October 3, 2013 Volume 16 Issue 2
The fight for the crown...
Who will win???
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Editor-In-Chief Quinlan Moran
Copy Editor
Katherine Bauer
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Meghan Gerke Photographer Maddie Bailey
News Editor
Maria Efting News Assistant Amy Boe News Writers Erin Drahozal Jeff Frieden
Opinion Editor Morgan Noonan Opinion Assistant Nic Ekland Opinion Writers Maddy Bailey Tory Brown Brennan Graeve Chloe Streif Ben Valentine
Student Life Editor Brady Hoffman Student Life Assistant Julie Woods
Mini-Feature Editors Rachel Brady Molly Vipond
Feature Editors Jenna Fenske Anna White Feature Assistant Colette Miller Feature Writer Lizzy Bailey
Health and Lifestyle Editor Hannah Chute Health and Lifestyle Assistants Erin Drahozal Jeff Frieden
Arts and Entertainment Editor Emma Hunt Arts and Entertainment Assistant Ashley Pudil Arts and Entertainment Writers Kayla Thompson Julie Woods Ben Valentine Daniel Vega
Sports Editor Shannon Mulcahey Sports Assistant Morgan Brietbach Sports Writers Katherine Bauer Nic Ekland Daniel Vega
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Business Tory Brown
Distribution Brennan Graeve
Advertising Olivia Rochford
The Xpress Bi-weekly Xavier High School 6300 42nd St. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52411 Volume 16 Issue 2
News Xavier High School Scott DeMaria brings message to Xavier On Tuesday, September 16, Xavier welcomed Notre Dame alum Haley Scott DeMaria as a guest speaker to share her inspirational story of beating the odds. Growing up a swimmer, Scott DeMaria attended the University of Notre Dame to be a part of their successful swim team. On the way home from a meet at Northwestern University on January 24, 1992, her team’s bus slid off an icy road and flipped over. After sustaining serious spinal injuries, doctors said Scott DeMaria would never walk again, but she resolved to prove them wrong. After six back surgeries and intense physical therapy, she was not only able to walk but swim. Scott DeMaria wasn’t able to compete like before, but proved she could do the impossible. She even went on to run a marathon. Many years later, Scott
DeMaria decided to write a book to tell the story in her own words titled What Through the Odds, which is also in the process of being adapted into a screenplay. One of the first points Scott DeMaria made in her presentation was how she also went to a Catholic high school named Xavier and later taught there, how she was glad to be in another Xavier, and how much she “loves speaking at Catholic schools, because of the environment.” As Scott DeMaria told her story, she made it evident that what she accomplished would not have been possible without the support of her community at Notre Dame, her family, and God. One of her closing points was that although most people may not go through what she went through, “we all go through something. Everyone in the Catholic faith is so lucky because of
Student Senate elections were held at Xavier High School on Friday, September 19. The sophomore and junior classes were dismissed early from eighth period in order to hear speeches from their classmates running for Student Senate. Both classes elected six senators each. The freshman and senior classes did not have elections since the number of applicants matched the number of spots available. Student Body President Ben Valentine said that his goals for Student Senate this year are to make sure everyone is able to attend International Round Table, increase interest in Pro-Life Week, and set a record for attendance at Mini Dance Marathon. Mrs.Goertz, the moderator for Student Senate, said that she and the rest of the officers shared Valentine’s goals. The next Student Senate meeting is October 11 in Mrs. Goertz’s room.
Freshman
Scott deMaria explains her story to students. Meghan Gerke Photo. the support. I find myself thanking God everyday for the amazing support system he has set up for us.” Haley Scott DeMaria’s book is available at her website, www.haleybook.com. All proceeds go to her foundation.
Amy Boe News Writer
Student senate representatives elected
Jeff Frieden News Writer
Sophomore
Brett Burns Jeff Daubitz Gwen Cataldo Peter Deegan Ryer Barnes Jackson Schuster
McKenna Anderson Adriana Baca Mikayla Noonan Daniel Richardson Tyler Testin Mitchell Young
Amy Boe Alea Challenger Matthew Downey Nic Ekland Allison Jasper Anna Zittergruen
Chris Ball Grace Busse Kylie DeWees Nick Durin Frank Hill Quinton Scholer
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Syria: A timeline of key events
March 2011: First major protests in Syria begin when citizens in Damascus and Daraa rally against the government and call for the release of political prisoners.
Assad’s government are killed in a bombing. December 2012: Rebels capture Syrian military bases as the Syrian government begins to weaken.
