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The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep

October 25, 2018

Senior s Silent as Anonymous Student Vandals Amass $1,800 in Damages to School Bathroom

By L iam Gr ugan '19

Mr. Greene, having been first to allege student involvement, said "It was maliciously and intentionally destroyed; someone has anger issues..." He went on to say "I wish whoever it was would come see me." But he continued to expand upon his larger disappointment with the students, saying "I don't understand the Prep students: this is your house...I don't understand why students deface and destroy their property."

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(Photo: Liam Grugan '19)

On October 4, an email was sent out to the student body detailing the destruction of a stall door in the Second Floor Bathroom. The message requested that anyone with knowledge as to the identity of the perpetrator report to the Dean?s Office. And yet, over the week following this email, another two doors would have to be replaced due to further student vandalism. Within two weeks of Open House, a total of $1,800 worth of damages were inflicted to school property, and, in spite of consensus among the Senior Class on the vandal?s identity, not a single person has come forward.

No one has come forward, but the damage inflicted was fixed in time for Open House.

M ichael's Giving H.A.N.D. Walks Out of Dar kness With an exclusive interview with former middleweight world champion Bernard Hopkins

(Photo: HughE Dillon)

By David M cCabe ?19

Ron Donatucci Jr. '01 (center), recipient of the AFSP Lifesaver of the Year Award, stands with the rest of the Donatucci family.

On a cloudy and brisk fall morning, over seven thousand people gathered in front of the Art Museum Steps. T-Shirts and signs of all colors, designs, and sizes waited around by their tents. A sizable group of Prep teenagers wearing green t-shirts waited for the event to begin: the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention?s (AFSP) Walk Out of the Darkness.

The walk?s purpose on October 7th was to march 3 miles up and down MLK Drive in order to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention. The AFSP set a

noble goal of reaching $800,000 by December 31st, and so far they have raised over $560,000.

One of the organizations present was Michael?s Giving H.A.N.D. (Handling Anxiety, Navigating Depression).

Michael?s Giving H.A.N.D. (MGH) was formed in 2016, after Michael Donatucci ?03 tragically lost his battle with depression and died by suicide.

The MGH website says, ?Amidst our grief, we knew we had to change the landscape of mental health so that those who suffer from these invisible illnesses would never feel alone, ever again.?

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families navigate these illnesses through our Adolescent Mental Health Counseling Program with Jefferson Health.?

Because of this extensive work that has been accomplished in such a short amount of time, the AFSP decided this year to recognize

(Photo: Dana Donatucci)

Over the past two years, MGH has been working to do just that, especially among teenagers across the Philadelphia area. They seek ?to bring anxiety and depression out of the shadows so that [they] can erase the stigma associated with these

illnesses. With the support of [their] mental health partners ?

Temple Health and Drexel Medicine ? [they] educate the Greater Philadelphia community on adolescent anxiety and depression through [their] High School Outreach Program. In addition, [they] help teens and their

Ronald Donatucci Jr. ?01 with the Philadelphia Chapter?s 2018 Lifesaver of the Year Award.

At the walk, Ron Donatucci Jr. ?01 reflected on how the foundation initially got involved with the AFSP saying, ?They called us toward the beginning of the summer and they said, ?Would you take the honor of receiving the AFSP Lifesaver of the Year Award for 2018?? I said absolutely...Ever since, we?ve partnered up, and we?re doing great stuff.?

He goes on to elaborate on the meaning of the award, ?It basically is given to a foundation or an individual who has performed in the area of mental health and has dedicated themselves to helping eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness and helping to stop suicide.?

Along with the important institutions that MGH has been working with, they have also partnered with former professional boxer, Philadelphia native Bernard Hopkins. With 55 career wins, Hopkins is cited as being the third greatest boxer of all time, pound for pound, according to website BoxRec.

Over seven thousand people met at the Art Museum Steps to walk for the suicide prevention and awareness.

He was also present at the walk, and in a brief, exclusive interview with him, he gave his opinion on the importance of the walk, saying, ?We are telling people who suffer from depression and anxiety...and

things that can beat you down in life...that we are here. We are here as a team. We are not just saying we are here. We want to show you, but you have to, and we hope you will, let us know when you want to talk.?

He went on by giving advice to teenagers about mental health. He said, ?Be able to communicate. Be able to know that you have a team whether it?s in your home, whether it?s an organization, whether it?s some friend that you can talk to. But talking is very important.

Communication is very important. I would tell the youth to reach out and ask for help and I promise them there will be a flood of people who want to help and support them. But we need them to help us help them.?

At the event, there was also a small contingent of current Prep students. This group of students was there walking and wearing their green MGH t-shirts. When asked how he felt about seeing students from his alma mater come and support a cause so important to him, Ron Donatucci Jr. ?01 said, ?Coming from the Prep, I know the family feeling and the network with alumni it provides. My brother was also a graduate and the Prep is just a great family and it?s great to see they?re supporting [the foundation].?

Fir st-Ever Spanish Exchange Group Ar r ives

By Rocco Spadea '20

ish teachers.

A presentation started with Ms. Gulli asking how the students were doing and what they thought of the trip so far.

The students were enjoying themselves, taking pictures on their chromebooks and joking around while waiting to do their own presentation. Ms. Gulli said that the exchange is

lasting for 2 and a half weeks, beginning Saturday, October 6, and ending on Tuesday, October 23. It is also a true exchange, as the Prep students are going to Spain in June for 2 weeks. Ms. Gulli then explained that the exchange has been in the works since Fall 2017. She worked hard to get the Prep to find a school to partner with and, last spring,

succeeded in this search. The school is Colegio Irabia, an all boys bilingual school that teaches from nursery school to high school. There are 20 students in all: 4 freshmen, 3 sophomores, and 3 juniors from Spain and 5 freshman, 1 sophomore, and 4 juniors from the Prep. The students shadow in classes and are invited to participate if they wish to.

There are a lot of activities planned for the students on their exchange. On October 10, while Prep Sophomores and Juniors took the PSAT, the Spanish exchange students went to New York City, where they saw the Empire State Building, Time Square, and Central Park.

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Earlier this month, a group of students were seen being given a tour by Mr. McCloskey. This group was the Prep?s new Spanish exchange students. On Saturday, October 6, the Prep welcomed exchange students from Spain for the first time.

The teacher who put the entire exchange together is Ms. Gina Gulli, one of the Prep?s Span-

(Photo: SJPrep Facebook)

Spanish Exchange students pictured during their New York City Times Square tour.

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The Prep Endures One of its L ar gest I nstances of Student Proper ty Damage in Year s (cont.)

(Continued from Front Page) As of this point, he had still made no reference to the two other doors destroyed in the wake of the first. When asked how he assumes the destruction of the first door took place, he said "My guess is that it was multiple individuals. If I was a betting man, I'd say something happened, somebody came by, saw it, and then they added to it, and, you know, by the time the third person gets there, they're like 'well, just let me rip it completely apart.'" However many students it took, there is no question as to the impact of the attack. Pictures in the original email from Mr. Greene showed caution tape, a metal door ripped in half, revealing a cardboard ?hive? pattern on the inside, and yellow caution tape hung on what remained of the door.

door... and it was kind of really banged up.? In describing the progression of the door?s deterioration, he gives evidence that the first door?s destruction occurred over not one, but two days, saying ?The next day, when we came, the door was completely ripped apart."

Mr. Cisse spoke to the shock he and his colleagues experienced at the sight of the door?s further destruction. He said that "it was very surprising to see.? He placed the price of each door at $500, and the necessity to fix the stalls before Open House added another $300 to that sum. In total, over these two weeks, students did $1,800 worth of damage to the bathrooms.

To Mr. Greene, this kind of destructive behavior is simply unacceptable. He said "If the party or parties are identified then [they] will have to pay for that door, or doors.? But in sending a warning shot to the assailant, Mr. Greene revealed for the first time that not only was one door taken down, but a total of three in quick succession.

But there seems to be a longstanding tradition of neglecting the Prep bathrooms, with one of the largest platforms for last year?s Student Council elections being the restoration of functioning sinks to the Second Floor. Many students believe that, though the initial removal of the doors was likely committed by someone discontent with the lax upkeep of the bathrooms, it was largely counterproductive (or, more simply stated, ?dumb?), considering the schoolwide goal of tidier restrooms.

When asked how the incident was first discovered, Mr. Cisse, the Prep?s Director of Facilities Operations, said "It was three doors broken, and the first one, we came in and found the door... somebody punched the

Asked to explain the disparity between the apparent damage of the vandalism and the reality against which said vandal(s) felt they had to protest, Jack ONeill ?19 said "I thought that it was rather unnecessary

that this was done to the bathroom stall. All last year, the student body complained about the sinks in Villiger hall and it was fixed. Now after all that someone decides to do this. I don?t get [it]." O?Neill speaks for the larger opinion of the student body: though they too are frustrated by the state of the bathrooms, there was no reasonable explanation for tearing down the doors. This was vandalism in its simplest form.

However, in spite of the severity of the damage, no one has come forward to claim responsibility. As of right now, the investigation by the Dean?s Office is still ongoing, but the

Class of 2019 has nearly unanimously discerned the identity of the vandal. Asked about this seemingly universal knowledge of who caused the damage, Greg Hansell '19 said, "I don't personally know who did it, but I understand that Prep guys don't want to sell each other out."

Mr. Greene, however, aware of the reality that the students know who?s responsible, said "Of those seniors, no one has come to me and said definitively 'I know who did it.'" But he tends to dismiss this common silence, saying "Young people believe and subscribe to a 'no snitch' rule, even if it causes them personally to suf-

More activities, such as a potluck dinner and a visit to Citizens Bank Park, are yet to come. When asked about their adjustments, Ms. Gulli and the students said that the biggest one was the change in meal times. In Spain, lunch is very big and eaten around 2 p.m., while dinner isn?t until 9 or 10 p.m. Also, their commutes to school are longer here than in Spain.

The leader of the Spanish exchange students is Mr. Peter Perez, who was born in Los Angeles and has been teaching at Irabia for the last 23 years.

He has taught 1st and 7th graders. Perez said that this was the 1st time he has lead an exchange trip to the U.S. for the students. When asked what

it was like to organize such a trip, he said: ?It was hectic to coordinate but the enthusiasm of the students is great and made it a lot easier. Also, coordinating with Ms. Gulli really helped make this process smoother.? When asked about the school environments, he said that ?they were very similar.? They are both Catholic, all boys schools with most of the same curriculum.

Towards the end of the meeting, many of the students were eager to talk about their experiences in the U.S. Some went to Independence Hall and got to see Rocky?s Statue, who all the students were familiar with. One of the students talked about trying an authentic Philly

Mr. Greene doesn?t see providing information as an opportunity to punish a fellow student, but rather says "It's time to be a man for others if you know who's responsible.

And I will protect, as I have always protected, anyone's identity if they come forward to me. Do the right thing: come and speak up. My door's always open and my phone line's never shut down."

Dean Greene emailed these pictures, among others, to the entire student body the day of the incident.

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fer or causes the mass to suffer." As of right now, there has been no indication by the Dean?s Office of the severity of punishment for those found to be withholding information on the events.

cheesesteak: ?I had it with onions and American cheese. It was really good.? Another thing all of the students agreed on was that they really enjoyed breakfast in America.

Finally, an interview with Prep sophomore Joe Massua ?21 and his exchange student, Pablo took place. When asked how he liked having an exchange student, Massua said: ?It?s really cool to see their different experiences and how they are enjoying the trip, as it is the first time many of them are in the U.S. They also seem to be adjusting pretty well.?

When Pablo was asked about the exchange and what he thought of the Prep and U.S. so far, he said: ?I think the school is really big and very modern compared to ours. We don?t have any clubs or a school

newspaper. Our classes are in one room and the teachers move instead of the students.

Also, I am shocked you can even have phones with you!

We aren?t allowed to even carry them.? When asked about Independence Hall and New York City, Pablo said: ?Independence Hall had a lot of history to see. My favorite part of New York City was Times Square. It was so great to see it with my own eyes and be there.?

Overall, the exchange seems to be a big success for the Prep, and that is thanks to Ms. Gulli and Mr. Perez for coordinating it. Also, it seems the students are really enjoying the Prep and the U.S. Now, the Prep has even more brothers in Spain.

Cor rections & Amplifications Mrs. Shawn Bort is the Chair of

the Board of

Trustees. In the previous issue, she was mistakenly referred to as the "President" of the board.

