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Vol. 45, I ssue I I I
Prep Student's Page Bashing 76er s PG Goes Vir al
1733 West Gir ar d Ave. Philadelphia, PA, 19130
October 18, 2019
I mpeachment Explained, L ocal Politicians, Prepper s Weigh in
101 Year s L ater, A Proper Bur ial
By M atthew Hopkins '21 To be brutally honest, since his opening night in October of 2017, Ben Simmons couldn?t hit water if he fell out of a boat. In other words, his shot was busted, and Philadelphia fans let him know.
By Connor Siemien ?21
The Prep?s very own, Shawn Corrado ?21, took the ulimate Philadelphia fan ideology to a new level and co- created the Instagram page @daily_benjamin. The significance of this Instagram page is that it will post the same picture of Ben Simmons everyday until he makes a regular season threepointer. The page raked has accumulated 59.7k followers. Corrado was inspired to make this page because he wanted to draw attention to the fact that Ben Simmons is in the NBA and half the kids at the Prep could probably shoot a 3 better than him judging from the fact that he is 0.0% from behind the arc? which is funny because he gets paid $5.9 million to be able to make shots.
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The 2016 first round draft pick of the Philadelphia 76ers is without a doubt a talented basketball player, but his game lacks one particular aspect of basketball shooting.
101 year s after being laid to rest, Prep alumnus Thomas Fear n recieved a proper bur ial. The Class of 1916 gr aduate was a Wor ld War I veter an. By K ier an Dougher ty ?21 There are two phrases commonly used at 17th and Girard: ?Men for and with Others? and ?If not me, then who.? Thomas Fearn, a Prep graduate from the class of 1916, embodied both of these. When the United States be-
came entwined in World War I in 1917, Fearn decided to go to Europe and fight for not just his country, but also for the safety of the world. He rose to the rank of Sergeant and became one of the most respected members of the US Army's 79th division of the 314th Infantry.
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Corrado?s page is an encapsulation of the passionate Philly sports fans that no one seems to understand.
?[T]he thing about us Philadelphia fans is that we are as real as they come, regardless (Continued on page 9)
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Unmasking the Prep Hawk(s)
It is possible that Ben Simmons saw some of Corrado?s posts, but one thing is for sure: he was seen putting in work this off season regarding his shot. This preseason, he made a contested three against the Guangzhou Loong Lions, which gave many Philadelphia fans hope, and put the future of the page on edge.
Philadelphia is notorious for having extremely dedicated, tough-loving fans, and it is safe to say that most Philadelphia sports fans are proud of this reputation.
Unfortunately, Fearn was mortally wounded while leading his comrades into battle in Montfaucon, France. He passed away later the next morning. The Captain of the 314th Infantry wrote about Fearn to his father,?He was
Right to left: Danny Deeny '22, Will K eane '20, Rob Simmons '20, and Sean M ahoney '22. The four were selected to represent " Team Hawk" at spor ting events and school functions. By Brennan Fitzger ald '22 ?The mascot was awesome, super funny? said Jack Morrow ?22, commenting on the mascot during the La Salle versus
Prep football game. This simple opinion reflects the importance many students place on the school mascot. Whoever wears the Hawk head has a great responsibility to the en-
tire school. Students, faculty, and alumni alike care greatly about the Hawk.
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?The actions taken to date by the President have seriously violated the Constitution,? Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said during a press conference on September 24th. Subsequently, Pelosi announced that President Trump would become the fourth president in U.S. history to be the subject of a formal impeachment inquiry. The announcement comes amid growing concern by Congressional Democrats and 2020 Democratic presidential candidates alike, regarding a phone call made by President Donald Trump to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. This call, made in the summer of 2019, prompted a whistleblower complaint, which put pressure on the Trump Administration to release documentation of what was said during the conversation. Democrats? main concern was whether or not Trump solicited help in an election from a foreign government in the talk with Zelensky. A memorandum of the call was released, and it showed Trump talking about former Vice President Joe Biden and United States military aid to Ukraine, among other topics. In the call, Trump asked Ukraine for a ?favor,? which was to investigate whether it was actually Russia who hacked the 2016 election. Trump also implied that military aide was on the line if Ukraine did not do the ?favor.? Moreover, the President said that Ukraine should ?look into [Biden],? who, according to Trump, ?stopped the prosecution? into a Ukranian energy company that the Vice President?s son worked for at the time. Members of Congress across the Delaware Valley have (Continued on page 2)
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News: 1 - 4
Features: 5 - 6
Enter tainment: 7 - 10
Op/Deb: 11- 12
Spor ts: 13 - 16
L ocal Takes on I mpeachment (cont'd) weighed in, with all but one supporting the action to proceed with an inquiry into the President?s actions. ?By urging the Ukrainian government to take action to influence our Democracy[...] The President has committed an impeachable offense,? Democratic Congressman for New Jersey?s 3rd Congressional District Andy Kim said in a press release addressing the controversy. But, the lone Republican in the Greater Philadelphia area, representing Bucks County, has voiced his opposition to even the prospect of impeaching the President. ?Impeachment proceedings are ill- advised,? Brian Fitzpatrick?s office said in a statement. Not only has this topic been the cynosure of discussions among members of Congress, but it has also been a heavily debated topic in the halls of the Prep. Generally more divided than the local members of congress, many Prep students interpret this issue in a bevy of ways. ?I feel that the Democratic Party could never impeach the president nor remove him from office. They would need a supermajority, which is 2/3 in the Senate, to impeach [Trump]," Prep Republicans member Connor Neill ?21 said. ?Due to the fact that there is little substance of wrong [that] Trump
President Tr ump has been accused of impeachable offenses, specifically in regar ds to his relationship with Ukr aine. Pictured is President Tr ump (r ight) sitting with President Zelensky (left) of Ukr aine. has done and the fact that there are not enough anti- Trump representatives in Congress, the President will stay in office until the end of his term and likely win the next election.? In fact, the investigation and its effect, if any, on the 2020 presidential election has procured different viewpoints among fellow Democrats. ?While I don't speak for the entire Prep Democrats club, I'm actually not a fan of the impeachment inquiry. I think it gives President Trump a way to rile up his base by accusing
the Democrats of going on another 'witch- hunt,'" Bryce Jones ?21, co- president of the Prep Democrats said. ?I would much rather the Democrats focus on winning the election of 2020 because this election's outcome far outweighs the significance of a potential impeachment.? On the other hand, Reza Ali ?20, also a co-president of Prep Democrats, sees the inquiry as a must, due to the graveness of the subject at hand. ?When the President has openly asked for foreign help in investigating an
election rival (which is illegal), an investigation is a must, no matter one's side of the aisle. Let's not turn this into a partisan mess. As well, an impeachment inquiry would allow for an investigation that finally gives us an answer, instead of hearsay,? Ali said. Conversely, some Prep students feel that the President?s actions simply do not rise to the level of an impeachable offense. "The impeachment [of a president] has historically been reserved for high crimes such as treason or bribery. In my
opinion, Trump has committed no such crime. I believe that he was acting in good faith during his involvement with the Bidens and Ukraine,? Joe Schanne ?21 said. Whether or not Trump is impeached and removed from office is anything but certain, however, one thing is a guarantee, debate about the investigation will be ubiquitous around the country, and throughout the Prep.
The Hawk (Tr youts) Will Never Die (cont'd) By Brennan Fitzger ald '22
insight into the experience of being the hawk.
The new Team Hawk certainly has a lot to deliver, as students are already forming opinions. Throughout the month of September, Prep students have received numerous emails about a new mascot opportunity, ?Team Hawk?. Team Hawk is an idea from student council, which was facilitated and directed by Admissions Director and Student Council moderator Mr. Howie Brown, to select a small number of enthusiastic students to serve as a school mascot at various events. Ten finalists for this team were selected by Student Council, and from them, only four made the cut after publicly auditioning in front of the same student body that they will serve as mascots. The students representing Team Hawk are Daniel Deeny ?22, Sean Mahoney ?22, Will Keane ?20, and Robert Simmons ?20.
When questioned about this experience, Deeny said, ?It was a really fun experience. The crowd was very energetic, and it felt amazing pumping everybody up. I think that the whole purpose of the Hawk is to entertain and make people happy. It was very fulfilling.?
I n a tr adition that wavered in recent year s, Student Council decided to revive the tr youts for the Hawk. L ast year, the Hawk was selected at r andom. The hope is that this will help to refor m the mascot duties into a coveted role.
When asked about the new mascot selection process, Eamon Coffey ?22, a member of Student Council and one of the judges in their final auditions, said, ?The participation of the student body really showed how much school spirit we had.? Coffey continued, explaining how having all the candidates perform in front of the students
showed him and the other judges who had a knack for entertaining a crowd, and how the crowd responded to certain auditions. Mr. Brown had similar sentiments for the new process, saying that having a team rather than a single student, ?Promotes the school brotherhood.? The current plan is for this process to continue into the fu-
ture. As the process is finetuned and perfected, Mr. Brown says our school mascots will ?only get better?. The members of Team Hawk themselves are very excited about their new roles, and are already off to a great start. Daniel Deeney ?22, was the mascot during the second half of the Prep and La Salle football game, giving him instant
Sean Mahoney ?22, also loves the fact that there is a team of Hawks rather than just an individual. He said, ?Having a team is way better than just being by yourself. You get to bond with more people, and you can take turns. There is no assigned role of who is the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Hawk. It's just whoever wants to do it, and if they want someone taking turns with them or not. I've always wanted to get more involved with my school and I found that this is a great way to do it. Hopefully the team of Hawks can lead Prep to another championship!?
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Prep Preps for Open House at Prep By Jake Wisniewski ?23
?The biggest needs are getting the building ready,? said Mr. Brown. ?During a normal school day, we have about 1,000 people in the building. A majority of those 1,000 work at Open House plus the 1,800 2,000 guests means that we need to show off the building as best as possible while trying to accommodate a couple of thousand people.
