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Inside This Year's Final Issue Survey Resul t s, Mega Facul t y Grid, Rugby, Review of Curtains, Get t ing t o Know Mrs. Moul e, This Week on Twit t er and Much More!
Vol . 41, Issue XXV
The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep
Sage Dining Repl aces Aramark at t he Prep By Aidan O'Connor '17 Time has shown that every empire falls. The Roman Empire, the Mongol Empire and the Ottoman Empire. None stand today. At the Prep, this year marks the fall of Aramark dining services. Starting July 1, 2016, Sage Dining Services will be the new food provider for the Prep. This is the culmination of a search process that began in early November.
exceptional dining services. They emphasize fresh, local foods made from scratch in small batches; the difference in taste comes through in just about everything they serve. They are passionate about great food, nutrition and sustainability,? said the official announcement from
the Prep. The original list of potential vendors was ten long. Seven companies responded to the Prep with proposals. From this four were shortlisted: Sage, Culinart, Metz, and Aramark. At this point certain students were invited to serve on a
?We are thrilled to be in partnership with Sage which is committed to
committee to taste test food prepared by these companies and provide feedback. Based on this feedback along with other information such as finances, Sage was chosen. ?I am very happy that Sage is our new provider. They provide legitimate and quality tasting food for the same value price as Aramark. Also, it appears as Sage wants to be at the Prep and cares about us more so than Aramark did,? says Joe Console ?17, one of the taste testers. Sage hopes to enact changes in the food experience at Continued on Page 6.
Dcn. Fit zpat rick, Science Teacher, Ret ires By Eamon Gal l agher ?17
sweet. When asked what his favorite part about being a teacher was, his answer was simply ?teaching.?
2016 is a year of many goodbyes in the Prep community. It is dealing with many departures after this term, not the least of which is the retirement of physics teacher Dcn. Thomas Fitzpatrick. As a man who has been teaching at the Prep for 31 years, he is deeply attached to the school community. Even if a student has not had the honor of being lectured by him in the classroom, he has probably seen him during mass in the Gesu, where he serves as a deacon, and maybe he has even listened a
When asked if he had any plans for retirement, he said, ?No. Generally speaking plans find me, so I?m open.?
homily of his.
Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick recently talked about his impending retirement.
This quote perfectly exemplifies how deep the connection between Fitzpatrick and the Prep truly is.
?I have six [favorite Prep memories]: giving my sons their diplomas when they graduated,? says
For much of the brief interview, Fitzpatrick kept his answers short and
He did, however, have one final piece of advice that should be useful for anyone involved in education, whether they be a teacher, student or parent. ?Every single time in my entire career that I thought a kid was just gone and not worth the effort anymore, I?ve been wrong. Every single kid is worth the Continued on page 13.
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New Bl ocking Syst em Rest rict s Games, Joy
By Pat Ryan '16 Three weeks ago a new web filter was added to the Chromebooks. Its improved blocking ability has left many students with no other option than to pay attention during class.
manually block every one. Blacklisting ultimately fails when hundreds of students are looking for unblocked sites.
Whitelisting is the opposite of blacklisting. Instead of the administrator marking every Both Mr. Kenneth website that they Kiesel and Mr. Mark want blocked, they D?Eramo declined to only set the websites be interviewed. Mr. that they want D?Eramo reluctantly allowed. This explained through strategy is unrealistic email that ?the ?new? in a classroom filter runs on the setting because it Chromebook.? blocks all sites, good A Google search and bad. revealed that the Keyword filtering is filter is a plugin the most efficient called ?GoGuardian?. and puts the smallest Its specialized to burden on the filter and analyze administrator. All web usage in schools they have to do is set with Chromebooks. a list of keywords There are three and any site that has different types of one of the keywords web filtering will be blocked. available: GoGuardian blacklisting, combines both whitelisting, and keyword filtering and keyword filtering. blacklisting. With the GoGuardian can be old filter, a student configured to any of could find a new these. website for games by Blacklisting is very simply googling direct, but requires ?unblocked games?. the most work. The Now, GoGuardian administrator must prevents even manually input every googling those website that they words. want blocked. With And, because it is a millions of websites, Continued on page 4. it is impossible to
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Let t ers f rom t he Edit ors
Hey folks,
Gents,
What an amazing four years. Thanks for letting The Hawkeye be a part of them. Serving the Prep as co-editor-in-chief of The Hawkeye has been an honor for me.
Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday that I was walking up to the front door of the Prep for my first day of Freshman year, anxious but eager to begin a four year journey. Now, looking back from the end of this journey, it?s quite obvious that the Prep impacted me in a way that surpassed any of my expectations. It?s been an honor to attend school with each and every student regardless of if we were close friends or never talked. Every one of you contributes to the identity of St. Joe?s Prep everyday and I encourage you all to always take risks and not be afraid to love.
I had a great time helping to produce more than 20 issues throughout this year. But I couldn?t have done it without the help of countless people. Thank you to everyone who took and read every issue available. Also, I definitely want to thank all of the writers who have contributed to The Hawkeye over the past few years. Producing so many issues of such high quality would not have been possible without your valuable help. You surpassed any and all expectations I had at the beginning of the year. Thank you to the teachers, staff members, and students who provided The Hawkeye with interviews along the way. Thank you to the Prep administration for its continuing support of The Hawkeye. Thank you to my parents, for sending me to the Prep; encouraging me; and making cookies for meetings this past year. I want to thank moderator Mr. Leo Vaccaro ?05, for his patient and guiding hand in the production of each issue. In addition, I appreciated the advice and publicity provided to The Hawkeye by Mr. Bill Avington ?90 along the way. Lastly, I want to thank Ms. Susan Cook, who insisted that I join The Hawkeye when I was a sophomore. Also, Mr. Christian Rupertus and Mrs. Anne Primick have been enormously helpful to me, and their impact on my Prep career cannot be understated. Next year, I?ll be taking my talents to Washington, D.C., attending Georgetown University, and hopefully writing for The Hoya. To any underclassman reading this, savor whatever time you still have at the Prep. It?ll be over before you know it. Never shy away from your vocation, and embrace the Jesuit mission of the school. More than anything, search for the similarities that unite you with your classmates, and celebrate their differences. To all of my fellow seniors, see you again soon, and good luck to you guys in college. Thank you for all the support and companionship that you?ve shown me since the first day of freshman year. I wouldn?t be where I am now if it weren?t for you guys, and each of you has made an indelible mark on me. Go Prep!
