Volume 43, Issue X

Tr ip to Europe with Conner s and Groch Page 4

Vol. 43, I ssue X

Histor y Club Renovates Archives Page 8

Review of: The Shape of Water Page 9

Prep Renovations Poll Results Page 14

The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep

Senior Reaches 100th Wrestling Win Page 16

Febr uar y 15, 2018

(Photo: Riley Herriman '18)

A PHI LLY SPECI AL

Huge crowds gather in the streets of Philadelphia after the first Eagles Super Bowl win in history. Stories on Pages 4, 6, 10, and 19.

DiNubile Fund Established

2018-2019 ASC Staff Announced

By Jack Thorell '19

I n memory of Sal DiNubile '19, the hockey team has established a fund for incoming or existing hockey players in need of financial assistance.

Full story on Page 18.

The Prep has recently selected the seven members of the class of 2014 who will return to the Prep community for the 2018- 19 school year as members of the Alumni Service Corps. These seven men, the most fit for the positions of the seventeen who went through the competitive application process, are entering a very unique program unlike the one that alumni of years past have experienced. The Alumni Service Corps have been run in the past by Mr. Samuel Deitch, but to allow Mr. Deitch to focus more on the Ignatian Service Program, the duty of selecting the coming year?s ASC members was placed on Father Chuck Frederico. Fr. Frederico, with the help of Fr. Swope and Mr. Petruzzelli, reinvisioned the ASC program, examining how alumni had been utilized in the past and how the duties

of the ASC members had begun to evolve already this year. ?This is a classic Ignatian Spiritual Concept. St. Ignatius in the spiritual exercises invites the retreatant to examine three questions: What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? and What can I do for Christ? The whole concept of reflection on the past and present in order to better know how to act/respond to the Lord in the future is what was at work with us. We began by looking at the ASC program over its entire existence in order to reveal the gift that it is been for the Prep community, and what the program has done for the participants. We made a list of things that we hope happen over the course of a volunteer year and what needs to happen on our end to make sure those things are more (Continued on Page 5)

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By Ned Bur ke '19 137 students auditioned for the eighth annual Cape and Sword Night of Scenes. 137 students were cast in Night of Scenes. This unique Cape and Sword Show opened its curtains for the first time on Thursday, February 1st. The show was a success as four out of the five performances were sold out.

The mission of Night of Scenes is to cast every Prep student that auditions. There are not cuts for Prep students and they each receive a role in one of the seventeen comedy or musical skits that make up the show. Night of Scenes was started in 2011 as part of the Prep?s Go Further Still plan.

Producer Tony Braithwaite ?89 was tasked with expanding the Cape and Sword Program so that more students could be included in the experience of acting. In addition to each of the 94 Prep students being cast, actresses from seven different school were cast.

The show was such a hit that a fifth show was added as opposed to to the usual four due to the immense popularity and the amount of sold out shows in previous Night of Scenes performances. The seventeen skits were scenes taken from various plays, comedy shows, such as Saturday Night Live or Monty Python, and even a few skits written by Prep students or alumni. Each group of actors were able to practice their five to ten minute skit under the leadership of their director, who is usually a faculty member, alumni, or an outside professional, or their scene cap-

tain, who is a student acting in the scene.

This year?s show featured two scenes written by current Prep students. The first was ?Spy Exchange? by Liam Grugan ?19, which centered around the hilarious miscommunications and misunderstandings when an American spy goes to meet his contacts in Britain during World War II. This scene was immediately followed by ?The Synagogue?,

by Colin McHale ?20 and David McCabe ?19. The scene was based off of McHale?s experiences and blunders of being a Christian invited to a Jewish Bar Mitzvah.

An audience favorite of the night was ?The Presidents?.

This gut- busting performance involved several Prep students cast as various presidents throughout the years and, as Mr. Braithwaite puts it, ?the real Abraham Lincoln? in reference to Jacob Orbell?s ?18 resemblance to President Lincoln. The scene involved many comical impersonations of past presidents and many wise cracks on their traits or actions.

Another hysterical performance of the night was ?SelfDefense Against Fruits? from the British comedy show, Monty Python. This crowd favorite scene was led by Michael Taimanglo ?19, who played Sergeant. The scene involved Sergeant, a rowdy sensei, and his dangerous over dedication on teaching his students how to defend themselves if they are every assaulted by a belligerent armed with fruit.

(Photo: Riley Herriman '18)

Night of Scenes 8: Another Success in Student I nclusion

SJP and Merion Mercy students act together in "Coincidences," a scene directed by Cape and Sword Alumnus Justin Russell '13.

The night was capped off, as always with a musical number, the song ?Summer Nights? from the classic productionGrease. This well rehearsed song and dance scene, in addition to the opening number ?Lullaby of Broadway? from 42nd Street, was assistant choreographed and directed by Jay Fogarty ?18, after choreographer Sonny Leo was forced to leave due to a family emergency. Fogarty is a familiar face in Cape and Sword Productions but was unable to perform in Night of Scenes due to a college interview. Fogarty responded by being the first ever student director of a scene (?Fraternity Pledges? from Saturday Night Live). In addition to this, Fogarty stepped in as director and choreographer

for the two dance scenes when the original director had to drop out due to family issues.

As the dancing captain of the fall production, Newsies, Fogarty used his skills and knowledge of dance to serve as the director for three scenes, a massive undertaking for a student.

The eighth annual Night of Scenes was, as always, wildly funny and delightfully entertaining for the whole audience.

Not only is Night of Scenes fun for the students involved, but it is also an inclusive event which allows every Prep student to participate with no regards to age, experience, or past affiliation to Cape and Sword. Mr. Braithwaite, the producer of Night of Scenes

since the first year, has been delighted to see the growth of the show throughout the years: ?Our first year we had 53 students participate. But the show has grown over the years, and this year we have 137 students performing on the Prep stage.

More than 2/3 of those students have never acted on the Prep stage before, many of those students have never acted on ANY stage before.? Night of Scenes was again a huge success, featuring a wide range of skits that kept the audience laughing all night. The unique experience of Night of Scenes remains not only hilariously entertaining but also highly inclusive, granting all Prep students an opportunity to perform on the Prep stage.

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Speak Up! Retur ns Set on Continued Open Conver sation

By Jason M atter a '20 Speak Up has once again started at the Prep as the 2- 18 Student Leadership Team has had their first meeting with their Merion Mercy and Sacred Heart counterparts. Speak Up is a non- profit organizationdedicated to helping teens develop healthy and supportive relationships with the adults in their lives. It allows them to talk openly in a safe environ-

ment with no judgement and reaches out to discuss difficult topics with these kids. Some of these difficult topics includestress, drugs, alcohol, depression, parental issues, suicide, relationships, social media and many others. The main idea to Speak Up, according to the organizations mission statement, is to ?make teens aware that they are not alone and to give them the courage to ask for help.?

The Speak Up organization partners with dozens of schools across the Philadelphia region to help create safe space for communication. It is a youth driven program begins with the creation of a diverse student leadership team. They work with a small team in a few meetings a year to select the topics that they feel are critical in their lives and plan their event. Joe Scott, who is the President of Speak Up at the Photo: (Joe Scott '19)

Students from Merion Mercy, Sacred Heart, and St. Joe's Prep meet at Sacred Heart on February 12th to plan their March 1st event.

Prep said, "The student leadership team is really what sets this organization apart. I have been a member of it since freshman year, and the responsibility and sense of ownership and pride that we get from deciding what we want to talk about and leading the conversations motivates us to truly get the most that we possibly can out of this organization and the discussions it creates."

To ensure that everyone is comfortable at the event, no family members will be involved in the same small group session as their kids. The idea is so the people there gains skill and a sense of perspective that they can use in continuing the conversation with their own families, and schools can use the same techniques.

Each year the Prep works with Sacred Heart Academy and Merion Mercy Academy, having four meetings, not including the main Speak Up event. The Speak Up event is always held at Merion Mercy, but according to Ms. Logan in the College Counseling Department and the moderator of the club, the Speak Up Corporation wants to hold the event at St. Joe?s Prep next year. Last year the Prep only had a dozen students participating. Now Ms Logan says ?Over fifty students are now involved be-

cause Mr. Petruzzelli is allowing students to drive themselves to the meetings. Now our student involvement has quadrupled.? At the event at Merion this year, these three schools will be talking about drugs, alcohol, stress, and mental health.

Speak Up has had an amazing impact on schools across the Philadelphia region. They did a survey last year on over four thousand students that shows their results after: 96% of participants feel less alone, 93% are more willing to ask for help, and 91% have developed new strategies to manage challenges in their life. Students have become more transformative in their speaking skills, they feel more involved and comfortable in their environments, and developed leadership skills. Speak Up has helped these students to be more accepting of others, and to help others and themselves manage problems in their lives.

To get involved, contact Ms. Logan in the College Counseling Department or Joe Scott.

Speak Up is a great way to get involved in an activity, meet new people, including students from Merion Mercy Academy and Sacred Heart Academy, and to discuss certain issues that may have an impact on you one way or another.

L ibr ar y Holds Reading Contest, Stand Up for Speedy to Raise Funds for Future Wawa Gift Car ds to Come

By Scott Hibbs ?19

However the enjoyment of a brand new book is not all that students can get out of this blind date, a $15 Wawa gift card is also the potential prize that one can win. To win the $15 Wawa gift card, students must check out a book from

the Blind Date with a Book display in the library. After taking their book home and reading it the students must then answer two questions about their book upon returning the book. After returning the book the student will be entered into the raffle for the Wawa gift card. The drawing for the Wawa gift card will take place on February 16th, with the winner being announced the same day. The activity is open to anyone interested at The Prep. So head on down to the library and go on a Blind Date with a Book.

(Photo: Sonia Nelson)

With Valentine?s Day around the corner Mrs. Nelson and the library staff have put together an event for the student body.

Students can now take out books from the library to read, however unlike every other day in the library, these books are wrapped. Hidden away in a brown paper bag these covers only show simple descriptions of what is contained within the wrapping paper. These descriptions, such as ?If you like the ?Black Mirror? series on Netflix then try this book.

Funny, serious, subversive,

tragic.?, show the potential reader what to expect from the book, but hide the title and author. This allows for the student to go on a blind date with the book, only discovering the title after checking the book out and beginning to embark on the journey of reading the book.

By M ar cus M ur phy '20 On Saturday, February 24th, 2018 from 6:30- 10:30, a very special event is happening: Stand Up for Speedy. Stand Up for Speedy is a gala celebrating Speedy and Mimi Morris and all that they have done for the Prep throughout their years of dedication and hard work. All of the proceeds of the event benefit the Morris Scholarship Fund, financial aid, and scholarships at the Prep. Sponsorships range from $50 to as much as $15,000.

Besides sponsorships, money is raised through tickets for parents, alumni, and friends of the Prep. In an effort to attract more recent graduates, tickets for young alumni are offered at a cheaper price. The ticket ensures entry into the event with food and cocktails, with music provided by the Sensational Soul Cruisers. There is an online auction beginning on February 15 in order to raise even more money for the fund.

Students pose with the mystery books from the library's Valentine's Day themed Blind Date With a Book campaign.

The idea of recognizing

Speedy and Mimi Morris arose in anticipation of Speedy?s 1000th win this season (which occurred on January 12th, 2018 in the game against Lansdale Catholic). In his 49 years of coaching, he is known as, among other things, the winningest coach in the school history of both La Salle University and St. Joe's Prep.

In 2015, he became the only coach in Pennsylvania to win 300 games at 2 schools. He has been inducted into eleven halls of fame, and recently he received the Morgan Wootten award from the Basketball Hall of Fame that recognizes those who have had tremendous influence on the game.

Along with his wife Mimi, Speedy has affected the lives of countless young people over the years, whether it be as a coach, a mentor, or a role model. Stand Up for Speedy is the perfect event to both celebrate them and raise money for endowment. Many players regard Speedy and Mimi as second parents and the numerous pictures of past players adorning the door to his office++attest_this.

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Prepper s to Take on Europe with Conner s and Groch (Photo: Mr. Connors)

Alums (Left to Right) Jim Daniels '87, Dave Binck '04, Pat Rich '04, Lou Vogel '05, Matt Falkowski '04, Tim Dougherty ?05 pose stand in front of the Pergamom Museum during a trip to Germany.

