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The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep

Vol. 44, I ssue VI

1733 West Gir ar d Ave. Philadelphia, PA, 19130

Febr uar y 15, 2019

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I gnatian I dentity Week Goes Out With a Bang

The culminating event of I gnatian I dentity Week was an all-school mass followed by a per for mance of the M ummer s and snacks and dr inks in the Dining Hall.

Ignatian spirituality, the Grad- at- Grad, and Cura Personalis are at the heart of the mission here at the Prep. This past week, the school community reflected on what it means to be a Jesuit institution.

On Monday, students had the opportunity to participate in the Martin Luther King Day of Service at Girard College and the Gesu School. Dr. King?s

understanding of social justice, civil rights, and the human person parallel the beliefs of the Jesuit society and exemplify one the pillars of the Grad- at- Grad, committed to doing justice. Later that day, Father Sean Carroll along with Alana Lee, vice- principal of the Gesu, held a panel discussion at Old St. Joseph?s. These discussions addressed human and civil rights and where God joins the two, connecting com-

munities and bringing people together. Despite frigid temperature, there was a solid turnout of Prep alumni, students, parishioners from Old St. Joseph?s, and faculty and parents from the Gesu.

On Tuesday, Ignatian Identity Week lanyards were distributed to every student and faculty in the building. During community hour, Fr. Carroll spoke to the entire school in

7 New ASC Announced for 2019-2020 School Year

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By M atthew Bae '21

This year 's ASC (above) was the lar gest group ever, and their number s stay the same heading into the 2019-2020 school year.

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the Gesu. Later, he attended four individual classes and had lunch with the upperclassmen of the Mission and Ministry Leadership Board. Fr. Carroll is the executive director of the Kino Border Initiative down near Mexico. He mentioned that his work as a Jesuit does not primarily involve immigration, but rather the individual human being who is struggling and needs pastoral assistance. In today?s world, there is

a need to educate the youth, in an ethical and religiousoriented way. Not only is it Fr. Carroll?s pastoral responsibility to care for the human person, but the Prep community?s as well. This day was all about being open the growth, broadening an understanding of what it means to be a border nation.

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120+ Hit the Stage for Night of Scenes

By I saiah Fr anco ?19 Cape and Sword has long been a staple of the Prep. The shows garner attention from the entire student body, alumni, and parents. The shows attract audiences from every age group. Cape and Sword has a special place in the Prep community and it is easy to understand why.

Prep shows have a special air about them. There is a high standard which each show

continually meets and even exceeds. ?Most high school theater...makes kids in the audience hate theater itself.

It's always been my goal to make sure the opposite happens at SJP,? said Cape and Sword director Tony Braithwaite ?89. Prep theater is certainly entertaining and the annual Night of Scenes crystallizes the magic within Cape and Sword.

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News: 2-3 Features: 4-6

Enter tainment: 7, 10

Black Histor y: 8-9

Op/Deb: 11-12

Spor ts: 13-16

9th Annual Night of Scenes (Cont.)

Furthemore, the consistent practices which lead up to the shows and the time spent preparing for each one provide a great chance for the bonding of students and the formation of new friendships. Ava Marie Donatucci, a senior at Merion Mercy Academy, said, ?I got to meet others and we all worked together." Not only does the hard work put into Night of Scenes leads to great new friendships, it leads to an incredible show that is entertaining the whole way through. This is bolstered by the fact that many of the actors have little to no experience on the stage.

Many spoke fondly of the performances after the show, including Merion

The show itself was entertaining from front to back with standout performances from many cast members and continual laughter from the audience. The scenes varied from a sensational opening reminiscent of the 20th century, featuring John Fioravanti and an ensemble of girls dancing, to a ?normal?

Friday night trip for a group of teenagers to get alcohol. When asked which performances were his favorite, Matthew Marhefka ?19, smiled and shook his head, saying, ?Michael Taimanglo and Molly McKenna.?

Michael Taimanglo stole the show in one of the funniest skits of the night, ?Science Presentation,? which is originally from Saturday Night Live. This skit based on an Alabama football player calls out the corrupt nature of college football while bringing about hilarious performances from the other contestants presenting their science projects, the obviously biased judges, and an indifferent coach.

Molly McKenna, a junior at Mount Saint Joseph Academy, starred in ?Taste Test,? in which her abrasive character aggressively raved about Hidden Valley Ranch in order to win some money with which she could ?take care of a couple jams.? ?Taste Test? concluded with a hilarious showing of Molly drenching herself in the Hidden Valley Ranch to show her love for the product.

Another favorite of the night was ?Animal Hospital? with

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Night of Scenes encourages and provides the chance for students who have never touched the stage to try something new.

Samuel Constantino ?19 said, ?This is my first time on stage and it?s a thrilling and great experience.

Everyone should consider it.? Sam has since been cast in the ensemble of Cape and Sword's spring musical, Spamalot. Night of Scenes draws in an incredible amount of new actors and shares the great experience of theater with a large portion of the student body.

This year 124 students participated in the show, 97 of whom attend the Prep.

Technical Director of Cape and Sword Francis Coyne ?19 said, ?It was great having my first and last performance on stage.?

Mercy senior, Mira Kolluri, who said, "It was a very talented group of people.?

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124 students had five per for mances over the cour se of four days, with a sold-out crowd at almost ever y show. stand-up performances by all cast members. The scene involved a very inadequate animal hospital staff and their clients? shocked reactions to the deaths of their pets. The accents and hospital gossip in an animal hospital, which just could not get anything right, were hilarious, making the scene thoroughly enjoyable.

The show kept on providing great skits with more borrowed from Saturday Night Live, featuring all around great

performances. One of the scenes pulled from SNL was even directed by David McCabe '19.

There was also a great break from the rest of the night?s tone when the top four students from the Shakespeare monologue contest (Jack Thorell ?19, Jason Mattera ?20, Joe Scott ?19, and David McCabe ?19) performed on stage. The monologues were very well done and it was exciting to see a sprinkle of

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The night of ridiculous and funny scenes concluded with ?Canaan Days,? a wonderful and funny singing performance led by Joseph Matthews ?19's powerful voice.

Night of Scenes is an event which pushes kids to do new things. It's a special part of the Prep community. It's not only hilarious, but it's meaningful. It allows everyone to get a taste of the Prep stage.

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Kairos 164 shortened to 3 days due to snow Memorial Mass held for Sal DiNubile '19 at 8 AM on Valentine's Day at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Senior Day held for Basketball team on February 10th (see picture) Football seniors take part in National Signing Day (see picture) Ms. Hilton returns for second semester Dan Schwartz '05 wins second Grammy award as a part of the choir "The Crossing" for Zealot Chronicles

From the Editing Staff: In his 2018 Review from pages 10 and 11 of Issue V, staff writer Garrett McCloseky '21 referred to the

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fact that the Indoor Track team won the Natonal 4x400 meter relay championship. He accidentally glossed over the fact that Indoor Track also won the (Photo: SJP Twitter)

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Pennsylvania State championship together as an entire team.

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I gnatian I dentity Week's Enr iching Progr ams (Cont.)

(Continued from front page) Fr. Federico said, ?Because that is ultimately what were are inviting our student to do, to be men for and with others.?

Wednesday was all about hospitality and love. Donuts were given out to the entire school and Fr. Frederico held a breakfast for all colleagues in gratitude of all the hard work that they do.

Thursday was Curriculum Day. Teachers were asked to talk about a personal experience they have had with the Jesuit and how it has made an impact on their lives. Later that

evening, ?Jesuit Jeopardy?

Family Trivia Night was held in the theater. This was a casual event for students, colleagues, and parents to test their knowledge of the Jesuits.

On Friday, an all- school mass was celebrated by Father Casals, the Vocation Director of the Maryland Province. His years as a Naval Officer and vocation director is a perfect example of what it means to serve. As a vocation director, Fr. Casals encourages young men to think about the possibility of being a Jesuit. During a time when were people can get caught up in the troubles of the culture and of the church, it is important to understand the

true mission of the Jesuits. The mission of Friday was to pray together as a school community, surrounded by Prep brothers, past and present, and to understand what it means to be a servant in the Church. The week ended on a light- hearted note with live music from the Mummers and light refreshments in the cafeteria.

Throughout the entire week, the five Grad- at- Grad were present: open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Months of hard work went into planning Ignatian Identity Week. The men and women who helped plan Ignatian Identity Week came from

all throughout the school: Aidan Connor ?21, Reverend Chuck Frederico, SJ, Mr. Fabry, Julie Linquata, Mr. Pohlig ?02, Jeffrey Russell ?20, Audrey Schwenger, Ms. Vander Vennet, and Mr. Whelan.

Connor said, ?We?ve all been working hard in the last few months leading up to it and it was really cool seeing all our ideas come together. I?m really happy with how it turned out.

It was really a great experience.?