I?m blessed to have been a recipient of so much love here and I?m glad I have the opportunity to thank those that made my Prep education and the success of The Hawkeye possible. It has been a pleasure of mine to serve as a co-editor-in-chief this year and I'm confident that next year's editors will continue to make improvements. First off, I would like to thank our readers for picking up the paper when they see it in the lobby. This paper is made for you above all else and it means a lot to the staff when we see it in the hands of the Prep community. I would also like to thank the dedicated staff of The Hawkeye for your work and diligence in helping us have a very productive year, producing more issues of better quality than I have ever seen before in my time here. Thank you to all of the faculty and staff, especially Ms. Cook, Mr. Miller, Mr. Murphy and all of my other teachers. You?ve always pushed me to be my best not just as a student but as a man for others and I truly appreciate that. A special thanks goes to Mr. Vaccaro ?05, a fantastic moderator and an even better man. The Hawkeye would not be what it is today without your consistent efforts. Finally, I would like to thank all of my Prep brothers and my family, especially my parents, for always doing their best to support me in coming to school here and providing all that I need to be happy. I will make the most of this opportunity and hope to make all of you proud. This coming Fall I?ll be attending the Honors College at the University of Maryland and studying chemical engineering. Once again, thank you to everyone for these past four years. Enjoy high school because it will be over before you know it. Take advantage of the education you?re getting here and never forget to love above all else. Sincerely, Ryan Naehr ?16
Peace, Joe Egler ?16
Editors-in-Chief Joe Egler '16 (left) and Ryan Naehr (right) '16 all cleaned up for prom.
The editors along with moderator Mr. Leo Vaccaro '05 (center).
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Cape & Sword St rikes Again: A Review of Curtains
By Jake Feehery ?18
and Jay Fogarty ?18 as the lovable Daryl Grady, the future of the program is secured.
Apart from Chance the Rapper?s Coloring Book, Curtains was the highlight of my weekend.
Both Paul Koenig ?18, as the flustered investor Oscar, and Liam Scott ?17, as the unmoved stage manager Johnny, brought many laughs from their own performances.
Each aspect of the play seemed to eclipse the last. I couldn?t tell what was my favorite part of the show: the dancing, singing, or comedy. It continued to improve, and I was crushed when it drew to a close. The cast and crew did a tremendous job, putting on a Broadway level performance at the Prep. The play?s concept was simple at the core, but its medium allowed for greater self-awareness in its jokes.
The ensemble was made up of so many strong voices that every song could be heard as clearly in the back of the audience as in the front.
A scene from Cape & Sword's production of Curt ains.
between the married composing team of Georgia Hendricks and Aaron Fox, struggling not only in The play centers work but also in their around a cast of relationship. The Boston actors, their play-within-a-play is producers, lyricists, pulled a million ways and a director, who by its producers, the are held in custody for the murder of the Bernsteins, its investor Oscar, and talentless Jessica its eccentric director Cranshaw. Christopher Belling. However, no one is While they are above suspicion trapped at the stage when Lieutenant Cioffi is on the scene. and being investigated, they While Cioffi, must save the show portrayed by Tom Koenig ?16, seems to from its terrible reviews. be a competent investigator, he is With the help of constantly Cioffi, will they be sidetracked by his able to stop the love for the stage killer, and, more and infatuation with importantly, rework Crenshaw's ?On the Same Boat? understudy, Nikki into a decent Harris, played by number? Elena Christen MSJA The performance ?17. was seamless? from Simultaneously, the first notes of the there is tension
initial song, ?Wide Open Spaces,? to the final bows. The talent of the actors is obvious. The timing of the actors, well versed in all aspects of the stage, made every joke land on uncontrollable laughter. The only thing more impressive than the songs that they sang was the applause it garnered. And the synchronization of the dancing was almost as if the cast shared one mind. It is difficult to pick any standout cast members as they were all so impressive.
member; his awkward moves on Nikki never failed to get a laugh from the audience, and whether he has a breakthrough on the mystery or on how to fix the play, his excitement seems genuine. Richard Fusco ?16 and Emma Barrera MMA ?16, who played couple Aaron and Georgia, showed impressive vocal range and acting, showing longing and
woe without skipping a beat. Saying goodbye to so many talented actors this year is certainly a loss for director Mr. Tony Braithwaite ?89. However, the program is in good hands, and a great amount of talent will be returning. Among Christen as naive actress Nikki, Mac Riga ?17 as the unmanageable Christopher Belling,
Under the direction of Braithwaite, the Cape & Sword program has continued to flourish, with Curtains being the best performance to date. From the amazing comedy, song, and dance to the chemistry of the cast, the show is an amazing success. While I?m certain that the troupe will try to top Curtains in next year?s Fall Performance, it will surely be a tough act to follow.
Of course, Koenig saved his best role for his final one as a Cape & Sword
Mayor Jim Kenney '76, seen in costume (left) and shaking hands of the cast (right), performed a cameo as a detective in Curt ains.
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Rugby Wins in Semi-Final , Fal l s One Game Short of St at e Tit l e By Ronan Egan ?18 Last Saturday, the Prep Rugby team suited up for a state semifinal game against the powerhouse St. Gregory the Great from Scranton.
added. He goes on to say that the St. Greg?s game took a huge physical toll on the players, and they were just run down for the next game. This playoff run marked the Prep?s fifth trip to the state finals in the last six years, with the exception being last year?s semifinal loss.
In a very spirited and physical game, the Prep took down St. Greg?s by a score of 26-20. Gaelen Kelly ?17 led the scoring with two tries, and the Prep also received contributions from John Coppinger ?16 and Xavier Steward ?16. PJ Maher ?16 also tacked on extra points, going three-for-four on conversions. This win set up a date with Conestoga High School in the state championship, which was played the
Overall, the Prep rugby team had a great season, resulting in yet another trip to the state championship.
Lock and captain Riley Curtin '16 fires up the team before kickoff. falling behind 35-5 at the half and eventually losing the game 52-19.
following day, Sunday, May 15th. In a rematch of last year?s semifinal, the tired Prep team got off to a slow start,
?Players were literally popping
their shoulders back into their sockets to play in the game. They left everything out there on the field,? says coach and
moderator Mr. Brian McCloskey ?91 ?[They] played a team worthy of a state championship in Conestoga? he
On the way to the finals, the team took down a powerhouse team in St. Greg?s, but just didn?t have enough left in the tank to beat a healthy Conestoga team.
Syst em (Cont .) plugin, it works at home and at school. It also makes it easier to for the administrators to find websites that make it through the filter. Unblocked sites spread quickly among students through word of mouth. GoGuardian allows administrators to take advantage of this. When a website has a sudden spike in visits, the plugin alerts the Prep administrators. GoGuardian?s website explains that activity can be monitored ?from entire schools, to specific classes, to individual students. GoGuardian?s efficacy is also supported by the anger of many Prep students. Every website that
Thomas Sweeney ?16 previously visited to play games has been blocked by GoGuardian. With nothing left to do in class but think about games, he realized that ?what you can?t do, makes you more anxious to do it. So, therefore, if you take away all the games, it makes the kids more anxious to play games." GoGuardian looks like the solution to ending the widespread distraction that the Chromebooks have caused in their first year at the Prep.