By M att M ar hefka '19 Come June 4th, a handful of students will exchange their coats and ties for a round trip ticket to Europe. The journey will consist of three cities in three different countries: Krakรณw (Poland), Prague (Czech Republic), and Berlin

(Germany).The opportunity arose earlier this year when both Mr. Groch and Mr. Conners dedicated themselves to leading the way. Once the sign up sheet hit an optimum number of 10, the time was right to start planning the event for smooth sailing to come.

The trip extends over 12 nights, four nights per city.

Within each individual city, students will be able to make use of a public transit passes, which will allow easy access to buses, trains and subways. Mr. Conners also expressed the advantages of partaking in bike tours, saying ?you cover a lot

of territory and [these tours] usually make it a little easier.?

Especially in Berlin, bike tours will be crucial to view the vastness of the city in a shorter amount of time, all while learning on the go. Tours are currently planned around the topics of the Third Reich, the Cold War, and the Berlin Wall.

Walking tours are another form of transportation which will allow the students to engage as well move around. Besides whatever method of transportation is available, attendees should also expect to partake in a surfeit of walking. In order to travel between cities, buses and/or trains will be used to accomplish the task.

Sleeping arrangements have yet to be set in stone. A possibility would be taking advantage of the plethora of small hotels in Europe. A more realistic possibility is that students will sleep at ?hostels.? A hostel is similar to a Bed and Breakfast in that it is usually run by a small family or landlord who can host a few patrons at a time. It differs from a B& B in that it only provides places to sleep and is less expensive. A typical room size can range between 5- 10 people, and the room can possibly be aligned with bunkers in order to accommodate the size of the

party. From past experience, Mr. Conners expressed how hostels were always a special experience that Prep students shared together.

Both Mr. Conners and Mr. Groch have stressed the history that will be viewed when touring the three cities. Since Prague has never been bombed during any World War, its architecture and historical significance will be viewed in great detail. Art museums and a variety of music scenes are embedded within the itinerary of every city as well. In Krakรณw, the ?Wawel Castle? holds the graves of prestigious kings throughout the centuries.

St. Mary?s Cathedral is also a planned spot especially for its magnitude and style. Around Krakรณw itself, the students will visit the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz, and the Wieliczka salt mine, an underground cathedral carved out of a salt deposit. Zakopane mountain is also a pit stop during the trip for its standard of having pristine lakes and scenic views. As these summer plans start becoming a reality with each passing day, one could expect an unforgettable trip_to_come.

Results of Super Bowl Wager Against BC High Finally, some poetic justice is being shipped up to Boston as the Philadelphia Eagles?win is a loss for the Boston College High School Eagles. With the rising excitement and anticipation for Super Bowl LII in which the Eagles took on the Patriots, St. Joe?s Prep and Boston College High School made a friendly wager over which hometown team would come out on top.

The news of the bet between the two all- male, Jesuit high schools, who are associated with a university and located in a major east coast city, quickly spread throughout the schools and even caught the attention of some news networks in Boston and Philadelphia. The wager centered around three forfeits involving local cuisine, historic reenactments, and jersey wearing.

Although the most publicized aspect of the gamble was sending regional specialties to the winning school, that details were only partially accurate.

Mr. Petruzzelli confirmed that the plan was to send food to each of the schools in good spirit, no matter the outcome.

On Friday February 9th, some staff and student council members were invited to have authentic Boston clam chowder and baked beans from Bean Town. Junior Student Council member, Robert Calabro,

stated, ?I?m not a huge chowder guy, but I?ll happily eat it for an Eagles? win.? In return, BCHigh receives what Doug Pederson would call a ?Philly Special?? Cheesesteaks.Once the bet was announced publicly, current BCHigh student, Matt Walker ?19, revealed the difference in dialects when he expressed,?We?ll enjoy those free steak and cheeses? ?

Since the Eagles came out victorious, the Friday after the Super Bowl, Boston College High School students had to reenact the signing of the Declaration of Independence to show its respect to Philadelphia. If the Patriots had managed to win on February 4th, Prep students would have been the ones recreating an iconic historical event from Boston?s past? The Boston Tea Party.

On the same day as the reenactment at BCHigh, a Philadelphia Eagles flag was hung over the school as part of the forfeit. Alternatively if the Eagles lost, then a Patriots flag would have been flying over the Prep.

St. Joe?s Prep received Patriots jerseys from BCHigh to wear if they lost the bet. Mr. Petruzzelli mentioned the first time that he saw the blue and silver uniforms recalling, ?When Mr. Avington showed the [Patriots] jersey to me, I was looking at it, thinking, ?I really don?t want to wear this.??

He later went on to mention that he would have dreaded to have his picture taken wearing the sacrilegious shirt.

Thankfully for the principal,

his wish came true with St. Joe?s Prep sending the Pats jerseys back, unworn. The bet started and ended lighthearted with avid fandom transforming the Twittersphere into a battleground of benevolent taunts, such as ?Looking good up there @BCHigh. @Eagles green looks good on you,? or ?Thanks for #chowdah!

Tastes like victory.?

Both schools were going back and forth lauding their local team, while taking shots at their opponent?s. In keep-

ing with the historical aspect of wager, BCHigh?s twitter put up a poll between the Eagles and Patriots, rhetorically asking, ?Which team has never won a Super Bowl??

Once the game was over, BCHigh was the first to congratulate St. Joe?s Prep and the Eagles on winning not only the Super Bowl, but more importantly, the bet.

After the game Petruzzelli conveyed, ?I confident that they could but I wasn?t certain that would win.?

Mr. was win, they

(Photo: Twitter @BCHigh)

By K evin L atu '19

The final part of the wager was two of losing team?s staff members wearing the jerseys of the winning team.

In this case the President and Principal of BCHigh wore a Nick Foles and Mal colm Jenkins jersey for the day.

Before Super Bowl Sunday,

BC High's Principal and President clad in Eagles green and waving the flag of the victor in a crowded cafeteria of students.

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Alumni Ser vice Cor ps (Cont.) likely to Frederico.

occur,?

explains

In remodeling the program, they examined how many applicants the Prep could accept, discussed what departments of the Prep would benefit most from ASC members, and created an interview panel composed of Mr. Petruzzelli, Mr. Joe Dougerty, Ms. Ebony Porter, Mr. Kevin Ryan, Mr. Patrick Kane, and Fr. Frederico to determine who would enter the program. The group decided that they could accept

eight applicants and began the selection process. ?[Applicants] submitted their transcripts, personal paperwork and essays pertaining to their overall experience of life, college, and the Prep. They also collected and submitted references who could vouch for their overall character. Once we interviewed them all, the panel assessed these men and ranked the men they felt most capable for the program...We sought out positions within the school and looked for faculty, staff or administration who

were willing to mentor these men.?

With one of the selected applicants not being able to participate, the Prep welcomes seven members of the class of 2014 to ASC next year: Daniel Egan (Admissions), Anthony Gerardi and Charles Van Kula (Mission and Ministry), Daniel Koenig (Science Department), Paul Macri (Athletics), Alec Powell (College Counseling), and Jamison Wellman (Development). This new ASC program is not just a professional

training year; but rather, ?these ASC men [are] entering into the Prep each as an alumnus of the Prep with particular skills and gifts to give. At the end of the ASC Program they will be able to assess what skills and gifts they have honed as a result of freely giving to be formed.? With monthly dinners that ASC members will share with Fr. Swope, Fr. Frederico, and other Jesuits being one aspect of the remodeled program, the Prep is hoping to return to the mission for which ASC was first founded. Frederico

explained this mission, saying, ?This program was created at a time when the school was no longer receiving young men as scholastics for the Jesuits. We are looking for men who can aid in bearing the load of work within the school in a way that makes them accessible to the students, where they will share their gifts and talents with all they encounter, and where they will ultimately grow deeper in their own life search and faith journey for the Kingdom of God?

SJP Honor s the Dead with Ar imathea M inistr y

By Nick Paler mo '18 Many months ago, in the school- free days of August, while most of our student body were enjoying their summer days by the seashore or maybe even abroad, the new Mission and Ministry leadership team was on retreat at the Malvern Retreat House with the goal of creating new ideas for the upcoming school year. One of these ideas was the Saint Joseph of Arimathea Ministry, which aims to provide a funeral service for the many people whose bodies remain unclaimed at the Philadelphia Coroner?s Office.

St. Joseph of Arimathea is a rising program across the country that is gaining traction at many, mostly urban catholic high schools. It gets its name from the Gospel figure Joseph of Arimathea who built the tomb that would eventually be

the resting place of Jesus after his crucifixion. Joseph felt that Jesus deserved to be honored with a proper burial before the Sabbath, so he took the body down from its place on the cross, wrapped it, and placed it honorably in a proper tomb.

says the first he heard of a similar program through St. Ignatius Cleveland and Scranton Prep, who says, "we believe no one should die without being mourned or prayed for," both brother Jesuit schools of ours. Fioravanti explains the reasoning for the club by say-

"We believe no one should die without being mourned or prayed for."

Joe Scott ?19 and John Fioravanti ?19, two members of the Mission and Ministry Leadership Team, were tasked with organizing the club. Scott

ing ?The M& M[Mission and Ministry] Board wanted to create something that would encompass the school community as a whole. We wanted to form

something that would draw students into the Mission and Ministry part of the school and involve more kids in Ignatian Service; The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Club was perfect for this.?

These funeral services absolutely encompass what it is to be a man for and with others. Fioravanti tells that ?each funeral service would be formulated, served, and said by students of the the Prep. Not only is it a corporal work of mercy, but it?s a way for the Prep community to take part in service on such a large scale.?

Scott believes the services ?will be very important to both the Prep community and so many people around the city.?

All service events are centered around community, because one does service to improve a certain community, but this St. Joseph of Arimathea

Club takes service a step further. It brings our Prep community closer together as we honor the forgotten, all while arranging an honorable final service for those we do not even know, but are still our neighbors nonetheless. The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Club fulfills the basic want of any person to be remembered after he or she is gone, and also making for a closer school and city.

Right now, details are still being worked out on how and when these funerals will be held. Scott and Fioravanti have been in contact with Father Frederico, Father Swope, Mr. Deitch, and Mrs. Schwenger, trying to iron out the details so these funerals can start occuring real soon. It is unclear when the first funeral service will be held, but Scott hopes to do between four and six during the remainder of the year.

Jour nalist Alum M otivates With Speech

By L iam Gr ugan '19 When one hears of a professional coming to a high school for a lecture to students, certain words may come to mind like, ?impersonal,? or ?boring.?

Vincent Thompson ?84, a decorated champion in the world of Philadelphia journalism, succeeded in breaking that stereotype during his Community Hour speech on January 29th.

While he sparingly talked about journalism and Philadelphian reporting, he said it repeatedly throughout his discussion: ?follow your dreams.?

It became clear that this was the message of experience, not some cut- and- copied inspirational quote.

Mr. Thompson, class of 1984, transferred into the Prep his junior year, after his former high school shut down. He described the challenges he faced trying to catch up to his peers.

He had to work ?twice as hard? in order to graduate, often falling asleep studying in the library, being woken up just to walk home and study some more; but he still graduated.

He spoke as well of the issue of race. Mr. Thompson cited an interesting, often unknown fact: the first graduate of color

Photo: Twitter @Hawkeye_SJP

He began by introducing himself to the couple dozen

students in attendance, and gave a few biographical notes about himself, but as he proceeded, his message became increasingly clear: ?follow your dreams.?

Thompson addressing Prep Students in the library.

from St. Joe?s Prep received his diploma in 1959, and since then there have been 1,000 African American alumni. For 108 years in the Prep?s distinguished history, there was an isolation. Perhaps ?men for others? were produced, but there was certainly an absence of ?men for and with others.?

simple, but wise advice with the students about how to choose a career path: ?find a career where you don?t suck.?

He found he did not ?suck? at being a reporter, so he stuck with it, but he knows that not everybody can achieve their dreams with the same ?luck,? as he called it that he did.