You may have noticed the banners hung around the fences of the Prep along Girard Avenue advertising the 2019 Open House. The Open House is one of the main events for prospective students and families to see what the Prep is all about. A lot takes place in the four- hour window, including an activities fair, school tours, and presentations. It is expected that over 600 families will register and around 1,900 people will attend. So, what will the day look like? Starting at 9 am, there will be a Mass at The Church of the Gesu. The actual Open House will begin at 10 am. Families will arrive through a gathering of Prep students lined up at the main entrance to the school 18th Street. They will then have the option to take a tour of the school. Prep students will be giving tours of the school throughout the day. These tours will not only provide a new perspective of the school but will also provide a lot of information regarding classes and placement. In the Kelly Fieldhouse, there will be an activities fair featuring representations for over 40 different clubs and sports. Teachers will be posi-
The Prep will be hosting families from all over the Delaware Valley on 10/20. The Open House is such a lar ge proj ect that the Office of Admissions is offer ing a free dress down day if 75% of the student body par ticipate. tioned outside of the classrooms to answer questions people may have, as well as tell them about their classes and the Prep. Families will also be able to just explore the school on their own if they so choose. Also, The Prep Shop will be open.
Director of Admissions Mr. Howie Brown ?99 said, ?Open House is important because it's the only day when every classroom, every teacher, every club, every activity, every sport, and tons of students are on display for families and students from all over the re-
gion to get a sense of all the wonderful things the Prep has to offer.? The Admissions Department has been hard at work preparing and planning for the event. But what exactly goes into planning the Open House?
?So that means there's a lot of coordination with the Building and Facilities team to reorganize the cafeteria for registration, set up a new cafeteria in the MPR for the free lunch we serve, set-up the Fieldhouse for the 80+ clubs/sports/activities, work with the parking lot team to find space for all the cars, and then clean every inch of the building. This doesn't take into account all we do to get student volunteers, parent volunteers, alumni volunteers, working with all the teachers about their needs for the tours, all the marketing to prospective families, etc.? In terms of what is new or different for this year, the answer is nothing. Mr. Brown said, ?We found a nice format for the day a few years ago and are sticking to the same plan.?
Dr ug Test Pur pose " To I dentify and Help" people ages 12- 17 deal with depression and 25% of teenagers deal with anxiety. Though depression and anxiety do not appear on the drug test, these mental health setbacks can lead to drug use, according to statista.com, a trusted database website, 1 in 4 people dealing with mental health issues will turn to drug use.
By M atthew Hopkins ?21 The drug-testing policy: Is it a misunderstood, beneficial policy or an infringement of trust between faculty and students? The drug testing policy seems as if it has been around since the Prep opened in 1851, but contrary to popular belief, humans weren?t all that good at reading hair back in the day. The drug testing policy actually began roughly six years ago in the spring of 2013 when Mr. Zazyczny was principal of St. Joseph?s Prep. When asked how students are selected for the drug testing, Dean of Students Mr. Greene said, ?Students are selected 100%, completely at random.? In their freshman year, students learn in religion class that faith and trust work hand and hand to build the whole person. To give an example: the faculty should have faith in themselves and their teaching so that they can trust the student body to make their own, right decisions. Likewise, the student body should have faith in the faculty and trust that they are giving us the correct information to succeed and make good decisions. Pressed on whether he be-
`While tr ust between students and faculty is cr itical at a Jesuit school, smoking/dr ug use has
become a maj or issue for high school students. Dean Greene's j ob is tasked with finding the mutually beneficial policy. A 2017 study found that 23% of 12th gr ader s repor ted smoking mar ij uana in the past month. I t is one of the dr ugs that the Dean's Office tests for. lieves drug testing is a breach offers an easy out of peer presjust how it is, that?s the culture of the Ignatian spirituality sure. When your boy who goes here. I came here knowing that ideal, Dean Greene paused to another school is smoking ?a I could potentially get drugbriefly and said, ?Yes, that is a doobie?and asks if you want to tested and so I live with it, and teaching of the Jesuits, but ansmoke it with him, many peoI can?t speak for the whole stuother teaching of the Jesuits is ple feel weird saying no, so dent body, but I think everyto look after your brother. The they reluctantly say yes. But body accepts it for the most drug test often gets a bad reputhe drug-test serves as an easy, part.? tation because the students beunderstandable way out of peer Not only is it generally aclieve its purpose is to catch and pressure.? cepted, but it also serves a purpunish, but it?s quite the oppoTyler Peterson ?21, when pose. site. For us, it?s to identify and asked if he accepts the drughelp. Not only does it save Recent studies by American test policy, said, ?Yeah, I acpeople from harming themAcademy of Pediatrics shows cept it simply because that?s selves, but the drug- test also that in America, 3.1 million
Though mental health can lead to drug use, drugs are also used recreationally for reasons unknown. According to a 2017 University of Michigan study, 23% of 12th graders reported using marijuana at least once in the past month. Though marijuana is slowly being legalized around the country and arguably has some benefits, the cons of it outweigh the pros. Smoking can cause lung cancer, throat cancer, gum disease, tooth loss, and can cause early Alzheimers. Though unproven because of the relative lack of research, when marijuana is used with an underdeveloped brain, it is said to age the brain by roughly three years. This is unproven because the marijuana that is used today is drastically different than the marijuana used 20, even 10 years ago. This generation is the test run. This specific stat cannot be proven until this generation is older and conclusions are drawn.
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Chr istianity in L egality talk to the community about the intersection of law and religion.?
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Mr. Pinto was key in having Ferroni come in and speak to students because he felt that religion and its many aspects extend far beyond a church or school.
Greg Fer roni '12 (left) spoke to students about the inter section of faith in law dur ing a community hour offer ing on October 4. By M ur phy Bonner '22 As nearly 100 students filed into the theatre during community hour on Thursday October 4, many could not have expected to learn about something that touched all of their classmates sitting beside them. They were all in attendance to hear Greg Ferroni ?12 speak
about the intersection of faith and law and how it pertains to Prep students both in and out of school. After graduating from Prep, Ferroni went to Saint Joseph?s University where he minored in Theology and Religious Studies. Now, he attends Villanova Law School where he will graduate later this year.
Ferroni?s return to the Prep came after Prep Religious Studies Mr. Pinto had a chance meeting with him. ?We were going to a meeting to meet a professor at Villanova when I ran into Greg, a former student of mine, and we got to talking and I said would you be willing to come in to
Pinto said, ?We often think about religion as a private matter but it?s so pervasive in our culture and ingrained in our public life.? Both Pinto and Ferroni had the goal of educating Prep students about how their religion or connection to religion has a large impact on their lives. Ferroni said, ?I wanted to give students a general overview of what the First Amendment says in regards to religion, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted that language. These interpretations are some of the most convoluted areas of constitutional law, yet they impact all religious Americans.? He also wanted to give students some background and understanding of why certain decisions have or have not been made in our government.
During his presentation, Ferroni outlined how things like constitutional rights and modern- day laws relate to us as citizens. When asked of the importance of having this knowledge he said, ?In my opinion, one of the hallmarks of a Jesuit Education is understanding and questioning the current world and its systems.? Students were left with a better understanding of what being religious means for them. Ryan Browne ?22 said, ?I thought that it was interesting to hear [about] that relationship. [...] It was beneficial to me since we go to a Catholic school and to understand where we fall under the laws of the country.? Ferroni also spoke about how our position as Catholic school students makes it more important to educate ourselves on issues of religion and law. He said, ?It is crucial for practicing Catholics and students to understand the role religion has in our government and society.?
Help the Prep Collect $750K Prep Students: Show this flyer to your parents, family fr iends, and neighbor s! Take Advantage of Pennsylvania Tax Credits to Benefit Financial Aid at the Prep: There is only less than a week left to re-direct your Pennsylvania Taxes to the Prep. The Prep has an amazing opportunity to collect $750,000 in tax credits from the State of Pennsylvania but the deadline is near. Please help us make a St. Joseph?s Prep education possible for many students who rely on financial aid. The process is easy. Please contact Patti Killeen at pkilleen@sjprep.org or 267-238-1344 for more information or assistance with the process. Anyone who will pay $7,500 or more in Pennsylvania state taxes is eligible to designate their Pennsylvania taxes to support financial aid. You have to pay them - why not direct them to the Prep! The process is simple and the Prep's Development Office personnel will guide you through every step of the way. This credit can be used by individuals/couples or corporations who meet the tax threshold; you can now redirect up to 100% of your personal state tax bill to the Prep by joining our own Scholarship LLC. All par ticipants will receive a 90% credit on your state taxes by making a two-year commitment. Additionally, the 10% not included in the tax credit may be deductible as a charitable donation on your federal tax return. The process is easy: Make a two-year commitment to joining the St. Joseph's Prep Scholar ship #1 L L C and submit a gift of at least $7,500. Submit a signed LLC application and your payment to St. Joseph?s Preparatory School Scholarship #1 LLC on or before October 21, 2019. Use the Schedule K -1 that you will receive to prepare your 2019 tax returns. Submit your second gift to SJP Scholarship #1 LLC within 50 days of the second year approval from the state or December 20, 2020, whichever comes first. This is a way to make a big impact at the Prep with little cost to you!
