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Vol. 45, I ssue I I
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September 27, 2019
Freshman Retreat Goes For th, Sets Wor ld on Fire, Ser ves with Other s
Prepper s Embr ace Yang Gang at Philly Rally
(Photo: Mr. Raffa)
By Chr is Casey '20
Freshman Advisor y 9H and their upperclassmen leader s made sandwiches and snack bags for the homeless with help from children at the Gesu School as par t of the annual " I gnite" Freshman Retreat. I n total, the freshmen class ser ved close to 700 hour s in locations such as PAR Recycle Wor ks, Nor ther n Children's Ser vices, and the Gesu School dur ing their retreat.
M cDevitt '21, 17th and Gir ar d Studios Revive Film Club at The Prep By Jimmy K ing '21 Hollywood, the mecca of filmmaking, is being replicated within the doors of St. Joseph?s Prep. 17th and Girard Studios, a recently formed club with over ten dedicated members, offers Prep students the chance to learn the art of filmmaking, editing, and photography. The club was created in October 2018 by Liam McDevitt ?21. He was intrigued by filmmaking and editing ever since grade school, but he did not know how to get involved. Mr. Scannapieco ?09 heard about McDevitt?s hopes of starting a film and editing club. He was happy to help, as he attended film school in college and received a Masters in Media Production from Temple University. ?I was excited to see that there were current Prep students who shared a common Continued on Page 6
Finding a Balance Between L GBT Acceptance and the Catholic Church By L iam Holden '23
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LGBT youth are five times more likely to have attempted suicide than heterosexual and cisgender children. That statistic only becomes more jarring when an LGBT child becomes the victim of rejection or harassment from their community, increasing by 8.4 and 2.5 times respectively. Unfortunately, the Catholic Church has often perpetuated and contributed to this problem. As members of the Church community, Prep students hold the responsibility to work at effective and real change in the way we support our LGBT brothers. Students at the Prep are sure to have seen the flyers that were posted around the school. ?Building A Bridge,? they read. ?Reaching out to the excluded in our church.? They were promoting a seminar that took place at St. Joseph?s University, our local Jesuit college, on Tuesday, September 17th. The seminar, part of a larger ministry led of Reverend James Martin, S.J. and backed by the Jesuit?s Superior General, sought to ad-
Reverend James M ar tin, S.J., addresses an over flow crowd at the Foley Center at Saint Joseph's Univer sity to discuss his stance, as a Catholic pr iest, on the L GBT community. M ar tin focused on welcoming those who feel left out by the Church. dress the issues the Catholic Church?s anti- LGBT rhetoric causes. It proposes solutions implementable by groups and institutions from across the Catholic community. The effect of the ?Building A Bridge? on the SJU community was evident from the moment I arrived on campus. Before I even stepped outside I could hear chanting and shouting. The source soon became evident: protestors. Members of The American Society for the Defense of Tra-
dition, Family, and Property were lined up outside SJU?s campus reciting Hail Marys and holding signs and banners. Some read, ?Fr. Martin?s bridge to sin offends God,? while another said, ?Honk for Traditional Marriage.? Nobody was honking. The lecture began promptly at 7 P.M. and, following a few customary introductions, Reverend Martin stepped up to the podium. He began with some stories. Continued on Page 2
The sun is lightly falling behind the art museum and drivers slow to a roll honking and shouting from their windows on Eakins Oval. The warm autumn air carries in it an excitement, unlike most things. Those pacing around the famous steps of the Art Museum proudly brandish the merchandise of their long shot candidate set to speak before them in just a few minutes. The speakers abruptly pierce the relative quiet and the murmurs and the familiar trumpets of ?Gonna Fly Now? begins to play. Andrew Yang, an AsianAmerican entrepreneur, is running in the crowded Democratic race for the nomination to face Republican incumbent Donald Trump in the 2020 elections. The campaign that the 44-year old entrepreneur is leading does not conform to expectations and shows huge potential as an outsider wild card. The candidate last Tuesday wanted to bring his ideas for the future of the nation to the place of its founding. Here, he met up with the ?Philly Yang Gang,? as they call themselves. Before hundreds, diehards and passers by alike heard Mr. Yang?s characteristic jovial tone contrast the dark dystopian predictions he?s made for the future of the country. Among those there were Prep students interested in the candidate?s more unprecedented take on things. Just two weeks before, the 5th polling candidate speaking before the Asian American and Pacific Islander PAC found himself surfing the crowd after the event, something more akin to a rock show than a political rally. The campaign?s slogan, ?Humanity First? and Mr. Yang?s own philosophy, does no lend itself well to following the traditional hyper-polished Continued on Page 4
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News: 1 - 4
Features: 5 - 6
Enter tainment: 7 - 10
Op/Deb: 11- 13
Spor ts: 14 - 16
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Prepper s Honor 9/11 Victim, Chr istopher " Buddha" Clar ke '86 Scott Avelino ?20, Charles Sylvester ?20, Andrew Wenger ?23, Dan Sponseller ?21, and Patrick Doyle ?23 accompanied Mr. Leo Vaccaro ?05 to the 9/11 Memorial on the Schuylkill riverfront in Center City to lay a wreath. The monument at the memorial consists of a steel beam fragment that was part of the structure of one of the World Trade Center towers.
By Daniel Sponseller '21 Wednesday, September 11, marked the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon outside of Washington, DC, and a failed attack
that was grounded in Shanksville, PA. Most current Prep students weren?t even born yet at the time of the attacks. To commemorate these horrific events, Prep students
The wreath- laying was an experience that allowed students, as well as Mr. Vaccaro, to reflect about all that really happened on that fateful day.
There are countless ways to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks, as Scott Avelino explains. ?I think there are plenty of things the Prep could do to honor the victims on 9/11,? said Avelino. ?I think we could do things in the school to educate people on what had happened and what people had gone through, such as bringing in special guests. I also think we could send a group to the memorial in New York and do something there." Although the attacks occurred almost two decades ago, the events are still ones that are very sizeable parts of so many
?When I think about 9/11, I think that we must remember that the attackers' strategy was to create as much terror and fear as they could,? said Vaccaro. ?It seems to me that the way to beat their tactics would be to decide to not be afraid of each other, and especially to be welcoming of people who are from foreign cultures. I hope that we recommit ourselves to only fearing ?fear itself,? and that's what I try to do in my own modest ways in order to fight back against what those terrorists did in 2001.? (Photo: 911 Living Memorial)
Freshman Andrew Wenger and Junior Daniel Sponseller laying the wreath honor ing Chr istopher " Buddha" Clar ke '86.
The wreath bore the name of Prep alum Christopher ?Buddha? Clarke ?86, who was one of thousands of victims who lost his life during the 9/11 attacks while working at the World Trade Center. Clarke graduated from the Rosemont School of the Holy Child in 1982 before continuing his educational career at The Prep, and later onto Fordham University.
The wreath seems to be leaving a positive impact on people outside of the Prep community as well. After a significant amount of time passed since the wreath-laying, Mr. Vaccaro said, ?I often bike past the wreath, and people have not disturbed it, and in fact someone even placed a candle with it.?
Americans?lives. The question arises of how we can ultimately heal as a nation from the 9/11 attacks.
(Photo: The Chronicle)
Mr. Vaccaro said, ?Although the Schuylkill Banks 9/11 memorial is currently boxed up due to construction on the Chestnut Street Bridge, it is a beautiful space in our city and I wish more people knew about it.?
Scott Avelino ?20, who was one of the five students to go, says, ?When laying the wreath, I thought very deeply about how life changes in seconds and how it changed for all of us, including the people who lived through it and the ones who hadn?t.?
Above, Chr istopher " Buddha" Clar ke '86 on his wedding day.
(Continued from Page 1) By L iam Holden '23 Martin told us about a lesbian woman whose pastor said to her, ?Your kind aren?t really welcome here. You might want to find another parish.? Then another one, this time about a priest who refused to administer the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick to a dying gay man. His point was clear: we need a change. But what can we do? Reverend Martin outlined ten simple ideas that he believes parishes should implement in an effort to alter their approach to the LGBT community. One point, however, stood out to me above all others. He suggested that church communities develop outreach programs
for their LGBT youth. When LGBT youth are five times more likely than their peers to have attempted suicide, why not create such a program? Many Jesuit universities already have such programs, and they all hold an annual group conference called IgnatianQ where they can discuss and share LGBT experiences and issues. What has the Prep done, though? In 2014, students came together to form Breaking Barriers, the school?s GayStraight Alliance Club. Per the Prep website, Breaking Barriers, ?not only acts as a base of support for LGBTQ students who might be struggling with their sexuality, but it is also be an opportunity for all students of all backgrounds to
support each other and better educate themselves about matters dealing with sexuality. The goal of Breaking Barriers is to help gay and straight students better understand and more comfortably accept their own sexuality in a world where sexuality has taken a more public and questioning role.? Breaking Barriers maintains an environment without judgement and can offer advice and insight for gay, bisexual, and straight students alike. Perhaps you have a close friend or family member who?s gay, and you?d like to learn how you can better support them. Maybe you or a close friend is struggling with their sexuality, and you?re seeking counsel or an empathetic ear. Breaking Barriers also accepts
those already secure in their own sexuality, gay, straight, or otherwise to provide a welcoming environment to discuss challenges related to it.
the LGBT community.