The discussion of this kind of progress among the student body helped Mr. Thompson transition to his next challenge to the young audience before him: ?take advantage of being young.? He spoke longingly of his desire to have the clean slate of youth, and, in doing so, alluded to a debt of living vicariously that young people owe to the old. ?Don?t be afraid to take risks.? He expanded on this, quoting Nelson Mandela; ??there is no passion to be found in playing small.?? Mr. Thompson, having now covered inaugurations, papal visits, and having sat on the 2008 Phillies? parade float, has not in anyway played small.

He gave tips on how to pursue dreams. Primarily, if it at first it does not work for you, keep on trying. He said that sometimes you have to ?work at something that you don?t like while you find that thing you do.? But other times hard work is not the only factor. He spoke of ?making your own luck? by simply ?showing up? and being ?on time.? Nobody succeeds at something they have never tried, and Mr. Thompson?s success in covering the day-to-day crises in the city of Philadelphia is proof of effort?s reward.

He chose journalism because he found that it was a skill of his. Mr. Thompson shared

Mr. Thompson wrapped up his speech with what seems to have driven him through any and all adversity he has faced: ?be thankful, be humble, be grateful.?

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By Car l Whittington '19 On February 4, 2018, history was made, tears were wept, fists were pumped in celebration, and the streets were flooded with Philadelphians.

The Eagles have remained resilient throughout previous championship struggles, widespread ridicule amongst the league and even Philly residents, and the loss of their starting quarterback. The Eagles are the epitome of what it means to be an underdog.

When the Eagles won the NFC East, there was a sense of pride and joy felt throughout the city. Previous doubters of the Eagles slowly found themselves in Eagles gear, and fans were brought home, where they truly belong. In an interview the day before the Super Bowl, a recently converted fan expressed his newfound love to a past lover: the Eagles. ?After 2004, when [the Eagles] lost to the Patriots by three points, it was hard to walk around with a jersey without my head down.

Shortly after that I abandoned my city and became a Brady fan. As I look back it was despicable, but it has made my love for the Eagles and my love for the city stronger.

When the Eagles started doing well in the season, I slowly be-

came more excited, but I refrained from being led on once again. By the end of the NFC East championship game, Saint Nick had led me back home. I dusted off my jerseys, bought a Foles jersey for my son, and got a family set of dog masks. I am ready for the Eagles to give the Patriots a run for their money. Philly all day.?

The Eagles? recent success has reinstated a sense of loyalty within the city. There has been a growth in the community feeling of the city. For the first time in a very long time, Philadelphia has truly felt like the city of brotherly love. In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, it was impossible to travel in the city without hearing an embrace to the Eagles in the form of a shout, or most commonly the Eagles fight song.

This recent success is even sweeter for the people who never lost faith in the Eagles.

Throughout all of the struggles the team has had, there have been people whose love never faded. These are the people who shed tears of joy as the Super Bowl game came to an end. Years of ridicule, losses, and disappointments were all deemed worth it in the end.

Philadelphia is thriving, and it is all thanks to the Eagles.

(Photo: Riley Herriman '18)

Philadelphia Eagles Pr ide: Our Vindication

Riley Herriman '18 was in Center City to capture the post-game celebration.

Philadelphia has frequently been misunderstood; the city has already been judged for its methods of celebration. How-

ever, the city has never been in a better place. There is a widespread feeling of love and joy amongst the cities. Strangers

embraced each other, family businesses were supported, and most importantly school was canceled. Fly Eagles Fly.

A Senior 's Reflection on Kairos to College

By L iam Gibbons '18 Thirteen other Seniors and I spent three days together at the Malvern Retreat House in prayer, reflection, and silence.

Throughout the building are pictures of different retreats going back over a century. I can only hope that years from now those walls will hold our picture somewhere as the first of many Kairos to College Retreats from St. Joseph?s Prep.

K2C1.

The difference between the Senior retreat and the others that precede it is the way in which the retreatant experiences God, i.e.. in silence. The retreatant spends a great deal more time in silence than they do speaking over the three

(Photo: Mr. AJ Simon '13)

Since I came to the Prep, I have attended the Ignite, Montserrat, Kairos, and Kairos to College retreats. I was also a student leader for the Class of 2021?s Ignite retreat last fall.

All of these retreats have changed how I view myself, those around me, and God. While each retreat is special in

its own way, in reality, these twelve days on retreat comprise one journey. They work together focusing on the themes of service, identity, brotherhood, and love. I hope to continue that journey throughout college and beyond. I?ve come to believe that if you buy in to these retreats, the return will be unparalleled.

I?m not a daily mass or weekly mass person, but taking time to bring God into my life has helped me in innumerable ways.

Liam Gibbons '18 was one of 14 seniors to participate in the new K airos to College Retreat.

days. This might seem difficult to an outside observer, and at first it was.

For as long as I can remember, I have always had something to say. Even if I simply had to say ?I don?t know,? no situation within my control would end up a silent one. This is partly why I enjoy music so much. This was especially true of rap which condensed more words and ideas into a short amount of time. Silence was always wasted space. This meant that silence was something to be overcome, not accepted or embraced.

This misunderstanding of silence included prayer for me.

A prayer, as I understood it, was something that someone said or sang out loud, often with others. And it was always in gratitude or praise or hope.

My music teacher in grade school said that singing counts as double- bonus prayers. She told me later that she stole this idea from a prayer to St. Cecilia: ?And while we sing, remembering, to sing is to doubly pray.? This is a nice sentiment in hopes of louder participation at mass, but for me it misses the point as to what prayer is actually about.

Prayer is a conversation with God. Whether I am asking for something or saying thank you, prayer is a two way street, and

God answers us in the silence.

Prayer is an opportunity to work through whatever I?m dealing with, be it life changing or unabashedly trivial. So when I am given an opportunity to sit and pray in silence, be it for a minute or a half hour, I am grateful. I feel that in silence I can grow my relationship with God far more than reciting memorized lines out loud.

But the silent retreat is not three straight days of prayer. I have come to appreciate silence in other ways as well. A silent meal has no prayer involved (after grace), and yet it is a uniquely powerful experience. The regular clinks and clanks of silverware against plates rises to cacophony when there is no conversation distracting from them. Catching someone?s attention across the table to pass the salt while they are focused on their own food is maddeningly difficult without your voice. Even my food itself tasted better as I literally savored each bite in the quiet.

Something as simple as lunch can become a powerful moment through silence.

Our retreat was lead by Deacon Patrick Nolan, S.J. and his confidence and openness went a long way in helping me to feel comfortable in this new and different experience. I spoke with him on the first day

of the retreat, and his patience and understanding were invaluable. The whole group was impressive from the start to close, and I still feel lucky to have been included with such a great group.

As of writing this, I?ve been back from this retreat for only three days and I can already feel that fabled kai- high starting to fade. I admit that I lost my first kai- high almost entirely after about a year. I allowed myself to forget. I let myself move on back to the ?real world? and I regret that choice. I know that I?m still no saint and that there is much more work to do than work already completed.

I feel the pull away from everything I learned even stronger now than after Kairos.

The senior slide and my old, bad habits beckon to me like friends I haven?t seen in years.

But this time is different: In part, because I?m older and a bit more mature. In part, because I?m lucky enough to have finally finished the terrible process that is the college search, and all the stress that comes along with it. But mostly, I know now what it?s like to lose that earnest joy and wondrous excitement that I felt when I first arrived home from both the Junior and Senior retreats. I never want to lose that feeling_again._LT4.

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By Thomas Avington '20 The Prep Democrats have proposed an idea to Mr. Ghee to install a green roof on the Villiger Hall roof. The Prep Dems believe that a Green Roof would be very beneficial for the Prep and the research that Andrew Ward ?20, Nate Aiken ?19, and I myself have done proves that it will be a good investment for the Prep to make.

Green Roofs have been known to retain 60% to 100% of the storm water hitting the roof. This would protect the Prep?s outdoor space from erosion, extensive runoff and drainage issues. Additionally, Green Roofs help out by providing insulation, keeping heat both in and out.

The big factor to go against the Green Roof installment is the cost. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) estimates that extensive green roof systems cost about $10 per square foot and intensive systems cost around $25 per square foot. They also estimated that annual maintenance costs of the two systems can range from 75 cents to $1.50 per square foot. The price is based and depends on geographic location, thickness of vegetation,_materials, provider/installer, size of the Green Roof installation, and eligible tax incentives.

Clearly, it is not easy to get a project passed by the Administration. For example, a couple years ago, Physics teacher Mr. Scott Murphy, and his Physics

students proposed an idea.

They wanted the Prep to invest in solar panels. It saves money over time and helps out the Prep in many different ways.

They spent a lot of time on this and they presented it, but, unfortunately, it was denied. Mr. Murphy is also open to helping out the Prep Dems about the issue and he has assisted in the development of this project very much.

The Prep Dems are hoping that this will be passed and eventually installed. It won?t be any easy battle to fight, but this is truly what is better for the Prep in the long run. The Prep Democrats also plan on proposing other ideas, similar to the Green Roof, to help benefit_the_Prep.

(Photo: digi-karma.com)

Prep Dems L ook to Build Green Roof Vegetation Growing media Filter layer Dr ainage layer Protection Root bar r ier I nsulation Water proofing membr ane Roof deck

A breakdown of the layers that go into a Green Roof which the Prep Democrats hope to attain for the Prep.

ASC Profile: M r. Ryan Sandell '13

By Nate Aiken '19 Ryan Sandell ?13 is a part of the Alumni Service Corp, a group of St. Joe?s Prep graduates fresh out of college returning to their alma mater to do service. Ryan does his work in the athletic department and on a daily basis one can find him working behind the scenes with Dennis Hart, making sure sporting events go smoothly.

When asked why Ryan returned to the Prep for this opportunity he said ?For me, to return to a place that shaped me as a student, and to return now as an adult, was a really unique opportunity.

The prospect to give back what I learned here to students currently attending was a cool op-

portunity.? And even in returning to the Prep, Ryan is still trying to get used to all that is new. He says he likes the new schedule, and is glad to see the school seems happier as a product of the changes. Ryan is also trying to get used to calling his ex- teachers by their first name. He says ?It?s weird calling Mr. Feighan, Joe, but I will get used to it eventually.?

In addition to being a part of the ASC program, Ryan is also a professional soccer player on the Philadelphia Fury, a squad that went 21-0-0 last year and won a Championship back in November. He says he will be the starting goalkeeper come the beginning of the season in March. Ryan says professional soccer came out of nowhere

for him, but his connection to the sport has opened up many fruitful opportunities. ?It has illuminated a new career path for me, I never envisioned myself being a soccer coach, but I can now really see myself being a soccer coach full time.?

Initially, Ryan thought that during the ASC program, he wasn?t going to contribute much to the school, but he says that ?I don?t think until after I am done ASC will I realize how much ASC helps the school. You got a bunch of guys right out of college with a lot of ideas, and their own opinions helping out.? He says that the faculty appreciates and depends on their work, which is ?refreshing.?

One piece of advice Ryan gave to any prep man moving to college is ?You aren?t going to know what you want to do with your life, until you actually do it.? He says that the decisions you make are going to guide you to what you want to be, but also that life happens fast. Your own personal perception changes, and you must be flexible in your life goals. Ryan shared that at Elizabethtown College, he planned to be a lawyer, but after an opportunity to play professional soccer presented itself, he deviated from his plan to pursue this new exciting opportunity. ?Don?t try and figure out who you are at eighteen years old, you are going to change both in college

and the rest of your life.?

On any given day, one can find Ryan in the Coach's Office next to the fieldhouse, making sure Prep sports are the best they can be. His return to the Prep not only shows his love for this school, but also his determination to choose his own path in life. His resolve stems from a lesson he learned in his freshman year at the Prep in Mr. Coyle?s English class. After reading the book ?Season of Life,? he learned that life should be spent doing what one loves to do. ?I'm here at the Prep, I?m playing soccer, I?m coaching soccer, all things that I love. There is no point to do something that you don?t love, and I am lucky to have found where I am happy.?

Ar tist of the Week: Jackson Far r ington '20 "The inspiration for this piece came from my dad and me having a discussion about what evil is and the phrase 'there are two stars to every story' came up."

8 | Features

By David M cCabe ?19 Many people might not know that the Prep actually has a very extensive col lection of manuscripts, reports, letters, newspaper clippings, rare books, and photographs located in its archives. In the last 12 years the archives have been boxed up and moved at least twice under the supervision of Mr. Bill Conners ?80 and now are mostly situated in the Quinn Room on the second floor of Jesuit Hall.