May 2011: Syrian government deploys February 2013: its army against anti-regime Major bombings occur in protesters (rebels). Damascus that kill dozens and wound over 2,000. August 2011: President Obama calls for Syrian April 2013: President Assad to step down. The United Nations is informed by France and Britain that there is February 2012: evidence pointing to the usage of The United States closes its chemical weapons by the Syrian embassy in Damascus due to government against rebel forces. growing concerns of security. June 13, 2013 July 2012: The UN reports that between Top members of President 90,000 and 100,000 civilians have
Police officers break up conflict in Syria. AP Images Photo.
been killed due to the ongoing violence in Syria. President Obama approves U.S. Military support to the rebels. July 6, 2013 Ahmad al-Jarba is appointed as the leader of the Syrian Opposition Coalition. August 21, 2013 The Syrian government is accused of leading a chemical weapons attack against citizens in Damascus suburbs, killing large amounts of people. August 27,2013 President Obama considers striking Syria to deter all chemical weapon use and to punish the country for its actions.
Rebels raise the Syrian flag in protest. AP Images Photo.
August 30, 2013 U.S. Intelligence learns nearly 1,500 people were killed in the
Protesters raise signs in disapproval of President Assad. AP Images Photo.
August 21 chemical weapons attack. August 31, 2013 President Obama gives Congress the opportunity to vote on potential measures to take in Syria. September 9, 2013 Russia gives Syria the option to give up its chemical arms. September 16, 2013 The UN finds convincing evidence that rockets containing the nerve agent sarin were used in the recent chemical attack. September 27, 2013 UN Security Council approves a plan demanding Syria turn over its chemical weapons. Maria Efting News Editor
DeWees gives hope to Sandy Hook victims On December 14, 2012, a gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, killing 26 students and teachers. A horrible time like this can define one’s character. Senior Kylie DeWees decided it would change her for the better. “It often takes a painful situation to get our attention,” DeWees said. “On the day of the Sandy Hook shooting, I knew I was called to do something for the victims’ families.” After the tragedy in Newtown, DeWees decided she was going to start playing the piano, an activity
Dewees’ album cover. Photo
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she had never done before. “I started writing piano music. I’ve been around vocal music for a while, but I’d never had a piano lesson or played piano in my life.” Dewees released an album on iTunes consisting of the songs she wrote. Through her selflessness and desire to help others, she has already earned $9,000 and hopes to eventually achieve $15,000. “To me, each song expresses a different emotion when dealing with a tragedy. I hope these songs can bring hope and healing to anyone and everyone affected by the Sandy Hook shooting.” DeWees decided she would use the money she raised to build an Angel of Hope statue. The statue will not only serve as a reminder of Sandy Hook, but also as a symbol of overcoming adversity. “I want to raise money to put the statue at Xavier in honor of children’s lives lost too soon.” DeWees plans to host a fundraiser in May which will be held at Elmcrest Country Club. “I have been completely
humbled by the amount of support for my fundraising efforts for this project. I definitely did not think it would spark such a huge backing from people all over, but I am very excited about the support.” DeWees plans to attend a special one-year anniversary memorial gathering at Sandy Hook which will take place in December. She will donate hundreds of her CD’s to the Newtown community. Erin Drahazol News Writer
The proposed Angel of Hope statue. Photo Submitted.
Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Google Images Photo.
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Opinion
Xavier High School
Pump, pump, pump it up XHS saints We’ve got spirit yes we do! We’ve got spirit how ‘bout you?! My question is: if we’ve got spirit, why don’t we actually show it? One particular moment sticks out in my mind. We were up 45 to zero against Cedar Rapids Jefferson, when all of the sudden, I hear D-D-D DEFENSE erupting from across the field. The Jefferson student body is full of life and loudness. This makes me wonder why our student body has been so quiet the entire game. I’m not saying our student body doesn’t have its moments. Our hope for Hailey chant The Xavier Student Section shows their school spirit. Meghan the following week and the group Gerke Photo. prayer for Tim Otting were definitely been known to do occasionally. standing next to Hayley Deutmeyer #saintstrong moments. Why can’t we The point is you are trying and than I ever knew before. I promise keep up this enthusiasm and passion showing you care about being there. you will remember the intensity for the entire game, every game? The football guys are out there and the excitement of cheering way What if you can’t hear the cheers exerting endless energy, and the more than you will remember the if you’re sitting in the back? Watch least we can do is show our support texts you were too busy sending and listen to the people in front and appreciation for their hard or the conversations you were of you or follow the cheerleaders. work. You are at a football game; participating in while facing the Honestly, if you are completely pay attention to what’s going on. opposite direction from the game. unsure of the words being chanted, It doesn’t matter if you aren’t an This isn’t directed at the yell “ahhhh”, put your hands up, expert of the game. I think I have freshmen only. The “freshman cheer” stomp your feet, or resort to yelling learned more about the game just chant bothers me because it should “I love football” which I have
really be “Xavier students cheer.” As a student of Xavier we have so much to be proud of. We are surrounded by such a great community. Our football team is ranked number one; we should have the most school spirit out of anybody. If you make the most of it, I guarantee the student section will be some of the best memories of your high school experience. This is a time where everyone can come together to show other schools just how great we are. We may be small, but that’s not an excuse. We are mighty! As Katy Perry says, they’re gonna hear us roar.