Ignatian Identity was not just for the students but for the faculty and staff as well. Fr. Frederico said, ?Ignatian Identity is weaved throughout the entire institution. Someone does

come here just to teach 5 classes. Someone doesn?t come here just to work in an office. We come here because we believe in something more. We come here because we want to help the youth in front of us understand what that more is and in doing so, it brings us to a deeper level too. That?s Ignatian Identity, whether it?s sports, in the classroom, on retreats, in the office. This place different than any other school in Philadelphia because of its Ignatian Identity."

At the end of the week, it was easy to see how true that is.

Fir st Delay for Temper ature in Prep Histor y

By David M cCabe '19 Prep history was made on January 31st, 2019 when a morning delay called for classes to be started at 9:45 due to the low temperature. When asked if this truly was the first weather- related delay with no snow or rain, principal Mr. Zazyczny ?90 said, ?As far as I can tell...without any of my own research, that is very much correct.?

This delay took place during what was known as a ?polar vortex,? when some temperatures across the country were colder than parts of Antarctica.

In Philadelphia on the 31st, the high for the day was 18? and the low was 5? . An email went out to the Prep community on the evening of the 30th at 10:02 PM alerting everyone that ?due to extreme weather conditions we will be operating on a delayed start.?

Mr. Zazyczny was able to comment on the anomaly a week and a half later on Monday, February 11th, another day with weather- related issues. About the 31st, Mr. Zazyczny said, ?To me, it was

very much an oddity. That evening, it was just surprising because I noticed some schools were calling for delays. I actually had thought that some schools had heat issues. It didn?t even phase me at the beginning that it was a temperature issue.?

Mr. Zazyczny went on to explain why the late start was called, saying that he was concerned seeing the news that students around the country were getting frostbite waiting for busses. As a result, he felt the Prep would be responsible if something were to happen to a student. ?So many schools already making [that decision], then I felt like why would we be so different to say no to [it]," he said.

On Monday, February 11th, many students were expecting the day off due to snow on the ground and slippery roads.

Wesley Lucas ?22 said, ?I thought it was a sure thing.?

However, only a delay was called.

But then, the only buzz at school that day was whether or not students were being let out

Snow dusts over the half-empty senior lot on Febr uar y 11th, the fir st delayed day this year with snow on the ground. early. Nick Mattera ?19 said, ?In the Senior Lounge there were a lot of people looking at their Chromebooks at all these school districts that they drove through and people were frustrated that they had to drive past schools that were closed to get to the Prep.? In the end, an early dismissal was called, letting students out at 1:40 PM. With a late start and an early dismissal, and thirty minutes taken out for lunch, 3 hours and 25 minutes of class were held that day. Mattera says, ?It ended up making the day a waste.?

Sitting with Mr. Zazyczny that Monday morning at 9:30 AM, I asked him about that sentiment. ?If I made a call to close school at this moment, then it could even be more disruptive, with so many kids coming from so many areas having to turn around at that instant. It is usually better to just wait and then see how it works out," he said.

Dean Greene also wanted to note to student drivers, when they feel that the driving conditions are unsafe for them, to ?drive to the nearest school bus stop and take the school bus in.

We could make an exception for this one- time thing,? the exception being that normally students would need to pay an annual fee to take the bus, but in extreme weather cases could take the Prep bus that is closest. Mr. Zazyczny commented on how his email inbox is always full whenever any kind of weather is expected. ?I know that students like to weigh in. I?m getting lots of fun emails. I don?t mind though,? he said. Prep students? prayers were answered with a full day off for snow on Tuesday, February 12th.

The Prep Holds Fir st E-cycling Dr ive

By Ned Bur ke ?19 Following Ignatian Identity Week, the Prep still hopes to maintain the tradition of helping others. One such way is the Prep?s involvement with the People Advancing Reintegration (PAR) Recycle Works.

This past week, the Prep held an electronic drive with the aim of not only helping the

Earth by recycling the harmful electronic materials, but also the people behind the job.

PAR is an organization aimed to provide jobs for people recently released prisoners.

These people are given the job of taking apart old electronic devices such as computers and cellphones, and removing their valuable components to be

Over 50 electronic times were collected in the dr ive.

sold. The profit made from these sales is used to pay for its employees. The opportunity of a job for these ex-prisoners allows for them to be more easily integrated into society by providing them with a job and skills.

The necessity to dispose or recycle electronic devices is becoming increasingly important.

The materials used in these electronic devices are becoming more difficult to mine. Recycling allows for the materials in old electronics to be reused, which reduces the need for mining and processing, which saves resources and energy.

Devices that are disposed of in landfills can also release toxins or materials, such as mercury or lead, which can be harmful to humans or the environment.

The Prep became involved with PAR by holding its first used electronic drive. Students were asked to donate any used electronics, such as cell phones, laptops, flat monitors, computer servers, servers, keyboards, and computer mice.

The Prep?s involvement with this organization was sparked by the junior summer reading book, Just Mercy, by Bryan Stephenson. This book highlights the inadequacies in the American justice system, especially the lack of representation for the poor and minorities.

Prep Religion teacher, John Groch, highlighted the Prep?s involvement in the drive. ?PAR seeks to train and employ former inmates so that they can more easily re-enter into society successfully. This project

was a joint effort of the Religious Studies Department and the Mission and Ministry Office.?

Chris Gutt ?20, who volunteered at PAR along with a few other students, said, ?The drive is an easy way to get involved and may spark a drive to get involved with PAR again.?

This drive was the first of its kind at the Prep. Association with PAR Recycling Works is a friendship that the Prep hopes to continue by having more electronic drives in the upcoming years. The mission of PAR to help former prisoners get back on their feet combined with the environmentally conscious aspect of the drive are both worthy causes heavily emphasized at the Prep.

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A Belated Welcome to the Spr ing 2019 Chilean Exchange Students

The 7 exchange students coming from Colegio San Luis ar r ived on Januar y 18th and will stay until M arch 29th. They have full schedules of classes, as well as excur sions to popular Philadelphia locations. Here they are pictured in M s. Baland's AP Spanish I V class.

ASC Progr am Number s Stay at Recor d High

By David M cCabe '19

1.

Peter Binck - Athletics

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Andrew Bur dsall - Admissions

3. Shane Davis - M ission & M inistr y/Diver sity & I nclusion 4.

Jack Fr antz - Development 5.

Teddy L awlor - M ission & M inistr y 6. Yader Jimenez - I nter national Studies/College Counseling Ser vices 7. Gar wood O'Connor - Histor y Depar tment

On February 1st, 2019, the members of the Alumni Service Corps (ASC) Program were announced for the 20192020 school year. This year?s ASC was the largest it has ever been, at seven members, and next year the number will stay the same with seven members.

The ASC members are listed in the graphic attached.

Next year?s members come from the Class of 2015 and were chosen by an interview

committee comprised of Fr. Chuck Frederico, SJ, Mr. Kevin Ryan ?08, Mr. Jason Zazyczny '90, Ms. Ebony Porter, Mr. Joe Dougherty, Mr. Mark Dushel, and Mr. Dan Egan '14.

Egan is currently serving in the ASC program in the Admissions Office, and was a helpful perspective on the committee, according to Fr. Frederico, because he knows what it takes to be a part of the ASC. On the interview process, Egan said, ?The biggest thing we looked for in that commit-

tee was guys who were going to be very honest with us, and guys who were very clear about what they wanted to get out of the program, and what they wanted to give to the program.

I think the guys who were the most vulnerable were the best candidates.? ?I really was impressed with the quality of the guys this year and the freedom that they expressed to be able to enter into something that is bigger than them," Fr. Frederico said.

Ser vice through Social Justice and I mmer sion M ission & M inistr y L eader ship Boar d Cor ner

By M att Bar ber a ?20 Welcome back to the second installment of the Mission and Ministry Leadership Board Corner. The Leadership Board has stayed busy, and there are plenty of events for everyone to get involved in to live a life filled with magis and continue to live out the Prep?s Jesuit identity.

The first- ever Electronics Drive at the Prep through PAR Recycle Works, a non- profit organization that benefits people being released from prison has finished, and was wildly successful. This project was a

wonderful way to support our greater community, as well as work with a non- profit with a mission focused around social justice. Through working with PAR Recycle Works, we are putting our words into action, and proving that we are committed to social justice. After the Junior Day of Service, we are eager to get back together with Mr. Jones of the PAR Recycling team, and to keep building bridges with the community.

An impromptu Hurtado Food Pantry drive during Ignatian Identity Week was led by Mr. Poole and Mr. Vaccaro ?05.

The purpose of this food drive was to assist those affected by the government shutdown, specifically TSA workers. With thousands of government employees struggling to make ends meet during the government shutdown, we were able to extend a helping hand and live out our mission and the of being men for and with others.