(Photo: Connor McCabe '19)
Fr. James M ar tin, S.J. Speaks of Acceptance at SJU (cont.) As Reverend Martin said, ?God loves them and so should we.?
Meetings are announced in advance and take place after school in room 212. Any further questions may be directed to Mr. McGlynn. As the event began to wind down, the seminar group finished by praying a Hail Mary. Both the seminar?s attendees and the protesters had prayed a Hail Mary. These were two groups, advocating two diametrically opposed sets of ideals, praying to the same Blessed Mother with the same prayer. Reverend Martin has found a balance with his Catholic beliefs and his staunch support of
Fr. M ar tin's 2017 book Building A Bridge discusses many of the same issues regar ding the relationship between the L GBTQ community and the Catholic Church.
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The Prep Band Plays On (Photo: Mr. Raffa)
?Especially with something like music, the goal is this beautiful circular thing which is if you end up being comfortable within yourself the odds of you making great art are pretty extreme,? said Mr. Bigeleisen. ?I like to approach that process from finding out who you are and then making art from who you are.? The excitement is especially high among the students who were involved in the church choir back in 2018 when is was student-led. Colin Biddle ?21 said, ?Mr. B is an awesome addition to our choir program and I look forward to working with him this year.? There?s been one lingering question since the first football game of this year, where is the Pep Band? As of now most of the blame lies in the lack of student interest and commitment.
The music progr am at the Prep is embar king on its fir st year beyond the guidance of M r. M atthew Schwar tz (left) and is now under the direction of M r. Aaron Bigeleisen. By Joseph Tagliafer ro '21 The director of the music program has always had a burdensome duty to accept. In the past few years this position entailed leading three bands, an acapella group, and one or two classes. This year, our new director Mr. Aaron Bigeleisen takes on the enormous task offive ensembles and three music classes.
He described the daunting task as, ?a wonderfully crafted double-edged sword. There are deep challenges and it?s also a deeply exciting endeavor.? The position requires an incredibly diverse palette of instructional expertise and a deep understanding of every crevice of this school?s musical talent. Mr. Bigeleisen?s incredible enthusiasm and curiosity is quite evident. Considering that Mr.
Schwartz was a band member and director for many years, it is probably going to be a big change of pace for those involved in our choirs to work with Mr. Bigeleisen. Due to extensive experience in choir and opera, he understands the unique vulnerabilities required to cantor at mass and wants to make one embrace the uncomfortable nature of such an activity.
The fate of the Pep Band [at football games] seems to lay nearly entirely in the students' hands right now. When asked about the culture of Pep Band, Daniel Sponseller ?21 said, ?A lot of guys don?t like playing at the games
because they?d rather be in the student section (if they go to the games at all).? Brett McHugh ?20 also said, ?It takes them away from their community periods.? It?s a unique task for our men of brass to commute to these games, warm- up before the games, stay late to pack up their equipment, endure sometimes unforgiving weather, and feel separated from their school community in the process. When asked about his support of the Pep Band, Mr. Bigeleisen said, ?If people are willing to be deeply committed to doing it then I am happy to help in the ways that I can as a teacher and the anchor of the music program.? The fate of the Pep Band seems to lay nearly entirely in the students?hands right now. With the Schwartz era closed, the sun is just beginning to rise on the new chapter of the music program. It?s very much the same program that the musicians have come to know and love, but with a new twist to it. There will be a set of challenges just as there were before, but there is hope within the musicians at this school that this year will bring growth, success, and undying memories in between.
Constitution Center Welcomes SCOTUS Justice Neil Gor such By Alex Cur r ie '21 On September 17, 2019, a day nationally celebrated as Constitution Day with pride for our system of government, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch made an unusual statement in regards to our government: ?My favorite bill of rights in the entire world is not our own. It belongs to North Korea. North Korea promises all the rights we do, every one of them. They?ve got a wonderful bill of rights.? His timing was even more ironic, on the 232nd anniversary of the Constitution being signed. In fact, the statement was made at the National Constitution Center on Independence Mall at an interview promoting civics knowledge and civic
engagement country.
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Gorsuch went on to explain, ?A Bill of Rights is only as powerful as the enforcement mechanism behind it? Those words [in North Korea] aren?t worth the paper they?re written on because power resides in one man?s hands.? North Korea has an oppressive regime because they, unlike America, do not have separation of powers, reasoned Gorsuch. Power there resides in one person, who chooses to oppress his people. The night was not through without a mention of the Jesuits or their philosophy, a point brought up by Justice Gorsuch to invoke civility in our culture. ?George Washington, when
he was younger, had to write down a bunch of rules: The Hundred Ten Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior,? said Gorsuch. ?It was a book written by the Jesuits in 1595.? These rules are still around today and can be easily found on the Internet. The Jesuits tried to instill proper behavior of their students and the rules were commonplace in those days to teach young men proper manners. The words of the day were Civics and Civility, key pillars to Gorsuch?s book, A Republic If You Can Keep It. The title was historically derived by words said by Benjamin Franklin as he left the Constitutional Convention in Independence Hall. The now famous phrase was said in response to a woman who
asked Franklin if the new government would be a republic or monarchy. Justice Gorsuch believes the problems with our country can be solved by properly learning about its government and also treating each other with respect. Gorsuch also pleaded for young Americans to become involved in government and take up some responsibilities of citizenship. ?An ignorant people can?t run this show,? said the Supreme Court Justice. ?Somebody?s gotta run this place and it?s easy enough to say it should be somebody else. I think it?s even easier today with young people and social media. I feel sorry for young people [? ] 60 to 70% of young people say they don?t
Photo: Constitution Center
Justice Gor such was a featured guest at a discussion held to commemor ate Constitution Day. want anything to do with government or service. That?s unsustainable: we need to be courageous?
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Prep's 'Yang Gang' Joins 2020 Presidential Contender at Ar t M useum Rally (cont.) Photo: Twitter /Andrew Yang
marily, though not solely on, UBI or universal basic income. In this, every American adult would receive $1,000 per month on account of ?being a shareholder in the richest and most prosperous nation ever,? as he?s suggested time and time again.
Presidential candidate Andrew Yang speaks in front of the Philadelphia M useum of Ar t to a crowd of area suppor ter s, including some Prep students, September 17. (Continued from Page 1) By Chr is Casey '20 manner in which a candidate is supposed to run. This means using his Twitter account to share videos of him playing basketball before debates, or crowd-surfing at events. Yang was initially scheduled to speak on July 20th, though citing a heat index well into the 100?s, it was canceled. The date was then moved to the 17th of September and in the time between, the candidate
more than doubled his Twitter followers, tripled donations, and quadrupled donations. At the Art Museum Tuesday night, Yang spoke before hundreds of people in the comfortable 70?s with a nice breeze. On the steps he spoke about what his vision meant exactly for Philadelphians. With a poverty level pushing 26%, the candidate touted the potential efficacy for his signature proposal to bring vitality and prosperity to the city. The campaign is running pri-
The bohemian program would be afforded by levying a VAT or Value Added Tax, at half the European level, on corporations the likes of Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Uber that, as Yang stated during his speech, ?We frankly are terrible at taxing.? With this, Yang excitedly asserted that this money would bring to Philadelphia ?$1.2 billion per month directly into consumers? hands.? His proposal, while new to the minds of many would make our communities stronger, the logic goes. The stay at home mother would have her work, among the most challenging and important in our society, be recognized and expand what we think of as work. Convicts would have incentives to stay out of jail and their communities and families would be strengthened in his
return. Businesses and the arts would flourish with newly augmented consumers and patrons. This sentiment resonates with many Philadelphians, and even some Prep students. Several students arrived early, well before the speech Tuesday to set up the event and work the tables. Aiden Vallecillo '22, who said this was the first ever political event he?s gone to, noted, ?Andrew Yang is really the only candidate that?s there to help people and not his party.? Andrew Sergovic '22 agrees. ?His campaign is refreshing to get to know,? the sophomore said. ?Also, Yang?s a total Photo: Chr is Casey '20
beast.? Following the speech, The Hawkeye was able to interview campaign manager Zach Graumann about problems affecting the Prep?s neighborhood in North Philadelphia. When prompted about gentrification, Mr. Graumann said, ?The Freedom dividend would make our society more dynamic regarding the movement of people, or the lack thereof.? He continued, ?There are a lot of local, state housing laws that are just painful that the president can?t do [much about]. The big one we want to have is getting big money out of our government.? Graumann also touted the campaign?s proposal to reduce the voting age to 16. Arguably, a lower voting age could raise voter turnouts among all age groups. Nearing the end of the night The Hawkeye was able to meet the candidate and even snap a picture.
Chr is Casey '20 (center ) and Aidan M cGahey '20 (left) with 2020 candidate Andrew Yang.
?I appreciate you guys coming out here and your roles as journalists at your school," said Yang.
