Inside This Week's Issue New Swimming Coach and Student of the
Edited by Joe Egler '16 and Ryan Naehr '16
The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep
October 2, 2015
Week
Volume 41, Issue III
Pope Francis Unites City of Brotherly Love
By Tristen Mordan '17 Almost a year ago when it was announced that Pope Francis would come to Philadelphia, many were very excited for the pontiff’s arrival. Now that his historic visit to Philadelphia and the United States is over, the Pope’s popularity has only grown within the United States and especially in the City of Brotherly Love. From his arrival at the Philadelphia International Airport to his final mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, everything that Pope Francis did was priority news in Philly.
Pope Francis delivers his homily at Mass held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on Sunday, September 27.
As Pope Francis’ popularity increases throughout the world, so does the amount of people that are coming back to the Church,
“I think Francis is kind of like that great coach who, even when you're in the midst of the hardest practice ever, or the worst season of your
Class of '19 Ignites
By Fintan O'Toole '16 As a senior embarking on an entirely new journey-the test of college applications and finding my next home as my time at the Prep comes to a close- it is often challenging to recall what my life as a Freshman was like. Four long years ago I walked into the theater at roughly 5:30 p.m, commencing what is now one The Class of2019 gathers in the Church ofthe of my fondest memories in Gesu for candlelit night prayer. Flash forward four beginning of a brand new my Prep career, the IGNITE retreat for the Class of 2019, years to last Tuesday, the Freshman Retreat.
career, can somehow always make you remember how much you love this sport,” noted Mr. Rosinski, a teacher at the Prep and the coordinator of the 2Philly4Franics pilgrimage. This pilgrimage, held at St. Joseph’s Prep High School, allowed for students of Jesuit schools all over North America to be actively involved and immersed in the papal visit. On Pope Francis’ greatest impact on him, Mr. Rosinski said, “He is a man who is truly free. He isn't held back from being the person that God created him Continued on page 3.
one for which I had the honor and privilege of serving as a student leader. My job as an Imperator was simple; ensure that these freshman, the future of St. Joe’s Prep, have as great of a time being welcomed to this institution as I did in 2012. The work preparing for the retreat was long and strenuous, filled with hours of Chromebook communication and Continued on page 3.
Making a Splash at the Prep
By Aidan O'Connor '17 This winter, Prep swimming is seeing its third head coach in three years: Coach Kelley Voss. She is assuming the role after Coach Willard resigned after one year at the helm. Willard had only good things to say about the position as he stepped down, only citing the time strain as his reason for leaving. Commuting from his job as a teacher in New Jersey and then back to his family every night ended up being more than he had expected. The search started around the end of July and was led by Mr. Hart ’95, the new athletic director. He explained that the search was difficult since many qualified coaches are either coaching for club teams or for other schools in the area. In the end, the search process came up with the extremely
Coach Voss joins the elite ranks ofPrep varsity athletics coaching staffas the school's first female head coach.
qualified candidate of Coach Voss. Coach Voss grew up in Ohio and comes from a very athletic family. She has previously worked as a coach for the Jersey Wahoos swim team and as a private swim instructor. She is married to a Prep alumnus and also holds the distinction of becoming the Prep’s first female head
coach.
Due to the recently shifting nature of the swim coaches at the Prep, there is a question of what changes will occur this year. Mr. Morrissey, who was head swim coach before Mr. Willard, will reprise his role of moderator for the second year in a row. He brings many years of experience
with him. Furthermore, Mr. Hart has expressed that he believes Coach Voss will keep the things that have worked consistently for the team, while adding a unique spin of her own. He continued about Voss, saying: “She brings a great energy and excitement. She also has a great pedigree herself in swimming”. In addition to Voss as the new head swim coach, this year the Prep has also hired a new head lacrosse coach and two assistant wrestling coaches. They are currently searching for both a new bowling coach and a freshman baseball coach.
