Volume 43, issue III

Vol. 43, I ssue I I I

The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep

October 5th, 2017

EXCL USI VE: Fr. Jim M ar tin, S.J.

Church policy on homosexuality spurs debate among multiple high-level priests, and Fr. Jim Martin faces backlash from many angles. Full story, including exclusive quotes from Fr. Martin, S.J., on Page 2. (Photos: Vox Cantoris, Huffington Post)

Amazon Scouts Philly HQ The Prep's New Rep

By Santiago Or tiz '20 Amazon, the biggest online marketer in the world, is looking for a second headquarters in North America to expand beyond their current HQ in Seattle. The state of the art facility is going to an entire campus with 33 buildings, 24 restaurants/cafe?s, and more, all in 8.1 million square feet.

Cities all across the US are attempting to become the host city, and Philly is one of them.

So what is Amazon looking for? They are looking to locate in a city with over one million people that is ?stable and

business-friendly?, a location that includes both suburban and urban areas, and ??communities that think big and creatively when considering locations and real estate options.? This new HQ is going to have 50,000 employees and Amazon is looking to invest about five billion dollars. Cities all over the US and even Canada are scrambling to become the location for this new HQ, and it's no surprise why.

The current Amazon HQ has transformed Seattle from an economic perspective. Amazon

indirectly helped the city out by providing tens of thousands of jobs and generating over 38 Billion dollars in investments put towards the city. Despite these huge numbers, the biggest difference was made in the real estate industry. In 2017, Seattle is the sixth most expensive US city to live in, but six years ago, it wasn?t even on the top 10 list.

How will this shape the city and the community?

If Amazon were to select Philadelphia as their city for the new HQ, there would be several noticeable changes within the (Continued on Page 2.)

Among the burning questions: in this city, where could the headquarters even go?

(Photo: Technical.ly)

By L iam Gr ugan '19 In one of the greatest, though least noticed, developments in the Prep?s recent history, Howie Brown ?99 joined the admissions staff as the new Director of Admission during the Summer of 2015. His hiring is characterized by the rejuvenated, redefined sense of his new department?s mission.

Howie has since doubled the staff, allowing for a more individualized admissions experience. The team now boasts an attendance of about 3,000 families year round at the school?s various Prep-sponsored events. It is important to note that, on top of this, Prep ambassadors visit anywhere from 70 to 80 schools annually.

A key factor in this new era of the office?s advertisement was the incorporation of the Marketing team into the school?s admissions office. Of the convergence, Howie says that ?with the addition of the Marketing team, the materials used in admissions is aligned with all marketing campaigns

in the school and with alumni/fundraising. This helps with the entire Prep family be on the same page with the message being shared about our wonderful institution with all our interest constituents.? In other words, the primary benefit of this combination is that it allows the Prep to have a single message in all external affairs and, therefore, spread its mission in a more focused manner.

Since its conception, the joint Marketing and Admissions team has utilized various programs and campaigns in its advertising across the area. (A Bi-Monthly email newsletter is sent to all prospective students; an annual brochure summarizes the year?s notable events, as well as highlighting the school?s amazing opportunities; the department?s Top-10 Myths about the Prep pamphlet, addressing common concerns for potential students; they have produced a brochure and video specifically for parents; they distribute signs for the annual Open House (this year, scheduled for (Continued on Page 3.)

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Father James M ar tin (Cont.)

By Joe Scott '19 Since its June release, Fr. James Martin, SJ?s ?Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity,? has built bridges, burned some, and opened wide a roadway to conversation about a pressing topic within the Catholic Church. The response by some to the loving and welcoming message in the book is concerning to many, as there have been many responses of hate.

The Hawkeye was able to get in exclusive contact with Fr. Martin. When asked about the message the book hoped to share, he told us, ?I wrote 'Building a Bridge' to help LGBT Catholics feel more welcome in what is, after all, their church. In the Gospels, Jesus continually reaches out to people who feel on the margins, and in the Catholic church no one feels more marginalized than the gay man, the lesbian woman or the transgender person. I would imagine that there are even some gay students at The Prep who feel that they don't ?belong? in the church. That's a real source of sadness for me, and for many in our church. So it's worth starting a conversation

about how we can help LGBT Catholics feel more welcome.?

The idea of the book is to spread an attitude of welcoming anyone lovingly into the church. However, this message of love was responded to by many messages of hate. After the publication of the book, Fr. Martin?s Facebook page was covered with comments and hateful backlash such as, ?Homosexuality and Lesbianism practice is evil before God. I am not judging anyone, but trying to convert them.? As well as calls for Fr. Martin, the ?heretic¨ to be ¨defrocked and laicized.? Church Militant, a media company bent on attacking the members of the Church, such as the Pope, who work to move the teachings of the church forward as the world moves forward.

Regarding many of the hateful responses Fr. Martin got, he said, ?As for the backlash, it was inevitable. Just like in the Gospels, when Jesus showed mercy to people, some people resisted it. That resistance is what you face when you try to be merciful. So it doesn't bother me that much. The vast majority of people have been incredibly supportive and really grateful for the conversation that's been started by the book.?

"I would imagine that there are even some students at The Prep who feel that they don't 'belong' in the church. That's a real source of sadness for me, and for many in our church. So it's worth starting a conversation about how we can help LGBT Catholics feel more welcome."

Not all of the disagreeing responses to the book have been hate- ridden. In fact, Philadelphia?s own Archbishop Chaput wrote a professional and respectful letter standing up in disagreement to the book. He says, ?Father Martin is a man whose work I often admire. ?Building a Bridge,? though brief, is written with skill and good will. But what the text regrettably lacks is an engagement with the substance of what divides faithful Christians from those who see no sin in active same- sex relationships.

The Church is not simply about unity ? as valuable as that is ? but about unity in God?s love rooted in truth. If the Letter to the Romans is true, then persons in unchaste relationships (whether homosexual or heterosexual) need conversion, not merely affirmation. If the Letter to the Romans is false, then Christian teaching is not only wrong but a wicked lie. Dealing with this frankly is the only way an honest discussion can be had.?

Amazon HQ, there will be tens of thousands of more workers needed for construction. When the Amazon HQ is complete, those jobs won?t go away, they will be filled by other people working in the restaurants, cafe?s, and other services that will be held on the HQ?s campus.

(Photo: amazon.com)

St. Joe?s Prep, like all other Catholic schools, is a place where many young Catholics can be taught how to best live the teachings of God during their most formative years.

Recognizing the importance of that, Fr. Martin wanted to share directly with the SJP community, ?For Jesus, there was no one who was seen as ?the other.? There was no one who was seen as an ?outsider? or ?not one of us.? Part of his ministry was about trying to make people who were on the

margins? whether as a result of poverty or illness or way of life? feel part of the community. At St. Joe?s Prep, you are taught to be ?men for others,? and part of that is recognizing who is seen as an ?other,? and who is not included. Is it the boy who?s bullied because he?s gay (or is thought to be gay)?

Is it the kid who?s not good at sports, or doesn?t follow sports? Is it the student who?s not doing well in his classes, who?s not wealthy, whose parents are getting divorced? Who is the person on ?the margins??

He?s the one that you have a special responsibility to welcome, to make feel included, to love. That is a part of being a ?man for others.??

Many people throughout the world agree with Archbishop Chaput. Fr. Martin represents a fraction of the church who shares his beliefs toward homosexuality just as Archbishop Chaput does. In response to many articles and critiques that argue against the accepting of LGBT Catholics, Fr. Martin states in America Magazine, ?My overall goal was not to win an argument but to help start a conversation and create a space for church officials who want to reach out to LGBT people, and for LGBT Catholics who want to know that they have a place in the church.

"Like Pope Francis, I believe those kinds of encounters will lead to listening and friendship. I believe that such encounters will be led by the Holy Spirit. And I believe that all of this will lead to greater

Amazon in Philly (Cont.) first couple of years. Those changes would be in jobs, real estate, and beta testing. With the 50,000 new employees that are going to work for Amazon, expect a significant decrease in the Philly unemployment rate.

In addition to the 50,000 employees to be working at the

inclusion for LGBT Catholics in their own church.? Father Martin hopes that the bridges that are built at first are bridges of conversation, and he hopes that they will grow into bridges to acceptance.

If you are a current homeowner in Philadelphia or any neighboring suburban areas, I have great news. If Philly is the location for Amazon?s HQ2, expect a huge increase in house prices. This also means it?s a great time to invest in properties and even your own home. This will cause a slight discomfort for families trying to move to the Philadelphia region, however, investments will have huge returns for people who currently own property.

Lastly, if you LOVE buying stuff on Amazon, get ready to experience all the cool beta-testing that will occur in Philadelphia. For example, Amazon Go is a new concept where shoppers can walk into a grocery store, pick up what

The cover of Building a Br idge, which has been a source of much recent discussion. (Photo: HarperCollins Publishers) they want, and just walk out.

The payments are done automatically with patented cameras, learning algorithms, and sensors. It is also very likely to see significantly faster delivery times that can get you packages within one hour.

Yeah, one freaking hour!

Expect all other kinds of interesting products and services to be exclusive to Philly if this HQ is built.

How will this affect the Prep?: Amazon potentially opening a new location in Philly will in no way, shape, or form revolutionize the Prep.

However, certain changes could and will likely occur. For starters, more investments will be put into the city?s economy, meaning the surrounding areas around the Prep will hopefully look nicer. Where the Prep is located is not a terrible area, but Philadelphia has had problems with their budget and

has had to cut certain aspects of it in order to keep the city up and running. With more money in the Philly economy, renovations will be done all over the city and provide our great city with a makeover that is well deserved. Lastly, employees working at the new HQ may send their kids to the Prep because we would provide them with a fantastic education that would be conveniently located near work.

Philadelphia is definitely not a front-runner for the location of Amazon?s new HQ, but it is definitely a possibility. If Philadelphia can pull this off, it will absolutely change the entire city for the better in as little as 5 years. Keep hoping Prep community, because if this goes through, it will mean getting packages delivered to your doorstep in as little as an hour.

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M r. M ac Ryan, ASC

By M att Brennan '18 One of the new additions to the Alumni Service Corps (ASC) this year is Richard Ryan ?13, better known as Mac Ryan.

While Mr. Ryan may have been most well known as one of the best golfers in the recent history at the Prep, in college at Elon University, he turned his attention to the world of basketball.

In his role at the Prep, Mr. Ryan is an Athletics Assistant, so he helps organize scheduling of practices and games, as well as coordinating officials and gym or field availability.

Mr. Ryan also serves as the Junior Varsity Golf coach reuniting with former Coach Christian Patragnoni. This winter, Mr. Ryan will serve as an assistant coach on the Junior Varsity Basketball team.

When asked about coming back to the Prep, Mr. Ryan said that ?being away from the Prep and Philadelphia for four years reminded me of how great this school and its city really are.

After attending Elon University in North Carolina, I managed to get a different point of view and I am happy to be able to give back through the Alumni Service Corps.?

In spite of his four year absence, Mr. Ryan stated that he did not think that the Prep has really changed much. From his perspective, everyone seems a little smaller size-wise than they were when he attended. He said, ?it is weird

thinking about how that freshman walking the halls at the Prep was me eight years ago.?

Mr. Ryan added that the building and school hasn?t changed that much and he still sees many of the teachers that taught him on a daily basis now that he is back. He also commented that he doesn?t feel the stress of the new class schedule, since he is on the athletic side of the school.

Mac said that he really loves being part of the Alumni Service Corps program and was honored to be chosen for the position for this school year. He also expressed how great it is to live across the street from the Prep, since he does not have to worry about driving to the Prep each morning. Mr. Ryan added that the ASC also has given him the opportunity to begin his career in athletics. After majoring in sports management at Elon, Mr. Ryan is enjoying learning from Mr. Hart and Speedy Morris especially as he tries to map out his future potentially in the world of athletics.

When asked about what he would do after completing this year at the Prep, Mr. Ryan replied that is hoping to attend graduate school, and he is in the process of applying now. He also commented that he hopes to become a graduate assistant coach for the college?s basketball team, preferably in Division I. From there he hopes he can start a college basketball coaching career. All in all, Mr. Mac Ryan is a great addition to the Prep?s staff this school year.

Prep's Rep (Cont.)

October 15), in which parents and students get a chance to experience together a Prepper?s day-to-day life; they make ?fun swag,? such as Prep lanyards, wristbands, and pens, to hand out at events; they place ads in programs, pamphlets, and church bulletins; and they work with the Alumni Association Admission Committee to help with outreach initiatives. Though his work ?abroad? is impressive in itself, Howie has ensured that, on-site, admissions functions with the same efficiency.

Many students begin their

experiences at the Prep taking part in the annual pre-7th and pre-8th summer programs, but the school also hosts various events throughout the year, such as practice tests for the entrance exam or the Admission Nights at Prep Football and Cape & Sword.

In perhaps the most important of all these advertising endeavours, Howie, along with Mike ?Soko? Sokolowski ?08, tries to ensure that every student spends a day shadowing a current student at the school.

Last year, the office paired 437 Shadows with their

respective hosts, based on everything from the prospective student?s academic interests to his choice in sports or activities. At the start of a Shadow Visit, the potential student is provided with a free lunch and a loaner Chromebook, and is then sent to sit in on his host?s classes, observing what his freshman year might be like.

