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September 19, 2013 Volume 16 Issue 1

News: Summer Service Trips

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Editor-In-Chief Quinlan Moran

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Katherine Bauer

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Meghan Gerke Photographer Maddy Bailey

News Editor Maria Efting News Assistant Amy Boe News Writers Erin Drahozal Jeff Frieden

Opinion Editor Morgan Noonan Opinion Assistant Nic Ekland

Saints spend summer serving This summer, two groups of Saints lived out Xavier’s new motto of “abundantly blessed, humbly we serve” by completing volunteer work throughout the United States and the world. Seven students traveled to Guatemala while 15 ventured to Jackson, Mississippi for two unique weeks of life-changing service.

Spanish teacher Ms. Hoffman led a group of students to the western highlands of Guatemala from June 3-13. The trip was part of the God’s Child Project, an organization that cares for and educates poverty-stricken children in third world countries.

While in Guatemala, students built two homes for impoverished families. In addition, they assisted at Casa Jackson, a malnutrition center for infants and helped out at a local school. Students also brought

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

Backpage Editors Jenna Fenske Anna White Backpage Assistant Mary Esker

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The Saints build a home for a Guatemalan family. Josie Laska Photo.

$4,000 worth of clothing and supplies that had been donated by Xavier students earlier in the year.

According to Hoffman, the Guatemalan service trip was like taking a Xavier classroom to a different part of the world. Each day, time was spent praying and reflecting, and students had an excellent opportunity to practice their Spanish. Junior Ellen Jasper was very pleased with her decision to take part in the trip.

“I definitely underestimated how much fun this service trip was going to be and how much it would impact my life,” Jasper said.

Thousands of miles away, another service trip occurred June 1-8. Mrs. Esker, Mrs. May, Mr. Hayward, and Mr. Satterlee led another group of students to Jackson, Mississippi as part of Catholic Heart Workcamp, an organization dedicated to helping the neglected by inspiring its participants to live as disciples of Christ through serving others as a way of life.

Working with over 300 teens from around the United States, students spent the majority of each day completing volunteer work for various families and agencies.

Every morning began with Mass, and afterwards students were sent out for about a six-hour work day.

Students were divided into small

Xavier Students pose before leaving for CHWC in Mississippi.

Mary Esker Photo. groups with people they didn’t know and completed work that included painting, cleaning, yard work and organization. In the evenings, the groups gathered for worship, music and activities.

Senior Kelsi Fuller has attended Catholic Heart Workcamp multiple times and has learned the importance of giving back.

“Many of us are so privileged and we don’t even realize it,” Fuller said. “There are people who live in very bad conditions and even the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference. People appreciate it more than anything in the world.”

Students interested in potential service trips during the 2013-2014 school year can talk to Campus Ministry for further information.

Maria Efting News Editor

Students attend leadership seminar On Thursday, August 1, 45 Saints gathered in the Xavier Learning Media Center from 10-3 for a leadership seminar to prepare for the upcoming school year.

“We said let’s invite a core group of people to lead by example and impact Xavier in a positive way,” Principal Tom Keating said.

Throughout the day, attendees completed various exercises to learn how to become better leaders and to create more ways to make Xavier great this school year.

Activities included speeches from Mr. Keating and watching video clips from inspirational movies.

The students worked together to brainstorm various words to use as motivation during the year. The words chosen were acceptance, ambition, character,

Students discussing leaderhip strategies. Mr. Keating Photo.

courage and heart. They are posted around the school as a reminder of the values for the Xavier community to live out this year.

After a lunch break, the Saints came back together and continued to discuss how to make Xavier the best experience possible for anyone who walks through the doors.

Another important task accomplished was creating this year’s Twitter hashtag. Those in attendance were able to write down ideas, and then the students decided as a group which one was best.

“We voted on the hashtag #saintstrong, because it shows we are constantly overcoming adversity and showing people what it means to be a true Xavier Saint,” junior Kayla Torson said.

The students who went to the seminar came together with the common goal of leading Xavier and keeping the school on the right path this year.

Amy Boe News Writer

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Xperts assist with New library generates buzz iPad transition The new and improved Cedar Rapids Public Library held a grand opening on August 24, 2013. After being destroyed by the ƪ ͜͞​ͤ͜ǡ new home in Westdale Mall. With the hard work and dedication of the Cedar Rapids community, Ƥ Ǥ ͤ͜ǡ͜​͜​͜ have been donated to the ͜͞​ͤ͜Ǥ a budget of $49,000,000, the library has exceeded many people’s expectations.