From the article entitled "Investigation: Diversity at the Prep," one of the graphs representing the approximate geographic diversity of students should have read that 20% of students come from New Jersey, 20% come from the within the city of Philadelphia, and 60% come from Philadelphia suburbs.

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By Denis Gallagher ?20 In week leading up to Tuesday, October 9th, the Prep Democrats Club led a voterregistration opportunity for students and teachers. This was the first time an in-school state registration like this has been done in Prep history. The 9th was the Pennsylvania registration deadline, and the club?s goal, Co-President Bryce Jones ?21 said, was ?to flag down 18 year- olds? and convince them to spend less than five minutes registering to vote. On Friday morning, the club?s leaders set up a station in the senior lounge with multiple chromebooks linked to ?votesamerica.com?, a voter registration website that PA residents can use. Bryce estimated that as many as 25 seniors made use of the Prep Dems? station that morning.

The club also set up stations at Chief ?s Place on Friday afternoon and at Kayuh Bicycles and Cafe on 19th and Girard on Saturday and Monday. This opportunity for seniors to register, who would have otherwise not intended to do so, is important

and impactful on all voices being heard in elections.

school registration by a club, or anyone for that matter.

Increasing and diversifying the population of voters in our nation is something that the U.S. has struggled with in the past. According to PBS, percentages of voter turnout in in 2012 and 2014 were the lowest our country since 1942, which was when most of the young population was fighting WWII. It is very difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of this trend.

Reasons range from discouraging voting laws and requirements, voters realizing their uselessness in places with unfair gerrymandering, or frustration and exasperation with the government. The club pushed the philosophy that young people are the voice of the future, and must be encouraged to use those voices for change, instead of giving up. Prep Democrats Club members saw a need to push Prep seniors to register to vote, in hopes that they would work for a change. They entered this registration mission with little school history on the topic, as this is the first in-

This is the first time in Prep history that a student-led organization has given other students the opportunity to register to vote. The Prep Democrats?

Club planned to get seniors to register on the spot, an extremely convenient way to begin the fulfillment of their civic duty to vote. The decision came to presidents Reza Ali ?20 and Bryce Jones because, as Jones said, ?In the changing world of today, it is becoming so much more important [to vote].? The country and the whole world as we know it is evolving economically, socially, and politically. The latter is what Prep Dems wanted seniors to be a part of. The simplest way of having a voice in politics and know that you are making a difference is to vote. Their goal is an admirable one that becomes more relevant across our nation every day.

One issue students have with the Prep Democrats? actions is their possible partisanship or bias of taking the credit for en-

(Photo: Howie Brown '99)

Prep Dems Host Fir st Ever SJP Voter Registr ation

Prep Democrats offer an easy voter registration at Kayuh Bicycles, a local bike shop and cafe. couraging voters. The answer to this opposing view is that there is nothing partisan about encouraging people to register to vote. This claim of unfairness is blind to the fact that the United States as a country needs increased voter turnouts. ?The more people, the more change?, said Bryce, citing that no good came from soft voices of opinions or a limited number of participants in elections.Overall, this endeavor was a great success. Reza Ali said that ?considering we planned it Tuesday night, it was really cool to see what we could ac-

complish in a short amount of time?. He and Bryce thought about how they could make a change in the upcoming midterms, and the change was right there in front of them: Prep students. In the coming years, Prep Democrats Club could work alongside Prep Republicans to have a powerful force for good in our community. This example of initiative and effectiveness towards a goal is impressive, and provides a good example for anyone looking to be a part in politics in the community.

I nnovation Center that Excites: A Space for Creation

By L uc Elamr i ?20 In a youth generation as large as today?s, innovation is a key feature in the path to success.

This was the mindset of Prep librarian, Ms. Sonia Nelson, when she created the Innovation Center, a program during Community Period where students can enter the library with ideas and create whatever comes to their mind.

The description on Adaptive Scheduler says, ?Work together to create stuff using 3D printer/software, GoPros, duct tape, origami paper, poster

board, electronic kits. Put together a robot. Make something with Raspberry Pi kits.

Create videos or documentaries.

The only limitation is your imagination."

The goal for this club is for students to develop their ideas and be able to pursue them through the use of different forms of art. The club has already started to impact students. Colin Houston ?20 went to Ms. Nelson and expressed his idea to have a mixed media and creative outlet club intertwined with the

Innovation Center and wants to, ?design something where individuals can work on independent projects and collaborate on group projects.?

This includes different forms of art, like literature, photo/videography, fashion design, drawings, or even business ideas. Now, Houston is working with the marketing department to update the website about clubs and activities by making videos and updating the list.

New, also, is their CAD

(Computer Aided Design) 3D software which is used to increase productivity of the designer, improve the standard of design, and create a database for manufacturing. Ms Nelson said, ?I?m really excited to be using it, I took a class at Temple over the summer and was able to design two things using it.? Ms Nelson is even thinking about expanding the club: ?Ms. Clark, Mr. Foldesy, and I talked about how to incorporate our 3 community periods into one larger one.?

The ?Art Lab? would provide

students with the opportunity to both create and discuss art.

Because it?s still the beginning of the year everyone is still getting introduced to the program so none of the more complicated stuff has been used yet, but with the increase in interest, it?s sure everyone?s going to be using the complex machines soon enough. The innovation center is already attracting big attention during community hour and if it keeps growing like it is now, it will be one of the more popular clubs by the end of this year.?

Rosar y Groups to be I nstated for L ate Star ts

By M att M ar hefka ?19

The Prep?s ?Rosary Group? offering is a liminal idea in the making, which will be implemented soon. Its premise revolves around the Rosary, a 59 bead necklace, with segments of ten beads, stemming from a crucifix. Each interval of ten beads is considered a decade with a ?mystery? attached to it.

The objective for this gathering is to expose students to a new way of prayer that is often overlooked.

Mr. Apadula from Mission

Meetings are planned for Wednesday mornings during

late starts, and will be entirely student led. In a group environment, the student leaders would begin by praying the first half of each individual prayer. The second half would then be continued by the group as a whole. Students do not need to know the prayer necessarily because worship aids will be available for use. The duration of the prayer should last around twenty to twenty five minutes.

This prayer service is an extension to an initiative brought up among the students and personnel of Mission and Ministry Department. Fr. Chuck Frederico, S.J. said, ?the team is working to offer more opportunities for prayer, both for students and colleagues throughout the school year.?

This initiative stems for a more engaging opportunity, ?one that can meet the needs of the student body.? Through this

form of worship, with Mary and Jesus at its center, one can respond to Pope Francis?claim, in which he says young people should, "offer abundant signs

of God's presence and closeness? and practice ?our authenticity as disciples of Christ.?

(Photo: Google)

A prayer dating back before the Hundred Years? War, the Rosary has aided the Christian community for centuries. It can be traced back to the year 1214, stemming from Saint Dominic?s ministry. To this day, the prayer continues to be recited internationally, and aimed to be celebrated in a broader context at the Prep.

and Ministry says, ?the repetition of the Rosary allows for one to focus in on that meditative space.? Its repetition allows for participants to focus on the words of the prayer, rather than it being said in an impetuous manner. Through the Rosary?s repetitive nature, the words and their meaning to any believer come into a new light. The prayer itself can be seen as a more meditative direction than other forms of worship. Mr. Apadula says, ?not focusing on the words as much but on the mysteries associated? with each decade, it allows for further contemplation of what each mystery describes. This second approach to praying the Rosary can evoke ?profound emotions? because of its rhythm, therefore being a source for a more meditative reflection.

Mission and Ministry hopes to begin Rosary Group meetings soon

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Talking Relationships with M cGlynn and San Chir ico

By M atthew Bae '21 Communication can be the most important piece of a relationship, "regardless of whether it?s a marriage, a friendship or a relationship with a boss. If people don't know how to do it, then they are already trying to live life without this basic life skill,? said Ms. San Chirico this past week.

One of the very first thing that she teaches her students is how to interact with people across cultures and religions.

Over the course of the school year, Ms. San Chirico and Mr. McGlynn will be holding communication and relationship based workshops during community hour. These workshops are focused on building up communication skills in a way that helps nurture positive and respectful relationships.

They want to help students successfully interact with one another, being able to listen and present their ideas in an appropriate and concise manner as well as being able to communicate across cultures

and religions.

The goal is the have several cycles consisting of three consecutive sessions that span over the course of three weeks.

During these sessions, students will role play with one another, students will interact with one another through face to face conversations, and more. They will also be working on group communication and how to check up and to see how each other is doing.

These skills can be utilized far outside the classroom such

as in relationships or interviews.

cate effectively and respectfully.

Communication is a skill that is often often overlooked. The ability to communicate accurately, clearly, and as intended is a vital life skill. Developing good communication skills can help a student in all aspects of life from his professional life to social gatherings.

There are not many times and places in our lives where we are able to receive communications based training. Ms. San Chirico and Mr. McGlynn hope to foster and nurture this skill through these workshops.

In light of what is happening in society today, it is crucial, especially that we here at the Prep, an all boys, private Jesuit school, are able to communi-

The next meeting has not yet been officially scheduled, but it will soon be available for selection on PowerSchool. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to join.

Guys and Dolls or Homines et Nugas (Photo: DelcoNewsNetwork.com)

Mr. Sokolowski '08 with the cast of Springfield's Guys and Dolls

By Alexander DiGiacomo '22 Many know the name Mr. Sokolowski; an incredible Latin teacher here at the Prep, but his passions are much more well rounded. One of them is theater. His latest performance was in the hit Broadway classic, Guys and Dolls at the

Players Club of Swarthmore in Springfield.

Guys and Dolls follows the antics of gamblers, and showgirls under the bright lights.

The show ran from September 14 to September 29, where Sokolowski returned for his third year at the club as Benny

song, ?Guys and Dolls,? with character Nicely- Nicely Johnson, a fellow gambler. ?We killed it every night,?

Sokolowski said. ?It was nice to have friends in the cast, as it was a refreshing reunion from his recent three year break from the Club?s shows,? he said. He was then asked how often he intended to perform when he returns to which he responded, ?I?m hoping to do two per year.?

Thankfully, his career at the Prep not getting in the way of this other passion.

Sokolowski?s reputation in theater goes back all the way to when he was thirteen years old.

Southwest: the gambling associate and friend of Nathan Detroit, played by John Casertano.

He has maintained the interest ever since, performing in a total of roughly thirty productions.

Sokolowski raved about how much fun it was to perform in this show. He was close with the entire cast, and he had the opportunity to sing the title

This stable resume does not mean taking this to the next level. Sokolowski stated, he ?doesn?t have intentions of making it a career.? He is

comfortable in community theater where there is no added pressure.

When asked about his connection to the Prep?s theater program, the Cape and Sword Drama Society, he says, ?when I went here, I was in 6 shows at the Prep.?

When asked if he still assists Cape and Sword director, Tony Braithwaite, he mentioned that he was more involved up until two years ago; however, he still helps out with Night of Scenes; an event taking place in January, and he has a blast doing it.

If you didn?t have a chance to see Mike Sokolowski in Guys and Dolls, you can see in him in his upcoming performance in the show She Loves Me at the Candlelight Theater in Delaware, which he is also thrilled to appear in. Mr. Sokolowski; a man performing in the classroom, and on the stage.

Introducing The Adventures of Iggy: The (Second) School Mascot

By Liam O. Grugan '19

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M cSeed Shares Steps to Success with BL CC (Photo: CanadianFootballCards.com)

The purpose of the video, according to McSeed, is to stress the importance of self motivation. The lion does not act based off of another animal's actions; the lion acts in order to survive. Self motivation is only one of the many qualities McSeed cited as necessary for success.

Lawrence McSeed, father of Jaden McSeed ?21, is currently the Regional Sales Director in the Neurosurgery department at the Mayo Clinic: one of the world?s leading centers for medical innovation.

McSeed is an alum of the University of Delaware, where he was a football walk-on with an academic scholarship. Despite not receiving an athletic scholarship, McSeed was his team?s captain and starting linebacker by his senior year.

Lawrence McSeed (#31) on his 1997 Canadian Football Card

By Car l Whittington '19 ?Are you a lion, or are you a gazelle?? Lawrence McSeed said to the members of the Black and Latino Cultural Club. The quote was derived from an Eric Thomas motivational speech that McSeed showed the group concerning the difference between these two animals, and their metaphorical meanings.

?The gazelle is running from something,? he says. He continues, ?As soon as the lion stops chasing the gazelle, it stops.?