A familiar screen to many Prep students, this is what GoGuardian displays when you try to access a blocked site.
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Mega Facul t y Grid
By John Thorel l '19
Mr. Adam Rosinski, SJ
Mr. Howie Brown ?99
Fr. John Swope, SJ ?72
Mr. Jason Zazyczny ?90
Mr. Al bert Greene
What is your f avorit e ice cream f l avor?
Chocolate. Why is that a question? Is this serious?
Vanilla. No wait, I?m too boring. Put cookies and cream, that?s my second
Dulce de Leche
Vanilla
Strawberry
Wawa or 7/ 11?
Next question
Wawa
Wawa
Wawa
7/ 11
Which Jol l y rancher f l avor is t he best ?
Grape
Cherry
Apple
Cherry
Apple
What is your f avorit e quot e?
Anything by Mr. Hart
?Go forth and set the world on fire? -St. Ignatius
?The greatest gift of a lifetime is being who God is calling you to be.?
"Just don't be ordinary!" - Mr. Jerry Taylor
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle
What is t he l ast movie you wat ched?
Animal House
Trainwreck
Spotlight
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War
What was your f avorit e subject in school ?
Religion
Government
Languages
History
History
What is t he best scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off?
"Twist and Shout," again why is that a question?
When the nurse comes to Ferris?s door and sings ?I heard that you were feeling ill...?
The phone call with Mr. Rooney
Principal sitting on the school bus with the students at the end of the movie
Driving the red Ferrari through the window
What is your f avorit e pizza t opping?
Sausage and green peppers
Pepperoni
Buffalo chicken
Bacon
Pepperoni
Waf f l es or Pancakes?
French Toast
Pancakes
Crepes
Pancakes
Pancakes
What was your f avorit e ext racurricul ar in school ?
The world affairs club
Cape & Sword
Track and cross country
Retreats
3-way tie football, basketball, and track
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Jacob Sart orius: Just a Vine St ar or Next Big Hit ? By Von Hobe '17 With the release of his new hit single ?Sweatshirt,? young icon and inspiration Jacob Sartorius is enjoying recent attention and praise.
others is second to none, as shown in one of his latest tweets: ?Goodmorning [sic] princess [...] have an amazing day and remember to stay positive (: ? (@jacobsartorius).
because his parents want him to spend time at home.
The majority of his recent time has been spent producing incredible music for the public, so now he has to settle down The message of his and keep his first and only vocal This priorities with his production mirrors thirteen-year-old family. One can only that of his ?lady killer? surely wonder what personality. has a bright romantic Sartorius has in store Sartorius has no future ahead of him, for his fans. problem brightening already displaying Could it be a new the days of others via his knowledge of reality TV show? Twitter and Vine, how to appeal to the A full album? spreading hearts and minds of inspirational girls everywhere. Only time will tell. thoughts and Unfortunately, uplifting messages to Sartorius won't be his audience. able to attend this His empathy for year?s MagCon event
Sartorius's Twitter page showing an advertisement for his new single (left) and a recent picture he posted of himself (above).
Sage (Cont 'd) the Prep. They plan to provide a featured food item of the month, extend the choices for breakfast foods, offer cooking classes and demonstrations, and host educational opportunities.
and use roast meats instead of sliced deli meats. Sage caters their menu based on the school.
For example, since the Prep is located in Philadelphia, they will serve a Philly Perhaps most cheesesteak. They importantly to some will also utilize the students, they will pizza oven to make serve food until 5 pizza from fresh PM. dough rather than In addition to these using the oven to changes, Sage will heat up pizza. implement This time, the Prep technology in a is entering into a meaningful way. partnership with Menus will be Sage. The Prep will available online and be more involved in on screens in the the kitchen and will food line. Next to have a say in choices each dish will be about food. nutritional Students will be information, price, able to serve on a and allergy alerts on food committee. a tablet. This They can leave eliminates the comments, reviews, guesswork in buying and ideas for food on lunch. forms that Sage will Sage makes a view. commitment to serve ?Sage has a lot of the best food online polls where possible. This is seen students can help in how they use no shape the food that is frozen burger patties provided. Students
should take advantage of these services. Also, students should be more inclined to approach the food service manager or someone who works with Sage if they are experiencing problems with their food service,? says student body president Andrew Oliver ?16, who also served on the committee to choose Sage.
was excellent. Their prices were very reasonable. Their company was very professional and serious about quality food service,? says Oliver. In a way, the Prep is transitioning away from ?Big Food? to a smaller company. Aramark is a large corporation while Sage still has a small company feel.
This was evident when Sage made their visit to the Prep for the taste testing. Their presentation was even done by Paco Rodriguez, the president and co-founder of Sage. One group that will be most affected by this change is the workers.
employed by Aramark. Unless they make the decision to apply at Sage, the current workers will not be at the Prep next year. However, Aramark did guarantee that all their employees will keep their jobs with Aramark.
The employees in the Prep cafeteria are
This is a change for those students who feel their opinion is currently not well valued in the food process. ?I had no input my freshman, sophomore, or junior year, but that may be because I was not president then. This year Aramark has asked to have sit downs with student council twice,? continued Oliver. ?I am happy. I believe [Sage] will change the Prep for the better. Their food
Sage's electronic menu that will be next to dishes.
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Mr. Scot t Mul l en '99, To St ep Down as Wrest l ing Coach By Ryan Gil l '17 How does one adequately sum up all that is Mr. Scott Mullen ?99? Iconic classics scholar, prestigious Prep alumnus, and revered wrestling coach only begins to describe the excellence that is Mullen. Whether he drilled the declining and conjugation of Latin nouns and verbs into your head, dismissed you from class with a JUG slip, or encouraged you to consider trying a ?real sport? such as wrestling, Mullen holds a fond place in all of our hearts. As a member of the Classics department, Mullen has doubled as the varsity wrestling head coach, and this year marks the end of his three-year career in the position. Mullen has elevated the wrestling team to an unprecedented level of success. ?This year, we had six varsity wrestlers with 20 or more wins. Last year they had losing records and won 20 matches this year,? says Mullen. In addition to this remarkable statistic, under his direction, the wrestling team
produced an extensive list of achievements such as: eight Catholic League champions, six District XII champions, five Northeast region place-winners, one state qualifier, 28 all-Catholics, 22 all-Districts, and a two-time PCL Outstanding Wrestler in Sean Lyons '16. To Mullen and his team, wrestling means more than just wins and losses. During his coaching career, Mullen strived to uphold the values that wrestling has instilled in him during his time at the Prep. As a Prep student, Mullen exemplified the merit that is associated with wrestling and was a two-time recipient of the school?s Most Dedicated Wrestler Award. ?Having wrestled was a great opportunity that helped me so much as a student here at the Prep, and my experience influences and shapes me even today. "To give back to the most recent crop of wrestlers was a great experience,? says Mullen
In order to achieve in life, in sports, in academics, Mullen expressed about which the success the Prep community read or hear was a product of dedication. ?Preparation, traveling to matches and various tournaments, time spent away from family from friends, was difficult but if I
wanted our team and wrestlers to succeed, my fellow coaches and I had to put time in to allow them to progress as athletes and as men,? Mullen says. Now that Mullen will no longer hold the coaching position, the wrestling team is in need of new leadership, and Christian Waller ?17
been instrumental in our success as a wrestling program.?
with my fellow coaches and wrestlers.