“My favorite part about the library was probably the study rooms,” senior Allison Schwach said. “They have a lot of cool furniture, and it is very high tech and modern. The ơ ǡ Ǥdz On opening day alone, the library issued out 591

new library cards, and 11,379 items were checked out.

A new addition to the library is the technology. While typing a paper or playing around on the computer, one can walk on a treadmill instead of sitting in a chair. Another feature is the water conservation unit. The greenhouse on top of the roof is watered by a pair of tanks that collect rainwater and even the air conditioning condensation.

The new Cedar Rapids Library is 11% bigger than the old one, but uses one third less energy.

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The Xperts are Xavier’s student run tech support group. The group was informally created last year to help with the progression to Google apps. It has been expanded and made ƥ the transition to the iPads this year.

They troubleshoot iPads and apps students and teachers use for school.

The Xperts run a help desk located in the former Learning Media Center computer lab, which also serves as their headquarters.

Aside from helping students and ơ ǡ they also do other computer work like labeling laptops and making Ƥ Ǥ The Xperts consist of 14 students and Ms. Olson serves as their moderator. There are members from each grade, but most are upperclassmen.

Junior Jack VonKampen mans the help desk third hour every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

“We get our badge, work Ƥ ǡ teachers or students come in and we help them,” VonKampen said.

Sophomore Amy Olberding said she wanted to become an Xpert in order to help students and teachers who do not understand the new technology.

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Opinion

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Welcome to your new home, freshmen “You could be great, you know, it’s all here in your head, and Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that.”

Your parents might not have placed a Sorting Hat on your head to choose if Xavier was the right choice for you, but now that you’re here, you might as well be great, right? You have to let Xavier be your Slytherin or Gryffindor and create the greatest version of yourself Freshmen congregate around possible. There are many tips I could Meghan Gerke Photo. give you to help survive your four Now is your time to mess up! You years here at the good old XHS. Please, young ones, try your only get this year to use the excuse best not to crowd the hallway. It’s “I didn’t know, I’m a freshman,” alright to pick up the pace and and that excuse is golden. You can’t even talk to your friend in a place really use an excuse like that when anywhere but the middle of the you’re a senior and you walk into the hallway. Try to decide what you’re wrong bathroom (true story, I don’t going to have for lunch before you know how that happened).Try out begin to stand in the middle of the a club that you’ve never even heard food-area and waste the glorious of. What’s the worst that could lunch minutes. Get involved; you happen? Take choir and during your have heard this a million times lesson with Mr. Walker, discover that already, but honestly, right now maybe all those times your mom is the best time to try new things. complimented your voice she was

The list of tips could honestly just trying to be nice. Accidentally go on forever but if you really want to wear dress code on a spirit day: I know the insidersecret (I mean, really, promise you’ll never, ever forget the Sorcerer’s Stone of all freshmen again. Discover the hard way that advice) it is to live in the moments your teacher requires you to use ink you are experiencing right now. on all of your assignments! Say the

This is your time. This part of our lives is meant to be a growing and learning experience, so live it up and laugh it off. Meet new people and get as many memories in as you possibly can. Be kind to everyone. Enjoy your time here because, man, does it go fast.

Morgan Noonan Opinion Editor

senior Morgan Noonan. wrong words to the fight song until you finally are able to sing the right ones in your sleep. Realize that as tough as you think a sport may be, you can do it if you put your mind to it. Volunteer to help with the next all-school Mass and come to the conclusion that public speaking is not your forté. Try to be really cool as you walk through the lunchroom and end up dropping your crispitos.

Have a crush on an upperclassmen.

Who knows, they might just ask you to prom. Fall for the wrong person.

Fall for the right person. Discover that someone may not be your true friend. Listen to what you’re parents have to say, even if you’re “sure they are so unbelievably wrong.”

Find out who your real friends are.

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Twins: Alike But Different

Maddy: After starting high school, being Lizzy’s sister became a lot more interesting. Lizzy got moved upasa freshman tovarsity basketball and starred on the varsity soccer

Maddy and Lizze Bailey at age two. Maddy and Lizzy Bailey Photo.

Lizzy: Having classes with my twin is both interesting and challenging.

Although teachers mix us up, we seem to always end up with each other in the same classes.

