocation as a father and is now getting a lot of love and support from two fine young men.

He is a remarkable man and, before the tragedy, was a daily communicant.?

The Gale family has Mr. Gale?s family has established a Help Hope Live, a national non- profit, to raise the $100,000 balance needed to meet his annual medical expenses, and are accepting donations for the con-

tinued medical support for their loving father. The Gale family continues to pray for his recovery. Thankfully, along with many prayers, Mr. Gale has begun to feel ?some sensation? in his lower extremities, beginning in his toes.

His friends and family ask to continue to keep in your prayers a devoted husband, father, and brother.

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themselves.

focused and dedicated on making warmer, safer, and drier living spaces for families in Appalachia, all the while providing a transformational service experience for their volunteers. This will be a more physically demanding service trip compared to others in the past. During this week, a group of students and two adult chaperones will go down to one of Appalachia?s Centers in Guyan Village in order to construct and repair, mainly working on houses. Some of the projects that the students will be working on are maintaining the roofs, walls, etc. for families who can not afford it

This service immersion program seems to be designed and intended for graduating seniors looking to finish their service hour requirement. When asking Mr. Poole on this, he agreed: ?Yeah, of course. This trip is meant to help any remaining seniors who have not yet finished their service hour requirements necessary to graduate.? While this trip is aimed towards seniors, juniors may still apply for this trip but seniors will be given priority when the forms are submitted.

If wanting to attend this trip, all forms can be found on the Prep website and should be turned in by February 1st.

(Photo: Appalachia Service Project)

Ser vice Oppor tunities Expand to Spr ing Break

The Appalachia Ser vice Proj ect relies on the help of thousands of volunteer s.

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Honor ing Depar ted Alumni

Shakespeare Competition Retur ns after 18 Year s

By Ned Bur ke ?19 For the first time in 18 years, a Prep student will compete in the English- Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition. After being selected from the Prep students who auditioned, David McCabe ?19 has advanced to the regional competition at the Arden Theatre in Philadelphia.

Fr. Char les Cur r ie, SJ '48 A critical advocate for social justice in the Jesuit education community, Fr. Charles Currie, SJ '48 recently passsed away.

community at Saint Joseph's University (1991-1997); and as a faculty member at Georgetown and Saint Joseph's.

Fr. Currie served as president of AJCU from 1997 to 2011. A revered leader in Jesuit higher education, he previously served as president of both Wheeling Jesuit University (1972- 1982) and Xavier University (1982- 1985); director of Georgetown University's Bicentennial celebration (1989); rector of the Jesuit

Fr. Currie was a beloved figure both within and outside of the Jesuit network. He remained proud of his roots in Philadelphia, but thrived on the energy of Capitol Hill during his years in Washington, D.C. His tireless energy, keen sense of humor, legendary storytelling skills, and enormous heart will all be greatly missed.

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The competition was first brought to the Prep by Doctor Beverly Edwards a few years after its inception. A winner from the Prep was Tony Braithwaite ?89, who after winning the regional competition, competed and won the national competition in New York City. Braithwaite said, ?the competition was judged

by Christopher Reeve and all these other celebrities - - the morning after my Senior prom, no less -- and to my total surprise I won, for which I was

awarded a free trip to England to tour and see Shakespeare's plays in Stratford- on- Avon.

The whole thing was a whirlwind, and it jumpstarted me doing Shakespeare in college and professionally.? When Braithwaite later returned to the Prep as a teacher, he brought back the competition.

Since then, Will Dennis ?01 advanced to the regional competition and Joe Mallon ?99 took second place in the national competition. The competition dropped off at the Prep after these years, but Braithwaite now hopes to bring it back for good. McCabe hopes to be the next successful Prepper in the competition after making it past the schoolwide level of the tournament, having been chosen among the seven Prep competitors. McCabe cites the Shakespeare elective offered at the Prep as a factor of his success in the contest:

?The monologue I used was from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, where a man named Launce is basically yelling at his dog. It is awesome to think that it was written hundreds of years ago yet is still so funny in the modern day.?

McCabe will continue to prepare for the regional competition at the Arden Theatre on February 25th. McCabe hopes to advance beyond the regional competition: ?I?m honored and excited to be moving on to the regional competition to represent the Prep and I hope to get lucky and perform at the New York National Competition.? The competition draws about 20,000 high schoolers from all 50 states, leading to stiff opposition. The Prep?s involvement in this competition will hopefully continue to bring academic recognition and glory to the school.

William Henr y Hemp I I '46 A true titan and one of the great alums of St. Joe's Prep, Bill Hemp '46 went on from the Prep to graduate from Saint Joseph's University and then to a prolific career as one of the

original Madmen in Manhattan and then a writer and illustrator. Mr. Hemp will be rememered for his stories, his sense of humor, and his beautiful drawings.

Prep Students after competing in the National Shakespeare competition.

The L ibr ar y Ceiling is Peeling

By Gar rett M cCloskey ?21 If you?ve been to the McShain Library recently, you would have likely noticed that the ceiling is literally falling.

on the third floor of Villiger Hall. A sump pump is a plumbing device that drains water.

When asked about the deterioration of the Prep library?s ceiling, Ms. Marrero said, ?[It?s a] shame you guys gotta be in here with this stuff.?

?Sometimes, people forget to plug the pump. Maybe it?s because of the noise. So what we are trying to do to fix the problem is to try to purchase a different type of pump,? Mr. Cisse said. ?It?s kinda hard to find a [silent] pump. If they kept the pump [plugged in], no water would be coming down.?

As pieces of the ceiling continue to fall victim to gravity, the piping is beginning to reveal itself.

On Friday, a plumber stopped by the Prep to give Mr. Cisse a quote on the new pump.

Several trash cans, most on the first floor, are attempting to catch the dripping water and ceiling fragments. According to Mr. Cisse, the Director of Facilities and Operations, the ceiling is not leaking because of the roof, but because of the sump pump in the greenhouse

?I don?t want the library to be leaking,? Mr. Cisse continued. ?I?m working really hard to get it fixed.?

According to Mrs. Nelson, the library leak started over Christmas break.

Mr. Cisse told us that the problem should be fixed by mid-week.

Shane M ullen '21 looks up to the ceiling beside the tr ash cans catching leaking water.

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Champion Boxer K nocks Out M ental Health

By M ur phy Bonner '22

Michael?s Giving Hand was started by Ron Donatucci and his son, Ron Donatucci Jr '01, after Donatucci?s other son, Michael Donatucci '03, took his own life in 2016. Donatucci Jr. spoke at the event and told his story about how mental illness has affected his family.

The mission of MGH has always been simple: help teens, parents, counselors and teachers recognize and understand anxiety disorders and depression. They hope to not only help adolescents get assistance for their mental illness, by connecting them with quality counselors in days and free of charge, but to also get rid of the stigma around mental illness. MGH has partnerships with Temple Health and Drexel Medicine to help all teens in the Philadelphia area have access to mental health professionals.

While MGH ran the event, the main speaker was the Undisputed World Mid-

Hopkins talked to the Prep community about his own journey to the top of the boxing world and how sports, like most of life, is just as much a mental sport as it is physical.

He emphasized the need to normalize mental illnesses because many of our fellow peers are dealing with some form of them. David McCabe ?19 agrees, saying, ?Teenagers all over the world are affected by mental illnesses and the Prep is no exception.? Throughout the course of the presentation, Hopkins took the Prep community through major events in his life where he had to be strong and had to have the will to get back up, even when the world was pushing him down.

He, along with Lisa Pflaumer, executive director of MGH, presented many facts and statistics about how prevalent mental illness can be.

Through the fog of early morning fatigue, the presentation was still well- received by the student body. During the question and answer session at the end, a fair number of students asked questions and were

given answers by both Hopkins and the Michael?s Giving Hand team. Mike Bello ?22 said ?I really enjoyed the presentation.

It was interesting and impor-

tant to talk about.? As for the future of presentations and events like this at the Prep, McCabe said ?The Prep needs more events like this with

speakers who are knowledgeable, relatable, and passionate about erasing the stigma around mental health and promoting healthy minds.?

(Photo: Michael's Giving Hand)

On December 10, 2018, over 1,000 members of the Prep community gathered during Advisory in the Kelly Field House to discuss the topic of anxiety and depression with the Michael?s Giving HAND Organization (MGH). While much of the Prep community was in attendance, they may not know the full scope of what MGH does and its mission.

dleweight Boxing Champion, Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins and Donatucci Jr. met at very pivotal moments in each others? lives. Donatucci Jr?s brother had just died and Hopkins had just finished a 28 year boxing career. At crossroads, they each gained something from the other and developed a professional and personal relationship.

(Photo: Michael's Giving Hand)

(Photo: Sky Sports)

(Top) Prep students conver se with Ber nar d Hopkins (middle).

(Bottom) Hopkins (r ight) in the final fight of his career.

PrepM ed Hosts Or thopedic Sur geon from Penn M edicine

By M att Bae ?21 This past Friday, January 15th, Prep Med hosted a presentation by Dr. Mehta, a specialized orthopedic trauma and fracture surgeon at Penn Medicine. At the start of community period, Dr. Mehta opened with a picture of a femur sticking out of a leg. In Dr. Mehta?s line of work, every injury is different. No case is the same. His job encompasses any traumatic injury from the neck down.

Any unplanned injury could result in a visit to the trauma center at Penn. Dr. Mehta works with all sorts of accidents ranging from a sheet of glass falling on you like a guillotine or being run over by a SEPTA bus. These types of injuries are serious and often result in a few months of recovery.

Whether it?s a plastic surgeon, a neural surgeon, or a general surgeon, Dr. Mehta?s profession often involves a lot of collaborative work, operating alongside surgeons of dif-

ferent specialties to get the job done. The work he does is serious and occasionally lifethreatening.

and teach. I love the team aspect of it. One of the things I

love about ortho trauma is its very team oriented. And so all

those things get me up in the morning?.

(Photo courtesy of Daniel Egan)

Dr. Mehta said, ?If I never see you again, that?s a good thing.? Dr. Mehta?s job is finite. He treats his patients, gets them better and hopefully never sees them again because if so, there?s a problem. In the field, Dr. Mehta works with screws, bolts, rods, and tinkers with various tools to treat a patient. For example, he may use a Ilizarov apparatus to lengthen or reshape limb bones or place a rod on a patient's leg to straighten it out.

Dr. Mehta?s goal is restoring his patients to the normal quality of life. ?I love being able to help people. I love the interaction with my residents and my learners. I love teaching and educating. I love having that opportunity. I couldn?t imagine being in private practice where I just go to work, do cases, and go home. I love having residents and learners to work with

Dr. M ehta meets with PrepM ed club leader s (L to R): M ehta, Cabulong '19, M ar hefka '19, and Zack '20

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90% of Senior Class Applies Ear ly to College

By M atthew Bae '21 As we approach the second semester, seniors who applied early decision or early action have heard back from their prospective colleges. Although it is still very early in the process, 90 percent of the senior class applied early somewhere. This seems to fit with the national trend.