Mr. Brown continues daily to try and further the Prep?s reach. And, through its many initiatives, Howie?s team has proven itself over the past two years as the safeguard of the Prep?s future.

Howie Brown '99 shows off some advertising tools during a recent faculty meeting. (Photo: St. Joe's Prep)

Getting to K now M r. White, Prep Secur ity

By L iam Gr ugan '19 At the heart of the Prep, resides the Prep?s security, devoted to helping every person who walks through the front doors. A recent addition to the Prep community, Mr. Shawn White, was interviewed this week as part of the Hawkeye?s program of introducing students to the adults in the building.

Q: How long have you been employed at the Prep?

A: I?ve been at the Prep for about a year and four months.

Q:How are you liking it here?

A: I love it, I love it. This place is different than any place I ever worked at. It has a different energy: just the people, the commitment to this place. It?s just a very interesting place.

Q: Are you originally from Philadelphia?

A: Yes, I was born and raised in South Philadelphia.

Q: Did you have any prior experience/knowledge of the Prep before you came to work here?

A: I knew of the Prep, but I can?t say that I had any experience or any information about it. I?ve always driven past it, come to the area. I?ve actually been doing security for a lot of years in all different areas. I used to work at Jefferson Hospital and I also used to work at Tastykake, doing security. No, I didn?t really know about it; actually, a friend told me about it. He saw the job posting and he let me know about it and then I applied.

Q: Do you have any favorite stories or experiences at the Prep so far?

A: I don?t necessarily have a story, but what I like to tell people when they ask me about it, the place, because I?ve never seen a high school that runs like this does, where it stays open for so many hours.

It?s just interesting that a place can always have something going on, like this place does. I try to explain to people that last year I actually worked until 10:30 at night, and they?d ask me ?you work at a high school until 10:30 at night?? I say ?you wouldn?t believe this place, you know, because of

the things that always go on.

There?s constantly a commitment to trying to help: * with* the school, and the mothers, and all these other events.? I mean, like I said, it?s not just one story; it?s just a real interesting place all together.

even geography of Philadelphia too. Really, I can get any question. It runs the gamut: from the basic ?where is this teacher?? ?Where?s my

chromebook?? ?Did you find my glasses?? to ?Did you find my ID?? Any given day, I could get any question, so I?m ready for everything.

Q: On a given day, how many people do you see walking through the doors?

A: I would say on a given day, during my shift, maybe about 300 to 400 people come through that door, one way or another, for various reasons: meetings, interviews, shadow visits. This door definitely gets a lot of activity.

Q: Do you feel that you connect with the Prep as a religious institution?

A: Absolutely, and I have to say that I?ve learned more about this institution, catholic lifestyle, since I?ve been working here.

Q: What kind of questions do you get from visitors?

A: They consist of directions in the building, They consist of students?losing things. Just general questions as far as

Mr. White has already been at the Prep for over a year. (Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

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I s I t Time for Students to Review Teacher s?

By Patr ick Adams '19

Fr. Swope announced that student-teacher evaluation surveys are in the works. The announcement was made at the orientation sessions at the start of the year, but what exactly will this entail? Will there really be an anonymous, open way to evaluate teachers?

Principal Petruzzelli and Dean Greene were able to shed some light on the questions surrounding the topic.

Plenty has already been worked out and planned, it?s appropriate to preface this article with how Principal Petruzzelli opened the interview, ?We?re still very much planning and reviewing, nothing definitive has been chosen yet.?

While much of what was discussed was hypothetical, it will open the doors to a further understanding of what in general we can expect this Spring.

Principal Petruzzelli stated that the student body can expect them, ?At some point in early spring.? So be on the lookout for more definitive updates by the time March rolls around.

There is a large caveat to that however: the Administration has not yet decided if every student or even every teacher will have this opportunity for review this year. Principal Petruzzelli clarified that, ?It might only be a third of teachers at once.?

Perhaps the most important

clarification to be made is the confirmation of one of the most major questions, will these evaluations be anonymous? While not officially announced, that answer will most likely be yes. In fact Mr. Petruzzelli said, ?In every other school that I?ve seen do something like this, it has almost always been anonymous.?

The Prep may look into what other schools are doing, to map out the best possible route for these evaluations, however ISM Educational Consultants will also likely be utilized in this process, according to Petruzzelli. Our Principal also confirmed that the school will be researching other school?s questions for their own evaluations to try to have the most targeted and productive questions and answers.

Along with this, the option of free responses are still very much on the table. The school could see a possible survey/free response hybrid in the future but, ?It all depends on what type of survey is ultimately chosen.?

It seems that the concern of many throughout the school was how easily this opportunity to speak honestly about teachers could be abused. On the subject, Mr. Petruzzelli said, ?There is definitely the possibility of that happening...and I do see everything that is written from our previous surveys and there is some of that.?

Mr. Petruzzelli speaks to faculty and staff during a recent in-service.

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep) In addition to Mr. Petruzzelli, our Dean of Students, Mr. Greene. was contacted regarding the subject.

When concerns were raised regarding the anonymity of the surveys, he gave his assurance that all of the student handbook and code of conduct would be enforced, in those codes of conduct, meaning if the surveys are advertised as anonymous, they will be so.

A large question still looms

over the coming reviews: Will there be disciplinary action should any of the reviews be too scathing? As it sits right now the Administration is trusting the restraint and maturity of the students. While it may be quite shocking to see what people say about teachers without a filter, reckless and immature insulting of teachers will hopefully not occur in practice.

the Administration want this to be as constructive and useful as possible for our students and teachers they really genuinely hope this will enhance the Prep?s educational experience.

It is part of the duty of the students of St. Joe?s Prep to do our best in making it so, by offering true, honest and constructive things to improve on with the reviews coming this spring.

Principal Petruzzelli and all

The Hawkeye Staff Editor s-in-Chief

Head Wr iter s

Ned Burke '19

Matt Phillips '18

Matt Brennan '18

Robert Calabro '19

Marco Sammartino '18

Simon Williams '18

Jacob DeAnnuntis '19

David McCabe '19

Andrew Koh '19

Thomas Dintino '19

Jack Thorell '19

Christian Giuliani '19

M anaging Editor Joe Scott '19

John Leuzzi '19 Staff Wr iter s

Matt Marhefka '19

Matt Bevilacqua '18

Nick Mattera '19

Features Section Editor

Nathan Coulibaly '18

Andrew Shapiro '19

Nick Palermo '18

Michael Enright '18

Kenneth Shegogue '19

Jake Feehery '18

Chris Strohman '19

Spor ts Section Editor

Liam Gibbons '18

Ricky Weipz '19

Dan Avington '18

Riley Herriman '18

Carl Whittington '19

Paul Koenig '18

Thomas Avington '20

Enter tainment Section Editor

Jake Legaard '18

Peter Banfe '20

Ronan Egan '18

Anthony McTighe '18

Marcus Murphy '20

Dan Morrow '18

Santiago Ortiz-Landazabal '20

Opinion-Debate Section Editor

Sebastian Porreca '18

Matthew Bae '21

Liam Grugan '19

Dylan Robak '18

Liam Stephens '21

Brian Scarpato '18 Business M anager

Paul Stowell '18

M oder ator

David Haddad '18

Patrick Adams '19

Mr. Leo Vaccaro '05

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New L eader ship for I nter national Progr ams

By Jack Thorell '19 Over the past 15 years, The Prep?s international studies program has grown and developed immensely. With the departure of former director Ms. Mareile Watson, the position of Director of International Studies has been left in the capable hands of Ms. Beza Wossene.

Wossene?s position entails both working with faculty to facilitate summer exchange opportunities for our students, and working with those students from foreign countries who are at The Prep either to improve their English or to reap the benefits of a US, and more specifically a Saint Joe?s Prep, education.

Easily her favorite part of the job, working with foreign students who have come to The Prep is a field in which Wossene has ample experience, and one she can relate to personally. Though her perfect, non- accented English would never indicate it, Wossene herself was once an international student. ?I came with my parents to the US from Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, when I was eight years old.

That was definitely a struggle because I didn?t know any English, or anything about

American culture, and we had only one extended family member here.? In addition to the regular 3rd grade classes at her elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, Wossene took English as a Second Language, or ESL, classes. Wossene had had no schooling in and little exposure to English before this, explaining, ?I listened to Michael Jackson. We didn?t know what he was talking about but he sounded good.?

And yet, after a year of ESL, the 4th grade came and Wossene was speaking English as well as any of her classmates.

Wossene?s personal struggle of learning the language and culture here in America helps her advise the many students going through that process right now. There are thirteen Chinese students whom she will help receive their diplomas from The Prep, as well as a number of Chilean students studying here for a few months. And personal experience is only one of numerous unique aspects Wossene brings to the job. Having worked at the University of Pennsylvania career center, she knows what colleges look for, particularly in the context of international

students. As she advises these students through The Prep, she offers helpful advice for those who plan to continue a US education track through college.

With many exchanges for Prep students to organizesummer trips to Spain, Germany, and China, among others- and many international students to advise, Wossene?s talents are not being put to waste. And though she may not be aware of it, Wossene manages an ever- expanding department of The Prep.

Former principal Mr. Jason Zazyczny spoke to the exponential growth The Prep?s international programs have had in the last 15 years, saying, ?In the early 2000?s, The Prep reconnected with an international program, which had not existed since some trips in the 80?s and early 90?s. A South Korean student, who was a relative of a current student at the time, wanted to transfer to The Prep. So we went through the process of becoming a government approved school to facilitate international programs.?

Now certified to do so, The Prep began hosting students from all around the world. The program expanded, with Chi-

nese students coming and learning English and reciprocally helping the Mandarin students profusely. Soon there were separate programs for kids from China, Chile, and Germany. These individual trips were then brought together under the management of the newly created Director of International Studies.

learn from them. When Prep students go on exchange trips and when students come here, they learn outside of the classroom. They learn each other?s culture, as well as practice with language, which is very important to experience. The great part of international studies is that it adds to the culture of the school.?

A few years later, as principal, Zazyczny was a strong proponent for the expansion of the program. ?Part of our Jesuit school?s network- which is global- is to bring us to all places. So I really wanted to expand the international program because I think the great result of that program and an important focus for us to have is diversifying The Prep.?

Wossene is filling a position that past and current administrations alike agree is an extremely important branch of The Prep that they?d like to see expand even more, and that adds an important aspect to The Prep community.

Wossene?s passion for and personal connection to this position is sure to bring about new and exciting things. Her love and care for the international students shone through clearly.

When asked how she approached the position uniquely, Wossene responded, ?I think of the holistic development of the student. You?re not just here to learn English and meet some American students. It?s much bigger than that. You?re here to think about your identity, cultural exchange with people in the US, and how you?ll adapt to life in a foreign country.?

On the future of international studies, Zazyczny said, ?Even though it was sad to see Mrs. Watson leave, we now have [Ms. Wossene] who seems to be extremely experienced in this work and will be able to carry the program forward.?

Similarly, current principal Mr. Petruzzelli expressed support and excitement for the program. ?The ideal situation is that the international students learn from us and we

Wr iting L ab Succeeds with New Schedule, M ore Advisor s

By Robbie Calabro '19 Room 101: former home of JUG, Mr. Kearney?s classroom, and now the location of the Writing Lab during Community Hour.

The Writing Lab is comprised of student tutors who are especially skilled with their writing. Mr. Kearney ?06, English teacher here at the Prep and writing aficionado, is the club moderator and founder.

Two years ago, writing an essay at the Prep led to late nights, with a due date looming the next day, a lack of one-onone help from teachers, and hastily put together paragraphs.

Mr Kearney realized the need for a way to help improve the writing of students both short and long term. ?I started the Writing Lab two years ago because I found that, in my own teaching, the most effective learning experience for young writers appeared to be one- on- one conversations. I figured that if I wanted more students here to grow as writers, we needed a place where those conversations could take place,? he answered when asked why the Writing Lab was established.

So, what is the Writing Lab? Simply put, the end goal of the Writing Lab is to improve your writing. Jack Cassidy ?18, a tutor both last year and this year describes it as ?an area to critique, enhance, and develop

your writing in a student to student environment.? The most important thing to remember is that the lab is a student to student experience; it?s not sitting down with a teacher who is picking out specific flaws in your paper.

The tutors are not there to find all the minute mistakes in the writing, but rather to help with your overall writing ability. Bring your paper in, and sentence structure, word choice, coherency, paragraph structure, and anything else needed will be rectified and repaired.

Mr. Kearney also stressed the importance of student tutors: ?I'm just the moderator: if you come to the Writing Lab, you'll meet with an upperclassman who will help you with any kind of writing -- an essay for class, a story you're working on, a college essay, whatever.?

There are three or more students in the Lab every day during community time; finding time to work one- on- one won?t be a problem. Also, there are some tutors available after school as well.

A new feature added to the Writing Lab this year are writing prompts for students. The writing prompts are there to encourage creative writing among students. Every day has a new theme to write about. For example, the initial week (9/25- 9/30) the themes were memoir, science fiction,

and mystery on Thursday, and respectively.

Monday, Friday,

The best way to get better at anything is to practice, and writing is no different. You can try new techniques and experiment with writing papers that aren?t confined by a grading system.

So does the Writing Lab actually heighten your writing ability long term? I can guarantee it does; I was a visitor my freshman year.