Service opportunities have continued to grow, and starting on Friday, February, 8th, Mr. Callaghan led students to St. Malachay's during Community Hour. Gesu service will also remain constant during Community Hour. This is a great

opportunity to interact with our community, chip away at your service hours, and truly learn about the Grad-at-Grad principles.

While on the topic of service opportunities, there are a number of service immersion trip applications currently under review by the Mission & Ministry staff. These summer immersion trips are a great way to experience a different culture, and to labor without seeking for rest. There are 9 trips running this year stretching from Puerto Rico, to New Mexico, to right here in the 215.

The Leadership Board is actively working throughout this second semester to ensure the most enriching experiences possible for all students in the areas of liturgy, service, and retreats.

There are two more Kairoses to take place this year, Monteserrat Sophomore Retreat, daily service at the Gesu, Preppers in Prayer meetings on Fridays, and many more events to be planned and announced.

Come to the Mission & Ministry offices in J- Hall to see how you can get involved.

Congr atulations to the member s of K airos 164 retur ning today!

Upcoming M& M Events

Teens for Jeans Drive

Shoe Drive

February 18 - March 1

March 4-8

Father-Son Day of Service March 16

St. Malachy's Service

Preppers in Prayer

Fridays during Community Hour

Fridays during Community Hour

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Valentine's Day M essages

I gnatian Ser vice Spotlight: Jay Hur st '19

By Chr istian Giuliani ?19

I love you, Ava, Happy Valentine?s Day! - David McCabe ???????

Thank u, next - Mark Figge ???????

Happy Valentine?s Day, Shannon!! - Ned Burke ???????

Sup, babe. Happy Valentine?s Day! - Tom Petzy ???????

Happy Valentine?s Day, Mom! - Sean Convery ???????

Follow your heart. (It?s easy to track, because it crawls slowly) - Jacob Whitman ???????

I love you, Mom. Thank you for everything. - Ned Burke ???????

Happy Valentine?s Day, Petzy-Poo! - Gleb Perevozchikov ???????

To Anonymous, Happy Valentine's Day! You know who you are. - Dan Sponseller ???????

To my fearless leader, Krum, with love - Frank Lawson ???????

Pete, tbh ur nice, cute and chill, ws talk more - Will McElwee ??????? r/GarlicBreadMemes, Happy Valentine?s Day - Jacob Whitman ???????

Happy Valentine?s Day, Mom! - David McCabe

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The Prep is built upon service to others, and the commitment of its students to carry out these acts of kindness. Prep senior, Jay Hurst ?19, has taken this idea to the next level. He has carried out over 200 hours of service on his own time. He dedicated this time over the past three summers at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center. This hospital cares for veterans and their medical needs. Jay has met with and aided many veterans throughout his years there.

During his first summer experience at the Veterans Hospital, Jay started out delivering and handling papers throughout the building. His contribution

was vital, but most importantly, he was moved: ?I am thankful that I gave back to those who served our country, but also develop my interest in something I would pursue as a career.?

His second summer was more interactive and eventful. Jay began working in the blood lab by checking patients in. Also, that same summer, Jay worked in the library. He organized and kept the veterans company when needed. He was recognized for his service before his final summer working there.

His achievement mirrors the qualities a Prep student to the fullest. The summer going into his senior year, he worked in the pharmacy within the hospital. Jay organized different

medicines for the doctors and nurses there, and handled any paper work that needed to be accounted for.

All his efforts can be attributed to his dedication at home as well. Jay comes from a military background. His appreciate for the military has been instilled in him his whole life. He graduated from the Travis Manion fall seminar through the Prep as well. On top of that, Jay applied to the Naval Academy, and is waiting to hear a decision.

Overall, Jay Hurst ?19 deserves the recognition and the support from the school community. He has demonstrated the principles of what it truly means to be a Prep student.

Hur st has over 200 ser vice hour s wor king in veter an's hospital.

M arching with the Prep for the Sanctity of L ife

By M ar cus M ur phy '20 On January 18th, 2019, a group of Prep students and Mr. Kilpatrick '94 attended the 46th Annual March for Life in Washington D.C. The march is held in the hope of ending abortion, and, according to the official website, ?with the vision of a world where the beauty, dignity, and uniqueness of every human life is valued and protected." Speakers included American political commentator Ben Shapiro, Dr. Alveda King (niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.), Senator Steve Daines (R- MT), and many others.

In a Catholic school such as the Prep, many people are cognizant of the issue of abortion.

The 5th Commandment, one of the minimum moral standards for Catholics, states ?You shall not kill.? However, some may argue that this type of killing is different from the deliberate

act of murder in the sense that it is an invasion of privacy.

In the 1973 Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade, the court ruled that ?the right to privacy under the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment extends to a woman's decision to have an abortion.? Indeed, this ruling seems to oppose Catholic belief. ?As Catholics, we learn that life begins at conception, and that every life, no matter what age, should be protected,? said attendee Dan Sponseller ?21.

This year?s march was Sponseller?s second time attending, and he ?felt again how empowering it is to be marching for a common cause with so many other people.? He described the atmosphere as ?amazing? and mentioned that ?it was wonderful seeing all of the people so enthusiastic about one common cause.?

The march gives him hope that there is a chance in making a difference, despite the media and government?s tendency to downplay it: ?Once the horrors of abortion are made well- known to more people, there will surely be more people supporting our cause.?

Overall, the march seems to be an interesting event in the sense that it allows students to both express one of their Catholic beliefs and exercise their right to protest under the First Amendment. However, the belief of pro-life is not limited to only Catholics, and anyone who supports it can attend the march.

Sponseller fully suggests going ?whatever your views are, and whatever marches you would want to attend? because ?it gives an extremely strong sense of purpose in this world.?

Thomas L ogan ?21 (left) and Dan Sponseller ?21 (r ight) were two of the Prep students who went down to D.C to march.

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The Philadelphia Auto Show: Something for Ever yone

(Photo: Carl Whittington '19)

see the different models of the cars and read about all the different accents that could be added. The displays made it easy for someone who didn?t understand much about cars to get it and feel connected to the displays.

Chilean exchange students Diego Castillo '21 and M aximilliano I r iar te '21 pose in a 2020 Buick on the Auto Show's final day.

By Rocco Spadea '20 As tradition, the Philadelphia Auto Show returned this year from February 2-10 at the Convention Center. The show had all different attractions, not just vehicles on display. There was a track to test drive Jeeps on a fake hill and through fake muddy terrain. Also, there were vendors with a great variety of gizmos and gadgets for cars, like cleaning supplies and even customized license plates.

at $14 for adults, $7 for kids, and free for toddlers. It provided fun for all ages, and made it a family event.

cars at the front. There was a Ford Model S, which looked like a wagon compared to today?s cars.

Each car brand also had activities that were unique to their display. Hyundai had a game where each person had to answer a series of questions about the car brand and they won gift cards and a greater chance in the sweepstakes.

They also had the Station Wagon from National Lampoon, the Mystery Machine from Scooby-Doo, and the 1967 Chevy Impala from the show Supernatural, etc. If you paid $10, they let you sit in the cars and take a picture. It is pretty cool to see these iconic cars in person.

A big hit with families was the rock climbing wall and the construction vehicles, which were available for kids to sit in.

Each brand had raffles to win a car. I put my name in for Jeep, looking at the Jeep Renegade as my choice. These raffles give people an incentive to look at the cars and pick one they like to have as a choice if they win.

The pricing of the tickets made it friendly to all incomes,

The layout of the Auto Show had novelty and really classic

After the novelty and classic cars, each brand had spots to display the newest models that are for sale. Each brand had specific displays, like Hyundai was filled with bright lights and signs, while Subaru had different boards showing

families in the cars.

Also, each brand had a specific car model that was highlighted, like Jeep had one of their pickup trucks, Hyundai had their Kona model, and Fiat had the Abarth 124 Spider. You could tell they were highlighted as they were on a pedestal and had salespeople around the car with microphones.

I personally loved the Abarth, as it had a sleek, sporty finish but also had that Fiat feel of being a smaller car. It mixed two great car types into one. Dodge had a neon blue Challenger on highlight, which just alone looks like a racing car.

The brands also provide the ability to sit in each model and get a feel for the car. It can really help when looking to buy a car because there is no pressure of a salesperson.

Some of the people there were testing out the different models to find one that was a perfect fit for them while the majority were just enjoying the feel of a new car or a luxury model.

For example, the $75,000 Alfa Romeo models were flocked with all different people who just wanted to sit and take a picture in the car.

Lots of kids were getting in and sitting, pretending to be drivers too.

Overall, the Philadelphia Auto Show provided a fun day for all ages and people.

Whether you could name every part of a car or just like them for the different colors or style, the Auto Show has something for you.

From kids who could barely walk to senior citizens, everyone was enjoying something that was at the Auto Show. It is a feel good event for the city, and is something that honestly should be around for more than just a week. If you didn?t get a chance to attend, the Auto Show will be back next February.