Hannah Chute H&L Editor
Saintly
Don’t let 720 days define you
their success. They are just two examples of how others’ perceptions of you in high school can have little to no importance once you leave. High school is the only time in your life where you can be defined by what clique you are in, what activities you do, or even who you’re dating. Once you leave high school, the only thing that matters is not what others think of you, but what you think of yourself.
There is nothing wrong with having high pre-season hopes and expectations. But if you think you are going to have everything given to you, YOU ARE WRONG. Just because you are the predicted “Top Dogs” or “Number One” does not mean you are going to be entitled to wins or be guaranteed a championship at the end of the season. You have not earned anything yet. Xavier has been known to have great activity programs year in and year out, but that does not
mean people are going to bow down to the Saints. We have to work harder than everyone else everyday because of who we are and where we come from. People enjoy beating us at anything ranging from football to show choir to BPA. There are many different activities out there which have some form of a ranking system. For example, the 2012-2013 University of Southern California Trojans were ranked the preseason number one football team in America. They ended up having a near horrific season by USC standards. Another athletic team is the Miami Marlins. When they made their new stadium and hired a new manager along with many
new players to “make them better,” they ended up with one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball. Just because you may be ranked very high in the state, does not give you the right to think you will just be given everything. Confidence is okay, but cockiness is not acceptable and should not be tolerated. So instead of thinking you are a big shot, be humble and work your tail off because you have been given the mark of “the best”. Do not take any plays off and do your job at all times to EARN your ranking.
Amy Boe News Writer
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inevitable that there will always be the so called “popular” and “unpopular” crowds and those in between. If you dare to venture outside of your own clique and look past the labels others may have placed on them, you may realize there is always more to a person than what meets the eye. Most people have heard of Megan Fox and Michael Phelps. But what few people don’t know is before Megan became famous for her good looks and acting abilities, she was bullied because of her aspirations to be an actress. And Michael’s classmates used to make fun of him for his long arms and lanky body, which without, he wouldn’t have had the success he did in swimming. It’s ironic that what they were made fun of is what helped them create
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If you live to be 75-years-old, you will have lived 27,375 days. Of that time, only 720 days are spent in high school. Right now, school seems like it’s everything, but when you put the actual amount of time into perspective, you realize that there is so much more to come in your life than what happens to you in high school. Everyone has heard the clichÈ “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but not many people can actually follow through with it. Even though someone may look different, that has nothing to do with what they actually are like. It is
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Up close and personal: penny probs The time has come to eliminate the penny from U.S. currency. It’s absurd to think that, in light of our current economic struggles, we continue to produce the one-cent piece when the cost of producing one penny is greater than twice the value of that penny. From a general business perspective, why would a company manufacture a product if the cost of making that product is greater than that product’s value? Simply put: I’m anti-penny. Upon walking past a penny on the street, old-timers love to tell me that I donít know the true value of hard earned money. The spiel always seems to end with the overused Ben Franklin quote, “A penny saved
Nic Ekland flashes a “useless” penny saved. Meghan Gerke Photo.