Gr and Jur y Repor t Reveals Abuse by For mer Prep Pr iest By Reza Ali '20 In an email addressed to former students of the Prep, President Rev. John Swope S.J. regrettably informed the Prep community of credible sexual abuse allegations from a Prep student on Fr. James Gormley S.J. taking place at some point in between 1970 and 1972. This email was sent to alumni classes affected, but was not sent to current students and parents. ?The Prep was notified by the Maryland Province in late 2018 that a former Prep student made an allegation of abuse against Gormley that reportedly occurred at the Prep sometime during 1970- 72,? Swope writes in the September 9 email alerting select members of the Prep community. Additionally, the Jesuits have created a public database with those who have been credibly
accused, which can be found at <http://www.mdsj.org/newsdetail?TN=NEWS20181214105711>.
?Everytime I read another name, I can feel [the pain] grow in my stomach.? ? Fr. Chuck Frederico S.J.
Gormley was categorized with Jesuits who had an ?allegation of an offense against a minor that could not be fully investigated to determine credibility, but for which there is a reasonable possibility (semblance of truth) that the alleged offense occurred." Fr. Gormley S.J. was ordained in 1954. He served at the Prep from
1959- 60, 1965- 72, and 197582. Gormley is the 12th credibly accused Jesuit who served between St. Joseph?s University and St. Joseph?s Prep within the last year. Gormley died in 2005. Other clergymen listed in the report with ties to The Prep include William J. Walsh, S.J., Neil P. McLaughlin, S.J. Louis A. Bonacci, Garrett D. Orr, Thomas E. Pyne, and Martin J. Casey, S.J., Stephen M. Garrity, S.J. ?Everytime I read another name, I can feel [the pain] grow in my stomach,? said Senior Director of Mission & Ministry Fr. Chuck Frederico, S.J. St. Joseph?s Prep president Rev. John W. Swope, SJ '72 wrote, ?The entire Prep community prays for all victims of clergy sexual abuse.?
Fr. Gor mley is the twelfth Jesuit pr iest connected to St. Joseph's Prep and SJU to be added to M ar yland Province of Jesuits repor t. Gor mley ser ved at the Prep from 1959-60, 1965-72, and 1975-82. The Jesuits encourage anyone who suspects abuse by any clergy or employee of the Province to contact local civil authorities and/or the provincial?s office of the Maryland Province. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can be reached at 443-370-6357, MARadvocacy@jesuits.org, or through writing to Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus, 8600 LaSalle Rd, Suite 620, Towson, MD 21286.
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Features By: M att Bae '21 Mr. Cavacos is not the only new Prep faculty member from McQuaid Jesuit. Mr. Bigeleison has also recently joined the community, taking over the of Mr. Schwartz, becoming the new music director. Students may have noticed Mr. B leading the choir during the Prep?s annual Mass of the Holy Spirit. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Mr. B has spent the last twenty years in Rochester, New York. There, he studied at the Eastman School of Music, Learning the depth and complexities of famous compositions written by world- renowned composers at the highest- ranked conservatory in the US. Growing up, music has always been a particular interest for Mr. B. As a teenager, he started competing in classical singing competitions, and after winning completion after another, Mr. B began to realize that maybe music was something he could pursue. It?s a passion he truly loves and enjoys. Mr. B is also one of the select few who has the privilege of bearing the gift and burden of perfect pitch. Perfect pitch allows Mr. B to correctly identify or play any given note
without any reference. ?If I?m riding the subway, I listen to the notes of the subway as it creaks and groans? I hear it as a piece of music,? said Mr. B. As a musician, having perfect pitch has been invaluable. It has enabled him to excel not only in the classroom but on the stage as well. Mr. B has always been interested in the city of Philadelphia. Not only, is the theatrical and music scene more prominent than in Rochester, but Mr. B has also been coming to Philadelphia for the past two years, working to get certified in a certain type of Neromuscular Therapy called the Alexander Technique. This is a very useful tool, especially for performers, because it is a method that releases any unnecessary tension and relaxes the muscles of the body. Oddly enough, when Mr. B was a student at McQuaid, Mr. Cavacos was the Dean of Students, and when Mr. B was a teacher there, Mr. Cavacos was the assistant principal. Thus, upon learning of Mr. Cavacos?s interest in Philadelphia, Mr. B was quick to reach out and ask if he would be able to teach vocal lessons at the Prep. Instead, Mr. Cavacos recommended that he apply for the
new music job that had recently opened up. When asked to speak about Mr. B, Cavacos said, ?Not surprisingly, Mr. Bigeleison was an excellent student and singer, and cantor at most of our Masses. He was also chosen by faculty and students to deliver a speech at graduation. While finishing up his studies at the Eastman School, he taught part-time for one year at McQuaid, teaching a course called Introduction to language, where students studied bits of Spanish, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Chinese to see what they might study the following year. Mr. B is a true renaissance man!? As Mr. B settles into the area, he intends to someday perform and become an active participant in the opera scene here in Philadelphia. This year, however, Mr. B is solely focused on investing as much time and energy into his job, making sure he has an excellent first year. Mr. B is in charge of the Jazz and Concert Band, Church Choir, and the Treblemakers Acapella group. He also teaches three classes: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, and Styles and Analysis. In the future, Mr. B hopes to compose music for the ensembles here at the Prep, but for right now, Mr. B is very op-
(Photo: Mr. Raffa)
Faculty Profile: Aaron Bigeleisen, " Tr ue Renaissance M an"
M r. Bigeleison leading the choir dur ing the annual M ass of the Holy Spir it timistic about the upcoming year saying that his job allows
for ?as much exploration? as he can imagine.
Faculty Profile: M s. Pauloski Excited to " Give Back" By Alex Cur r ie '21 One of the new faces around the Prep this year is Ms. Pauloski, a Spanish I and II teacher. She brings a passion for teaching Spanish and for conferring her love of learning and growing onto her students that will surely be appreciated by the Prep community. When asked what makes the Prep different and why she decided to take the opportunity to teach here Ms. Pauloski said, ?There is a level of unity and purpose that exists at The Prep that I haven?t really experienced as much at any other
school. I genuinely believe I am a part of a team and that we all have the same mission in mind.? Growing up in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Ms. Pauloski attended Central Bucks West High School where she played soccer and volleyball. She went on to attend Millersville University where she earned an undergraduate degree in Spanish with a minor in International Studies. Afterward, she earned a masters in International Education from Drexel University. Ms. Pauloski said she chose to
become a teacher because, ?I feel that there are a lot of ways people try and ?give back? to others. By teaching, I feel I can give back in a way that is also something I can do for a career.?
Spanish teacher. ?I believe that we can all learn from each other in some way, which also makes me excited to work with my colleagues and students in giving back to the local community.
Ms. Pauloski comes to the Prep after previously teaching at New Hope Academy in Doylestown and internationally at the American School in Puebla, Mexico.
Ms. Pauloski?s dedication to teaching is evident. ?I am very passionate about Spanish and second- language learning as I feel it brings us all together in many facets. To be able to be teaching something I love on a daily basis, while also making a difference, is a great feeling.?
In regards to starting her new journey at the Prep, she is optimistic. ?I look forward to growing as an educator and as a Prep employee,? said the
Parting with final words of wisdom for all students Ms.
Pauloski said, ?I know it?s clichĂŠ, but hard work does pay off. It?s something I can always lean on when I?m trying to grow and myself. Photo:improve Constitution Center I can confidently say that I am where I am today because of working hard and enduring challenges that have come my way. Also, travel or study/work abroad when you can. It is one thing to see a different city or country in the media, and another to interact with people from another area, especially with those who speak different languages than you do.?
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(Photo: Jaden Clark-Cole '21)
Jaden Clar k-Cole '21 M akes Waves with Unconventional Summer Job
Jaden Clar k-Cole '21 ser ved as a River Ambassador at the I ndependence Seapor t M useum on the Delaware River. By Connor Siemien '21 During the summer, most Prep students might stay down the shore, or work a relatively lucrative job earning money to spend at their own discretion; Jaden Clark- Cole ?21 is not like most Prep students. He decided to spend his summer at the Independence Seaport Museum as a River Ambassador, helping to clean up the local community in and around the Delaware River area. Jaden is quite familiar with the city of Philadelphia. In fact, he lives in Southwest Philadelphia and went to grade school at St. Mary?s Interparochial, which is located down the street from The Liberty Bell. Not only is Jaden familiar with the city itself but this was not his first time
The program, as described by the museum?s website, ?provides intensive, hands- on science learning experiences for Philadelphia high school students at Independence Seaport Museum.?
rable moment during the program was a river basin clean up near Spruce Street Harbor. Jaden described jumping into a rowboat and heading out onto the river with several colleagues in search of trash.
When asked why he partook in this program, as opposed to a traditional summer job, Clark- Cole said, ?[The River Ambassadorship] lets you grow and get more skills than just manning a fryer or cleaning dishes.?
In the end, Jaden and several colleagues laboriously worked and eventually succeeded in picking up a trash can full of mud and waste, which weighed an eye-popping 44 pounds. ?It took about an hour. [...] It was so difficult, but it was so rewarding.? he said.