But, due to the Quinn Room?s renovations this past summer, a large collection was temporarily moved to either a room next to the Math Department office on the third floor of J-Hall or the basement of Villiger Hall.

Within the last few weeks, the History Club has been slowly making renovations of their own to the temporary third floor archives. After everything was moved out of the Quinn Room this past summer, and with most documents now on the third floor, the files were mostly inaccessible. There were no bookcases in the room. So, on Fri day, January 19th, a day which students did not have school, the History Club?s moderator Mr. Leo

Vaccaro ?05 asked four seniors (John Figge, Brandon Burghardt, Robert Mattox, and Patrick Morrison) to help him organize the archives.

Vaccaro said, ?Mattox pulled the whole room apart and unpacked the archival documents. He then organized them back into there designated series. Figge, Burghardt, Morrison and I travelled to IKEA and selected new bookcases and containers. We then spent the rest of the afternoon assembling the furniture and placing the materials in an organized and accessible fashion.?

Part of the reason to renovate the archives, besides aesthetic appeal, was to be able to open them up to any students or researchers in need. The archives mostly contain materials related to the former Gesu Parish, the Jesuits who worked on the Prep?s campus, and other moments in Prep history.

Vaccaro said, ?There is currently a professor on sabbatical from LaSalle Uni versity who is trying to write a book concerning, among other things, the history of the Gesu. So, it seemed obvious that we needed to do something about it. Luckily, we have a very dedicated His-

(Photo: Mr. Leo Vacarro '05)

History Club Makes Renovationsto Archives

Members of the History Club (John Figge ?18, Brandon Burghardt ?18, and Patrick Morrison ?18) assemble new bookcases for the Prep?s archives. tory Club at the Prep; and Mr. Petruzzelli and Ms. Ana Luisa Smith, [Di rector of the Prep?s Facilities Operations] were very supportive of fixing up the room?

finding aid for anyone in need of conducting research through the Prep?s archives.

The Prep?s archives have even drawn the interest of the Pennsyl vania Historical Society located here in Philadel phia. They ?analyzed and inspected the collection through their ?Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania Small Archival Repositories.? They published a report on their findings, and now researchers across the country have ac-

The archives have been professionally sorted by Pat McAvinue - - the former archivist for St. Joseph?s Uni versity. She recently retired and then came to the Prep where she organized the archives into three different document series across a year. She even put together a

cess to our finding guide here at the Prep.?

So the History Club?s renovations will go towards benefitting countless students and researchers in the future.

After the first round of renovating, Vaccaro said, ?We still weren't done, so the History Club met again during community hour to put up another bookcase, and indeed we still have work to do, but it looks much better now.?

By L iam Gr ugan '19 Mike Zabel ?96 was waiting in the room before where the members of the Young Democrats club, along with some other interested Preppers, convened. As familiar faces in the faculty and student body took a seat, he shook hands, exchanged words, but, what set him apart from any number of speakers and politicians who have approached some form of a Prep podium was that in the transition from familiarity to presentation, Mr. Zabel stayed the same. There is no distinction to be made between his identity as a friend and his identity as a public servant.

His whopping intelligence, even to those whom he has never once met, needs no defense or justification; rather, as he speaks, he makes accessible the very ideas that many politicians and scholars take decades to cultivate. Zabel impressively carried this authenticity with him through his entire presentation, covering everything from gun control to education.

While the mayor?s office is an easy example of the common overlap between Prep grads and holders of public of-

fice, Zabel?s campaign feels fundamentally closer to the Brotherhood on 17th. Perhaps it is simply the composition of his team.

As Mr. Zabel explained to the students, even local political campaigns require creativity in fundraising, and almost invariably this manifests in a Political Action Committee (PAC). Leading his PAC, Zabel has two close friends and fellow Preppers: Mr. Tony Braithwaite ?89 as Chair and Mr. Howie Brown ?99 as Treasurer.

Thus, in pinpointing from where he draws his support, it is important to note the relationship Zabel has with the Cape & Sword Drama Society.

He is an alumnus of the program, having assisted in directing and participated in countless other roles, most recently as chaperone to the Broadway show ?Groundhog Day? during Cape & Sword?s summer workshop. The mutual love and respect between him and the members of the program is evident whenever he enters the building.

Zabel has found immense success in his life beyond the Prep. He describes himself as

having two full- time jobs: attorney and father. His son and daughter, two and a half and eight months old, respectively, take the same amount of dedication as does dealing with clients. The logical question posed to him was: ?why would you ever willingly serve a third full- time role to your already hefty list of obligations?? But to Zabel, this is not a job so much as it is a responsibility.

(Photo: Mike Zabel Campaign Facebook Page)

Prep Gr ad, State Rep Candidate Retur ns

Zabel says simply that ?the reason that we?re on this earth is to help.? For him, the way to fulfill this duty can be found in public office. While some politicians may seek rank or status, Mr. Zabel looks only to find the means to better serve the people in his district, and he intends to use the democratic system to achieve his goal of greater prosperity.

Though he explained to the group the various focus points and policies of his campaign in depth, what is most indicative of his character is the way he ended his discussion. Zabel did not pass around the sheet to sign up for his email list, he did not wait at the door with business cards and impersonal handshakes, but instead he remained non- threateningly in the front of the room, with a

Zabel '96 is seen here taking part in the Women's March on January 20th, 2018. sign- up sheet for volunteering in his campaign and a welcoming, determined attitude.

Mr. Zabel understands that the way to bring about positive

change is not to ?win over? voters, but rather to allow them the opportunity to see the room for development within themselves.

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The Shape of Water: Cinema at its Finest In a year full of big name sequels and star- studded action films, Guillermo del Toro?s The Shape of Water stands above them all. With its twisted plot, the movie beautifully produces a film that goes far beyond a simple love story.

The plot of the film revolves around the relationship between Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins), a mute custodian working in a government laboratory, and an unnamed, Amazonian sea creature (Doug Jones). Elisa lives a simple life that follows the same routine every day: sleep through the day, take a bath, bus to work, then bus back to fall back asleep. She is alone for the most part, with her neighbor Giles (Richard Jenkins) being her sole companion, with their relationship forming due to their proximity to each other and his ability to speak in sign language.

Things change from the routine a few short minutes into the movie when a mysterious creature is pulled from its homeland and put under various tests in order to determine what it is with the hopes that the U.S. would be able to use it to beat the Soviets in the Space Race. Newly- appointed officer Richard Strickland (Michael Shannon) conducts the bulk of these experiments, but his feisty personality leads to most of these turning violent. When sent to clean up the mess being made inside the creature?s area, Elisa notices Strickland's blood and two fingers scattered all over the ground, tracing it back to a open-air tank in the middle of the room. She empathetically tries to help the creature, who rejects it multiple times. Finally, she leaves a single egg on the side of his tank as a gesture of goodwill. From one egg stems a relationship in the most unlikely way.

The Shape of Water is not original, but rather an adaptation with a twist. The origins of the story stem from the 1954 horror film Creature from the Black Lagoon, which, as horror movies do, focuses on the creature terrorizing a group of scientists set to capture it for experimentation. While The Shape of Water could have continued on that terrifying theme with a location change, del Toro decided to go in a different direction with it. He created a Beauty and the Beastesque story that blows the original out of the water.

From a cinematic standpoint, the movie was excellent. The acting, special effects, production, costumes, and sound were all worthy of recognition. The film leads all movies with 13 Oscar nominations for the ceremony on March 4. The list includes all of the above, as well as Best Actress (Sally Hawkins), Best Supporting Ac-

(Photo: The Athena Cinema)

By Ronan Egan '18

The first encounter between Sally Hawkins' character and "the creature." tress (Octavia Spencer), Best Supporting Actor (Richard Jenkins), Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and the coveted Best Picture. While winning all of these awards would be a difficult task, The Shape of Water was certainly good enough to take them all home.

With an unconventional plot full of twists and turns, The Shape of Water proves to be even greater than the expecta-

tions have become for it. It is acted to perfection by the cast, shot beautifully, and directed extremely well. While it may just seem like another love story, The Shape of Water is far beyond that. It encapsulates each element of cinema that makes a movie great.

Rating: 10/10

M usical M usings: Real Talent from Real Estate

By Sebastian Porreca '18 While In Mind, the newest album from New Jersey indie pop band Real Estate, is not exactly a new album, something about it caught my eye.

Always being a band I enjoyed a song from here or there, I picked up a vinyl copy of In Mind with a gift card to Repo Records (Philadelphia?s handsdown best record store located at 5th and South Street), and after listening, I really felt prompted to give the album some publicity. Released in March 2017, In Mind is the first album since big line- up

changes in Real Estate, and while this can spell doom for some bands, Real Estate?s revamping, at least through this album, has gone wonderfully.

In Mind, is a beautiful and wonderfully done album, that is really what you make of it.

First of all, In Mind?s general sound and atmosphere is wonderful. It has the classic Real Estate sound, with twangy guitars, interesting melodies, and dreamy, soft vocals, but it seems to have a more defined and laid back sound than on previous albums. This factor, for me, is really the best aspect

of the whole album. As a whole, In Mind, is simply beautiful. It is gentle, dreamy, and almost psychedelic, and the whole atmosphere is very tranquil and peaceful. I think this album does a very good job at being mellow, slower, and more quiet, yet not falling into this sad, melancholic sound that many other indie albums go for. It is in this sort of in between state of not quite being cheerful, but not quite being sad either, and this happy medium works perfectly. Soundwise, the instrumentals and vocals are ex-

tremely well done and clear, and while the sound is pretty consistent throughout, there is some interesting variety. For example, the song ?Diamond Eyes? has an interesting and well done folky, almost country sound to it, and while this song and others naturally have their own unique character to them, the album as a whole transitions extremely well, with each song blending together in a constant dreamy flow. I also found it to be reminiscent of the indie that grew popular in the 1990?s, such as bands like Wilco or The Re-

placements, and although certainly different than these bands in some regards, the similar sounds was, in a sense, refreshing.

Overall, In Mind culminates to be a beautiful and amazing work of indie pop, and is really spectacular for any mood, be it happy, sad, or just looking to calm down after a long day. In my opinion it's a really enjoyable piece of music, and I think like a lot of other music of it?s kind, it gets swept to the side by the much larger names in music.

10 | Entertainment

Best Super Bowl Commercials, 2018 This year?s Super Bowl will go down in history for The Eagles?heroic defeat of the Patriots in a game that was beyond exciting. But besides the game, the commercials deserve their own spotlight. With a mere 30 seconds costing over 5 million dollars, everyone was bringing their best to compete for the attention of the football watching world. The following categories highlight the best of the best and a few duds too.

Technology:

Best Cameo: Nothing gets a laugh like Danny Devito getting hit by a truck into a fruit stand. So, naturally, that's exactly what M& M did in their commercial.

Without a doubt, he is the closest thing to an M& M in human form and funny regardless of the situation.

(Photo: USA Today Ad Meter)

The media today is a battleground for internet providers.

The belligerents include Verizon, Sprint, and Xfinity, to name a few. Each company has been competing mercilessly to out- commercial the competi-

tion and claim to be the best. In this war over the internet, Sprint won the battle of the Super Bowl. A room full of strange robots mocking their creator for being stupid is certainly humorous and taking a direct shot at Verizon got them bonus points. There is still some room to improve, though, and I expect that there will be a counterattack from Verizon soon.

Cars: Returning this year to do another Super Bowl commercial, Steven Tyler helped Kia to secure an easy victory in this category. This commercial went full throttle in an unusual direction and proceeded to take some unexpected turns. I was definitely caught off guard by Steven Tyler, a rock star, getting in a race car and doing slo-mo laps in reverse around a track. Then he traveled back through time and I knew this commercial had the right mix of creativity and weirdness to give it tremendous appeal.

Insurance: The competition has always been fierce in this category and the results seldom fall short of spectacular. The big guys like State Farm and Geico air commercials that are talked about for years and never get old.

This year, though, the winner is a underdog; Cure Auto left the competition in the dust after delivering a death blow to the Patriots over the course of two commercials. Their bold strategy of calling out Tom Brady?s cheating and openly supporting the Birds gained them widespread admiration across the country.