Thomas goes on to compare this to people who only function with encouragement, rewards, and enticement by others.

In juxtaposition to what he says about gazelles, he states,

?The lion is not running to be rewarded. The lion is running to eat.?

McSeed began his speech by introducing his three steps towards success. McSeed listed the first step towards success as the ?rule of twelve.? ?People judge you from twelve feet away, from twelve inches away, and then by the first twelve words out of your mouth,? he said.

He then elaborated, explaining that people first judge you based off of what they can see from twelve feet away: the way you are dressed and your posture.

Then, he said that people judge you from twelve inches away: if your breath smells, if

your hair is brushed, and how you give a handshake. Lastly, he said that people judge you by the first twelve words that come out of your mouth. ?Everyday is an interview,? he stressed. He continued to explain to the club how important first impressions are. He encouraged the students to think about what their ?brand? is, and if that is how they want people to see them.

He stressed that being associated with positive attributes such as confidence can help on the journey to success.

McSeed?s next step towards success is an acronym: ROADS. According to McSeed, the combination of responsibility, order, attitude, discipline, and spirituality opens the doors to success.

A responsible, composed, positive, and centered person can more easily navigate through the struggles that precede success.

The final step in McSeed?s steps towards success was simple: ?Don?t let someone?s minimum be your maximum,? he said.

McSeed stressed the importance of not allowing other people?s expectations define what you believe you are capable of.

He closed his steps to success by saying, ?You create your own ceiling.?

M eet the Club President: Prep M ed only 4 active members.

Prep Med is the largest academic- interest club at the Prep, with over 200 members and still growing. It?s a community of Prep students who share a common interest in the medical profession and the life sciences that accompany it.

In his junior year, Alex was elected the Vice President of Prep Med and knew he would be the President for the following year by default. In preparation for this he began a serious remodeling of the club.

Together they navigate the complex and demanding landscape of the healthcare system and discover what it will take to become competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. At the head of this organization is Alexander Cabulong ?19.

Alex joined Prep Med after he was already interested in the field of healthcare.

Before joining the club he had already worked as an EMT, volunteered at medical centers, shadowed multiple physicians, and researched as a Summer Fellow at the Penn Medicine Department of Traumatology. It is safe to say he was more than prepared going into his first meeting.

But when Alex joined Prep Med in his sophomore year, the club was seriously struggling to gain a following, with

He conducted surveys to figure out which medical topics most interested students. He also figured out how to organize meetings that would optimize the time allotted to their community hour meetings.

Within just a year, he was able to expand the club from just 4 members to over 200.

Now, Prep Med is trying to find another room besides 301 to have meetings in just so that they can fit more members.

But the great number of participants should not exclude anyone who thinks they may want to join Prep Med. Alex invites them to explore the opportunities that the club has to offer.

Even people uninterested in the career of healthcare can find interest in the investigation of medical related topics.

The goal of the club is not to

(Photo: St. Joe's Prep)

by Chr istopher Zack '20

focus everyone?s life onto their future career in medicine, but just to explore medical topics and facilitate a forum where Prep students can meet with others who share a common interest in these topics.

Although running this club might seem like more work than anyone one person can take on, Alex manages it with the help of his Vice President Matt Marhefka ?19 and his Secretary Chris Zack ?20. After all, Prep Med is not the only focus of Alex?s life.

He is also Co- President of both the Forensics Team and the Prep Writing Lab. For the uninitiated, Prep Forensics develops confident and accomplished public speakers and competes in local, state, and national competitions of speech and debate.

The Writing Lab, moderated

by Mr. Kearney, supports Prep students in their writing projects by pairing them with talented, older Prep students like Alex.

Following high school, Alex plans to continue his passion of studying the classical languages in college. Alex is cur-

Alexander Cabulong '19 during last year's student council elections rently applying to multiple universities that offer unique programs that combine a classics major with a preprofessional track in medicine or law.

When asked about the legacy he plans to leave for Prep Med, he said, ?I intend to leave be-

hind a vibrant Prep Med club that embodies an expansive curiosity and authentic passion for the medical field?.

Until then Alex says he plans to strive for the principles of the Grad at Grad as his time at the Prep comes to a close.

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Wilkommen: 2018 German Exchange Underway

The students from Bonn received a war m welcome at the Prep and have been immer sing themselves in Amer ican culture, both with the help of their progr am director, Her r Schwar z, and on the weekends with their host families.

M ulticultur al Fall Family Welcome and Family Welcome attendance doubled in size compared to its inaugural convention last year for the first time through the initiative of Ms. Porter, who was brand new to the position at that time.

When asked about about the inspiration behind the event, Ms. Porter stated that, ?in a school with over 900 boys, the vast majority of whom are Caucasian, this event is making sure that minority students feel welcome.?

The program recognizes students of color, and understands that they may have needs different from the majority of the student body.

The welcome event meets these needs with distinct programming, recognition and alumni connections. The event was key in helping foster a community and network of multicultural students throughout the school.

Ms. Porter, the Prep's Diversity Director, giving a speech during this year's Multicultural Families Fall Welcome

By Benicio Beatty '21

on Tuesday September 25th.

With the kickoff of the new school year, many facets of The Prep are looking to begin the year on the right foot.

Over 150 people, a mix of students, exchange students, and their families, came out to socialize and have their questions about the program and the year answered.

Ms. Porter and the office for Diversity and Inclusion did just that with the hosting of their annual Fall Multicultural Students and Families Welcome

The event was moved from its prior location in the library to the spacious dining hall be-

cause of the incredible size of the turnout.

With the Mission and Ministry staff and the Alumni Service Corps men in attendance along with Fr. Federico, the event was a success in creating a welcoming space and an evening of fun.

The Multicultural Student

The event began with Ms. Porter addressed everyone with the word ?dumela,? which is a Swahili greeting. This word goes well beyond just saying ?hello.? Ms. Porter says that the word means ?I affirm you, and I see great potential in you.? Dumela emphasizes a spirit of acknowledgement.

After opening remarks and introductions of everyone who made the event possible, Fr. Federico blessed the food and spoke about the value of diversity that brings so much to The Prep.

His message was that the school was a soup, and every person?s goals and contributions make the flavor of the soup rich.

After the blessing, there was a time to socialize over the meal. Following that, there were a few good natured icebreakers and party games that allowed people sitting at the same table to get to know each other.

At the conclusion of the event, Mrs. Wossene, director of international studies introduced herself and the exchange program.

She talked about the exchange students from China, Chile, and Germany, and stressed importance of the international connection to the Diversity Program.

As for the rest of the year you can expect many more events and programs to flow from the office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Ms. Porter says, ?we [Diversity and Inclusion] are developing unique training and programming for the BLCC, exchange students, and the whole student body as well.?

She says that you can expect to see an emphasis on cultural competence at The Prep and in our world. Her goal, she says, is ?to develop Prep students into accepting and competent global citizens."

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By Alexander Cur r ie '21 On October 2nd, you may have run into an unusually large amount of traffic, commotion, road closures and maybe even the new Flyers mascot, Gritty, in Center City and the surrounding area.

Those road closures, residual traffic, and possible Gritty sighting were a result of President Donald Trump?s arrival in Philadelphia - - to an mix of cheers and jeers - - to speak at the National Electrical Contractors Association?s (NECA) annual conference held this year in the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

President Trump?s main reason for his visit was to deliver the keynote address to the convention. The convention consisted of four days of helpful seminars and conferences for electrical contractors across the country, tours of the city, and speakers like David Long, president of NECA, and Jon Dorenbos, former long-snapper for the Eagles.

The convention finally concluded with a performance from the band Foreigner late on October 2nd.

High profile attendees included Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, and a slew of local and national Republican politicians.

During his speech the President touted the US economy?s strong performance over the past two years and credited his administration?s policies for the country?s strong economic growth. ?We are in the midst of a manufacturing renaissance,? said Trump.

He also promoted the rene-

gotiated NAFTA deal recently struck with Canada and Mexico. The president called the United States- Mexico- Canada Agreement, ?the most advanced, modern, and balanced trade agreement ever negotiated.? The president also gave two small business owners and a former member of the Air Force who is currently an apprentice the ability to tell their stories about how his policies have helped them.

(Photo: NJ.com)

President Tr ump: Tour ist in This Town

Meanwhile, students at the Prep had opinions of the president?s recent visit. Reza Ali ?20, president of Prep Democrats said, ?Of course, it's great to see the President in our city.

While I don't agree with his policies, it's good he's giving attention to us."

Ali continues, "However, I think the protests, which included some fantastic Gritty signs, were indicative of what our city represents. Trump's agenda shouldn't fly in the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, and the protests showed that.?

He said of President Trump?s economic policies, ?It was nice to see the President act like he was for the middle class. There were some good personal anecdotes from those claiming that his tax cut helped them, and I have no reason to not believe them. However, by 2027, the top 1% of earners in the USA will receive almost 83% of all the benefits of the said tax cut.?

In closing Reza said, ?All in all, Trump did a good job of rallying his troops. That was his goal, and he achieved it.

However, Trump has disrespected this city before, and a superficial visit won't change that sentiment. Last time I

President Trump during his speech at Philadelphia's Convention Center in Center City checked, Trump lost Philly by over 400,000 votes in 2016. I respect the office of the President, but not the man, and my city has my back on that.?

On the other hand, Thomas Dintino ?19, president of the Prep Republicans, said of Trump?s visit, ?It's great to see President Trump visit Philadelphia to boost electric workers' morales. I hope that everyone in Philly got a chance to listen to the speech, which detailed the nation's recent economic success, with over 600,000 jobs created since January and unemployment at a 49- year low. Although there were many protesters, as expected for the President is in a blue city, it is nice to see people being active in the political realm.?

The president also gave acknowledgement to two Republicans running for office this

November elections.

in the midterm

The first was Lou Barletta, former mayor of Hazleton and current member of the House of Representatives from PA?s 11th district.

He is facing Democratic incumbent Bob Casey for Pennsylvania?s Senate seat.

The other was Glenn Thompson, currently representing PA?s 15th district in the House of Representatives. He is up for re- election this fall against Democrat Susan Boser.

Electricians were not the only ones waiting for President Trump to arrive. A number of protesters camped outside the Convention Center while the president was delivering his remarks. They further disrupted the already logjammed traffic in preparation for the president?s visit around the

Convention Center.

Although no mention was made of the looming confirmation battle of his embattled Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, in the president?s speech, it was a talking point for the protesters.

Some of the protesters even embraced the controversial new Flyers mascot, Gritty, in their rebuke of the president.

Judge Kavanaugh would be confirmed later that week.

After his speech the president got back on Air Force One with a delegation of Mississippi lawmakers notably including Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde Smith (RMS), to fly to Mississippi for a campaign rally. What the visit left in Philadelphia was a disruption in traffic and heightened commotion that slowly cleared in the wake of his exit.

Benj amin Fr anklin Par kway Tur ns 100 Year s Old (Photo: The Philadelphia Tribune)

A conclusion of celebration, on October 26th, the "Parkway SoirĂŠe", will feature music, art, food, and pay- what- you- wish at different foundations and museums, celebrating Philly?s historic and unique culture.

The Parkway is not only a gateway to the city; it is a Philadelphian masterpiece of cultural mecca.

On October 26, 1918, the ?Fairmount Parkway? was officially open to public access; In 1937, the name was altered to honor one of the most honored citizens of Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin.

A view of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway's most valuable assets: The Philadelphia Museum of Art

By Joseph M atthews '19

toric Ben Franklin Parkway.

Last year, on September 8th, the beginning of over a year?s worth of activities marked the 100th Anniversary of the his-

What launched the Parkway?s anniversary, entitled ?Parkway 100? and centered around the theme ?We are

Connected?, was the unveiling of a new mural at Park Towne Place, showcasing abstract Philly and it?s views of the art museum and center city.

The newly named ?Benjamin Franklin Parkway? is one of the finest examples of urban planning and development in the United States, and our city is proud and excited to celebrate its Centennial.

The Barnes Foundation, the breathtaking views of Center

City, the exploring atmosphere of the Franklin Institute, the Fourth of July fireworks celebration, the grace of the Swann Memorial Fountain, the multifarious exhibits and historic pieces in the Art Museum, the Rodin Museum, the Thinker, the 109 flags lining the road to celebrate diversity among cultures, the bike paths behind the Museum lining the Skcyhukll, the Free Library, the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and so much more are why we as a city celebrate this historic event.