Conquest agreed with Christian?s statement.
"That's where learning and technique occurs and other coaches and wrestlers are able to help each other. But I certainly won?t miss the smell,? says Mullen.
?Mr. Mullen is very helpful, and always there when you have a question." "Throughout the season he knew our weaknesses and strengths and capitalized on them
"...I cert ainl y won?t miss t he smel l ," says Mul l en. and Christopher Conquest ?17 are aiming to maintain Coach Mullen?s standards. Waller was not a wrestler prior to freshman year. ?Coach Mullen was very patient with me. His encouragement has really fostered my appreciation for the sport," says Waller.
Mullen (right) with assistant dean Mr. Brian Ghee (left).
"Besides running practices and teaching the fundamentals of wrestling, he does so many things behind the scenes that go unnoticed, which has
by trying to improve on them in practice. All around intensity in practice lead us to where we wanted to be," says Conquest. While it is unfortunate that his coaching tenure is coming to an end, Mullen has made his decision because he is entering a Doctoral program at Widener University in Educational Leadership. ?I?ll miss being in the wrestling room and as much as I loved getting ready for matches and tournaments, I'll miss practices; working
Looking back at his time as coach, Mullen characterized his time as ?a gratifying experience? and given the opportunity to rejoin the Prep?s wrestling coaching staff he expresses future interest. ?I still have a lot of coaching left in me, I?ll have to revisit a return on a later date,? he says. Clearly, Mullen?s unspoken dedication, heart, and personal experience has led to the the success of the wrestling team and their preservation of the Prep?s tradition of winning.
Survey Resul t s
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Cont ribut ors: Joe Egl er ?16, Buddy King ?16, Owen McGovern ?16, Ryan Naehr ?16, Aidan O?Shaughnessy ?16, Jon Erdy ?17, Mike Graf enst ine ?17, Aidan O?Connor ?17, and Daniel O?Connel l ?19 The resul t s of t his survey are val id as of May 18, 2016 and percent ages are based on t he 515 respondent s. What is the best Pop-Tart in the game? Which of the following is your favorite Pop-Tart flavor?
Strawberry (19.3% ) Blueberry (4.5% ) Frosted Blue Raspberry (3.1% )
Yes (92.6% )
Visit the Senate for Career day on the Ides of March (5.3% )
Which decade would you most wanted to have attended the Prep in?
LeBron James or Stephen Curry?
1920s (7.4% )
King James (45.2% )
1930s (0.6% )
Chef Curry (54.8% )
1940s (3.5% )
Chocolate Fudge (6.3% ) Chocolate (2.4% ) Hot Fudge Sunday (7.7% ) Cookies and Cream (9.4% ) Confetti Cupcake (1.4% ) Chocolate (2.4% ) Peanut Butter (1.2% ) Your favorite presidential candidate? Hillary Clinton (D) (11.9% ) Bernie Sanders (D) (32.8% ) Donal d Trump (R) (55.3% )
Pepsi (24% )
Are you happy that the Prep is Which of the following switching to a new food would you do to bring back provider next year? Slither.io?
No (7.4% )
Frosted Smores Toaster (18.5% )
Coke (76% )
Yes (66.7% ) No (33.3% )
Brown Sugar Cinnamon (26.1% )
Coke or Pepsi?
Do you fall asleep during Mass in the Gesu?
1950s (4.5% )
Is a hot dog a sandwich?
1960s (8% ) 1970s (7.2% )
Survive only on Aramark Chicken Patties (11.4% ) Travel to Mordor and make a blood sacrifice (5.1% ) Sneak into the Prep in the dark of night and hack into the mainframe (17.1% )
Which is the best series? The Godfather (17.6% ) Harry Potter (17.6% ) St ar Wars (29.5% ) Star Trek (1.2% ) High School Musical (8.9% ) Shrek (25.1% )
Which is the best department at the Prep? 1. Engl ish (32.1% )
Yes (29.7% )
Steal the Declaration of Independence (11% )
2. Other (9.6% )
No (70.3% )
Al l of t he above (50.1% )
3. Classics (9.6% )
1990s (8% )
Drake or Meek Mill?
Qdoba or Chipotle?
2000s (13.6% )
Drake (52.4% )
Was Views as good as it was hyped up to be?
2010s (34.4% )
Meek Mill (47.6% )
Even better, some of Drake?s best (6% )
Qdoba (28.2% )
Did you enjoy having Google Chromebooks this past year?
Which of these 90s shows do you prefer?
Yes (53.5% )
CatDog (11.4% )
I hated it (8.3% )
No (46.5% )
Rugrat s (51.9% )
I didn't listen to it yet (20.7% )
Mat t yBRaps (54.8% )
Who is Drake? (10% )
Which was the best video?
Nike, Adidas, or Under Armour?
Drake?s ?Hotline Bling? (20.3% )
1980s (12.6% )
Rocket Power (20.5% ) Do you support the blocking of Hey Arnold! (16.2% ) games on Google Chromebooks in school? Axe or Old Spice? Yes (6.6% ) Axe (20.2% ) No (93.4% ) Ol d Spice (79.8% )
Was al right , woul d l ist en again (35.7% ) Was not that good (19.3% )
Chipot l e (71.8% )
Who will be the breakout rapper of 2017? Iggy Azalea (15.9% ) Jacob Sartorius (29.3% )
The Inf amous Wet Wil l ie Video (51.8% )
Nike (74.4% )
Mr. Z?s Ice Bucket Challenge (28% )
Adidas (8.5% ) Under Armour (17.1% )
Continued on page 9.