is a penny earned.” It seems pointless to pick up an almost worthless piece of change from the ground. Just as the cost of penny production is greater than its value, it seems as if the energy spent picking up a penny is greater than the reward of a free penny. The amount of germs that could be on a runaway
Respect yourself I know we have all seen those movies or heard of a tacky plot line where some wise dude tells the main character that they can make a difference and change the world. There are struggles along the way, but usually it ends happily. What is the main message in these movies? That one person can change the world? There is no way people even think twice about such a cheesy message. However, Hollywood has something going there. Maybe not to change to world, because that sounds like world domination (which Hollywood also has, but I don’t think that it promotes as good of a message) but to make a difference. Making a difference in your state, community, church, school, or home is a great place to start. “But how can I make a difference?” you ask. Well children, let me tell you where to start. The best place to go first is yourself. If you can’t change your habits and attitude, then you won’t make a very good impression or be a very good leader. How many people have heard of the phrase “be yourself?” Have said people actually taken that into account
and adjusted their attitudes? To me this phrase means to not care about the harsh opinions of others (aka judging). If you are being yourself and are happy, who’s to contradict you? This is not to be taken in a narcissistic way though. We need to be reasonable about loving who we are. The next step is to respect your elders and then they will respectyou. How many teenagers have thrown away the advice that their parents or teachers have given them? One of the best ways is to keep in contact with older family members that have more experiance and wisdom. I am always suprised by the little bits of advice my grandparents have given to me such as, “Don’t say anything that you don’t want repeated.” If everyone followed this, it would be a great start to gaining more respect as teenagers.Once we are able to respect those above us, then we will be respected and known as a leader. Make a difference by respecting yourself and others, then you can change the world, one person at a time.
Chloe Streif Opinion Writer
penny is revolting, for I have absolutely no idea where it has been during the last hour, much less the twenty years that have passed since it was minted. The rattling produced by pennies in your pocket not only makes me want to go crazy, but the thought of hearing pennies with every step is simply enough to make
me not want to put the effort into bending over and picking up the dirty piece of money. You may be saying that it all adds up and eventually that one cent will be useful. Let’s say I pick up one penny, every day, for one year, my earnings would be a whopping $3.65! I’ll save my knees and back for that amount. It says a lot about the value of the penny when an empty soda can is worth five times that of the penny. It says that no one would care about their bottle deposit if it was only one-cent per can. Fast forward two presidential terms, and I can clearly see the winning slogan: “Let’s Eliminate the Penny in 2020!” Nic Ekland Opinion Assistant Editor
Where’s the Pope?
Where in Xavier has Pope Francis been visiting lately? Can you find where he is hiding? The answer to this week’s location will be revealed in the next issue of The Xpress.
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Guide to Being the Best Homecoming Date Listen up boys and girls, below are a few helpful tips to ensure you and your date enjoy Homecoming. Gentlemen
Ladies
• Be civil and don’t argue with your date. • Make sure to buy the tickets on time.
• Debt is not required for a good Homecoming dress. • Put as much effort into your date’s attire as the dress. • Don’t dictate the whole night. Communicate with each other. Nick Drahazol ‘14
Act like you care while picking out the outfit and coordintate with the date.
Pictures & Dinner Chivalry is not dead! • Open the car door for her. • Graciously pay for dinner. • Tell her, “You’re shining as bright as the chandeliers in Buckingham Palace.”
Nick Robinson ‘14
Don’t forget to pick up the lucky girl on time.
The Golden Rule: Don’t be a datezilla!
Pre-Dance
• Ladies: do not make your date or the group wait, be ready on time. • Compliment your handsome date. • Thank them for dinner. • Eat the food you are given.
How to put on a boutinerre: 1) Put pin into the shirt and back out in a weaving motion
2) Then put the pin through the flower stem and back into the shirt.
• Boys pay for dinner so girls pick up the tab for pictures. • Remember to pick out a dress that allows movement to dance freely throughout the evening. • #faceeachother
The Dance
Use a pose that shows the dress. Page Design by: Molly Vipond and Rachel Brady. Photos by: Molly Vipond and Google Image.
Mikayla Noonan ‘16 and Louie Hasley ‘15
• Boys, leave your shoes in the Commons before entering the dance. • Embrace the dance! Good dancing is not needed for a fun night. • Thank your date for an amazing night and make sure she gets home safely.
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NHS
Golf
Female Nominees
Cross Country
“Be yourself; everyone else is taken.” Ameena Challenger
Cheerleading
Student Senate
“That’s why her hair is so big... It’s full of secrets.”
Hannah Chute
Mathnasium Instructor
Student Senate Amanda Wymore Photo
Show Choir
St. Joe’s Youth Group
“My name is a palindrome. You can spell it the same forwards and backwards.”
Quinlan Moran
Morgan Noonan Lauren Smith Show Choir
Cross Country
Voce
Poms Soccer
“My favorite thing about homecoming is when the band plays through the halls for the pep rally.”