Every freshman by now knows of the dreaded research paper at the end of the year. I mistakenly picked a topic I knew nothing about: the Gulf War. Here?s my original thesis: ?Although there were many justifications as to why the United States entered the Gulf War, the primary impetus for the intervention was to stop the potential global economic repercussions should Hussein gain control of the oil- rich Kuwait.? If anybody wants to try to translate that into coherent English, go ahead; it?s impossible.

Here?s the new thesis, still created by me, but after some one- on- one tutoring: ?The United States became involved in the Gulf War because of mounting tension with the Soviet Union, the refusal of Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait, the importance of oil from Gulf Coast for the global economy, and a general distrust of Iraq.?

That small sample is all the proof you need to know that one appointment will better your writing.

If you decide to sign up for an appointment to improve a piece of writing, it?s best to come prepared so you can get the most out of the 50 minutes of Community Hour. Ideally, an assignment sheet or rubric would help the tutor understand what is best to focus on for that particular assignment.

A printed out sheet of paper with your progress so far makes it easier to mark up.

Bring anything else that could help with the paper; if it?s an essay on an English book, bring the book in. Even if you have yet to start, the tutors will point you in the right direction or help create an outline or do something to get you started.

Study Hall is to Community Hour as Sportscenter is to ESPN; nobody ever really

wants to do/watch it, but sometimes it?s all you have. If you have nothing to do during Study Hall except a seven page essay, go to the Writing Lab instead. One appointment will improve your writing as opposed to mindlessly typing 10 word sentences which you?ll later frantically attempt to fix ten minutes before it?s due.

I?ll leave you with this: the Writing Lab is there to help students of all levels enhance their writing. It?s ?to find students who enjoy writing to connect with students who are looking to improve or fine-tune their writing,? says founder Mr. Kearney. It?s there to boost your grade both long and short term.

Follow the Writing Lab on Twitter @PrepWrites or on Instagram @prepwritinglab for updates and information.

Writing advisors Justin Hwang '18 and Matt Phillips '18 assist John Leuzzi '19 with his paper.

(Photo: Riley Herriman '18)

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Cancer Respite Foundation Could Win $75,000

By David M cCabe '19 In this issue, The Hawkeye is drawing attention to a special opportunity to make a difference by simply downloading an app to vote for a specific charity to receive a generous donation from the Chik- Fil- A Foundation.

The charity is For Pete?s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS), ?a non-profit organization that assists adult cancer patients, their caregivers and loved ones. Inspired by the late Peter R. Bossow, Jr., [they] give these patients a break from cancer in a secure and comfortable environment. Eligible patients, along with their caregivers, receive a one-week expense- paid respite vacation to select locations along the East Coast and in the Caribbean.?

Information about the competition and why it matters to FPS was provided to the Hawkeye through their website and their Family Engagement Officer, Alisa Tammaro. ?For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation is a finalist in Chick- fil- A's True Inspiration Awards and we are in the running to win $75,000! This will be the largest grant we have ever received, but we can?t win without your vote and advocacy.

This funding will impact dozens of adult cancer patients, their caregivers and their children, giving them a chance to take a break from cancer

through an FPS respite vacation and related emotional support. With 160 families expected to travel this year, we desperately need this funding to help us reach our annual goal!?

Last year, the organization had a direct relation to the Prep through former History teacher Mr. Pete Reid. While Mr. Reid was battling cancer last year, FPS sent he and his wife on a respite vacation. Sadly, he passed away last February, but, like many other families and couples, he was helped by FPS to take a break from cancer.

Mr. Deitch was a close friend of Mr. Reid and says ?They gave Mr. Reid and his wife an opportunity to get away for a few days and just focus on each other. Most of the time they had to focus on his illness so Mrs. Reid would be a caretaker and Mr. Reid would have to be taken care of. The vacation was an opportunity for them to be a couple, a husband and wife, people who married each other because of their deep love for each other.

The organization?s founder, Marci Schankweiler, when asked about the contest said, ?An opportunity to win $75,000 is unprecedented in the nonprofit world and we actually have a 50/50 chance of attaining a win!?

As an addition to the contest, FPS is holding their own competition. ?As a thank you to the participating schools, we

Full contest information. (Photo: takeabreakfromcancer.org) have created a For Pete?s Sake Inspiration Award to recognize a teacher in your school who has made a difference in the lives of their students. Teachers will nominated by a current student to receive the award and a committee of FPS staff members evaluate the nominations to choose a winner. A time would then be set up for an FPS representative to come to the school to present the

teacher and the student that nominated them the award along with a $25 gift card to Chick-fil-A.?

Mr. Morrissey has been a longtime supporter of FPS, and says, ?FPS provides families a vacation from from hospitals, tests, treatments, prodding needles and quite possibly the worry that cancer causes. FPS helps patients smile again as they make memories with their

loved ones. I've heard many travelers speak about what their respites meant to them.

Invariably, they say the vacations gave them the much needed mental strength to continue battling cancer. The people at FPS and SJP aren't doctors. We aren't doing research or developing new cancer drugs. But, through this organization, we can impact and improve people's treatments.?

M ission Cor ner : Jesuit I deals and Chemistr y productive class, challenging his students with the material and forcing them to think on their own. However, Mr. Kelly sets himself apart from the rest as he ushers in an added layer of ?Cura Personalis.? A student is unable to go to a class in Mr. Kelly?s room without breaking out into laughter, hearing piercing rock music played at the most inopportune times, or being mocked for one?s absolute lack of knowledge in all things chemistry.

Mr. Kelly has a laugh while proctoring Chemistry Lab. (Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

By Paul K oenig '18 ?The mission of St. Joseph?s Prep as a Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college preparatory school is to develop the minds, hearts, souls, and characters of young men in their pursuit of becoming men for and with others.? In its most basic sense, that is the mission and purpose of The Prep. To me, The Prep Mission is our drive and determination to ?be different.?

Yes, The Prep is an exceptional academic school that continually challenges the minds of young men without

fail. However, the mission of The Prep is lived out when we exceed in ?being different.?

We do not stop at the academics. We do not stop at exceptional athletic teams and our wide variety of clubs and activities. No, that is not enough to satisfy the beast that is The Prep Mission. What makes St. Joe?s Prep ?The Prep? is an indescribable feeling every Prepper, faculty, and staff member has felt at some point in their Prep career.

This feeling is brought about by faculty and students who live, breathe, and bleed

crimson and grey due to their undying heart, care, and attention to others. It is the unsung men and women for and with others that roam the halls of The Prep making it the place that we love and are proud to call home.

In this first edition, I could think of no one better who illustrates this idea of humble servitude to the school and its student body than Mr. Kelly.

He is well known among all students and there is a distinct reason for his fame. There is no doubt that Mr. Kelly runs a

To one outside The Prep community, this classroom experience may sound odd or quite daunting. We here at The Prep hear this and think an entirely opposite idea. St. Joe?s Prep is The Prep because every teacher is a character and teachers constantly exemplify their care for both a student?s academics and whole being. That is Jesuit education at its best. That is how you ?develop the hearts, minds, souls, and characters of young men? without boring the students half to death. I vividly recall going to Mr. Kelly?s office with homework question about once a day, laughing during lab as Mr.

Kelly chuckled at my struggle to effectively use any lab instrument, and engaging myself in the work to a higher degree due to the obvious care in Mr. Kelly?s teaching style and the fun, loose, encouraging classroom environment.

Small and subtle differences make The Prep what it has been, what it is, and what it will always be. Every laugh, friendship, high five, and relationship is The Prep Mission at work. People like Mr. Kelly bring the mission of the school to the forefront.

They use this idea of caring for the whole person and bringing joy and laughter to a student?s life to effectively enhance and strengthen their academic experience. ?The mission of St. Joseph?s Prep as a Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college preparatory school is to develop the minds, hearts, souls, and characters of young men in their pursuit of becoming men for and with others.? That statement will never change. It is set in stone due to people like Mr. Kelly.

Now, go out and set the world on fire living out this mission with care and fierce perseverance.

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Talking with M r. Sokolowski: The Ser vice Tr ip

By Nick Paler mo '18 Q: Can you describe your first service trip at The Prep and what kind of impact that had on you?

A: My first service trip when I was a student was the trip to Tohatchi. I still remember everything about that trip down to a tee because at The Prep we talk so much about brotherhood, bonding, and camaraderie, but that trip was the first time I really experienced that sense of brotherhood. I never felt more connected to anyone at the Prep than I did with those seven other guys. It made me a more positive and confident person going into my senior year.

Q: What brings you back to Tohatchi every year?

A: The people, the environment, and the uniqueness of the situation.

Tohatchi is so unique and so special that I remember when I went there as a rising senior, I felt like there was this whole other part of the world that I wasn?t experiencing. Over the years, I made so many connections with the people over there: Calvin and Vernon(the mechanics that works at the Mission), Sisters Pat and Marlene, Father Dale. I just feel that I?ve gotten so close to the people there, and that every year now, one or two more people, like Gloria [one of the residents of the chapter] will say ?Oh Mike good to see you. I was waiting to see when you?d bring those Prep boys

back.? It?s such a good feeling to recognize, or at least see other people recognize, the work you?re putting in. Year in and year out you guys don?t disappoint. The people out there love St. Joe?s Prep, and that?s a school that?s two-thousand miles away.

Q:What do you think it is that makes a service trip worthwhile for students?

A: I think a service trip is most worthwhile when a it is mutually beneficial. That?s one of the reasons I like the Tohatchi trip so much. I see the guys that go out there get just as much out of it as the people we serve. There?s nothing I feel more uncomfortable with than this idea of being saviors to a community. When you come out a better person for it, and when you put in a level of work that makes a difference in a place, whether it be rebuilding a church porch or something as simple as serving food at a homeless shelter, that is a good, worthwhile service trip.

Q: Do you think making service trips more available to students should be a priority for The Prep?

A: It should be a priority, 100%. We do need prioritize service trips because of how integral it is to the Jesuit identity. It?s very much the essence of what we?re called to do as Prep students. We need to find a way to make sure that is available to everyone. I think we?re on the right track with

improving our pool of local service sites. Where I think we?ve missed the mark is cutting these other trips in order to stay local. They both offer so much in so many different ways that I think both should be offered. I think we should keep the number of service trips we have that go out of the state and country to somewhere like eight to ten(I think we cut it down to about four or five), and boost the local opportunities. There?s plenty of guys that don?t have the time in the summer or can?t afford the plane ticket, so this way they have more opportunities to serve as well.

I?m truly of the opinion that I don?t care what the cost is; service is integral to The Prep experience.

The Prep experience is more than a price tag, and if you?re going to focus on that price tag at the expense of something integral to our essence, like giving everyone the opportunity to do service, that does a disservice to the students here.

Q: What do you think about the proposed service trip to Houston?

A: I think it?s a great example of a call to action in response to a tragic event. It?s great that we?re not just getting in a routine of ?well we go this this place, this place and this.? A new place popped up on our radar that needed help. I think it shouldn?t even be a question whether we send people there.

People there need help, and as a school that has traditionally done that, we should be there

Mr. Mike Sokolowski '08 chopping wood in Tohatchi, New Mexico.

(Photo: Mr. Sokolowski '08) to help them. Our New Orleans trip that we go on every year started in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. That trip started out of the need to help people recover from this horrible hurricane. Ten years later now we?re still going there and still dealing with the aftermath of that disaster. That trip to Houston, I would say, is necessary.

Q:Do you think there should be more service trips to areas students would most likely be unfamiliar with?

A: There?s a wide world beyond Philadelphia. There?s a wide world of poverty, hunger, and suffering that is very different from those same three things in Philadelphia. One of our main mantras is ?Go Out and Set the World on Fire.? It doesn?t mean ?go out and set your local community on fire.?

You should set your local community on fire, but we have the ability to change the world with our outreach.

Community Per iod Benefits New & Old Clubs is nothing average about the 'Joe's' students playing at community period.? McCloskey also expresses his love for the ?4v4 Round the World Extravaganza,? in which the two teams of four students battle with no restriction in regards to space on the wrestling mat.

Seniors Chip Gallagher, Colin Sergi, and Steve Tambussi during Community Period. (Photo: Riley Herriman '18)

By Ned Bur ke '19 As everyone adjusts to the new schedule, many students have taken advantage of the new Community Hour between second and third period by increasing their participation amongst the many activities The Prep has to offer. Because of this, many clubs have scheduled meetings for this time to increase attendance and participation. In addition to this, many teachers have offered review periods and enrichment classes in their respective subjects to supplement their regular class schedule.

One new activity offered is Dodgeball, moderated by Mr. McCloskey '91. The classic gymnasium game operates on Tuesdays in the Wrestling Gym. McCloskey, an avid dodgeball fan, jokingly operates the event under the name Patches O?Houlihan, the fictional dodgeball guru from the 2004 comedy movie, "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story."

The club itself has become a ?true underdog story? in McCloskey?s opinion. McCloskey says, ?From what I have seen so far, the seniors are pretty much overrated and Joe Richardson is on track to be the next Peter Lafleur. There

The Student Broadcasting Club (WSJP) is another club that utilizes the Community Hour as meeting time. During the extra time, the club members plan and prepare for the games they will be broadcasting the following weekend, which allows them to maximize the preparation time they have.

John Leuzzi ?19, Co- Vice President of WSJP, says, ?The community period has been very beneficial for our club.