Over the past years, an increasing amount of students have applied early to colleges. The class of 2022 is a perfect example. Princeton saw a 14 percent increased this year in applicants. Penn saw a 10 percent increase, and Lehigh University saw about a 10 percent increase.

After speaking with Dr. Jones in the Counseling Department, he as well as the other counselors made it clear that they really push their students to apply early. ?Statistically speaking, your like-

lihood of being admitted into a very selective school increases if you apply early decision? (Jones).

For example, the University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate for the early decision pool is 19 percent versus its regular acceptance rate of 4 ½ percent. If a student is deferred early, their application is placed into the normal pool. Thus, their application gets a second look. Students who apply regular decision only get one read from the college. When applying early, students also typically find out before Christmas. This gives them a chance to perhaps do another round of visits in the spring or to complete more scholarship applications. Hearing back from colleges earlier is less stress compared to finding out in March or April and having to decide before the deadline of May 1st.

The college admissions process is generally stressful, especially those who chose to apply early because deadlines happen very quick. The first application deadline is October 15, only a few weeks after school starts. Students have the same amount of work as a student who is applying later but in a shorter period of time. On top of school work, some colleges require multiple essays, and this can become very stressful from a time management viewpoint.

However, most of the students who decided to apply early felt prepared to do what was required and expected of them. Let?s examine the perspective of senior, David McCabe.

"My college application process was probably atypical as compared to other Prep students. I only applied to four schools (three Early Ac-

tion and one Early Decision), and I was accepted early decision to Penn so my application process is actually complete. The college counseling office was extremely helpful in making this happen for me in editing my essays, preparing me for interviews, discussing scholarships, and occasionally talking me off the ledge when things looked hairy. I'm most excited to keep talking with college counseling about what is next in the college process because it doesn't just end after you're accepted. They are there for you until we leave for college and then even still after that." (McCabe ?19).

For senior Andrew Koh, he also applied both early decision and early action. Andrew?s college counselor made sure he was able to reach the deadline of November 1st and that he was prepared for interviews as

well. ?Overall I felt very prepared, mostly thanks to our college counseling office, which I think is one of the best aspects of the Prep. I haven't heard of a single other school in the area with a similarly well-equipped and heavily- invested college counseling office? (Koh ?19).

Many students underestimate how much work comes with applying to colleges.

College counseling does a fantastic job of preparing students for their applications, interviews, and essays.

Applying early is a significant investment that some students are not comfortable with because of the commitment and the cost. Nevertheless, applying early can boost your chances of getting into your top choice. Being able to get into a school as early as October frees up the rest of the year to enjoy your senior year.

Ms. Chen and Ms. Baland to Lead Prep Trip to China

By Pat Adams ?19 After the very successful trip to China two years ago in Summer of 2017, Prep students are all invented to go on a second trip this summer. Students will spend two weeks traveling across China with Chinese teacher Ms. Chen and Spanish teacher Ms. Baland (last year, Mr. Conners '80 participated in the trip).

"I am extremely excited to go to China," said Ms. Baland, who has never been to the country. "I am excited to see a different culture through being there and not only reading

about it. My priority is on the students and making sure that they get the most out of this experience."

The trip will take place on June 6th when the group will fly in to China?s capital, Beijing. There they will visit many sites, like the ancient imperial palace at the Forbidden City, and later travel to the nearby Great Wall. Students will also travel to cities like Xi?an, Nanjing, and Shanghai to name a few.

The trip will end in Shanghai with a bike tour of the city and the group will fly home on

June 19th.

Obviously, it would be nice to have a background in China before going, but when I asked Ms. Chen she said, ?I want as many people to go as possible,? and that, ?You don?t need to know Chinese to go.? She explained that because the trip is a bit expensive, the more people that go the more affordable it becomes. As long as students are dedicated to going and interested, they can sign up online under the International Summer Trips section on the Prep's website.

I also asked about how many

Upcoming Events at the Prep

Januar y 21: MLK Day; Start of Ignatian Identity Week Januar y 25: School Wide Mass; End of Ignatian Identity Week Januar y 31: 9th Annual Night of Scenes Febr uar y 1: Registration Deadline for the Class of 2023; 9th Annual Night of Scenes Febr uar y 2: 9th Annual Night of Scenes Febr uar y 3: 9th Annual Night of Scenes Febr uar y 5: Frosh/Soph Parent College Night Febr uar y 6: Mother's Club General Meeting Febr uar y 7: AMC Math Test Febr uar y 8: Dress Down Day

students she expected would go and she said that there are ?at least ten [signed up] so far.? I also was able to ask Prep alum Charles Whitman ?17 - who previously went on the trip -- how he enjoyed it. After encouraging me to go, he showed me all his picture from the areas he visited in China. I was particularly surprised when I saw the memorial of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China (which later moved to Taiwan), at Nanjing.

He then explained that China is very complicated and visiting gives you a more nuanced understanding of Chinese poli-

tics and philosophy. He also sung the praises of the Chinese bullet trains which students will again have the pleasure of taking this year.

Apparently it?s difficult to go back to Amtrak and SEPTA?s rundown trains after experiencing trains that magnetically levitate.

So, if you're the kind of student that wants to see world famous places, travel to some of the biggest cities in the world, and experience the history and culture of China, this is the trip for you.

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ASC Spotlight: Char lie Van K ula ?14 (Photo courtesy of: Boston College)

or hanging out in the his office across from Mission and Ministry with Mr. Gerardi and Mr. Apadula. You may know him as your hockey coach if you are on the Prep?s J.V. hockey team. However you know Mr. Van Kula, you know that he is a pretty cool guy.

For starters, Mr. Van Kula had a worldwide childhood.

Born in L.A., his family moved to Minnesota only 6 months after he was born. Then, his family moved to Belgium where he spent five of his elementary school years. Mr. Van Kula says this is where he first discovered his love for hockey.

After that, his family moved back to the United States, where they settled in good old Radnor, PA. Young Charlie went to St. Aloysius for his middle schooling and, of course, to the Prep for high school.

M r. Van K ula ser ves as the coach for the JV Hockey team.

By Chr istopher Zack '20 Charlie Van Kula, ?Doc?, or ?Big VK? - These are just

some of the names you might know him by. You may have seen him around the school

His main activity was playing for both the Prep hockey team and a club team, which usually took up 6 days a week.

Although he was unable to participate in other extracurriculars, Mr. Van Kula describes his experience at the Prep as having an extremely

positive impact on his life after graduating.

Obviously, he loved it so much that he decided he needed at least one more year at the Prep in the ASC after graduating from college. To current Preppers, Mr. Van Kula urges that you ?don?t take anything for granted. Also, with the the new schedule it?s easy to spread yourself too thin. Do things that will impact you and that you can have an impact on.?

After graduating from the Prep, Mr. Van Kula attended Boston College for four years where he earned a scholarship as the student manager of the hockey team.

Due to a shortage of goalies in his sophomore year, he was even able to dress for 3 games.

Unfortunately, he never quite made it on the ice.

Mr. Van Kula currently works as what he calls the ?utility player? of the Mission and Ministry office. He handles many of the day to day logistics that Fr. Frederico or Mr. Dushel assign him to. Also, along with the other Alumni Service Corps members, he

helps out around the school with whatever the administrations asks. They are often the go- to faculty members to do things like chaperone dances.

However, the job that he is most proud of is handling the Sophomore Ambassador Board, the 12 member board that is in charge of maintaining student involvement in the Prep's Mission and Ministry activities and service opportunities. Describing this year, Mr. Van Kula said ?While this year has certainly had its challenges, it?s been rewarding and ultimately I hope I am making a positive impact on the Prep.?

Looking forward, Mr. Van Kula hopes to pursue a career as a hockey referee immediately after leaving the Prep, starting in the minor leagues and slowly working his way up. He says that if all goes right, he could be a referee in the NHL only ten years from now.

With that said, Mr. Van Kula is truly making a great difference here at the Prep. We would like to thank him for all of his efforts to make our high school experiences better and we wish him luck in all his pursuits in the future.

Junior s L ive the Magis with Day of Ser vice M ission & M inistr y L eader ship Boar d Cor ner (Photo courtesy of Chris Gutt '20)

proached Maurice Jones, the founder of PAR Recycle Works and through his openness and enthusiasm to help foster service amongst our students we got a day of service set up.

A handful of Juniors helped Maurice Jones and some of his employees, all of which are newly released from prison, in moving computer towers and the organization of their facility.

After a long day of wor k, M ission & M inistr y and PAR wor ker s enj oy pizza.

By Chr istopher Gutt '20 This is a new column coming directly from the members of the Mission and Ministry student Leadership Board in an attempt to update the Prep community on what initiatives and programs we, as students, have implemented and accomplished.

As a Leadership Board, we recently set aside an evening to re-focus our efforts for the sec-

ond semester and definitely decide what we wanted to accomplish.

I am pleased to let you know that we have plenty of upcoming events and programs for you to get involved with Mission and Ministry. Please stay updated here in this column as well as with the Mission and Ministry Office.

Until then, I would like to share my experience with you

of a recent service event that exemplifies how we, as Prep students, can live out the magis and be men for and with others.

I n James 2:17 we hear ?faith without works is dead.?

On Saturday, January 5th the Junior class made sure that

their faith would not be dead.

After hearing a presentation provided by the Religious Studies department on November 26th the Junior class had the opportunity to work with the wonderful people at PAR Recycle Works.

As a member of the Mission and Ministry Leadership Board I knew at the presentation that this was an opportunity I needed to jump on. I ap-

Upcoming Ignatian Identity Week Identity Week Closing Mass M& M (Jan. 21-25) (Jan. 25) Events

Not only did the students get a lot done, but they had to opportunity while working and over a pizza lunch to interact with these men who have recently returned home from incarceration.

Through the interactions with these employees our students got to hear a different perspective on life and how faith was important to these men while in prison.

This impactful, enriching, and bonding experience has left the Mission and Ministry department with a new and very exciting connection.

Stay tuned students, more events with PAR in the near future!

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Robotics Club President: Dan M cGill '19

By Ethan Spillane '22 Out of all the clubs at St. Joe?s, what comes to mind?

Forensics? Ultimate Frisbee?

What about the Prep?s robotics team? It is an upcoming club that hopes to live on in the future.

The person that is here to do that is Daniel McGill ?19.

Daniel has been involved in robotics ever since he saw a poster as a freshman inviting students to do just what he did - join robotics.