NHS
Newspaper
Newspaper Editor
Footba Tennis
“I love pink and bows, and my favorite person in the world is my Grammy.”
“I used to have a short haircut when I was little and other kids thought I was a boy. ‘Hey that boy can’t be on our team!’”
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be Crowned? Football Baseball Football
Baseball
Football
Xavier Ambassador
NHS
“If my name wasn’t Logan, it would be Hank.”
Gino Berutti Logan Clarahan Acting
Campus Ministry
Basketball Manager
Bryce Grimm
“My favorite thing about homecoming is being with my friends, the football game, and shaking it on the dance floor.”
Male Nominees
Cameron Junge
Student Senate
NHS
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“Wait, coach, coach, what?”
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Football
Student Senate
Quinton Scholer Track
“I’m just here to read my keys and do my job.” Ben Valentine
St. Jude’s Parish
“I’m an Italian Panda.”
“I shaved my eyebrows in 6th grade.”
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Page Design by: Hannah Chute, Erin Drahozal, and Jeff Frieden. Information: from www.cnn.com and St. Luke’s Hospital. Pictures from: Clipart
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From the print and paper to the big screen Coming Soon
Released
Catching Fire
The Mortal Instruments: The City of Bones
Catching Fire is the second book turned movie in this futuristic trilogy. The story will follow around protagonists Peeta and Katniss after winning the Hunger Games and starting the rebellion against the Capitol. But this time there’s a twist: the 75th annual Hunger Games called the Quarter Quell is where things never go according to plan.
Clary Fray’s life is turned completely upside down when her mother disappears. While investigating, she discovers that the world is being threatened by demons and that she descends from warriors called Shadow Hunters, who are trying to protect the human race. After finding others in similar positions, they team up to save a place called the Downworld.
“I read the book and I’m so excited. I really liked the first one. It’s my favorite movie!” Freshman Addy Hoffman.
The Fault in Our Stars Teenage years are difficult enough as it is, but Hazel Grace Lancaster has to deal with that plus the burden of having an uncommon form of lung cancer. Her simple life is given a new meaning when she meets Augustus Waters at a therapy session. This film adaptation of the immensely popular book will make viewers relate to the pain of being a teenager in love along with the unimaginable horror of fighting cancer. “I never believe the movie version will be exactly the same as a book. However, I love watching any movie about a book I have read.” Mrs. Marshall.
“Honestly, I didn’t like the movie because they made up a lot of scenes or put them out of order.” Senior Kayla Lansing.
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters In this second movie adaptation of the Percy Jackson series, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover embark on a mission to find the legendary Golden Fleece in order to save their beloved camp half blood. The obstacles they will face on their way are more intense than anything they've encountered thus far. To make things even harder, they have the Titan leader, Kronos, and his army of monsters trying to stop them. “The movie was rough and I wasn’t a big fan of it. I’m not a fan of books turning into movies.” Junior Ryan Williams. AP Images, Julie Woods Photos.
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Theater Cedar Rapids begins their season and times, as well as how to get involved in productions, visit their website: www.theatrecr.org.
What started as a humble beginning in 1929 has grown to allure people, families, and outof-state friends to the corner of Third Street and First Avenue. Theater Cedar Rapids is hoping to make this year one to remember as they celebrate “80 Seasons of Magic.” TCR has been open for just over three years after recovering from the floods of 2008. Directors, actors, and crew members are preparing for an exciting, as well as diverse, list of plays and musicals that will draw
crowds from all over the state. TCR will be running nine shows this season over the course of ten months. Each show runs for just under a month at a time, with most performances taking place on the weekends. The monumental season started on September 26 with The Music Man. This three-day concert performance highlighted classic hits from the musical and was accompanied by the music of Iowa Orchestra. The next scheduled show, Jesus Christ
Superstar, is a rock opera about the last weeks of Christ’s life. It will premiere on October 11 and will run until November 2. TCR is also showing popular shows such as Miracle on 34th Street, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Les Misérables later in the season. However, these tickets are already available for sale, with prices ranging from $15 to $80. Performance-goers can order their tickets online or stop at TCR’s box office. For a complete list of shows
Les Miserables
Jesus Christ Superstar
Miracle on 34th Street
To Kill a Mockingbird
Rated: PG Open: June 20, 2014 Price: $25 - $40, $80
Rated: PG Open: Oct. 11, 2013 Price: $20 - $35
Rated: G Open: Nov. 29, 2013 Price: $15 - $35
Rated: PG Open: March 21, 2014 Price: $10 - $30
An international smashhit, Les Misérables is the moving story of Jean Valjean and his struggle for redemption and peace. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this popular masterpiece promises to be one of TCR’s biggest undertakings.