Not only have we gained a lot of members but we also are able to meet more and get preparation for a broadcast done faster.? Preparation is a critical part in running a broadcast smoothly, and the extra time allowed for the club to prepare has led to more quality broadcasts and has al-

lowed the club to expand its venue of broadcasts.

Another new club is the Fantasy Sports Discussion Group, run by Mr. McCloskey. Again, McCloskey lists one of the moderators on The Prep App as Matthew Berry, an ESPN fantasy football analyst. In this club, the members discuss fantasy football tactics, ideas, and start/sit situations to boost their fantasy football expertise and strengthen their teams.

The Stock Market Club is another group which meets during the Community Hour.

This club, which was created last year, allows students learn and study about the stock market today. The highlight of the club is the stock market game.

It is a simulation game in which each team gets a certain amount of fake money to invest in imaginary stocks, whose success is based on how the same stocks do in the actual market. Each team of four students does research and decides which stocks would be wise to invest in to make the most money possible.

Participation in the stock

market club has increased as a result of the Community Hour.

Sean Convery ?19, the founder of the club, states, ?We have seen our attendance increase dramatically since last year as there are upwards of sixty kids participating. I truly think the community period has helped more students become involved with extracurricular activities.? The last day to sign up for the club for the opportunity to participate in the simulation was September 27, but another chance to play will be offered in the second semester.

One of the reasons that the Community Hour was installed in the first place was so more students could become involved in the multitude of clubs and activities at The Prep without interference from after-school sports or jobs. The wide range of extracurriculars is one of the things The Prep prides itself on, and augmenting student participation in these activities is one way to allow students to get more involved with the greater Prep community.

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M eet the Captains: Br andon Sander s '18

By John L euzzi '19 Brandon Sanders, a native of Downingtown, PA, is entering his fourth season in the football program with a new role on the team. Not only is he the first option at receiver, but he also one of the eight captains.

When I asked Brandon about the privilege of being a captain, he said, ?To be a captain is a great honor, especially knowing that my teammates consider me as one of the top leaders on the team. If nothing else, I want to make an impact on other people, and it lets me know that I am doing something right when I show up every day in that leadership role. I embrace it greatly.?

Brandon?s season goal is to improve week by week, saying, ?If every week we improve and get better, we will be in a great position to do the things that we said we would do as a team, to win a Catholic League, and state, championship.? Brandon knows that this won?t be easy to accomplish, but, if the entire team works together and sets their minds on this same goal, it will be accomplished.

The main thing the senior captain is looking forward to this season is spending his last season with his brothers. He said, ?[My] Prep experience has gone by faster than I thought, and one of the most

fulfilling things I got out of it was making friends that I know I will have forever, so I am just looking forward to playing with them as many more times as I can.? The players of the Prep football team go through the good and the bad together as a family, and Sanders explains the bond well when he says he?s made friends that he?ll have forever.

Earlier this summer Brandon announced that he will be committing to Bucknell University to continue his athletic and academic career. When asked why he chose the Bison, he replied, ?I just think the opportunity to play Division 1 football at such a great academic institution is something you can't beat. When I sat down with my family and looked at all of the options, the combination of athletics and academics we believed would set me up well for my future most importantly.? Bucknell is getting a special guy in Sanders as he not only a hard worker on the field, but he is also a great leader in the locker room.

Due to the injury to four-year starter Darryle Simmons, Brandon has been moved up to #1 in the depth chart. He says he was prepared for something like this after working with his coaches and teammates these past few years to have a role

that would help the team in any way. He did mention that Simmons has been active in helping him get ready for the season and making him become a better player. He mentioned, ?Darryle is such a great player, he has taught me and given me so much insight about playing the position that I think helped put me in the right frame of mind to have an impact this season.? One of the things Sanders has seen from moving up to a higher position is, ?The impact that I have on the younger guys, they look to me for everything now, and I enjoy helping them get better any way I can.?

So far this season, Sanders has been a key part of the Hawks offense and special teams. On offense he has 12 receptions for 117 yards in four games so far. His biggest game this season came in the PCL Opener vs Archbishop Wood where he had 4 receptions for 69 yards and 1 TD. That touchdown came on a Hail Mary throw from QB Marquez McCray ?18, and Sanders was able to make an unbelievable diving catch in the endzone to score his first varsity touchdown of his career.

You can catch all of Brandon?s highlights from the past four games and the remainder of this season on WSJP by going to blogtalkradio.com/wsjp!

Wide Receiver Brandon Sanders '18, committed to Bucknell, is one of the football captains this season.

(Photo: prepfootball.org)

M eet the Captains: Phil O'Connor '18

By John L euzzi '19 Roxborough native Phil O?Connor ?18 is entering his fourth and final year in the Prep?s Football program. The 6?0? middle linebacker is entering this season with a new role on the defense and on the team. This year he is not only one of the team?s captains, and, as the role of middle linebacker entails, he is basically the quarterback of the defense, calling out signals to his teammates.

Middle Linebacker Phil O'Connor '18, committed to Richmond, is one of the football captains this season.

(Photo: prepfootball.org)

While I was thinking about asking Coach Infante for the number, I had to really sit down and think about the responsibility and the standard of the number 10. I am happy that I decided to ask for it. It gives me another reason to work hard?.

The senior captain has set a couple goals for both himself and the team. His team goal is to get better every week and to play with each other for as long as they can possibly can.

Another team goal of his is to When I asked Phil what it keep coming together as a means to be a captain he reteam to help each other out and sponded, ?Being a captain on help everyone become a better our football team is an honor. person and player. The thing It's a huge responsibility that I that O?Connor is looking fortake very seriously. It pushes ward to the most this season is, me to be a better leader every ?Giving everything I have day in practice and help the every game and making the young guys get better every most out of my final season at day.?

The Prep with my brothers.?

In addition, O?Connor was Also during this summer he selected to wear the prestigious was one of four senior players #10 jersey this season, a tradion the team to commit to coltion started a few years ago. lege to continue his athletic Every player to wear that jerand academic career. O?Consey has earned 1st Team Allnor announced via Twitter that Catholic, so Phil has a huge he has chosen to play next sealegacy to live up to. When son at the University of Richasked about the significance, mond.

I asked him why he he said, ?Wearing the number choose Richmond over the 10 is truly an honor. A ton of others and he said, ?I chose great players have worn it in the past and that motivates me Richmond because it is a to try to be one of the best. tremendous school with com-

petitive football. I loved the coaches and the campus when I visited. I felt very comfortable on campus.?

O?Connor has been a huge part of the team?s early season wins, especially vs. Jesuit (Tampa, FL) and St. Peter?s Prep (Jersey City, NJ), as the defense was able to hold the lead late in both games. In the game vs. Jesuit, O?Connor was able to read the eyes of Jesuit?s QB Enzo Tedesco and was able to get a late game pick 6 to secure the win for the Hawks.

Also in that game O?Connor was able to strip the ball twice and recover the ball for two Hawks fumble recoveries.

In the game vs. St. Peter?s, O?Connor and the entire Hawks defense were just unstoppable. The Hawks defense only allowed 39 yards of run for the visiting Marauders.

O?Connor finished the game with 7 tackles and a sack.

The game against Archbishop Wood was also a big one for O'Connor and the linebacking core, as they held the Vikings to just 7 points.

You can catch all of Phil?s highlights from the past four games and the remainder of this season on WSJP by going to blogtalkradio.com/wsjp!

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M eet the Captains: Andrew Gallagher '18

By Ricky Weipz ?19 Andrew Gallagher ?18 has been a part of the Prep Golf varsity team ever since he stepped through the doors of 18th and Girard. He was a freshman on the team in their 2014 state championship run, and also played a key role in bringing the varsity squad back to states in 2015, and regionals in 2016.

For his final season with the team, Gallagher will take up the leadership role as a varsity captain for the second year in a row. When asked about taking on this role, he said, ?I realize that others look up to me for my behavior and tips and I must always be on my A-game to set a good example for the team. I love the little added pressure on me to be the best everyday.?

While at the Prep, Gallagher has established high expectations for the team year after year. As for this year, he said, ?Our goals this year as a

team are no different from my previous three years on the team: states or bust. [After] winning the state championship my freshman year, my expectations are always high. This year we have the talent to make another run and I am looking forward to the playoffs to make a deep playoff push.?

In order for this goal to be accomplished, the senior captain emphasized that, ?We need to be mentally stronger than any of the teams we go up against in the future. Golf is a mental game and throughout the years the Prep has always been known for being mentally stronger than our opponent.?

Gallagher knows that his days of playing Prep Golf are limited, so he reflected on what the past four years have meant to him, ?The golf program has been my life every fall for the last four years. I don't go five minutes without thinking about the next match or beating myself up for dropping a few

shots on the previous nine. I have to thank Coach Patragnoni for giving me a chance to be great and pushing me along the way. I dread the day when my senior season ends because I love this team to death.?

But Andrew does not want to stop playing the game he loves. After the season is over, he does, however, want to take a little break from golf. He has been out on the course nearly everyday during the past six months and he needs to take a breather for a while.

After he graduates from St. Joe?s Prep, he intends to play Club Golf at Villanova University with the possibility of walking onto the team. The one thing he told me he would definitely do after the season: ?Continue playing in golf tournaments for the rest of my life because I love this beautiful game.?

Andrew Gallagher '18 is the captain of the varsity Golf team this year.

(Photo: Andrew Gallagher '18)

M eet the Captains: James Brooks '18, Dylan Robak '18, and Calvin Willie '18

By Andrew Shapiro ?19 Earlier this week, I sat down with three cross-country captains: James Brooks '18, Dylan Robak '18, and Calvin Willie '18.

Q: What do you think will be the biggest challenge for the Cross Countr y team this year ?

Brooks: The biggest challenge is definitely staying together as a pack. Our 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th runners all need to work on staying together and closing the gap between our 3rd and 4th runners.

Robak: I think the biggest challenge is to put runners in between O?Hara and Lasalle?s top-7 to breakup their packs.

Willie: I feel that the biggest challenge this season is to replace Patrick Lorei ?19. He was projected to be the top runner on the team and replacing him is going to be tough. We have had some guys step up to fill in for his absence including Dylan Robak ?18, Anthony Villari ?19, Denis Gallagher ?20 and Kieran Donaher ?21. These guys have done a great job in the absence of Pat and we hope they can continue to contribute like they have all season.

Q: How do you think the team will match up against r ivals L a Salle and O?Har a?

Brooks: La Salle is pretty much a shoo-in for PCL champs this year, as pessimistic as that sounds. Our real matchup is against O?Hara. They have talented runners, but are not on La Salle?s level. It will definitely be a challenge, especially because of how they did against us at the PIAA Foundation Invitational last Saturday, but I believe that our guys will be able to stick together and have a great race come District 12 Championships.

Robak: I think that O?Hara will put a great team out against us but it won?t be anything we aren?t capable of beating. We have about 3 weeks to pull together and put in work now to make a statement against them. La Salle is different, they have a ton of talent and it is a little out of our reach to defeat a top team in the state.

Willie: Honestly, La Salle has a lot of runners that are better than us so we?re not too worried about them as I believe they are just too good for us. We feel that we match up well against O?Hara though as they have good runners as well but we can compete with them. It is going to be a challenge to beat O?Hara but I think we can get the job done if we strategize well and have our 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th man stay in front of either their 4th or 5th man.

Q: What are you most looking for war d to this season?

Brooks: Without a doubt District 12 Championships.

This is the meet that we must defeat O?Hara in to qualify for the State Championship meet.

Robak: I, personally, am looking forward to District 12 Champs as we have a opportunity to run together and take down O?Hara.

Willie: I?m definitely looking forward to PCL Champs, District 12 Champs, and States.

These three meets are the most important meets of the season, as these meets can put us into the State Meet. All the work that we?ve put into this season comes down to these three meets and if we continue to work hard, we?ll be right where we want to be when States come around.

Q: What impact do you think the loss of captain Patr ick L orei ?19 will have on the team?

Brooks: Pat being gone has had a large impact on us.

Looking back at the first few workouts of the season, he set a rigorous pace at each practice, and it is unfortunate that he never got to do that in a race. With him out for the season, our lead pack is smaller than we anticipated. It

also means a JV runner needs to step up to fill the space.

Robak: It makes a big difference in racing when there is a different chemistry for the 5th, 6th, and 7th man to really move up and fill in their spots to score effectively.

Willie: It will make a huge impact on the team. As I said earlier, Pat was projected to be one of the top runners on the team along with me, James Brooks ?18 and Ricky Raup ?20. We have fared well without him as Brooks has stepped up big time this season as well as Ricky. If we continue this, we should be in good shape for the rest of the season.

Q: How do you think the team has per for med so far this season?

Brooks: We have done pretty well, and we have an 18-0 record in the PCL to prove it. I know we all have been disappointed at times, but I think each time we fall short of our goals is just a wake up call to remind us about the work we need to put in to succeed by the end of the season.

Robak: I think the team as a whole has had some up?s and down?s. We?ve gone into races thinking we were the favorites to win but we would all run well and other teams put a lot of other guys in front of our top 7.

Willie: The team has performed pretty well this season. We have had our ups and downs as sometimes we let things like the heat or big hills get into our heads which messes us up mentally. If we can go into race more mentally focused, we can be much better and a more confident team coming into races.

Q: What are your expectations for the rest of the season?