The official website for the event Parkway 100 invites Philadelphians to come out next Friday the 26th to ?join us for the SoirĂŠe, where you can dance, eat, toast and play - all in celebration of the 100th birthday of our beautiful Parkway.?

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M ore Than a M ovie: The Hate U Give With an exclusive interview with one of the film's stars Algee Smith (Photo: imdb.com)

same obstacles can be better allies, Smith cites a topic that tends to be controversial: white privilege. ?We?re not asking you to understand completely what we are going through,? he said, ?because there is no way you guys will understand that.?

Smith stressed that a full understanding is not necessary to aid the cause, which, in this case, is stopping police brutality.

Khalil Harris (Algee Smith) and Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg) moments before Khalil is shot by a police officer.

By Car l Whittigton '19 ?This is important,? Algee Smith said, referring to the new feature film The Hate U Give. ?This is a message that?s not just entertainment.? Smith plays Khalil Harris in the film, a young black man who is murdered at the hands of a white police officer.

Based on the bestselling novel by Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give explores the life of Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg), a sixteen year old black girl who is struggling to find her identity while also dealing with trauma from witnessing Khalil's murder.

Starr lives in Garden Heights, a predominantly black, low- income neighborhood; however, she attends Williamson Prep, a majority white high- school 45 minutes away.

Throughout the film, Starr battles between her two realities: "Williamson Prep" Starr and "Garden Heights" Starr.

She makes sure to be "black enough" at home, while pre-

serving a not ?too black? appearance at Williamson Prep.

Khalil?s death forces Starr?s realities to overlap, and she is compelled to find her voice and speak up for Khalil.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Algee Smith and a few other student journalists as he discussed various themes throughout the film. One of the most emotionally compelling parts of the film is Russell Hornsby?s portrayal of Starr?s father, Maverick ?Mav? Carter.

In the film, Mav is a strong father figure who plays a key part in the lives of his children.

The film opens with Mav quizzing Starr, her little brother, Sekani (T.J. Wright), and her older brother, Seven (Lamar Johnson), on the Black Panthers' Ten- Point Program.

This then leads to him giving ?the Talk.? For the majority of America, this entails an awkward conversation about sex, but for Starr, and for many black people across America, ?the Talk? means a conversation about how to survive an altercation with a police offi-

cer.

When asked if he could play any other role in the film, which role would he play, Smith mentioned the character. ?Russell [Hornsby] gave me chills throughout the movie,?

Smith said. He continued, referring to Mav as ?a representation of a real black man that we don't see all of time on screen.?

One of the obstacles Starr faces during this fight between her two realities is managing her relationships with her Williamson Prep friends, including her white boyfriend, Chris (KJ Apa). In avoidance of becoming a ?charity case,?

Starr hides the truth that she was a witness to Khalil?s murder once it reaches the news.

Starr faces issues with her friends who don?t quite understand what she is going through. They say ignorant things such as, ?I don?t see color,? when all Starr needs is to be seen.

When asked how he thinks people who don?t face the

Smith then gave advice to those who wish to be efficient allies. He called them to use whatever privileges they have in order to improve the situation. ?You have a voice to speak about what?s not right in our country,? he said. He urged people to use their voice to help spread the message of those who may not have the same platform.

One of the things that this film does best is give perspective. Director George Tillman Jr., does an amazing job at making Starr a realistic character with the foundation laid

by Angie Thomas. Starr?s perspective is synonymous with most young black teens, especially those who attend predominantly white institutions.

Her perspective escalates to one filled with residual trauma: a perspective that millions of teens relate to that isn?t commonly addressed.

From giving the perspective of an ex- convict father figure who is striving to care for his family to giving the complex perspective of police officers who are in high intensity situations with human biases, the film never has tunnel vision. ?Perspective is everything,?

Smith said during the interview. His character, Khalil, experiences the power of perspective. He is a seventeen year old with a drug addicted mother, a grandmother with cancer, and a little brother to

take care of. He lives in a low income neighborhood, and feels compelled to make money in his neighborhood's most thriving market: narcotics.

It?s learned through his altercations with Starr that Khalil is an average black teenager. He?s kind hearted, funny, and a former Harry Potter fanatic.

However, he?s portrayed in the media in a different light. ?A lot of times when something like this happens,? Smith said, ?We see media criminalization of the black person.? Khalil is no longer an normal teenage boy in the media; he is either a martyr or a gangster.

In the film, as Algee Smith put it, ?there was no punches held.? This rings true as the film has multiple powerful scenes that evoke emotion, including a graphic scene where Khalil loses his life. When Smith was asked why he felt the decision to include this scene, he said, ?This is what it is, and this is how it happens.?

The viewer is forced to watch Khalil fight to breathe.

The viewer is forced to listen to Starr cry, and it is for a reason. Smith went on to say, ?For any type of Khalil in America, when they went through that, it wasn?t less than what it was; it was the full thing.?

The Hate U Give is everything that it should be and more. It sticks to the book in every way it should have. It gives every Starr and every Khalil in the world the recognition and platform that they deserve. The movie's title is a reference to Tupac's "T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E.", and his belief that social ills eventually hurt us all. The Hate U Give accurately portrays the victims Tupac was referring to: the youth who have received hate and apathy from society.

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The Hawkword Sp o o ky Ed it io n

Cr uciver balist: Fr ank Coyne '19 Across 4. Clown from recent horror film remake 5. Satirical Halloween classic 7. This fall fixture is really a fruit 9. Who ya gonna call?

11. Netflix show about unusual stuff 13. Aerosmith song inspired by ?Young Frankenstein?

Note: Spaces not included

14. ?_____? the friendly ghost 15. Prankster?s weapon on Mischief Night

Down 1. World?s most popular album 2. Thriller set in the Overlook Hotel

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

3. Alternative to a trick 6. 1962 classic Halloween tune 8. Mythical dweller of the Pine Barrens 10. Home country of the Count 12. Love or hate this triangle candy 16. Fall themed beverage, abbreviated

Faculty Gr id

By M atthew Cor r '22

I f you were to go out for Halloween this year, what would you be?

Dunkin' Donuts, Star bucks, or Wawa?

Do you have a hidden talent? I f so, what is it?

I f you could grow up in any decade, which would it be?

Did you have a nickname growing up? I f so, what was it

M r Pohlig '02

M s. Weed

M r. Gambone

M r. Dougher ty '93

Homer - the bard, not the cartoon

For my Halloween costume, I'd be something to do with maps

A Pennsylvania colonial farmer of the 18th century

Mr. Mullen

Generally, none of the Trust no one and make above. Although, I do Starbucks because of the your own love Wawa during espresso Hoagiefest I can have a Frisbee catch by myself

440s BCE

Mudpuddles

Not Starbucks

No

I'm afraid I don't have any hidden talents or superpowers

No special talent whatsoever

Too many to choose from

I would stick with the 90s: vaccines and good music

The 80s

You really can't beat my last name

Just "Mike," although, my grandfather regularly called me "Micky D," for some reason

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Chr is Evans Puts Down the Shield

Evans has starred as Captain America from 2011, with his first Marvel movie: Captain America: The First Avenger.

He has been a part of a trilogy and the 4 Avengers movies .

Captain America has grown from an experiment to inspire

the United States during World War II to one of the Earth?s mightiest defenders, going up against Thanos and holding his own in Avengers: Infinity War. His story arc has been one that is pretty interesting, and it can be argued that his trilogy is the best yet in the MCU. Evans has said in interviews that if Marvel were open to it, he would renew his contract and continue the role. This is probably not going to happen, as Marvel will want to move on with their story lines and characters; Evans will be moving onto other roles in show business as well. He has directed and starred in Before We Go and missed the press tour for Infinity War, because he was acting on Broadway in the play Lobby Hero. It should also be noted that Robert Downey Jr., who plays Iron Man, convinced Evans to accept the role of Captain America, as he initially turned it down due to anxiety and the time commitment. Yet, there is no doubt Evans has not regretted taking the role one bit.

With it pretty much being

(Photo: Focus Features

October 4, 2018 was a pretty sad day for most fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Chris Evans, who is well known for his role as Captain America, tweeted that it was his last day and thanked everyone who he has worked with: ?Officially wrapped on Avengers 4. It was an emotional day to say the least.

Playing this role over the last 8 years has been an honor. To everyone in front of the camera, behind the camera, and in the audience, thank you for the memories! Eternally grateful.? It wasn?t that big of a shock to the fans, as it was well known that Evans? contract on the character is done in 2020. Also, on September 14th, he tweeted a picture of him and his dog with the caption ?Senior Year. #A4.?

(Photo: Marvel)

By Rocco Spadea '20

On October 4th, the acclaimed superhero actor concluded his most famous role after 8 years of filming confirmed that Captain America will be leaving the MCU, there are many theories as to what Marvel will do to the character. One theory has to do with time travel and Steve Rogers going back with Peggy Carter. Another, is that Steve Rogers will simply walk

away from being Captain America and try to live a normal life. A final theory that is very big is that Captain America will sacrifice himself for the Soul Stone in Avengers 4.

In all, Captain America leaves the MCU and the

character will be greatly missed and won?t be the same without Chris Evans in the role. There is a lot of excitement to see what is to come in the MCU with Avengers 4, and most fans look forward to see what Evans has in store for his career.

Venom (Almost) L ives Up to Hype

By Chr istopher Zack '20

For those of you who don?t already know, Venom is the Marvel Universe?s first ever movie centered entirely around a super-villain. The titular protagonist of the movie is an alien ?symbiote,? from an unnamed comet that is brought back to Earth along with three other specimens by Carlton Blake, owner of the Life Foundation. Blake?s original goal was to investigate life beyond Earth in order to find a future for humanity. However, in his efforts, Blake may have gone a little too far in bringing these aliens back home. These symbiotes are intelligent beings that need to bond with humans in order to survive in Earth?s atmosphere. Without spoiling too much of the movie, the symbiote that calls itself ?Venom,? bonds with an intrepid investigative journalist named Eddie Brock, played by the English actor Tom Hardy.

Although Venom is violent and wants to kill every living thing in sight, Brock slowly helps

(Photo: Sony Pictures

A gigantic alien-human hybrid that rips peoples heads off and makes smart-alec comments at the same time -- who wouldn?t like that? Apparently, almost every critic who has watched Venom so far. Let?s talk about why exactly that is.

him to understand the difference between good and evil. Together, Venom and Brock work together to fight another symbiote named ?Riot,? who has plans to take over the Earth with his symbiote friends from his home comet.

Altogether, Venom puts in a great effort, but leaves something to be desired. It struggles to find a single tone between comedy, horror, and a romantic story of redemption.

At one moment, Venom?s witty remarks to Brock will have the audience laughing their heads off, but a minute later they are cringing as Venom bites a police officer?s head off.

However, besides some of Venom?s gory humor, most of the jokes in the movie failed to register with the audience.

Although the film struggles with a clunky script and clambers to find just one genre to fit in, Tom Hardy puts forth an amazing performance. The actor?s English accent never interfered with Eddie Brock?s exemplary Queens accent. His mannerisms and dialogue with his alien counterpart perfectly captures the refreshing twist of a villain learning to be the good guy. If you are a fan of the Marvel Universe, I definitely encourage you to go

Venom stars Tom Hardy and explores the backstory of the infamous parasitic Spiderman villain. see Venom. Although Sony Pictures is unable to capture that perfect union between action-packed and funny that almost every Marvel production is able to produce, Venom is still a fun spinoff

that every Marvel fan should see. Also, if Venom does well enough in the box offices, fans can expect to see a sequel with another symbiote villain that is indirectly announced through the first of the films two post-credit scenes.

7/10

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Tha Carter V: Wor th the Wait

By Car l Whittington ?19 In recent years, the face of music has completely shifted.

Hip-hop, R& B, and more specifically, ?Trap? has completely taken over the charts and redefined popular music. 2018 itself has already seen an abundance of acclaimed albums of these genres.

Artists who dominate these genres like Beyonce, Drake, Eminem, J. Cole, and more have released chart topping albums this year. Included amongst these 2018 releases was arguably one of the most anticipated albums in the last eight years.

When fans enjoyed Lil Wayne?s 2013 album, I Am Not a Human: Part II, they did not expect the wait for the next album would be five years.

Wayne went through grueling legal battles concerning the rights to his music and the music of his signed artists: Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, etc. Wayne filed a lawsuit against Birdman, his label boss at Cash Money

Records, for fifty-one million dollars, while fighting to release Tha Carter V: an album he promised his fans in 2013.

