Inside This Week's Issue Remodeling Plans, Student of the Week,
Edited by Joe Egler '16 and Ryan Naehr '16
The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep
November 13, 2015
Sudoku, and Faculty Grid
Volume 41, Issue IX
Cape and Sword Debuts a Show of Historic Proportions
By Aidan O'Connor '17 Ask not what Prep theater can do for you, ask what you can do for Prep theater. So go the thoughts of Tom Koenig ’16, who is playing the lead role of John F. Kennedy in the Prep’s fall play, Kennedy’s Crisis: 13 Days in October. This play, directed by the Prep’s own The first show of the year is Kennedy's Crisis: 13 Days in October, an original produced largely by Tony Tony Braithwaite ’89, Braithwaite '89. chronicles the events depicts how Kennedy dealt The process started surrounding the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and with the threat of nuclear war back in September when with the Soviet Union. auditions were held. Since
then, the actors and crew members have been working tirelessly to ensure that the play meets the high standards at which Prep theater has always performed. Kennedy’s Crisis differs from plays that the Prep has produced in the past. Most noticeably, it is an original play, with a script produced largely by Braithwaite. Beyond a historical account, it brings the people from textbooks to life. Other roles include Paul Contined on page 2
Veteran's Day Special: The Story of Morris Herzstein '43 and his Purple Heart
By Kevin Sampson '16 The average cost of new house was $3,600, a gallon of gas was only 15 cents, and George Marshall had just been named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year. The year was 1943, the same year that Morris Herzstein ‘43 graduated from Saint Joseph’s College High School (better known as the Prep” and enlisted to fight in World War II. A 17th and Cumberland native, Herzstein officially enlisted on October 16, 1943, and he was placed in the 346th Infantry Regiment of the 87th Infantry
Division. He was deployed to England roughly one year later, in October 1944. Almost immediately after landing in England, the regiment was sent to France to fight in early November. Along with his division, Herzstein aided both the French 2nd Armored Division and the French First Army in the famous Liberation of Strasbourg, on November 23, 1944. Interestingly, French General Charles de Gaulle insisted that only French forces should retake Strasbourg. As a result, the Americans overran and secured a vital pass at
A blue arrow points out Herzstein in the yearbook (left), while his purple heart is displayed (right) on the first floor of the link to Jesuit Hall.
Saverne, which was about 25 miles northwest of Strasbourg. Their efforts to secure Saverne played an integral part in the French recovery of the pivotal area, which had been the focus of FrenchGerman opposition since the
Franco-Prussian War 70 years prior. The 87th Infantry Division crossed into Belgium on January 12, 1945 to continue fighting. However, Herzstein suffered mortal Continued on page 2
Kennedy's Crisis (Cont'd) ’18 as Robert F. production staff, usher squad, & Sword.”
Koenig Kennedy, Stas Postowski ’16 as Kenny O’Donnell, and Mac Riga ’17 as McNamara. The cast includes eighteen actors and one actress. One thing that goes largely unnoticed by audience members is how much work is done behind the scenes. “I don't mean to say that what the actors and actresses do is easy, but stage crew certainly has its own set of hurdles to jump through in order to put on a great show,” says Kevin Edmundowicz ‘17, one of the technical directors of stage crew. Stage crew is responsible for constructing entire sets based on designs made by the adult staff of directors. In addition, the
and publicity team are working behind the scenes to put on the best play that they can. “What the audience sees on the stage is the culmination of hours and hours of hard work that the young men and women of the tech staff, the actors, and the actresses have put in to bring the show to life,” says Edmundowicz. Koenig also recognizes the work that everyone involved performs. “Even though I am the lead, my dedication to the show is certainly matched, and even topped by the other actors, actresses, production staff members, ushers, and stage crew members in Cape
Cape & Sword has a saying: “We are only as good as our weakest link.” As such, every person involved in the play is held to a standard of excellence. So, when the play opens this Friday, November 13, Koenig Paul Koenig is playing Robert F. Kennedy in this predicts that the audience will production. be on the edge of their seats, clamoring for more. Tickets are available online. The full schedule is injuries while fighting in attached below: France. Due to wounds suffered in battle, he died just November 13 @ 8 p.m. three days before the crossing November 14 @ 8 p.m. into Belgium, on January 9, November 15 @ 3 p.m. 1945. On February 1, 1945, November 18 @ 7 p.m. Private First Class Morris November 19 @ 7 p.m. Herzstein was posthumously November 20 @ 8 p.m. awarded the Purple Heart for November 21 @ 8 p.m. his military merit and wounds November 22 @ 3 p.m. received while fighting for his country. Soon after receiving the Purple Heart on behalf of Herzstein, his sisters donated it to the Prep, which currently displays the award. The actual award (complete with an official certificate signed by former President Franklin D. Roosevelt and former Secretary of War Henry L. President Koenig leads both the play and the free world. Stimson) is currently Days in October. Koenig Cape & Sword—which is to displayed in the first floor link By Aidan Donaher ‘16 between Villiger and Jesuit This week’s student plays the role of President buy tickets,” says Koenig. Koenig is also Halls, paying tribute to an of the week is Tom Koenig John F. Kennedy. “I may not be as active on the Mission and alumnus who gave the ‘16. Tom carries a 4.0 GPA, which is pretty cool; he plans good-looking as JFK, but I Ministry leadership board, ultimate sacrifice. Alongside and he is low-key a good the award rests a photograph to apply to schools such as am trying,” says Koenig. The show opens singer, as he is a member of of Herzstein in a yearbook, a Penn State, Princeton, few official documents Harvard, and Villanova. tonight, and tickets are still his community choir. (including the signed Congratulations, Koenig is also the co-captain available. “Ask not what the Thomas (or should I say, Mr. certificate), and the flag, of Cape & Sword, and has which continue to pay tribute the lead role in the upcoming Cape & Sword can do for President). to this war hero and Prep show, Kennedy’s Crisis: 13 you, ask what you can do for alumnus.