Worst Commercial:

Red M&M iconically transforms into Danny DeVito.

(Photo: LYBI O.net)

By Fr ank Coyne '19

Bud Light had the most hype going into the Super Bowl with their ?Dilly Dilly? campaign. I had very high expectations, especially considering that they had a commercial just to lead up to the big finale. Instead of delivering something truly spectacular, the appearance of

Another Useless Deodorant Commercial? No, I t's a Tide Ad. the Bud Knight was anticlimactic and fell flat. The only thing worse than this was the 20 seconds of nothing that sent most Americans into a small panic. When the network went into a break that didn?t exist, millions of people fumbled for the remote and did everything in their power to get the game back on.

Best Overall: Every ad is a Tide ad but none are nearly as funny. Tide took all of the best commercials and improved even more on them. Old Spice, Mr. Clean, the Budweiser Clydesdales, and a generic medical commercial were taken by Tide.

There?s no question, Tide won the Super Bowl and deserves its spot on this list.

Honorable Mentions: The commercial for Australia

The Hawkeye Staff Editor s-in-Chief

Head Wr iter s

Matt Phillips '18

Matt Brennan '18

Marco Sammartino '18

Simon Williams '18

David McCabe '19

Ned Burke '19 Robbie Calabro '19

M anaging Editor

Jacob DeAnnuntis '19

Dan Avington '18

Christian Giuliani '19 Andrew Koh '19

News Section Editor

Matt Marhefka '19

Joe Scott '19

Jack Thorell '19 Carl Whittington '19

Features Section Editor Nick Palermo '18

Staff Wr iter s Michael Enright '18

Enter tainment Section Editor

Jake Feehery '18

Ronan Egan '18

Riley Herriman '18 Paul Koenig '18

Opinion-Debate Section Editor

Anthony McTighe '18

Liam Grugan '19

Sebastian Porreca '18 Dylan Robak '18

Business M anager

Nate Aiken '19

David Haddad '18

Frank Coyne '19

brought back the classic ?Crocodile Dundee,? even getting Paul Hogan, the original actor, out of retirement. Starting out as a trailer for a movie remake, it turned into a complex ad including the star Chris Hemsworth. Etrade also deserves an honorable mention. ?I'm 85 and I want to go home? being sung by a series of people who just want to retire was a favorite of many older Americans. MTN Dew and Doritos came together to produce the final honorable mention starring Peter Dinklage and Morgan Freeman.

This Fire and Ice duo is unforgettable and comes in at a close second for this year.

Overall, it was a pretty good year for commercials with some big surprises and letdowns. Expectations will be high_for_next_year.

Scott Hibbs '19 Kevin Latu '19 Christian Locantore '19 Joe Matthews '19 Nick Rios '19 Andrew Shapiro '19 Chris Strohman '19 Ricky Weipz '19 Thomas Avington '20 Luc Elamri '20 Denis Gallagher '20 Justin Kearns '20 Tyler Konrad '20 Jason Mattera '20 Marcus Murphy '20 Santiago Ortiz-Landazabal '20 Rocco Spadea '20 Matthew Bae '21 Matt McCarney '21 M oder ator Mr. Leo Vaccaro '05 With thanks to ASC's Mr. Brendan Kolon '13

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Dining with Dav: A Savor y Stockyar d Sandwich

By David Haddad '18

On their menu Stockyard Sandwich serves a variety of sandwiches. These include chicken sandwiches burgers, and an assortment of healthy entrĂŠes. I ordered their special grilled chicken sandwich which came with arugula, peppers, and charred onions, served on a potato bun. I received my order within five minutes, it was very

(Photo: stockyardphilly.com)

This week, I decided to dine at a place very close to Prep, even walking distance. I found Stockyard Sandwich Co. after being referred there by a friend.

This sandwich shop was amazing. Upon walking in I found that their restaurant area was small yet pleasing aesthetically.

I ordered my food within minutes, and received my order even quicker. The only issue with this restaurant is seating. I fortunately took the food to go but if you plan on eating there it may be a tight squeeze as there are not many tables and the restaurant itself is rather small.

There is a bar area overlooking Spring Garden, with about five or six chairs. There is a table in the center of the restaurant that can seat about 10 people.

Stockyard Sandwich Co. was voted "Best Breakfast Sandwich" by Philly Magazine in 2017. quick service.

As I began my meal, I was overcome by the quality of the chicken. The sandwich is made from real ingredients and you can taste the difference. The chicken was very tender, the bread was very fresh, and the vegetables were also very fresh.

I would say that this place is without question my favorite thus far. I have not come by a place that sells a sandwich of this quality and is able to produce it at the speed that Stockyard Sandwich can. If you were to take me up on this review

and visit Stockyard Sandwich I would definitely recommend their grilled chicken sandwich but I am a bit bias. I saw some dishes of people who were eating when I walked in and they all look very good as well, namely their burger look very tender.

sidering their ingredients and meat are very fresh and you can be sure of the quality of the meal you will be getting. Other items on their menu, like their burgers are roughly the same price, averaging around nine dollars.In addition to burgers.

They also sell salads and soups.

My only qualm with this restaurant is the price. My chicken sandwich was $10 which in retrospect is not too much comparatively to other restaurants I have reviewed.

However, it is still expensive.

This is rather reasonable con-

A very convenient aspect of this restaurant is their ability to deliver via the service Caviar.

You can do this on their website fairly easily and considering the restaurant is on Spring Garden, the delivery fee should be minimal. Like I mentioned previ-

M r. Paul M or r issey

M r. John Groch

ously, you could walk there in about ten minutes so delivery is not necessary. You can look more closely at their menu online at stockyardphilly.com Stockyard Sandwich Co. is located on 1541 Spring Garden St. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM. I would absolutely recommend this place to anybody who is looking to grab a bite around the Prep, it has been the best restaurant I have reviewed thus far.

Faculty Gr id

By M att M cCar ney '21

What was your favor ite subj ect when you were in school?

What are your thoughts on Advisor y?

M r. K evin Tkachuk

A tie between History and Sewing.

Would like to see them more, I need all the There?s great potential advice I can get from my here.

Freshman.

Should we have Is this a test? But it?s not G day... That?s not fair! testing days or no aLife doesn?t wait for a G testing days? day!

What is your favor ite par t about teaching at the Prep?

Chemistry

NO.

This is an easy one, it?s Kids who want to learn. the people!

I should say Religion, but it was actually English class.

M r. Peter Callaghan

Theology

I think it has been used well by some teachers I like that I get to meet the and students.

Freshmen I don?t teach.

I am willing to try no testing days.

No testing days.

Quite simply it is the students.

Definitely the students.

12 | Entertainment

The Magicians: As Good as it Seems?

Rating: 9/10

By: Rocco Spadea ?20

If you ever wanted to know what would happen if you mixed the classics The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter, The Magicians by Lev Grossman gives you a taste.

The main character, Quentin Coldwater, begins his college career at Brakebills, a prestigious magic school in upstate New York. The book follows Quentin and his friends? journey through college and an adventure into the magical world of Fillory, a place thought to be one of fiction.

The Magicians relates to teenagers in many ways, and it uses sarcasm and comedy to help convey some of the story.

The couple of subtle jabs made towards Harry Potter in the book had me laughing, and Grossman knew how to execute these jokes without starting an outright attack. The novel also has some raunchy

comments and scenes that make you think, ?Why is this here?? but then you remember that it is about college kids.

Grossman really takes his knowledge of young adults and uses it to his advantage.

The interesting underlying plot brings welcome excursions from the main story but connect back in a powerful way.

The book had some weird parts in it, like when Quentin and his classmates become geese and fly to Antarctica (Yes, Antarctica, and without stops or becoming humans until the end) for a semester at Brakebills South.

Action takes up a mild part of the story in the first half. It takes up a larger part when the group travels to Fillory, another realm, to take back the crown from The Beast in the second part of the novel. The Beast is the villain of the novel, but it only makes an

appearance twice in the book, once for a short time in Quentin?s college career and then as a main antagonist at the end of the novel. The plot twist regarding the Beast is one that was hard to see coming, and Grossman does a good job hiding it. The magic element to the story was amazing, and Grossman did a great job with the intricate details regarding the spells. The description of the hand movements, languages, and conditions needed to complete the spellwork was astonishing. I was in awe every time magic was used, just because of the descriptions of the spells as they were being cast. One of the amazing spells was in the beginning, when Alice, Quentin?s love interest, turns a glass marble into a figurine that moves. The description of her vocalizations and ambidextrous workings molding the glass into different shapes

and then giving it a life of its own just blew me away.

There were very few negative aspects to The Magicians, but there were some nonetheless. One was the Beast. The antagonist?s limited appearance in the book really left me confused. When the Beast showed up after only having one minor scene in the book at the beginning, it seemed unnecessary to have it come back at all. It seemed like a distant memory that resurfaced. There was no build-up to the villain.

Another aspect was the ending. It left Quentin in a weird, enlightened state that didn?t fit the rest of the novel. Also, it was a longer ending than necessary, as some of the things didn?t seem to be needed. A final negative aspect was some of the characters and scenes lacking detail. Three of the characters, Penny, Anais, and Richard came out of the blue

and didn?t really have enough buildup or background. Some of the scenes didn?t have a lot of detail and it seemed to happen too fast.

The Magicians,overall, is a fun book that connects fantasy and parts of reality in an awesome way. Lev Grossman has written classic in the making.

Even with its few flaws, I thoroughly enjoyed the novel and can?t wait to start the second book in the trilogy. It kept me on my toes, and always wanting to find out what happens next. That is exactly why you should read The Magicians by Lev Grossman.

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Opinion: A Proposal to Change How the L ibr ar y is Used

"The overwhelming majority of students...could be equally productive if the library weren't a 'library' anymore."

By Fr ank Coyne ?19 The Prep's veteran librarian, Mrs. Nelson, said (in a letter to the editor last year), "I believe the library should be a comfortable space where people can be productive with few distractions."

Indeed, our library at the Prep is arguably the most useful space in the whole school

for getting work done. It's also a valuable location for eating your lunch or simply relaxing in a quieter area. Important questions have arisen, however, concerning how to put this space to the best use possible. You don't need to spend much time in the library to get a feel for the atmosphere; it can be packed during lunch and buzzing with hard working

students or it can be quiet throughout the rest of the day.

Either way, the overwhelming majority of students who take advantage of the library could be equally productive if the library weren't a "library" anymore.

A library is, by definition, ?a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and

recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to.?

While this is all certainly true of our library?s current state, it is not necessarily beneficial to the students that it serves this purpose.

So what do the students really want and how can the library change to best suit them in their journey to become men for and with others? Students

use the library for three things: working, eating, and socializing.

As students, it is important to remember that the library serves us, not the other way around. While the library is a helpful space for students already, there is so much room for improvement.

Opinion: Ser vice at the Prep is Our Faith in Action The Prep is built on the foundation of the Jesuit Mission. This Jesuit Mission says that we must develop our minds, hearts, souls, and characters to become men for and with others. A key part of becoming those men is through service. Mr. Deitch stated that service is important at the Prep because it is our ?Faith in action? we have to love and serve all; that is what it is all about.? When going to the Prep, it is obvious that service is going to be a heavy part of the school. A problem is that students are unmotivated to do service and find the requirements overbearing.

Service is much more than a requirement to graduate. Service helps the person serving as much as the person being served. When asked how does service help students, Mr. Deitch stated a couple of reasons. The first thing he said was that ?it puts you in contact with many new people and having new experiences.? Another reason is having a personal connection with issues.

Mr. Deitch created an example

to explain this: ?It puts a face to it and it is not something you can ignore. So when you build a relationship with someone, it changes your outlook as to how you want to perceive. It is not just like there are people in the world that are hungry, it?s Tom, this guy I met. He needs to eat and people like Tom need to eat.? Service is much more than a requirement, if students understand this, then they will not be discouraged from participating.

On the topic of students who are discouraged from service, Mr. Deitch stated: ?The reality of it is you agree to this when you decide to come here. You have to be ready for the fact that this institution is so much more than whatever the reason is that you decided to come here. If you wanted to come to St. Joe's Prep than you have to realize that our service, retreats and our faith are apart of this.