He quotes his reason for going back as, ?I showed up after school one day the seniors kept everyone involved. I think that aspect is really what kept me coming back. When that team started building a competition robot, they seemed to really like my input.? All in all, the robotics team at the Prep is well on its way to continuing its legacy in the hands of Daniel McGill.

Daniel has a wide assortment of talents out of the classroom.

He plays on varsity hockey as the goalie, as well as local club hockey team for minors. In the spring he will be playing on the Prep volleyball team and pickup basketball on weekends.

Dan received a leadership position by his sophomore year, which is a testimony to the opportunities for leadership that the club offers. In line

(Photo courtesy of St. Joe's Prep)

with his work with the club, Dan also went out of his way to volunteer each summer at a local STEM camp for children in kindergarten to fifth grader called Camp Invention. Dan played a pivotal role in leading the robotics team as copresident in their most successful year.

In order to better understand Dan?s role in the club, it is important to note what the team has been able to accomplish.

All three years Daniel was on the team, the Prep has qualified for the Pennsylvania State Robotics Tournament. The qualification comes from placing well at local tournaments, in which the club typically places either first or second in previous years.The clubs success does not stop at tournaments as they have recently been recipients of an award highlighting their premier robotic designs.

Not only was it something he enjoyed doing through his Prep years, the robotics team was something that has significantly shaped his life inside and outside of the Prep.

Dan says his love for STEM began long before his time in the robotics club at the Prep: his middle school laid the foundation for his love for robotics with an elective they offered. The Prep allowed his love for robotics to blossom into what it is today. When

Co-president of the Robotics Club, Dan M cGill '19 (left), is pictured when the club qualified for the Vex State Championship last M arch. asked how the robotics club has shaped him, Dan says, ?It taught me values of patience, leadership, and teamwork.?

Dan then continued, talking about the extremely helpful robotics club moderators of the past and present and how they influenced his involvement with the club. ?Last year I had Mrs. Ashcom for physics and

this year I have Mrs. Hoffman for Computer Science. Both of the subjects are pertinent to the engineering field, and I found myself enjoying my time in both of these classes.?

Mrs. Ashcom and Mrs. Hoffman, Daniel managed to blossom his love for STEM into a tournament winning robot, and in turn, his eventual college major.

In the end though, as Daniel is a senior and is moving into college, he reflected on the team as something he will never forget. With the help of

?The robotics club helped me to decide on my future college major of being a mechanical engineer.?

A Whale of a Wawa in Center City (Photo courtesy of PhillyVoice)

the Prep, so devoted Wawa fans should consider ubering down and snagging some.

The first thing that this location?s customers notice is the sheer size of the store. At over 11,000 square feet, it is 33% bigger than the nearest contender for largest Wawa, in Washington D.C. This size allows for special features, like individual divisions of the store for different food choices.

Wor ld's biggest Wawa opens in Center City, Philadelphia

By Denis Gallagher '20 Since 1964, Wawa has been a leader in convenience supermarkets. Pennsylvanians, and Philadelphians especially, have enjoyed the status of being one of six states home to Wawa markets. In honor of its history in PA, and the ?love affair it has with the city of Brotherly Love?, Wawa decided to create its largest store in Center City

Philadelphia. 6th and Market is now the home of this impressive new location, a huge property with plenty of space and exclusive shopping opportunities.

Prep students give the new Wawa a great review. Sophomore Liam Stephens describes the place as ?electric?. Mark Figge ?20 says that the experience was ?like nothing I have

ever seen?. Various others have noted in passing that the size and grandeur of the new Wawa is impressive and deserving of Philadelphia?s pride.

To show Wawa spirit, customers at this location are able to buy store gear from a designated wall of shirts, cups, and other perfect gift ideas for the Wawa- lover in your life. It is only a short car ride away from

For example, the Wawa in Center City contains an extensive bakery section with its own workers and exclusive food choices unavailable elsewhere.There is even a coffee bar, with certain flavors on tap.

Lastly, a special place in this location is the ?lounge?, complete with leather chairs for those wishing to sit down and eat or complete work. These, and more, give the store a different, more refined feel than a normal Wawa.

Once visitors have finished gawking over the proportions of the store, they will begin to appreciate the fine details that make it special. The renovated space is furnished with hanging lights, vaulted ceilings, and a stone and metal theme that gives off a feeling of industri-

alism and cleanliness.

To make the Wawa more lively, the creators also included a large wall of shrubbery and murals along certain spaces in the store. These two murals are very colorful, and depict scenes of Philadelphia?s beautiful sites, like views of the skyline. Wawa commissioned Mural Arts Philadelphia for the project, showing it effort to connect to the city and its culture. Mural Arts Philly is the perfect fit for who should be responsible for these pieces, because it represents Wawa?s awareness of the background and culture of Philadelphia?s 3800 murals.

The Wawa at 6th and Chestnut is built inside of the historic, 90-year- old Philadelphia Public Ledger building. The location is across the street from the Liberty Bell, a minute walk from the Constitution Center, and a 14 minute, 2.5 mile drive from the Prep.

The Wawa shows the appreciation that the company has for the city, and the iconic status to which Philadelphians have raised Wawa convenience stores. If you look closely, you will notice that the cups and the murals have outlines of famous Philadelphian founding fathers.

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Blankets, Socks, and Holiday Cheer with BL CC (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Porter)

for others. It felt good to do good, and it was fun to do it with my friends,? Carl said, describing his experience handing out the blankets and socks.

Looking back at the time surrounding the sock drive, many the donations show the generosity of the Prep and shows that giving is something that defines us as a school community and sets us apart.

Ms. Porter says, ?It had affected the Prep community in a positive way. It was an opportunity for people to give back.

People even went out of their way to give new blankets to the community which was pretty cool.?

M ember s of BL CC as well as the club faculty moder ator s head into Sur bur ban Station to begin giving out blankets and socks last month.

By M axwell Coyne '21 Many clubs at the Prep adhere to the mission of the Prep, and go out of their way to help others. These clubs try to emulate what it means to be a Prep man for and with others, whether that is in the school community, in academics, or in the neighborhood surrounding the Prep.

The Black and Latino Cultural Club, BLCC for short, took the idea of helping the neighboring homes and families all around center city Philadelphia.

After their ?Halloween Bash? party in October, the

club wanted to have fun in a different way: through service.

The club began planning the service project only a few weeks after the party as they were dedicated to helping the community in any way.

After brainstorming, the club decided that the best service project would be hosting a blanket and sock drive for the homeless.

President of the club, Carl Whittington ?19 said, ?We decided to do this drive because it is getting colder outside, shelters are full, and people have nowhere to go. The least we could do is give them a little warmth. Socks are also one

of the most needed things by the homeless and the shelters that support them.?

Marking the sock goal at 150 pairs and the goal for blankets at 100, the drive went on for two weeks and successfully collected 286 pairs of socks and 70 blankets. On top of these, 12 beanies and 16 gloves were unexpectedly donated, which allowed the club to give even more to the homeless community.

What made this drive special, was that the club decided to go out and personally hand out these donations.

Thanks to the Prep for do-

nating two vans, the club was able to go to places such as Jefferson Station, Suburban Station, Logan Circle, and random stops as they saw people to give out the blankets and socks and spread holiday cheer. ?We had the opportunity to be hands on with this service project, to talk to people who are frequently overlooked by society, and to give respect and compassion to people who are without a home during the cold holiday season. As much as the blankets and socks were helping those we gave them too, the opportunity to do so helped each of us become better men

Due to the surplus in donations collected, the club was able to finish the day with an abundance of left over socks and blankets. Each of the remaining donations were given to charities like Project Home and Bethesda Project, places were the Prep supports through other service work.

The students and faculty that walked around the city enjoyed every second of it. This shows the impact positivity can have, and how the act of giving can bring students together for a fun time and a greater cause.

The blanket and sock drive was the Black and Latino Cultural Club?s way to end the year strongly and in a way representative to what the Prep stands for as a school.

The club hopes to do more service projects like this in the future. Specifically, with Black History month approaching, the club is planning to have several different programming planned for the next few months.

Best and Wor st Albums of 2018 Poll The Hawkeye asked, and you answered. Here are the results of the poll asking students what they think the best and wor st albums of the year are. The results shown reflect 151 responses.

Best

Astroworld by Travis Scott ran away as the Favorite Album of the Year, with Scorpion by Drake as a distant second. The "Other" Category includes, among others, Black Panther Soundtrack by Various Artists, Daytona by Pusha-T, RFA by RFA, Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again Soundtrack by Various Artists, and Redemption by Jay Rock.

Dummy Boy by 6ix9ine was the undisputed worst album of 2018 according to those polled, but Travis Scott's Astroworld proved itself controversial by turning up the second highest number of votes. "Other" in this instance includes albums such as beerbongs & bentleys by Post Malone, Championships by Meek Mill, and KIDS SEE GHOSTS by Kid Cudi and Kanye West.

Wor st

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Cr uciver balist: Fr ank Coyne '19

The Hawkword

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Across: 2. Descriptor of a copybook or a rye 7. Ongoing creation of Lorne Michaels 9. James Bond?s car of choice 13. Home of the largest lizard 15. Show located in Pawnee, Indiana 17. Composed ?Leaves of Grass?

18. One of the few elements liquid at room temperature 19. Cape and Sword?s annual winter production 20. Home of the Fresh Prince

Down: 1. Italian plumber?s nemesis 3. Disney remake of 2019 4. ?A man a plan a canal Panama? is this 5. Least famous of the Marx brothers 6. 100 years since this treaty 8. A fear of the unluckiest number 10. Chang and Eng?s famous predicament 11. Mythical creature of Crete 12. Father of Classical Conditioning 14. Sole billionaire author 16. Music streaming app

Be the first person to email a picture of your completed Hawkword to Liam Grugan '19, David McCabe '19, and Joe Scott '19 to receive a free Sage lunch pass.

Faculty Gr id

By M att Cor r '22 I f you were to win 1 million dollar s and had to spend it on the Prep, what would you do with the money?

Do you prefer hot or cold weather ?

M r. Brown '99

M r. Zazyczny '90

M r. Br aithwaite '89

My Director of The long-awaited, Admissions answer: I would put it toward much-needed, lower tuition. My tuition dollars for talked-about-since-2008 superficial answer: students and families.

THEATRE build a state-of-the art RENOVATIONS movie theater.

Cold

What is your favor ite place to get a cheesesteak?

Dalessandro's

What was your favor ite activity growing up?

Watching Movies (Still my favorite activity).

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I can tell you my least favorite - the Prep caf Jim's Steaks on South circa 1986: where the Street tomato sauce was this weird orange color that stained your skin.

M r. Hinh

New computers

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Max's

Wrestling with my Watching endless Riding my bike and twin brother until my amounts of television. throwing acorns at cars. parents made us stop!

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By Gar rett M cCloskey '21

principal search.