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Features Anthony Salvato '23 Raising M oney for Alzheimer 's Research
By Caleb Datto'22
It?s always difficult knowing that a loved one is struggling with something, especially when all you want to do is help. We are always inclined to take action, and when it seems like there is nothing we can do, we either become frustrated or keep looking for new solutions. After being placed in this tough situation, freshman Anthony Salvato decided he would not give up. Just a few years ago, Anthony?s grandfa-
ther, ?Pop,? was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. Shortly after his diagnosis, Pop moved in with Anthony?s family, but he has recently been transferred into assisted living. ?We have experienced first hand how much this disease can affect a family and hope that we can find a cure for it,? said Anthony. Even since then, he has been inclined to raise money for Alzheimer?s research. In the United States, there are roughly 5.4 million Ameri-
cans who have Alzheimer?s Disease. According to the Alzheimer?s Association, it is predicted that more than half of the people who suffer from the disease are undiagnosed. Alzheimers is also credited with taking more lives annually than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.
Anthony Salvato '22 par ticipated in Philadelphia?s 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer ?s. He has r aised over $1,400 for the cause.
Last year, Anthony put together a team of donors to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer?s event, which is overseen by the Alzheimer?s Association. He was able to
raise $1,400 for the cause and thus, was given the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at a Phillies game last July. On Sunday, November 10th, Anthony invites everyone out to Citizens Bank Park to participate in this year?s Walk to End Alzheimer?s with his team, ?Pop?s Paisans.? An invitation was recently sent out on MobileServe for potential service hours. Donations are greatly appreciated for those students who are unable to attend.
K ir by Rich '21, TM F Hawks, M s. Cook Honor Prep WWI Vet with Proper Bur ial (cont'd) true to his religious convictions and attended mass regularly.... [H]is absence is noticed by all members of his Company.? Sergeant Fearn went to confession and Holy Communion the day before he went into action, so he went to his death prepared to meet his Maker.? Fearn was one of sixteen Prep graduates killed in action during World War I. However, there was one big problem surrounding his death: no one knew where he was buried. His family had just assumed that he had been laid to rest in an American cemetery somewhere near the battlefield. But five years ago, a distant cousin of Fearn's, Dr. William Francis Fearn began the search to find his ancestors remains. After years of empty results, the family got a stroke of luck. Nancy Schaff, who leads the
descendants group of the 314th Infantry, found a newspaper obituary saying that Fearn's remains had come back three years after his death and were buried at Old Cathedral in 1921. 101 years after his death, Fearn received a proper burial.
grounds, TMF held a service for the family and all those who played a part in finding his body. Kirby Rich ?21 also attended the service which took place this past September. He had recently completed a leadership program to become a member of the TMF Hawks.
In an interview with Fox29 News, Dr. Fearn said, ?I know where to come on Memorial Day and other times, Christmas time to honor his memory.?
?It was a very inspiring thing as it showed that people still do care after all that time,? said Rich. ?It showed how important it is to honor the fallen no matter how long it has been. They all fought for us and gave everything.?
The Prep?s Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) program also had a role in the process of finding Fearn?s body. During halftime of a November Prep football game, Fearn?s family was honored as part of Veteran Appreciation Night. Then in the spring, when Dr. Fearn had found his ancestors burial site, he contacted Prep English teacher Ms. Cook, the moderator of the
Thomas Fear n gr aduated from the Prep in 1916. He was one of sixteen Prep gr aduates killed in action dur ing Wor ld War I . TMF Hawks. Cook, along with Dr. Fearn and Nancy Shaff, visited the unmarked gravesite
in June. When the new gravestone was erected and placed on the
?Thomas Fearn's legacy is of a man who lifted others up through his humor, friendship, courage and leadership,? said Ms. Cook. ?[I]t's clear that Thomas Fearn's legacy is that of a ?Man for and with Others.??
A M essage from the TM F Hawks what attending a Jesuit school and being a Hawk is all about.
On M onday, October 7, the 11th cohor t of the Tr avis M anion Foundation L eader ship convened for its fall session. By Jaxon Clayton'21 As a Jesuit institution, students are often called to be
?men for and with others.? This mantra, which rings throughout the entire school, is
The Travis Manion Foundation Hawks here at the Prep represent and express the importance of leadership in being ?Men For and With Others.? The Travis Manion Foundation was born in honor of Travis Manion; someone who had an apotheosis of bravery, leadership, and generosity. Travis was someone that all Prep students should strive to be like. Until the moment he was killed in action, Travis served and lived for the well-being of others.
This year, the TMF Hawks, in partnership with Student Council and the Development Office, would like to invite everyone to honor Travis? and other courageous veterans?service and legacy in the ?Men for Others Leadership Series?. Being a Jesuit institution, the Prep commits itself to transform its students into strong ?Men For Others? over the course of their 4- year journey. The series will help discover what it truly means to be a leader; along with exploring the challenges and obstacles that it entails. The primary goal
of the leadership series is to hopefully have students benefit in their future from the experiences, lessons, and words of Prep alumni and/or military veterans. Speakers will talk about the particular field in which they work, but more importantly, they will talk about the values of a Jesuit education, and how it influenced their lives and ability to be a leader in their lives. Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for these talks during community house.
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By Alex Cur r ie '21
pointed out.
Food, Faith, Family. For Father Chuck Frederico, S.J. they just might be the three pillars of life. A professional chef by trade and a guiding spiritual force by calling and passion, the Prep?s Senior Director of Mission and Ministry has had a long, unique journey getting to where he is now.
?When you walk in the front door, there is the 'AMDG' in the marble,? recalled Frederico. ?There was a stained glass window there of St. Aloysius Gonzaga receiving First Communion from St. Charles Borromeo, and I went to St. Charles Borromeo Parish. That same window was in the front lobby of our school. There?s also a cemetery up at the school with a famous world- renowned Jesuit, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.?
?I met the Jesuits in spirit at the Culinary Institute and in person at St. Joe?s.? He found great inspiration from the six Jesuits who taught him. ?I found the Jesuits at St. Joe?s intriguing because they were passionate about what they were teaching. And they were
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Fr. Freder ico, S.J. visiting the Culinar y I nstitution of Amer ica in New Yor k. Freder ico attended the institution before enter ing Jesuit for mation ?taster? at seven years old, he clearly passionate about their enjoyed the privileges of being relationship with Jesus Christ. the first to taste his mother?s It came across loud and clear. cooking. [...] There was something about their way that was in?The deal was if I helped her, spiring to me.? I could be the official taster.? The Jesuits who taught them His culinary ambition only knew they had something spegrew more in high school cial in Frederico. ?They used when he became a busboy at a to follow me around at differlocal Italian restaurant. He ent restaurants I worked at.? would ask the owner, a native of Positano, Italy how to make Initially disappointed and certain dishes and later go against their son?s choice to home and make them. The become a Jesuit after college, owner recognized Fr. Chuck?s Fr. Frederico?s parents eventuambition and wished to send ally conceded to his calling. him to an apprenticeship in The main force against his voItaly. cation, his father, eventually had an emotional realization Though the offer never maduring his vows. terialized, Fr. Frederico found himself at the Culinary InstiFather Chuck had been worktute of America where he ing at Scranton Prep School as earned an associate?s degree in part of his preparation for orCulinary Arts. In an ironic dination, a time he says was of twist, the Culinary Institute?s great formation for him. Withbuildings and grounds previout being told, about 35 stuously served as a former Jesuit dents showed up to his vows. novitiate (the first two years of ?I heard my dad crying, and a Jesuit?s training), something he told me afterwards that a priest from his high school
Fr. Freder ico, S.J. cooking for fr iends dur ing his Jesuit for mation. those kids from Scranton Prep pen. It just gave me hope that give God the space, he?ll help made the difference for him it?s going to get better.? you make that decision. You?ll because he knew that I had hear more clearly what is best Being able to lead a service made a difference in their lives for your gifts.? He continued, trip to Puerto Rico that same and he knew that somehow ?There are things that you are summer, Fr. Frederico rememthat had to be from God.? going to experience in life that bered his father telling him are going to help you to underAfter serving as the Vocahow beautiful Old San Juan stand where your gifts are betions Director for the Northeast was from his father?s time in ing called to be used.? and Maryland Province Jesuits the Marines. As he stood in from 2009 to 2017, Fr. Chuck Old San Juan remarking at Reflecting on the Examen found himself at the Prep. Behow beautiful it was, it only that has guided him he said, ?If coming emotional at this point then hit him that it was Fayou invest a little space for it, in our conversation, Fr. Fredther?s Day. God gives you some clarity erico recounted that he found through it.? On the mass being Frederico believes commuhimself at a personal crossa celebration of community he nity is more than just the physroads his first year at the Prep. said, ?It is a moment to reical sense of being part of a His father had suffered a stroke member that I am at the table group. Although Father and was seemingly close to because God loves me and has Swope, Brother Carson, and death. forgiven me. And that is the Father Frederico, the Jesuits of number one reason that I try to The situation put pressure the Prep and part of the exclubring people around the table, and great responsibility on the sive three- member ?Altar and to help them see ? It?s about firstborn of the family, espeRosary Society?, have formed the encounter with the Lord. cially one who is a priest, for a close bond that has benefitted Mercy is a notion of love guidance and support. But the themselves and the Prep. where you?re forgiven and Prep community was there to ?It?s that sense of community your sent. The key piece of support him. that believes that Jesus Christ Communion is remembering ?It was profound to me the is making a difference - not that we gather together and we number of people from here only in our lives but in the disperse because of Jesus.? that came to my dad?s funeral lives of the people whom we As he sat with his green and and wrote me notes or emails, together, as well as individuyellow Culinary Institute of just to let me know they were ally, have an affect on. For me America lanyard, Fr. Frederico praying for me and my family. that?s what my vocation is rehumbly revealed he is celeI hadn?t been here that long ally about.? brating 25 years as a member and I can tell you that that day, Advising students as to how of the Society of Jesus this upthe day of my dad?s funeral, to find direction and passion in coming August. giving communion to all my life Fr. Federico said, ?The key colleagues who were there to Later Frederico jokingly is, make sure you leave time support me was really one of said, ?The way to a Jesuits and space for Jesus. [...] If you the best things that could hapheart is through their belly."