Service is rooted in our faith and this is what we are all about.?

The last thing that comes to mind is after school service, which many other students also have seemed to forget. Since

the introduction of community period, after school service has dropped significantly. Many students have to wait after school for Prep buses, during this time the library is usually packed along with the cafeteria. While it is easy to sit down and relax after school, it is more productive to get more service during the time you

wait for the Prep buses.

Overall, service is what best defines the Prep. When one decides to come to the Prep, they are also agreeing to everything else that comes with it: the heavy inclusion of faith, being a part of retreats and participating in service.

While students are required to

do service, it should not feel like an obstacle to graduate.

Service should feel rewarding in itself when one helps another, connects to and meets people directly affected by social problems they rarely thought about. Service is a key for us students to grow into well-rounded men.

(Photo: St. Joe's Prep)

By Chr istian L ocantore ?19

Students engaging in service through the Mission & Ministry Leadership Board at Operation Warm in 2015.

14 | Opinion-Debate

Poll Reveals Student's K nowledge of Renovations: Ver y L ittle Analysis by Andrew K oh '19 A couple of years ago, students were notified that renovations of Villiger Hall were to soon be underway. The renovation of the theater, library, foyer and front facade of the building were outlined in illustrations which were hung from the corners of the Foyer, depicting a new Villiger hall that would be full of clean lines and minimalistic design elements, adhering to recent trends.

So what happened to renovating Villiger Hall? No student seems to know!

In fact, students have very little awareness that said renovations were even going to take place. In a recent poll

from the Hawkeye, students responded to several questions regarding the awareness levels of renovations and how they view a potential renovation of Villiger Hall.

The results were largely as expected, reflecting students? obliviousness to the renovations. When asked to answer on a scale of ?1? to ?10? to the question, ?Would you say that you know specifically how these renovations are going to change both the cosmetic and functional integrity of the building??, a whopping plurality of 37% responded with a ?1?, indicating no awareness at all. The closest response was a ?3?, indicating very little knowledge, at 14.2%. When asked on a scale of ?1? to ?10?

about how important these renovations would be for the Prep, a large majority, 60.8%, answered with at least a ?6?, indicating that most students at least somewhat agree that it would enhance the Prep in some way.

Similarly, when asked on the same scale about whether the students? view of themselves as a member of the school or the view of the school from an outside perspective would be enhanced through renovations, the results were again positive, with answers of at least ?6? garnering 68.3% and 85.5% of votes, respectively. In short, students want to see this change made, as they believe both internal and external opinion of the

Prep will be enhanced. When asked whether renovations would be the best way to utilize the Prep?s financial resources, responses again erred on the positive side. The most impactful question, however, was whether students knew where this capital would come from. ?No? votes came in at 82.1%. Perhaps the most worrying data, however, may have been the small contingent of Prep students who asked ?What is Villiger Hall?? on the poll.

Students generally seem to favor a renovation, and many would like to see construction begin some time soon. Villiger Hall is indeed an old structure, having been built in 1967 after the devastating fire of 1966.

The building was intentionally built conservatively with fireresistant materials to prevent another destructive fire, and it stands in stark contrast with the much more recently renovated Jesuit Hall.

In my opinion, it is high-time for a facelift of the Prep, as it sometimes feels as if the campus does not reflect the school?s openness to the incorporation of technology or its oft- advertised prestige, and many students would agree.

However, it seems rather strange that a school, the purpose of which is to educate and enrich students, would not inform the students of any impending renovations, which would ultimately benefit students_anyway.

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Opinion: Students with Fir st Per iod Free Should be Allowed to Come in L ate

By Jack Thorell '19 With the new schedule, nearly every student has first period free at least once in the eight day cycle. With this welcomed change came a rule from the Dean?s office that on those days when they had their first period free, students were still required to come in at regular time. The students who did not arrive before first period, we were warned, would be considered late and forced to get a slip. But is a student who isn?t missing any class, only productively utilizing time he would?ve spent sitting aimlessly in the cafeteria or library, really late?

The late slips that we?re required to get serve two purposes: to document a student?s lateness, informing the school of our whereabouts, and to give to teachers as an explanation when we stroll into class late. Students coming in during their free periods have no person to whom they should give their slips, but nevertheless are documented as late. Coming in halfway into a free period isn?t depriving the student of any important knowledge, disrupt-

ing anyone?s class, or harmful in any other way to a student?s education or well being. Preventing students from coming in late, then, seems to do more harm than good.

period seemingly does just that. But any good this aspect of the schedule change might have done is lost with the threat of a late slip for coming in during a free first period.

There simply aren?t many opportunities for students to productively use the school?s resources and facilities before 9 AM without a class to attend.

However, a student who is permitted to spend this time at his house could get more sleep, cook breakfast, spend time with his family, or just be in the comfort of his own home for a greater portion of his busy day as a Prep student. A well rested, content student is much more likely to pay attention and be generally better behaved throughout the day than one who was forced to sit at school with nothing to do and with no logical explanation as to why he couldn?t be in bed sleeping. After all, reducing stress and sleep deprivation among the student body was a main concern of the administration in constructing a new schedule. And a rotating schedule in which nearly every student would have a free first

I understand the Prep?s concern for a student?s safety and whereabouts at all times, and when there was homeroom each morning that documented students? attendance it made sense for students with first period free who came in late to be documented as such. But with the new schedule and absence of a morning homeroom, the school has no more documented information on the whereabouts of someone who was at school for their free first period than on someone coming in at the end of the period.

Obviously the school doesn?t want students leaving campus during free periods in the middle of the day, but how much harm can come from a student whose attendance isn?t yet documented coming in at 9?

On late start Wednesdays the school trusts students to get in on time and safely for a 9:15 start to the school day. With

the exception of the school day having officially started for other students, late start Wednesdays and what arrival time warrants a late slip on those days are no different than the days when a student has first period free.

The school simply does not have an effective way to document the presence of those with first period free, as exemplified by a junior, preferring to remain anonymous, who said, ?every time I have first period free I sleep in late and walk in the backdoor during the middle of first period without any trouble.? And while this student may technically be breaking the rules, his actions can hardly be characterized as delinquent. This student is not a stereotypical troublemaker or rule breaker. In fact, he is a hardworking student who respects most school policies and manages his time well. It makes sense, then, that he would oppose a rule which wastes his time. He recognizes that his time is better spent at home during his free first period and he rightfully got away with disobeying a rule that

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seems to lack any justified reasoning.

This anonymous student shouldn?t have to sneak in; he is one of many students who isn?t being disruptive, isn?t missing anything important, can?t have his wherabouts during first period documented one way or the other, and doesn?t understand why students coming in during their free first period should be considered late.

A more understanding policy for students with a free first period would probably be mutually beneficial: students get more sleep and the school welcomes happier, more attentive students to class. However, a policy like this one, the reason behind which students are struggling to grasp, should at least be accompanied by an explanation for or a dialogue with students, if enacted at all.

This policy inconveniences students, inconveniences Mr. Monroe, and is one that I can neither understand nor support.

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16 | Sports

By Andrew Shapiro ?19 On January 24, Duncan Waite ?18 entered Archbishop Ryan High School's wrestling gym in search of his 100th career victory as the team took on Bishop McDevitt in the PCL playoffs. That night, Duncan earned his 100th and 101st victories, leading the team to a 41- 27 victory over McDevitt. This milestone was the result of many years of hard work and preparation for.

When asked about his preparation, Duncan responded, ?I'm always playing out match scenarios in my head before the match. I also run through specific strategies on how to beat certain opponents. Obviously these strategies can drastically change when you get ?punched in the mouth,? but having the feeling of being ready for the challenge is the most reassuring feeling. Sometimes I stick to plan, but most times I improvise.?

Even with this major accomplishment, Duncan is not satisfied. As Duncan puts it,

?The hard work I've put in throughout the years has made the 100 wins an expectation, not an achievement. All the two- a- day training sessions, getting beat up at my local wrestling club, and remaining disciplined on weight couldn't lead to anywhere but this kind of success. My true goal is to beat the All-Time win record.?

can is also an emotional leader on the wrestling team. Duncan is a captain this year and told me that his biggest advice to current and future wrestlers is to ?fantasize and dream with a goal in mind, whether attainable or not: ?Run through the wall,? as a wise coach once said to me. Your goal might be getting a varsity win, getting above .500, or breaking team records. Along the way, never give up, no matter the adversity. I started wrestling before high school with a 4-24 record in 5th grade, getting pinned all 24 times. If I weren't a hopeful dreamer and stopped after my initial failure, I would not be where I am today.?

Duncan, who will be attending Saint Joseph?s University next year, said that he fell in love with wrestling after ?trying and failing at every other sport.? Duncan recalls, ?Starting Tae Kwan Do and eventually Judo at a very young age, I have always had a love for combative sports and wrestling just felt like the next step.?

When asked how he got into wrestling, Duncan added, ?My father wrestled in high school with a few accolades in his career, so I wanted to make a bigger name for myself than he did.?

Duncan also thinks that other sports translate well to wrestling, adding, ?I would tell football players to try out for wrestling. Wrestling is a sport anybody can be successful at with hard work and a little dedication. Also, it tremendously helps out your production in other sports. Don't let the stereotypes of the sport push you away, because it is a

Aside from being one of only five people to ever achieve this feat of 100 career wins, Dun-

(Photo:Duncan Waite '18)

Duncan Waite '18 Reaches 100th Career Win

The wrestling team with Duncan '18 after his 100th win at Archbishop Ryan. unique experience that I guarantee you will not regret partaking in.?

Outside of wrestling, Duncan enjoys spending quality time with his family, and trying his best to be a positive spot in other people's lives, adding, ?No matter what I'm doing, I'm always trying to have a little fun.? In addition to this, Duncan rows crew in the fall and

spring, participates in judo competitions year round, and is an avid video game player in his spare time. While Duncan very much enjoys all these activities, wrestling is his true passion. As Duncan puts it, ?some people like scoring TD's, shooting hoops, and I like beating people's faces in for 6 minutes.?

Prep Squash Builds on Recor d Year (Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

Members of last year's Prep Squash team: (L to R) Von Hobe '17, Jack Cassidy '18, Will Keane '20, Christopher Magiera '17, Michael Haley '17, Thomas Prim '17, Marcus Dreux '18, and Mike Gleason '19.

By Chr istian Giuliani ?19 Growing in talent and numbers, Prep Squash is becoming more popular each year. Last season, the team made their appearance at nationals in Connecticut. Throughout the crucial matches, Prep performed with their all and proved that the team belonged at this level of play. Their hard work and determination carried them to the semifinals where they lost to the Westport School. Their 2017 season was nothing short of entertaining.

This previous successful season may seem to place a large amount of pressure on this current season. Junior Charlie Mullin describes his point of view as a veteran player, ?This year we had more than ten freshmen alone try out, so the program is really growing and becoming more competitive even though it remains to be a laid back fun way to spend an hour after school everyday.?

This increase in competitiveness

keeps the team interesting and allows players to become more experienced.

Mullin also continued to express his passion for the sport, ?I started playing freshmen year and hopefully continue to play through senior year.? The returning of veteran players is essential to create the effective leadership for this team.

This year, the team is ran by coaches Robert Whitehouse, James Asher, John Lumley, and Ms. Cook. The groups of players - the practice squad, junior varsity, and varsity practice and play matches at the historic Racquet Club of Philadelphia, Monday through Friday. The junior varsity and varsity teams each carry nine players on the squad. The camaraderie between all squads is prevalent through each practice and match. Other successful teams atPenn Charter, Tower Hill and St. Augustine's (South Jersey) are rivals for Prep squash. The benefits of having the squash

program at the Prep allows players to compete in the MASA High School League going against other Philadelphia Catholic, Private, and Public Schools. Each year, the team competes in the High School Team Nationals at Yale University including over 170 high school teams ranging from across the country. Also, this connection with the Racquet Club of Philadelphia allows a relationship with Squash Smarts, a North Philadelphia non profit squash and academic program for underprivileged grade school and high school students. This continues the Prep?s relationship with the Racquet Club of Philadelphia, where the team has a dedicated SJP Lounge for the players.

Overall, the Prep squash program is a great place to learn a new sport with supportive coaches and teammates along the way. And with this year's talent looks to be a force to be reckoned with.