What. A. Year. The Prep experienced success, loss, and change in an eventful 2018.

In mid- December, Mrs. Kettinger announced her retirement after two decades of service to the Prep. Her retirement will become effective in June 2019.

When the 2017- 2018 school year ended, we said goodbye to Ms. Bietz after eight years and Mr. Zimmerman after nearly forty as both announced their resignations.

Mr. Petruzzelli unexpectedly announced his resignation in September in order to take the principal job at Kolbe Academy. Mr. Zazyczny took the reigns, and the Prep is currently in the midst of another

Mayor Jim Kenney ?76 stopped by the Prep in January, and the former mayor, Michael Nutter ?75, greeted the Prep student body with a speech in October while some Preppers had the chance to shake hands with former president George W. Bush at a service project in South Philadelphia in November.

The Cape and Sword program wrapped up their triumphant production of The Murder at Ramsbottom Manor in November? capping off a year

In 2018, we remembered. We remembered Ryan Gillyard?s infectious smile, laughter, and character by presenting Stephen Dierkes with the first annual Ryan C. Gillyard Memorial Award at the commencement ceremony on June 3rd. On July 27th, the Prep community mourned the loss of Mrs. Nancy Moule. She was the epitome of the Ignatian educator.

We also remembered the joyous attitude of Sal DiNubile.

Over Labor Day weekend,

Prep Spor ts News: The Prep sports teams went above and beyond in 2018 by surpassing strong competition to win a couple state and national titles.

Hockey won the Jesuit Cup in January, en route to the program?s first Flyers Cup and state championship. The victory elicited a shout- out from Prep hockey parent and former Flyer, Brian Boucher, during an NHL broadcast on NBCSN. On January 12, Speedy Morris collected collected his 1,000th

(Photo Riley Herriman '18)

On the academic side, the new year began with students and teachers in a confusing twoweek, post-midterm, lull.

Before Thanksgiving break, Preppers delivered 370+ baskets of food to the surrounding community.

Meek Mill honored victims of gun violence at the Made in America Festival with a video montage that included Sal. Also, a plaque in his memory was affixed to the corner of the Sauter Dining Hall.

(Photo: Cape and Sword)

I n and around The Prep:

that included the annual ?Night of Scenes? in February and 1776 in May.

(Photo: Prep Track)

(Photo: Garret McCloskey '21)

win in a game against Lansdale Catholic. Numerous Philadelphia basketball legends were in attendance. In February, the basketball team played at the Palestra, the Mecca of Philadelphia basketball, for the first time since 2013.

Also in February, the swim team finished second in the Philadelphia Catholic League.

In March, Miles Green ?18 anchored St. Joseph?s Prep?s 4x400 relay team to a national championship and helped them break a Pennsylvania record in the process. The Indoor Track team as a whole clutched a PA State Championship. Also in March, the tennis team defeated the Central Lancers for the first time in five years.

On April 1, Jack Farkas ?21

(Photo courtesy of Chris I x '18)

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(Photo: St. Joe's Prep)

(Photo courtesy of Chris I x '18)

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2018 in

(Photo: Mr. Leo Vaccaro '05)

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Review (Photo courtesy of Christian Giuliani '19)

showcased his golf skills on national television at the Drive, Chip, & Putt Championship at Augusta? the site of The Masters.

The ultimate frisbee team endured another successful season in which they entered three tournaments.

The freshmen crew team became national champions, and the lightweights and freshmen won the Stotesbury Regatta.

The Schuylkill River bunch was at the Head of Charles in Boston, St. Andrew?s in Delaware, and some even made the trek out to California in 2018.

Of course, it would be absentminded of us to fail to mention the major Prep football championship. A crew of sopho-

(Photo courtesy of Jack Farkas '21)

mores, led by Liam O?Neill ?21, embraced their underdog status and captured their first Turkey Bowl title by defeating Charlie Falcone ?19 and company.

The other Prep football team finished their dominant undefeated season with their fourth state championship in six years by defeating Harrisburg High School 40- 20 in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

However, shockwaves pulsed through the Prep football community as the Prep announced Coach Gabe Infante?s resignation. Infante, who will be Temple?s defensive assistant coach, held a 91-22 record, 401 in the past three years, over his nine- year tenure with the Prep.

Prep Pop Culture: In Prep pop culture news, a Foles/Skol chant at an assembly following the NFC Championship undoubtedly propelled the Eagles to a prophecy- satisfying Super Bowl victory in early February.

The ensuing organized chaos resulted in a day off from school and clam chowder courtesy of a friendly wager with BC High.

On March 27, Chris Ix ?18 announced the arrival of Iggy, the Prep?s good boy, fulfilling his presidential campaign promise of a Prep dog.

We thought 2017?s infamous pineapple stunt would be the most memorable Prep bathroom moment in recent history, but 2018 left us with an inci-

dent that will forever be associated with shock, stupidity, and downright disgrace. Dean Greene?s subject of ?Really?!?!?!?!?!?!? on his October 4th email addressing the incident encapsulated the Prep community?s sentiment towards the scandal that involved a bathroom door left in obliteration. These antics resulted in $1,800 in damages.

Also in 2018, the faculty parking lot got lines, the Prep Shop went digital, and Mr. Brown, donning his Prep sweatshirt, got his 15 minutes of fame when BleacherReport used his video from a Jimmy Butler game-winner.

Preppers and their dates did not let a ?Mr. Brightside?- less musical setlist dampen the mood on an enjoyable Home-

coming 2K18 in November.

Lil Uzi Vert stopped by 17th and Girard on one December afternoon. Hordes of Prep students thronged to his unmistakable vehicles after school and were able to catch a glimpse of the rapper in a moment that falls under the category of ?Only at the Prep.?

As 2018 drew to a close, Preppers were gifted with some glorious news: The fryer was fixed. Prep students young and old were finally reintroduced to the golden fries that they certainly missed during a months-long hiatus.

If the installation of the Dippin? Dots machine is the bar that?s already been set for 2019, I guess this year will somehow be better than an impressive 2018.

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Prep Alum in Matilda at Walnut Street Theatre Kevin Toniazzo- Naughton ?11, is one of the many St. Joe?s Prep alums that have gone onto big things. In Toniaszzo- Naughton?s case, this big thing is his theatre involvement. Since his time at the Prep, he has become a professional actor, and began acting in many different theatres across America. He is also now a NASM certified Personal Trainer and is a proud member of Actor's Equity (AEA).

Kevin starred in many different plays, and has contributed to the Cape and Sword Drama Society. Some of these roles were Aldolpho in the Drowsy Chaperone, Max Bialistack in The Producers, and Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd. While acting for Cape and Sword, he was under the influence of Tony Braithwaite ?89. Also, he was inspired by Sonny Leo, Cape and Sword's choreographer. After The Prep, Kevin went onto Penn State University where he earned his BFA in Musical Theatre. Kevin was class of 2015 at Penn State.

One of the productions Kevin acted in at Penn State University was Guys and Dolls, in which he played the role of Sky Masterson.

When asked about Kevin Toniazzo- Naughton, Mr. Braithwaite had to say this: "Cape and Sword gave KTN (as we all still call him) a great range of roles to play. Very

few actors get cast as both Sweeney Todd AND Max Bialystock (in The Producers), for example. But he was great in both roles. I always said KTN is a character actor trapped in a leading man's body. He's got a weight lifter's physique, but he also has the quirky and funny sense of timing and rhythm, that usually does not go hand in hand with that (especially for teenage actors). I should also say that KTN's years at SJP were - in part because of his immense talent - some of the strongest 'seasons' we had here."

One of the earlier shows that Toniazzo-Naughton has been a part of was the Tony Awardwinning musical, Kiss Me, Kate. The show ran from May 17 through June 19, 2016 at the Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA. Sonny Leo was also apart of this show with Toniazzo- Naughton. Performing at Act II Playhouse demonstrates that even when you make it big, you still come back to where it all started.

The most recent musical that Kevin Toniazzo- Naughton has been apart of was Matilda the Musical.

The production showed from November 14, 2018 through January 6, 2019 at the iconic Walnut Street Theatre. Matilda, written by Roald Dahl, is a story about a not so normal 5 year-old, who gets revenge on the strict principal, Ms. Trunchbull.

Matilda is featured in Walnut Street Theatre?s 110th season.

The Walnut Street Theatre has been around since 1809, and has hosted many famous and special plays.

ToniazzoNaughton?s role in Matilda was the ensemble. He was also the understudy for The Escapologist/ Doctor.

I personally went to go see Matilda with my family, and I thought it was very entertaining. The stage was amazing and very creative with many meaningful details. I also thought that the actors performing were extremely tal-

ented. They did this in the many different upbeat musical numbers, and with a great deal of comedy. The comedic aspect helped keep the audience attentive throughout the show, and it seemed to fuel the actors as well.

Kevin Toniazzo- Naughton?s journey is another example of how The Prep, but more specifically The Cape and Sword Drama Society, is the base foundation for the future of many great men. Mr. Braithwaite prides himself in helping the many talented actors that come to him freshman

year, and turning them into young men by the time they graduate. Kevin ToniazzoNaughton?s journey is still going and I am looking forward to see what great thing he will do next. His journey is like Matilda?s lesson for the little kids that saw the musical:do not give up on your dreams, especially if one has a great foundation: the Prep.

(Photo: Walnutstreettheatre.org)

By Nick L euzzi '21

K evin Toniazzo-Naughton '11 (top row, second from r ight) was an ensemble member in Matilda at the Walnut Street

Br aithwaite '89 Puts New Spin on Holiday Classic As the Christmas season has come and gone, Tony Braithwaite ?89 has once again staged another successful production. Braithwaite performed This Wonderful Life a one-man production of the Christmas classic, It?s a Wonderful Life, at the Act II Theatre in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

Braithwaite, who is no stranger to one-man shows, held seven performances a week for the entire month of December.

While this marks the first time that Braithwaite has performed a full one-man performance of It?s a Wonderful Life, he has been no stranger to the play in the past. Having loved the movie as a kid, Braithwaite incorporated a section for the play as a stand-up comic in the ?90s. Braithwaite not only narrated the story, but acted as each character, lending each one their own individuality seen in the original 1947 movie. Braithwaite also filled the performance with facts about the production of the original movie and made humorous observations about the plotline, making the perfor-

mance comical as well as entertaining.

One primary challenge in performing the production was the wide range of characters.

Braithwaite said in an email that ?... this one is unique in that I am not only playing 40plus characters, but I am playing characters that are mostly well-known. Because I am not just honoring the story, I am

doing a one-man version of the FILM. I can't really 'create' an original George Bailey, my portrayal has to be Jimmy Stewart's George Bailey.? This required Braithwaite to not only perform the play himself, but also to utilize a multitude of impressions of actors varying in age, gender, and pitch.