Carter V would be released on the 28th: his birthday.

These legal battles did not stop with lawsuits as Birdman and Young are currently under criminal investigation for a 2015 shooting of Lil Wayne?s tour bus. Young Thug?s former manager has already been arrested and sentenced to twenty years in prison.

As expected, Tha Carter V was received amazingly well, topping the Billboard 200 charts with 480,000 equivalent album units in its first week.

Not only did Tha Carter V have the third biggest album debut of 2018, but the album is the second biggest streaming of all time, with about 488 million streams.

The obstacles that Wayne had to overcome to be able to finally release Tha Carter V made its delivery even more powerful. Not long after Wayne was officially released from his Cash Money record deal, he announced that Tha Carter V would arrive soon.

This was followed by speculation that he would release his album on September 21st, and alleged album covers being spread on Twitter.

With almost no promotion, no singles, and a large gap between albums, Wayne managed to have 22 of 23 tracks chart on the Billboard 100 chart. With ten songs in the Top 40 and 4 songs in the Top 10, Wayne became the second act to debut four songs in the top 10 after Drake. With ?Mona Lisa? debuting at No. 2 and ?Don?t Cry? debuting at No. 5, Wayne became the first act to have two tracks debut in the Top 5 simultaneously.

No album materialized on the 21st, leaving a lot of fans disappointed, though everyone was relieved and excited when Wayne posted a video on his Instagram announcing that Tha

Regardless of commercial success, the album remains a gem. Rolling Stone magazine reviewed the album, saying, ?It?s an album full of fire and passion from an artist who

already sparked a viral challenge on social media called the ?Uproar Challenge,? stemming from New York dancers who initially posted a video on Instagram.

While some artists tend to sacrifice original style to conforming to current trends, Wayne stays true to his unique metaphor filled southern rap style. Even in songs like ?Let It Fly,? featuring Travis Scott, Wayne dances on a trap beat without abandoning his distinctive flow and infamous punchline style.

Other, less obvious, radio hits like ?Mona Lisa,? featuring Kendrick Lamar, are arguably the more memorable tracks on the album. ?Mona Lisa? depicts the story of a woman setting men up to be robbed. Wayne easily throws in double entendres while seamlessly switching flows.

Tha Carter V delivers a level of vulnerability and maturity that only heightens the already acclaimed album. There are songs like ?Let It All Work Out,? where Wayne artfully addresses his attempted suicide at age twelve. He says, ?I didn?t die, but as I was dying God came to my side and we talked about it. He sold me another life and made me a prophet.?

Then there are tracks like ?Famous,? featuring his daughter, Reginae Carter, where he addresses the pressures and difficulties fame has placed on him and his family. He says, ?And I?m sittin? here reading what was written ?bout what I do, what I didn?t. I ruined relationships before my image.?

(Photo: Complex)

(Photo: FilmMagic)

Weezy fans are thrilled about the long-awaited album.

doesn?t have anything left to prove.? Wayne did not disappoint, delivering a composed album with sharpened rap skills and an honest mind.

After the vulnerable songs lie the easy radio hits like ?Uproar,? which was produced

by Swizz Beatz. The song

His playful double entendres contain lines such as, ?They started French kissing so they didn?t see moi.? From both rappers lyrical content, to Kendrick?s brave take on his verse, the song is like almost no other rap song.

While he doesn?t stray too far from his roots, Wayne dabbled further into R& B on songs like ?Dark Side of the Moon,? featuring Nicki Minaj, the only member of the Young Money trio to make it on the album. Not only was the song a versatile move for Wayne, but the soft and comforting yet seamless production makes the song a masterpiece, with surprising vocals from Minaj.

Lil Wayne has been established as a great long before the release of Tha Carter V, and with the release of this album he has only solidified his place amongst rap royalty.

Ring Recap: K habib vs. M cGregor

By Pat Diviny '19 UFC 229 was an ultimate showdown between two world class fighters: Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The anticipation leading up to the fight was filled with drama.

With Khabib?s perfect record intact and McGregor being one of the most prominent UFC fighters in recent memory, the fight was destined to be exhilarating.

The drama leading up to the fight escalated due to the Conor McGregor bus incident.

Conor McGregor got into an altercation with Kahbib?s team, words were exchanged and the situation resulted into McGregor throwing a chair at Kahbib?s team bus. The heated situation was turned into a firestorm on social media.

McGregor avoided jail time by accepting a plea deal, which entailed in him receiving community service. Through all the drama, both fighters were very hungry to get after it in the Octagon on Saturday, October 6.

The UFC 229 press conferences began to take place weeks before the fight, which increased the tension between both fighters. The press conferences were building the excitement of UFC fans across the world due to the consistent banter about the fighters. The opportunity to attack the opponent with words was set by these press conferences, as McGregor and Khabib exchanged harsh blows at one another.

McGregor is known for being extremely ruthless with his banter when approaching these press conferences.

McGregor has a unique style of trying to get into the opponent's head in a sense and throw his opponent off game.

McGregor attacked Khabib several times with words about their past altercations. Khabib remained in control of his emotions to the point where he looked totally composed. The standoff between McGregor and Khabib for the cover photo of the fight displayed the fire in both fighters' eyes, further enhancing the burgeoning

intensity. They were ready to take each other on.

The fight was held at T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the most prominent location for the UFC, hosting most of the top fights at this arena. Round one began with the crowd erupting from their seats.

The atmosphere in Las Vegas was electric -- some would say you could cut it with a knife.

The majority of the fight was composed of take down offensive moves by Khabib, but McGregor is known for his speed and ability to win fights by knockouts. It was clear that the fight was not going in favor of McGregor due to his lack of abilities in ground fighting.

However, McGregor performed great defensive moves during the fight to outlast Khabib and to attempt to run out the clock on the first two rounds. During the third round is when the fight hit a minor turning point; McGregor was able to land crucial punches and ultimately avoid several takedown moves from Khabib. McGregor then started

Khabib celebrates victory over McGregor to lose stamina as it became more clear that Khabib was dominating the hard fought battle. Khabib?s persistence in his ability for takedowns ultimately enabled him to have great success in the Octagon.

Khabib absolutely dominated the fourth round and eventually won the match by submission using a rear naked choke with 3.03 seconds left in the round.

Through all the drama and hype, Khabib was able to execute his gameplan by exposing the weaker sides of Mcgregor?s fighting ability.

After the submission, chaos erupted as Khabib?s team went after McGregor and attacked him. The ring was crowded with security guards and law enforcement. The situation was controlled after the brief chaotic event. There is a possibility that Khabib?s title could be revoked due to the chaos. After the fight on social media, McGregor tweeted; ?Good Knock.

Looking forward to the rematch.? This leaves UFC fans hanging on the edge of their seats in hope for both fighters to square off again in the Octagon.

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DEBATE: Best Way to Spend Halloween Night?

Costume Par ty: and down stairs as your body is constantly telling you to stop, Spooky season is upon us! relax, and enjoy the holiday is The leaves are falling and Hal- taxing and monotonous. Not loween hype is in full swing. only is trick-or-treating physiThe Halloween season entails cally grueling, but it is truly different types of celebration. dependent on the weather.

The two main events that celeThe weather in the fall is brate Halloween traditions are very unpredictable and it can trick- or- treating and costume affect trick-or-treating by turnparties. These events give peoing a highly anticipated ?enple a sense of joy and creativjoyable? event into a complete ity during the fall. However, I and utter disaster. Not only do believe that costume parties are you run the risk of your cossuperior to trick-or-treating. tume or your stash of candy Trick-or-treating is physi- being drenched in water and cally taxing. The whole night ruined, you might have to you are required to lug around drudge through soggy grass, a huge bag of candy as you walk around freezing cold the navigate from house to house. whole night, or endanger yourThe endless cycle of going up self in the event of a storm of

By Pat Diviny '19

some sort. No matter the kind, bad weather can ruin your holiday evening if you decide to trick- or- treat. In other words, there are too many factors necessary to execute a successful trick- or- treating event that make this activity, which isn?t entirely enjoyable to begin with, not worth the risk.

Costume parties have the unique ability to release the inner creativity of one?s personality. The joy of creating a costume or seeing the reaction to the costumes of everyone at the party is priceless. The costume party is enjoyed at the comfort of a house, which does not depend on the unpredictability of the weather.

Instead of hoping that you get your favorite candy by choosing which house you think that you will get it at, or going into a random neighborhood blind without doing the proper research and ending up with a toothbrush or healthy snack, you can buy candy that everyone enjoys, satisfying your company?s desire for Halloween candy and avoiding the candy complaints that accompany trick- or- treating. By nature of its venue, a costume house party allows you to take in the impressive costumes of others and show off your own.

On the other hand, trick- ortreating prevents one from seeing as many costumes due to

the large space of a neighborhood or town.

The costume party also allows one to enjoy Halloween music and movies due to the abundance of entertainment that a house encourages. The house can be decorated in a particular theme to enhance the overall Halloween experience.

People can also enjoy refreshments not available to those roaming the town the whole night scavenging for candy.

Costume parties are the way to enjoy your Halloween season to its fullest potential, so get your creative juices flowing and attempt to impress your peers at a costume party this spooky_season.

Tr ick-Or-Treating: and siblings, demanding candy, and not be viewed as a danger Every child raised in the to society. It is a time where United States remembers the kids can be kids. late nights of October 31st, Children are able to go up wandering the streets, seeing strange creatures shuffle from and down their block and one neighbor to the next with neighboring streets searching sacks of sugar flung over their for the Holy Grail of rewards, shoulders. This is trick- or- the king- sized bars. Finding treating: the quintessential one of these houses as a kid is one of the most important parts Halloween activity. of the night. The only thing No other holiday tradition that can even compete with can compete with its bizarre this is the late night sweets nature and jovial excitement. trading.

Halloween night is a time Those who went trick- orwhere you can act wild, sprinttreating all sit down later that ing house to house with friends

By K evin L atu '19

evening to exchange goods, bargaining for their desired treat. The entire time is spent angling for Kit- Kats and Crunch bars, trying not to lose any M& M?s in the process.

Friends will betray each other in a heartbeat for one extra Starbursta. Even with all the tension of bartering, everyone still enjoys themselves; there are no losers on Halloween, except for the parents, left with their children?s unwanted Whoppers and Almond Joys.

Ricky Weipz ?19 once said, ?[Whoppers and Almond Joys] cannot be considered candy.

They are awful. I have never seen anyone under the age of 40, knowingly, eat them.?

The costumes are the standout of the night. They can range from the uninspired to wonderfully imaginative, from the local sports team star athlete to the headless horseman.

No matter what a kid dresses up as, even ?someone who forgot a costume,? they will not be denied the opportunity to participate in trick-or-treating.

For this one night, a child of any age has only to say ?Trick or Treat? and they re-

cieve candy with the added bonus of being able to dress up as anything in their imagination.

Even parents of children not aged 7- 12 love trick- ortreating. They get to dress their babies as pumpkins and show everyone else how adorable their children are. They also reminisce about their youth as they see neighborhood? kids in costumes joyfully asking for candy, just as they once did.

Throughout the entire night, everyone has an energy and optimism that can only be felt while_trick-or-treating.

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14 | Opinion/Debate

Editor ial: Time for Us to Talk about Justice K avanaugh In the summer of 1982, two students from an all-boys Jesuit college-preparatory school allegedly drank alcohol to the point of inebriation, pushed a student from a local girls' school into a bedroom, and sexually assaulted her. The girl, having drunk one beer, had been looking for the bathroom. And for having made this mistake, a young girl was allegedly jumped upon, groped, and grinded against in what was an attempted instance of rape. The girl, now, thirty-six years later, a psychologist, still claims to remember the uproarious, maniacal laughter she heard as a boy muffled her screams with his hand and another stood looking on.

Thus, the boy in question, Brett Kavanaugh, now a Supreme Court justice, is still haunted by an action that may or may not have taken place when he was 17. This is not an attempt to take a political stance; this is neither an attack on Dr. Ford nor on Justice Kavanaugh, and this is not a report to prove the guilt of either party. This is the start of the conversation we've never had, but have always needed. This is the call to justice for every bystander, victim, and abuser. This is the lesson we're no longer going to learn the hard way.