It was really interesting to

Bever age Companies I mpress in Super bowl A recap of this year's best and worst commercials Everyone who watched the Super Bowl will tell you that the game itself was uneventful at best. So why did anyone watch it? For the commercials, obviously. This year?s ads were exciting a diverse, covering everything from beer to superheroes and all packed with celebrity cameos. Expectations were certainly high for some companies like Bud Light.

Others came as a surprise like the Avengers teaser.

Since its debut at last year?s Super Bowl, Bud Light?s ?Dilly Dilly? campaign has been captivating audiences. As the commercials evolved from "the pit of misery" to the Bud Knight, viewers everywhere were anticipating the next development in the saga. What nobody expected, though, was the sudden and tragic death of the beloved Bud Knight. ASC member Alec Powell '14 said, ?I really liked the Game of Thrones/Bud Light commercial. I loved the marketing

strategy of joining forces and using the commercial time effectively.? In addition to their nonsensical and humorous advertisements, Bud Light has also dedicated some of its focus toward informing customers and appealing to the common sense of the public, which is nothing short of a noble cause.

What would a Super Bowl be without an epic blockbuster movie trailer? The teaser for Avengers: Endgame had the audience on the edge of their seats with what will surely be the movie of 2019. I?m not sure how Infinity War could possibly be topped, but this next installment in the series is bound to be full of surprises.

The award for best celebrity cameos can only be given to Stella Artois, who secured not one, not two, but three famous individuals for its cause. The commercial itself is well written, too, having each person choose a Stella Artois over the drinks they are known for. The

ad starts with Sarah Jessica Parker entering a restaurant and asking for a Stella, which causes pandemonium all around. Then, we have Jeff Bridges, a.k.a The Dude, who forgoes his famous White Russian. Last but not least, we see the Most Interesting Man in the World, known for endorsing Dos Equis. This commercial was clearly the best in

terms of both style and execution, placing it among the leaders in this year?s contenders.

The big game definitely left some things to be desired and the commercials weren?t perfect either. Beverage companies had a strong performance, but the insurance industry really dropped the ball this year with heavy hitters like State

Farm and Geico failing to impress. Other sectors like the automobile industry came to the game without any new material to show. It must be said that for the most part, the commercials were excellent and certainly made better highlights than the game, but I expect to see a more well rounded lineup next year with more of the usual suspects.

(Photos: Google I mages)

By Fr ank Coyne '19

Just like the big game this year, a lot was left to be desired with the commercials. However, there were some diamonds in the rough.

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The Hawkword

Entertainment | 7

Across: 4. Third biblical book 5. Source of caviar 7. Mythical three-headed dog 9. First Christian emperor 10. Voice of Vader and Mufasa 14. Diet soda sweetener 16. African Island 18. Fictional zodiac creature 19. Formerly Constantinople 20. ?Alea iacta est? - ___

Down: 1. Fortune cookies came to be here 2. Home city of Oktoberfest 3. Pyrite, more commonly 6. Book of synonyms 8. Highest point in Africa 11. Home of Hannibal 12. Location of Angkor Wat 13. Profession of an ?esq.?

15. Philippines capital, or _____ folder 17. Asia?s largest desert

Be the first person to email a picture of your completed Hawkword to Hawkeye@sjprep.org to receive a free Sage lunch pass.

Faculty Gr id

By David M cCabe '19

What would be even better than a Prep dog?

M r s. Cour tney Pinto M s. K athr yn Quinter A real Prep hawk

Prep Panda Bear

M r. M ar k K r avetz M r. Thomas L ederer '13 Prep Narwhal, the unicorn of the sea.

I f you weren't Back at Red Cloud, the Teaching a couple wor king at the first Jesuit school Lottery winner living classes at a college in Switzerland and working a food Prep, where do you where my husband and I worked. truck with live music. think you'd be?

Ending inequality and injustice

Back teaching in London

What is your favor ite par t of Philadelphia?

Running the Schuylkill River Trail

Old City

South Philly

Either Wissahickon Creek or MĂźtter Museum

What would you do with $10 million if you had to spend it on the Prep?

Send every kid on a high school study abroad experience.

Endowment for Financial Aid for Students

$5 million to scholarship funds and $5 million to be split between the faculty.

Endowment Fund

Always a cone, preferably a waffle cone.

Does not matter - so many ways to enjoy ice cream (also ice cream cake, milkshake etc...) !

Cone. Because you can't eat a cup or bowl.

A bowl. I despise messy eating.

I ce cream in a cone, cup, or bowl? Why?

8 | Black History Month | Friday, February 15, 2019 | The Hawkeye

Black Histor y (SJP Yearbook)

By Car l Whittington ?19 I have learned about the history of the Prep since walking into the school almost four years ago, with information from its founding in 1851 to the fire of 1966. As students of the Prep we are taught the history of our school as a part of

the experience at the Prep, as we should be. The history is on the walls of Jesuit Hall and in each of the class pictures spread throughout Villiger Hall. Knowing this history, celebrating this history, and acknowledging this history is essential to the pride and community that is found within the Prep.

Frequently, Black history is looked at as an entity separate from history itself or an addon, whether it be to American history or the history of the Prep. In reality, one does not exist outside of the other. The history of Black pioneers within the walls of the Prep enriches the community, brings

awareness, and has the potential to inspire the entire Prep community. As a Black student of the Prep, having a better idea of this history makes me prouder to be a student here.

I sat in the Quinn library looking through old yearbooks with the help of my classmate Dawan Daniels-Leach ?19. We skimmed through yearbooks going back as far as the 1950s looking for as many Black pioneers in Prep history as we could find. From finding the first Prep graduates to seeing the growth of what once was the Black Culture Club, we were able to find the names of the people who set the paths for us as Black students of the

Prep.

Seeing the yearbook photos with only one or two Black students in each class struck me, leaving me only to imagine the experiences these students had: both positive and negative. Especially during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, going to an all boys, predominantly white, private school could not have been easy.

It was the bravery of students like Roy Reese Jr. ?60, John Johnson Jr. ?60, and Vincent Berkley ?69 that allowed students like Shane Davis ?15, and Marquez McCray ?18 to take full advantage of all of the

opportunities that they deserved. It was the work of underrepresented organizations in the Prep like the Black Student League of the late 60s and early 70s that helped Black students be able to afford a Prep education that blazed a trail for every Black student at the Prep today to add to the Prep community.

In a time where Black history is not taught alongside general history, it is important to take the time to recognize and appreciate it. I think it is necessary to acknowledge the steps that the Prep has made, and the many steps that still need to be taken.

Fir st Black Prep Gr aduates (Photo: SJP Yearbook)

(Photo: SJP Yearbook)

(Photo: SJP Yearbook)

Roy L eigh Reese Jr. '60 John Char les Johnson Jr. '60 Reese and Johnson's homeroom senior year Roy Reese Jr. ?60 (First cousin, twice-removed of Dawan Daniels-Leach '19) and John Johnson Jr. are the Prep?s first Black graduates, both graduating in 1960. Last May, Reese ?60 was honored at the Prep?s annual Bakari Awards with the Inaugural Bakari Trailblazer Award.

Black Student L eague (BSL ) founded in 1967 (but not included in the year book until 1970-71)

(Photo: SJP Yearbook)

The Prep?s Black Student League, what could be called the predecessor to the Black Culture Club (B.C.C.) was founded with the help of Reverend William Watters, S.J. in 1967, despite not being included in the yearbook until the 1970-71 school year. In the yearbook the club is described as an initial ?reaction to the changing scene in American life,? but something that changed its goal into the betterment of the Prep community. By 1975, the club was sponsoring scholarships to the Prep, and even sent a Prep junior on a cultural exchange to Africa.

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y at the Prep 1969 - Fir st Black Student Body President

" B.C.C." Founded in 1975

1969 - Fir st Black Teacher

(Photo: SJP Yearbook)

(Photo: SJP Yearbook)

(Photo: SJP Yearbook)

Vincent A. Berkley ?69 did a lot during his time at the Prep, including Cape & Sword, managing for the football and basketball team, writing for the Hawklet, and even forensics.

However, he will be remembered in Prep history for being the first ever Black student body president.

The Black Culture Club, which has now grown into the Black and Latino Cultural Club, was founded in the 1975- 76 school year. The club started off strong with about sixty members, according to the ?75 yearbook, and moderated by Vincent Berkley ?69, the Prep?s first Black student body president.

Although it is unclear exactly what subject Mr. Aloysius Martin taught at the Prep in the ?68- ?69 school year, it is very clear that he played an important role in the Prep community. Unfortunately, Mr. Martin was unable to be contacted for publication.

The yearbook states ,?He exemplifies the groping for communication between students and faculty. With his struggles to reach the student, he inspires a reciprocal struggle to express [oneself].?