(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)
Growing up in an Italian family in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania where meals were cherished, Frederico learned early the art of cooking. Holding the official position of family
Frederico was further immersed in Jesuit culture upon his completion at St. Joe?s University of a food marketing degree.
(Photo: Becky Sindelar | USA Northeast Province)
On the unusual similarities of being a chef and a Jesuit Fr. Fredrico said, ?Much like a dinner party, I?m bringing people that I love together and it's the food and the conversation, so to with Mass, the scriptures and the people, the elements of bread and wine. I can really put the two together and see how the same concept is at work, whether I?m being a chef or a priest.?
(Photo: Becky Sindelar | USA Northeast Province)
Fr. Freder ico, S.J., Chef by Tr ade, Pr iest by Choice, Table Open to All
Fr. Freder ico, S.J., now the Senior Director of M ission and M inistr y celebr ating Communion with the Prep community dur ing the 2019 Baccalaur ate M ass.
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Entertainment NBA 2K 20: Air ball or Slam Dunk? By M ar tin Gallagher '23 2K Sports released its annual NBA game, NBA 2K20. It has been met with mixed opinions and reviews. This year?s version is the 21st iteration in the history of the NBA 2K franchise. Fans of this game return each year to enjoy updates of teams, rosters, and new aspects and features of the game. This year, conversation and debate has focused on the user's ability to play as a WNBA team and the game?s questionable similarity to NBA 2K19. A major change in NBA 2K20 is the addition of the WNBA. Players in season mode and quick games are able to choose from all twelve WNBA teams. A difference between the WNBA and NBA choices are different announcers and broadcasters. NBA 2K does a great job of using real announcers from the leagues, and this shows that the developers wanted to make gameplay with a women?s team realistic and legitimate. However, the WNBA version is not available to play online.
is very similar to 2K19, which is surprising and a bit disappointing.
This makes sense because competitive online gameplay would not be fair to users who favor a WNBA team. Each year, NBA 2K features a star player on its cover. Anthony Davis, of the Las Angeles Lakers, is the cover player of this year?s edition. In the past, players such as Giannis Antetekumpo, Paul George, and Kevin Durant have enjoyed this honor. However, there is a certain lore surrounding video game covers. The Madden football franchise is best known for the curse that it gives to its cover athletes. This may be in the form of injuries, trades, or bad performances in the following season. In the case of NBA 2K, cover athletes have a history of leaving their teams or requesting trades very soon after their features. The NBA 2K curse is not the best-known or seriously believed, but is definitely under speculation. Gameplay has undergone a few changes. One main update is the shooting mechanics. Timing is different, and it is harder to get consistent with shot accuracy.
Sean Prue ?22 said, ?I like the unique available attributes and skills that each player can have, but the small changes in the layout of the game is surprising.?
Above: L os Angeles Spar ks PF/C Candace Par ker smir ks dur ing NBA 2K 20 gameplay. User s can now choose to play as a WNBA team in the newest iter ation of the NBA 2K ser ies. Quinn Worrell ?22 said own avatars with specific at?Shooting is more difficult tributes and skills, and prothan it has been and it might gresses through their own perchange the way the game is sonal basketball career. Players played.? receive virtual currency after games and can use it to purAnother difference in NBA chase different uniforms, up2K20 is the variety of dribgrades, and other accessories. bling and ball handling skills. MyCareer contains different There are many more moves game modes such as story and combinations that players mode, MyTeam, and The can add to their bag. This Neighborhood, where users makes the game more realistic can play multiplayer games and exciting, and makes it all with friends and other online the more satisfying to snatch competitors. someone?s ankles with a killer crossover or "shammgod." In past years, The Neighborhood has undergone major A popular part of NBA 2K, changes and has seen drastic MyCareer, makes its return. In differences between editions. this mode, players create their This year?s layout and scenery
There are a few updates to The Neighborhood. While creating their avatars, users have much more to choose from. The menu for character design is updated and more expansive. This larger menu includes new skills, new combinations of a player?s abilities, and unlockable achievements. NBA 2K20 is consistent with yearly releases, and players of each game usually know what they are going to get. The franchise avoids becoming dull and repetitive with aesthetic improvements, better graphics, and aspects like customization and online play. NBA 2K20 retails for $60. There must be something special about the game, because players keep coming back, year after year.
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Playlists at the Prep
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TikTok Trending Among Students
Dawson Sakowski '21 (r ight) makes a TikTok video with Ethan Gibson '21 (left). Sakowski, who star ted making TikToks after a dare, has amassed over half a million views in his most popular video. Prep students' reviews of the app are mixed. By Jimmy K ing '21 Like Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter, TikTok has taken over the lives of teenage children. Kids ages eight to eighteen are mesmerized by the comical videos that appear on the suggested page of the TikTok app. Some Prep students spend hours scrolling through TikTok. Some argue that the funny videos seen on the screen make their day better and easier, saying that the app is an escape during the difficult school day. Others, though, contest that the app is addicting, and that it ?rots? the brains of teenagers. For those who do not know, TikTok is an iOS and Android social media video app. In the words of Liam O?Neill ?21, ?TikTok is a compilation of humor, music, and fun.? The app is older than most people think. It was released to the China market under the name ?musical.ly? in September of 2016, and became available in other countries in 2017. Prep students have varying opinions on the app. Like most things, some like it and some do not. Dawson Sakowski ?21 has gained quite a substantial following on the app. ?It started off as a dare, but I started to get good at it,? said the junior TikTok user. ?The ideas pop up in my head randomly at times.? Dawson has seven videos. His most popular one has garnered 525,000 views and 110,000 likes. From the outside, TikTok
may seem very similar to other popular social media apps. Small differences attract TikTok users, like the fact that the videos are shot vertical, compared to the square videos of Instagram. TikTok provides its users with prompts, such as clips from songs, movies, TV shows, or dance routines. These encourage users to make their own version of the clip. The parent company, ByteDance, was recently valued at more than $75 billion. TikTok has spread throughout different countries. The United States, which has about 35 million TikTok users, is not the only country with a large TikTok community. India has reported over 100 million users, and countries throughout Europe have over 25 million users. Nate Russell ?21 described TikTok as ?the definition of being creative. It is an app for the innovators of tomorrow.? When asked about why he uses the app, he said, ?A large amount of the videos I scroll through are silly and pointless, but I usually find one video that cracks me up and makes my day.? The opposition says that TikTok is distracting, and that high school students should not be focused on an app meant for younger children. Bobby Kuzy ?21 said, ?I am not a TikTok user because it is not an app meant for teenagers. Children in sixth or seventh grade might find the videos entertaining, but I don't.?
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
M r. K elly 1. Ghost Love Scor e - Live at Wacken Nightwish
2. The Gr eatest Show on Ear th - Live at Tamper e Nightwish
3. The Poet & the Pendulum - Live at Wembley
M r. Pinto 1. Feel it Still Por tugal the Man
2. Renegades of Funk Rage Against the Machine
3. Ocean Eyes Billie Eilish
4. The Git Up Blanco Brown
Nightwish
4. Chasing the Dr agon
5. Shallow Lady Gaga and Br adley Cooper
Epica
5. Reckless
6. Gangstar r Mass Appeal The Roots
Lacuna Coil
6. Ambir amus
7. My Shot (r emix) The Roots
Eluveitie
7. The Spell
8. Sucker Jonas Brother
Cellar Darling
8. Sweedway at Nazar eth
9. Lovely Billie Eilish and Khalid
Mark Knopfler
9. Ashes to Ashes
10.Made You Look Nas
David Bowie
10.Mar ch to the Sea Twenty- One Pilots
(Of cour se if my kids ar e in the car, ther e's a lot mor e Panic! at the Disco & Why Don't We....)
The Hawkeye | Friday, October 18, 2019 |
Rocco Reviews: Joker time taking care of his sick mother and going to regular therapy sessions, but enters into a downward spiral after Gotham social services removes him from that program. After being rejected and discovering his past, Arthur begins to fall down a path of absolute delusion and derangement. He commits serious crimes, showing his conversion to instability. He becomes an icon for the lower class of Gotham and he ends up starting a movement to overthrow the wealthy and the larger society that they feel have wronged them. Joker is one of the most anticipated , yet controver sial films of the year that tells the stor y of a second life lived by a failed comedian. By Rocco Spadea ?20 After a great deal of excitement leading up to the film?s release, Joker did not disappoint. The movie is definitely worthy of the hype. I found it very compelling, and it definitely was different than what I was expecting. Joker is a dramatic narrative about the origins of the iconic Batman villain, something that has never been done in- depth before. The character of the
Joker is known to have a mysterious backstory, and this development places it outside the normal superhero action movie category. This is a dark story of a man?s descent into absolute lunacy and destruction, almost to the point that he is a different person. The film follows Arthur Fleck, a clown- for- hire with a condition of uncontrollable laughing spouts. He spends his
Joker was directed by Todd Philips and stars Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin, a talk show host, Frances Conroy as Penny Fleck, Arthur?s mother, and Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond. The film left me in a state of confusion, not because of the plot, but because of my feelings for the character. After seeing how mistreated Arthur is and all the trauma that he has gone through, I wanted to feel sorry for him. Yet, this empathy is combated with absolute loathing for the monster
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Rocco's 10 /10 Rat ing he has become, exemplified by violent ways in which he ends up killing people. This is part of what makes it such a moving story. Viewers are left with mixed emotions, which attests to great writing and character development. Joaquin Phoenix absolutely crushed his performance of Arthur Fleck, and conveyed the emotion and derangement with such intensity that it was almost too real. Phoenix also did a phenomenal job with one of the Joker?s greatest traits? the laugh. The Joker?s laugh is so iconic that it can make or break the portrayal of the character. The cinematography of the film is spectacular. The vivid images that flash in front of your face and contrast with the dark background convey the emotion tied into it. It conveyed the metaphor of how different he was from his surroundings. The film also has an essence of timelessness. It seems to be set in a mix of the 1950s and 1970s, but dates are never really given, making it a fitting environment. Derange-
ment does not follow a normal clock or time period. Another thing that the movie did well was its violence and gory scenes. I personally hate gore, but the film did not use it for shock value or a quick scare, like horror movies do. It is part of Arthur?s path and needs to exist, however controversial it may be. Critics made it seem like the violence was too extreme and too frequent, but this was not the case. Each dark scene had purpose, and contributed to the evolution of the Joker. I do warn that the film is not for the faint of heart, and it is definitely for mature audiences only. It can be haunting at times and is not going to leave audiences with a happy ending or wholesome feelings. Overall, Joker is a phenomenal film and does many things right, such as the compelling plot, developed characters, and breathtaking cinematography. It definitely deserves the rating of 10/10.