Particularly enjoyable was Braithwaite?s imitation of the

wizened villain, Mr. Potter.

Another challenge cited by Braithwaite was the mental and vocal toll that performing seven times a week took.

Braithwaite said, ?With so many impressions, especially, I realllly had to take care of my voice.? The show played from the beginning of December to New Years Eve, accounting for over 25 performances, requir-

ing plenty of vocal stamina from Braithwaite.

The show was a huge success in the Act II box office. with several sold out performances.

Braithwaite will take the stage again at Act II for the Broadway romantic comedy, Same Time, Next Year. This show will run from March 19th to April 14th.

(Photo: Act2.org)

By Ned Bur ke ?19

Br aithwaite '89 in an adver tisement for the one-man show, which r an seven times a week in the month of December.

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Breaking the 4th Wall: Bandersnatch

By Rocco Spadea '20 Netflix?s new film has revolutionized movie watching.

While Bird Box has become a major hit on Netflix, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is definitely following in its wake.

Like the rest of the Black Mirror series, Bandersnatch is a thriller tying into technology and its effects. The twist with this new movie is that it is interactive. At certain points in the film, it gives you a manual choice between two options, with each bringing the viewer to a different plot line or part of the story. If your plot line ends or messes up, it allows you to go back and start again at a certain point. You only have a limited time in choosing, and some can be difficult.

It?s almost like a video game in that sense.

Yet, this choosing brings the viewer?s attention in at a far greater scale, as you want to focus on any details that could help you pick a decision or explain what your decision has done to the plot.

The movie is set in the UK in 1984 and follows Stefan, a young man who is given the opportunity to program and release his own video game. He bases the game off a book left

by his mother called Bandersnatch, which is a ?chooseyour- own- adventure? book.

This book is so important to him because it?s one of the few things left from his mother, who had died in a train crash when he was a little boy. Stefan struggles with his mother?s death, as he feels it was his fault that she missed the first train and ended up on the second, which crashed. He also has a strained relationship with his father, as he feels that it is also his dad?s fault for her death. Stefan sees a therapist about his mother?s death, which is a key part within most of the plot lines. Stefan also meets Colin, a video game designer at Tuckersoft, the company where Stefan has begun to work as a programmer.

Colin becomes a friend to Stefan, but can lead to trouble in the plot. He isn?t the greatest influence, and based on what you choose, could create a bad ending for Stefan.

One of the coolest parts of the movie is the breaking of the 4th wall as one of the plot lines. If the viewer chooses, Stefan can actually learn about Netflix and becomes aware that there is someone controlling him. It?s not fully direct, as if he begins talking to the viewer, but it is a pretty awe-

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch is the fir st inter active Netflix exper ience. some feature. Another way is where Stefan is revealed to be an actor, and is about to partake in a fight scene with his therapist, Dr. Haynes. This leads to a really trippy plot line where the actor himself falls for what the viewer says to do, and has to be snapped out of a trance by the director. It gives off the eerie feeling Black Mirror is known for, reminding viewers that nothing is as it seems. According to Netflix, the movie?s average runtime is around 90 minutes, but the plot can last from 40 minutes to 150 based on which paths the viewer chooses. It can definitely go on for around 150

minutes, as the different paths and options to restart at some places allow for the movie to keep going. Bandersnatch really allows the viewers to dive in and feel like part of the movie, and that is what makes the movie so incredible. Its plot and characters really work with the interactive portions, and Netflix has made sure that the different paths run smoothly with the movie.

There are no blackouts and then cutting to the viewer?s option; it continues with the choice as if it?s the only plot line in the film. Between the fantastic plot lines, very fun interactive choosing, and great

cast, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch hits it out of the park. It definitely deserves a rating of 10/10. The film is thoroughly enjoyable and is revolutionary in the film industry. Black Mirror: Bandersnatch was added to Netflix on December 28, 2018 and is available for streaming. It?s worth the watch so that you can be a part of this incredible new phase in cinema.

Birdbox: A Challenge to Watch

By M att M ar hefka ?19 Netflix issued a statement saying over 45 million accounts have viewed its latest blockbuster, Bird Box, seven days from its streaming debut on December 21st, 2018. The movie, hinged upon acclaimed actress Sandra Bullock as Malorie, extends the realm of apocalyptic films to date.

In the film, an unknown force, referred at times as ?the creatures,? are causing rapid suicides and survivors scramble to safety from its contact.

For protection, the tormented cover their eyes from being exposed to whatever questionable disease or deity is causing

such mass killings. Yet, what starts off as a promising storyline with acclaimed actors, slowly deteriorates into an anti- climatic ending for a two hour and four minute movie.

Warning: spoilers are to follow.

The film opens up with Malorie asserting that not under any circumstances are ?boy? and ?girl? to take off their blindfolds because ?if you look, you will die.? With that, the three of them trek on blindfolded towards the river, and the film flashes to five years earlier, as it intermittently changes from the present to the past.

Bird Box starts off strong. I

give it credit for its ability to entice interest among viewers alike on what is tormenting civilization. Who are these characters and why are birds and blindfolds so important? It has substance to build upon the mysterious nature of this unidentifiable force to come.

More so, it is the mystery revolving around the nature of this unknown force, and the brutality of its lethal outcome that causes such interest after the opening scene. Viewers are left wanting to know more.

Sarah Paulson enters the flashback as Jessica, Malorie?s sister on stage. A regular day, including Malorie visiting Dr. Lapham for an ultrasound with

At least 45 million people have streamed Birdbox on Netflix.

Jessica, turns into Judgment Day as the two of them rush out of the hospital in their car.

Until then, Paulson?s short time on film is impressive, but her tenure is short as she becomes the next victim of the rapidly spreading ?disease? that has just began in America.

After the two of them amazingly survive the car flipping over, Jessica exits the car and steps in front of a moving bus.

Yes, the film is largely based upon a turn of apocalyptic events, yet it resorts to some rather cliche moments. The town is suddenly crazed, as more take to the streets ?escaping? in dramatic fashion, but the rational idea would be to remain inside.

Malorie then enters a house of survivors. Enter Trevante Rhodes, whoe puts on a stellar performance. Rhodes, or Tom, plays the sympathetic, downto- earth character that leads with his bravery when many are scared to take charge. The film captures a sense of humanity struggling to remain afloat, as many of the characters are faced to pick between moral values and the ?survival of the fittest? mentality. Tom's foil is Douglas, played by John Malkovich, who bitterly values security over all. The juxtaposition of the two offers a vital dynamic for an apocalyptic rendering that otherwise often

fails to dig deeper. The two of them, along with Malorie, spark a connection as time goes on. From here, the film emphasizes a family structure to speak on how family does not have to fit a traditional mold.

Tom?s death later on seems inevitable. Somehow, a portion of ?victims? from the sweeping disease turn into pawns, meaning instead of committing suicide themselves, they focus on others to ?view? what they saw. Here, the story becomes drawn out, as the flashback meets its current time period and Malorie seeks a sanctuary down the river. The ability to which Malorie and her children are able navigate the woods with blindfolds is rather impossible. The truncated family reaches the sanctuary by following the birds?chirps located at the shelter. Malorie discovers the sanctuary, or ?the Janet Tucker School for the Blind.?

The film ends rather happily, yet leaves viewers unfulfilled.

More questions are left unanswered by the end of the movie than the beginning, and although that might be intentional, it leaves a sense of emptiness. Audiences are left to wonder about other characters, a better explanation of the force, and how the future can realistically continue.

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Chief's Place: High Potential Real Estate

By Joe Scott '19 In the center of our cafeteria lies the space of this school with the highest unused potential. The space known as Chief ?s Place has remained dormant for all of the time Sage has been the school?s food provider, having only been used for storage. As a result, it lacks the life that it once knew.

The rich history of Chief ?s Place is the reason behind the school community?s love for the small snack bar. The story of Chief is one that should remain in the Prep?s storybook forever. Ray Hoffman was the name of the man that ran the

snack bar in the cafeteria during the 80s and early 90s.

Every time a student came to his window, we was greeted with a smile and the words, ?What?ll it be, Chief?? Students began affectionately calling him ?Chief? in return, and he became the most beloved personality in the community at that time. He was diagnosed with cancer, and continued to work until he passed away. Mr. Braithwaite ?89, one of the few in the building who was around while Chief was alive stated, ?It's odd now though: it's the best real estate in the building and it's used for old boxes and supplies. Makes me sad," he said.

Since then, until two years ago, the food provider used the area for after- school sales. It was quick and easy access for the smaller items on sale, such as milkshakes, snacks, or even reheated sandwiches or slices of pizza. Now, the area was convenient for food, but Sage brings up a fair point: With the full cafeteria opened into the afternoon, a larger array of food is available at a higher quality. This begs the question, how can this space be more efficiently used?

The answer for this problem calls for creativity from the administration, faculty, and students. The opportunities are endless, and the ideas that have

arisen are within reach. Senior Robbie Calabro agreed that the space could be used. ?I think there are plenty of other ways to use it. It could be used during events, like basketball games, meets, or things like the Scholarship dinner. That window could absolutely be used to hand things out or sell things during the day,? he said.

Some other seniors, such as Frank Coyne, Joe Matthews, and Dan McGill stated that they wished it would return as a snakc bar, similiar to the Chief ?s Place of their Freshman year.

Mrs. Pinto of the College Counseling Department had her own ideas. ?What if it was

a community refrigerator for students, so they could have a place to keep food cold throughout the day. Or the Hurtado Food Pantry could be there, that way people are welcomed into our school and up to a window to get donate or get food,? she said.

The desire for Chief ?s Place to remain a part of the life of a Saint Joe?s Prep student is great, but it it does not solely hinge on the decision of the food provider. With creativity and a changed view point on the potential that the space of the cafeteria holds, there are options that may be, and ought to_be,_explored.

M eek Claims Another Championship for Philly

By Car l Whittington'19 2018 was nothing short of a roller coaster for Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill. After being a frequenttopic in the newsfor the majorityof theyear becauseof his run-inswith the law and his toils towards prison reform, Meek ended the year strongly,releasing his fourth full-length album, Championships.

Beforereleasingthe album, the rapper had already released three singles:?UptownVibes,?"Oodles O? Noodles Babies,? and ?Dangerous.??UptownVibes?is a hypestreet anthemfeaturingNew York rapper,Fabolous that playson the current Spanish trap craze featuringa fully Spanishverseby Anuel AA. ?Oodles O? Noodles Babies? is a more mellow track that reminisces upon his past strugglesin the slums of Philly.

The third of the three songs, ?Dangerous,? featuring fellow Philly rapper PNB Rock, as well as Jerimih, was featured on Meek?s EP Legends of the Summer,and it is a classic radio slow jam comparableto a previous track of his, ?All Eyes on You,? featuringChris Brown and Nicki Minaj.