Fir st Black Editor on 2015 - Second The Hawkeye - 1975 Black Student 2016 - Fir st Black Body President Quar ter back (Photo: SJP Yearbook)

(Photo: SJP Yearbook)

(Photo: SJP Yearbook)

(Photo: SJP Yearbook)

Almost 50 years after the first Black student body president, Shane Davis became the second and most previous Black student body president of the Prep. He had the chance to meet his predecessor, Vincent Berkley ?69, and he is planned to return to the Prep next year with the Alumni Service Corps, working both in the offices of Mission & Ministry and Diversity & Inclusion.

Only a year after its founding in the academic year 1973-74, the Hawkeye saw its first Black editor, Craig Settles ?75, in the 1974-75 school year.

At the time, the Hawkeye was a smaller sports paper in competition with the more established Hawklet.

Marquez McCray ?18, who only graduated last year, was the Prep?s first Black Varsity football quarterback.

10 | Entertainment/Opinion | Friday, February 15, 2019 | The Hawkeye

J. Cole's " M iddle Child" Raises I mpor tant I ssues "I liked not only the beat, but what he was saying, how it's relatable and to the point," said Frankie Nieves '21.

On Wednesday night January 23rd, J. Cole dropped his new single much to the anticipation of the rap community. The song, titled ?Middle Child,? came nearly six months after he released ?Album of the Year Freestyle? where he teased the release of his next release, The Off Season, a mixtape. Nothing has come of this statement, much to the dismay of fans, but that doesn?t mean the man hasn?t been busy this fall and winter.

The North Carolina native has had his hands full writing verses and showing up on some of this season?s most fire hits, including Bas?s ?Tribe? in late August, Rapsody's ?Sojourner? in October, and 21 Savage?s hit ?a lot,? which hit the charts at the beginning of 2019. With each feature, J. Cole has solidified his reputation as one of the biggest in the game. In ?Middle Child,? he acknowledges this and many other claims surrounding his career in what can be described as an ?answer? to the many questions that surround his success. ?Middle Child? was produced by T- Minus, whom he collaborated with to produce last year?s hit ?Kevin?s Heart.?

The two came together again after KOD (2018) and got to work constructing the new single. The underlying tune is derived from the trumpets used in ?Wake Up to Me? (1973), a song by the Philadelphia trio group First Choice. As the beat comes in, J. Cole raps the refrain, a description of him gearing up to take down anyone ?on his list.? He then calls out the imbalance of the rap game, how recent deaths have affected it, and his contentment with the normality of his possessions. This theme shows up frequently in his discography in songs such as ?Neighbors? and ?Love Yours,? where he talks about his wealth, but understands the excessiveness of it at the same time.

Cole jumps right into verse one and covers an extensive amount of ground that would take some rappers whole albums to encompass. His flow conveys several ideas, the first being his thoughts on substance abuse and drugs, some of which he elaborated fully on in KOD last April. Next, he emphasizes the importance of taking care of those he loves with the money and talent he possesses. This seems like an attempt to counteract the greed and selfishness he sees in the rap game today. With the mention of his Rolex, J. Cole transitions into the next major point about his friendship with Canadian rapper, Drake. He

comments on how the fans and the media try to drive a wedge between the icons, saying, ?they act like two legends cannot coexist.? This is true, with everyone always ranking and comparing today?s stars. A video surfaced later showing Drake and Cole on good terms, laughing in a Rolls Royce Ghost. Could they be dropping hints about another possible collab?

J. Cole continues, saying that if there were to be any animosity between him and another rapper, it wouldn?t be for something as fleeting or silly as stealing flows or selling sneakers. The latter, many speculate, takes a shot at Chicago- rapper Kanye West, and his new Yeezy sneakers who has feuds with many other rappers.

"Cole falls in the middle of two generations" Towards the end of verse one, J. Cole transitions to rapping about his position in the rap game, the concept from which the song gets its name.

Further elaborated in verse two, he addresses his position on the example he sets and his newfound respect for the new school rappers whom he dissed in ?Everybody Dies? (2016), and his admiration for the old school rappers. Mark Figge '20

(Photo: me.me)

By Benicio Beatty '21

Middle Child debuted at #1 on the iTunes char ts and now sits comfor tably around #48. said, "He says he doesn't fit old rap and new rap, but 'Middle Child' sounded pretty new school." Though J. Cole is not a literal middle child, he falls ?dead in the middle of two generations,? yet is able to mediate and and serve as the bridge between the two. He name drops 21 Savage and Kodak Black, young ones coming up, as well as Jay- Z, who serves as a role model for him.

J. Cole ends the song reflecting on the brokenness of his community and the dysfunctional cycle that plagues it. He

calls on the young, saying that neither ?money in your palm? and a ?pistol in your hand? won?t make you any more real.

All the subject matter in this single definitely packs a punch to the listener.

Regardless of its reception, there is more to come from Dreamville Records (Cole?s label) this year. The 34 yearold rapper promises new hits on the upcoming Revenge of the Dreamers 3. In the meantime, ?Middle Child? stands as a lyrically solid release from the Fayetteville MC.

(Photo: St. Joe's Prep)

Should Political Discussion be Allowed for Non-Political Speeches?

Father Car roll, SJ details his exper ience at the M exican bor der as a par t of I gnatian I dentity Week, spar king loaded, political questions from students.

By Robbie Calabro '19 On the second day of Ignatian Identity Week, Father Sean Carroll, SJ from the Kino Border Initiative came to speak to students about his work. The speech was organized as part of celebrating Ignatian heritage, not to promote an ex-

plicit political message. And yet the conversation soon turned to politics, leaving many students questioning whether or not this was the appropriate time or manner to go into such a discussion.

The mandatory assembly in the Gesu took place on the

second day of Ignatian Identity Week. Students listened to the approximately 35 minute speech about Carroll?s work at the southern border and some personal anecdotes he shared about his time there. The message was clearly one of the value of personal and loving relationships with families that Father Carroll encountered.

Afterwards, the floor was opened for questions.

with a speaker who has personally experienced the situation at the border and the people there. Additionally, this assembly came at the end of the month long government shutdown that began over the proposed border wall. For students who closely follow politics, ?the wall? and all the baggage that comes with the topic was fresh on their minds during Carroll?s presentation.

Students lined up almost immediately to ask questions, but due to time constraints and follow up questions, only three students were able to speak.

All three either asked questions with either a political undertone or asked a direct political question. One student even used statistics from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in asking a series of questions about undocumented immigrants. I reached out to some of those who asked questions, in an effort to understand their take on the appropriateness of the political turn that the assembly took, but they did not respond for comment.

As a result, some of those students took to the microphone to address the political undertones of the topic. Some seemed upset that the questions were so politically charged, while others were happy there was a political discourse.

Some students considered his presentation simply an account detailing his experience at the border, while others saw it as something that encouraged a campaign against the wall.

With all the current conflict in Washington over the border and how to protect it, it could reasonably be expected that those questions would arise

Others, like myself, saw the presentation as something in the middle. While not overtly political, any presentation on a topic related to the border is naturally going to receive pushback. Jack Thorell ?19 agreed. He said that such a reaction is ?an underlying part of any talk about experiences at the border.?

The argument of those who claim it was a political talk point to the Kino Border Initiative, saying that it is by nature a political organization.

The website has made numerous press releases that oppose statements made or legislation proposed by President Trump.

So while the talk may not have been overtly political in nature, it?d be naive not to expect questions presenting a different view of the border issue that challenged the speaker, or at least the organization he represented. While some had a problem with these questions, I personally do not.

I do wish some of the questions were asked with some more tact and maybe in a less aggressive manner, but the whole ordeal proved that Prep students are well- informed. I firmly believe the best way to learn is by asking and responding to questions, and it?s no different here.

So was it an appropriate setting to have a political discourse? I think so. Again, the talk was not overtly political, but as a natural consequence of the political temperature of the country, was associated with politics. And as a result, political questions followed.

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The Punisher Season 2 Fails to Deliver

By Robbie Calabro ?19 I, like many, was saddened to see every Marvel series recently get canceled on Netflix, with the exception of Punisher, which was coming back at last for one more year. While not a fan of Marvel usually, I enjoyed the three seasons Daredevil and one of Punisher. So when what is most likely the final season of the Punisher appeared on my Netflix page, I was excited to watch something I usually wouldn?t like.

That excitement didn?t last long.

In my whole life, I have never seen a show (or collection of shows, in this case) use basically the exact same storyline every season. The good guy sees someone in trouble, comes to help them, and suddenly find themselves caught up in something that involves guys with Russian accents, FBI agents, and lots of guns.

The same tired, washed out storyline manifests itself al-

most instantly. In the first episode, the Punisher, Frank Castle, a man who ignores the law and employs murder to make things right, tallies at least 7 kills to save one girl.

He finds out she has ?something? that the Russian mob

3.2/10

wants, and the rest of the show is spent avoiding them and the FBI. One small twist is the emergence of a villain, who is one of Castle?s former marine friends, but despite his mask, he adds nothing to the show.