Cor r ado's '21 I nstagr am Hilar ity, M icrocosm of Philly Fandom (cont'd) of what reputation that may yield us,? said Kieran Donaher ?21, a representation of the average Philly sports fan. ?We?re passionate enough to celebrate with our teams in the streets of Philadelphia when they deserve it. But at the same time we?re real and constructive enough to boo our team out of the stadium when they do not play to their potential and when they deserve it. We truly treat our role as fans as both a lifestyle and a job, and I think the teams in the great City of Brotherly Love are better off for it.? Truly insightful. As for an outside perspective, Bleacher Report, a relatively new sports news platform, included Philadelphia in ?The Best and Worst Sports Fans in the U.S.," saying, ?Philly fans are a tricky bunch to characterize. They can be very brutal on their opponents: Remember when they cheered Michael Irvin's career- ending neck injury? Or how about the time they booed Santa Claus? But that passion goes both
ways. They can be pretty brutal on their own players and coaches as well.? Santa Claus. Really? That was over 50 years ago.
The best athletes thrive in Philadelphia, and the others... well, they fall victim to the Social Darwinism of the Philadelphia sports culture. Barstool Sports, also a relatively new sports news platform based on of the east coast, said, ?The average Philly fan has the IQ of a fictional boxer statue, the usefulness of a broken bell, the worth of a 4- inch Wawa junior hoagie, the hygiene of a 17th century Quaker, the hairline of a bald eagle, the toxicity of the Schuylkill River, the charm of Downtown Camden, the sensitivity of Ben Franklin's key and the stench of the inside of his coffin.? The man who
wrote this is also from New York City. Whatta clown. Whether it?s by throwing batteries at J.D. Drew during a Phillies game or booing Gabe Kapler a days into the job, Philadelphia fans have never failed to give a piece of their mind. The best athletes thrive in Philadelphia, and the others... well, they fall victim to the Social Darwinism of the Philadelphia sports culture. The Philadelphia fan base can not be defined. One can only try, but Eli Manning has done the best so far when he said, ?It?s just different. It?s a different culture.? Only the strong survive, Eli. Ask Danny Dimes about it. Get roasted. Maybe that's why Corrado's page has been so successful. But what about the future? When asked what the plans are for @daily_benjamin when Ben makes a three, Corrado simply said, ?Oh, I have no clue.?
Aware of the fact 76er s PG Ben Simmons has never scored a three-pointer, Shawn Cor r ado '21 co-founded the I nstagr am page @daily_benj amin. The account posts " the same photo of Benj amin Simmons until he makes a 3 pointer in game!!" The account has almost 60,000 follower s. Today is Day 386 of the account. M att Hopkins '21 ar gues the page is a small sample of the intense, misunder stood Philly spor ts fandom.
10 | Enter tainment | Friday, October 18, 2019 | The Hawkeye Cr uciver balist: Aidan M cGahey '20
The Hawkword
Note: Spaces not included
Across 2. This dip is also a style of dancing 7. UC Santa Cruz Mascot 9. Game that recently deleted itself 11. Math department chair 14. Most famous Spaghetti Western
Down 1. Cornerback who was just traded to the Rams 3. Official with this NBA team sparked a feud with China 4. Record-holder for most consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts
5. Director of Joker also directed this film 6. Presidential name that is a synonym for a shrub 8. Dessert you can only get in Philly
10. Former Cubs manager who just got hired by the Angels 12. Location of latest Democratic debate 13. Uber's biggest competitor
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Faculty Gr id By Gar rett M cCloskey '21 M r. Doyle
M r. Scannapieco '09
M s. Frey
M r . Camma
Which actor would best por tr ay M r. Camma in a blockbuster movie?
Captain Lou Albano
De Niro (Has already played a Delco dude well)
Bobby Cannavale
Actor Dennis Hart (if he puts on a few pounds)
What is your favor ite Camma accessor y?
Super Mario Backpack
His campaign business cards
Mario backpack
Accessory Slide Ruler (It's got to make a comeback someday)
I f you saw M r. Camma roaming the Prep halls in his K -mar t secur ity guar d unifor m, how much safer would you feel?
No safer, K-Mart guard is a step below mall cop. Give me Bob Furth.
The limit (of how safe I would feel) does not exist.
Much safer
The correct question is "How much safer would everyone feel?"
I f you were the mayor of a small distr ict in Delco, what would be your fir st executive or der ?
I would declare December 2nd to be Camma Day.
Bring the McRib back to all McDonald's so Mr. Camma wouldn't have to travel so far to find it.
Britney Spears sings the national anthem at the induction ceremony
I would issue so many proclamations but foremost would probably be one to reestablish a monarchy.
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Opinion/Debate Tr ick-or-Treating, L eave it to K ids By Joseph M assaua '21
Dan Gibson ?21 and Elias Braddock ?21 believe that high schoolers can still dress up. In fact, this is encouraged. Elias said that he watched the movie Halloween last year to pass the time. Halloween is meant to be an enjoyable time of year and it leaves no lack of opportunities to go out.
Millions of Americans run up to doorbells with pillowcases on the night of Halloween, eagerly anticipating bowls full of M& Ms, Snickers, and Skittles. Trick- or- treating is a Halloween pastime and a celebration of American culture, but is there a point after which you should leave some candy out for the younger kids? Yes, there is. The transition to high school means that students ought to realize that they have matured. Candy is no longer such a treasured possession to be hoarded and traded with siblings, and the act of trick- or- treating is best left to younger children. This does not mean, however, that students cannot dress up for Halloween or go to parties. In fact, this is encouraged. But there is a point where highschoolers must leave their glory days behind. Connor Siemien ?21 put it bluntly. ?I believe that 8th grade is the last year kids should trick- or- treat, at that point you?re probably doing homework on Halloween anyway.? And that certainly rings true, especially for students at
Gesu students walk the halls of the Prep in costume dur ing the annual Halloween tr ick-or-treating event hosted by M ission and M inistr y, but should the fun of tr ick-or-treating be extended to Prep students on the night of October 31st? the Prep, who expect a heavy workload. The English papers and science labs do start to pile up, and a night out (Halloween falls on a Thursday this year) will only allow work to accumulate further.
dle school children around the neighborhood. Teenagers running wildly between houses looking to get as much candy as possible can distract and discourage parents out with their children.
Besides, trick-or-treating can also be seen as a family activity, with parents often escorting their elementary and mid-
Dan Gibson ?21 said, ?Trickor- treating is something that children and parents are meant to do. I feel we would ruin
Halloween for everyone else because of our antics.? High school students are expected to maintain better behavior than they might have in eighth grade, and as stated earlier, most simply will not have the time because of schoolwork.
In fact, Prep students have already started ramping up for spooky season. Andrew Sergovic ?22 watched the new release of Joker in theaters and thoroughly enjoyed it! Dan Sponseller ?21 viewed The Shining and loved how it was ?less of a jump scare, and more of a psychological thriller.? Regardless of whether or not you will be trick- or- treating, there is no shortage of fun Halloween activities to participate in. Trick-or-treating is, in fact, an activity intended for younger kids, but that doesn?t mean that Prep students can?t have fun during the Halloween season. There is a multitude of opportunities to get out and about for Halloween even without trick-or-treating.
But there is an alternative. Many Prep students, including
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Free Dress Down Days Unrealistic By Andrew K allmeyer '21 The Dress Down Day? the Friday staple of St. Joe?s Prep that also has a price tag attached. Hawaiian, Eagles gear, Christmas sweaters, you name it, it?s been the subject of a Prep Dress Down Day. While these days serve as a nice break at the end of our weeks, some of our student body continues to be discontent with the money needed to enjoy said break. However, not paying for Dress Down Days would either work against its own purpose, or just be flat out pointless.
The entire structure of a St. Joe?s Prep Dress Down Day is based upon the idea of donating money to a department, club, or organization that sponsors the event in order to raise money for their cause. Collecting a $5 fee from most of the student body is an incredibly efficient and easy means of raising quick money, instead of a club creating an actual fundraiser. That being said, taking away the financial aspect of the day works against what the administration designated these events for, and takes away an easy path for a department or club to gain funds. Sometimes, too, the
Dress Down Days are in support of a local charity that the Prep has partnered with, so taking money out of these days would mean either finding new ways to donate that same money from the student body to this organization, or not giving these charities money at all. Secondly, Dress Down Days without some method of payment is, simply put, completely pointless. Not only were these events created to raise money and support departments, clubs, and charities at this school, they also are just plainly too important for the
Prep?s ministry to lose their monetary aspect. Although not having to pay money, or even a paying less than what we pay now, might seem as though it?s a good idea, taking money out of the equation would spur a number of unwanted results. Alternatives would need to be found to match the money raised, for example. In this sense, Dress Down Days, unless provided with an alternative that matches its donation size and efficiency, will always be a part of the Prep.
that position unless it is matched with another form of raising money in such a short amount of time. This is because not having the monetary aspect of the event works against its own purpose and is flat out pointless. So, when another Dress Down Day rolls around, keep in mind that you?re giving money for the betterment of a good cause, and it is larger than a personal inconvenience. Don?t forget your $5!