Jaden?s work environment could easily be described as dynamic. Team members toured a sewage treatment plant and gave a presentation at the end of the program; tasks not commonplace at a typical summer job. Clark- Cole?s most memo-
Aside from learning more about the city?s river and discovering a keen interest in the ecological sciences, Jaden took away from this program a newfound appreciation for the environment.
Delaware River was, ?definitely a highlight.? Jaden spoke highly of the program and said, ?If you could get in, I?d really recommend it. it?s a lot of fun.? Although the program a summer-long ordeal, Jaden still works weekends at the museum. His summer efforts earned him a position performing the same types of activities he did as a River Ambassador. Jaden Clark-Cole?s devotion to working meaningful jobs over the summer (that will now continue into the entire school year) puts forth a great archetype for what it means to be a ?Man For and With Others.?
He said that cleaning up the
working in the city. Last summer, he held positions at both the Franklin Institute and Drexel University, becoming a counselor-in-training at the former and holding an IT position at the latter.
(Photo: Jaden Clark-Cole '21)
This summer, Jaden was looking to do something new and eventually settled on the position of Dock Hand at the museum. However, due to extenuating circumstances, he missed the deadline to apply for the position of Dock Hand, but he was still asked to apply for the River Ambassadorship and he jumped right into the new opportunity once he was accepted. Even though this role was his second choice, Clark-Cole still described the River Ambassadorship as ?really fun.?
Jaden Clar k-Cole '21 (middle) and the River Ambassador team fished out the above tr ash can from the depths of the Delaware River.
L iam M cDevitt '21 Aspires to be NBC Scr ipt Wr iter, Founds Film Club (cont.) By Jimmy K ing '21 interest with me,? said Scannapieco. Together, the two were able to create 17th and Girard Studios. With the help of Mr. Scannapieco, Liam is learning more about film and editing software every day. During a club meeting, McDevitt said, ?I learn a lot from Mr. Scannapieco, but I also look up to him outside of this club.? McDevitt also has hopes of someday making a career out of filmmaking. ?My dream is to work for NBC as a script writer and a producer,? he said. Anyone familiar with McDevitt knows that his quick-wit and sense of
himself in middle school.
(Photo: Jimmy King '21)
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?I used to take videos on my phone, and teach myself how to make the videos look perfect,? said Cloran. ?Whether it was camera angles, audio, or lighting, I made changes to every aspect in order to improve the quality.?
M oder ator M r. Scannapieco '09 (bottom r ight) and club president L iam M cDevitt '21 (left) lead a motley crew through the ropes of video. The club has been filming and editing videos for the Development Office recently, but hopes to extend their reper toire to per sonal proj ects. humor will perfectly.
fit
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McDevitt is not alone in his
efforts. He has help from many other students, including Sean Cloran ?21. Cloran specializes in film editing, which he taught
Another member of the club, rugby player Shane Mullen ?21, handles projects from the Development office. ?Most of the work that we have done so far is for the Development office, the main one being a short video for the Prep Day of Giving,? said Mullen. ?In the future, we hope to create content that interests the student body.? As for content, Liam O?Neill ?21, head script writer, has
ideas that could really improve the club. ?The members of the club and I are working on producing a Philly sports podcast which should air in a few months,? the lacrosse player said. Along with the podcast, the students are producing a faculty interview show. Mr. Scannapieco said, ?The purpose of this show is to learn more about your favorite teachers, mainly to learn about the things that wouldn?t come up in class.? 17th and Girard Studios holds meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room 107.
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Features | 7
Entertainment HBO Confir ms Two Game of Thrones Spinoffs By Jason M atter a '19
(Photo: HBO)
As the final season of Game of Thrones concluded, many fans were left unsatisfied with the ending. There was more criticism with the season than there has ever been with the entirety of the series, but there could be a light at the end of the tunnel: Two Game of Thrones spin- offs have been confirmed by George R.R Martin and HBO. For the fans that were left unsatisfied with the Night King?s ending, we are getting a prequel based off the origin of the White Walkers and the Starks. This is supposed to be taking place thousands of years before the events of Game of Thrones, and has begun filming since the last season of
Thrones ended. The series as we know it is called Bloodmoon, and is supposed to feature the Starks. It has enough
of a budget for Dire wolves but not for dragons, unfortunately. It was a tragic ending of the unbelievable series for one of
its most beloved characters, Daenerys Targaryen. Although she will not return, viewers will get that same fire from an-
other prequel confirmed by HBO. This spin- off has just been confirmed, and has no title at the moment. What has been confirmed is a Targaryen prequel based on the events from George R.R Martin?s book, Fire and Blood. This book covers over one thousand years of history, so it is unknown what the exact plot will be for the show. A great update is that viewers will get lots of dragons. Both of these shows have not reached the pilot stage yet, but both of the writing has been approved and loved by the showrunners and George R.R Martin. Game of Thrones fans are looking at an extended franchise for one of the best shows to ever air on television.
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Sophomore Nate M ur awski is affectionately known as " Chef Nate" by his classmates and Cooking Club member s. The for mer M aster Chef Junior on FOX contestant has tr aveled to over 30 cheesteak places in the Philadelphia area and can confidently crown one eater y the " Cheesesteak K ing." By Nate M ur awski '22 The humble cheesesteak, the cornerstone of Philadelphian cuisine. No matter where you are, you?re never too far from a place where you can find one of these delicious sandwiches. But nobody can agree on who make the delicacy the best. I went to over 30 places, and I can confidently say that I know who has the best cheesesteaks in Philadelphia. Finding the greatest cheesesteak was no easy task, it was harder than watching the Phillies get swept by the Marlins. But, with over 30+ cheesesteaks eaten around the tri-state area, I can confidently say that the best cheesesteak is from John?s Roast Pork, on Front and Snyder. Where do I even start? When you walk in, you?re hit harder
Playlists at the Prep ft. Hawkeye M oder ator s Often lost in the sauce is the fact that teachers are real people, too? people who listen to music. In a segment new this year to The Hawkeye, we feature songs from a faculty or staff member's playlist. Compiled By Stephen Har r ison ?20
(Photo: Nate Murawski '22 | Twitter)
(Photo: Eric Kilby)
Chef Nate's Cheesesteak Take, 30+ Eaten, One Takes the Cake
seeded roll, the highest quality ribeye steak, and they don?t skimp on the cheese. Don?t ask for cheese wiz though, because they pride themselves in using only the finest cheeses. The first bite is more addictive than any drug on the market, and once you?ve finished, you?ll probably want to order another one, or ten for the ride back. While the cheesesteak is the pinnacle of their menu, I?d suggest trying their namesake too, which is the roast pork sandwich. The James Beard foundation designated the eatery as ?an American Classic.? Winning a James Beard award is like winning a sandwich Super Bowl, so this sandwich has its credentials. The owner, John Bucci, is an outstanding man, and I was lucky enough for him to give me a tour of the kitchen, and
M r. K ear ney M r. Vaccaro 1. Sugar house - Live (Sandy) Alex G
2. Used to Be Lonely
Enough about the people, let?s get to the sandwich. The holy grail of all cheesesteaks, when you unravel the paper, you?re greeted with a toasted
what I saw was that everything they make is fresh, hot and delicious. The only problems I had with the restaurant were the line is out the door 75% of the time, but it?s worth waiting for this sandwich. So go do yourself a favor, and get yourself a cheesesteak from John?s Roast Pork, because they are truly the number one cheesesteak in the tri-state area.
2. Littlest Things Twin Shadow
3. Blood fr om a Stone
3. Mother Pink Floyd
Sheer Mag
4. Can I Go On Sleater- Kinney
5. Highlight of My Life Dolly Par ton
6. You Don't Think You Like People Like Me Alex Lahey
Bon Iver
8. Bags Clairo
9. That's Just the Way That I Feel Pur ple Mountains
than Brandin Cooks by Malcom Jenkins during Super Bowl 52 with the amazing smell of fried onions and steak, and the anticipation keeps growing and growing as you pass through the line to the counter where you order. Everyone that works there greets you with a smile and the service is unmatched.
The War on Dr ugs
Whitney
7. Naeem
When you walk in, you?re hit harder than Brandin Cooks by Malcom Jenkins during Super Bowl 52 with the amazing smell of fried onions and steak, and the anticipation keeps growing and growing as you pass through the line....