Christ’s final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.
The heart-warming tale of a man who claims to be Kris Kringle while he works as Macy’s Santa. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers, and touches the heart of everyone he meets. However, not everyone believes in Santa Claus, and Kris ends up in court, where the Spirit of Christmas prevails.
Through the eyes of “Scout,” a feisty six-year old tomboy, To Kill a Mockingbird carries us on an odyssey through the fires of prejudice and injustice in 1932 Alabama. Based on the classic novel by Harper Lee.
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When the Saints go marching in The Marching Saints take the audience up and over the clouds in “Aerial Visions: Music From Atop the Earth.” Director Ms. Kelli Swehla and the members of the marching band have been preparing for their season since the dog days of summer. The marching band is made up of students from all grades and skill levels. Especially this year, many young, excited freshmen joined band. “This year’s group is awesome!” Swehla said. “The best part about having so many freshmen is that they are really doing well and they push our upper classmen to be even better. It is very exciting to have such a big class when thinking about the future of Xavier Band.” Being in marching band, like any other activity at Xavier, is belonging to a community, which started at band camp in the beginning of August. That week brought the band closer together and gave the returning members a chance to get to know the freshmen. One of those freshmen is trumpet player Connor Miller. He decided to join band because he was introduced to it in middle school and really enjoyed it. “ W e spend so much time together we sort of have to get to know each other,” Miller said. “By the end, we’re all one big happy family!” Competitions are also a part of the band season. They have three major invitationals that they will be attending. Their first two were held on September 28 and took place at Linn-Mar High Kermit and Florence Alveshere Alan Anton Joan and Peter Bailey Bryan Banowetz Jim and Judy Bauer Linda Bauer Kenneth and Rosemary Bauer Doug and Char Boe Sandra Boe Dorrance and Shirley Brady Mark and Janice Brady Scott and Tammie Brady Jill Breitbach Lora Breitbach Hannah Brown Lydia and Mike Brown Chris and James Bryant Cassie Busch Larry and Marjory Bushaw Anna Busse Jeff and Michele Busse Monica Busse Colleen Camp Bill Christianson Matt and Tracie Chute Mr and Mrs Robert Chute Mindy and Gary Coleman Jane and Rob Collins Morty and Mona Lisa Cooksey Clark and Kathy Cunningham Carol and Pat Deignan Mike and Karen Delaney Dave and Laura Diebold Dave and Melissa Dostal
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School and Marion High School. The group placed eighth at LinnMar and sixth at Marion. The next competition will be on October 5 at Prairie High School. Marching band will also perform at their State competition, which will be held on October 12 at Kingston Stadium. Tickets are available for sale at each competition for around five dollars.
With Ben and Dano What decade would you be from? The past century has been full of many different types of people, historical events, trends, and styles. Many things have changed and have been invented. It was our job to find out which decades people would prefer to live in. We surveyed Xavier students and had 383 responses.
Above: The tuba players perform at a Xavier half time show with the band. Below: Drum majors senior Mike Fay and junior Katherine Bauer salute before the performance. Meghan Gerke Photos.
Roaring Twenties (20’s) Great Depression (30’s) World War II (40’s) Malt Shops/Sock Hops (50’s) Hippies (60’s) Disco (70’s) Rock n’ Roll (80’s) Letterman’s Jacket (90’s) Pop Culture (current) 100 80 "I think it would be fun to cruise Main Street with a cute girl in the passenger seat. One bad thing would be that I couldn't play Clash of Clans." Senior Logan Santel, 1950’s
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Golf improves and hopes to Undefeated Saints football team looks for further improvement maintain wins The Saints golfers have said. “Individually, I did fairly well, A quick sign of the cross, a the Cougars for the third straight
been working hard this season since the beginning of the school year. Their hard work has been paying off and they have been earning a couple of first and second place finishes against tough competition. Xavier finished with a big victory over Cedar Rapids Linn-Mar, Dubuque Wahlert, and Waterloo East at Saint Andrews Golf Course in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, September 12. They barely edged out Linn-Mar who has been on the Saints’ heels all season. “We definitely have a better team if we all play our best. To win our division, we will need our younger guys to play well and our seniors need to continue their success,” senior John Ingwersen said. The Saints backed the win at Saint Andrews with another win at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls on Monday, September 16. They finished with a score of 306, which was six strokes ahead of the rest of the competition. “We played very consistently and our upperclassmen stepped up for this meet,” senior Matt Junge
I was two strokes off of medalist.” The golfers fell just a few of strokes short in two, second place finishes at Beaver Hills Golf Course in Cedar Falls and at FinkBine Golf Course in Iowa City. At Beaver Hills, the Saints fell just short of Cedar Rapids Kennedy. At FinkBine, the Saints were edged by the Linn-Mar Lions. The Saints play again Monday, September 30, at St. Andrews where they will host the Iowa City Little Hawks and the Cedar Rapids Prairie Hawks.