This Year In Review
Prep News August 26: Freshman Orientation
Sept ember
Oct ober
1: Classes begin
6-9: Kairos 145
5: First Varsity Football Game
13: Varsity Golf District 12 Championship
11: First (and last) mixer 21-22: Freshman Retreat 24-28: 2P4F
18: Open House 23: Freshman Student Council Elections 30: End of Quarter 1
November 13-22: Kennedy?s Krisis: 13 Days in October 17-20: Kairos 146
By David McCabe ?19 and Joseph Scot t ?19
December 6: Operation Santa Claus 13: Christmas Concert
21: Football PCL 15-18: Kairos 147 Championship loss to LaSalle
January 4: Former Mayor Michael Nutter ?75 spoke the Prep before attending the Inauguration of New Mayor Jim Kenney ?76 12: End of Quarter 2 13-20: Midterms
24: Thanksgiving Food Delivery
22: Semester 2 Begins
28: Homecoming
U.S. News August 6: First Republican Debate (Cleveland)
Sept ember
Oct ober
22-25: World 13: First Democratic Meeting Of Families Debate (Las Vegas) (Philadelphia) 22-27: Pope in America
November 13: Terrorist attacks in Paris
December
January
18: Star Wars: The Force 10: David Bowie Awakens is released passes away 18: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip is released
14: Alan Rickman passes away
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Pat?s or Geno?s? Pat ?s, obviousl y (35.2% ) Geno?s, no question (31.1% ) I don?t care; it?s just a cheesesteak (33.7% )
Survey Resul t s (Cont 'd) How many wins will the Eagles have this year? 0-4 (11.1% ) 5-6 (10% )
Which show is the best?
It?s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (26.4% )
No (20.7% )
Dee (1.9% )
Dennis (9.7% )
13-16 (7.1% )
Chocolate or vanilla ice cream?
Frank (11.4% )
Chocolate (45.7% )
The McPoyles (2.8% )
Vanil l a (54.3% ) 94 WIP or 97.5 The Fanatic?
Who is the face of Philadelphia?
WIP (40.3% )
Jim Kenney ?76 (5.4% )
The Fanat ic (59.7% )
Meek Mill (23.9% )
Is knowing not enough? Is willing not enough?
Rob McElhenney ?95 (7.4% )
We must apply (45.4% )
Phil l y Jesus (30.9% )
We must do (54.6% )
Park & Recreation (10.3% )
Seinfeld (11.7% )
Mac (38.1% )
Charlie (36.1% )
The Of f ice (37% )
Friends (14.6% )
Yes (79.3% )
9-10 (31.5% )
Yes (69.2% ) No (30.8% )
Best Always Sunny character?
7-8 (29.6% )
11-12 (10.6% ) Will Carson Wentz be a good Eagles quarterback?
Do you support the Wing Bowl?
Will the Sixers make the playoffs within the next two seasons?
Michael Nutter ?75 (5.4% ) Sam Bradford (5.2% ) Will Smith (22.3% )
Yes (44.2% ) No (55.8% )
Best sports team at the Prep? 1. Foot bal l (29% ) 2. Crew (10.7% )
Best Philly sports team?
3. Rugby (10.3% )
Fl yers (35.3% ) Phillies (22.4% ) 76ers (7.6% ) Eagles (26.7% ) Union (8% )
Prep News February 2-5: Kairos 148 5-7: Night of Scenes 9: Speak Up! At Merion Mercy
This Year In Review (Cont .) March
April
1: National Latin Exam
May
8: Day off from school for Villanova Victory Parade
8-11: Kairos 149 12: The day the Aquarium Dance was SUPPOSED to be (RIP)
June
6: Senior Prom
1: Last Final Exam
13-21: Curtains
4: Baccalaureate Mass
12-15: Kairos 150
5: Graduation
30: Junior Prom
14-18: Ignatian Heritage Week 18: End of Quarter 3 24-April 4: Easter Break
U.S. News February 1: Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz win the Iowa Caucus of their respective parties 7: Broncos win Super Bowl 50 12-17: Pope visits Mexico
March 31: Pony Rides open at the Philadelphia Zoo
April 4: Villanova wins NCAA Tournament 26: Pennsylvania Primary won by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in their respective parties
May 13-Black Bear found traipsing through Fairmount Park
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Teachers Of f er Advice t o t he Cl ass of 2016 "Strive to do good in whatever walk of life...and remember to always be grateful for the gifts you've been given. Go Prep! "
out of trouble. Make yourself proud by always giving 100% . Don't forget you are always welcomed at the Prep. " -Nancy Moule
-Bill Avington '90 "Nothing worthwhile in life comes easy. Hard work and dedication are the keys to success. If you doubt your abilities, you've already failed. " -Albert Greene "Stay off Slither.io! " -Anonymous faculty member "Make wise choices. Think before you act. Study and try to stay
a good friend. Do your best." -Bill Conners '80 "Look out for one another, your friends, even strangers. Remember the dignity of everyone. "
"Go to class. There will be plenty of time -Anonymous faculty to have fun and go to member parties. Just show up--everyday!" -Tara McFadden "Explore. Get off campus. Be polite. Take a field course. Study abroad. Read. Do your homework. Sit in the front. Do a good turn daily. Make sure that your professors know your name by the end of the first week of class. Trust your gut. Call your mother. Be
"I would like to echo what Dan Corrou, SJ said during Ignatian Heritage Week--Make those who are on the margins the center of further still! Good your life." luck! Your Prep home will always be here -Sam Deitch for you!" "Make the most of the wonderful opportunities that await you. Give of your best in all that you do and let the mystery of life unfold in God's perfect timing. " -Deborah Hilton "Be confident in your academic abilities. You are very well prepared. Be kind to yourself and others. Be adventurous and, most importantly, go
-Jennifer Halas "Whatever it is that you choose to do, commit to it. School, work, sports, relationships, everything has some good and some challenges. Appreciating the good takes little effort, but if you commit - if you TRULY commit, you'll find good in the challenges, and you'll find the challenges not only make you
better, they show you how much more good is opened before you. " -Anonymous faculty member
words of St. Ignatius of Loyola, 'Go Forth and Set the World on Fire.' Be a difference maker. Make change happen. Be true to yourself. " -Jason Zazyczny '90
"Be smart, be safe, and eat all the free pizza you can" -Anonymous faculty member "Your Prep journey is coming to an end yet so much in your life is about to begin. A new chapter, a new path, a new direction awaits you and I challenge you in the
"Get outside your comfort zone. Take an art, language, or science class that isn't required for your major. Be bold in your pursuit of knowledge!" -Scott Mullen '99
Prep Vol l eybal l Edges Out La Sal l e in PCL Showdown By Brian Berg '17 On May 2nd, The Prep Volleyball team got their first win in three years against La Salle College High School. A successful season continued to be great with an exciting win against the Explorers. The team, coached
by Mr. Murphy, played a thriller of a match against their longtime archrivals. Led by captains Mike Fluehr ?16, Rob Young ?16, and Hank Clinton ?16, the Hawks pulled out a victory in the fifth and final set. The team avenged
their first matchup at home against La Salle, and went on to upset the former no. 1 team in the Catholic League. The game was a back and forth contest but shifted when Fluehr went on a serving streak and Mark Miller ?18 displayed elite and consistent hitting. At one point in the match, Miller even inadvertently hit the ball directly in the face of one of the La Salle players resulting in a point for the Prep. Angel Velazquez ?17 also produced both on the court with his play and on the sideline, serving as a source of energy and encouragement for his teammates.