MeekMill opensthealbumwith ?Intro? which follows along the likesof his infamousalbumintros with a smooth start that slowly builds into an aggressiveheavy hitter. The song, which samples Phil Collins?s ?In the Air Tonight,?sets the tonefor the rest of the album. Meek doesn?t stop the reminiscingon his turmoiled past with this song, as he follows up on songs like ?Trauma,? ?Respect the Game,? and ?100 Summers.?

Meek contraststhe sombertone

Another thing Meek does well on Championships is using smartly placed features. Of the non-singleson the album, Meek?s features start with ?On Me,? featuringcurrent mega star Cardi B. The song interpolatesDrake and Future?s ?Big Rings? and gives Meek and Cardi the opportunityto boast their similar risesfromrags-to-riches.

This is directly followed by arguablyone of the best trackson the album, and Meek?s personal favorite,?What?sFree.?The song features two of Meek?s mentors, Rick Rossand Jay Z, and samples the NotoriousB.I.G. Ross opens the song givinghimself a nod for his notable longevity in the rap game.He then makesa slight shot at currently incarcerated rapper, Tekashi 6ix9ine. Meek strongly follows,focusinghis verseon his recent incarceration, fights with the judicial system, and his consequentialfreedom.He makes sure to shout out his two billionairefriends and owners of the Philadelphia76ers and New

England Patriots, Michael Rubin and Robert Kraft: both men are amongthemanypeoplewhoaided in Meekgettingreleasedfromjail.

Jay Z concludesthe song as one wouldexpectJay Z to do: bringing up the black community while discussinginjusticesas well as the importanceof upwardmobility.

When it comes to judging bar-by-bar, ?What?s Free? takes the cakeas the best featureon the album.However,whenit comesto significance, ?Going Bad,? featuring Drake, wins by a long shot. After their infamous beef, which compelled the release of Drake?sdisstrack ?Backto Back,? the idea of another Drake and

Meek Mill collab was simply a fantasy.?GoingBad,?whereboth rappers boast their successes in spite of their enemies,is a dream becominga reality.Thealbumhas otherfeaturesfromrapperssuchas Future,YoungThug, Roddy Rich, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, and another surprising Latin trap featurewithMelii.

All in all, the album is a completesuccess. This is proven behindthe commercialsuccessof thealbum.Meeklandedat number one on the Billboard200 charts, selling an equivalent 229,000 album units. Meek Mill has provedwith this album,that he is Philly?s reigning champion.

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The title of the album can be seen as an ode to the Philadelphia Eagles? Super Bowl Victory: a gamewherethe playersenteredto Meek Mill?s famous intro from DreamsandNightmares.Thetitle, as Meek described it, is a declarationof victoryfor ?beating poverty, beating racism, beating the system, beatinggun violence, beatingthestreets.?Meekdoesthe titlejusticeas thealbumis without a doubt another victory for the rapperto addon hislist.

of his past with celebratory and braggadocioussongs like the title track of the album, ?Championships,? as well as ?Stuck in My Ways,? where he describes the surplus of women and foreign cars to which he has becomeaccustomed.

The album's title paired with the unmistakable Eagles' green makes this a tr ue victor y lap for the City of Brother ly L ove.

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New Schedule Review Days are in Need of Refor m

By Andrew K oh '19 Two years ago, before the change in schedule, midterms were a relatively low-stress ordeal. While the exams were still fatiguing and finding motivation to study during holidays was certainly difficult, the break provided ample time for preparation and a nice buffer between semesters. Today, however, the story is much different.

Midterms are now before the holiday break, placed rather awkwardly in the middle of the second quarter. All that sets them apart from regular school days are two meager ?NT? days, intended for review.

While the review days are helpful in that they can be used by teachers to provide important information regarding the exams to their students or by students to get some lastminute tutoring before the midterms, the presence of just two days for such review presents a rather dire problem when considering individual studying. Previously, while

studying over break was never exactly pleasurable, it allowed students to distribute their class material over the two weeks off from school and provided a low- stress studying environment.

[himself].? Since most studying is done individually, the lack of sufficient time to do so is most notably felt by highachieving students such as Aiken.

Comfort should not be sought at the expense of the grades of the students. While a true break from schoolwork is always appreciated, the negative impact of exams before the break on the midterm experience proves to be too great of a drawback. A change must be made: more review days could be instituted, offering students a few more days of midtermfocused studying, off- days could be introduced leading up to the exams, providing more time for individual studying and much-needed sleep, or the midterm exams could be returned to their former position after the break. If the Prep is truly as dedicated to academic excellence and to what is best for its students as it claims it is, then the current midterm exam and review day structure cannot_prevail.

With midterms before break however, students are forced to study all of their class material from all of their classes over the two review days and the adjoining weekend, along with any material they may have just learned in the few days prior. Additionally, it is exceptionally difficult to start any studying beforehand, since many teachers are teaching new material and administering tests, right up to the two review days. Thus, the exam experience is frantic, stressful, and often harmful to grades.

Nathaniel Aiken ?19, a senior who is never one to shy away from strong opinions, believes that the structure of the review days renders them ?a complete waste of time,? and that he ?would rather [have] two more days off to review the material

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Editor ial: On the Bor der Wall By the Editorial Staff What will we win?

That is what we ask you if current President Donald Trump is permitted by Congress to have the $5 Billion border wall built along the southern border of the United States. The following response is not intended to be politically- swayed, but merely to make critical, informed observations about the humanitarian crisis that currently exists from a Jesuit-educated perspective. Our hope, as a Hawkeye editing staff is to evoke participation and involvement in the world of politics from Prep students by first generating discussion.

The problem, first and foremost, is that these immigrants attempting to cross over into the U.S. are often not spoken about enough as actual people. These are human beings trying to live better lives or follow their families by following a ray of hope, sometimes for hundreds of miles, only to be told "no" because of a closed-minded immigration policy. Migrants are people, not a problem.

In the Jesuit Post, Brian Strassburger, SJ cites how the issues of illegal gun and drug

trade are often lumped together with illegal immigration. Despite being interconnected, these issues are not the same. He writes, "Trump wants to build a wall. If that wall is a productive strategy for curtailing the illegal movement of drugs and guns across our border, then let me be first in line to lay a brick. If that wall has a different purpose, then we would be better off spending our time and resources targeting the root issues of the trafficking of guns and drugs, and forget about the wall altogether."

We are Jesuit-educated men of the Prep, men for and with others. We are taught from day one that service to others is a critical part of being human. It is dangerous to allow someone else to say that illegal immigrants are a "huge problem" to our country by loosely connecting Mexican migrants to other crimes near the border. This is fearmongering and it is important to recognize that.

So, if the border wall were to be accomplished, the United States would have a win for everyone in the corner of discrimination, intolerance, and hate. We must respond with love to those who need it most.

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Student Tur nout is L acking at Non-Football Events

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Prep fans pose in the student section at the Football State Championship.

By L iam Stephens '21 At the football state championship, the student section was composed of about 100 Prep students. Countless parents, coaches, friends, and family were also in attendance to cheer on Prep football. The electricity, excitement, and anticipation in the air was palpable to all those in the Prep?s section. The unwavering support of the Prep community,

and particularly students, at games is a huge energy and confidence boost for the football team, and it?s impossible to imagine a Prep football game without a raucous student section.

However, at the Prep crew team?s nationals race, things were a bit different. There was ?really no student section at all? said rower Jack Gorman ?21, a member of the winning boat. ?The only people in

stands were parents, coaches, and fellow [rowers].? A strong presence in the student sections for only a few select sports, namely, football and basketball, creates a two- class system. Sports like golf, crew, bowling, squash, baseball, tennis, and swimming will probably never be as popular as football at the Prep, but they still deserve a large student section. Student sections provide endless support and bene-

fit to Prep athletes. Seeing a friend or classmate up in the stands cheering him on and making an effort to support the Prep motivates a player to give it his all and not to let down the passionate student section.

The Prep is a brotherhood, so let?s show that. Go out and support your brothers in their matches.

The student section is so important. Many of these less attended sports have had great success in recent years. Just last year, even without a student section, the freshman crew team went all the way to nationals and even ended up winning, crowning them the best freshman team in America. Because there was no student section, many Prep students have no idea of this great accomplishment. The lightweight 8 placed 1st at the prestigious Stotesbury Cup Regatta. The golf team went to states this year and sent two players to all- catholic. And sports like bowling and ultimate frisbee are among the most genuinely entertaining and fun to watch.

The Prep administration should work on providing

buses to the games and matches and the students should just simply support their fellow brothers. Prep busing being provided to games more often could help increase student turnout at sports like bowling and golf.

As many of you know, there was a Prep student fan bus to the football state championship game yet none to other sports? games. It could even be as easy as sending the students who are interested in seeing their friends play on the same bus as the team.

Being a good friend and brother means constant support in life and in every challenge or endeavor. Friends of those students on the lesser attended teams should show up and support their brothers. In fact, regardless of who is on the team, it is a fun time to go and watch your fellow classmates battle for a victory. It can also be fun to just go with friends if you are free that afternoon.

The Prep should definitely work on giving less popular sports bigger and better student sections. With a combined effort, we can make the Prep student sections at less popular sports much more successful.

DEBATE: I s " College Star ts Here" a Good Slogan?

Pro:

By Jason M atter a '19 The slogan ?College Starts Here,? has been the Prep?s motto for many years, and has dictated how our faculty and staff treat Prep students. It shows the sophistication and integrity that students gain in this high school experience to prepare them for the real world. However, some students believe that this slogan doesn?t represent that Prep, and should be changed with a motto that truly embodies the Prep experience.

I believe that the slogan

?College Starts Here? illustrates that when students walk through the Prep doors, they are going to be treated like men, and not kids. Not only does the Prep do an exceptional job preparing students for college, they also prepare us for the real world. Most students take the slogan literally, meaning they think that they will be admitted into whatever college that they want. Some courses at the Prep do offer a college level difficulty, and there are even select opportunities to take actual college courses, such as Calculus 3 at

Temple. However, in my opinion, this slogan really conveys the preparation to handle difficult courses and situations.

charge of selecting the slogan.

Some students, however, believe that it does not benefit the school, and they seek to find a new slogan that represents both the face of the Prep and the student community well.

As for the existing ?College Starts Here,? I believe that its intentions are already expressed in the name of our school; Saint Joseph?s Preparatory School. Preparatory emphasizes the schools status as a private school that prepares young men for college, which leads me to believe that the slogan is unnecessary in giving people an understanding that we are geared towards preparing our students

for postsecondary education.