Brooks: Everyone has been doing well so far, but we all need to improve to have a shot at O?Hara. I believe the rest of our season will be just as successful as it has been so far.

Hopefully, we will have seven guys going up to Hershey on November 4th for the State Championship meet.

Robak: I expect us to compete and focus on O?Hara as our main competition as they are in a year where we are equally matched with them so it will be fun to see how District 12 Champs shapes out to be.

Willie: I expect us to keep performing the way we?ve been performing all year. We are still undefeated in the Catholic League with a record of 18-0 so hopefully we can keep the undefeated trend going for the rest of the season.

10 | Sports

Avington: Anthem Protests Justified

By Dan Avington ?18 One of the hottest issues in the national headline this past week was what?s basically becoming known as the ?National Anthem protests.?

Across the National Football League (NFL), players have started following the example of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and have either knelt, raised fists, or locked arms during the National Anthem as a sign of protest in order to generate conversations about police brutality against African-Americans. Now, this is a very hot button issue in the United States, and affects the world of sports directly, so I figured I?d give my opinion about it. I believe the National Anthem protests are completely justified, but I do believe there?s an entire layer that most people at the Prep haven?t even thought about.

First off, I want to explain why I stand with all of the players protesting during the anthem. From the very first protest by Kaepernick, I have

stood by his decision and all of the other players who followed suit. In fact, just a few weeks ago I bought a Malcolm Jenkins jersey, who is an Eagles player who holds up his fist as a protest during the anthem. My reasoning for buying that jersey was that I love his protest so much that I wanted to show my solidarity with him. While many perceived it to be an attack against America and particularly the troops who represent our nation, I saw the protest for what Kaepernick intended: a means to create buzz about police brutality against African-Americans.

And his protest most certainly did work, even if it had massive consequences for him.

This season, Kaepernick, who formerly led his team to a Super Bowl appearance, was waived and has not yet been picked up by any teams. Just think about this: a talented quarterback is not on an NFL team?s roster primarily because of his protests, and I?m sure that if you asked him, he would do the same thing 10 times out of 10. If that doesn?t show people that he believes in his cause, then I don?t know what will.

The issue that most people had with the protest was that it was disrespecting the troops who have done so much to ensure our freedom of speech.

Yet, first of all, Kaepernick and all of the other players who have protested have just been

exercising their right to freedom of speech, which is one of the things the troops are protecting. Second, Kaep has sat down with multiple veterans and explained to them his reasoning for kneeling, and those veterans have come out enlightened and on his side.

Colin Kaepernick has in no way been disrespecting the troops. He has merely been trying to bring light to the culture of racism that still exists in the United States, and his protests have worked.

Another point of note that most people ignore is that in the flag code, there are so many rules that Americans violate constantly. First of all, the flag is not to be carried horizontally, but we see this occasion before every NFL game. Second, no clothing with flag imagery is supposed to be worn under any circumstance, yet on the 4th of July, no person can go a single minute without seeing another person in American flag apparel. And finally, the flag code stipulates that the flag not be left out in any sort of inclement weather, or left out overnight if not directly under light the entire time. People ignore these rules all the time, but when a young black male kneels or holds up his fist to protest police brutality, the entire nation goes into an uproar.

And now, to tie this whole issue into St. Joe?s Prep sports.

This issue could not be a better example of one of the things that Ignatian spirituality teaches you: standing up, or kneeling down in this case, for your beliefs even in the face of adversity. Despite the fact that he lost his job and put himself under the microscope of the entire nation, he still continued to kneel and proclaim his beliefs to the entire world. The Jesuits always teach that we should stand up for what is morally right no matter what others say, and this is a phenomenal example of someone doing that.

to my parents who made the sacrifice. To me, the national anthem represents freedom, and how fortunate I am personally for a country that?s given me the opportunity that I have. I can also look at it in the opposite way, because the largest minority in this country is the Hispanic community, and we can easily make the argument how we?ve been oppressed. To me, that?s not what the national anthem is about. To me, it represents freedom and respect to those that have given their lives for us.?

Another issue involving St. Joe?s Prep is the issue of high school players recently joining in the protests. A few days ago, multiple players on a Texas high school team were kicked off the squad due to protests, and that is what led me to have this as the topic of my column.

Last September, head football coach Gabe Infante was featured in an article on phillyvoice.com regarding high school anthem protests. His background makes his an interesting perspective on this issue, as his parents barely escaped from Cuba under Fidel Castro, and they worked 80 hours in a single week so that he could attend college and obtain a law degree. He said, ?To me, the national anthem has two significant meanings: It?s why my family fought so hard to get here so I could have the opportunity to do the things that I have done. It?s a homage

He then goes on to say that he respects people who are making a statement, saying, ?What I don?t understand is how you separate the respect for the national anthem and those who have paid the price to have that freedom to take a knee? at the same time make a statement about what you disagree with. Is this the right venue to make that statement?

How do you show those people respect that give you the right to do that? I don?t have the answer.? So it will certainly be interesting to see what happens if a member of the Prep Football team takes a knee during the national anthem.

Whatever the punishment is, I stand by the decision of the NFL and high school players who kneel, because they?re merely standing up for what they believe in, and there isn?t anything more Jesuit than that.

Colin White '15, I nter national Fr isbee Super star

By M att M ar hefka ?19 The variety of St. Joe?s Prep?s activities fosters the idea of ?open to growth? through opportunity. To the avail of Colin White ?15, he found his niche through one of Prep?s many offerings: frisbee.

What started as merely an afterschool activity grew into a passion, and now Colin has played on the national fields and will soon be competing on an international level.

White entered SJP having never played frisbee. Once the winter ended and the weather started to warm up during Colin?s sophomore year, he decided to give the club sport of Ultimate Frisbee a try. From that moment on, a disc seemed to always be in Colin?s hand.

When asked about some strengths he developed during his time with the club, he replied, ?Well, being a co-captain on the team, along with Liam Duncan, I certainly gained some leadership experience.? He reflected on the fondness of being able to lead and have fun with the guys at the same time, especially during his senior year. Colin continued to describe memorable moments

he had with his teammates. He recalled with a chuckle how some days, ?practices [would] be so windy that we would just play soccer instead.?

After graduating, he went to UNCW, University of North Carolina in Wilmington, Virginia. In college, he continued to excel in the sport with a new group of guys. This past year, his team made it all the way to Nationals. He described the journey as unbelievable and humbly comments that the team ?had an okay regular season overall with nothing to brag about besides qualifying for nationals. We lost games that we shouldn't have, never played to our full potential, and almost didn't qualify for Nationals.? When it was time for the tournament, the team made a remarkable uphill battle over a set of obstacles.

Colin describes the situation, saying, ?A jersey infraction, off campus practices, and the spread of the flu to about half my teammates almost kept us back. Through the chaos of it all though, the team peaked at just the right time.?

In the national tournament, the team soared with a couple

dubs. White credits coach Brian Casey for leading them to a crucial win against their rival, Pittsburgh. Next, their team obliterated Washington in the quarterfinals to face a tough matchup against state rival UNC Chapel Hill. In that semi-final game, they broke a record by making the biggest comeback in nationals history to win, all while being televised on ESPN 3. The epic journey concluded just short of the ultimate goal as they lost to Carleton College in the finals.

Colin says it?s incredible how ?even to this day, four months later, it is a bittersweet feeling.

Having great success, at the right time, when nobody else thought you could? ?

Despite the defeat, Colin has not stopped. Recently, he secured a spot on Ireland?s National Frisbee team. In January, he will be competing in the U24 World Ultimate Championships taking place in Perth, Australia. When asked about how he received a spot on the team, he said, ? I actually reached out to them.

My grandfather was born in Ireland, so I was able to obtain my Irish citizenship to qualify.? He notes the honor he

Colin White '15, now playing frisbee at UNC Wilmington, was chosen to play for the I rish national team. (Photo: ultiphotos.com) brings to his family, and is especially glad to make his grandfather and father proud.

When asked to look at the whole picture, and wrap up any final comments, he concluded, ?With the sport of ultimate being so new, there is a fantastic opportunity for kids

to become the greatest players in a short time. If you would like to become a national championship level player, start throwing a disc now. By the time you get to college, you'll be amazed how good you will be with a great work ethic.?

Prockey Aims For Flyer s Cup

By Chr istian Giuliani ?19 When talking athletics about the Prep, football is the main sport that comes to mind, but there many others that have grown in popularity, one being the ice hockey team. The Prep?s three ice hockey teams are all included in the Inter County Scholastic Hockey League, or the ICSHL. Spectators at any of the games are bound to see a fast pace, screaming parents and coaches, and sometimes bitter rivalry between players. All within seriousness and for the love of the game, the Prep?s hockey teams provide great entertainment.

The first of the three teams this year is the Varsity AAA in the Prep division of the ICSHL. The other squads in this division are Salesianum (DE), Malvern Prep, and La Salle College High School.

Holy Ghost Prep is another very talented team because of their previous success in winning the Flyers Cup and becoming State Champions in recent year, but that doesn?t mean the Hawks can?t take them down. This year?s captains for Varsity AAA are seniors Tyler Black, Ronan Egan, Conor Ryan, and Nicholas Urbani. When asked about how strong the team?s

chances of advancing far this year, Egan said, ?Compared to previous years I?ve been on varsity, I've never felt as good as I do now about the team?s chances of winning the Flyers Cup.? This confidence goes a long way to show supporters of the Prep hockey community of how strong the varsity team expects to perform this year.

The head coach of the Varsity AAA is Dave Giacomin. His outstanding coaching skills lead the Varsity AAA team into a new season once again. Coach Giacomin?s view on the squad is that they are looking bright for both returning and freshmen players. ?Looking at summer camp and tryouts, I am interested to watch the freshmen players get better throughout the season,? he said. He believes that the Varsity AAA team is a strong contender for the Flyers Cup this year. The other two teams that the Prep boasts are the Varsity 2 team, in the Pioneer Division of the ICSHL, and the JV team in the ICSHL?s JV Division. Players ranging from freshmen to seniors make up the Varsity 2 and JV teams, and these teams are also expected to be rather strong this season.

The

Prep

community is filled with passionate parents and coaches that make playing the game and watching it as fun and exciting as ever.

The community itself is very selfless by offering service opportunities.

For many, playing hockey for the Prep is a formative experience and makes the time more than worthwhile. Senior captain Conor Ryan said, ?Everyone who is involved in the program has made a positive experience for me and the rest of my teammates, and we always have fun no matter what.? This demonstrates that there is more to this program than just playing hockey, considering the strong bonds that players form with each other and coaches. The Prep Hockey community appreciates any support that is given from fellow students, especially going to watch the games. This year will be most exciting to follow because of the many talented players who will represent the Prep. To keep up with any update or game times throughout the season, follow the twitter account @sjprephockey. If you can?t make it to the games, make sure to tune in to blogtalkradio.com/wsjp for the call of a few of the matchups. .

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Prep Hockey 2017-18 Captains (L-R): Ronan Egan '18, Tyler Black '18, Conor Ryan '18, and Nicholas Urbani '18. (Photo: Tyler Black '18)

DeL aney's Depar ture

The Prep lacrosse team, now without an official head coach, is currently being led by a group of seniors, including Dan Maguire '18, left.

(Photo: Rachel Wisniewski)

By Peter Banfe ?20 Over the summer, St. Joe?s Prep lacrosse coach Sean DeLaney resigned from his position. Since then, the Prep has been looking for a new Coach to set the lacrosse program on the right track again. During his two years, Coach DeLaney helped the team reach two Catholic League Championships, and to the PIAA playoffs in the 2017 season. The squad also took a trip across the country to San Francisco this past year, losing their matchup, however. The chemistry between DeLaney and the team wasn?t as great as it should have been this past season, which leads to the thought that they may have been more successful if the issue was worked on throughout his time with the team. Regardless of all these events and accomplishments, DeLaney has stepped down and leaves the position open.

Now, the Prep is in search for a new head coach for the program. At this point, fall workouts are being run by seniors along with coach Evan Bohner. Bohner has been on the Prep coaching staff for a

couple of years now as the program?s defensive leader. He has seen many head coaches come and go during his time here, but he has remained on the staff through good times and bad.

In addition to the fall workouts, the team is taking part in a fall league, which is being run by Coach Bohner and Coach Young, who has been the head coach of the junior varsity team in the years past. The fall league is something that the team has participated in years past and is meant to help the players prepare for the upcoming season and get a feel for their teammates.

Athletic Director Dennis Hart ?95 has sent out updates to the team about the search for the new coach. He said that his goal is to find a coach that is the most qualified and best fit for the program that will help the team succeed.

So the question still stands, who will be the next coach for the St. Joe?s Prep lacrosse team?

12 | Sports

Student-Athlete of the Week: K olbe Bur rell '20

By Simon Williams '18

offense relies on.

St. Joe?s Prep football fans couldn?t help but wonder who was going to replace D?Andre Swift ?17 as the feature back in the run game. I don?t blame them: close to 4,000 rushing yards, over 40 rushing yards, three-time Philadelphia Catholic League 1st Team selection, and a trio of state titles are incredibly hard to live up to.

Thus far, Burrell has shined in the Prep?s first four wins, averaging 67.75 yards per carry on only 10 carries per game. That stat line is nearly unbelievable, but anchored by a 114 yard breakout performance in Week 2 versus St. Peter?s Prep (NJ), the game where he scored his first career varsity touchdown, too.