Maddy is a straight A student, and I always look to her for help with my studies. Teachers assume that we have similar strengths when it comes to academics, but in reality we both have different problems with different subjects.

It’s nice having someone at home who can help you understand difficult problems on homework!

Maddy: Double the girls equals double the clothes. So yes, we do share certain articles of clothing.

No, we don’t ever dress identical (unless it’s wearing the same polo to school, which means we are matching with one hundred other people). When we were little our mom used to put us in little, matching outfits, but we no longer feel the need to look

anymore alike than we already do.

We do share our clothes, which is nice because one twin can buy something we both like and the other can buy something different.

Lizzy: We often are told we look more like sisters than twins. Most of our classmates can tell us apart, but some teachers still struggle.

For instance, once when I was walking down the hallway, my shirt was untucked and the teacher told me to tuck it in; I complied.

Unfortunately, my shirt came untucked right before I walked past the same teacher! The teacher asked me, “Didn’t I ask you to tuck in your shirt earlier today?”

To which I replied “No! That was Maddy!” But of course, that teacher had already had Maddy in class earlier that day, and he said, “Good try, but I already had her in class and she’s wearing a different color. Tuck in your shirt!” Sadly the twin switch doesn’t always work.

Being a twin is great, but people tend to make assumptions that aren’t even close to the truth! Teachers and students shouldn’t judge others because of their siblings. We may be from the same family, but we aren’t all alike. Just look at Jake!

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team. Personally, I have no interest in basketball, but I constantly got the question, “Do you play basketball, too?! Who is better? You or Lizzy?” It’s nice to know people recognize my sisters talents as I do, but I have my own accomplishments and interests.

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Being twins, we repeatedly get asked the same questions: “Are you guys best friends? Do you do everything together? Do you shareclothes? “ Althoughwe’ve been friends since birth, when it comes to everyday activities and opinions we couldn’t be more different.

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New service requirement is a blessing Two thirds of a day, 15 hours.

That’s how long we are required by Xavier to perform service this year.

What’s most of the reaction I’ve heard? “I don’t get why I have to do this?” “Don’t we already do enough?”

“It’s such an inconvenience!” I can’t understand this outlook.

Our theme this year is “abundantly blessed, humbly we serve.” Each one of us has been blessed thousands of times.

Hundreds of blessings have been given to us today alone. We woke

up this morning. Not everyone is blessed with this miracle. All of us most likely have three meals a day if not more, while many in the world can’t remember the last time they were full.

Next, we attend Xavier. Whether you like this fact or not, this is where we are. This school provides us with everything for us to get ahead in life. We have a safe and encouraging environment. Many people live in war-torn or violent areas with little hope of a better life.

The most surprising complaint I’ve heard came from parents. “I don’t have time to get my child to where they would be working.”

Dear parents, that is a terrible

attitude. How many of us think, “Why should I have to sacrifice?”

For many in our school, money may be a tight problem at home. You might think, “My family barely gets by” or “We have enough problems of our own.” But I know there are those who are worse off in this world and our community. Service isn’t about you. Look past your struggles, and help others with theirs.

Service is about giving of yourself and nobody said it would be easy. No hardship we encounter in our pursuit of service could ever amount to what Christ did for us. He died for all of us and simply asked us to love our neighbor as ourselves.

I’ll gladly go down to Bridgehaven or work for Habitat for Humanity rather than give up my life.

This school year, we’ll have 1,968 hours outside of class.

Regardless of how much time we spend at extra curricular activities, there is plenty of time for more. It’s so easy to find 15 hours. Go above and beyond that! Don’t approach this experience with grumbling and negativity. It’s truly a great opportunity. How will you serve?

Katherine Bauer Copy Editor

There is nobody to blame but yourself There are many people in this world who aren’t happy with where they’re at in life. Many of these people don’t have the willingness or toughness to change what they are unhappy about. When people aren’t tough enough to get something done or be where they want to be, they make excuses. Excuses not only hold us back, but they give the people around us the impression that it’s okay to make excuses as well.

In order for us to be the best

version of ourselves, we need to eliminate excuses completely and take charge of our lives.

I don’t have enough money. Get a job in your free time and save.

I’m not smart enough to get an A. Do all of your homework and study for tests. I’m not big enough, fast enough, or strong enough.

Spend hours lifting and running.