Athletes subject their bodies to pain and they daily test their mental toughness. One of the most difficult challenges an injured athlete has to go through is having to watch their teammates participate in a sport they love. Xavier junior football player Nate Lux was hurt Septeber 6 during a game against Cedar Rapids Jefferson. “It was a routine play. I went to make a tackle, but my knee went in and my leg went out,” said Lux. It was a torn ACL, which means he is out for six months. Despite his situation, Lux is still staying optimistic. “Sitting on the sideline watching my friends play a game that I love is really hard, but I know I can help my team in other ways,” Lux said. “Tearing my ACL just makes me want to come back stronger.” Xavier junior soccer payer
Mason Hoxie has a similar situation. Hoxie fractured his fibia and tore a ligament in his foot playing soccer for his club team over the summer. “It was really hard going through the halls with crutches but now that I am in a boot, it is a lot easier,” Hoxie said. From the perspective of athletes, as shown, it can be very humbling to think that all they have worked for can be taken away in a second. “You never know when things can get taken away from you. I would say to never take anything for granted,” Hoxie said. Players would tell others to embrace every aspect of sports, even the obstacles that might get in the way of goals. Nic Ekland Sports Writer
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The golf team poses for a picture after their third place finish in the Dubuque Wahlert Invite on Thursday, August 22. Photo Submitted.
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subtle tap on the side of a cleat, and a swift brush across the face are all some rituals players may perform when their team is about to take the field. The class 4A Xavier Saints football team has a routine they have been sticking to for about many years. “Before every game, we try to keep the same routine going that has been around for about 16 years. We are doing the same warm-up drills in the same order and we pray the rosary before games,” head football coach Duane Schulte said. Xavier faced Dubuque Wahlert Friday, September 20, at Loras College. The Saints shutout the Golden Eagles by a score of 38-0. Senior Quarterback Quinton Scholer threw three touchdown passes in the first half to seniors Wes Gardner and Frank Hill and to junior Joe Welch. Adding to the Saints’ success in the Wahlert game, the players sacked Dubuque’s quarterback five times and had 21 more first-downs than Wahlert did. “We are trying to improve on everything, not just defensive and offense. We want to get better in every aspect from drills and practices to games,” coach Schulte said. The team played the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cougars at Kingston Stadium, Friday, September 27. The Saints shutout
year, winning 24-0. Tailback senior Brendan Miller carried the ball for a total of 150 yards, 27 times. Scholer threw eight of 12 passes for 92 total yards. Xavier has allowed only seven points against them this season and has shutout four of five teams improving their record to 5-0. The Homecoming game will be played against the Cedar Rapids Washington Warriors on Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m. Shannon Mulcahey Sports Editor
Senior Brendan Miller heads to the endzone in the game against Kennedy at Kingston Stadium, Friday, September 27. Meghan Gerke Photo.
Sports 15 Q&A with Xavier’s Sports Manager and Student Trainer October 3, 2013
Question #1: What sports do you work with?
Question #1: What sports do you manage?
Question #2: What is something fun that you get to do as a sports manager? Question #3: What has been the best part of your job?
Answer #1: I manage volleyball, girls basketball, softball and girls soccer. Answer #2: I give pep talks to the players before a game and I write “believe” on my wrist before every game.
Question #2: What is one thing people do not know about being a student trainer? Question #3: What has been the best part of your job?
Answer #3: The best part has been getting to see the team succeed.
Answer #1: I help out with every sport during the seasons. Answer #2: I help give athletes massages and I will learn how to bandage people up. Mikayla Sherman ‘15 Sports Manager Maddy Bailey Photo.
Answer #3: I help students overcome injuries and help prevent injuries which is a gratifying experience.