That isn?t the mindset of Kolbe Burrell ?20. To say he has big shoes to fill is an understatement, but it also can be seen as a bit of a knock on the sophomore, because this kid has a standout career of his own waiting for him. After spending last season as the feature back for the junior varsity squad, Burrell ascends to the varsity roster in his second year at 17th and Girard.

He, alongside classmate and position partner Marques Mason ?20, has been the offensive spectacle the Hawks

It is not just the lateral speed under a 5?8? frame that makes #24 so spectacular to watch, it is the durability and precision that comes with the speedy, compact back. Often requiring two or sometimes three defenders to completely bring him down, Burrell is impressively fast and strong.

The 0 in the fumbles column certainly sheds light to that as well.

Ahead for the Hawks out of the bye week is a battle against the Boys from North Broad as Roman Catholic visits Widener

University on Saturday, October 7th for the 124th meeting all time between the two PCL rivals. The next few weeks for the Prep football team are bound to be exciting, as they face all three of the Catholic League rivals who they?ll potentially face in the playoffs, this week against the Roman Catholic Cahillites, the following week being against the Crusaders of Father Judge High School, and Game 7 of the regular season is the big rivalry matchup: La Salle College High School.

The Hawks and Explorers will square off on Friday, October 20th at 7 pm at Quick Stadium on the campus of Widener University. The two state powers will duke it out to see which one of them will secure one of the top spots in the Catholic League. In order for either team to be the number one seed headed into the playoffs, they?re going to need to take down all three of

Running back Kolbe Burrell '20 dives out of the end zone to avoid a safety against St. Peter's Prep.

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep) their opponents in the regular season, and then repeat that glory just a few weeks later when the Catholic League playoffs come around. And behind the powerful running of the Student-Athlete of the Week, Kolbe Burrell ?20, the Hawks look to be a solid contender for that number one slot.

Kickoff from Chester for the Prep vs. Roman matchup can be heard live at 7:00 pm at www.blogtalkradio.com/WSJP. Follow @SJPBroadcasting for the latest regarding the broadcast and @SJPrep_Sports for live scores and stats from every Prep game.

Squash Team On the Rise Sixer s to Succeed

By M atthew Bae ?21 Out of the many sports here at the Prep, squash is one of the few that is not very well known. It is a game of speed, agility, endurance, power and strategy. For those not familiar with squash, it is a game similar to tennis played by two players, though you can also play doubles with four. Squash is played in an indoor court with a small rubber ball. The goal of the game is to make the ball bounce twice on the floor before the opponent is able to hit it. You have a split second to parry your opponent's shot, and a variety of shot combinations to outmatch your opponent. At a high level, squash can get very intense with balls traveling over 100mph.

At the Prep, we have an exceptional program run by Head Coach Robert Whitehouse, a very accomplished and successful

squash player. He is the head pro at the Racquet Club, one of the oldest and most revered institutions in Philadelphia, with whom the Prep is fortunate to be affiliated. The season begins in mid-November and runs through the end of January.

The Prep has two teams divided either by skill level or age, Varsity and JV. The team plays 9 regular season matches in the M.A.S.A. squash league, and ends the season with a team entry in the High School Nationals at Yale University.

Practice begins after school and runs for 1 hour Monday through Friday. One of the members of the Prep team, Pat Morrison ?18, commented on the sport, saying, ?Squash is a sport that I had never heard of before I tried out freshman year, and now I am not awful at it. It has given me a fun sport to play in the winter, and the team of guys that play are

a lot of fun to be around.?

Michael Gleason ?19 echoed similar statements, saying, ?It was the one of the first activities I joined when I got to the Prep and I have loved it ever since.?

Not only is it a physically enduring sport, playing squash at the Prep is a great way to develop strong and long lasting friendships. Because the the team is relatively small, everyone gets to know each other through shared experiences and team bonding.

The squash team has continued to grow over the past years, and this year, they are focusing on growing the team and bringing in lots of newer younger players to keep the program strong in the future. Squash is one of those sports that challenges players both physically and mentally.

Tryouts will be around mid-November and all are welcome.

By Zachar y Car r ?19 The 76ers enter the 2017-18 season expecting to make the playoffs. Yes, you read that correctly, the team that won ten games just two seasons ago is expecting playoffs.

The reasons for the projected improvement are obvious. The 76ers are adding two first overall picks in Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons, a skilled veteran shooter in J.J. Redick, and a veteran defensive presence in Amir Johnson.

Many people also forget that reserve guard Jerryd Bayless is now healthy, after only appearing in three games last season. Many people believe that these additions have the 76ers going from the league embarrassment to a low-level playoff seed in the East.

The 76ers, by no means are expected to win a title. The Western Conference is overflowing with talent as always, and key offseason additions for both the Cavaliers and Celtics have the Eastern Conference expected to be a two horse race once again.

This season will be a showcase for a young team that hopes to overthrow the Celtics and Cavs as the top teams in the East. A playoff appearance this year would surely be a turning point in the 76ers quest for a championship in the near future.

The improvement of the 76ers would galvanize the students at The Prep. Even as a historically bad team in the past years, the 76ers were

Members of the Prep Squash team last season: (L-R) Von Hobe '17, Jack Cassidy '18, Will Keane '19, Christopher Magiera '17, Michael Haley '17, Coach Robert Whitehouse, Tom Prim '17, Marcus Dreux '18, and Michael Gleason '19.

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

always sure to entertain with their young talent, fast paced offense, and flashes of potential. If the 76ers meet their expectations, it would most certainly start conversations amongst Prep students. The success could lift the morale of students, and be a bright spot in the usually cold and dark Philadelphia winters.

The conversation and draw of a 76ers game would be a perfect example of capitalizing on the urban location of The Prep. The Prep, as we all know, places an emphasis on its urban environment.

Students have easy access to attending 76ers game, as there is a subway stop just three blocks away, at Broad and Girard. Whether it's a getaway from school stress on a school night, or a night out to kickoff the weekend on a Friday, attending a game is always enjoyable.

The success of the 76ers could also be useful as an admissions pitch at The Prep.

As mentioned above, the urban location is one of the paramount reasons for attending The Prep. Some students do not take advantage of this, but the admissions office could always tell hopeful students about possible endeavors away from 17th and Girard. In seasons past, the 76ers were an afterthought in Philadelphia, but now they are ready to be the most successful team in Philadelphia, and a race to see who will bring home the next championship.

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Entertainment | 13

Retur ning to Hollywood: Bojack Horseman Season 3

By Jake Feeher y '18 When a friend let me know that the 4th season of the Netflix original Bojack Horseman had come out, I was hesitant to catch back up. The show takes place in a universe full of anthropomorphic animals living alongside humans in the entertainment industry, but despite its absurd setting, it takes a real look at issues of marital fidelity, depression, and even death of a loved one. I wasn't sure I wanted to watch another season, so heavy and dark, but Bojack doesn't use these situations to set up cheap jokes, but to drive home a message, whether it be hopeful or pessimistic.

This season sees the has been 90's star Bojack Horseman, portrayed by Will Arnett, tackling the Oscar circuit.

Not only self destructive, he manages to destroy relationships, shows, and his own LA estate along the way. Bojack confronts the distance in his relationships

with Todd, his best friend, and Diane, his ghost-writer turned confidante. But the movie star isn't the only one with problems; Todd must discover what his role in the world is when he isn't crashing on Bojack?s couch, and Diane must reconcile that she is the chief cause of stress in her marriage. Horseman?s agent, Caroline, realizes that the job and business she has been building for a quarter century doesn't make her happy and has to find what does. The eponymous horse is just one of a cast of fractured characters.

The season is far more experimental than any of the previous ones. One episode takes place underwater, and due to the language barrier, is spent in complete silence. The show revisits Bojack?s past developing the failed Bojack Horseman Show, and the fear of failure causes him to sabotage his own program.

Perhaps the darkest episode of the series ?That's Too Much, Man!? sees our hero and his

former costar, Sarah Lynn, going on a massive bender, using Bojack's blackouts to bridge the gaps in time. The medium of animation affords creators to do things not possible in live action, and Bojack Horseman takes this philosophy to new heights.

Bojack

Horseman

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unblinking look at broken individuals and instead of making us hate them, it makes us relate to them. Because we can look to the past and see Bojack's insecurities and embarrassments, we forgive him for abusing his friends in the present. He knows he hurts anyone he gets close to, but

he's too afraid of being alone to care. The fame, fortune, and awards won't fill the void, but at least it's a distraction from a lonely world. Despite being centered around a talking horse, Bojack Horseman manages to tell the most human story on television.

The title character, Bojack Horseman, in a promotional shot.

(Photo: The Hollywood Reporter)

Haddad: Tela's Solves a Time Cr unch

By David Haddad '18 This past week, I was in a time crunch. I didn't have a lot of time to research food around the Prep, so this offered the perfect opportunity for me to try a new, random place, going in with little idea of what to expect. I decided to go to Tela?s Market & Kitchen on Fairmount Avenue. Upon first walking in, the place looked really interesting. It had an old, rustic theme, modeled after something from the 90s. To the right, there was a mini market that offered various snacks and pre-cooked food, also offering fruits and vegetables.

Unfortunately, the prices for the market were a little on the expensive side -- a pre made wrap for about $9.00. On the opposite side of the market was the kitchen.

On the kitchen side, there is a large selection of food to order from, including a breakfast menu, with some

ordinary items like bagels and pancakes, but also cool experimental food like breakfast burritos. They also have a freshly squeezed juice bar, where you can order unique drinks, like the ?sunshine?-- a drink consisting of strawberries, mint, apples, and pineapple. For a colder day in the winter, the kitchen also offers an extensive coffee selection and the classic cup of hot cocoa and tea.

If you are someone who enjoys fish, this is a great place to look into. They have a ?catch of the day?? on their menu, along with lobster, shrimp, and other seafood options. In addition, they have twelve sandwiches on their menu, ranging from about nine dollars to thirteen dollars, including fried chicken sandwiches, pork, burgers, and fish tacos. Aside from the sandwiches and seafood, Tela's offers some commonplace

The decor inside Tela's Market & Kitchen on Fairmount Avenue.

(Photo: Zagat) foods like chicken fingers ($6.95), PB& J ($4.95), and grilled cheese ($5.95).

sitting at the tables who did so, and the sandwiches looked good.

Overall, the experience was great. I ordered one of their special salads, the Summer Salad. After paying $8.95, I seated myself at one of the indoor tables. In my opinion, the food took too long to come out, about twenty minutes, which is a lot of time for just a salad. The quality of the food was rather good and the salad did have good flavor. It is definitely a good option for food around Prep if you want something in close proximity.

If I were to go back, I would probably order something off of their sandwich menu, as there were numerous people

The food at Tela's is pretty good, and being that it is very close to The Prep, it can be a great alternative for an after-school meal at a decent price. But if you?re in a time crunch, like I was, I would not recommend going here as the food does take a considerable amount of time to come out.

Tela?s is located just half a mile away from The Prep at 1833 Fairmount Avenue. They are open from Monday -Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday -- Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

-7:00 p.m.

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14 | Entertainment

" K ingsman: The Golden Circle" an Action-Packed Sequel

By Anthony M cTighe '18 The sequel to the 2015 smash hit is in theaters, and is an awesome follow up. Kingsman: The Golden Circle is the second outing in the Kingsman franchise, and is the first sequel to ever be directed by Matthew Vaughn. There are a few familiar faces returning from the first movie, as well as, a several new ones. Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a well put together sequel, but does have its flaws. Its action and direction, characters, story, and villain, show that Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a great continuation.

The first aspect of a Matthew Vaughn film that stands out is action. Vaughn shows off his intelligence of direction with perfect sequences, crafted to entertain any audience. If one is hoping for good action, they will not be disappointed. Each fight in the movie is choreographed to perfection, with smart camera movement, and long takes.

Vaughn?s action sequences are like no other, and are by far some of the best scenes that I have seen. The movie also includes many crazy gadgets that play a huge role in making these successions original and entertaining.

Kingsman sees the return of Eggsy, portrayed by Taron Egerton, as he and his fellow Kingsman are suddenly attacked by an unknown force.

This leads him and Merlin, portrayed by Mark Strong, to

the United States. They head there in search of help from their fellow cousin agency, The Statesman. The Statesman feature many different characters such as, Whiskey, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, Tequila, portrayed by Channing Tatum, Ginger Ale, portrayed by Halle Berry, and they are led by Champagne, portrayed by Jeff Bridges. The Statesman bring in a cool dynamic, formulating the idea of other agencies possibly existing. Whiskey is the coolest Statesman. He has impressive action sequences with special gadgets of his own. He is by far the most redeemable.

Egerton brings in another excellent presentation as the street kid, turned secret agent, whereas, Firth, returns to play Harry Hart, the character we thought we all lost in the first film. Of all the appearances, Strong resonants with me the most. I think this film gave more depth to his character and made him to be a very enjoyable personality. He puts on the best performance and is entertaining from start to finish.

In my opinion, the story is a bit spotty. The trailers seem to depict the idea that this movie was going to be more about the villain, Julianne Moore?s Poppy Adams, trying to take down the Kingsman, but it turned out to be much different. Not getting into spoilers, Adams heads the world?s biggest drug cartel, the Golden Circle. With this drug distribution, her plan is to poison all users of her drugs in hopes to

The updated logo for Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

(Photo: Den of Geek) get drugs legalized, and to profit without the chance of going to jail. Sounds a lot different right? The first and second halves of the movie are a little empty, and it seems that Colin Firth was shoehorned into providing some filler before actually getting to the real story.