By the midway point of the show, there are so many names and new people and weird relationships and plot holes that it was all just a jumbled mess.

Nothing fit together well, unlike the first season. There was no reason for the Punisher or anyone else to really fight each other; it reminded me of a manufactured feud on WWE. For some reason unknown to literally anybody, these people decided to fight each other.

Every episode, I would whip out my phone within five minutes because it was that boring.

Too much talking. I will give the producers credit because the fight scenes were spectacularly well done, but they were too few and far between mindnumbingly endless conversations.

Is there a chance that I hated this show so much because I never read the comics and barely knew anything about Punisher, or in that case superheroes in general, coming in?

Possibly, but I think a show on a platform like Netflix should market to all audiences, not just a well- informed core fan base. I?d watched the first

season and enjoyed it. I hoped to do the same with this one.

But it was just so bad that I had to convince myself that maybe it would get better the next episode (it never did).

Not enough can be said about how this show took an idea that should be exciting - an R rated ?superhero? series - and made it terrible. IMDB somehow does not rate any episodes below an 8.1/10. Rotten Tomatoes has given it a score of 52%. Both of these massively overestimate the show.

My score: 3.2/10. I hope this show does not continue to the third season.

Opinion: AM C M ath Test is Beneficial

By Ned Bur ke ?19 Yes, it is that time of year again. Where nearly half the students in the school sit for a math test that is ?impossible.?

Last Thursday, these students took the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) Test.

The exam, which takes 75 minutes and has 25 questions, encourages students to use an analytical approach to solve its somewhat challenging problems. The problem types include algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. A student must pass the qualification round at a school level to move up to the next round of the AMC. Yet, when the time comes to take the test, many Prep students seem very unenthusiastic

and even unwilling to take the test. One quick look around the Multi- Purpose Room during testing hour would show many students disengaged, uninterested, or even fast asleep.

Christopher Zack ?20 said, ?The questions make zero sense. After, like, six, I just filled in random bubbles and slept. Although I later realized that you get more points for leaving them blank.? This is true, as students are rewarded a point and a half for a blank, but zero points for a wrong answer.

This attitude is shared by many students.

One primary complaint is that the test is so hard that it is impossible for a Prep student to do well. This fact is simply

not true. Generally, three to five students each year qualify for the next round of the AMC. These students have the opportunity to advance farther and bring more academic glory to the Prep.

Another complaint is that a Community Hour is taken from the students so that they can take the test. While it is inconveniencing to lose Community, the test can only be given on two date, harshly restricting when the school can administer it. Taking the test during Community is the most feasible time, as many students would be reluctant to take it before or after school. Having a chance to be win national academic prestige is worth one

Over 200 Prep students took par t in the competition this year.

Community Hour.

As students Jesuit institution with a reputation for a tough academic curriculum, we should be willing and excited to have our knowledge tested on a national scale. ?Intellec-

tually Competent? is part of the Grad at Grad after all, so it makes sense that our school finds ways to challenge its students. Although the test can be discouraging, we should be willing to give it out all, in the name of Jesuit education.

12| Opinion and Debate | Friday, February 15, 2019 | The Hawkeye

Prep I nfr astr ucture Needs Attention

By Gar rett M cCloskey '21 For the past couple of weeks, a common thought has crossed the minds of all Preppers: ?Class technically ends in three minutes, but the bell rang so? ? Everyone knew the bell was three minutes off these past few weeks, but that didn?t matter. We were afforded three extra minutes to get to the next class, at the expense of the previous class, and to the chagrin of our teachers. And, of course, getting dismissed three minutes earlier was a much appreciated benefit. ?The bells being off could be the best part of my day,? said Shane Mullen ?21. ?Seeing the teachers? reaction to knowing

it?s three minutes early, but we all still get up and leave, is a great feeling.? Yes, an early dismissal from each class is a nice benefit of an upkeep problem, but it seems the failure of Prep infrastructure is continuing to pile up.

trance, near the lockers, of the 2nd floor Villiger Hall bathroom. Dintino said in the video, ?This door is ridiculous.

It needs to be unlocked. Now!?

It?s a sentiment that?s shared among every student in our Prep community.

To the displeasure of students, the bells are fixed, apparently, but there are still a few other issues around the Prep that students want resolved.

Contrary to popular belief, the bathroom was never used as a ?shortcut.? The parallel locker corridor serves that purpose. Instead, this door is simply a more effective route to the bathroom, and a way to disperse foot traffic. The locked door can add up to a significant minute of extra student travel time during the ?grace period? between classes, if he chooses to use the restroom. Frankly, the locked

In a ?Pinned Tweet? from January 31st on the Prep?s student council Twitter account (@SJPStudentCo), student body president, Thomas Dintino ?19, is filmed attempting to open the back en-

door serves no true purpose and is nothing but an inconvenience.

When asked about the subject of the locked door, Jaxon Clayton ?21 said, ?It?s a hazard.? While it?s true that this locked door is a hazard, there is a much more hazardous defect in the building.

Due to recent ?renovations? to the PA system, the speaker emits muffled announcements to a handful of classrooms in Villiger Hall. ?It sounds like Charlie Brown?s teacher? wha womp wha wha womp wha,? said George Voegele ?21.

You can?t hear the announce-

ments in some classrooms, but at least they were able to play some classical music during the system testing period a few weeks ago.

The faulty PA system presents a significant hazard. In the event of a major emergency, the Prep?s most vital, and quickest form of communication? the speaker system? will provide no help to almost half of the building.

The repair of the speaker system should be of the utmost importance. All Prep students are affected in some way by these remediable matters. The upkeep of the building is a presentation of who we are as a school.

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Student Athlete of the M onth: Br ian Geatens '20 Geatens, a Montgomery County native, has been tearing it up this season on the hardwood for Speedy Morris?s squad. As a sophomore last year, he served as a bench player in the 7th/8th man role for the junior varsity team. Building off his experience in his sophomore campaign, Geatens put a lot of time into his off-season training, which led him onto the Varsity roster this season. ?For the most part, I did not do anything new this off- season. I kept the same offseason training program as years past. I did the same drills and worked on my shot by taking more reps,? said Geatens.

Around August, he worked with Assistant Coach Randy Monroe to improve on his ball handling, shooting, and conditioning.

The j unior leads the team with 10 char ges taken on the season.

By John L euzzi '19 With basketball's regular season just wrapping up and playoffs starting, there has been a

certain Hawks player who has become a key part of this year's team. That person is Brian Geatens ?20.

Now in his junior season, the 5?11? guard is serving as the 6th man for the varsity team. ?It has been awesome. For one, I am happy for myself to earn this role and see the progress I have made from last year. Secondly, I am happy that I can help this team win. In this role, I am able to contribute to the

team in different ways. If that means me playing defense or knocking down key shots, I will do it,? said Geatens. Off the bench this year, Geatens has grown to be a threat from beyond the arc and a good defender around the paint. He also holds the highest free- throw percentage on the team (97%).

Coming into this season, there was some speculation throughout the league on how this current team would play after losing three starters from last year's team (Ed Croswell ?18, Darius Kinnel ?18 and Kyle Thompson ?18), which had made it the Palestra for the first time since the Steve Vasturia era. ?Obviously we do not have the most talented team in the league ,like a Roman or Bonner, who have some of the best basketball players in their class, but I do think this team is special.

Our work ethic is something that stands out to me. Everyone on this team, including myself, is willing to make sacrifices to help this team win game after game,? said Geatens.

(Photo courtesy St. Joe's Prep) With playoffs justofaround the corner, Geatens has made a few goals for himself. ?Personally, I want to help the team with whatever they need me to do.

Last year, I was not in this position when varsity made their run in the playoffs, so I just want to take one game at a time and do everything possible to win.

Most of all, though, I want to believe in myself and in the team,? said Geatens.

Besides doing basketball at the Prep, Geatens also plays AAU summer ball for the Jersey Shore Warriors.

One of his favorite classes in his three years at 17th and Girard was English II with Mr. Patragnoni.

Look for Geatens to play a key role for the basketball team off the bench as they start their playoffs run this week in hopes to get back to the Palestra for the second straight year.

Follow the team on Twitter @SJP_BB for updates on the team.

Sixer s Consolidate Dynasty, Add New Star

By Ricky Weipz '19 If you have not heard by now, the Sixers are a very good basketball team that just got even better. Last week, the Philadelphia 76ers made a blockbuster deal to acquire (should- be All- Star) power forward Tobias Harris, among others, from the Los Angeles Clippers. The addition of a fourth star in the starting lineup has now made the hopes of an NBA Championship a real possibility.

The Sixers added their third star, Jimmy Butler, in a deal with the Timberwolves earlier in the year. Now put these two studs alongside Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons and Philly has one of the scariest lineups in the East. Brett Brown?s new starting five is now drawing comparisons to the Warriors ?super team? out in the West.