L iam O. Gr ugan '19: Can we just discuss this? I have seen in my time here and abroad things that have terrified me, that have disgusted me, that have nearly broken me; but I've never known what 1 in 5 women have, do, and will. I've never known what it's like to be raped. I've never known the feeling of being truly helpless as a person twice my weight forced himself on me. (In fact, only 1 out of every 71 men ever will.) But what I realized recently is that I never actually learned about the reality of any of this until after I started going out: I, like most, if not all, of you, was forced to rely on my own teenage judgment.

This is the same level of judgment we deem unfit to rent a car. How the hell can we trust it with a human being, but draw the line at a Prius?

I've personally had the benefit of being raised by strong women (to whom there is nothing to give but respect), but nobody ever told me explicitly how to spot consent until I was a junior. To date, I've never thoroughly had "The Talk" in a classroom because it's always turned into an uncomfortable lesson on anatomy. We're always taught how to do it, but never when. Gentlemen, Georgetown Prep, St. Joe's Prep, and Fordham Prep are each tied to one another by a lot more than their population and mission: it's about time we took notice.

Lucretia's been raped; the prophets are crying; and the people are rioting. Let's stop this here.

David J. M cCabe '19: I was talking with a female friend recently and we wound up on the topic of the Kavanaugh hearing and how American culture approaches the issue of rape. The differences with which men and women view rape both astonish and sadden me. This is a paraphrasing of what her point of view was: "Generally, when young girls reach a certain age, they are given a talk from their parents about what to do in terrifying situations and how to avoid being raped or killed by creepy men. Young boys get a different talk.

Generally, they are more often to be told how rape ruins lives. They are told how rape stains reputations and prevents him from ever living a normal life again." Both of these lessons are precautionary and both are about self-preservation in nature, but one is about preservation of life and well-being while the other is preservation of social status and repute. That right there is the heart of the issue. The fact that we as a society feel compelled to tell two different cautionary tales points out a systemic problem in need of eradication. My hope is that we as a Prep community are not ashamed or embarrassed to have open, honest discussion about what is happening right now in the world.

Joseph C. Scott ´19: There is an epidemic of disregard for the severity of sexual assault and the intense, paralyzing effect it can have on victims. To sexually abuse someone is to undermine their humanity, making them feel objectified and belittled. Beyond that, trauma is present in survivors almost every time. It is true that 94% of rape victims experience PTSD symptoms, but that is not just a statistic. If each of us, as male high-schoolers, were to ask girls our age about their experience, an overwhelming majority would no doubt be able to provide personal examples of this problem. Real people are affected by this, at worrying rates. It is embarrassing that the there is such a wide-spread lack of understanding in the US. The fact that so many are willing to overlook guilt or even possible guilt of such a heinous crime is worrying, and is overdue for change. With more open mindedness to learning about the topic, discussion can take place , and these problems can be fixed.

(Photo: Albert Greene)

We Need to Star t Respecting the Bathrooms

The Viliger Hall 2nd floor bathroom was discovered to be vandalized on Oct. 4th.

By Patr ick Adams '19 Dean Greene recently wrote in an email to the student body, ?Words cannot describe the disappointment that I have with you regarding how you take care of your school. The

destruction of this bathroom stall door was intentional and totally uncalled for. This was no accident.?

Unfortunately, I fear Dean Greene is completely correct.

As a senior, I have constantly

observed the absolute disrespect with which students at the Prep treat the bathrooms, especially the 2nd floor Villager Hall bathroom. I?d hoped that warnings, the removal of paper towels, or general maturity would eventually dissuade people from this shameful behavior, but disrespect for the school and maintenance staff continues to constitute the way we use the bathroom facilities.

Trivial compared to the recent happenings, but still nothing to be proud of, is the fact that posters are routinely torn down by ne'er- do- wells from all grades and stuffed into urinals, toilets, and shredded on the floor. Additionally, unlike the other bathrooms, the Villager bathroom has air hand dryers instead of paper towels.

The reason there are no paper towels in the Villager bathroom is because of a similar pattern of disrespect and lack of maturity.

This was an issue in 2016 when the Dean Greene emailed the school a message similar to the one we recently received. ?This year we had paper towel dispensers placed in the bathrooms. The hope was that you, as responsible young adults, would act appropriately. As high school students our bathrooms should never have paper towels thrown on the floor or left in the sink.? Despite their ineffectiveness and significant

time consumption compared to paper towels, the school was forced to provide us solely with air hand dryers due to our conduct in the Villager bathroom.

And now the student vandals of the Prep have outdone themselves in the worst of ways, completely destroying a stall door, ripping down whatever possible, and reaching a level of destruction and vandalism that has never before been seen at the Prep and that is truly disappointing.

It would seem that there is a pattern here at the Prep. A pattern of disrespect for our school, our bathrooms, and our staff (especially the custodial workers). How can we be men for and with others if we act as boys unable to even clean up after ourselves?

This also extends to the lunchroom. Again, last year in April Dean Greene had to reprimand us for our immaturity saying, ?[You] are expected to clean up after yourselves before you leave the dining hall.

The conditions of the tables and amount of trash left behind is unacceptable. It is your responsibility (not facilities) to clean your tables.?

In a school where we have multiple state champion sports teams in the last year alone, where we have multiple National Merit Scholars, and

where we have multiple students attending the best colleges in the world, this pattern of disrespect makes no sense and is inexcusable. We are a college preparatory school hoping to shape students to be loving individuals who positively impact the world around them. This Jesuit ideal extends to the Prep, its facilities, and its employees, and should be taken into consideration by those who unabashedly destroy Prep bathrooms.

Students who destroy the bathrooms are destroying a building and environment that I love so much. When you disrespect the bathrooms or the lunchroom you are not just disrespecting Dean Greene or Mr. Monroe, you are disrespecting the larger Prep community - - those who walk by, use, and, most importantly, clean those bathroom facilities.

The destruction of school property is no small or laughing matter. I am ashamed to say that a select population of Prep students have still not learned to treat this building and its inhabitants with respect. I implore those who?ve witnessed, tolerated, or committed these acts to consider the scope of their actions and the consequences that will ensue if we don?t collectively put an end to this shameful behavior.

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A Chilean Reflection on the United States

By Joel Falcon '20

it?s much different from my home country of Chile.

harm around them on the streets.

class. So you have more free time for other other activities.

the warm greetings that bring strangers together in Chile.

The door of the plane opened and I immediately felt a difference in the air. It was America, inviting me to join to this country and the Prep for four months. I was extremely excited; I?d waited endlessly for this moment to arrive.

However, I didn?t expect everything would be as ideal as the images I?d painted in my head. An entirely different national and school culture was ahead of me, and having learned a lot since my arrival in August, I can now say that

One aspect of American culture that blew my mind was the confidence that people have in their community.

When Americans are walking down the city street, it?s clear that they feel safe. Americans don?t always assume something will go wrong or someone will swindle them. This astonished me. The culture in Chile and in other Latin American countries, however, is one of mistrust. Chileans are more on edge about potential

The school system has also astonished me. As a Chilean student, it has been a tough transition, due to the fact that we were not used to the rigor of the Prep. For those not accustomed to it, the Prep?s intensity can be overwhelming.

Homework here can make or break your final grade and will slowly drain your energy and take up most of your free time.

In Chile, on the other hand, the only homework you have to do is work you didn?t finish in

A big difference between the American and Chilean cultures is the closeness among people.

In my country, it is normal and socially acceptable to greet women by kissing them once on the cheek or to greet men with a hug, even if you?re meeting someone for the first time. Meanwhile, Americans are more conscious of personal space when meeting someone, which from my Chilean viewpoint is a colder way to start a relationship that differs from

In spite of the differences that I have noticed between the cultures, I have had a great time transitioning to life in America. The people at the Prep have made me feel at home, but it is a new concept of home: the American home, which completely differs from the Chilean one, but has its advantages - - advantages that have lead me to fulfill the ?American dream? at the Prep.

Fr ies Are M ore Expensive: Now, it's Per sonal

By Ned Bur ke '19 Prep students are routinely shocked and angered by the rising prices in the Dining Hall and the vending machines of the Prep. I have recently been informed that fries, previously priced at $1.75, will now set a student back $2. And I also noticed that, at a vending machine, a zero had been slashed and replaced with a three, taking a bottle of water from $1 to $1.30. No, they do not even care enough to change the actual printed number. Instead, they used a Sharpie. Although these may seem like relatively small price changes, the student body is displeased with the rising prices. One of the biggest complaints with Sage when it first came to the Prep in Fall 2016 was that the prices were too high. And three years in, the prices continue to rise, a trend which is increasingly agitating the students.

When I asked, many students at the Prep were quick to express their feelings about the

prices. Joe McCabe ?20 said, ?I am as hungry as I am outraged.? This sentiment is in reference to how buying a sustaining lunch at an affordable price is not easy in the Prep Dining Hall. Other students are offended by the prices, as if Sage hopes that the student body simply will not notice.

Liam Grugan ?19 exclaimed, ?It?s insulting!? Some students have noticed a trend between rising prices and deteriorating quality. Joel Marlapudi ?19 said, ?As a senior, I?ve had food from Aramark and Sage.

With Sage, we were promised better- priced food and for the first year, we saw that, but

now, the food isn?t how it used to be and the prices have increased. So why do we pay more money for lower quality food?? Other students have also noticed the deterioration of the fries since the beginning of the year, recognizing them as ?soggy and gross.? I have never seen so many students so eager to express their bitterness at any situation, which only goes to show how pressing the matter is in the eyes of the student body.

Not only are the Dining Hall prices somewhat high, they are also inconsistent. Buying the combo meal is also a necessity

because if you don?t, a $5 meal can turn into a $9 dollar meal, all because you wanted a Wawa drink instead of a fountain drink. Because of this, I often feel forced to buy the combo meal just for the sake of money rather than actual choice. This inconsistency is frustrating and costly. I am also irritated by the change in price of water bottles from the vending machine, from $1 to $1.30.

The price has always been $1 for as long as I can remember, so to change it now upsetting, especially considering that water is free from the water station. It is also annoying that it has to be changed to $1.30, as

opposed to $1.25, which would be much easier to make and receive change for. As I consider why the prices are continually rising, I wonder what the reasoning is. Does Sage think we will not notice? Do they simply assume that we will buy their food anyway, no matter the price? A more apathetic person might say, ?It?s 25 cents. Just pay it.? Yet for many Prep students, the simple principle behind the prices is what really hurts. And while a quarter here and there may seem like a small difference, what?s to stop the prices from being raised even higher?

Fries in the Dining Hall will now cost $2 and this disgruntled student voices his opinion.

College Star ts Here: College Applications Suffer

By Fr ank Coyne '19 The Prep is very obviously a college preparatory school, meaning that each and every student should be thoroughly prepared for their transition to college by the time they graduate. This is, of course, the case, as no other school offers such a rigorous and complete academic environment. But does any of that matter if students are struggling to apply to their list of schools?

A combination of schoolwork, sports, and extracurricular activities are enough to stress even the best of students; college only adds to that stress,

making the first semester of senior year the hardest time for students. What can the Prep do to make our lives a little easier while we are bombarded with deadlines and supplementals?

Robbie Calabro ?19 said, ?I think seniors should be allowed to skip some limited class time while applying to colleges.? Unfortunately, this idea probably won?t get very far, but there are alternatives that could achieve a similar effect. For instance, there could be a limit to written homework for seniors. A major part of the college application process is writing supplementals and essays for each school; some-

thing that is hampered by teachers assigning busywork every night.

Seniors?lives revolve around application deadlines, which are the most chaotic days for some students. Even for those who don't wait until the last minute, deadlines are full of reviewing and re- reviewing every detail to ensure that nothing has been missed. Why does this matter?

Let?s say there is a major test or project that coincides with one of these dates. In the event of these two intimidating situations falling on the same day, students face the dilemma of prioritizing one over the other.

Inevitably, either the test or the application will be turned in without the students best work.

An easy solution to this problem is marking these application deadlines as non- testing days for senior classes. Because there are only a handful of these days, it will not be a hindrance to the teachers?abilities to effectively teach the material.

Arguably the most significant challenge faced by seniors is having midterms before our winter break. The prospect of studying for six or seven cumulative tests and submitting a majority of your applications at the same time sounds over-

whelming, to say the least. It may not be practical for midterms to be changed back for the sake of the seniors, but it should absolutely be noted that this time presents a great deal of stress for them.

From writing recommendations to reading students? essays, teachers are enormously helpful in the college process and are generally very understanding of the impact it has on their students. That said, there should be more changes made to the school as a whole to lessen the load on students who are finishing their preparation for life after the Prep.