Paid Dress Down Days are a staple of Prep Fridays that won?t be seeing its exit from
DEBATE: Days Off for Jewish Holidays? No
Yes
that option is just not viable.
The Grad at Grad model is something that every student and employee is tasked with embodying while at the Prep. One of the five pillars is being open to growth, something that has a myriad of meanings. Over time, our school has been open to the growth of the student body, meaning that the Prep has become more and more diverse.
I understand the notion that part of our faith is to accept others, but I believe that there are other means of living out the Grad at Grad model and our moral Christian call to be inclusive than to simply have a day off from school. A day of no school is not the highest form of respect for the day of atonement or a new year celebration. Rather, the nature of a day off implies relaxation for nearly all of the students who aren?t observing the holidays. Surely the day won?t be used in a prayerful or reflective manner.
The Prep has admitted students of a variety of ethnicities, races, and even religions into its ranks, but how well have we actually changed as a school environment to encompass the personal traits of every student here? Over time, a significant portion of nonChristian students have enrolled at the Prep. I am not saying that we should have worship ceremonies of other faiths here at school, but people of other faiths should be able to practice their religions without having to miss a whole day of school. Now, in most public schools, and even in some private schools, they have off for two important Jewish holidays: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Rosh Hashanah is the celebration of the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, is meant to be a day of repentance. These schools have recognized the significant Jewish population within their schools, and they have adjusted their school calendars accordingly. Meanwhile, the Prep has still failed to do so.
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By Daniel Sponseller '21
The Prep community lives out its identity as a Catholic school, celebr ating M ass in the Church of the Gesu. With Yom K ippur on October 9th and Rosh Hashanah two weeks pr ior, some believe that Jewish Holidays should be shown the same reverence. I s this a cause of for days off from classes? My local public high school, North Penn High School in Lansdale, gives its students off for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. 4.3% of Lansdale's population practices Judaism. Some might argue that Catholic students don?t even have off for significant holy days of obligation, but at the Prep we celebrate Mass on those days. Some people might also argue that since we are a Catholic school, we should only acknowledge Catholic holidays. But we are more than a Catholic school; we are a Jesuit school, and as a Jesuit school we have a duty to make sure that all people are properly included in our school community, because everybody should be able to feel completely comfortable to be who they are here at the Prep.
By Benicio Beatty '21 Jewish holidays, as important as they are to Preppers that are adherents of Judaism, do not warrant a day off for the entire school community. Our identity as a private Catholic school allows us to look at the needs and beliefs of our students and administration and make adjustments to our school year accordingly. Currently, the school community does not have a large need relative to its size that is significant enough to result in days off from classes. Furthermore, a day off doesn?t necessarily add to the reverence and the significance of a holiday. Days off, religiously warranted or not, are often being used by students to catch-up homework or hanging out with friends. Instead, a strong program of in- school activities related to the celebration can do more to highlight Jewish holidays.
Based on the demographics of our school community, about 18% of students are nonCatholic. An even smaller number of that percentage practice Judaism. It seems imperative that a full day of classes should not be struck out of a school week at several times in the year for the observance of a religion that, statistically, is not celebrated by most of our students. While the decision to have Yom Kippur off has been affirmed in other areas of the city and wider region, they have been mostly primary and secondary public education. Naturally at the Prep, Christian holidays would be observed because there is a widespread adherence to Christianity. Perhaps in future years, as demographics and the diversity of our school increases, the possibility of not having school could be put on the table as an option, but for now,
In this instance, the best way to cultivate a genuine crossreligious reverence and understanding as well as truly show our inclusiveness is through enriching alternatives within the school day. Elements of Judaism and Jewish culture can be highlighted on the morning announcements, at special presentations in community hour, and in our respective history classes. It will be building off of the basic knowledge of Judaism that all students have had (or currently having as a freshman) during their time at the Prep. For our Jewish brothers and sisters, and others in the Prep community who celebrate nonChristian religious or cultural holidays, a policy of accommodation can be put in place that establishes room for these select students to worship without being penalized for their absence.
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Sports K ickin' it with Aidan M cNulty '20, Rugby Stud Tur ned Football Punter By Gar rett M cCloskey '21
Preppers participating in both football and rugby during their senior year is not a foreign concept. Just last year, two football players, Chance Holness and Nick Bikah, joined the rugby team for the spring season. Bikah now plays rugby for Ithaca College.
Aidan McNulty '20, laden with plastic football pads, heard his brother, Ryan ?14, tell him, ?Rugby put on a great show.? The senior suddenly saw his two worlds colliding? rugby and football. Joe Kelly '20, one of the standouts for Prep Rugby, was walking away from the Wissahickon High School fields after competing in a showcase. McNulty was recharging during halftime of the September 28 Prep football game against La Salle. "Way to work hard," he told Kelly, among other candid, uncensored words of encouragement. McNulty thought his football pads were donned for the last time in his freshman year. He had since greeted a new contact sport? a contact sport free from protective padding. Ryan coaxed Aidan into playing rugby this past fall. Ryan McNulty was introduced to the European sport during his sophomore year, but also juggled football on his docket. Ryan graduated and played rugby at Penn State. Once Aidan expressed his desire to play rugby, the two were often found having rugby
Still, there's a learning curve for switching sports. McNulty cites the frequency of contact as the greatest position-specific difference between rugby and football. Aidan M cNulty '20 (left) punts away the football in a JV game against Roman Catholic. The Haver town native began as a r ugby player wear ing " shor t-shor ts and a tight shir t." Becoming the team's punter this fall, M cNulty added " clunkly pads, a helmet, and long pants" to his war drobe. catch after school. Upon hearing about the conversation with Mr. McCloskey, The rugger was led back to senior rugger Joe Kelly told football this fall. him, ?Dude, you should do ?Saw him at practice one day that. That?s a great opportunity. and the ball was exploding off I wouldn?t pass that up if I his foot,? said Prep rugby were you.? coach Mr. Brian McCloskey. ?I McNulty scheduled a meetwondered if he could translate ing with Prep football coach that to football. I pulled him Tim Roken two days later. aside in the hallway to broach the idea to him and I told him, ?First and foremost, he?s an ?Think about it. If your interathlete,? said Prep rugby coach ested, I?ll reach out to Coach Tom Dugan of the senior. Roken on your behalf.?? ?Whenever you give athletes an opportunity, to do anything, One of McNulty?s own rugby whether that?s rugby, football, teammates also pushed him to or lacrosse, they show their join the football team. athleticism.?
?In rugby, you are getting hit no matter [your position],? he said. ?Football, you have all these pads, and the chances of you getting hit are very, very slim.? The rugger- turned- punter also noted the addition of pads. ?I had to work on [...] getting used to the pads. In rugby, you are wearing short- shorts and a tight shirt, whereas in football, you are wearing clunky pads, a helmet, and long pants. It?s a different feel.? McNulty said acclimating to the close- knit Prep football community was a relatively quick process. He was already acquainted with his senior classmates and found that it took more time to befriend the juniors.
The punter said he was initially ?very intimidated? by Prep quarterback Ohio State commit Kyle McCord. ?We?re friends now. We connect now.? The punter, who said he averages forty- five to fifty yards of air time, logs consistent minutes for the junior varsity squad. McNulty notched his first varsity time in the October 6 game against Roman Catholic. Addressing the humorous flak he has received from other JV football players since joining the team, McNulty said, ?I don?t really have room to talk about their criticisms. I?m the punter that joined the season late. [...] It?s both sides. They joke around with me, but at the same time, they respect my advice.? Senior rugby player Joe Kelly ?20 stepped back, smiled, and said, ?I couldn?t be more proud of Havertown?s brightest and smartest student. I hope that his bountiful football career leads him to many endeavors.? McNulty said he intends on fully rejoining the rugby team for the spring season ?no matter what.? ?They were my team first."
Cross Countr y Sees Finish L ine learn: persist, control what you can, and hard work does pay off.?
By Reza Ali '20 Oh no. Did you miss it? If you blinked, you may not have noticed the St. Joe?s Prep Cross Country team zoom by you. Captained by Denis Gallagher ?20, Michael Schafer ?20, and Richard Raup ?20, the Hawks finished an impressive 29-1 in the regular season.
When asked about the biggest surprise of the year, Murphy ?20 adds, ?The team as a whole has been surprising this year. Last year our seventh man on varsity was running an 18:35 at districts, which is almost always faster than PCL champs. This year at our 6th PCL league meet, our eleventh man ran an 18:35.?
Captain Denis Gallagher ?20 views the success this year as a true testament to the strength of the program, ?We definitely expected the regular season to go well because of our four senior captains. We have all run for 3+ years and have all been part of varsity, something that doesn?t usually happen.? Marcus Murphy ?20 also credits recent success to the coaching staff and the communal nature of the team: ?Many of the guys on the team motivate each other to do well, be it either in running or in academics. Coach Cockenberg
(L -R) Top: Coach Pohlig, Schafer '20, M ur phy '20, Raup '20, D. Gallagher '20, Coach Cockenbur g Bottom: Casey '22, Greed '22, M . Gallagher '22, Wor rell '22, Dougher ty '23, M cDonald '22 and Coach Pohlig both bring attitudes to the table that feed
this motivation, inspiring us not to hate the sport because of the amount of work that needs
to be put in, but to love it because of the lessons we
With a core group of seniors, a growing depth on the team, as evidenced in the nucleus of sophomores, and a bond between brothers strengthened by coaches, there?s no doubt that the team has big aspirations for the postseason. Gallagher ?20 has one main, yet simple goal: ?Send guys to states.? You can next catch the Hawks in action this Saturday, 10/19, at Belmont Plateau, for the PCL Championships.