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Volleyball adapts to new faces The Xavier volleyball team is trying to continue their success from last season, but with a new coach and some new faces. The team looks to improve on impressive accomplishments that include their first conference championship and an appearance in the 4A State Tournament. The Saints are off to a good start, accumulating an 18-7 record and defeating top teams in the state. “I think we are very strong this year, we have beat thesecond and third ranked teams in 5A so I think we can go far,” said junior Madsy Richards. Richards is new to varsity and is hoping to make an impact this year. The Saints suffered a setback Tuesday, September 17, when they fell to Cedar Rapids Kennedy in five sets, 25-21, 21-25, 25-16, 21-25, 10-15. Junior Kayla Torson led the Saints with 20 kills and six aces. Senior Britni Scholtes had 50 assists. Xavier led the night in assists (51), serving percentage (.941), and aces (11), but it was not enough to overcome Kennedy. “We just need to push each other to our fullest potential, work hard in practice,” said Richards. Richards added 14 kills on the night. Xavier looked to come back Saturday, September 21, at a tournament hosted by Marion. Xavier won their first four games against Union Community, Marion, Cascade, and North Linn, all in two sets and earning them a berth in their third straight championship game. They faced the Marion Indians again and won the first set 25-14, before dropping the last two 25-20, 13-15, ultimately taking second place in the tournament. The Saints headed to Iowa City to take on the Little Hawks in a conference matchup. Scholtes contributed 49 assists and 14 digs, senior Halle Heying added 19 digs and 13 aces, and Torson had 21
Seniors Kara Zwanziger and Kasey Vanden Bosch go up for a block at a Xavier home game.
Abby Watson Photo. kills to help the Saints take down the Little Hawks in four sets, 2520, 23-25, 25-23, and 25-14. Senior Kasey Vanden Bosch added 12 kills and senior Kara Zwanziger blocked five to aid in the victory. Xavier headed to Dubuque Hempstead Saturday, September 29. The Saints went 3-2, defeating Jefferson and Western Dubuque in 2 sets before dropping to Hempstead. They came back strong in the quarter finals to defeat Pleasant Valley 21-15, 21-18, and faced Hempstead again in the semi finals. The Saints lost 19-21, 16-21, and took third in the tournament. Torson led Xavier with 46 kills, also adding 33 digs on the day. Richards contributed 31 kills. Scholtes collected 106 assists and Heying made 62 digsand served 5 aces. The Saints played again at home against Cedar Rapids Washington on Tuesday, October 1.
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Mitch Anderson ‘16 Student Athletic Trainer Maddy Bailey Photo.
Schmitt races ahead
For many cross country participants, running has always been a big part of their lives. This, however, is not exactly true for Xavier cross country runner Jacob Schmitt. “I did not always love running,” the senior captain said. “I’d say as I got used to it and started to do it more, I began to enjoy it.” The 18-year-old was ranked the ninth fastest high school runner in Iowa this season and is the top runner for the Saints. He placed fifth at the Linn-Mar Invite and 22nd at the Cedar Rapids Invite in September. “I definitely feel more pressure to do well,” Schmitt said. “I know that I’m the fastest so I feel that I should lead every practice.” Besides running cross country in the fall, Schmitt is also involved in track, bowling, and, as he says, “the great sport of math.” He wants to perform well in all of his activities during his last year, including stepping it up at state cross country. “If he keeps working the way he does and he stays healthy I think he will end up doing very well,” Head Coach Bryan Jones said. Even though Schmitt has been running a long time, it does not get much easier. Jitters and conditioning always provide new challenges. “No matter where we are or who we are competing against,” Schmitt said, “I am all nerves.
I’m just going to work hard in practice and run my own race.” On September 20 at the Cascade Invite on the Fillmore Fairways Golf Course, the Xavier boys placed first and the girls placed second. Jacob Schmitt finished third with a time of 17:38 and sophomore Jenny Dickes finished sixth with a time if 16:23. Last Thursday in Iowa City at the Eastern Iowa Classic, the girls team ranked first overall. Dickes placed fourth with a time of 15:54 and senior Marinna Schroud placed eighth, finishing in a time of 16:26. The boys ranked second overall. Schmitt placed ninth, running in 17:17. The Saints ran Monday at the Iowa City West Invite. The teams run again this Saturday at the Clinton Classic.
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Senior Jacob Schmitt leads the Saints at Noelridge Park. Mrs. Wagner Photo.
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