Some students are in agreement that the phrase does not help the school. "A slogan describing an expectation of a conventional path to a societydeemed suitable profession is just unrealistic in today's world, especially as the range of specialized jobs continues to grow, many of which are beginning to require less and less of further education,? says Andrew Kallmeyer ?21, when asked about his thoughts on the slogan. ?It institutes an impractical pressure on a student who is no doubt already experiencing the college expectations in his home life.?

Perhaps more importantly,

A Prep student gains valuable experience with things such as study skills, group work, and amounts of information needed to understand material. The name of our school relates to our slogan, Saint Joseph?s Preparatory School. This ?preparatory? part of the name could only mean two things: preparing for college and preparing for life. As this slogan is relevant to the

mission of the Prep, it does acknowledge most parents? goals to get their son into college.

The Prep has a strong reputation for excellence and gives students the utmost, solid, and educational foundation for college during their high school experience.

Faculty and staff also have a strong opinion on this Prep slogan. Mr. Jones, one of the Prep?s college counselors, said, ?I think this slogan is great, but a bit misleading. It is misleading in the sense that when you hear it, students are going to be

automatically admitted into their dream college. What it really means in my opinion is when you are here, you are doing college level work. What I love about this school is that students who have struggled here, or have low GPAs, go to college and get on the Dean?s List. They feel comfortable with their work because they came to the Prep.? This slogan, although it may have a bad rap throughout some groups of the Prep community, truly embodies the Prep?s mission to prepare kids for college and life.

Con:

By Benicio Beatty '21 Since the fall of 2015, The Prep has been using the slogan ?College Starts Here? as the primary ?hook? for admissions. This tagline, coined by the integrated Marketing and Admissions team, has been tacked onto the ends of emails, slapped on bumper stickers, and displayed on Open House posters for years. This slogan has appeared everywhere with the intent of increasing enrollment, inquiries, and overall awareness of the Prep. ?It opens the conversation with the primary target, the prospective family,? said Mrs. Vander Vennet, who was in

the slogan seems detrimental to the values that the Prep has to offer. The idea that college begins in high school seems to take away from the unique high school experience found here, portraying these four years as a ?passing zone? or a simple feeder into a more important part of our education when the Prep is so much more than that. The current slogan, though it may appeal to prospective families, diminishes the unique Prep experience to a stepping stone that just leads to the next level. The college application process indeed starts at this level, but is this where high school should end?

Even if the intention of the phrase is to emphasize the college application and admissions processes that set the students up for success, it still doesn't offer a holistic representation of the Prep as many think a good slogan should. ?While it is true that the Prep markets itself as a college preparatory school, a better slogan could serve the faculty, staff, and student body,? said Joseph Massaua ?21. The issue then becomes creating an alternative that speaks for the Prep community, values, and outsiders who are are interested in what we do here at 17th and Girard.

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Gabe I nfante Takes His Talents Up Broad Street (Contined from Front Page) He also noted that he does not want to be remembered for the wins, and state titles, but rather, ?the kids that I helped.?

Cooper Kim ?19, a captain and linebacker for the football team, had a very strong relationship with Coach Infante. ?Coach was more than just a guy telling me what to do, he was, and still is a father figure to me and the rest of the guys on the team,? said Kim. ?As a

(Photo courtesy of St. Joe's Prep)

young man, watching someone go about what they do while putting others before themselves, and doing things with great emotion and passion, was something to look up to and attempt to emulate.? Kim also mentioned that when things were getting difficult for him off the field, and when his mother was sick, ?he was always there for me in any way I needed him, and I will always appreciate him for that.?

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I nfante is one of four finalists for the U.S. Ar my All-Amer ican Bowl National Coach of the Year Awar d.

Kim was not surprised by the news of Infante?s departure because he knew that he had the ability to coach at the next level. However, ?I was just a little shaken when I thought that some of my younger brothers wouldn?t be able to be coached under the guy that had done so much for myself and the guys before us.?

I nfante had a 91-22 recor d in 9 seasons with the Hawks, including 4 state titles.

Kim also summed up Coach Infante?s time at the Prep perfectly: ?Coach Infante taught me so much over these past four years. He taught me how to be strong and all about the power of trust and love. He taught me how to get the best out of myself and others. He?s

helped me through some tough times, and isn?t just a coach to me. He, year after year, took a bunch of random guys from the tri- state area, and turned them into blood brothers. He?s made me a better player, leader, and man by pushing me beyond my limits on and off the field, day after day. I wouldn?t be who I am without him. Words can?t describe how much Coach Infante means to me, and many other people on the team, which tells you all you need to know about who he is as a coach and a man.?

While Infante?s reign is now in the past, offensive coordinator Tim Roken is stepping up

to take over the head coaching duties. ?Coach Roken and the rest of the staff taking over are great football-smart and influential men who can get the job done,? added Kim. Despite leaving the Prep, Infante will only be a few blocks down Broad Street, as the Owls and the Hawks practice around the same area.

We want to thank Coach Infante for what he has meant to the football program, and the Prep for the past nine years.

We also would like to wish him luck in his conquest of becoming, ?the best linebackers coach Temple has ever had.?

College Football Playoffs in Need of M ore Teams

By John Pease '20 While the idea of expanding the college football postseason has been gaining momentum from the college football fanbase, it is very unlikely to happen, nor should it. The argument for making such an expansion to eight teams is centered around the claim that teams who deserve to compete for the National Championship, are not being given a chance to do so. The best examples of this claim are in 2016, when Penn State had an 11- 2 season including a Big Ten Championship, as well as in 2017, when UCF compiled an undefeated season. While both of these teams have legitimate claims as to why they deserved to be in the playoffs, it does not mean that the committee needs to expand the number of teams they allow to reach it.

The main reason that expanding the playoff to more teams is a horrible idea is because there are not that many

meet, in order to be eligible for a spot in the playoff. These requirements should avoid placing an undeserving team into the playoffs, which would then resolve the conflicts of a ?deserving team? not being put into the four team field, such as the 2016 Penn State Nittany Lions.

Prep gr ad D'Andre Swift '17, and his Geor gia Bulldogs were the fir st team left out of this year 's College Football Playoff. teams even capable of putting up a fight in the playoffs. For example, in this most recent bracket, the two losing teams lost their games by a combined 38 points. There were not even four teams capable of competing for a playoff spot in 2018,

so why on earth would the committee expand the field to eight?

However, the College Football Playoff still needs reform, just not by the means of expansion. Requirements should be put in place for a team to

The first of these requirements should be that in order to qualify for the playoff, the team may not play a non- FBS team. Not only would this force teams to add another challenging game to their schedule, but it would also improve the game quality around college football. Who wants to watch Alabama embarrass Mercer 56-0?

The second requirement should be that a team must have four wins against opponents ranked at the time of the game, or at the end of the season. This would eliminate the ?pretenders? from being given an undeserved spot in the playoff, and also improve

game quality as teams would feel pressured to create a more difficult schedule. The third requirement should be that the team must, at least, reach their conference championship game. While winning this game should not be required, it should be expected that a team be the best in their conference subdivision to be considered for the playoff. This would have prevented the embarrassing 31- 0 Ohio State loss to Clemson two years ago, and very much helps to prevent an overrated team from reaching the playoff.

Overall, the four team playoff is the right system for ensuring a competitive and wellbalanced playoff. However, this is overlooked simply because the correct teams are not being placed into it. Rather than giving more teams a chance to compete for the National Championship, the solution is to give the deserving teams that chance, and the only way to do that is by creating a system of requirements.

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Student-Athlete of the M onth: Robbie Calabro '19 (Photo: St. Joe's Prep)

being elected shows me that my teammates still see me as a leader on this team,? said Calabro.

For Robbie, his primary goal for this season was ?[to] get back to where I was before the surgery. Other than that, I want to earn 1st team All- Catholic honors.? The Blue Bell native knows that these won?t be an easy feat, but with the dedication, and strong work ethic that he holds, they will be able to be accomplished.

Calabro '19 is making waves in the PCL , as the swim team keeps their undefeated recor d.

By John L euzzi '19 As the swimming season begins to pick up steam with some key early season wins, the team has someone to thank for leading them to an impressive opening start. That person is Robbie Calabro ?19.

has been tearing it up for the Hawks in the pool. As a junior, he was sidelined with a back injury for the entire season.

The success from his sophomore season, where he finished in the top 10 of the District 12 meet in the 200M Freestyle, has led him to being named

one of the captains of the swim team. He serves alongside the three other swim captains: Michael Krumenacker ?19, Nate Aiken ?19 and David Iuvara ?19. ?It means a lot considering the amount of time that I missed last season because of the back injury. So

Calabro, a Blue Bell native,

Calabro also added that he has ?done a lot in preparation for this season. I have done a full year of physical therapy for the back, and I have been in the pool a lot. Since early September during the week, I would be in the pool for two hours a day. I also have been in the pool on weekends, mostly Saturdays, for about three hours.? For the senior captain, ?this was the best plan, so I have been getting back to that original form I had in sophomore year.?

Along with being a leader and captain in the pool, Calabro is also a leader in the school as the Vice-President of Student Council. One might wonder how he can handle all

these duties, but Calabro said, ?A lot of my student council work happens during Community Hour, or is able to be done on the weekends. It?s really how you balance everything at the Prep, so it?s really nothing new for me.?

Besides doing swimming and student council at the Prep, Calabro also plays water polo for Mavericks Water Polo in Haverford. This is a sport that he has been trying to start here at the Prep.

One of his favorite memories at the Prep that involved swimming was working with Cristo Rey seniors in the pool.

The Prep ran a program with Cristo Rey to help their seniors learn to swim as every student at Cristo Rey needed to do this in order to graduate. This program has since ended as it was ran by former Prep swimming coach, Kelly Voss, who stepped down as head coach prior to this season.

Look for Calabro to be a big part for the swimming team as they look to sustain their unblemished record, and look to win their first PCL title since 1988. Follow the team on Twitter @SwimmingSJP for updates on the team.

Don't Think of Food When You Hear " Pickleball" (Photo: Robbie Calabro '19)

By L uke Elamr i '20 A few weeks back, one of the most exhilarating intramural tournaments in the Prep?s history concluded in a dramatic state. Turkey Bowl II closed out with a David vs Goliath storyline: the team of sophomores defeated the heavily favored senior team. However, it is not the end of intramural tournaments this year. Mr. Bryan Ghee, the Director of Student Activities, recently sent out an email announcing the inaugural, Prep Grand Slam, an upcoming pickleball tournament bracketed just like the Turkey Bowl.

The tennis-racquetball mixed sport is composed of two teams of two players that are separated by a net. It is just like tennis, but using racquetball styled equipment to volley the plastic ball back and forth.