Fluehr '16 (Left) and Velazquez '17 (Right)
The JV side lost to their match to LaSalle after losing a
heartbreaking series of games. The JV team, coached by Ms. Brady and Mr. Szymula, was led by Angel Velazquez ?17 and Declan Quinn ?18 whose hitting game gave the squad a great shot at winning. In the end, the team fell just short. Jimmy Childs ?18 had great serves in
the match while also doing well with his hitting. Austin Kane ?17 did a great job with passing the ball to the setters: Jack Kichula ?17, Alex Monari ?17 and Brian Berg ?17. Joe Buzad ?17 provided a few great hits that resulted in points for his team as well. The Varsity squad
ended the regular season on a high note, with a clean sweep of Archbishop Ryan, winning three games to none. Already enjoying the success of a historic season, the Prep looks forward to keeping the magic alive in their quest for a PCL championship.
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Get t ing t o Know Mrs. Nancy Moul e By Jacob DeAnnunt is ?19
Opinion: Bishop McDevit t Errs in Removing Teen Girl f rom Prom f or Wearing a Suit
Of course, everyone at the Prep knows Mr. Zazyczny ?90, the principal and face of the Prep for the last four years. He is faced with the difficult challenges of leading the entire school, managing administrative tasks and events, and is responsible for all of the students and teachers here at the Prep. To do this job alone would be impossible, but lucky for Zazyczny, many great people help him to complete all of his tough everyday tasks. One of the main members of Zazyczny?s supporting cast is Mrs. Nancy Moule. Moule, the Administrative Assistant to the Principal, has been working here at the Prep since 1985. She does all of the behind-the-scenes work for Zazyczny? answering his phones, setting up his appointments and meetings, and helping schedule school events. Her Prep ties grew even stronger her two sons (?92 and ?94) came to the Prep. Today, Moule resides in Washington Township, NJ. But she grew up in Center City Philadelphia, and was a member of St. Patrick?s Parish. She attended John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls?High School, on 19th and Vine. After high school, Moule worked for Philadelphia Electric for five years until the birth of her first son, Sean Moule ?92. While her kids were in grade school, Moule worked hard as a waitress. On June 10, 1985, Moule started her
Aniya Wolf outside her prom in her suit.
first day at the Prep, working in the alumni office. She earned this job through the help of her good friend, Mrs. Kathleen Sullivan. Moule worked in the alumni office until December of 2014, when she became the Administrative Assistant to the Principal. Moule works hard everyday. ?I get here at 6:00 a.m. and start right into work. "Everyday is different. I read Mr. Z?s messages, make appointments-many appointments, it?s crazy, proofing the Special Awards Mass recently. "A lot is going on. I eat at my desk and don?t stop all day,? says Moule. Before Moule started working here, she already believed that the Prep was the best school. Her opinion has not changed. ?I wouldn?t have stayed here if I didn?t love it. I love every boss I?ve had, every aspect. It is a great place,? she says. Moule?s favorite things about the Prep are the students, whom she loves. She says the best part of
her job is working for Zazyczny, whom she describes as a very kind, caring, a good listener, and a workaholic. Throughout her time at the Prep, she has seen many changes. ?The alumni office used to be down the street, but now it is here in the building. Jesuit Hall opened and so did the gym too. There?s been a lot of construction making the school better,? says Moule. She even works on the weekends, working at Wawa on Saturdays, as she has been doing for the last 22 years. Moule is a likeable lady who is a hard worker and dedicated to the Prep. And without her, the Prep wouldn?t run as smoothly as it does.
By Michael Quigl ey ?17 and Marco Sammart ino '18 Aniya Wolf is a 17-year-old girl who attends Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Her homosexuality has caused much unnecessary controversy between her and McDevitt. Last Friday night, Wolf was kicked out of her school prom because she was wearing a suit. She did not feel comfortable wearing a dress and decided not to wear one to her prom. As she was arriving to prom, she said a school official took her by the arm and said she was going to call the police, so Wolf left. The school is responsible for making the rules clear when it comes to incidents such as these. ?The family said a last-minute email explained girls had to wear a dress to prom,? says abc27.com.
state the consequences of wearing a suit for a girl, so Wolf was in the right mind to believe that it was indeed, tolerable. Wolf saw the email, but decided to go in her suit despite the mandates of the email, because she felt that the school officials would tolerate it. She and her family saw nothing wrong with wearing a suit to prom, and saw the email more as simple guidelines rather than straight-forward commands, with a consequence to pay if these commands were disobeyed. Since the school?s email did not specify the punishments of this particular action, little did Wolf know that she would be kicked out of prom for wearing a suit rather than a dress. The email failed to list the punishments, and this failure is clearly the fault of the school. In addition, it is also important to consider the incident and its moral issues.
The school did not consider the exceptions, like Wolf, who prefers a suit for comfort reasons, and this last-minute email denied her that opportunity.
It is wrong for a school to ban girls from wearing suits because not all girls want to wear suits because of reasons like comfort and identification.
The email apparently did not
For Wolf, it was an issue of comfort and
her masculine identity, which compelled her to wear a suit. This should not be punished. True, Bishop Mcdevitt is a private school, but this does not justify their decision to throw out a teenager from prom for dressing differently. Aniya gained support from many sources, including actor Rob McElhenney ?95, who stars in It?s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. McElhenney reached out to Wolf and wrote via Twitter, ?Aniya, I love your suit. Would u [sic] like to wear it on Sunny?? He clarified that the invitation was not a joke. ?We need a little extra style and class,? he said. He said that he and the cast will be in Philadelphia in the last week of June. It is good to see people backing Wolf and defend her situation because she had the right to present herself as she felt best, rather than abiding by the rules of private school conformists who fail to consider freedom of expression in situations like these.