I’m late because there was bad traffic. Leave in order to be 5-15 minutes early. I can’t help it, it’s just the way I am. You have free will; don’t use your personality as a scapegoat. I’m too lazy. Don’t be pathetic. Adults use excuses too. My kids are so misbehaved.

Discipline them, make sure they

have enough sleep, feed them the right food, spend time with them, and love them. I don’t have a high enough paying job. You should have tried when you were in school and not been a slacker.

Those people are “haters”. Don’t give them stuff to “hate” about.

The difference between people who succeed and people who aren’t good enough is excuses. Everything in life comes back to you. If you slack off and expect anything besides disappointment, then you are lying to yourself. Sometimes people give their best effort and still come up short. So there is no room for anything less than your

best. I sometimes use excuses and struggle with being on time but I am working on it. If you use an excuse frequently, catch yourself and own your faults and failings.

When a life is lived without a scapegoat, the realization comes that you can do so much more than you ever thought possible.

Just as George Washington Carver once said, “Ninety- nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.”

So step up and own your life.

Ben Valentine Opinion Writer

Back to school means time management Alright, alright, alright!

The school year has started, and I can tell it’s going to be a good one!

Oh yeah, school...

I guess I forgot I have homework every night.

Okay, no problem, it’s homework.

But wait, there’s more! I forgot about play practice, All-State practice, show choir practice, and I have a job. Oh yeah, and early bird gym in the morning. Have fun!

What is sleep? What is free time? As the school year goes on, our free time we love so dearly tends to fade away. As you grow even older, you learn that free time is a luxury to take full advantage of. It’s better to start good time management skills early. That way, they become habits, and you don’t have to worry as much later.

One easy trick I’ve learned is prioritizing everything you have to do. If you have a couple practices

or meetings you have to go to along with homework, see which practice or meeting is less important than the other so you can see if you can skip out a little bit early.

(Ask your coach or director first.)

Another useful skill multitasking. Back to the practice and homework example: do your homework in the down time you have. You’ll thank yourself in the long run when you can relax at 10 p.m. instead of starting your homework.

Multitasking will actually help you in the long run, because we all know that we will have to do several things at once eventually.

DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Procrastination kills. You will die if you procrastinate. Do your work early and get it out of the way.

Lastly, be involved, but don’t overwork yourself. Yes, it is awesome that you can do basketball and be in a play at the same time. But is it really worth it to be failing classes and not getting enough sleep?

All in all, if you can learn these three skills, your life will be immensely easier. And isn’t that what everyone wants?

An easy life? I’d like an easier

life.

Anyways, don’t stress yourself out. Stay cool, Xavier.

Brennan Graeve Opinion Writer

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Every year, Xavier High School’s student body is given a theme to live out through the year. There are daily reminders of this theme during morning prayer, on signs around the classrooms and a banner in the gym. This year’s theme, “Abundantly Blessed, Humbly We Serve,” was presented to the student body at the Back to School Mass. As a student body, the goal is to try to follow this theme throughout the daily activities reminding the students that God has given everyone a great opportunity to serve others.

This year marks the start of a new service opportunity, sophomores through seniors are all required to serve at least 15 hours. Sophomores will spend their 15 hours giving back through their SDULVKHV DQG VHQLRUV DQG MXQLRUV ZLOO IXOÀOO WKHLU UHTXLUHPHQW LQ WKH FRPPXQLW\ 7KHUH LV D EXOOHWLQ ERDUG in the Social Studies hallway with ideas and opportunities on how to give back and serve. Also some parishes will have opportunities for service on their websites.

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“I went to Guatemala with a group of Xavier students because it was a great opportunity for me to have fun and lend a hand to people in another country.”

“I learned to be humble and grateful for what I have because sometimes I do not realize how fortunate I am. It was hard work, but with everyone working together, it was fun.”

SPOTLIGHT Over the Summer Some Xavier Students did service on their own.

A group of juniors made cards for Gems of Hope.

“I like the theme because it reminds us we need to serve other and how blessed we truly are.”

Sophomore Sarah Stancyk went on a service trip in the Ukraine with her church.

Photos by Sarah Stancyk, Melanie Wertzberger and Hannah Chute.

St. Joseph’s Church Youth Group did service around the community.

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New to School There are several new faces around the Xavier halls. Below are some of their favorite quotes or words of wisdom to help their students excel this school year.

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”

“Maintaining the ‘big picture’ in life is hard to do but absolutely necessary.”