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What to Watch For with M att Cor r By M atthew Cor r '22 Fantasy football is the pinnacle of showing off sports knowledge among fellow fans, friends, and family. After cramming in research and making last minute decisions, our competitive spirits are charged with anticipation on how players will perform on Sunday. The first six weeks of the season have been filled with surprising injures, holdouts, trade rumors, breakouts and busts. Here is a recap of the first six weeks along with some wild predictions for the rest of the season.
Owners should stay away from having Baker Mayfield on their roster. Quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Lamar Jackson, and Pat Mahomes lead this year?s group with the most fantasy points among quarterbacks. The success of these quarterbacks is due to their ability to make big plays in the air and on the ground. However, Baker Mayfield
fell way short of expectations, especially considering his offensive weapons. Although Mayfield has shown some signs of promise, he has not proven that he can be a consistent fantasy quarterback. Owners should stay away from having Baker Mayfield on their roster.
Expect to see LeSean McCoy on your waiver markets and do not be tempted to pick him up. One quarterback that has given fantasy teams success is the Cowboys? Dak Prescott. This season, Prescott has put up consistent fantasy numbers with the Cowboys? explosive offense, which includes RB Ezekiel Elliot and WR Amari Cooper. Whether he is riding the bench, on a starting roster, or a free agent, he is definitely worthy of a QB1 fantasy slot. As for running backs, Christian McCaffrey, Austin Ekeler, and Dalvin Cook lead the league in points by running backs.
One of the RBs who has exceeded his pre-draft rankings is Chiefs RB LeSean McCoy. McCoy proved to be a solid pickup after being cut by the Bills prior to the season. As Damien Williams returns to the lineup for the Chiefs, expect to see LeSean McCoy on your waiver markets and do not be tempted to pick him up, especially considering his number of years in the league. This season?s wide receiver stat leaders are shocking compared to previous seasons and projections by fantasy analysts. So far, Cooper Kupp, Keenan Allen, and Chris Godwin, the third- year breakout star out of Penn State, lead the league in fantasy points for WRs. Each of these receivers is a deep threat in their offense and production will not slow down as the season continues. Other receivers such as Devante Adams, Juju SmithSchuster, and DeAndre Hopkins have experienced decreases in their average points from last year. Hopkins?s and Adams?s values are likely to increase, while SmithSchuster's production will most likely plateau following Ben
Roethlisberger?s season-ending surgery. One of the more interesting and polarizing players in this year?s wide receiver class is Antonio Brown, who some fantasy owners drafted early in their drafts to ?secure a good receiving core.? His antics, which destroyed his chances of fantasy productivity, sabotaged owners, leaving an open spot in the WR column.
Juju SmithSchuster's production will most likely plateau following Ben Roethlisberger's seasonending injury. Stefon Diggs is a wide receiver to keep tabs on. He is unhappy with his current team, the Vikings. A trade could increase his value as a wideout, whereas if he stays with the Vikings, his production will most likely stay the same as second-string wide reciever. As for tight ends, Seattle?s Wilt Dissly, Giants? Evan Engram, Atlanta?s Austin Hooper,
and Baltimore?s Mark Andrews lead the league in fantasy points by tight ends thus far. Last year, Travis Kelce led the league in fantasy points by tight ends, but due to the injury of his teammate Tyreek Hill, defenses are able to focus more on the coverage of Kelce. This results in Pat Mahomes finding breakout receivers such as Mecole Hardman and DeMarcus Robinson open for more passes, instead of Kelce. Hill returned to the lineup last week, so expect big things from Travis Kelce and the Chiefs offense. Another tight end to consider is Gerald Everett of the Rams. After a monster week 5 performance, he is definitely a mustadd in the tight end position, proving he can indubitably have break-out weeks. It is impossible to predict how each player will play, but by keeping up with injuries and match-ups, along with following some of this advice, the number in the W column will definitely start to rise week by week.
Strokes Towar ds High-L evel of Competitive Swimming Large scale, televised competitive swimming events have been rare gifts for fans of them and athletes in them, most times appearing only once a year at the World Championships or every four years at the Olympics. But that was before the ISL. The International Swimming League (ISL) is similar to our current NFL or NBA in that there are different teams for cities and provinces around the world that travel to compete with each other. The ISL is comprised of 8 total teams: 4 American (Cali Condors, DC Tridents, NY Breakers, LA Current) and 4 European (Aqua Centurions, Iron, London Roar, Energy Standard). All teams have 28 athletes, men and women, 14 of which swim in any given meet. During this first- ever season there will be seven total meets, six sessions with four teams competing against each other around the world and one championship meet in Las Vegas made up of the four most elite teams in the league. Placement in the league is determined by the points earned
have the chance to swim two swimmers or relays from their team, a total of two lanes per event each. (Photo: St. Joseph's Prep | Facebook)
By Joseph Tagliafer ro ?21
After a recent sur ge in professional spor ts leagues across football, lacrosse, and espor ts, the recently upstar ted I nter national Swimming L eague (I SL ) is hoping to delve into a new audience. by the athletes. Higher points a move in the right direction are awarded for faster times in for competitive swimming.? each event. Each meet has 37 events toProfessional swimmers and tal; these events include 50, Prep swimmers alike are ex100, and 200- meter lengths of cited for the future of the sport freestyle, butterfly, breastthrough this league. stroke, and backstroke in addition to a 200 and 400-meter in?I?m happy to see the sport dividual medley, a 400- meter become mainstream,? Andrew freestyle event, and men?s, Lawler ?22. women?s, and mixed- gender James Bole ?22 said, ?I?m relays in both freestyle and excited to see pro swimmers medley fashion. All events becompete against each other sides the mixed- gender relays outside of the Olympics.? have a separate heat for both men and women. In all of these Jack Clark ?22 also said, ?It?s events, each of the four teams
The theme of this league is fast, from the short course meter length to the jam-packed 2hour sessions. Athletes are forced to recover for their next event in mere minutes, presenting new challenges for coaches and athletes in training. On the topic of recovery, the new ?skins? event presents an extremely unique set of challenges to athletes. The ?skins? style of racing consists of three consecutive rounds of the 50- meter freestyle; 8 swimmers begin in the first round, the top 4 advance to the second round, and the final 2 battle it out for triple points for their team. Swimmers are forced to drag themselves out of the pool after not breathing for 20- 30 consecutive seconds and get right back on the blocks for another round, an unprecedented feat in the world of highlevel competitive swimming. Overall, the league has caught some extreme positive
traction so far. Cody Miller, a US Olympian, a competitor at Indiana University, YouTube content creator, and a member of the DC Tridents, stated in his video recapping the event, ?The ISL is a good thing. It's going to push the sport forward, it's going to help promote swimming in a lot of new ways, provide a lot of opportunities for a lot of athletes, provide more ways for professional swimmers to make more money, and provide more ways for it to become more of a spectator sport." One of his peers, Lily King, also of Indiana University and the current world record holder for the women?s 50 and 100meter breaststroke, said ?I think this is the future of swimming. It?s more exciting, it?s making it more accessible to the viewer, and it?s making the athletes a lot more money.? Greek Olympian Andreas Vazaios also said, ?[The ISL] is absolutely amazing, it?s so innovative, it?s so great, it?s so different than anything I?ve ever been a part of.?
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" Easy Doesn't..." : Coach Coyle's M entality By Tommy L ogan '21
Senior striker Justin Hassey said, ?Coach Coyle expects the same level of intensity at practice as he does in a game. He sets a standard of excellence and holds himself to that same standard. The team rallies around that message and responds well to it.?
?Easy doesn?t teach us anything, only hard does.? This quote hangs above the chalkboard in room 103 on a small piece of paper. It is the most important lesson you?ll learn from Mr. Coyle?s class. The quote sums up Mr. Coyle?s philosophy as a teacher and as a coach at the Prep. It?s also one of the first things he tells freshmen students enrolled in his Honors English I course. The class serves as a right of passage for many Preppers and many students have fond memories of his class. Senior Will McElwee said, ?He was the first English teacher I ever had who really showed me how to find the deeper meaning in text, unlike anything I?d ever had to do before. Mr. Coyle truly changed the way I look at words on a page and action on a screen.? As freshman take his class in the fall, students change from worrying about their ?on the spots? and ?writer?s 5?s? to fully embracing everything his class has to offer come springtime. When asked about this transition and about how students remember his class as a highlight of their freshman year, Mr. Coyle said, ?I hope it?s because the guys realize that the anxiety that they might have had in the class freshman year is just the bar that?s set, which is there to challenge them. Guys here are highly motivated highly intelligent guys who want to be pushed? . [T]hey might not like it in the beginning but in the end they realize it was for their betterment.? This is because Mr. Coyle
Any player under Mr. Coyle knows how the intensity he expects is the same intensity that he expects from himself.