Want to take out an ad in The Hawkeye? Contact Andrew K oh '19. andrew.koh@sjprephawks.org

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The Hawk: The M an Behind The M ask (Photo: St. Joe's Prep)

Hawk Outfit Donned By... Who Knows?

By Nico Sammar tino '19

learn a bit more about this topic, the identity of the person For those of you who don?t who is hidden underneath the know, the Hawk mascot for mascot outfit, and why his sports events is a student in a identity concerns people. costume. I, like most, was shocked and confused when I Most students aren?t worried learned of this news, but in my that the Hawk is more than just distraught state, I decided to a costume, rather, they?re con-

cerned with who is in the costume, a detail that changes from one game to the next.

There is no student with the set position and title of the Hawk for any sports season, school year, or other length of time for which one would expect one permanent person to don the outfit. This is unusual because Prep pride is taken very seriously at many school wide events such as the football and basketball games. Students make an effort to show up in large numbers and even organize "Blackouts" in support of Prep teams, as seen at the recent football game against La Salle. The Hawk is all over shirts and posters to resemble the power and meaning of St. Joe?s Prep. So how come the man in the mascot is not a big deal anymore for major sports events where Prep pride is at its strongest? Arguably the most important part of any school's team spirit is the mascot, who gets the ground roaring, entertains spectators, and is a supposed embodiment of the entire student body and

larger Prep community. The person underneath the costume, then, is exemplifying the school with every action he makes -- an important duty and respectable job to have. And yet it no longer gets the respect and praise it deserves.

For the longest time in Prep history, the school would host auditions for a student to be the Hawk for a given school year, representing his classmates and the school?s image. Students would take this position very seriously and it would be considered a really great accomplishment to be the face of the Hawk. Well, not so much today. The Prep now just asks students to volunteer if they are going to be at the game or if they would like to do it for an upcoming event.

Now, the issue doesn?t sound like it?s a case of missing Prep pride because students clearly plaster the Hawk?s picture on shirts and other signs in order to show enthusiasm for the school and support the athletic teams. The issue seems to be

the lack of knowledge about the Hawk and the significance of being it. Many students aren?t aware that auditions used to be a tradition, and a well respected one at that.

In order to clear the air for those who do know about this issue, the Prep just has to make more students aware of this possible position. Student Council should host the auditions sometime in the near future, which they are planning on doing. If not prolonged, this should be an easy fix to the lack of consistency and respectability of the Hawk and will bring back more energy and spirit to the games, simply through the mascot?s work.

So, long story short, the Hawk has not died -- the Hawk never dies. It is just on a hiatus, waiting for a glorious, chosen return to the student body. Prep pride and school spirit will forever be strong, students just need to be informed about the importance that the Hawk holds on and off the_field.

I ndigenous People's Day or Columbus Day: Which Do You Celebr ate?

Indigenous People?s Day, an official holiday, was celebrated all over the country on Monday October 8th. It has continued to gain popularity and has sparked national debate since its first celebration in 1992, the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus. The intention of the holiday, which shares the second Monday in October with Columbus Day, is to remember and celebrate their culture and rich tradition.

Over the years, it has taken on

a counter- Columbus day meaning and seeks to raise awareness in the educational system about the indigenous people who owned this land before us. Many people believe that observing Columbus Day supports the atrocities committed by the explorer, such as the genocide of the Native Americans, the spread of disease, and enslavement. They feel that celebrating this holiday demeans indigenous cultures even further. In many schools across the country, students are taught about this age of explo(Photo: John Greim)

Monument to Christopher Columbus in Barcelona, Spain

ration from a Euro- centric point of view, only focusing on the downfalls and tragedies faced by the indigenous people. Indigenous People's Day seeks to change that, by implementing educational programs and raising awareness about the achievements and accomplishments of the people who existed on this continent far before any Europeans set foot on it.

Although the official holiday gained momentum in the early 90s, the formal discussions started twenty years prior, spawned by the questions people had asked for generations even before that. In the last forty years, many protests have taken place geared toward the replacement of Columbus Day with what they feel is a more rich history of true American ideals. Around 1992, Berkeley, California became the flagship city to take action and raise awareness. The idea spread and has now resulted in the official recognition of Indigenous People?s Day in South Dakota, as well as the replacement of Columbus Day with smaller, tribal celebrations in some states.

Across the country, Monday October 8th was filled with festivities, educational activities, and tribal pride. Some communities held food and school supply drives to aid local Native American tribes that are struggling severely, while others took the time to learn more about who once owned

(Photo cour tesy of Benicio Beatty)

By Benicio Beatty '21

Statue of Pennacook cheif, Papisse Conewa, in Edson Cemetery, Lowell, Massachusetts the land they walk on.

Despite the popularity and awareness this holiday brings to the country, some Americans are still not on board.

Columbus Day supporters say that the holiday was first recognized in 1937 and stands as a source of pride for many Italian- American citizens.

They argue that the day commemorates a man whose brav-

ery and unconventional way of thinking set a good example for all Americans to follow.

They believe that pinning the suffering of indigenous people on a single man, while overlooking the atrocities of others, is unfair. So what do you think? Should Columbus Day stand as an example of honor, or should it be replaced with the history of an untold people?

"Students are taught about this age of exploration from a Euro-centric point of view."

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Fir st Week L eaves Fr isbee Room to Grow Ultimate Frisbee at the Prep tends to fly under the radar while sports like soccer and football take the spotlight.

However, that does not mean they cannot compete at a high level. This season is already an improvement from last considering the fact that the team has a head coach in the form of John McCabe '08.

McCabe is very popular among the players and has been using a new tactic. Coach seems to insert most of his teachings in practice and lets go during the games. To be more specific, coach steps back away from the games and gives the responsibilities of subbing in and out to the players. This strategy is also commonly appreciated among players, considering that is gives them more responsibility.

The plays are the ?mostly basic frisbee plays? with the exception that the offense is very fast paced. The reason for this is to keep defenders on

their toes and it causes confusion on the defense. Also, the Prep adjusts quickly to the other team and tries to anticipate during the game how and where they can take advantage of a tired opponent or mismatch.

So far on the season, the Prep has ?played? two games. In the Hawks opener, Prep faced off against Holy Ghost and lost by the score of 12-4. In the other, the opponent failed to show up resulting in a forfeit by them, and a victory for the Prep. Ultimate continues to improve and is making great progress through each practice and game.

Captain Thomas Avington '20 said that the squad's start to the season has been, "unconventional," but he has been pleased with how the team looks after only being together for a few weeks. "We had an okay showing at Ghost but with guys showing up to practice we have become closer as a unit, and better at the game."

(Photo courtesy of Paul McCabe '80)

By L iam Stephens '21

The team poses after their 11-2 win over Plymouth Whitemarsh.

Avington also added that, "We have the best Twitter account in the PHUEL." One of the players? favorite aspects of the team is how enjoyable and productive the culture is. Brian Melusky ?21 states that, ?It can get serious but we try to keep it fun.? Ulti-

mate Frisbee is a very fun environment and is recommended for anyone who wants to try something new. The three day a week practices are not too demanding and provide a good time. Prep is looking to improve their record against Plymouth Whitemarsh this Wednesday at the Dairy Fields.

They are feeling confident with the improvement they have made, and are ready to get after it this week.

You can get updates for the Prep Ultimate team on their Twitter account @SJPrep_Ultimate.

Student Athlete of the Week: K ane Ritchie '20

By John L euzzi '19 As the soccer team finishes up their regular season campaign, they will enjoy a firstround bye as the fourth seed.

After a hot start to the season, the Hawks have been cruising.

In a few key match- ups, the Hawks needed someone to lean on, and that guy was Kane Ritchie ?20.

Ritchie, a West Philadelphia native, has been lighting it up lately on the field for the Hawks. As an underclassman last year, he was moving around the field as the utility

man for the team. He mentioned, ?I was just trying to fit into the starting eleven in any way possible.?

Trying to move into a more stable role in his Junior season, Ritchie put a lot of time into his off- season training, working on his first touch, and finishing. ?I put in more work during my club season in the off- season to improve as a player, and I?ve come to training with a much more focused attitude than before,? says Ritchie. These workouts have already been showing in games

for the Hawks, since he leads the team in goals.

This year Ritchie has grown into the starting forward spot for the Hawks, the position that he prefers to play.

Being one of the handful of players on the roster who has had prior varsity experience, he has developed into a leader on the team. Not to mention, he has become one of the best forwards in the league and is in route to receiving All-Catholic recognition.

Talking about his breakout

year, Richie said, ?with this being my second season on varsity, I?ve gotten a better understanding of the Prep?s style of play. Playing with the majority of guys who were on the team last year has definitely benefited our chemistry, and as a program, we can accredit lots of our success to the camaraderie of our squad.?

Coach Joe Coyle has seen a lot of progression in his Junior player. ?Kane has developed from role player to target player. Last season, you saw glimpses of what he could be-

come. This year you see a player who is one of the top scorers in the league, a clinical finisher in the air, one who has breakaway speed, basically, a threat to score every time he touches the ball.?

In 14 games so far this season, Ritchie leads the team with seven goals, including a pair in a 2-1 victory over rival La Salle. Look for Ritchie to play a big part in the team?s scoring effort and run for the PCL hubcap as the playoffs continue this week.

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Gr itty: M ost Popular Debate of the Prep (Photo: Ben Solomon)

in all of sports.

When asked about Philadelphia?s newest furry friend, Mr. Miller let out a laugh and said, ?I like Gritty. At first I thought, ?What the hell is this??Then he kinda grew on me.?

The Flyers introduced Gritty to the public before the NHL season started.

By Gar rett M cCloskey '21 On September 24th, the world was introduced to the newest member of the Flyers community? Gritty. He sent social media into a frenzy, and many were quick to attack the lovable creature that was just trying to express his undying love for the Philadelphia Fly-

It?s hard to get a share of the mascot spotlight in a city overshadowed by the Phillie Phanatic. With appearances on late- night talk shows, a pizza review with Dave Portnoy, a strong social media presence, and a dance party with the Phanatic, Gritty has been able to capture the hearts of many.

However, some members of the Prep community do not share that same sentiment.

ers. It was a typical response to what many thought would be the marketing team?s failed attempt to improve the ?fan experience.?

?When I first saw [Gritty], I thought it was a joke,? Pat O?Connell ?21 said. ?But then I saw it on a billboard and realized it was real. It is really confusing. It looks like a pompom with a job in motivational speaking.?

After a few weeks passed, and the dust finally settled, Gritty has become (somewhat) embraced by a fan base that is arguably the hardest to please

?He?s no Phlex. When I think of Philadelphia hockey mascots, I think of Phlex,? Mr. McCloskey ?91 said. McCloskey held a three year stint

as the man behind the Phantom?s mascot, Phlex, during his tenure with the organization.

The Phantoms are the minor league hockey affiliation of the Flyers. ?[Phlex] was arguably the greatest minor league mascot of all-time.?

Mr. Dougherty ?93 posed a question that many others have certainly asked: ?Do we even need him??

Frankly, the answer is yes.

The presence of Gritty now assimilates the Flyers to 29 other teams in the NHL. The New York Rangers are now the only NHL team without a mascot. Gritty?s frequent pop culture references and his banter with opposing mascots on Twitter appeals to the younger generation that many sports teams strive to connect with.

Gritty?s arrival has the potential to rejuvenate a Flyers fan base that has been continuously disappointed. The last time the Flyers reached the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs was in the 201112 season.

His googly-eyes and luscious orange locks has people both questioning and praising the design of Gritty. Mr. Mullen ?99 said, ?I think it?s great that Philadelphia now has another bearded red- headed hero to follow.? Mr. Hendrzak kept his statement on Gritty blunt, saying, ?It?s the ugliest thing I?ve ever seen.?

Luke DeAnnuntis ?21 thought differently. ?He?s kinda cute. The uniqueness of his appearance appeals to me,? he said after watching Gritty?s interview with late- night talk show host Conan O?Brien.

As people keep on giving Gritty well- deserved love and attention, interest in the Flyers will continue to grow? the ultimate goal of Gritty?s arrival.

Although a Super Bowl victory will always be the most prized possession of Philadelphia sports fans, they will also now have a furry orange friend to be proud of.

Gritty might not be the hero we want, but is the hero we need.