M eet the Captains: Thomas M ontyvdas '18

By Nicolas Rios ?19 Being voted to be a Senior Captain, making four district cuts this year, participating in Kenpo Karate since the age of four, and being fantastic at the 100 meter butterfly event are just a few accomplishments that senior Thomas Montvydas is able to add to his list of great achievements thus far.

Though this is only Tom?s

first year as a captain, he easily exhibits his hard working qualities as if he has been a veteran captain. When being asked about the number one lesson he learned during his swimming career he stated, ?The number one thing I learned is that the pre-season is when the men are separated from the boys.?

More symbolically, Thomas learned that the offseason is a

time that can make or break you. He did not let the temptation of slacking off interfere with his goals for the season and continues to lead by example to his teammates and peers.

With this responsibility of being a senior captain, Tom Montvydas did not give into fear and let this new and unfamiliar role scare him away. Instead, he let his new role en-

courage him and motivate him to work hard and chase his dream of capitalizing as a team captain. ?It feels good to be chosen as a leader of a sport that I had to put in the time for.

I showed up to morning practices and meets.?

Thomas Montvydas continues to ?keep his head down? and get to work and as a result, he was chosen among a few

others to represent this year?s swim team. He added that he has had many great memories during his time swimming at the Prep such as participating in districts during his junior year. Tom explains that he is very excited for what has to come and during the season hopes to add another memory to the books with ?beating Judge_at_PCL?s.?

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Student-Athlete of the Week: K yle M cCor d '21 Wednesday,_February_7___ marks a big day in the collegiate athletics calendar. High school seniors are given the opportunity to begin signing National Letters of Intent to commit to play football for Division I and II universities.

Though athletes have until April 1 to sign NLIs, those who have made verbal commitments prior to the 2/7 mark are inclined to formally make their college decisions as soon as possible. St. Joseph?s Prep boasts nine members of the Varsity football team who made their college decision, but arguably the biggest news surrounding the recruiting and Prep football program lies surprisingly with an underclassman.

Freshman Kyle McCord recently picked up his fifth scholarship offer from Rutgers University. Rutgers joins University of Michigan, Temple University, Boston College, and Central Michigan University as schools who have reached out to the Prep?s third string quarterback thus far.

Photo: I nstagram (kam.6)

By Simon Williams ?18

Photo: Twitter (kylemccord16)

Freshman Kyle McCord recently picked up his fifth college football scholarship offer.

McCord has impressed scouts at regional recruiting camps and combines, drawing reported interest from the five aforementioned schools plus a look from Clemson University, according to 247Sports.com.

6?3? McCord has created a buzz about his potential. Next season, he will have a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job against CJ Duell ?20, who ran as backup to Marquez McCray ?18 this season.

Despite attempting a total of six passes on the season, the

With this much hype sur-

rounding the young pro style QB, it is quite likely there will be a few more scholarships awarded down the line. But, with the hand dealt now, McCord has a chance to extend something of a Prep legacy at the D1 ranks. With a commitment to Temple, McCord

would become the fourth Hawk on the roster, joining linebacker Todd Jones ?13, long snapper John Coppinger ?16, and defensive back Benny Walls ?16. At Michigan, he could potentially throw behind Wolverine offensive lineman John Runyan ?15.

Prep Basketball Closes Out Regular Season ishing with 14.2 points per contest. Sophomore Trevor Wall averaged 8.7 points per game, and Gabe Arizin ?19 added 7.7 ppg.

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

Point guard Darius Kinnel '18 in action earlier this season.

By Thomas Avington ?20 The Prep Basketball team has had a good year compared to recent years, but it?s also been slightly disappointing. A lot has happened over the course of the season, much of which is owed to the trio of se-

nior starters: Darius Kinnel, Kyle Thompson, and Ed Croswell. Kinnel finished the regular season leading the team in many categories, most notably including his 16.6 points per game. Thompson?s average was 14.5 ppg, and Croswell was also in double digits, fin-

Kinnel emerged as one of the best players in the Catholic League this season with his superb play this season, providing the Hawks a spark with his scoring ability, ball handling, dogged defense, and relentless determination. His backcourt counterpart Thompson also had a great season and always provided the Hawks with scoring from the shooting guard position, with a knack for knocking down the three ball and getting to the basket consistently. Croswell, the Prep?s starting big man, was nothing short of powerful. He gave the Hawks a great option with his 6?7? frame, great offensive skills, and phenomenal defensive ability. Gabe Arizin

showed maturity in his second varsity season, providing the Hawks with lockdown defensive ability and pulling down a lot of strong rebounds for the smaller squad. Wall, who started the season as the 6th man, became a reliable player down the stretch. He is a great fundamental player with fantastic driving and finishing ability, and has a lot of potential as he?s only a sophomore.

Jacob O?Connell ?19 showed glimpses of the talent he brings by showcasing his play while Croswell was out with a concussion. Chris Arizin ?20 was a great surprise to the team.

Starting the season off as a bench player and moving up to the role of six man, he provides a spark off the bench with his scrappy play and great skill.

The Prep went an impressive 9- 1 in their first 10 games of

the season, then they began Catholic League play and took on some higher level teams.

They played some close games against the top teams in the league such as NeumannGoretti, Bonner- Prendie, and Roman Catholic, and showed in those matchups that they can make a run in the Catholic League Playoffs. There were some games they could and should have won, for example against Archbishop Wood, when the Hawks led by double- digits and just had to keep the pace of the game, but they let that game slip from their fingertips. They had opportunities to win, but didn?t have the ability to finish it out.

With the seventh seed in the Catholic League locked up, the Hawks are looking to make waves in the playoffs, and they certainly have the talent to do it.

Football Banquet Rounds Out Season

By Tyler K onr ad '20 On January 28th, the Prep?s 2017- 18 football banquet was held in the Kelly Fieldhouse.

The banquet, which recognizes all the players on each team, freshman, junior varsity, and varsity. Starting off with a complementary Sage- made breakfast, freshman football coach Mr. Joe Hendrzak started to announce the awards.

There were many freshmen awards, but the most important award for all three levels is the

Most Valuable Player Award, awarded to team QB and track star Malik Cooper ?21.

After the freshman presentation was over, the varsity coaches gave varsity letters to the players on JV along with the managers. The main event of the day was up next: the varsity awards. There were tons given out, but the most notable were Special Teams Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and Most

Valuable Player.

For the Special Teams PotY, two seniors split the honor: elite punt returner and wide receiver James Cherry, a 1st Team All- Catholic player who now has a full ride offer from Assumption, and three preferred walk-on spots at Maine, Robert Morris, and Syracuse, and kicker Anthony Tigano, a 1st Team- All Catholic player who is now the Prep?s all-time leader in kicking points.

The Defensive Player of the Year was awarded to the Hawks?defensive signal caller, the one who wore the historic #10, Phil O?Connor ?18, a 1stTeam All- Catholic middle linebacker committed to the University of Richmond. The Offensive Player of the Year was awarded to Bucknell commit Brandon Sanders, who actually wasn?t named to any All-Catholic teams, but caused so many problems throughout the year for the opposition.

Finally, the Most Valuable Player award was given to the team?s quarterback and one of the emotional leaders, senior Sacred Heart commit Marquez McCray, who led the team to one undefeated season and two straight State Championship appearances, accruing a 27- 1 record as a starter.

Overall, the football banquet this year was a fantastic end to the season, and a phenomenal way to end the four years for all_of_the_seniors.

18 | Sports

By Robbie Calabro ?19 The weekend of February the 4th was one of the most exciting in Philadelphia history. The Eagles defeated the dynastic New England Patriots by a score of 41- 33 en route to the first Super Bowl in city history.

As a result of this, the Prep was closed the Monday immediately following Super Bowl LII. That very day, Prep Hockey played rival LaSalle College High School at Penn?s Class of 1923 Ice Rink. The game meant more than just a chance to advance in the Flyers Cup standings: all proceeds earned from the game went to starting a fund for our brother, classmate, and friend Sal DiNubile ?19.

After some technical difficulties leading up to just before the game, including a spontaneous national anthem, the DiNubile family came out to the ice. Father John Swope, S.J., offered a prayer for them, and after a ceremonial puck drop by Sal?s younger brother Sonny, the game began.

Fast paced from the start, it remained scoreless until Marc Colavita ?18 netted one with 11:03 left in the first period.

Following a La Salle goal early on in period #2, the game remained tied until the last seconds of that very period. The Hawks had their power play unit on the ice, with Colavita, Ronan Egan ?18, and Conor Ryan ?18, the team?s best performing line, leading the charge. The team had just given up the puck in La Salle?s zone, but Ryan was able to make a quick poke check and

corral it for the Hawks, then fired it to Colavita. He was able to redirect it into the net, and SJP went up 2- 1 heading into the second intermission.

tant to note is many students often donated more than the $5 needed for admission. In addition to admission to the game, the hockey team held an auction at the game where items such as autographed Claude Giroux and John LeClair jerseys, Flyers tickets, and a Ben Simmons autographed basketball were auctioned to raise money. Also, an online donation page is located on the Prep website where donations are being accepted.

The third period started out hot, with both teams getting tons of shots, but the goaltenders were both phenomenal, especially the Prep?s Troy Stefano ?19, who ended the game with 26 stops in the net, including multiple on breakaway opportunities for the Explorers.

With 1:33 left in the matchup, the top line was back on the ice, and worked it to Ronan Egan, who fired one into the nylon to make the score 3-1.

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

Fund Established in M emor y of Sal DiNubile '19

Asked why the fund was created, Coach Giacomin said, ?We in Prep Hockey decided we wanted to do something that Sal's family would be proud of. [...] We hope to do this yearly and build on the foundation that has been started.?

At that point, La Salle was desperate and pulled their goalkeeper, which ended up costing them as defenseman Nick Ciampitti ?19 made a steal and sent one flying to the other end of the ice and into the net with 38.6 seconds left.

That did it for the game, and the Hawks went home with a 4- 1 victory over the rival Explorers.

Prockey is well- known among the area?s circles for its charity work, as they host the popular ?Pink the Rink? game every year against Cardinal O?Hara at the Skatium. This game in memory of Sal will be the second fundraising game they add to their schedule.

Over 150 Prep students showed up in support of the team and their classmate, along with countless other people in attendance. All proceeds from the game went towards creating a fund in Sal?s name for existing or incoming hockey players who need help paying for tuition. Head coach Dave Giacomin says that all will be able to apply and the hockey board will decide who meets the criteria to receive an award.

It was an afternoon to remember down at Penn Ice Rink, as all the Prep students in attendance remembered their classmate. The fund is a great way to give Sal a lasting legacy here at the Prep, and help aid future hockey players.

To make a donation, go to the hockey page on the Prep website and click under the header ?Hockey Game in Memory of Sal DiNubile.?

For the week prior to the game, wristbands were sold as admission in the Prep dining hall for $5 to students. Impor-

The Prep Hockey team shaking hands with the family of Sal DiNubile '19, his father, Salvatore, Sr., grandparents, and brother, Sonny, before the game on Monday.

M eet the Captains: Br andon Bur ghar dt '18 Burghardt was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania and will attend this prestigious institution next fall.

(Photo: Brandon Burghardt '18)

Swimming captain Brandon Burghardt '18 in action earlier this season.

By M att Brennan ?18 Senior swimmer Brandon Burghardt enters the final stretch of the swimming season with optimism. Burghardt is one of the five captains of the St. Joseph?s Prep swimming

team along with Andrew Clevenger ?18, Tom Montvydas ?18, Quinn Rademaker ?18, and Meade Tolen ?18. At the Prep, Burghardt is a member of the History Club and also participates in the Travis Manion Foundation.

In addition,

Following in the the footsteps of last season?s swimming captains, Ryan Breslin ?17, Alex Monari ?17, Sam Montenegro ?17, and Marcello Garber ?17, Burghardt is primed to lead the Prep swimming team to success. When asked about what it feels like to be a captain, Burghardt responded, ?It was a big responsibility for me to take up, but I felt prepared from my swimming experience and was confident working with the other captains that we would be able to lead the team to a productive and exciting season.?