1. Eyes to the Wind
10.Ear fquake Tyler, The Creator
11. Contr over sy Pr ince
12. Repeater Fugazi
4. Voyages, Op. 41 Benjamin C. S. Boyle (composer), the Crossing (choir)
5. Closer to You Clairo
6. Heavy Metals Noah Gunder son
7. Hollywood Lawn Jenny Lewis
8. (At the Other End) Of the Telescope Elvis Costello/Aimee Mann, var ious ver sions
9. Dust Fr ank Ocean
10.It's all over now, Baby Blue Bob Dylan
11. EtĂźden in For m ... Beethoven'sches Thema Schumann (composer)
12. Montagues and Capulets Prokofiev (composer), (Mr. Vaccaro's r ingtone)
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Entertainment | 9
By Rocco Spadea '20 On October 4th, the Joker movie will premiere to the public after a much anticipated wait. Ever since the movie was announced, there has been a large amount of hype surrounding it. The attention is both good and bad, which has led to much controversy. However, it has experienced early success in the film festival scene. Joker premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 7th and took home the coveted Golden Lion award. The Golden Lion is given to the Best Film winner, and was previously given to The Shape of Water in 2017 and Roma in 2018. This is a step forward for comic book movies, as they largely fall short of awards like this. This suggests that Joker is different from what we are used to. The film follows Arthur Fleck, a clown- for- hire living in Gotham City, and his descent into madness after romantic rejection by his neighbor, being outcast by society, and being publicly assaulted by
a group of men. This series of events leads to his creation of the persona of the Joker. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur, who becomes the Joker, Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin, a talk show host, and Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond, Arthur?s love interest and neighbor. The film is rated R, and critics have described the story as intense and chilling, and not for the faint of heart. Joker currently has a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This film is loaded with controversial scenes and thematic elements, causing many people to say it is too intense for a comic book origin story. In opposition, others are saying how this gives real meaning to the iconic character beloved by many as the best villain in comics. The issue many are finding with Joker is how similar it is to dark topics in today?s society. There is a scene in the film where Arthur fires a gun on a group of innocent people just for a thrill. This has drawn comparisons between the Joker and the shooters of El Paso and Sandy Hook. Opposing critics
are saying the film allows white men who feel rejected by women and society to commit heinous acts. Female critics say it is misogynistic and ?a film for incels,? as they take the Joker?s anger directed more at women than society. Critics are also having trouble deciding if the film celebrates Arthur?s sociopathic tendencies or highlights aspects of our modern world.
(Photo: I M DB)
Joker Set to Engage Some, Enr age Other s
People are scared it will illicit reactions like those from The Clockwork Orange, where many murders were actually blamed on the movie. Still, others are defending the film, claiming it just goes to show how real violence is, and how is should make us sick and scared of it, in order to prevent it. More will definitely come out once the film is released to the public. It does have major Oscar buzz, but who knows how that will hold up? We will all have to sit back and wait until Joker premieres on October 4th, 2019.
Rocco Spadea '20 is back with another weekly installment of his movie review. This week: Joker, directed by Todd Phillips and star r ing Joaquin Phoenix.
(Photo: Cardinal Sin | I nstagram)
Rocking Out with Will M cElwee '20, Car dinal Sin a more emotional level than other, more laid back genres. He channels this emotion into his songs, connecting with his audience who feel the same passion.
Will M cElwee '20 (left) and a head-thr ashing fan dur ing one of the band's per for mances. By Denis Gallagher '20
platforms.
He shreds on guitar, roars on vocals, and is the leader of Cardinal Sin.
McElwee hails from Berwyn, PA, and started the band back during his Saint Aloysious days. 13-year- old Will formed a group with some friends who have since left the band. It was not perfectly laid out from the start, as he toyed with a couple names until landing on Cardinal Sin. This title, he says, is based on the lyrical content of the songs he writes. It certainly catches people's attention, and gives the band a unique identity.
Prep senior Will McElwee has an alter ego, one that not many people are aware of. He is a member of a local band playing metal/rock/anything they want. Cardinal Sin is leaps and bounds above the average high school band, performing at venues across the area and racking up thousands of plays on streaming
The persona of the band, and of the music it produces, comes from many of Will?s role models, and his taste has evolved as he matured. He credits performers like B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Jimmy Page for contributing to his musical development. Will eventually became interested in heavier music, and that, he says, is when he decided to start the band. He is drawn to the ?aggressiveness of the music and the lyrics." They connected with him on
Will wants to blow the roof off the place in grand, electric fashion, and we?ll be aware when it happens. You can find his band on instagram @cardinalsinband, and on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube. Keep an ear out for his second album, ?Lucified? coming out January 1, 2020. The band's merchandise store in the link of his Instagram biography. Use code ?CS40? for 40% off.
(Photo: Cardinal Sin | I nstagram)
Looking into the future, Will is open to change and willing to go wherever this commitment takes him. Although Cardinal Sin produces metal and rock songs, he does not want to limit himself. As a sincere lover of music, he wants to avoid putting the band?s future in a box, meaning he will be able to experiment with other styles and put out music that he genuinely cares about. The band is signed to a record label, an impressive feather in its cap. Will is grateful for, and has a great relationship with, Machine Man Records. Based
in New Jersey, his label supports a number of bands like Will?s that would be considered ?outside of mainstream.? This unique partnership shows how serious Will is to reach more listeners and grow his brand.
Car dinal Sin is compr ised of three member s. (L -R) Nate Peter son, Chase Pendleton, and Prep senior Will M cElwee.
10 | Enter tainment | Friday, September 27, 2019 | The Hawkeye Cr uciver balist: Aidan M cGahey '20 and Chr is Casey '20
The Hawkword
Note: Spaces not included Down: 1. Bang! Boom! Splat! 2. The "I" in PIAA 3. The Bard 4. "Obey Giant" artist 5. City Hall was the tallest building in Philly until this tower broke the record 6. Country with the most medals in Olympic biathlon 8. Car maker that sounds Italian, but is actually French 9. Acronym for North Korea's official name 15. This British mathematician is famous for developing one of the world's first electronic computers during WWII
Across: 10. Jules and Vince ride around 13. The former ruler of this in this Palme D'Or winner nation shares a name with a Hawkeye editor 11. Acclaimed HBO show that had a finale this year that isn't 14. 2022 World Cup Host 7. George in Seinfeld was Game of Thrones Nation based on the creator/star of this TV show 12. You may have heard of 16. Michael B. Jordan stars in "Bollywood," but where is the movie version of this "Nollywood?" Junior summer reading book 3. Earth, Wind, and Fire asks if you remember a certain date in this well known song
17. Number of stops on SEPTA's Market-Frankford line
18. Modernist Architect of Philadelphia's Society Hill Towers
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Faculty Gr id By K ier an Hicks '23, Connor Siemien '21, M r. Wagner
M r s. Andr aka
M s. Pauloski
M s. Robinson
Why St. Joe's Prep?
The kids
I used to teach middle school and high school, but I wanted to focus on high school and I knew about the Prep's great reputation.
The Prep's reputation as a top-tier school
The community
What is your favor ite par t of the Prep so far ?
The community
The students
The community
My classes.... working with the kids.
L iam Holden '23
What is your most unpopular opinion?
Eagles should have cut Nelson Agholor 3 years ago
I'm not into ebooks[...]. I like going to libraries, and I like reading a book that is hardbook.
Not a fan of superhero movies
Politics have become so polarized and people do not listen to each other anymore. It's my hope that your younger generation will be able to listen to each other a little bit more.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Watching kids shows with my nephews
Sour cream and onion chips
Having an unrealistic amount of candles
Lots of Netflix-ing
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Entertainment | 11
Opinion/Debate EVERYONE is Going to Next Prep M ixer By Daniel Sponseller '21
gone. The same goes for all of the other sports, where the stands are often mostly empty.
(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep | Facebook)
Very recently, I went to the Merion mixer with a few of my friends from there. The D- J was amazing, and everyone was having the time of their lives. All four grades were present, and there were tons of Prep guys, Devon guys, and any other guys? school students. It was something that the students at that school took very seriously, and it was obviously a significant part of school pride. Every Merion mixer that I have gone to is exactly the same, as is the Gwynedd mixer I went to in freshman year. I went to the Prep mixer in the first week of my freshman year, and I remember how basically it was only freshmen who were there, and also a few Merion sophomores. When there was a second mixer near the spring of my freshman year, everyone was told by upperclassmen not to go, so no one went. I very much would have liked to go. They ended up having to cancel that mixer, because not enough people bought tickets. The same happened for the mixer in the beginning of my
One of the crucial first steps that we need to take in tackling this problem is getting rid of the stigma once and for all that the Prep mixers are only for freshmen. All it takes is for you to say, ?Hey, I?m going to the mixer,
Prep mixer s were not always a freshmen-only event. I n fact, any gr ade-level can still attend. Daniel Sponseller '21 challenges the stigma clouding Prep mixer s and points to past " Prep r allies" for inspir ation to revive school spir it. sophomore year. Even when Young Ma ?19 promised, ?More mixer, less JUG? when he was running for Student Council President, nothing changed. People may think that it?s cool to not go to the mixers, but in reality it?s sad. It?s killing our school spirit? something that is already at an all-time low here at the Prep. They literally used to have a thing called ?Prep rallies?, where every so often the whole school would get together and
knows, you might meet your future best friend at the next Prep mixer. And, guys, if close to every Prep guy comes to the mixer, all of the Merion, Mount, Gwynedd, Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, Villa Maria, and other girls will surely be there, too. Don?t worry; with great attendance of Prep guys at the
People may think that it?s cool to not go to the mixers, but in reality it?s sad. I t?s killing our school spirit? something that is already at an all-time low here at the Prep.
have a massive pep rally. ?Pep rallies were rowdy,? wrote Prep alum Chris Kurek ?01. ?[W]e?d all go the gym and be in sections by grade, there were ?rowdies? for each who would fire up different sections, they?d dress up all crazily (one wore football pants, wrestling shoes, soccer jersey, lacrosse pads, and eye black).? Most students here now don?t even have a clue what that is. The days of packed football games, even while our team wins one state championship after another, are long
and you should come, too,? to just one of your classmates. If each person you tell that he should come to the mixer too, he can tell another person to come, and soon enough word will reach your entire grade, and then the whole school. Not only is it a great way to spend a night with your friends, but it?s also a way for people to, as Jack Farkas ?21 puts it, ?meet other people outside their main generic box.? It?s an awesome opportunity to meet new friends. Who
next mixer, you can get all of the girls? Snapchats that you desire. By encouraging other people to come, whether they are guys in your grade or girls at other schools, you are setting yourself up for a night for the ages. We need to make it uncool not to go to the mixer. So guys, are we going to take the boring route, and just do what we?ve been told to do, or are we going to shake things up, and never miss out on a good time again?