Student of the Week
Purple Heart (Cont'd)
Faculty Grid By Christopher Magiera '17
Ms. Chen What is your favorite breakfast cereal? If you could visit place, where would you go? What is your favorite sports team?
Honey Bunches of Oats Ireland because of all of the green or Australia because it is pretty much a different world over there, with the seasons. The Philadelphia Eagles
Mr. Martin '95
Bro Kania
Frosted Flakes
I don’t eat cereal
Why would I ever want to leave Glenside, PA?
Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Philadelphia Phillies
I don’t watch sports.
The Prep Looks to Modernize With New Remodeling Plans
By Mike Grafenstine ‘17 In the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed something different in the Prep’s lobby. Since the week prior to the annual open house, there here been several pictures depicting new constructional concepts of the school—four, to be exact. They depict a new entrance, lobby, theater, and what appears to be a new study space. “Many things could be gained from the renovations, including technological update, increase in space utilization as well as a design that will allow for more functionality. Much has changed since the last time the space have been updated, the invention of the Internet
Pictures of the plans for the remodeling of the lobby, library, front, and theater adorn the corners of the lobby.
comes immediately to mind. In addition to the Internet, lighting, heating and cooling have evolved greatly and could be used to both save money and help the environment,” says Mr. Brian Ghee, discussing what the
school might gain from the project. According to him, these renovations meet the same needs that should be met for any endeavor upon which the Prep ensues: the needs of the students.
“The space will certainly serve an aesthetic purpose for the Prep community and visitors. However, the foundation and design of the renovation should be to provide a space to help enrich the experience of the current and future student body,” says Ghee. The goals of the renovations are clear, but the timetable of the events is still uncertain. “[I] would guess the renovations are to take place in stages over a period of time so as to not disturb the academic year. So, for instance, maybe a portion during this summer, then another part next summer. I am not really sure of the process.”
Hawkeye Sudoku The first person who correctly completes the puzzle and returns it to Joe Egler '16 or Ryan Naehr '16 will receive a free lunch pass.
Scoreboard and Events By Joe Egler '16 Game Recaps:
Upcoming Games:
FOOTBALL: CROSS COUNTRY: PIAA Class AAA Boys Home game tonight vs. Cross Country State Roman Catholic @ 7:30 p.m. Championship: Joe Pisacano ‘16, no. 117 (17:14), Tim Rafter ‘16, no. 188 (17:50), and Joe Console ‘16, no. 189 (17:51)
Next Week at the Prep: MONDAY, 11/16: Faculty Meeting “E” Bells - 1:54 Dismissal “A” Day TUESDAY, 11/17: “D” Bells Honors Convocation Kairos 146 Starts “B” Day WEDNESDAY, 11/18: Fall Show “C” Day THURSDAY, 11/19: Fall Show “D” Day FRIDAY, 11/20: Dress Down Day Kairos 146 Ends Fall Show “E” Day
Hawkeye Staff Editors-in-Chief Joe Egler '16 Ryan Naehr '16 Staffwriters Aidan Donaher ‘16 Augie Lorei ‘16 Ryan Mannion ‘16 Fintan O’Toole ‘16 Joe Pisacano ‘16 Kevin Sampson ‘16 Joe Schade ‘16 Joe Console ‘17 Mike Grafenstine ‘17 Christopher Magiera ‘17 Tristan Mordan ‘17 Aidan O’Connor ‘17 Mike O’Neill ‘17 Mac Riga ‘17 Kyllian Vong ‘17 Ronan Egan ‘18 Matthew Phillips ‘18 Anthony Tigano ‘18 Joe Scott ‘19 Moderator Mr. Leo Vaccaro '05 Special Thanks To: Mrs. Ree O'Neill Mr. Frank Raffa