M r. Coyle is known for his love of English as well as his love for soccer. He combines both as a teacher and coach here at St. Joe's Prep. Tonight (10/18), the soccer team plays Roman Catholic in the fir st round of playoff action. embodies the Prep and what it truly means to be ?a man for and with others.? This can be seen in every class he teaches. He always brings energy and an eagerness to teach and wants to make you think in ways you never have before. Aside from the educational and intellectual value of his class, Mr. Coyle teaches every student some of life?s most important lessons. He challenges every student to ask themselves the tough questions. His motto ?Easy doesn?t teach us anything...? is one example of this. But Mr. Coyle doesn?t just want you to understand the quote, or to think you understand it. His class teaches you to embrace this quote. In life, no matter what decision we have reached, there will be an easy way out, but that doesn?t mean it?s the right choice or the best one. Mr. Coyle teaches all of his stu-
dents this lesson. What do you gain by taking the easy way? Nothing. Taking the hard way is character building. It is putting others above yourself even when you don?t feel like it. Some things are more important than our own current interests. Outside the classroom, Mr. Coyle is the head varsity soccer coach. He applies his same philosophy to coaching as he does in the classroom. When asked about his coaching style and how it correlates to his teaching philosophy, Mr. Coyle said, ?The best coaches, whether they are in the classroom or not, are the best teachers. You?re teaching a sport, so you have to understand if you have [...] sixty [players] on a team that that means you have sixty different learning styles just like in the classroom where you have thirty different learning styles. So you may have one message that you are trying to get across
or one lesson, but you might have to deliver that in multiple ways and in that sense you are a teacher. ?You?re also a teacher in the sense that you aren?t just teaching material, you are molding young men,? Coyle continued. ?What you?re trying to do is understand that there is more to an English class than To Kill a Mockingbird and there?s more to coaching a soccer team than X?s and O?s. You are trying to form these guys for what they will become down the road, not just wins and losses now. Because there is only one team that will win the PCL Championship, and if that?s the barometer for success then you?re going to have a lot of failure, so we try to make the barometer a little bit broader. And that is to mold these guys into high quality young men.?
Mr. Coyle?s impact goes well beyond the classroom or the field and this is what he works for. ?I would hope that, even if it?s in a microscopic way, that students say ?that guy made me better? as a student as a player and as a young man. The philosophy I always say to the guys [...] is ?Easy doesn?t teach us anything only hard does,? but the second one is ?try to be a little better today than you were yesterday.? So if I had a small effect on these guys to do that, to be better young men, better students, better athletes, and later better husbands and fathers, even if it?s a microscopic effect, then it was worth it.? Mr. Coyle leaves an impact on every student that is blessed enough to have him. He pushes students to become better people, better classmates, sons, and brothers. He teaches students what it means to be real men. He shows students the importance, on a day to day basis, of why we shouldn?t shy away from challenges. Why would one want easy? Nothing in life worth wanting comes easily, nor should it.
This philosophy is respected by his players.
Prep Scoreboard FOOTBA LL
SOCCER
10/ 4 vs Rom an Catholi c, W 44-7
10/ 8 vs Lansdale Catholi c, W 1-0
10/ 11 vs Archbi shop Wood, W 49-14
10/ 11 vs Conw ell Egan, W 6-0
10/ 18 vs Father Judge
10/ 18 vs Rom an Catholi c
CROSS COUNTRY
ULTI M A TE FRI SBEE 9/ 26 vs Strath Haven, L 9-15
10/ 09 @Belm ont Plateau, W by 47 10/ 1 vs O'Hara, L 9-14 10/ 19 PCL Cham ps 10/ 24 Di stri ct 12 Cham ps
GOLF 10/ 01 PCL Cham pi onshi p, L 460-472
RUGBY 9/ 29 Hem pfi eld/ Penn Legacy Tournam ent, 3rd Place (Ti e) 10/ 13 Cum berland Valley Tournam ent,
10/ 24 vs Sci ence Leadershi p Academ y
6th Place 10/ 27 State Cham pi onshi p Tournam ent
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M eet the Captain: Anthony Rightley '20 The Prep football team?s regular season is coming to an end in the next couple of weeks and they?re ready to finish stronger than they started. Senior Anthony Rightley is a captain of this year?s football team, and he has led the team?s defense through fantastic battles this season. During Rightley?s first half at the Prep, he played on the opposite side of the ball and started at quarterback for the Hawk?s freshman team. However, it was not an easy road for Rightley, who had to fight for every opportunity that was given to him. ?Freshman year was definitely an adjustment, like most of us, coming from our grade school team, you?re probably the best player. Now, you?re just surrounded by great talent all over the place. I played quarterback in grade school and I wanted to continue to play QB at the Prep. I?m not going to lie, at first it was hard, but it once I got used to the offensive scheme it became second nature to me. We had a great freshman season and it was a great feeling and introduction into the family that I have now.? At the start of Rightley?s sophomore campaign, he was moved from the quarterback
spot to wide receiver, for his own benefit. Rightley continued to talk about his sophomore year and how it was arguably the most important year of his athletic career. A main factor of that was because he had such great senior mentors like Brandon Sanders ?18. ?B[randon] showed me the ins and outs on how to perfect being a student-athlete at the Prep. Brandon is still one of my close friends today and I still go to him when I need him." A main part of Rightley?s learning process was losing the 2017 State Championship to Pine-Richland. ?I really thought that the seniors of that class [2018] were great teammates and I wanted to send them off as champions. Unfortunately, as everyone knows, we came up a bit short that year and it was devastating. In the moment, it was the worst feeling in the world, because not only did it hurt for me, but I was hurting for my teammates. I realized later that moment was a critical turning point for my teammates and I.? Junior year, Rightley knew that he needed vengeance for the state title they craved so much. He worked countless days and nights in the off-season just to be the best player he could be. Rightley
was named one of the captains for the 2019 season.
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By Tyler K onr ad '20
Captain Rightley showing off his receiver skills at defensive back dur ing the 2018 PI AA 6A State Championship vs Har r isbur g. even went on by saying, ?Reps, reps, reps, I just knew that the more reps I put in, the better I would be in the long run, so I would say that my sophomore-junior off-season, I definitely worked the hardest.? However, his junior campaign was a bit different because he moved from the offensive side of the ball at wide receiver, to the defensive side of the ball at safety. ?Midway through summer camp I was told that I would have to start getting reps in at safety, and I can?t lie at first I hated it, I just wanted to play offense. I would think of the seniors of the ?18 class and how devastated they were, so I thought to myself, if this is what?s best for the team and then I?m going to have to make
the best out of it. I definitely struggled in the scrimmages and early stages of the season, but I got better every game, every practice, every rep. As the season went on, I fell in love with it. Towards the end of the season, I feel that I put my name out there with all-state mentions and being named the MVP of the State Championship game in 2018. I will always remember that game, not because of my stats, but because of the happiness that was in the locker room after the game. We did it, the mission was complete.? Heading into his last year at the Prep, Rightley worked hard in the off-season and through summer camps to be the best leader that he could. Ultimately, it paid off, as he
?When I heard the news, I thought to myself, not only am I leading the team this year, but I?m setting an example for the players that are juniors and underclassmen and that really brings a sense of confidence to my heart.? The Hawks started off the season with a record of 4-2. Even though that sounds odd for the Hawks, they have played phenomenal football. They played three national powerhouses in Marietta, St. John?s College (D.C.) and IMG Academy (FL). Now, Rightley is looking towards the next step, but he did not want to focus on that too much. ?At some point you think yourself, you?ll never be out of here, and time lasts forever," said the senior captain. "Now, time is flying by and I have to start to think about the next chapter in my life. College recruitment has been going great. Since last year I?ve been in contact with many coaches. However, I need to put that to the side now and give all my time and effort to the guys wearing Crimson and Gray, because no matter what I want us all to succeed and the team comes first. It always has, and always will.?
Victor Hobson '98 Jer sey Retired By Seamus Blaney '22
from 1998 until 2002.
On October 11th, the Prep football team retired Victor Hobson?s number. Hobson wore number 43 and is one of the best players in Prep football history. It's only the fifth time in the program's history that a number has been retired.
In 2000, he received Honorable Mention All- Big Ten and won the University of Michigan's best linebacker award. The next year, Hobson received the second- team AllBig Ten award. The following year, he received the first-team All-Big Ten award.
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When asked about getting the call from the Prep about his retirement, Hobson ?98 said, ?It was a great honor, I appreciate that they thought that much of me.? From 1995 to 1998, Hobson played middle linebacker and tight end for the Prep. He was nicknamed ?Big Dog? for his 6-2 and 215-pound frame. ?Coach Brooks was like a father figure to me. It?s a great brotherhood and camaraderie,? Hobson said of Coach Gil Brooks and his teammates. Brooks coached the Prep from 1992 until 2010. Hobson, whose favorite class was Biology with Ms. Brown, was a force to be reckoned with on the field. In 1997, he led the Prep football team to their first championship in 20
Prep linebacker s coach Jeremiah Trotter Sr. (left) congr atulates Victor Hobson '98 (r ight) on the Hobson's number 43. Their NFL career s over lapped from 2003 to 2008. years. That same year, he was first- team All- City. The following year, Hobson was voted the Catholic League?s best allaround player.
The subsequent year, he went to the University of Michigan to play football under Coach Llyod Carr. Hobson played for the University of Michigan
In his college career, he accumulated 277 tackles, 15 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 4 forced fumbles. He had 47 stops for losses which put him third all- time in Michigan football history. In 2003, Hobson was drafted 53rd overall by the New York Jets. He played the bulk of his career for the New York Jets, from 2003 until 2007. Hobson registered a career- high 100 tackles and 6 sacks in 2006. In 2008, he played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Arizona Cardinals. In his 6year career in the NFL, Hobson?s stat line amassed 344 tackles, 11 sacks, and 34 interceptions. After his NFL career, he made a transition into the en-
tertainment business. He is currently a producer, writer, and philanthropist. Hobson has produced the films Soul Ties and C?mon Man. In 2006, he started an outreach program with his wife, Tee Ashira. This program donated millions of dollars to set up homes in the United States and abroad for kids and adults with special needs. When asked about his favorite non- football memory at the Prep, he named, ?going to lunches with all of my friends and Kairos.? He said the current Prep football team is ?evolving and is very talented,? noting the work of Head Coach Tim Roken. The other Prep football players who had their numbers retired are Rich Gannon ?83 (12), John Reid ?15 (29), and D?Andre Swift ?17 (7). As for advice for current Preppers, Hobson said, ?Take advantage of the opportunities for all students.?