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Opinion: Prep is Too Hot By Denis Gallagher '20 The Prep has experienced one of the most volatile climate change catastrophes in recent history. In a 24- hour period, 17th and Girard?s average temperature can fluctuate over ten degrees, shifting from frigidly cold to ungodly hot, along with a great degree of variance from classroom to classroom. However, a choice must be made: Ice Age or Dante?s Inferno. The answer is clear, as a cold environment sets less of an obstacle than a hot one. The solution to a cold classroom is much simpler and easily achievable than trying to survive extreme loss of sweat and steep discomfort. The results speak for themselves. In a poll of 200 students, less than 6% of people
would rather the building be hot than cold. Senior Tyler Konrad said, ?When it?s hot and you?re in a suit, you literally can?t do anything about it. When it?s cold, you can just put your jacket on.? This feeling of sweaty helplessness is a shared concern. The way to fix a very cold environment is much simpler than trying to cool down in full dress clothes. ?When you start sweating in dress clothes there?s no going back,? said Patrick Pagliaro '20. In a colder building, students have an easy way to choose their desired body heat. Those who enjoy a hotter atmosphere can simply add layers. Tom Magiera '20 said, ?You can always put a sweatshirt on.? Trying to cool down in
full dress clothes is much harder than taking a trip up the Jesuit Hall stairs and increasing blood flow, warming the body up for a good 45 minutes. Another argument for a cold building is the effect temperature has on learning. Colder temperatures keep students more awake, aware, and alert. A hot classroom, on the other hand, is uncomfortable and stuffy, prompting a more lethargic response from classes. Richie Cavallaro ?20 said, ?When it gets hot it?s easier to fall asleep.? At the Prep, learning is the number one priority. Anything that affects academic performance, like too much heat, should be cut out immediately. From a more objective standpoint, the decision to heat or chill the school is influenced
by a variety of factors. Andre DeShields, a member of the Maintenance team, is the point-man for temperature control and making sure the heating and cooling systems are working. DeShields affirmed that the air conditioning is indeed on when it seems more frigid than usual inside, and that it is an active decision during the transition from summer to fall weather. The reason why, he said, Jesuit Hall may seem warmer than Villiger, or vice versa, is because teacher input also matters. ?People in J-Hall like a different temperature than the people in Villiger,? said DeShields, confirming that the temperature choice is a group choice. The system at work all day is more advanced than we might
think, taking only a couple of hours to make a drastic change in room temperature. Apart from a main goal of learning, Prep guys like to dress well. Hoodies, Adidas sweatpants, or long sleeves under Hawaiian shirts cannot be worn when the school is warm and muggy. A cold ambience allows for more fashion freedom, and if it is too cold can be overcome with a simple sweater or sweatshirt. Cold classroom promoter Mr. Pohlig '02 knows the importance of a good sweater, and hates the attire that warm weather brings into a school setting. ?You can?t show up to teach Latin in a bathing suit,'' Pohlig astutely remarked, which sums up the sentiments in the case for a cold St. Joe?s Prep.
I s the Examen Necessar y? Yes!
No!
By Ryan K r umenacker '21
By Cor bin Taylor '20
Over my past two years at the Prep, the Prayer of Examen has been quite a controversial topic between the students and the faculty. I would dare to say that a strong majority of the student body feels that the Examen has been an utter waste of time in past years.
The Year of the Examen is the theme of the Prep?s 20192020 school year. Its goal is to help students and faculty ground themselves in prayer. According to some students, it is a key aspect of our Jesuit values, but is held at a time that is not convenient. This year, students are expected to arrive to class ten minutes earlier on Wednesday mornings to pray the Examen. Most students do not have any issues or concerns with the prayer itself, but some of them say that the timing could be better. Andrew Kallmeyer ?21 said, ?With me having to be at school ten minutes earlier, I now have to take an earlier train to get here on time.? Although the ideals of the Examen are a core value in Jesuit education, Kallmeyer has other ideas on how it can be implemented. He said, ? I understand reflection is important in Jesuit education, but there may be other ways to achieve that.? For Kallmeyer, Wednesday does not seem to be the time to have the Examen be prayed and other students don?t disagree. Andrew Flanagan ?22 said, ? Maybe in the future we can do the Examen on the Mondays that we have Advisory because, as a student council representative, my time on Wednesday mornings is already taken and those extra ten minutes are helpful.
Whether it was doing homework from the night before or getting some well needed nap time, many students would rather have been doing something else on Friday mornings than spending their five to ten minutes to say the Examen. ?I look at the Examen as a quiet time. Barely any of the students are actually saying the prayer, and everybody is just sitting there, waiting for it to be over," said Bo Shoup '21. In recent years, the prayer has not been taken nearly as seriously as it needs to be in order to be effective. During both my freshman and sophomore years, the Examen was guided over the loudspeaker almost every Friday morning with students in their Advisory classroom. In this system, students would often be on their laptops, asleep on their desk, or distracted by something else, and the teachers in the room almost never did anything about it. There were even a few Fridays when the Examen just would not happen for some reason. As a result of this, the Examen gained a reputation of being a useless, monotonous exercise that we all had to sit through on Friday mornings. With this year being the Year of the Examen, I believe that the school is making an at-
tempt to not only revitalize the tradition, but also expand on the prayer, so that every student will eventually be able to receive its full effect. In response to a question regarding this ?revival,? Fr. Chuck Frederico, S.J said, ?We have taken an intentional step to help not only our students, but the entire Prep community, to really infuse the sense of reverence that the Examen holds for Ignatian spirituality. [...] We are really trying to make the Examen be at the center of our school community.? One change that school is instituting in terms of the Examen is the school arrival time and scheduling. This year, the Examen is taking place on Wednesday mornings, and all students must be in their first period class by 9:05, ready to start the prayer. From 9:05 - 9:10, each class with undergo their own Examen experience, led by the teacher in that room. When asked why this was tweaked, Fr. Frederico said, ?I think the number one thing that I recommend to people is to focus on the time when you do it and the space that you put yourself in when you do it. [...] It is an interior exercise of placing yourself in that space, and it takes time. It takes practice, just like any other activity or
sport.? This process enables a much more organized Examen each week, where students follow a guide that is in their own presence, rather than over the loudspeaker. These few changes are some of the first indications exhibiting that the school is striving to validate the once praised Prayer of Examen. Although it is still quite early on in the school year, the school?s effort is undeniably evident, and there is no reason why we, the student body, cannot give it a chance. In order for this to happen, however, we must collectively put our own time and effort in. As many teachers have said in the past, when it comes to the Examen, you simply get out what you put in. Frederico explained that the Examen is the core of Jesuit faith and underpins all of our retreat experiences at the Prep. He even goes as far as saying that he thinks the Examen is a ?mini version? of the Spiritual Exercises, which is a 30 day retreat that every Jesuit who has taken their final vows has participated in. Ultimately, it comes down to recognizing that we are ?loved sinners? and that we are invited by God to offer ourselves to help make the world a better place.
Last year, during our weekly Advisory periods, the Examen was prayed, but with the scheduling issues of Advisory, that weekly time was taken out. One idea is to have it on the days that Prep students have Advisory. This could be the day that the Examen could be the most beneficial for
everyone when all of the buildings attention can be devoted to the prayer and not to the impending quiz or test a student may take right after the spiritual exercises end. The idea of the Year of the Examen seems to be well received by Prep students. Many have no problems with this school year's theme because forms of reflection such as the Examen is such a big part of Jesuit education. I observed the experience of my peers a recent Wednesday morning. I noticed that many students trickled in as the prayer was beginning with many of the students saying that they had transportation issues that deterred them from getting to school on time. As this prayer was beginning, many Preppers were unhappy in the library as they were scrambling to print out lab reports or finishing studying right before a big test. Flanagan said, ?Usually in that time before school, I like to finish up homework and with that ten minutes gone, that's even more work I have to do the night before.? There is a statement that ?Timing is Everything.? It appears that way for us at the Prep. The year of the Examen, specifically the placement and timing of it, will need to be considered moving forward. We will need to make the adjustments and plan ahead, especially if there are students who rely on the resources of the McShain Library. The message of the Year of the Examen is well received, it?s just the timing that will need to be sorted out over the next few Wednesdays .