All of the characters in this movie were either passable or very entertaining. The one I struggle to like is Julianne Moore?s Poppy Adams.

Moore, does a good job. The character just had nothing to do. She stayed in one place and each time she was on screen it felt like filler compared to the actual plot advancement. Un-

like the previous villain Valentine, she did not go anywhere.

Her character was also a bit weird. She loved the 50s, and her hide out was decorated the same way. She even kidnapped Elton John. Sound weird?

Thought so. But, another problem is that she had these cool components to a good villain that were kind of wasted. She had many interesting machines, including two robot dogs, that would viciously eat anyone. She also gave a sidekick of hers, this slick robotic arm, and had a horrifying meat grinder that was barely used.

Moore tried to do good by the character, but I think that she ultimately suffered from the

story, and could not be saved.Overall, the movie was well done, and a passable sequel to the first film. Each character was entertaining, and the Kingsman were by far the best of the bunch. The story was spotty, and weird at some points, but permissible. The villain did suffer, but not due to Moore. And the action continues to amaze me each time I watch a Vaughn film. Despite a few bumps in the road, Kingsman: The Golden Circle is entertaining, funny, and a good spoof on the spy genre. I would recommend seeing this movie, as it is a fun actionpacked adventure.

" Stronger " I nspires in Ways Unseen Before

By Anthony M cTighe '18 In the last issue of the Hawkeye, we wrote about Anthony Mattero ?02, producing the new film Stronger. This movie tells the story of Jeff Bauman, a man who lost both of his legs in the Boston Marathon Bombing, along with his recovery process. This motivational movie brings a strong message that can resonate with anyone.

Its effective performances, hard emotion, and inspiring storytelling, make this a phenomenal movie.

One prevalent part when watching this movie is its performances. Jake Gyllenhaal portrays Jeff Bauman, a victim of the Boston Marathon Bombings. Gyllenhaal does an amazing job, putting on a spectacular representation that can bring anyone to tears.

Gyllenhaal travels the hardships of Bauman, the ups and downs that he dealt with while recovering from the injuries, and showing the painful life that he faced. His actions are utterly real, almost making one feel as though they are not watching an actor, but

rather the person, himself. This is a real depiction of trauma and struggle. Accompanying Gyllenhaal is Tatiana Maslany, the ex-girlfriend of Bauman.

She is the one who ran in the race. Maslany puts on an incredible performance. She follows the struggles of Erin Hurley, who assists Bauman on the way to recovery. The supporting cast is not to be cut short as they are filled with intense roles. Their roles shows the hardships of getting back to a normal life for Bauman.

They become obsessed with the media

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Jeff Bauman in this alumni-produced feature film. (Photo: Just Jared)

attention and popularity. They feel as though Bauman should be the face of ?Boston Strong.? Temptation is also shown, when Bauman gets drunk and begins to give up on multiple occasions.

Additionally, emotions are to be expected in a movie like this. The thought of someone having to recover from an injury, packs a lot of tension.

The trouble that Bauman faces, at first while in the hospital, just after the injury, then the witnessing of him facing daily life, and rehabilitation. Each painful step brings a whole other layer of empathy. It is not just the rehab where this is seen, Bauman faces problems with his family. As touched on prior, he copes with the mass media attention, interviews and appearances, and always being asked to take a picture.

It does not help that his family is continuing to aggravate him about the media. These problems cause flashbacks for Bauman. They remind him of the worst day of his life.

Bauman faces the troubles of post-traumatic stress disorder.

These feelings get very emotional as he breaks down on many occasions, crying and

scared. Bauman encounters problems with his ex-girlfriend, which resurface bad memories from the past, as well as, problems that he faces as she takes care of him.

Bauman tells a truly inspiring story. A man who loses his legs, trying to recover and take back his life. Anyone who has faced, or is facing an injury, will be able to understand and relate to Bauman. This is one movie that can touch the hearts of many. Bauman can be seen as a role model for years to come.

He shows the motivation that is needed when you succumb to an injury.

Stronger was a phenomenal movie that shows the hardships that Jeff Bauman faced.

Anyone can lose themselves in this touching story, and cheer Bauman all the way to the end.

A realistically, outstanding portrayal by Gyllenhaal, and strong performances by the rest of the cast, the characters of this story are made alive and real. The movie makes a person feel for each character and their struggles, and provides the inspiration to feel as though anyone can do anything. Stronger is a must see.

Entertainment | 15

M usical M usings: This Old Dog by M ac Demarco album, it seems as though Demarco is reflecting on his life and past through his lyrics.

There is a huge thematic emphasis on family, especially the album?s closing song ?Watching Him Fade Away?, which presents a somber monologue about Demarco watching the deterioration of his estranged father. The deeper level of reflection on this album gives it a very genuine atmosphere, as well as some really amazing lyrical pieces here and there.

By Sebastian Por reca '18 Mac Demarco, Canadian weirdo and singer- songwriter, has taken the music community by storm since his 2014 release of Salad Days, and he has certainly lived up to his expectations with the release of his 5th full length album, This Old Dog in early May. The album comes at a point of transition in the 27 year- old musician?s life, and This Old Dog seems to give us a slightly more mature and introspective take on Demarco's life and troubles. Demarco has presented himself in public as a carefree, funny guy, but things such as the deteriorating health of his estranged father, grappling with success and fame, and dealing with the prospect of getting older have all contributed to the strong sense of uncertainty and emotion that is apparent throughout his new album. The heavy emotional undertones, mixed with Demarco?s trademark low-fi, psychedelic style, all work perfectly to create a masterpiece of Indie Rock.

Stylized art for Demarco's latest album. (Photo: YouTube) This Old Dog, in my book, is so great because all the smaller factors of the album add up and work together to make it wonderful. For example, Demarco?s instrumentals are amazing, and more impressively, done by only himself.

They are not only catchy, but also extremely inventive, and Demarco makes great use of

his standard guitar, the piano, synthesizers, harmonica, and even sleigh bells at one point.

Stylistically, the album is all over the place. Half the songs make you want to cry and contemplate life, while the other half makes you feel like you should be sitting on the beach or swimming in a lake, and somehow this works perfectly

By L ucas Wallick '19

M r s. Joann Chen

M r. K evin K ear ney '06

What is your favor ite novel?

Dream of Red Chamber

A Visit From the Goon Squad

What is your favor ite food?

Tofu

to balance the album out. The use of the synthesizer on the songs ?For the First Time? and ?On the Level? also give the album a sort of quaint 80?s vibe, but it is done in just the right way so that it doesn?t feel corny or outdated.

As I mentioned earlier, the album takes a very introspective view, and throughout the

Overall, the album is fantastic, and I really can?t find one mentionable flaw. It?s strong in almost every aspect and, as a whole, is an amazing listening experience. Even on the weaker songs, it was consistently entertaining and interesting. The album, when listened to as a whole, flows together amazingly, and the general atmosphere and sound of the album is arguably Demarco?s best work. I think, overall, This Old Dog is Mac Demarco?s best, most impactful album, and simply a fantastic piece of Indie Rock.

Faculty Gr id

Who is your favor ite actor /actress?

What came fir st: the chicken or the egg?

Julia Rober ts

The chicken

M r. Chr is De Simone

Wizard and Glass

Califor nia bur r ito Chicken saltimbocca

Sam Rockwell

What does " fir st" mean?

David Tennant

M s. Ebony Por ter

Total Money Makeover impacted my life positively!

I love seafood!

I dr is Elba and M atthew M cConaughey

I guess the chicken.

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16 | Opinion-Debate This week, we will be consider ing the two maj or platfor ms that Prep teacher s use to post homewor k: Edmodo and Google Classroom. When the school moved to a Google-centr ic platfor m last year, Edmodo was supposed to be phased out ? many teacher s, however, still use it. Which is ultimately supreme?

Edmodo: The Only Good Thing About Homewor k

By Jack Thorell '19 Google runs the world. They have a monopoly on all things virtual. Any competitor search engine that has ever attempted to take on the internet reign of Google has failed miserably (think of the long forgotten BING, or pitiful Yahoo Search). No one dares threaten Google?s realm of the search engine universe, Microsoft Word is long forgotten with the rise of Google Drive, and no one who?s anyone buys a real calender anymore, not with the creation of Google Calendars.

However, a program that, even with the competition of internet giant Google, still runs strong today, is Edmodo.

Google Classroom gets use just because of its famous brand name. Users sign up for it as just another feature of the broad Google account. And, with most of the Google development team focused on the company?s more popular and more frequently used apps, the remaining efforts to develop

Google Classroom have been, in a word, lackluster.

Edmodo is loyal to and focused on its sole purpose: informing users about their upcoming assignments. It has no other branches or uses. All time and energy is spent on the best way to organize and inform you in your homework and study endeavors. And a quick scroll through the vibrant blue webpage illustrates just how well Edmodo?s focus on you, the student, has paid off.

As one signs in, filled with the excitement and vigor with which all Prep students approach homework each night, he is greeted with a plethora of information, most notably a blue bell icon with a red number in the corner, the notifications. Mimicking Apple?s imessage design, Edmodo tells you how many new notifications you have. Who needs text notifications, or even friends to text, when you can instead be uplifted by the little red notification bubble on Edmodo,

even if it is notifying you that you have a math quiz, not a party, tomorrow. Edmodo graciously recognizes that the hard working student doesn?t have time or the social skills to make friends, and compensates for this by giving him his own, academic version of a text.

Additionally, while Google Classroom - - in the typical Google fashion of making brash design choices without consulting the consumer -- assigns a color to each of the student?s classes, Edmodo allows the student to customize his color scheme. An Edmodo user chooses the color he sees fit for each class, allowing for an overall happier and more structured process of homework completion. Dan Avington ?18 recognizes the importance of choosing one?s own colors for better organization, saying, ?For me, Latin class has always been blue. It represents the countless tears I?ve shed as I struggled through my Latin work.? Avington?s interview was then cut short, as he

had gone to a dark place, and was too emotionally unstable to continue.

With a class load full of stress, late nights, and, in Avington?s case, tears, it?s important to find the little bright spots in the darkness of homework. I?ve scoured Google Classroom for such a spot, and the website is devoid of anything comparable to Edmodo?s daily brain teaser, or the numerous badges a student can earn for completing a variety of Edmodo-created tasks.

If I?m having a hard day of homework, the simple joys of the Edmodo badges can give me a pick me up, and motivate me to complete my assignments. And Google Classroom, an impersonal provider, has only my looming projects and assessments. The only logical inference that can therefore be drawn is that the stressed student?s happiness is of no importance to Google Classroom.

While any website for assigning homework is arguably tak-

(Photo: Edmodo.com) ing away rather than giving happiness, Edmodo is the closest thing out there to a fun homework provider.

Today while pouring through my assignments, I answered the daily brain teaser asking where the Gobi desert was located and ?got 5 points.? It?s the little things like that that get us through a day at the Prep. Teachers and students alike, I urge you to choose Edmodo for your homework assigning and viewing medium.

Google classroom is your average, formal homework schedule provider. Edmodo is the fun, color- customizing website that cares.

A Gimmick-L ess Study Tool in Google Classroom

By M arcus M ur phy '20 Chocolate and Vanilla.

Microsoft and Apple. Coke and Pepsi. In most cases, there is a clear winner: Chocolate -classic flavor, Vanilla is bland, Apple -- obviously, and Coke -- ?No, Pepsi is not okay, which is why I specifically asked for Coke.? The hidden rivals that are a part of everyday life for all Prep students are the illustrious Google Classroom and the infamous Edmodo. Both are sites used by teachers to post homework and classwork, but when comparing the two for quality and organization, there is a clear winner: Google Classroom.

Not only does Edmodo have pesky advertisements, but it is also disorganized, provides corny teasers/games that may distract the student, and is constantly used as a site for students to express (or try to express) their humor, usually only in classes that are

taught by relaxed teachers (or any class if you have the guts).

All assignments are posted in one giant stream, and can only be separated by clicking on the specific class tab. Another issue of the site is the odd obsession with learning more about their users. For example, a student may edit his profile so that he may have his own tacky avatar, express his career goal for others to see, and tell other students how he likes to learn (as if anyone really cares).

On the other hand, Google Classroom is like a breath of fresh air when compared with the haunting, dull and tasteless blue site known as Edmodo.

As soon as a student enters the site, he is welcomed by each individual class, not a giant stream with ads on the side.

Each class is connected to both Gmail and Google Drive, making every teacher document and assignment easily accessible.

The

connection with Gmail allows the site to send notifications, which are helpful for the average forgetful student.

Although these notifications flood a student?s inbox, it is safe to say that a student would rather have a flooded inbox than a poor grade on an assignment. Classroom also

connects to Google Calendar, resulting in an organized timeline of due dates.

There will always be a small handful of people that fancy the inferior over the superior.

Yes, people actually do like Vanilla.

Microsoft may possibly have superior document programs to Apple.

Pepsi? no, people do not like Pepsi, but besides Pepsi, there are a few other exceptions.

Sadly, Google Classroom is not one of them: there are the occasional punk Edmodo lovers, but these people have not yet come to see the supreme power of the site known as Google Classroom.