M r. Hinh: High School Spor ts Analytics Pioneer A certain rumor had been circulating around the Prep ever since the first few weeks of school concerning the arrival Mr. Sam Hinh, the Prep?s newest Computer Science teacher. It was believed by some that Mr. Hinh was working with the freshman football team using sabermetrics, or advanced sports analytics. Unfortunately it has been confirmed that this rumor is just that: a rumor with no truth behind it. But, Mr. Hinh did say, ?I would be open to doing something like this, it would just require a lot of tedious work.?

On the surface, the sabermetrics rumor adds up perfectly. Mr. Hinh, a former linebacker for Carleton College, marrying his computer skills with his love for football.

Sounds great, right? However, Mr. Hinh shot this right down: ?I?m not really sure how that rumor started,? said Hinh with a laugh. Also, sabermetrics do not really apply to football, as they are defined by MerriamWebster as a ?detailed statisti-

cal analysis of baseball data.?

Nonetheless, Mr. Hinh discussed the usage of analytics in football, the possibilities it holds, and what it means for the future.

It is important to first define sports analytics, which analyze historical statistics for a team or player in order to improve on- field production. Current NFL teams use analytics on a smaller scale but, according to Mr. Hinh, many coaches try to stay away from it. The most common application of analytics in football is used to study formation: ?Based off of certain formations, teams predict the probability of the team running certain plays, whether that be a run or pass etc.? The problem with analytics in football is that ?There?s way too much unpredictability within the sport,? said Hinh.

In baseball, sabermetrics work so well because of the amount of statistics within the sport, and many statisticians know which stats are the most important. Teams can learn a player?s tendencies and use these for their defensive shifts.

On the other hand, in football the biggest issue is that there are not stats for everything, and therefore not enough data to make accurate predictions.

Also, in football ?stats lie and do not tell the whole story,? said Mr. Hinh. A passionate Minnesota Vikings fan, Mr. Hinh used his team?s starting quarterback, Kirk Cousins, as an example of how statistics fail to show the whole player: ?Kirk Cousins has good stats, but he is really an average player.?

Mr. Hinh believes that football and analytics are not a great match, and that ?nothing can beat the human eye and human intuition.? In terms of working with analytics with the Prep football team, he expressed his willingness to do so, but acknowledged that it would take a lot of hours rewatching games, and would be much more challenging since high school football stats are not as heavily documented as NFL stats are. For now, Mr. Hinh sees more value for highschool teams in general just to study film, and know player and team tendencies.

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

By Jacob DeAnnuntis '19

Hinh joined the Prep community this year as a Computer Science teacher.

Technology now is being created to make analytics in football work better. Hudl, for example, a company used by teams and players across many sports used for reviewing game film, is working on their own image detection program to make predictions on the plays football teams will run based off of their formations. The key to this kind of technology is training artificial intelligence to know what they are seeing, which requires hours and hours of human annotation to confirm the computers accuracy.

(Side note - Mr. Hinh believes

that human annotation of machines is the reason robots will not take over the world).

Although Mr. Hinh did not work with the freshmen football team this year using analytics, maybe in years to come we will eventually see Mr. Hinh working with other Prep sports teams by applying his vast knowledge in computer science and artificial intelligence. For now, analytics may not necessarily work very well on the high school level, but the future of technology is bright, so let?s not rule it out of the picture forever.

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Breaking: New Jer sey is Good at Something Prep football has been a factory producing wins and collegiate talents over the past six years. You always hear about the four state championship appearances in five years, but what about the players that sacrificed everything on the line to bring that hardware to 17th and Girard?

St. Joe?s Prep is a school that draws from people all over the greater Philadelphia region, including across the Delaware River. Despite the longer commute and paying a quotidian five dollar toll, Jersey kids still thrive at the Prep in the classroom and on the football field. While the entire football team is not from the Garden State, there have been some great players, past and present, that have brought their talents to this side of the river.

Just on this year?s squad alone, there are five starters from New Jersey, and they have all made substantial contributions. Zach Bouggess ?19, Cooper Kim ?19, and Liam Johnson '20 are captains on the Hawks defensive unit that has allowed 17.2 points per game this year.

(Photo: Kyle McCord)

By Ricky Weipz '19

because two of his brothers, Tom '15, and James '17, both played for the crimson and grey. They also went on to play football at Princeton, who also recently made an offer to the youngest Johnson.

New Jersey natives Jeremiah Trotter Jr. '21, Kyle McCord '21, Cooper Kim '19, and Liam Johnson '20 (Pictured L-R) have helped the Hawks get to 6-0 this year.

Bouggess committed to Princeton right before the season got underway. Part of the reason why he chose the Tigers? program was because, as he put it, ?being close to my home in South Jersey was important for me and my family.? This year, Bouggess has taken on every opponent's top receiver, one of whom was a full ten inches taller than him. Let?s just say the 5?9 corner held that guy to one reception for eighteen yards during the entirety of the game.

In the linebacking corps stalks Cooper Kim. Sporting the prestigious #10 jersey, Kim

inserts energy into his squad by running around the field before warm-ups and leading chants. He is constantly heard up in the booth by WSJP, calling out different things to his squad.

Despite the numbers, Kim appears to be in on every tackle for the Hawks and rarely comes out of the game for a break.

Liam Johnson '20 joins that crew after playing some meaningful minutes last year.

He is an obvious leader on and off the field, despite being the only Junior captain. The last name "Johnson" might sound familiar to the Prep faithful

Rounding out the defense is linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. ?21, who has been a catalyst for stopping the run, as well as delivering some big hits to the quarterback when needed.

Despite being injured for a few games this year, he recorded an eight tackle performance against St. Peter?s Prep (NJ), and is always exciting to watch run around the field. He currently holds offers from Syracuse, Maryland, and Temple.

On the flip side of the ball, there are also a few guys that know the Ben Franklin Bridge pretty well. They are offensive lineman Richard Nichols ?19, who has done a great job filling in for the injured RJ McKee ?20, as well as the maestro of the offense, Kyle McCord ?21.

McCord hails from the town of Mt. Laurel, where Prep legend John Reid ?15 also lived. Reid is currently a cornerback at Pennsylvania State University, and is one of

three football players to have their number retired in the Kelly Fieldhouse. Ironically, both were multi sport athletes at Harrington, the local middle school. Both McCord and Reid led the Cougars to state championships in basketball during their respective stints with the school. McCord is now trying to bring the Hawks back to Hershey and follow in Reid?s footsteps once again.

McCord currently holds offers from high-level programs such as Michigan and Rutgers, along with Reid?s Nittany Lions.

What would be a better way to showcase the talents your state is missing out on than playing a team from New Jersey in the birthplace of college football?

On September 8th, the Hawks took on the Marauders of St. Peter?s Prep (NJ) at Rutgers University. The Garden State Gang showed out under the lights.

Bouggess played lockdown defense, Kim recorded a sack, Johnson recorded an interception, and McCord threw for two touchdowns. That just goes to show: do not underestimate the guys from Jersey.

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Prep Scoreboard Soccer Footbal l Fri sbee

10/ 12 @ Devon Prep, W 4-0

Upcom i ng:

10/ 19 vs Father Judge, W 1-0 (2OT)

10/ 24 vs Rom an Catholi c

10/ 13 @ Archbi shop Wood, W 49-14

Upcom i ng:

10/ 20 vs Father Judge, W 69-14

10/ 26 vs Archbi shop Ryan

10/ 2 vs Holy Ghost, L 12-4

Upcom i ng:

10/ 17 vs Plym outh Whi tem arsh, W 11-2

10/ 23 vs Cardi nal O'Hara

" Say that!" : Prep Soccer Tear s Up the PCL Having clinched the fourth seed in the PCL with an overall record of 9-2-1, Prep soccer is tearing up the PCL. Prep soccer is currently riding a hot streak, winning seven of their last eight games, which has been fueled by several different players stepping up throughout league play.

Charlie Falcone ?19 is one of the players who has made an impact, especially early in the season, when he was responsible for a couple clutch goals.

Recently, Kane Ritchie ?20, who leads the team in goals, has been the one that opposing goalies fear most. Thomas Mageria ?20 has also been a rock solid defender this year, being described as ?the best defender in the PCL? by teammate Kevin Latu ?19. While various players have stepped up throughout the season, the team has also been very fortunate not to suffer any major injuries. ?We?re winning this game!? said Dom Leonard ?19 as emotions ran high before what the players knew would be the biggest game of the season: LaSalle. Starting goalie and

(Photo: St. Joe's Prep)

By Andrew Shapiro '19

they?ll never score and we?ll never stop running. We have to make them hate it.?

The soccer team huddles up before taking on Archbishop Wood on Senior Night. captain Aidan Hartey ?19 replied with his signature catchphrase ?say that,? which is equivalent to ?for real.? The 2- 1 Prep victory marked a turning point in the season. It gave the team a 6-1-1 record at the time and propelled them to the fourth seed in the PCL,

where they currently sit.

Ritchie scored both goals, including a highlight- worthy header as the opposing goalie was attempting to clear the ball. The team played a ?fast and physical game,? just as Coach Coyle always stresses in practice.

In order to keep up this kind of success, the team knows that they will have to continue to play ?fast and physical.? The team will also, as Tom Magiera ?20 said, ?have to make teams dread playing us, especially on the turf. We have to make them believe that

As important as playing fast and physical is, the team knows that there is much more they will have to do to achieve their ultimate goal of winning a PCL championship. ?I believe that if we continue to play for each other and play with the same mentality that it may be our last game,? said Dom Leonard ?19, ?we will accomplish our goals and win it all. We have a lot of talent and we are a very special team? when we?re on our ?A? game, we?re not a team that I would want to play against.?

With the regular season winding down and the PCL playoffs just on the horizon, there is no doubt that Prep soccer is the real deal.

The Hawks started their quest for the hubcap this past Friday when they hosted Father Judge in the PCL quarterfinals. The Hawks came out on top in a double overtime thriller where Colin Knight '20 tipped the ball into the net to make it a 1-0 Prep victory. The Hawks will take on Roman Catholic in the PCL semifinals.

Golf L oses, Has High Hopes for Future

By M ur phy Bonner '22 While Golf may not be the sport that comes to mind when discussing heart-pounding adrenaline-inducing activities, Michael Schafer ?22 sees it just as such. He said, ?Golf can be very intense and competitive.

Every shot counts and one bad shot can ruin the round, but one good shot could win the round.? That same attitude and enthusiasm was shown by the entire varsity Prep Golf squad as they advanced from the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship (PCL) to Districts.

The PCLs were held at Lulu Country Club right outside of Abington, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, October 2nd. The

Prep faced teams such as La Salle, Roman Catholic, Bonner-Prendie, as well as other divisional opponents.

They, along with three other teams, advanced to districts.

For those who are unfamiliar with how the PCL Golf Tournament works, it is not very complicated.

All participating teams select eight players from their roster. Then all eight from every team play the course. After all players complete the course they choose the six best scores and submit those to be counted.

Unlike a majority of sports, the best score in golf is the lowest, or least amount of strokes.

After all the scores have been counted up the four teams with the lowest scores advance.

Prep would have won PCL?s had it not been for the two strokes that put them in second place.

Nevertheless, they advanced.

The Prep Golf team made their way to Districts to face off against the likes of La Salle, Bonner-Prendie, and Devon Prep. Districts were held at JC Melrose Country Club on Tuesday, October 9th.

They run almost the same way as the PCL Golf Tournament works, except for one minor change.

In PCL?s eight students play but only six are scored, whereas in Districts, five golfers partake while only four are scored. This leads to a more competitive field and a

more exciting match for players and spectators alike.

That was exactly the case on Tuesday when all five players chosen played to the best of their abilities. Yet, they came up short, losing to La Salle by a total of nineteen strokes.

Sophomore standout Jack Farkas ?21 summed up the experience by saying: ?It was a great experience and we put it all on the line but it just wasn?t our day.?

The loss in Districts marks the end of Golf season. That is, except for Nicholas Scarpone ?20. Scarpone has advanced and, been advancing, through the individual competitions at each tournament. He has finally punched his ticket to the regional tourney. Scarpone

is only one win away from the Pennsylvania State Championship. He is also the only Prep golfer to make it this far in the 2018-2019 season.

As for the rest of the team, this is nowhere near the end.

Up and comers like freshman Michael Schafer already have their eyes on the future saying, ?Hopefully next year we can make it to States and be State Champs.? Farkas is already focusing on the hitting the green next season as well. He said, ?We are excited to get back to work to prepare for next year?s season. While the season may be over for these Prep athletes, the journey has just_begun.?