Mr. Mallie Social Studies

Ms. Schrunk Social Studies “It is important to have competition and cooperative activities for students with different motivational levels.”

“Your life must be rooted in Christ if you are to have a solid foundation upon which to build your college years, as well as the rest of your life!

Christ is constantly calling us to a deeper life in Him.”

Mr. King - Fitness/ Wellness

Mrs. Gaffney - Cafeteria Supervisor

Ms. Larkin Theology

Mr. Lage Spanish

“The most precious thing we have to give is ourselves.

Volunteering/community service can be very rewarding.”

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddently you are doing the impossible.”

-Saint Francis of Assisi

Mrs. Lemker - Math

“Try and try again.”

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Where did you attend high school? What did you want to be when you What’s a fun fact about you? where younger?

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“Around seventh grade I wanted to be in the Marines.”

“ I served in the Marines for five years.”

“As a child, I wanted to be a princess. With eight sisters and two brothers, I was only a princess in my own mind!”

“I dreamed of being a professional athlete when I was younger.”

“I am the mother of five and will be a grandmother in November for the first time. I also enjoy quilting.”

“I’m training for my third half marathon and second marathon.”

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dito What is an interesting fact about yourself? E My native language is Spanish and I am overly obsessed with One Direction.

-Shannon Mulcahey ‘14 What is your favorite sport and why?

I love basketball because my grandpa and dad used to coach Regis High School and then Xavier basketball so I kind of grew up in the gym.

-Morgan Breitbach ‘15

SPORTS

Assistant Editor

What sport are you looking forward to covering this year?

I want to cover golf because I like the game.

-Daniel Vega ‘14

Writers

What is somthing interesting about your position on the paper?

I write for sports even though I don’t play any.

-Katherine Bauer ‘15

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erviso What are your thoughts about this year’s staff? Sup It is a very large group with loads of energy and awesome potential.

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I want the staff to think outside of the box and to push themselves to new levels.

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What is your favorite thing to cover in A&E? I like to write about Xavier’s jazz band and jazz choir because I like to spotlight the smaller extracurricular activities. -Ashley Pudil ‘14

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What is an interesting fact about yourself?

I am obsessed with all things British, organization, and the one and only Ashley Pudil. She is my best friend! -Kayla Thompson ‘15

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I organize the ads for each issue. -Olivia Rochford ‘14 What are your plans for the future?

I want to have my own event planning business. I am obsessed with planning. -Tory Brown ‘15 What is something interesting about yourself?

I like cats. I should be a cheerleader. I can count to ten backwards.

-Brennan Graeve ‘14 What is a fun fact about yourself?

I am taking six art classes this year. -Meghan Gerke ‘14

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Editor Assistant Editor What kind of things do you plan to cover on the Student Life page?

This year we plan to cover anything interesting about being a student at Xavier.

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I have a passion for 80’s movies like Heathers and The Breakfast Club.

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How do you feel about working on two pages?

I love it! It is so much fun switching things up every issue. Being able to co-edit with Anna White is awesome! -Jenna Fenske ‘14 Why do like your position on the newspaper?

I like designing pages with Jenna and of course, I get to spend time with Mary Esker! -Colette Miller ‘14 What is an intersting fact about yourself?

I am three minutes older than my twin, Maddy!

-Lizzie Bailey ‘15

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MINI-FEATURE Why did you want to work on Mini-Feature?

I had a lot of fun last year and the topic is never limited to a specific category. -Rachel Brady ‘14

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Why do you like designing pages?

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Assistant Editor How do you keep yourself healthy?

I try to exercise every day, and I stay hydrated.

-Hannah Chute ‘14 What is an interesting fact about yourself?

I am a closet singer.

-Erin Drahozal ‘15

What is a fun fact about yourself?

I am a proud member of the cross country “caboose”.You can find us at the back of the pack. -Amy Boe ‘15

How do you follow news?

I follow the news through the internet and on TV when I eat breakfast. -Jeff Frieden ‘15

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Where do you find news stories?

I read the newspaper and keep up to date with things through social media. -Maria Efting ‘14

Maddy Bailey, Nic Ekland, Morgan Noonan, Ben Valentine, Chloe Streif, Brennan Graeve, Tory Brown Writers Assistant Editor What are you are most opinionated about?

Social issues. -Ben Valentine ‘14

Why do you like taking photos?

It is fun to capture special moments at our school. -Maddy Bailey ‘15 Would you suggest being on the newspaper staff to underclassmen?