Similar to any other sport, there are a set of rules. In the email sent out by Mr. Ghee, the rules include a set amount of ?faults,? which, by definition, means an action not in accordance with the rules. These faults include: not hitting the ball beyond the net, hitting the ball out of bounds, not letting the ball bounce on the serve,

Jason M atter a '20 ser ves on the fir st day of the inaugur al Prep Pickleball Gr and Slam. and stepping into the nonvolley zone (also known as the kitchen), which is the first seven feet from the net. Also, like regular tennis and racquetball, the second time the ball bounces on your side, the play is dead and the opponent receives their point.

Furthermore, Mr. Ghee announced that unlike the Turkey Bowl, faculty and staff will be allowed to enter the tournament, which means that teams of students will face teams of staff members, and students will have the chance to team up with their favorite teachers.

ASC member Dan Egan ?14 stated, ?The pickleball tournament is the stuff of legends, I just hope that when it comes down to it, the moment isn't too big for me. I've been practicing for a long time and the stakes may never be higher.?

Now not only are the staff eager to participate, but the students as well. James Schade ?20 said that, ?I?m ready to get back out there. After my turkey bowl team lost in the first round, I feel like I have a lot to prove on the court this time.?

Since it is likely many students have no idea how to play the game, practice sessions were set up for anyone interested after school. ?I think it?s a great way to get introduced to the game,? Egan said. ?It?s pretty easy to get used to it, and it?s a fairly easy sport once you get the hang of it.? Although no dates have been set, according to Mr. Ghee, there will be one full week of practice ?free play? where students can sign up on Adaptive Scheduler and get set up against an opponent for practice games before the tournament begins. After that, it is head- to- head in the single elimination bracket, where anything can happen.

The Prep Grand Slam is sure to be one to remember, so make sure you grab a partner and sign up so you can get out there on the courts and pickle your way to the championship.

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M eet the Captains: Danny DiSandro '19

By Reza Ali '20 Last year, Prep basketball graduated three starters to Division 1 and 2 basketball programs. Naturally, this year was seen as a rebuilding year for the Hawks. Captain Danny DiSandro ?19 is here to remind the PCL to not count the team out just yet: ?I think it can be a year where we open a lot of eyes and compete at the highest level.?

DiSandro assumed the role of captain as a senior, and hasn?t looked back. ?When coach formally asked me (to be captain), I knew I?d be ready be ready for whatever he needed me to do and I was grateful for the opportunity to lead my teammates,? he said.

It's clear DiSandro is a man for and with others, something that can be seen on and off the court.

This summer, DiSandro also participated in a summer service trip with the Prep, in coordination with the Greater Philadelphia Interfaith Center.

On this trip, he naturally assumed the role of leader when it came to doing service projects and asking questions to religious leaders. There is no question in anyone?s head that knows DiSandro, on why he is a captain of this team.

Reflecting on his Prep Basketball experience, DiSandro said, ?Prep basketball is definitely a serious commitment, and demands a lot of hard work out of the whole team, but it?s taught me that there?s no substitute for hard work and persistence.? This year will be the culmination of four hard years of work for the seniors, and like DiSandro said, don?t count them out yet.

(Photo courtesy of St. Joe's Prep)

DiSandro is one of five, four-year player s.

M eet the Captains: M ike K r umenacker '19

By Andrew Shapiro '19 Coming fresh off of wins against Father Judge, Roman Catholic, and Archbishop Carroll, Prep swimming is looking to take the program to the next level. Leading this effort are the captains, including Michael Krumenacker ?19. Krumenacker, who hails from Ambler, Pennsylvania and attended St. Helena grade school, is looking to qualify for states in the 50 free, also races in the 100 free and relay events.

In his first year as captain, Krumenacker has taken on the responsibilities of giving practice schedule feedback to the coaches, relaying rules to the team, and organizing the team?s apparel, among other duties as well. The swim program has been in a state of flux over the

past few years with coaching changes, but according to Krumenacker, the ?program this year is much more organized and representative of a legitimate varsity sport, something we lacked in previous years.? As a result of this, Krumenacker said that, so far, ?the team is performing exceptionally better than recent years.? After wide margins of victory against Father Judge, Roman Catholic, and Archbishop Carroll, he said that he expects this type of success to continue in future meets, ?with the exception of LaSalle, who has not lost a meet in over thirty years.? It is widely believed that this year?s swim team has a great chance to finish second in the PCL?s. Aside from his goals for the team, Krumenacker?s personal goals for the season are to,

K r umenacker has been a catalyst for Prep swimming all year long, and looks to qualify for states. ?lower my 100 free time below a 48.00, and lower my 50 free time below a 22.00,? as well as possibly qualifying for states.

Outside of swimming for the Prep, he is a member of JSA, St. Helena?s 12th grade CYO basketball team, and is also an Eagle Scout. Krumenacker, who carries his Eagle Scout card with him everywhere he goes, said that he got involved with the Boy Scouts, ?because of the support network available, as

well as its help in applying to college and jobs.? Commitments to these organizations along with swimming keep Krumenacker very busy during the school year. During the summer, Krumenacker spends most of his time on Monday through Friday, training in the morning then heading to his job as a janitor at his former grade school, St. Helena?s.

When asked about his plans beyond this year, Krumenacker

said, ?I would like to swim in college at a D3 level, however, it?s not a deal breaker for me. I see swimming as a good way to have an immediate group of people in college, as well as a tremendous way to stay healthy.? In addition to this, he also views swimming as, ?a tool that can help with it [getting into] college.? So far, he has taken official visits to Catholic, Gettysburg, and Scranton. He said that he is currently leaning towards Catholic, ?for their proximity to DC, as well as their excellent social sciences program.?

With a strong work ethic and ample experience in leadership roles, it is clear that he will have no shortage options and be well set up for success wherever he ends up.

20 | Sports | Thursday, January 17, 2019 | The Hawkeye

Prep Scoreboard SWI M M I NG

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1/ 3 vs Rom an Catholi c, W

1/ 11 vs West Catholi c, W 63-42

1/ 11 vs Malvern Prep, L 2-1

1/ 7 vs Archbi shop Carroll, W

1/ 14 @ Father Judge, W 54-53

1/ 14 vs Malvern Prep

Cr aig '20 Pinks the Rink for His Sister January 7th, 2019 marked the day of the 8th annual nonleague Prep ice hockey game against Cardinal O?Hara. It was held at the Skatium in Havertown, PA. The whole event is to raise awareness for breast cancer., which develops among an eighth of the women in the United States. Naturally, the Prep had intertwined this goal of awareness among the community, through an entertaining manner: ice hockey.

One could see how determined the Prep?s Varsity team was to win, and also notice that some players looked different without their helmets on. Some players took it upon themselves to show more support and spread more awareness by shaving their heads.

The game was still on halt, but for good reason. Jimmy Craig ?20 skated over towards the Prep bench, and stood next to his sister, Rachel Craig.

Rachel was diagnosed with breast cancer, and was honored that night. Everyone in the rink demonstrated their support by giving Rachel a standing ovation.

(Photo: Tommy Walton)

The rink was crowded with students parents, and other spectators from each school.

The Varsity game began at 8:00 pm. After five minutes of warm ups, both teams stationed on their goal line for the National Anthem. The starting five play-

ers from the Prep and O?Hara were announced.

The Skatium was covered in pink for its 8th Annual Pink the Rink event.

(Photo: Tommy Walton)

By Chr istian Giuliani '19

Jimmy Cr aig '20 before the game leans in to greet his sister Rachel who was diagnosed with breast cancer ?I felt that her and my family were being supported on a larger scale. Also, I felt that it is an amazing opportunity to promote breast cancer awareness as a teenager with my friends, and teammates. I have received tremendous support from my team, and from my school,?

Jimmy Craig ?20 said in response to his feelings to the entire night.

The puck dropped, and both teams exploded from the start.

It was a constant struggle to see which side could put a point on the board first. Halfway through the first period, assistant captain Evan Cassady ?19 broke the silence and the Prep

was up 1- 0. Cardinal O?hara tied the game up before the end of the period as a quick response. In the second period, there was no change in score.

The Prep had very consistent control of the puck. On the defensive end, goalie Troy Stefano ?19 kept the Hawks in the game for every shot he faced.

The third period was underway, and it was time for the final stretch. Regular time was reaching an end, but another goal was scored. Captain Nick Ciampitti ?19, made it 2-1 with a minute and twenty- one seconds left. Although the job was not finished, and O?Hara tied the game up once again just before the end of regulation. After

a small break, both teams agreed on a three-on-three battle for five minutes: first goal wins. Cardinal O?Hara closed the game with the final goal.

Following the game, Ciampitti said, ?Pink the Rink was a good game. We played well as a team, and we had a lot of quality scoring chances. We always look forward to playing, because of the great atmosphere and support for the fight against breast cancer. It was even more special this year playing for Rachel, Jimmy?s sister. We are pleased with our performance even though it was not the outcome we wanted.?

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1/ 17 vs. Bonner Prendergast [HOME]

1/ 19 - TFCAGP #6 @Glen Mi lls

1/ 18 - Cavali er Duals

1/ 18 vs. Archbi shop Ryan [HOME]

1/ 26 - TFCAGP #7 @Glen Mi lls

1/ 23 - PCL Sem i -Fi nals

1/ 22 vs. Archbi shop Wood [AWAY]

2/ 2 - TFCAGP #8 @ Lehi gh Uni versi ty

1/ 25 - Coal Cracker Tournam ent

1/ 24 vs. Devon Prep [HOME]

2/ 10 - PCL Cham ps @ Lehi gh

1/ 29 - PCL Cham pi onshi p

1/ 29 vs. Rom an Catholi c [HOME]

2/ 16 - Meet of Cham ps @ Lehi gh

1/ 31 - Di stri ct XII Cham pi onshi p

1/ 31 vs. Archbi shop Ryan [AWAY]

2/ 24 - State Meet @ Penn State

2/ 2 - Rally i n the Valley Duals

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1/ 18 vs. Conw ell Egan @ 3:30 [HOME]

1/ 24 vs. O'Hara @ 4:00 [HOME]

1/ 20 vs. Bonner Prendergast @ 2:30 [AWAY]

1/ 19-1/ 21 Jesui t Cup [CHICAGO]

1/ 26 vs. Xavi er (NY) @ 4:00 [HOME]

1/ 23 vs. Math Ci vi cs & Sci . @ 3:30 [HOME]

1/ 30 vs. Hun School @5:00 pm [HOME]

2/ 5 vs. LaSalle @ 4:00 [HOME]

1/ 25 vs. Devon Prep @ 3:30 [HOME]

2/ 6 vs. HGP @4:30 pm [HOME]

2/ 15 - PCL Cham p. @ LaSalle Uni versi ty

1/ 27 vs. Rom an Catholi c @ 2:30 [AWAY] 2/ 1 vs. Neum ann Goretti @ 3:30 [HOME]

2/ 16 - Di stri ct Cham p. @ LaSalle Uni v.