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Upperclassmen Exper ience By Benicio Beatty '21 This marks the third year of what the Prep Community has been calling the ?new? schedule. The schedule is such a large part of Prep academics, impacting students and faculty alike. it dictates the frequency with which students see teachers, the chance for cocurriculars during school, and the vitally important lunch periods. As I?m sure everyone is aware, classes shift upward one period every day, ?dropping? after a sixty- five minute class and after last period. This lineup repeats on an eight letter-day cycle. For the underclassmen that may not be aware, the schedule was not always like this. Seniors like Jack D?Angelo ?20 want to fill in all the ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders on what they missed before they enrolled at the Prep. D'Angelo emphasized the important of sharing that knowledge this year, because the Class of 2020 is the last class at the Prep to have experienced the daily regiment of the ?old? schedule. ?The schedule, I personally did not like [it],? said the senior. ?Basically, I had the same class first period every day for the whole year.? This type of schedule is often referred to as ?Traditional Scheduling? and is akin to what most students have in elementary and middle school. Each class is the same time each day. ?I had math first period, which was really hard for me because it takes my mind until, like, third period to be fully ready for schoolwork and classes,? said D?Angelo. What?s more, the old schedule of the Prep had more classes in the day. This meant that each teacher had the opportunity to assign daily homework, whereas the new schedule offers a two- night homework break once or twice a cycle. ?On top of that, according to the old schedule, I wasn?t guaranteed a free period until at
least my junior year!? added D?Angelo. Many of the seniors prefer the new schedule to the old one, but there were some upsides to it as well. For one, it is generally easy to understand. ?For freshman, I understand that getting used to this schedule can be hard in your first days of high school,? said D?Angelo. ?It saves you from accidentally skipping a class, showing up in the last five minutes, and getting JUG, it really saves you from that unnecessary stress.? It was that consistency that allowed him the smoother transition into high school. The new schedule has also allocated time wisely. The decision to have Community Hour has allowed the student life of extracurriculars to flour-
?On top of that, according to the old schedule, I wasn?t guaranteed a free period until at least my junior year!? ?
Jack D'Angelo '20
ish. D?Angelo said, ?It's a great time for seeing teachers, finishing up work, anything you would do in the morning.? Once a week, Community Hour is cut from our Wednesday and the time is given back to the students in the form of a late start. This decision has been praised by the student body for allowing students to catch some extra z?s midweek. For the seniors, who had not experienced it their first year, it was a godsend. ?I think that the late start was a great addition!? said D?Angelo. ?A lot of people who go here live out of town in places such as New Jersey or Delco.? This reform in the school day, along with the other provisions of the new schedule has seemed to bring out the best in Prep students.
(Photo: Jimmy King '21)
Opinion: Analyzing New Schedule at Three-Year M ar k
(Photo: Benicio Beatty '21)
M any students have begun to plaster their Chromebook cases with pr intouts of their schedule, using the handy " cheat sheet" to keep up with the rotation of classes.
Underclassmen Exper ience By Jake Wisniewski '23 New for the 2017 school year was the implementation of a rotating schedule system that drastically changed the way the Prep functioned. This new schedule brought many changes, both positive and negative, that received mixed opinions from the student body. The pros of this system include more time for students to meet with teachers and a college- like system where classes do not meet every day (per the school?s website). Some cons of the system include possible confusion for students new to the system and a complex way to figure out your lunch period. As a freshman, I am new to this schedule. The Prep?s rotating schedule may seem intimidating at first, but with the help of a colorcoded spreadsheet, it becomes much easier to follow. I picked it up within a few days, as the rotation concept is quite simple. Determining your lunch period has been a mutual complaint, specifically among those taking a class that is not
for their grade level. Several of my classmates have been ended up in the wrong lunch because they couldn?t figure out where to be.
because then you are having two periods flood into the dining hall at once, and it gets pretty chaotic when that happens.
I was perfectly fine figuring this out since the video that was provided by Mrs. McManus explained how to find
I also think that there should be a designated ten to fifteen minute period for study time in the middle of the day because it would give students the chance to get themselves together midway through the day. Other than that, I think it?s sufficient.
"I t has its flaws, but also has some good redeeming qualities." your lunch in a pretty straightforward manner. If you followed along with the video you shouldn't have had any problems. In relation to academics, I think the schedule provides a good amount of time in the classroom and gives plenty of opportunities for students to meet with teachers. This schedule provides a great balance between class time and other activities during free periods and Community Hour.
The rest of the freshman class also has a lot to say as well. Jeff Moore ?23 said, ?It?s easy to follow and good because it breaks up the classes you have.? Brandon Boccella ?23 said, ?I've been on it for a while so it's easy for me.? It appears that the common reception is that it?s easy to follow and is good for breaking up the week. It has its flaws, but also has some good redeeming qualities.
In terms of any changes that could be made, I feel as though the lunches should not overlap,
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Sports Prep " Swooshes" Five-Year Sponsor ship Deal with Nike What are some big name brands? McDonald's? Jeep? What about things students use everyday? Chromebooks? A few brands that a lot of people think of have to do with clothes. Whether it be designer clothes like Joseph A. Bank, or Supreme, or athletic clothes like Nike, Under Armour, or Adidas. The Prep?s Athletic Department made it a lot easier for sports and clubs to provide uniforms and gear packs after the announcement of The Prep?s sponsorship from one particular big- name clothing retailer? Nike. In previous years, every sport ordered their uniform inventory individually. For example, last year the football team wore Nike gear, and the basketball team wore Under Armour gear. On why the school made the switch, Athletic Director Mr. Dennis Hart said, ?[T]he hope was that we could bring it all together and have a little bit better purchasing power and get better discounts.? The athletic program was spending a lot of money on different ven-
dors and companies, so focusing on Nike is the best way to reduce the cost. While this seems like a done deal, it is a little more complicated. Mr. Hart also addressed the issue of sports without equipment that Nike makes. Rugby is a great example, as Nike doesn?t make rugby uniforms. Teams in rugby?s situation can wear whatever uniforms they want, but if they were to buy gear packs, it would still have to be Nike.
year of the five- year contract with Nike, nothing is wrong.
(Photo: Gil McGlynn)
By Ethan Spillane '22
Still, this apparel switch has not changed the ordering process for uniforms. Mr. Coyle, the head coach of the varsity soccer program, who has already ordered Nike uniforms and gear packs, said the process is the same. Coaches put in the order of what they want through BSN Sports, which is a sports apparel and team uniform store. Mr. Coyle said, ?I pick the stuff and put in the order with the BSN [representative].? This is the same process as what coaches needed to do for Under Armour or New Balance gear.
However, the sponsorship has received its fair share of push-back. The basketball team has a year extension with Under Armour, so they cannot wear Nike gear this year. On top of that, Coach Speedy Morris is not happy with the switch. Morris does not like Nike, as a company, for a multitude of reasons. The one example he gave was when Nike pulled all of the Betsy Ross Fourth of July shoes off their shelves after Colin Kaepernick intervened with his qualms concerning the perceived racism in the outdated flag. If Speedy Morris had a choice, he would stay Under Armour. Other sports still have a con-
All in all, the school?s athletic program is changing. The entire program is now sponsored and under contract with Nike. The uniforms and gear packs are now contractually obligated to be Nike.
Seamus Schultz '21 donned his new soccer kit cour tesy of Nike en route to a 3-0 win over Archbishop Car roll. The Prep's new Nike sponsor ship extends beyond soccer to other spor ts and clubs, but Head Basketball Coach Speedy M or r is still stands pat in his stance against Nike. tract with a different companies. This being said, as long
as all sports have switched to Nike equipment by the third-
This does not mean that baseball has to use Nike baseball bats or lacrosse has to use Nike lacrosse sticks. This only applies to the clothes and uniforms. The Prep?s Nike sponsorship is inked for five years.
Soccer Eyes Continuing Trend After Blazing Star t By Andrew Flanagan '22 Last Monday, 9/18, the Hawk?s freshman soccer team beat their all- time rival 1- 0, with Grant Snyder ?23 scoring a goal in the second half to really set the tone. The JV and Varsity teams face LaSalle yet again October 1, the JV battling it out at the iconic Dairy Fields and Varsity playing at home. The program is arguably in the best condition in recent years. The squad lost some serious talent in graduating AllCatholic seniors Aidan Hartey and Evan Filak, but they replaced that void with their new senior captains Aidan O?Neill M idfielder L iam M aye '23 evades a defender. ?20, Thomas Magiera ?20, and Christain Doyle ?20. Varsity has also taken in two young men who are new to
Prep this year, transfer student athlete Pat Green ?22 and freshman Liam Maye ?23. You have most likely heard the name Liam Maye, the star midfielder, if you have been keeping up with Prep Soccer. Pat Green, sharing his opinion on his experience at the Prep so far, said ?I have not felt pressured in any way by my teammates and I love playing with them. In school, everyone has been so welcoming and has answered any questions I have had so far. I am very grateful to have a spot on the varsity team and can?t wait for what the future has in store.? All three of the teams have set a blazing trail to start the
season. Varsity is 6- 3, JV is currently 8- 0, and the Freshmen team is 1-0-1. The JV team is packed with talent. So far, they have only conceded an astonishing two goals, thanks to their very talented goalkeeper Taye Edwards ?22. Eamon Coffey ?22, one of the prestigious captains, has assisted this record by acting as a strong force on defense. Julian Faust ?22, JV?s leading goal scorer and other captain, has been a nightmare for goalies at the same time. With this dangerous combination, they have been unstoppable.