Yes, it is a great way to use your journalism abilities to write about what you love.

-Chloe Streif ‘14 What is an interesting fact about yourself?

Nothing warms my heart more than a big bar of chocolate and The Notebook on repeat.

-Nic Ekland ‘15 What is your favorite part of the Opinion page?

I love seeing all of the creative stories people come up with. -Morgan Noonan ‘14

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Health & Lifestyle

Xavier High School

wake up!

For some people, waking up is the hardest part of the day! Whether it’s for school, an early practice or game, or a club meeting, here are a few helpful tips to ease the pain of getting up early.

The Night Before

RAvoid spicy foods, chocolate, and coffee RDon’t go to bed angry RPray or calm down 30 minutes before going to bed REat dinner a few hours before going to bed

During the Night

RSleep with a window open or cracked RNo background noise RGo to bed and wake up at the same time every day RKeep bedroom at a cool temperature

The Morning

RPlace the alarm across the room RDon’t press the snooze button; sit up right away RDrink a glass of water before getting out of bed RTurn on the lights as soon as you wake up RExercise or stretch every morning RSplash water on face, shower in the mornings RThink positively

“I wash my face and listen to music when I wake up to feel energized and happy.”

-Senior Alyssa Gorkow

“Every morning I wake up, take a shower, get dressed, pet my cat, change my shirt because of cat hair, give my mama a fist bump, and I’m out the door.”

-Junior Noah Clasen

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The Little Shop of Horrors is Opening Soon

Mother Teresa once said, “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Even though Xavier’s Drama Department did not have only a day to put together a production, they only had two months. Nevertheless, the fall production, Little Shop of Horrors, is ready to take the stage tonight as the first show of the 2013-2014 season.

The originally planned show, Altar Boyz, was scheduled to open the season, but was removed at the last minute. With a handful of students that no longer had a play to get ready for, director Mr. Cervantes shifted his focus from boy bands to man-eating plants, as well as adding seven more cast members.

“We have a cast that knows the amount of time we have to pull this together,” Cervantes said.

“They have been very timely with

to add to the theater’s appearance, but for audience members as well.

“We plan to give patrons the opportunity to bid on the seats before each performance, and the two highest bidders will take them,” Cervantes explained. “It is a unique experience when you get to sit close to the stage and almost feel like you are a part of what is taking place.”

Cervantes says he plans to use Senior Mason Montuoro battles with the oversized plant the money for possible scholarships during one of the play’s rehearsals. Maddy Bailey Photo. for anyone going into the performance field after high school. learning lines, learning music, “This show is the strangest show Little Shop of Horrors has and showing up to practice.” anyone will ever see,” senior Nina scheduled performances on Little Shop of Horrors is a spoof Noronha said. “We have really great Thursday, September 19, Friday, of a 1950’s science horror film which music and choreography, and on top September 20, and Saturday, has been performed on Broadway of that, it will also make you laugh.” September 21. All shows are and was later made into a movie.

A new addition to the theater scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

The plot revolves around Seymour this year is two opera boxes on each in the Regis-LaSalle Theater.

Krelborn, a florist shop worker who side of the stage. They were built for grows and takes care of a plant Xavier’s production of Amadeus in Ashley Pudil that has a very interesting diet. April 2013 and will be used not only A&E Assistant Editor

Poms begin their season This year, Xavier’s Poms Squad has lost one of their coaches, but that has not stopped them from competing. Seniors Charlie Dean, Mary Esker, Taylor Fitzgerald, Annemarie Ford, Clancy Haase, Morgan Noonan, and Molly Vipond will lead their lone junior, two sophomores, and six new freshmen with their national experience and performance capabilities.

“I am so excited for this season because we have a talented group of girls.” Fitzgerald said.

“We also have a very strong bond this year, and I feel that with that, we can accomplish a lot!”

The Poms have competed at one competition so far, an invite at LinnMar High School on August 24.

The team placed third in the Poms category and second in the Jazz.

Their upcoming competitions include venues such as the University of Northern Iowa on October 12, Newton, Iowa on November 2, Glenbrook, Illinois on November 17, and Des Moines, Iowa on December 5 and 6. Tickets are available for sale at each competition.

Coach Kelli Brietbach has high hopes for the team this year.

Last year, the Poms Squad had the opportunity to perform in Orlando,

Florida for a National Competition.