While talking about what it means to be a leader for the Prep?s swimming team as a senior, Burghardt commented, ?It has been a great experience. In the fall, I and the other captains wrote preseason practices and

ran dryland sets for the swimmers willing to go the extra mile and start their routine early. Now in the season we have had the important task of bringing the freshmen into the fold and kindling spirit and drive for the whole team.?

There will be a lot of hard work and motivation needed for the Prep swimming team to reach the goals of its captains.

Burghardt was very hopeful about his team?s objectives for the season, remarking, ?My goal for the season was for every swimmer to improve personally, work well as a team by supporting each other, and for everyone to have a great time.

Right now we are working toward our championship meets next weekend, PCLs and the District 12 PIAA District meet, where we are looking forward to a good showing on the blocks and some state?s meet qualifiers.?

With a recent win over rival Father Judge, Burghardt believes the team is ready for the events ahead. With tough meets on the horizon, Burghardt is looking forward to the squad competing for the Catholic League championship. Other than PCLs and Districts, the Prep swimming team had a lot of exciting events throughout the season. When asked about what he was anticipating the most for this season, Burghardt replied, ?I was most looking forward to the DC training trip.

The whole team took a bus down to DC, practiced at a pool in Fairfax Virginia, explored the National Mall, and spent the night at a local Hyatt. It was a fantastic bonding experience.?

With a strong cast of leaders, especially Brandon Burghardt ?18, the Prep swimming team is ready for success in PCLs and Districts.

Sports | 19

Bir ds Come Out on Top! The moment had finally arrived. The game the city of Philadelphia had been wanting for 52 years. Philly?s beloved Birds were looking for their first Lombardi trophy. Standing in their way were none other than Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, in search of backto-back Super Bowl victories.

The Patriots got the ball to start the second half, only taking 8 plays in under three minutes to get another touchdown, and it looked like the Birds had no answer to Brady and his gang. The Eagles took the ball back and got to the New England 22 yard line. Foles lofted up a pass to running back Corey Clement, a rookie from South Jersey, who bobbled the ball in the endzone, but gained control of it while keeping both feet inbounds. This play was reviewed and the call on the field was confirmed as a touchdown despite the prediction from the announcers. The lead was again, 10 points in Philly?s favor as the score became 29-19.

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

By L uc Elamr i ?20 and Justin_K ear ns_?20

The game could not have started in a fashion more characteristic of the team. While Philadelphia legend Meek Mill?s ?Dreams and Nightmares? played in the background, the undisputed vocal leader of the team, Malcolm Jenkins, led his squad out onto the field, and Super Bowl 52 was underway.

Below: (L to R) Sean McFadden '20, Thomas Avington '20, Dan Avington '18, and Bill Avington '90 at the Eagles' parade.

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

But the half was far from boring, despite the trading of field goals. On the very next drive, Foles found recent free agent acquisition Alshon Jeffery in the end zone for a 34 yard leaping touchdown, which set the tone for the rest of the matchup. After a few unsuccessful drives for both team, LeGarrette Blount ran past future Hall of Famer James Harrison, making it look easy on a 21 yard touchdown run. The Pats then countered with another field goal and a touchdown, bringing the score to 1512 since both teams had missed an extra point, and the Eagles added a failed two point conversion. At that point, one of the biggest plays in the NFL?s history came to light. It was fourth down on the 1 yard line, and Jake Elliott was struggling, so Doug Pederson decided to go for it. Foles went over to the second- year Philadelphia head coach, asked to run the play ?Philly Philly,? and Doug responded, ?Yeah, let?s do it.? The Eagles QB went into the huddle, called for the Philly Special, and brought his squad to the line. He motioned Corey Clement behind him, and it then appeared as if he was audibling the play, going up to Brandon Brooks and Lane Johnson, the right guard tackle, respectively, seemingly giving instructions. But, the center Jason Kelce snapped it directly to Clement, who takes the snap, rolls to the left and pitches it to Trey Burton, the third string tight end. Burton, who played quarterback at Florida just a few years ago, ran to the right and let one fly to Foles, who had ran a short route into the end zone.

Touchdown Eagles.

Above: Preppers cheering on the Eagles at the Super Bowl: (L to R) Dante Lucarini '18, Jim Shaud '88, Dave Mingey '88, and AJ Lucarini '15.

Above and Below: Various Preppers celebrating at the Eagles parade.

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

This game, by no means, was a defensive game. Right from the first kick, you could see the fire in Eagles quarterback Nick Foles? eyes, going 6- 9 on the opening drive. The Birds fought all the way down into Patriots territory, but it only led to Jake Elliott?s kick through the pipes to gain a modest 3-0 lead for Philadelphia. Tom Brady then led his squad right back down the gridiron, with the three time MVP QB bringing the Pats inside the red zone and knotted it up at 3.

Brady then lobbed a 26 yard pass into the end zone to Chris Hogan, the wide receiver didn?t even play football in college, only lacrosse at Penn State, and the Eagles?lead was shortened to 3. After the Eagles were able to muster up a field goal, Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola helped Brady and the Patriots take their first lead of the game at 33- 32. The Eagles charged down the field, and once inside the red zone, they went to their favorite weapon: Zach Ertz.

The All- Star tight end caught the ball within the 10 yard line, took three steps and jumped for the end- zone. The Birds were now up 5 after the missed two point conversion, and the greatest quarterback of all time took the field once again with the game on the line.

But with under two minutes remaining and the game on the line, one of the greatest defensive plays of all time came around. Brandon Graham, typically a defensive end, lined up as a tackle against Patriots right guard Shaq Mason, and, with his quick moves, was able to set the edge. He plowed past Mason just enough to swat at Brady and knock the ball out of his hands. Miraculously, the ball bounced around and Derek Barnett scooped it up and fell right down on it. The Eagles had the ball again.

They wasted the clock out as long as they could, and kicker Jake Elliott once again put one through the yellow pipes, and the rookie gave his Birds an 8 point advantage. The Patriots had just about a minute to score a touchdown and notch a two point conversion. After a few unsuccessful plays, with nine seconds left, Brady heaved one towards the end zone, just seconds before getting laid out by Fletcher Cox. The ball was up in the air near Rob Gronkowski, but a few of the Birds knocked it around, and somehow, the Eagles had waited out the clock. Led by Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles?

373 passing yards, 3 touchdown passes, and even a touchdown reception, the Philadelphia Eagles took home the Super Bowl 52 title. And not only did they take it home, but they did it against the greatest franchise in recent history.

Avington: Prep Baseball Has What I t Takes way to the semi- finals of the state tournament under head coach Joe Falcone.

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As we start to enter warmer temperatures and the snow starts to melt, baseball season is just a few weeks away, and the Prep Baseball squad looks made for success this year.

The team last year had some pretty great success compared to other years. Led by captains Colin Scanlon ?17 and Pat Woltemate ?17, the team won the Catholic League regular season title and made it all the

But now, the squad enters the season with a brand new coach after Falcone stepped down, and his name is Anthony Valucci. Valucci has had a decent amount of success in his years as a high school coach, and now, he takes on the new challenge at 17th and Girard. And his team this year is loaded with talent.

The team returns a large amount of varsity players, many of whom started last season. Starting out with catching, the Prep Baseball team returns three- year starter Furman University commit Logan Kellerman ?18 behind the plate, whose knowledge of the game, strong arm, and ability to connect with his pitchers gives the Hawks quite

an edge. Working around the diamond, the team has three infielders returning, with Brandon Sanders ?18 (Bucknell football) manning first, Dom Leuzzi ?18 (Montclair State) playing second, and Gianni Arici ?18 (Quinnipiac) projected to start at short.

Sanders is a perfect first baseman, with his powerful stroke, ability to knock homers, and fantastic scooping ability, and he?ll most likely be operating out of the cleanup slot this season. Arici and Leuzzi are both phenomenal middle infielders with quick gloves and strong arms in the field, and speedy bats and legs when hitting.

Rounding out the infield will most likely be Luke Gutos ?18 (Massachusetts commit) who didn?t always see starting minutes last year, but who has shown his talent in showcases.

pretty stacked, with two threeyear starters leading the charge. In left will be Luke Donaphon ?18, the center fielder will be Evan Matthews ?18 (Bard College), and Max Frantz ?18 in right. Donaphon has a powerful bat and strong arm, normally operating out of the 3rd or 5th spot in the lineup. Matthews has major speed in the middle of the outfield, which he showcases on the basepaths as well, and he has a quick bat and strong arm.

Frantz is the only first year starter out in the outfield grass, but he adds a powerful arm and is a contact hitter with the ability to knock one if he can get a hold of it. The designated hitter looks to be Pat Davies ?18, who has an incredibly powerful bat and provides a big spark for the team.

pitching situation. The only real returning pitcher is junior Joe Richardson, who has looks from Bucknell, TCU, Virginia, and William & Mary, among many others, and will certainly fill the role of ace in the rotation this season. Right now, the #2 pitcher looks like it will be a highly contested battle, with Donaphon, Frantz, and Matthews going after it, as well as sophomores Owen Beisty and Chris Gutt. Lou DiRenzo ?18 looks to fill the role of Woltemate as the main reliever.

Overall, the Prep Baseball team this season has a ton of talent, and under Coach Valucci, they look to be able to compete with squads like Neumann- Goretti for the PCL title.

The final spot for the Prep Baseball team to address is the

The Hawks? outfield is also

By Jacob DeAnnuntis ?19 The St. Joe?s Prep wrestling squad is primed for their individual Catholic League post season tournament. Taking place on February 16th at the Prep, the wrestling team is led into battle by last year?s Catholic League Coach of the Year Chuck Heybach, captains Dan Guinan ?18 and Duncan Waite ?18, and the rest of the team?s seniors. Junior Daniel Mauriello commented on the team?s final challenge of the season, saying, ?Heading into the Catholic League Tournament, we?ll definitely hold onto something Coach Chuck has ingrained into our heads: don?t give up the 6,? in reference to avoiding getting pinned and wrestling the whole match.

The Hawks have trusted in their coaching staff all year, and hopefully will continue to do so in an attempt to take home some hardware in the Catholic League individual Tournament.

The team?s Catholic League season came to an end on January 24th in the Catholic League playoffs hosted by Archbishop Ryan. After defeating McDevitt 41- 27, the Prep had to turn around quick and wrestle Archbishop Ryan that same night. Unfortunately, they lost a tough match by a final score of 36- 33. Despite falling short in this contest, the squad bounced back the following weekend, placing 12th out of 32 teams in the Coal Cracker at Panther Valley High School. Five of the team?s wrestlers placed in this great showing, including Duncan Waite claiming 5th in his 120 weight class, Nick Palermo ?18 taking 8th at 126, Dan Guinan taking 7th at 152, sophomore Sean Guinan winning 3rd place weighing 113, and Dante Iuliano ?20 with a 1st place finish in the 106 weight class.

On February 3rd, Prep wrestling traveled up to Conestoga Valley High School for

a dual meet. They went 2-1 on the day, taking down Hershey and Annville Cleona, but dropping one to Conestoga Valley High School. This landed the squad in 5th place, and raised their dual meet record to 12- 11. The JV team also had their hands full over the Super Bowl weekend at the Travis Manion Tournament.

They ended with six place winners, with freshman Kevin Guinan finishing in 4th, sophomores Cole Lederman and Joe Noorchashm ending in 3rd, a runner up finish by Ben Ricci ?20, and Max Fisher ?21, who took home 1st place.

February 16th is a date on the minds of all of the wrestlers, as each of them look to make a run in the individual tournament. The Hawks have wrestlers in many different weight classes, which should help. Prep?s two heavy hitting sophomores Dante Iuliano and Sean Guinan look to add to their combined record of 62- 8

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

Wrestling L oses in Team Playoffs, M oves to I ndividuals

Wrestlers at the Coal Cracker tournament: (L to R) Danny Guinan '18, Sean Guinan '20, Dante I uliano '20, Kevin Guinan '21, Duncan Waite '18. this year, while senior Duncan Waite looks to add to his win total as well after recently picking up his 100 and 101st victories during the playoff match against McDevitt. The tournament is double elimination, and each Prep wrestler is looking to capitalize on this opportunity. The team will

certainly head into the Catholic League Tournament at home with this wisdom in mind, as retweeted by the team?s Twitter account: ?The fear of failure is the number 1 most common fear holding people back from success? (@WrestlingMindset).