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Church of t he Gesu Receives Much-Needed Aest het ic Improvement s By Mac Riga '17 The Church of the Gesu has long stood as a towering symbol of the St. Joe?s Prep community. However, as is common with older buildings of such size, the Church has suffered its share of deterioration over the years. Earlier in the semester, a small group consisting of Mr. Bill Conners ?80 and Mr. Leo Vaccaro ?05 of the History Department, Director of Facilities Operations Mrs. Ana Luisa Smith, Liturgy Committee Chair of the Mothers?Club Mrs. Audrey Schwenger, Director of Retreats and Liturgy Mr. Jonathan Jerome, and President Fr. John Swope, SJ ?72 met to discuss the status of the Church and discuss possible maintenance and
renovation. The board discussed multiple phases of renovation, the first of which began to be implemented shortly following the meeting. The first phase consists of five major goals. First, to replace light bulbs and improve the overall lighting of the sanctuary, on the upper statues, and around other important points of focus, which is almost entirely finished. Second, to paint areas of the church that have been damaged by water or wear. A donation was gifted to the school in order to repaint the Vestibule of the church, which is almost complete. At this point in time, no other area has been considered for repainting. Third, to replace
the current sound system. This goal is incomplete, although a new sound board was purchased at the beginning of the school year. Fourth, to repair the stained glass windows that have holes or major damage. Major work towards this end has
not yet gotten underway. Finally, to clean the floors, side altars, sanctuary, and pews. A thorough cleaning took place over Spring Break, with more cleaning planned for the near future. As a result of the
renovations, several elements of the Church are already more visible. The two side altars above Mary and Joseph are now lit, showcasing the beautiful paintings hanging there: the presentation of Jesus in the temple, and St. Ignatius writing the Exercises in front of the Blessed Mother. The statues of the various saints lining the ceiling, as well as the organ, are now lit. The Risen Jesus as well as Jesus on the cross, both on the high altar, are now lit for emphasis. Mr. Jerome, who has been deeply involved in the process, is very optimistic about the renovations. ?Overall, I think these cosmetic projects will help our entire school community and the various groups who
use the Gesu enjoy the space as it was originally intended. It's easy to let your mind wander while you're at Mass, but beautiful spaces like the Gesu allow us to become distracted by things of God. That's a good thing! "Keep in mind: most of the saints who are remembered throughout the Gesu were once bored at Mass too, and yet in a beautiful way, their statues and paintings remind us that God meets us wherever we are. "Distraction in a church, like the Gesu, can be holy endeavor,? says Jerome. These improvements will help the Church of the Gesu to remain a beautiful place of prayer and community for years to come.
The central entrance window was cleaned to a sparkle. Center pillars in the vestibule were painted a much brighter white color with a gold trim.
The ceiling and decorative eggs were repainted and cleaned.
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effort,? says Fitzpatrick. The Prep is lucky to have been graced with a determined and caring force like Fitzpatrick. Even in the little things, like sharing bizarre stories about a host of topics from the endeavors of his children to sharing
Fit zpat rick (Cont .) seemingly minute discoveries by obscure inventors, he always has the best interest of the student at heart. One student, Jake Howard ?17, remarked, ?He combined comedy in physics in a way that made the class enjoyable and
informative.?
institution.
Last year, Fitzpatrick missed the second semester due to serious health issues, but returned nonetheless.
Either way, the Prep and Fitzpatrick can agree on one thing. ?It?s been a wonderful 31 years.?
Something brought him back. Maybe he just wanted to teach complex circuits one last time, or maybe it was a love for this
Fitzpatrick (center left), celebrates the Mass of the Solemnity of the Ascension
A screen-shot of the physics website "Mr. Fitzics," which Fitzpatrick hosts.
Of f t he Hook: The Prep Fishing Cl ub By John Kromchad ?17 Many students may not know that Mr. John Groch, of the religious studies department, is, in fact, a nature fanatic.
These sources include Ridley Creek State Park, Darby Creek, and even Linvilla Orchards, all with primarily trout swimming.
The Fishing Club is a noncompetitive ?I like being one extracurricular, but with nature,? he says. has the same sense With this passion, of reward due to the Groch has been amount of fish that moderating the one could catch. Fishing Club at the Groch proudly Prep for many years. shared his fishing ?I started the record. fishing club because ?I once caught it?s not just about twenty-two fish in fishing, it?s about two hours,? he says. observing and communing with However, Groch nature,? says Groch. assured that this is not always the case. Also, Groch says that fishing is ?a Groch also noted source of meditation that the majority of for me.? the fish that are caught are thrown Overall, Groch says back. that his love for fishing and nature is Groch says that any his inspiration for fishing style is starting the Fishing welcome, but, if you Club. would like to learn how to flyfish, he The Fishing Club would be honored to has regular meetings teach you. at one of three freshwater sources The club itself is on the weekends. composed of about
20 students, but only around three people tend to go out and fish with Groch. He gave a few shout outs to students who have attended meetings regularly and found a love for fly fishing: Jack Heffernan ?16, Brendan Mason ?19, and Jon Bjornson ?16. According to Groch, these kids have grown tremendously in their fly fishing skills. Nevertheless, the club is low pressure because Groch does not enter the squad into any tournaments. But have no fear, the fun is still there because, as Groch says, ?[the] bond with students over this activity is gratifying.? Word on the street is that a common quasi-competitive edge to the club is trying to beat Groch?s all-time record. Overall, the Fishing
Mr. Groch and Emerson Marles '17 displaying their catch. Club may be a great Club is not just a the prospect of fit for many students. rumor on the street. defeating Groch?s It is a real deal. record or just enjoy meditating with Whether a student nature, the Fishing finds the pleasure in
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Seniors Ref l ect on Their Prep Experience By Wil l iam Grugan '19 As they exit the Prep, I asked three seniors, Nicholas Ricci '16, Chris Phillips '16, and Augie Lorei '16, about their opinions regarding the school. 1. What has been your f avorit e aspect of your experience at t he Prep? Augie Lorei: "The two trips to Germany after Freshman and Junior year and one experience hosting an exchange student. The first trip was guided by Frau Watson and Mr. Connors, while the second was hosted by Mr. Connors and Mr. Vaccaro. I showed my exchange student around Philadelphia. I liked Mr. Connors." Nicholas Ricci: "Track and Field, Speak Up, Prep Med." Christopher
Phillips: "My favorite part of my Prep experience has been the Cape and Sword Drama Society, which has enabled me to grow tremendously as a person. For me, it is perhaps the activity that most epitomizes everything that the Prep stands for and seeks to instill in its students." 2. Which t eacher--if any--woul d you say has made a signif icant impact on you? Augie Lorei: "Mr Connors?s passion and childlike sense of wonderment. Ms. Cook is infinitely energetic and very passionate and enthusiastic about every day she teaches. Mr Whelan made me think about the way we experience art differently. He wasn?t
afraid to have a frank discussion with a student, and didn?t force a specific conclusion." Nicholas Ricci: "Raffa, because he was my biggest welcome at the Prep." Christopher Phillips: "Mr. Braithwaite, Mr. Jerome, and Mr. Morrissey have all helped me to grow throughout my time here by challenging me and pushing me to go outside my comfort zone and expand my talents in new ways, as well as understand what those gifts and talents are."
classroom chromebooks. More electives available (Russian, Shakespeare, Mythology). The school day should start and end half an hour later. There needs to be a regulation of exams/ final assessments for AP."
Nicholas Ricci: "A stadium named after and built for Bill Connors. I would like a silhouette on the side of the stadium of a Bronco captioned ?Wild Bill Field.? A zipline from the top of the bell tower to the front door. Jonathan Jerome made principal of the
Prep." Christopher Phillips: "I'd like to see the Prep rethink and expand the technology component of their curriculum -Chromebooks are good, but not perfect by any means."