This trade might be a step in the right direction towards the Sixers? ultimate goal of winning a championship, but there are some sentimental players that have been lost in making this star-studded roster.

Philly sports fans draw special connections to players that may not be the best on the team, but rather have certain qualities that have them stand out. One of these was Landry Shamet, a rookie out of Wichita State. Shamet was a late first- round pick by the Sixers this past year, and has put in quality minutes off of the bench. He is a quiet presence who was an automatic threepoint shooter, and the fans fell in love with him.

Thomas Avington ?20, a Landry Shamet fanboy said, ?I was devastated and disappointed because he was great off the bench and was showing that he had the tools to be a great player in the NBA.?

Avington also posted a picture on his Twitter account with his Shamet jersey hanging on his wall saying: ?We will meet again, I promise.?

Outside of the fan?s perspective, I feel that it is my duty as the sports editor for the Hawkeye to provide my analysis of this major trade that changed the course of The Process.

If this trade says anything about what the goals are for the organization right now, it is championship or bust. Giving away two first- round picks, and a young star for a player on an expiring deal is GM Elton Brand?s way of saying that they are now ready to win. Not to mention that they gave up Robert Covington and Dario Saric for Jimmy Butler, who is also on an expiring deal. In my eyes, these two trades will be worth it if at least one of them re- signs with the Sixers this off-season.

After watching the first two games with Tobias Harris in a Sixers uniform, this team looks very scary to play against. The fact that the ?worst? player in their starting five is JJ Redick, speaks volumes, especially when he dropped a casual 34 points against the Nuggets in Harris? debut. Now, four starters are known threats from behind the arc, which also makes them a tough match up

The Sixer s have now won their fir st two games with the star ting lineup's newest addition, Tobias Har r is. for any team in the NBA.

during the game

The big question mark surrounding the Sixers and their championship aspirations this season has been the strength of their bench. After trades with the Clippers, Rockets, and Magic, the revamped Sixers bench includes the likes of Boban Marjanovic, Mike Scott, James Ennis, and Jonathon Simmons to team up with TJ McConnell, Furkan Korkmaz, and Jonah Bolden.

This second-team unit is better than it was when the season started, and with a big four, there should be at least one starter on the floor at all times

Not to mention that the Sixers expect their 16th overall pick, Zhaire Smith, to play with the team this season. Ever since the Sixers traded Villanova star Mikal Bridges to Phoenix for Smith, fans have not put a lot of faith in the 19 year- old guard out of Texas Tech. While Bridges might have seemed like a great fit in Philly with his defensive prowess and three- point shot, there must be something special they see in Zhaire Smith that will make the wait worth it.

Overall, the Sixers are now

in position to make a run at the Eastern Conference Title, and challenge the Warriors for kings of the NBA. Elton Brand did a phenomenal job with setting this team up for success in his inaugural year as Sixers GM, and he obviously is not done yet. Regardless if the Sixers win a championship this year or not, they have to resign at least one of the stars they traded for this year in Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris. That way, they are set up for the future years to come.

Just remember: Ben Simmons is 22, and Joel Embiid is 24.

They are going to be around for a long time.

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By Gar rett M cCloskey '21 ?No one cares about the Phillies,? said Seamus Schultz ?21. Fair enough. They have had their fair share of dismal losing seasons. A majority of the Prep community still believes the dynamic trio of Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, and Chase Utley are leading Philadelphia?s baseball team to victory. For that, I forgive you.

But it is now time to hop on this Phillies bandwagon.

On Opening Day 2018, the Phillies had the youngest team in the MLB. They are now building around this promising young core.

The Phillies are going for it.

That?s a fact. They are no longer sellers. Indeed, they are buyers; they are contenders.

Playoffs dreams are only a player or two away from becoming reality.

When asked about the team, Bryce Jones ?21 said, ?I?m optimistic. I think that if we add a middle reliever and a few bench guys and Harper, of course, we have a real shot at a 2008 re-run.?

This off- season has generated the most excitement since the 2006- 07 off- season that built the 2008 World Series Championship team. A 2014 TV deal worth $2.5 billion over 25 years, coupled with a half- decade rebuilding period, has left the Phillies with quite the abundance of money. In a line that has defined the Phillies? off- season plans,

owner John Middleton has said that he is willing to spend,?stupid money.?

First baseman Rhys Hoskins and right- handed ace Aaron Nola are the current stars of the organization. The Phillies front office has added recent AllStars in shortstop Jean Segura and catcher J.T. Realmuto, while cushioning their young roster with the acquisitions of veterans OF Andrew McCutchen, LHP Aaron Loup, and RHP David Robertson.

The Phillies acquired Realmuto from the Marlins in exchange for catcher Jorge Alfaro, RHP Sixto Sanchez, LHP Will Stewart, and international pool money. Realmuto, a 27 year- old, had an All- Star and Silver Slugger campaign in 2018, and is widely regarded as the best catcher in baseball.

It is also nice to note that he is a close friend of Phillies-target Bryce Harper.

However, the Phillies gave up their top prospect, RHP Sixto Sanchez, in the deal. The willingness to grab a hold of a top player in exchange for a promising young star shows that the Phillies are going all out to win now.

But of course, the buzz of the off-season has revolved around superstar free agents Manny Machado and Bryce Harper.

Both are arguably top- five players in baseball. When radio listeners call- in to talk Phillies, these two names are always involved in the conver-

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Phillies Breakdown For Fans I nactive Since 2011 Carlos Santana in the trade allows Rhys Hoskins to return to his natural position in first base, thus clearing a spot in the outfield for, you guessed it, Bryce Harper.

Leuzzi also says that the Phillies would not acquire Segura, a shortstop, if their primary target was Machado, another shortstop. ?It is only a matter of time until Bryce is in the Phillies pinstripes,? said Leuzzi.

Rhys Hoskins will move back to his pr imar y position at fir st base. sation.

Machado, a 26 year- old, spent seven years with the Baltimore Orioles, before being shipped off to Los Angeles in a fire sale. There, his Dodgers, aided by veteran leader and former Phillie, Chase Utley, fell to the Red Sox in the World Series. ?I'm not the type of player that's going to be 'Johnny Hustle,' and run down the line? ? said Machado during the World Series. This comment has been the #1 reason as to why Phillies fans call-in to radio stations to express their preference for Bryce Harper, rather than Manny Machado.

Yet, John Pease ?20 is riding with Machado. ?He?s by far the better player and almost every stat will prove [that]. He is also available at most likely a

cheaper price tag than Harper.

Easy choice.? Pease and John Leuzzi ?19 host MLB Hot Stove Live!, a baseball talk show that airs its episodes on an online platform. The show is a product of WSJP? the student broadcasting club of St. Joseph?s Prep.

Many, including myself, believe that Bryce Harper would be the better ?fit? for Philadelphia and its notoriously passionate fan base. Bryce Harper, formerly with the division rival Washington Nationals, has been a ?Phillie- killer.?

Harper?s flair, ability, and raretalent has lured his name to the front of the minds of Phillies fans.

Leuzzi, on the other hand, believes the Jean Segura trade was proof that Harper is destined for Philadelphia. He mentioned that the removal of

According to reports, the Phillies front office prefers Manny Machado. Still, the fans want Bryce Harper.

Although the first Spring Training game is just over a week away, Harper and Machado remain unsigned? much to the ire of eager baseball fans. Harper and Machado are rumored to have asked for ten- year contracts worth upwards of $300 million.

Ultimately, one of the two stars will put pen to paper once Phillies owner, John Middleton, bites his tongue and whips out his checkbook.

To the Prep community: the Phillies are going to be making a run, so you better catch up now, before it?s too late.

The Phillies? pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training this week, and the full squad reports on February 18.

It will be Opening Day before you know it!

Upcoming Events at the Prep Febr uar y 18: No school, President's Day Febr uar y 21-22: Parent-Teacher Conferences Febr uar y 22: No School for Students Febr uar y 23: Forensics Tour nament Febr uar y 24: Alumni/Father-Son Communion Breakfast Febr uar y 26: SpeakUp! M er ion M ercy Academy

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M anager 's Special: Basketball's Elite Eight (Photo courtesy of St. Joe's Prep) around basketball everyday.?

Weipz also noted that he will try to manage in college next year at Arizona State.

By Jake DeAnnuntis '19 Each week, the St. Joseph?s Prep basketball players spend hours upon hours in the gym, working hard in practice, or competing in their games.

However, the players are rewarded for their grueling schedule with the attention that comes from being an athlete and contending for a Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. While the members of team are the ones who attract most of the glory, a special group of students work behind the scenes to make sure everything is smooth sailing: the managers.