Their main goal for this season, besides dancing to the best of their abilities for Xavier at pep rallies and football games, is to make it to the National Competition once again.

Meghan Gerke Photos.

Michele Ann Burke Owner, Head Instructor Top: Sophomore Erin Foley jumps into a split at the pep rally.

Bottom: The Poms Squad poses for a picture before performing at a game.

Julie Woods A&E Writer

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Spotlight: Xavier edition

Sophomore, Jacob Francois Involved Thespian Q: What is your favorite Q: Why are you Q: What is the best part form of art? interested in singing? of performing?

A: Painting, because A: Music is in my family. A: I like working with all I can do a lot of I’ve been singing for as of the different people, interesting things with it. long as I can remember. and the cast parties.

Senior, Anna Jacobi Art Enthusiast

Q: What are your best accomplishments?

A: I won a contest and was published in a magazine. I also had a piece displayed at the Mount Mercy Art Show.

Junior, Noah Lauer Choir Singer

Q: What programs do Q: Why are you you participate in? interested in theater?

A: Voce, Xavier A: It is a great way for Chorale, Vocal All-State, me to express myself, State Music Contest, and I make a lot of new musicals, and show friends during every choir. show.

Comics with Keefe

Homecoming Emma Keefe Comic Artist

Meghan Gerke Photos.

Freshman, Brie Baldus Poms Dancer Q: What has been the best moment so far?

A: We placed second at Linn-Mar and we qualified for Nationals.

Q: What makes Poms a fun experience?

A: Everyone is so supportive and competitions are so awesome.

Kayla Thompson A&E Writer

Xavier’s Top 10 Playlist 1.

Roar - Katy Perry

2.

SAIL - AWOLNATION

3.

Counting Stars - OneRepublic

4.

Clarity - Zedd ft. Foxes

5.

Demons - Imagine Dragons

6.

Wake Me Up - Avicii

7.

We Can’t Stop - Miley Cyrus

8.

Applause - Lady Gaga

9.

Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke ft. Pharrell & T.I.

10.

Take Back the Night - Justin Timberlake

From a survey of 35 Xavier students

Emma Hunt A&E Editor

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We surveyed Xavier students and had 325 responses.

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Sports Xavier High School 14 Cross Country team experiences new changes with new coach Every year, teams of all different sports deal with new changes, goals, and obstacles. This year, the Xavier cross country teams went through a transition from Coach Nathan Hopp to Coach Bryan Jones.

“He is a great coach,” senior captain Anna Jacobi said.

“Everyone loves him and he pushes us through our challenging practices. He cares about everyone.”

Coach Jones was the assistant track coach at Xavier in 2012 and coached middle school track for several years. Xavier cross country is a new experience for him.

“This is my first year of coaching cross country ever,” Coach Jones said, “so I am learning a lot.”

This summer, Coach Jones started meeting his team. He was not disappointed by the talent and determination he saw in the runners. The atmosphere the team created was exhilarating.

Above: Head Coach Bryan Jones and Assistant Coach Kyle Mallie write runners’ times from the the CR Invite.

Right: Senior Jacob Schmitt runs at the CR Invite last Thursday. Mrs. Wagner Photo.

Golfers have high hopes for upcoming season

A little under one year removed score of 263 finishing fourth out of 14. from a boys’ state golf appearance, On Thursday, September the golfers of Xavier High School 12, the Saints hosted a meet at have high hopes and expectations St. Andrews gof course. Xavier to further their success by won, finishing with a score of 161, winning the State Championship. edging out the Lions of Linn-Mar “We have to have strong team The Saints participated in chemistry to make it to state the Prairie Supermeet at Airport again,” senior Matt Junge said. National. The team finished with a One way the team builds team score of 263 finishing fourth out of 14. chemistry is by participating in Last Thursday, September 12, the events outside of meets and practices. Saints hosted a meet at St. Andrews “On meet days, to stay focused golf course. The Saints won, finishing and energized, the team eats at with a score of 161, edging out the the Spring House restaurant. Linn-Mar Lions by three strokes.

On our way to meets, we listen The Saints golf team played to relaxing music to calm our again Monday, September 16 in an nerves,” senior Ben Sagers said. MVC divisional meet at Pheasant The Saints currently sit 34- Ridge golf course. They will 17 on the season and are ranked participate in the Cedar Falls Invite eight in class 4A. Junge is ranked at Beaver Hills Friday, September 20. fourth in the state individually.