Congratulations to the Prep's semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Competition! Paul Cox ‘16
Joe Egler ‘16 Tom Koenig ‘16 James McFadden ‘16 Chris Phillips ‘16 Ellis Sargeant ‘16 Steve Yezzi ‘16
Student of the Week
a 3.5 GPA and plans on applying to South Carolina, Tulane, MIchigan State, and the University of Florida. Kyle is very interested in fashion and style, as he unsuccessfully applied to be a model for Calvin Klein, and he says he is “really interested in eyebrow beautification techniques, because mine are sick”. Kyle many moments which will be highs when I look back on my Prep career down the disagreements on what road. Moments spent in our would make this particular small groups provided retreat the best yet. leaders the time to relay Committees such as Variety important tips and advice that Show, Service, Liturgy, we have learned to the nine Puzzle, Intro Video, Hodge freshmen for whom we were Podge (yes, I said Hodge responsible. I was able to Podge), and many more meet some of the newest provided the backbone to a members of our community, Freshman Retreat in which and I am now comfortable in we all took great pride. The knowing that long after I long work proved to be more depart, the Prep will be in the than worth the time, as great hands of the young men leaders were able to gain as I got to know. many valuable lessons and Another moment of memories as the Freshman remembrance is our group retreatants. service trip, a journey In recollection of through the streets our thirty-six hour time surrounding the premises in together, I am able to conjure how many people came out from all over and were genuinely excited for the to be. For example, at the Pope’s visit. I think it was Festival of Families last pretty significant that Philly Saturday evening, Francis felt moved to put his prepared speech aside and speak to everyone from his heart.” Paul Ravelli, a junior at St. Joseph’s Prep who was part of the 2Philly4Francis pilgrimage, was also greatly impacted, “It was amazing By Aidan Donaher '16 This week’s student of the week is Kyle Cissone. Kyle, whom many of you know as your student council secretary, also participates as a crucial varsity member of the hockey and lacrosse teams. Kyle is a PCL champion on the field, and a Prep leader in his spare time. In the classroom, Kyle carries
is inspired by the music of Adele. As you can see, Kyle Cissone is a very unique fellow who really cares about the Prep. Congratulations Kyle.
Class (Cont'd)
an attempt to clean some areas in preparation for the pilgrims joining us for the Papal Visit as well as affiliate the freshman with the tight knit community in which St. Joe’s Prep so proudly plays a role. The kind people of the area were so humbled by the freshman’s hard work, and it was a touching moment to see the new faces reacting so well to service, an integral part of our life here at school. So, it is safe to say the IGNITE Freshman Retreat was truly a success. I am very blessed to be able to relive such a wonderful experience, with both nostalgic hindsight and a brand new insight. Freshman, this is the start of a
new life and new experience, so make the most of it. The IGNITE Retreat serves as a landmark beginning to a four year journey that you will never forget.
Pope (Cont'd)
is considered the city of brotherly love, and that is a big part of Pope Francis’s beliefs.” A most memorable moment, felt by both Mr. Rosinski and Paul Ravelli, was on Sunday when many of the students were chanting “colegio jesuita” (“jesuit high school” in Spanish). “As the pope drove by, he heard them chanting, recognized them, did a double-take, then turned
and blessed all the Prep guys who were standing there and chanting,” said Mr. Rosinski. While millions gathered from a wide array of backgrounds to listen to the Pope’s words of acceptance and the importance of family, a constant theme of humility was displayed by him. Numerous times he reminded the people to pray for him, a Continued on page 4.
Hawkeye Sudoku
The first person who correctly completes the puzzle and returns it to Joe Egler '16 or Ryan Naehr '16 will receive a free lunch pass.
Pope (Cont'd) request that surprised many,
asked what he might say to like to have a beer with me.” Pope Francis if he had the chance, Mr. Rosinski answered, “ I'm not sure what implying that he is just as I'd say. I think I'd ask him for much in need of prayers as a hug and then ask him if he'd anyone else. Finally when
Scoreboard & Events
By Joe Egler '16
Game Recaps
Upcoming Games
CROSS COUNTRY: CROSS COUNTRY: Joe Pisacano places 35th Home meet Wednesday in 2015 PIAA 10/7 @ 4:15 pm Foundation Meet, Boys Gold FOOTBALL: Home game Saturday GOLF: 10/10 vs. St. Joseph’s 248-235 Loss to Regional (NJ) @ 2:00 Malvern Prep pm SOCCER: 0-4 Loss to Haverford School
GOLF: PCL Championship Tuesday 10/6 @ Melrose Country Club SOCCER: Home game Tuesday 10/6 vs. La Salle @ 3:45 pm
Next Week at the Prep MONDAY, 10/5: Mid-Quarter Grades Due “E” Day TUESDAY, 10/6: Kairos 145 starts “F” Day WEDNESDAY, 10/7: Academic Warning “A” Day THURSDAY, 10/8: “B” Day FRIDAY, 10/9: Kairos 145 ends “C” Day
Hawkeye Staff Editors-in-Chief Joe Egler '16 Ryan Naehr '16
StaffWriters Aidan Donaher '16 Ryan Mannion '16 Fintan O'Toole '16 Kevin Sampson '16 Tristen Mordan '17 Aidan O'Connor '17 Matthew Phillips '18 Anthony Tigano '18 Moderator Mr. Leo Vaccaro '05 Special Thanks To: Mrs. Ree O'Neill Mr. Frank Raffa