The managers within the St Joseph?s Prep basketball program are not your average high school basketball managers. In fact, I would go as far to say that they are the best managing team in the Philadelphia Catholic League. Under the tutelage of Head Varsity Manager Ricky Weipz ?19, the managing squad runs like a well- oiled machine. Operating in the shadows, the managers do the dirty work that an average high school basketball fan might not notice. What exactly do they do? Throughout each practice, the managers can be found filling the water coolers and water bottles for the play-

There are eight basketball manager s between JV and Var sity. ers, controlling the scoreboard and clock, helping out in drills, and overseeing the analytics department. In games, the manager keep the official score book, record the game stats, film the game, keep the players hydrated, and take care of any other problem that arises.

Working his up way through the program from a freshman and JV manager to Head Varsity Manager, Ricky Weipz ?19 quietly runs the show for the Hawks. Hailing from Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, Ricky is as

dedicated a manger as they come. Typically, Ricky can be seen at the scorer?s table keeping the official score book for each game. During practice, Ricky often helps out in drills, using his defensive skills and passing ability to make the team better. When he is not doing these things, Ricky is often working on his craft at one of the side baskets, getting up shots or playing 2-on-2 with the other managers. Ricky?s hard work have allowed him to nail 11 half court shots in 35 practices, giving him a shoot-

ing percentage of 31%, and allowing him to suit up for three varsity games.

On January 25th, Ricky made his varsity debut and he was an animal on the defensive end, grabbing one rebound.

When asked about what he loves most about his managing position, Ricky responded, ?Everything.

From being around the players and the coaches everyday, to making sure everything gets done for the team. I just enjoy being part of the program and being

For juniors Henry Wert ?20 and Justin Domingo ?20, managing in the Prep basketball program runs in the family.

Henry learned the ropes from his older brother, legendary former manager Jack Wert ?18: ?I just love helping the team to be as great as they can be.?

Similarly, Justin also learned from his older brother, former Prep manager Dean Domingo ?17. Dave Schultz ?20 is vital to the managing staff as well, recording the stats for each game with the utmost precision: ?I love the exciting, loud, atmosphere of Catholic League games that I get to be a part of.

Kevin Nederostek ?20, Conor Green ?20, Bryce Jones 21?, and Connor McCabe ?21 round off the rest of the managing squad, executing on whatever task they are faced with.

These students put in just as much time and work into the basketball program as the players themselves, and are equally important to the program. Although they typically do not get the glory that the players receive, the managers deserve to share a piece of the spotlight too.

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Prep Scoreboard SWI M M I NG

BA SK ETBA LL

HOCK EY

1/ 19 vs Archbi shop Carroll, W

2/ 1 vs Neum ann-Goretti , L

1/ 30 vs Hun School, L

1/ 24 vs Cardi nal O'Hara, W

2/ 3 vs Archbi shop Wood, L

2/ 1 vs La Salle, L

1/ 26 vs Xavi er Jesui t, W

2/ 8 vs Archbi shop Carroll, L

2/ 6 vs HGP, L

2/ 5 vs La Salle, L

2/ 10 vs La Salle, L

2/ 12 vs Malvern Prep, PPD

2/ 15 - PCL Cham pi onshi ps

2/ 13 vs Archbi shop Ryan

2/ 25 - APAC Playoffs

I ndoor Tr ack Runner-Up at PCL s This past weekend, the Prep's Indoor Track team raced in Bethlehem, PA for the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. The team placed second overall in the meet, however, the Prep placed first place in four events and exited the meet with seven athletes named 1st team AllCatholic, three named 2nd team, and one honorable mention.

Salim Epps '20, Malik Cooper '21, Sahmir Hagans '21, and Brendan Leneghan '22 were the runners who made up this year's 4x200 relay team, and will possibly be heading off to the State Championship to compete with their qualifying time. Hagans also competed in the 60m dash this past

weekend and missed the school record by only 0.01 seconds.

Hagans, who also plays football in the Fall, commented on the results of the previous relay race, and look to the future. He said, ?Coach Cockenburg, Coach Wallace, and Coach Blair have always put us in the best position to succeed, and they always push us to our limits, so [I'm] very thankful for the work they have done for me and the team. I'm going to push myself and my teammates harder at practice since we are running in the state meet.? Last year, the 4x400 relay team won the national championship with two seniors on the roster. ?It feels very nice to know we were able to accomplish what we accomplished as such a young group,? Hagans said,

1st Place Champions

Only one senior received All- Catholic this year: Darryl Vaughn ?19. He made 1st team in high jump and triple jump and 2nd team for 60 meter high hurdles. On balancing the three events, he said, ?I made sure I tried for the one I was least prepared for, so working on high jump was the main focus.?

Now, Vaughn is looking ahead to the Outdoor season. ?Things will definitely be looking up.

Coach might invest in some more equipment like Vertimax, which can actually increase one?s vertical jump, and there will hopefully be a big turnout of guys who were too busy with school or other sports during the winter,? he said.

1st team All-Catholic

(Photo: St. Joe's Prep Facebook)

By David M cCabe '19

M alik Cooper '21 (above) qualified for the State Championship with the 4x200 meter relay team.

1st team All-Catholic 2nd team All-Catholic

4x200 - Epps '20, Cooper '21, Darryl Vaughn '19 - HJ, TJ Malik Cooper '21 - 4x200 Hagans '21, Leneghan '22 Salim Epps '20 - 4x200, 200, Sahmir Hagans '21 - 4x200, 60 meter dash - Hagans '21 400 60 400 meter dash - Epps '20

Denis Gallagher '20 - 400

800 meter run - Raup '20

Ricky Raup '20 - 800

Brenden Lenaghan '22 4x200, LJ

Darryl Vaughn '19 - 60HH Sahmir Hagans '21- 200 Ethan Pennington '22 - HJ

Honor able M entions Joe McCabe '20 - PV

Spor ts M oder ator s and What They Really Do

By Matt Mar hefka '19 Gabe Infante has been the head coach of the Prep?s football program for his successful tenure, but how much publicity has Mr. Ghee received as Moderator of the football team? Mr. Whelan backs Speedy Morris as basketball?s moderator and Mr. Martin does so respectively with baseball, yet most of the student body is unaware of what exactly a Sports Moderator is.

Mr. Hart, the Athletic Director at the Prep, said, ?moderator responsibilities have evolved a lot in the past five years. The idea has grown that in season, the coach can coach, and the moderator handles more of the logistics.? However, the role of a moderator is not a recent idea.

Originally, before the widespread use of technology of the decade, the moderator would act as a liason, or communica-

tor. Mr. Hart says, ?the school had the idea to have a moderator that worked in the building, to communicate with the coach and the students.? The idea originally stemmed from the fact that not many coaches worked within the building. Information on whether practices were cancelled, or if there was a change in venue, would be relayed to the students by the moderator.

Along with communication, Mr. Hart said, ?currently, some duties of a Sports Moderator is that they monitor grades of athletes on the roster, coordinate transportation, plan events such as the banquet, and serve as a liaison between the parent coordinators of each team.? While this is true for every sport, there are some responsibilities that vary between some of the teams. Mr. Hart gave a glimpse of Mr. Ghee?s tasks as modera-

tor of the football team. The travel-intensive season of football is spearheaded by Mr. Ghee, ?who books flights, buses, and hotels? during football?s away games, whether in Pennsylvania or not. Other moderators focus more on home games, such as Mr. Whelan, who is the public address announcer for basketball games. Mr. Hart added, ?when teams are successful (in the postseason), they even help with parents to get championship gear such as ordering jackets.?

Every sport has a moderator, ranging from the soccer team to the frisbee team. Mr. Hartexplained how one becomes a Sports Moderator. ?Typically, it is someone who has an interest in that sport and has a previous relationship with the head coach. When there are vacancies, the head coach and I sit

down and ask who would be the best fit for this sport.? A recent example of this transition is Dr. Rupertus, who became the swim team?s moderator about a year ago.

Dr. Rupertus recalled, ?Mr. Hart approached me to moderate the swim team. I was not a swimmer myself. Yet, Mr. Hart asked me to because of my experience as a varsity coach [for baseball].? Dr. Rupertus agreed that his job as a moderator is primarily behind the scenes but knows, ?it frees up the coach.?

When asked about his time commitment as a moderator, Dr. Rupertus reflected on his previous perspective as a coach. ?During my time as a baseball coach, I found moderators invaluable and I could hand them a job and I knew it would get done well and it would free us coaches up. As a moderator, it is not near as much time a

coach puts in. The time commitment is not steady. For swimming we help more in the beginning, on home meet days, and then we plan the banquet.?

Dr. Rupertus likes being the swim team?s moderator, knowing it is a way to stay involved in athletics and support his students. He added, ?If you asked any moderator, that person would say they enjoy being with the kids and being an advocate for them.?

In short, the responsibilities of moderators have evolved and increased in such areas. More teams are traveling and becoming fairly successful in playoffs while the banquets involve more and more coordination.

The moderator is a helping hand so that the coach can coach, and is crucial to the operation of the program.