The welcome screen for Google Classroom, which every Prep student knows well.

(Photo: I nstructional Tech Talk)

Opinion-Debate | 17

THE NEW SCHEDUL E After a month, the dust has settled. I s this change to the benefit of the Prep student body?

An aerial view of the Gesu and the surrounding community. (Photo: Riley Herriman '18)

PRO:

By Reza Ali '20 St. Joseph?s Preparatory School is known as ?The Prep? for a reason. The academic rigor we are known for all stems from the no-nonsense schedule from before: eight periods a day with one set aside for lunch. While this schedule worked for those who need order, it was grueling for others. To find a solution, the school had a luncheon, with students and department chairs, to discuss what they thought about the schedule with an outside consultant. I was lucky enough to be in attendance.

The new schedule alleviates

CON:

By Andrew K oh '19 The beginning of the new school year came with an onslaught of changes for the Prep, including a new principal and a revamped Mission and Ministry staff, along with the change that will most likely influence the daily lives of students: the implementation of an entirely new schedule.

The outgoing schedule was a tried-and-true formula: Eight periods every day, with one period dedicated to lunch.

Many students and faculty realized that this schedule was rigorous and unforgiving, with the school day seeming like a whirlwind of unfocused activity.

With that in mind, the administration decided to change the schedule, hiring a consultant and considering many different schedule options before making a

many problems (e.g., falling asleep during first period).

While it is obviously not ideal to fall asleep in class, in past years, you would tend to fall asleep during a specific period, and with the old schedule, that meant you suffer greatly in one class. With the new schedule, you have free periods and community hour to possibly get work done, allowing you to get the sleep you need. Even if you fall asleep in first period a couple of times a month, most likely it would be during a different class thanks to the eight day cycle.

Student

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decision, one that eventually resulted in the current schedule we abide by today.

Initially, I was open to the change. However, having experienced this schedule for a few weeks, I don?t believe it is as beneficial to students as it was intended to be. The most apparent and vexing problem is the lunch schedule. The lunches depend on which classes a student takes before and after lunch, with three possible lunch ?tracks.? This injects much unnecessary confusion into the scheduling process, especially for the students. Personally, it took me an hour one night early in the school year to discern when my lunches were and how my classes rotated around it. For those taking classes at multiple levels (a junior taking senior classes, for example), lunch is often the period that is compromised to organize those classes that don?t prescribe to the same ?track.? This results

Calabro ?19 says, ?The new schedule makes it infinitely easier to manage the work.?

Robbie is a swimming standout, but also takes AP level courses. It allows him to get a good night?s rest, without having to stay up all night with work.

That?s the goal with this new schedule: to allow students to get the sleep they so desperately need. During the luncheon, I learned that the average amount of sleep a student got per night was roughly five hours, just half of the ten recommended by doctors.

in lunches 50 minutes some days and 10 minutes other days, which, I can say from experience, is not enough time to buy and eat a lunch, which means many students will have to go through their day without having eaten any lunch at all.

This, including rotating periods and the addition of the 65 minute period, causes every day of the week to be in constant flux, without any regimented routine. Many students will have to depend on their schedule helper spreadsheet the entire school year, as all the specific quirks to each day are impossible to memorize over an 8 day cycle.

Not only do the students suffer, but so do teachers. They, too, experience the same confusion regarding lunches and the longer period.

Another glaring problem with the schedule that affects both teachers and students equally is the decrease in class time. While it?s true that there

For me, the eight day cycle is great. Having different classes every day at different times is crucial. It allows sixth period to change. So, when you have to go to your game and leave early, it?s a different class most of the time. Another benefit, is that it keeps things interesting.

Having different classes keeps me alert. The change of pace allows me and others to not get stuck in a cycle.

Finally, the biggest advantage of this schedule is community hour. When you play a fall sport here, you have a practice or a game every single day of the week,

are the same amount of periods in a cycle, the existence of free periods reduce the amount of time a class meets. While an issue for all teachers, this is especially problematic for teachers of AP classes, which cover a large amount of material. They will be forced to cover the same amount of material (as is delegated by College Board) in less time, which results in a cursory study of some material and an overall rushed feel to the entire class. Students will have to add to their workload at home, and although free periods will help with work outside of class, it will not be able to accommodate the increase in at-home studying.

The shortened time available to teachers and the increased workload on students will lead to longer nights, and subsequently, lower scores on tests and eventually the AP exam.

What was initially meant to

meaning you can?t get involved in clubs after school!

I?m involved with the Hawkeye, JSA, and I?m the co-president of Prep Dems, but after school, I play soccer.

Without community hour, I wouldn?t be able to be involved in anything but this.

The schedule may not be perfect, with lunches being short or students becoming too dependent on free periods, but this is definitely a step in the right direction. Kudos to the administration for taking a risk to try and help the student body, and not just playing it safe.

make the day less stressful for students actually resulted in the opposite. A hectic, confusing school day, possibly without a lunch, with classes that are hopelessly rushed. However, I am not suggesting scrapping the current schedule and returning to the old one, which was also stressful and archaic.

Rather, I would like to see an updated schedule based on the current one, which was created on a premise to really help students get through the day. I would just like to see a more organized approach, which specifically targets fixing the problems with the current schedule. I believe this schedule had many mistakes, but they were mistakes that were important to make, which could help the schedule improve and actually reflect the intentions with which the schedule change was first suggested. That?s, of course, if the administration decides to do so.

18 | Opinion-Debate

A Quest for Par ity in Philadelphia Thoughts on City Hall's New, Yet Historic, Statue

By Car l Whittington '19 On Tuesday, September 26, the City of Philadelphia exhibited a statue of Octavius V. Catto. With the recent unrest in the country concerning the standing of Confederate statues, this is a large stride for the city, and the country. This statue, out of the 1,500 public statues in the city, is the first on public space honoring a black person.

The statue in City Hall is a 12- foot bronze statue standing behind a voting box, and pillars representing trolley cars standing tall behind him reading, ?There must come a change which shall force upon this nation that course which providence seems wisely to be directing for the mutual benefit of peoples?, which is an excerpt from one of Catto?s texts.

Octavius Valentine Catto was born a freeman on February 22, 1839 in Charleston, South Carolina. As a young child, he moved and was raised in Philadelphia, where he would later become an important part of history. Catto, today, is known for his work as a civil rights activist, an educator, and a top baseball player.

Catto first attended segregated schools, but went on to attend Allentown Academy, an all-white school in New Jersey.

Catto then returned to school in Philadelphia as he was a student at the Institute for Colored Youth (ICY), the oldest African- American school of higher education, known today as Cheyney University. After graduating with honors, Catto did a year of postgraduate study in Washington, D.C. and

returned to become a math and English teacher at ICY. Catto had many successes, one of which is his founding of the Banneker Literary Institute, one of the first black literary and debating societies. He also received a coveted membership to The Franklin Institute, a group of scientists, inventors, and scholars from around the world. In 1865, Catto held the position of President of the State Convention of Colored People.

Catto played a part in establishing Philadelphia?s section of the NBL, the Negro Baseball League. Catto led the Pythian Baseball Club. The team was denied induction into the Pennsylvania State Convention of Baseball, but independently played and challenged many white teams, which caused uproar.

Catto was an avid fighter for equal access to public transportation in Philadelphia. He used passive resistance tactics and political influence to desegregate the trolleys. Catto, alongside the Anti-Slavery Society, released a statement to the trolley owners, which read: ?You are aware that we have a large and respectable class of colored people in our city, who own property, pay taxes, furnish soldiers and seamen for the army & navy, support churches & schools, charitable & literary institutions, & perform the general duty of citizens. Delicate women, with young children in their arms, invalids unable to take a long walk, persons enfeebled by age, are refused entrance or compelled to stand upon the

front platform? a part of the car regarded generally, and by yourselves, as an unsafe place.

Inoffensive men and women have been insolently ordered to leave a car, and have been thrust out by the conductor, sometimes with violence.?

Thanks to Catto and other activists like Frederick Douglas, public transportation for people of color could no longer be refused by the trolley drivers.

One of Catto?s most notable triumphs in history is his part in suffrage for black men.

Catto was a member of the Pennsylvania Equal Rights League, which fought to get Pennsylvania to vote for the ratification of the 15th Amendment. Catto fought unremittingly towards this amendment, and Pennsylvania voted to ratify it in October of 1970.

Sadly, after fighting for years, Catto never got the chance to vote. A year after voting rights were provided to African- American men, their first opportunity to participate

in an election caused chaos.

Violence struck the streets between black men and white Democrats, who opposed suffrage for those of color. Catto was a inspector general of the 5th Brigade, and was required to possess a sidearm. On his way back from purchasing a pistol, close to his home, he crossed paths with Frank Kelly, who without warning shot, and subsequently murdered, Octavius Catto. After national attention, and a jury trial, Kelly was acquitted.

Installing a statue of this African- American hero shows much progress in the city of Philadelphia; however, there is much more progress to be made. African- American history continues to be a small fraction of the history taught in today?s school system. It is often regulated to an optional elective, if that at all, when it should be a part of what is truly is, American History.

At the unveiling of the statue, Mayor Kenney said, ?The deeds of black people in

this country have been systematically removed, the pages have been ripped out of the history books on purpose? If you can?t respect people for what they?ve contributed to the common society, then you can?t respect people who are living here today.? Some would say, that the fact that there was a statue made on public property honoring Rocky Balboa, a fictional character, before there was a statue of one of the hundreds of African American men and women who have helped change this city, and in instances the country, is an issue that needs to be resolved.

Hopefully, this statue is the first of many that will bring these black pioneers back into the conversation in history classes, into the general knowledge of the public, and into the hearts of people who claim to love this country. May Catto, a forgotten hero in history, always be remembered.

The new statue of Octavius Catto, unveiled outside City Hall earlier this week. (Photo: Philly.com)

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L etter to the Editor : A Freshman's Retreat From L iam Stephens '21 Retreat: it means to move back. And for 26 hours, that's exactly what the class of 2021 did. We retreated from phones, T.V., computers, and any basic teenage source of entertainment. For a fourteen-to-fifteen year old boy, that's almost equivalent to torture. (By no means am I calling the retreat torture.) We freshmen hoped to come closer to God and our fellow classmates without the distraction of technology. We achieved this through many activities designed to bring us closer to Jesus Christ, including mass, journaling, confession, and service.

In the beginning of the retreat, we set down all of the junk food we had brought and started talking to each other, which put me under the assumption that this retreat was going to be laid back and relaxed with not a lot of activities. Now I understand that I could not have been more wrong. We then went to the theatre and and were soon laughing as a group at the teacher look- alikes that was being displayed by the student directors of the big screen.

Watching the seniors who were directing it make fun of the teachers and not getting in deep trouble gave me a sense

of comfort. (The teachers in the back (along with the principal) were laughing as they witnessed all of the crude comparisons.) After the slide show, we got some information about exactly how the retreat was going to go in the upcoming hours. Soon after, we were back in our rooms enjoying the Oreos and Doritos.

But then the real work began. We were told to journal about specific questions involving God. After the following 30 minutes of writing we got a break and migrated to the gym to get even more sweaty.

The activities there were focused around basketball and football with a little bit of soccer. (Really it was just a couple of sports balls that we made into entertainment for roughly 50 minutes.) The amount of B.O. produced on that night left me scarred. It smelled like a middle school dance without the Axe. After that experience, we went back to the theatre to get more directions. The rest of that night was spent in our rooms talking and going to a late night mass. Around 12:15, our group decided to go to sleep.

Seven hours and fifteen minutes later, we woke up and embarked on our journey of good- doing. Breakfast was

sandwiches with a variety of meats, egg, and cheese. Everybody looked zombified. Little did we know what the future held. We went to the theater and were shipped off in different groups to do service for 3 hours. My group cleaned up roughly 5 blocks. That especially was very tiring but gave me a great feeling, knowing I was an active part in the community.

Nile Andah ?21 comments that that was his favorite part of the retreat: ?It felt really good that we were giving back to the community." But the service was not just cleaning up the neighborhood. Some groups went to other schools to do service. Then we did confession which took 2 hours.

The lunch in between those activities could not have prepared us for the strength needed to stay awake during confession. Standing in what seemed like a never- ending line, it was especially difficult to not speak. We whispered to each other about how tired we were. Next we went to the theatre to what we expected was just another presentation put on by the seniors. Boy, were we wrong.

A man walked onto the stage where some props were set up. I saw him and was im-

mediately overwhelmed with joy as I had already seen him perform at my previous school.

The man who was up on that stage was Dr. Michael Fowlin.

His act gave the entire audience chills. He acted as different characters (little boy with ADD to gay football star) to convey the message that everybody is unique in their own way and we should never assume what someone else is like without talking to them.

Between the laughing and crying that was easily my favorite part. Following the performance was more journaling in our classrooms. Then a third time in a church in 24 hours

for a mass with our parents.

Finally, we received our freedom.

Overall, the retreat was very well-planned. Nile Andah says that ?overall it was an incredible experience. I felt closer with my Prep brothers and also I felt like I improved my relationship with Jesus Christ.? I felt the same. I bonded with my Prep brothers from all of the activities especially the service, because it gave me a feeling that I did something good for the world. The retreat was an incredible opportunity for getting closer with God and all of our fellow Classmates.

A few retreatants pose for a picture. (Photo: Mr. Raffa)

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