3. Which changes woul d you l ike t o see in t he Prep's f ut ure? Augie Lorei: "Infinite budget for the archives and the Church of the Gesu. The removal of
Augie Lorei '16 (left) and Nicholas Ricci '16 (right) still working hard in the library during their senior year.
Divine Lorraine: Rising Up Over Broad By Aidan O'Connor '17 The Divine Lorraine Hotel, located at Broad and Fairmount and standing 10 stories tall, greets many Prep students as they drive down Broad Street each morning. To some, it may be just a building, but others gaze up at it, wondering what its storied past entails. Built in the late 1800?s, it was originally designed as apartments for the wealthy residents of North Philadelphia. In the 1900?s, Father Divine, the leader of the Universal Mission Movement, acquired it. Under Divine, the building became the first racially integrated hotel in the city. Today it still stands, but its head is bowed a little low. Years of neglect have rendered it riddled with graffiti,
squatters, and broken glass. Still, it is a hauntingly beautiful testament to the Philly of yesteryear.
block, waiting for hours to get a peek inside the majestic building.
However, this pattern of neglect has come to an end. Developer Eric Blumenfeld is working on renovating the building and restoring it to its former beauty. The plan is for the new apartments being built to be ready for renters by November. ?Like a phoenix rising on North Broad Street, the activation of the Divine Lorraine Hotel will signal the rebirth of the gap between Center City and Temple University,? reads the hotel?s new website. In order to raise public knowledge about these efforts, the owners hosted an open house on May 11th to showcase the renovations. People lined up around the
The exterior of the hotel (above) and Divine Lorraine "swag" (below).
and wanted to photograph it.
Regardless of their reasons, the crowd The crowds were was there. A pop up composed of all sorts shop was set up to of people. One sell Divine Lorraine elderly man, a retired ?swag? to benefit Big engineer, had grown Brothers/ Big Sisters. up in the area when it The owner was was prosperous, and advertising now wanted to see apartments that the efforts to return people could sign it to its former glory. leases for. That day A couple from New alone, around fifty Jersey, representing people signed leases the hipster crowd, for apartments that were the modern will start at $1650. counterpart to him. The Divine Lorraine They thought the rises. building looked cool
A graffiti "mural" covers the wall of the former lobby.
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Cl ass of 2016 Col l ege St at ist ics University of Kansas
By Liam Scot t '17
University of Maryland, College Park
School s At t ending: Albright College (PA)
University of Miami
American University
University of Michigan
Boston College*
University of Notre Dame?
Champlain College Chestnut Hill College (PA)
University of Pennsylvania (PA) (IVY)
Clemson University
University of Pittsburgh (PA)
Coastal Carolina University Colgate University
University of San Francisco*
College of Charleston College of William and Mary
University of Scranton* (PA)
Community College of Philadelphia Cornell University (IVY) Dartmouth College (IVY) DeSales University (PA)? Drexel University( PA) Duke University° Eastern University (PA)° Elizabethtown College (PA)° Fairfield University* Fordham University* Franklin and Marshall College (PA)
Students from the class of 2016 wearing gear from the colleges they will attend in the fall. Morgan State University Mount St. Mary's University? New York University Northeastern University Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University (PA)
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (PA) St. Edward's University? St. John's University? Temple University (PA) The Catholic University of America? The College of New Jersey (NJ)
Georgetown University*
The George Washington University
High Point University°
Princeton University (NJ) (IVY)
Towson University
John Carroll University*
Providence College?
Tulane University
Le Moyne College*
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
United States Naval Academy Prep School
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Alabama
Loyola University Maryland* Marist College Marquette University* McGill University (IN) Miami University, Oxford Monmouth University (NJ) Montgomery County Community College (PA)
University of Southern California University of Tampa
Pennsylvania State University-Abington (PA)
Lehigh University (PA)
University of South Carolina
Rosemont College (PA) ?
University of Arizona
Ursinus College (PA) Villanova University? (PA) Virginia Commonwealth University Wake Forest University West Chester University of Pennsylvania (PA) West Virginia University Widener University (PA) Williams College Xavier University* KEY: *Jesuit (PA) Pennsylvania
Rowan University (NJ)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Rutgers University (NJ)
University of Connecticut
? Catholic (Not Jesuit)
Saint Joseph's University* (PA)
University of Dayton?
(IVY) Ivy League
Saint Louis University*
University of Delaware
°Religious (Not Catholic)
Savannah College of Art and Design
University of Illinois
(IN) International
By t he numbers: Number of Applications: 1,685 Number of Recommendation Letters: 629 Accepted to 4-Year Schools: 100% Received Aid/ Scholarships: 100% Number of schools outside Pennsylvania and New Jersey: 60 Number of schools inside Pennsylvania and New Jersey: 27 Number of Schools +500 Miles Away: 33 Number of NCAA Athletes: 30 Number of Catholic Schools: 21 Number of Students Going Tuition Free: 17 Number of Jesuit Schools: 15 Number of Ivy League Schools: 4
*Dat a Court esy of t he Col l ege Counsel ing Of f ice
(NJ) New Jersey
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This Week on Twit t er... By Jon Erdy '17
Co-Editors-in-Chief Joe Egler ?16 Ryan Naehr ?16 Jon Erdy ?17 Mike Grafenstine Jr. ?17 Aidan O?Connor ?17 Staff Writers Aidan Donaher ?16 Augie Lorei ?16 Ryan Mannion ?16 Andrew Oliver ?16 Fintan O?Toole ?16 Joe Pisacano ?16 Stas Postowski ?16 Pat Ryan ?16 Kevin Sampson ?16 Joe Schade ?16 Conor Battin ?17
Brian Berg '17 Andrew Bracken ?17 Joe Console ?17 Marcello Garber ?17 Eamon Gallagher ?17 Ryan Gill '17 Michael Haley ?17 Von Hobe ?17 John Kromchad ?17 Chris Magiera ?17 Tristen Mordan ?17 Mike O?Neill ?17 Mike Quigley ?17 Mac Riga ?17 Liam Scott ?17 Bobby Simons ?17 Kyllian Vong ?17 Jack Yocom ?17 Matt Zito ?17 Matt Brennan ?18 Nathan Coulibaly ?18 Ronan Egan ?18
Jake Feehery ?18 David Haddad ?18 Evan Matthews ?18 Liam McGrath ?18 Matthew Phillips ?18 Marco Sammartino ?18 David Sakowski ?18 Anthony Tigano ?18 Zachary Carr ?19 Jacob DeAnnuntis ?19 Liam Grugan '19 David McCabe ?19 Daniel O?Connell ?19 Joe Scott ?19 Moderator Mr. Leo Vaccaro ?05 Special Thanks To Mr. Bill Avington ?90 Mrs. Ree O?Neill Mr. Frank Raffa