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M eet the Captains: Will K eane '20 The Prep?s golf team is ready to close off this fall season as strong as they?ve started. Senior Will Keane is the captain of this year's golf team, and has led the team to a fantastic winning season so far. ?Freshman year I was more of a follower, and this year I?m definitely more of a leader,? said the fourth-year golfer. ?As much of an individual sport as golf is, it definitely feels more like a team now.?
October 1.
(Photo: Will Keane '20 | I nstagram)
By Brennan Fitzger ald '22
?It?s us and LaSalle, but every year we have the guys and it?s really just about executing,? said Keane on the subject of the team?s upcoming performance. ?We have a great team, with a lot of seniors, a lot of experience, and we definitely have what it takes. We?re trying to get up right now, and by the time the PCL comes we?ll be clicking on all cylinders and ready to get it done.?
Will continued, talking about the support he received from previous captains Andrew Koh ?19 and Nick Mattera? 19, and how he tries to help out the underclassmen in a similar way. ?There are a lot of seniors on the team this year, so a couple underclassmen on the team might feel a little nervous, or a little bit of pressure, so I definitely try to help them feel like they are just as much a part of the team as the seniors.? Keane?s interests, however, extend beyond the Prep golf team and his position. He is very involved with Mission and Ministry and is a part of PrepMed. In the winter, after the golf season comes to a close, he will play squash for the Prep as well. When asked about his plans for after high school,
Keane has already proven his mettle as a golfer and a leader. This is apparent in the success the team has had so far, and impact he has made on the younger golfers. ?[Keane] really looks out for the team,? said Stephen Cain ?22. ?He controls himself very well. He never loses his head on the golf course.? Mr. Patragnoni, the coach of the golf team, shared a similar sentiment.
Will K eane '20 is the captain of a senior-heavy golf team. The four th-year golfer is invlved in M ission and M inistr y and PrepM ed. Will shared his college interests. He listed off Penn State and Boston College as his top interests.
But while he's still here, he's focused on the season. The team has had tremendous success this season, firmly beating most teams, and challenging
LaSalle for the dominance of the league. The PCL championship is approaching fast, scheduled for
?Will has a maturity that is rare to find in a young man his age,? said Patragnoni. ?He also has the ability to intensify his focus on cue. As a coach, it's hard for me to overestimate his value on the underclassmen in this regard. They see a model of dedication, intensity, and joy.?
Be sure to be dressed in your #WHI TEOUT gear for the La Salle game this Saturday and purchase the official Student Council shirt! Kickoff is at 7:30 at Wissashickon High School. Check your emails for information to buy shirts or email hbrown@sjprep.org.
Prep Scoreboard FOOTBA LL
SOCCER
RUGBY
9/ 13 vs IMG Academ y, L 31-25
9/ 20 @ Rom an Catholi c, L 1-0
9/ 15 Chri sti an Brother's Tournam ent (NJ), 4th Place
9/ 28 @ La Salle
9/ 24 vs McDevi tt, W 10-0
9/ 22 Maryw ood Uni versi ty Tournam ent,
10/ 4 vs Rom an Catholi c
10/ 1 vs LaSalle
4th Place 9/ 28 Halfti m e of Football Gam e @ La Salle
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Clash Bor n from Demogr aphics: Explor ing Prep vs. L a Salle Rivalr y What do Prep boys and La Salle boys have in common? They both got into La Salle, of course. (That one comes courtesy of Mr. Whelan.) And the rivalry that spawns jokes like these comes to a head this Saturday, as the Prep faces La Salle on their turf in Wissahickon. But as the whole school is awaiting another Prep victory, the question emerges, where did this rivalry start?
"For 75 years, Roman Catholic [was] the rival of St. Joe?s Prep.? ?
Mr. William Conners '80
draw massive crowds, according to Conners. In one historic instance at Shibe Park in 1923, 30,000 fans watched the Prep beat Roman 44-0 in the Championship. However, in the 90?s, as the Prep?s demographic shifted from mostly city boys to mostly suburbs boys, the rivalry with Roman began to fizzle out. During the 1950s and 60s, the majority of students at the Prep would grow up alongside the kids who went to schools like Roman. However, as the Prep drew more students from the suburbs, the kids that they grew up with would go to schools like La Salle. Thus, a new rival emerged? one that made it the rivalry more personal for many current Prep students.
captain during the 1920?s. In addition, Coach Morris attended Roman, giving him both perspectives. Coach Morris, on the topic of La Salle, said that it is, ?The best rivalry we have. They are the team to beat.? The rivalry with La Salle extends to all aspects of the Prep. For one, when the Prep swept the La Salle Forensics tournament last December, club president Jeff Russell ?20 said, ?Doing so well at La Salle meant so much to the entire team. Not only because it?s La Salle, but also because it was considered one of our team?s greatest victories of the year. It was the first tournament our team really showed what they could do and I couldn?t have been more proud with how we performed.?
(Photo: Villiger Archives of St. Joseph's Prep)
By Bobby Woltj en '22
The Prep's fiercest r ival was not always L aSalle. The Explorer (Photo: Sarah Webb | CatholicPhilly.com) r ivalr y did not bloom until the 1990s. Before, The Prep and Roman Catholic were at the center of a tug-of-war Catholic L eague r ivalr y. Above, Quater back Ed Tinney '31 (#41) r ushes for a touchdown at Shibe Par k on Thanksgiving Day, 1930. Tinney and The Prep clinched their thir d consecutive Catholic L eague Title under Coach Ank Scanlan before a crowd of 22,000.
(Photo: Sarah Webb | CatholicPhilly)
The Hawkeye had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Conners ?80, an expert in Prep history, to find out more about the Prep and La Salle rivalry. But what might surprise many students is that this rivalry is a recent one, only originating in the 90?s.
The Prep-Roman rivalry was a fierce one. The Catholic League, of which Roman, the Prep, and La Salle were all founding members, reached its height during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. This also happened to be when the rivalry with Roman was most active. The Thanksgiving Day Catholic League Championship, which almost always was the Prep vs. Roman, could
(Photo: The Chronicle | 1988 Yearbook)
?For years, the two great Catholic League schools were St. Joe?s Prep and Roman Catholic,? said Conners. He went on to explain that this lasted ?from the 1910s probably into the early 1980s. For 75 years, Roman Catholic [was] the rival of St. Joe?s Prep.?
L eft: Olamide Zaccheus '15, now a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, stiff ar ms an Explorer defender, en route to a 46-13 victor y in the 2014 Catholic L eague Championship. The Prep's last defeat at the hands of L a Salle came in 2015? a 28-29 loss in the L eague Playoffs. The Hawks' all-time football recor d vs. L a Salle is 53-36-5. Right: M ar k Jenkins '88 shoots a j umper over a L a Salle defender dur ing the 1987-88 season. Prep Basketball Head Coach Speedy Morris is perhaps uniquely qualified to comment on the Prep- Roman rivalry, as his father, Bill Morris, was the Prep?s baseball and basketball
[A]s the Prep drew more students from the suburbs, the kids that they grew up with would go to schools like La Salle. Thus, a new rival emerged[...].
But of course, the height of this rivalry is the football game. Football Head Coach Tim Roken, who said, ?We will prepare for this game as much as we did the first three because we strive to play to a standard regardless of the opponent. Looking forward to another
great atmosphere at the game!? As Mr. Conners put it, ?I think it?s a good, healthy rivalry.? And it's still palpable today. ?La Salle's motto is ?Boys will be boys but La Salle boys will be gentlemen,? said Aiden Vallecillo ?22, mocking the school.
Although anyone in this building will have a clear bias, it?s difficult to dispute the fact that both St. Joe?s Prep and La Salle are good schools. This only makes this rivalry more intense and interesting. So be sure to get your tickets to see the Prep at La Salle in Wissahickon this Saturday, 7:30.
The Hawk vs. Explorer r ivalr y per meates beyond j ust football. Jack M cCar thy '17 br ushes off a L a Salle defender at halftime of 2016's Prep vs. L a Salle football game. Prep r ugby will play L a Salle at halftime of tomor row night's matchup.
Four goals by Zachar y Coar car r ied L a Salle to a 9-1 victor y over the Prep this past M ay in the Philadelphia Catholic L eague Championship. This was L a Salle's four th consecutive PCL boys' lacrosse championship.
(Photo: The Chronicle | 1991 Yearbook)
(Photo: Kathy Leister | Philly Sports Digest)
(Photo: Bob Raines | Digital First Media)
Seamus Doher ty '91 r uns in front of a L a Salle r unner in a 1990 cross countr y meet.