“In my seven years as the golf head coach, I have never had someone ranked so high,” Tim O’Brien, head golf coach said.

The Saints participated in Daniel Vega the Prairie Supermeet at Airport Sports Writer National. The team finished with a

“They seemed to love running,” Coach Jones said, “and wanted to improve no matter what fitness level they were at. The level of dedication has not decreased.”

A few changes have been made to the program since Coach Jones began practices.

One noticeable difference is now the boys and girls practice together.

Previously they’ve been separate.

“It is interesting seeing how well the girls do,” senior captain Jacob Schmitt said, “and the team feels a lot bigger.”

In addition to the coed practices, Coach Jones challenges the team to more mid-range speed workouts such as the timed mile and two mile repeats.

“We seem to have more workouts during the week,” senior captain Marinna Schroud said, “and I think that’s more beneficial.”

Overall the coaching change has been easy and beneficial for the team. Leaders see many advantages to Jones’ coaching, and all are excited for the season.

“Practices are more efficient,” Jacobi said. “And we do a lot of different types of workouts.”

Coach Jones aspires for each

runner to push themselves and reach their full potential. He also wants the runners to meet individual and team goals.

“Coach Mallie and I have high expectations for the runners this season,” Coach Jones said, “but those expectations also seem to be the same as those of the runners themselves.”

The Saints’ first meet at Cedar Rapids Prairie was cancelled due to intense heat. Xavier ran at the Linn-Mar Invite on September 7.

Sophomore Jenny Dickes placed seventh with a time of 15:22, and Marinna Schroud ran in 16:14 to place 21st. Jacob Schmitt placed fifth with a time of 16:34, and sophomore Steven Culpepper had a time of 17:35 to place 17th.

On Thursday, September 12, the boys placed ninth overall. Schmitt placed 22nd with a time of 16:34. The girls placed tenth overall. Dickes was the top runner for the Xavier girls with a time of 15:21 to place 23rd.

The team runs again Friday, September 20, at the Cascade Invite.

Katherine Bauer Copy Editor

Berutti on target Remarkable, outstanding, and dominant are a few words that can describe senior Carly Berrutti’s summer. From living the life of an Olympian to participating in Grand Nationals in Sparta, Illinois, Berutti soaked up every second of it.

Berutti kept busy during the summer as she had 12 tournaments, practiced four to five times a week and was one of 12 kids in the nation selected for the Olympic Camp in Colorado Springs.

“Even though it is lot of work, my coach in Muscatine does a great job of preparing me. I just absolutely enjoy every second of it, it is my passion,” said Berutti.

Berutti attributes her success to the help of her coaches and supporters. The first day at the Aim Grand Nationals, Berutti shot 97/100. The second day, she shot a perfect 100/100, ending with a total of 197/200 making her the top female in the junior division.

Look for Carly Berutti and the Saints trapshooting team this upcoming spring.

Nic Ekland Sports Writer

Senior Carly Berutti shoots during the 2012-2013 trapshooting season. Haylee Schiltz Photo.

Senior Carly Berutti stands in front of the Olympic stadium in Colorado for the Olympic

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Senior Captains for fall sports

Boys Cross Country

“A

leader is someone who can work with other people and lead them in a way that is beneficial to the whole team, and that is what I have to do.”

Jacob Herndon

Girls Cross Country

“As a leader,

I have to set a good example for everyone through my actions and I have to be a person who is easy to talk to.”

Maddy Gerleman

Volleyball

Football

Golf

“I want to be the leader that everyone can come to if they need help. I also have to be pushing the team so we can reach our full potential.

I have to make sure we do not slack off on the minor details.”

Britni Scholtes

“Going off of the theme this year, ‘nothing is given to us, we have to earn it’, the underclassmen look up to us to understand how to earn what you deserve.”

Matt Nelson

“My goal as an individual is to become a better golfer and as a team, I want to make it to state.

As a leader, I have to make sure those goals are reached.”

Ben Sagers

Shannon Mulcahey Sports Editor

Meghan Gerke Photo.

New season, new goals, Saints volleyball starts season off better future for the Saints on a high note with new coach

After last year’s 13-1 season, the Xavier Saints football team is looking to move on from the defeat against Ankeny High School in the 4A championship game and focus on the new leadership in the players this fall season.

The Saints’ team last season had a total of 75 players with 34 seniors. This year’s team has increased to 86 players and 41 are seniors.

“This season, we have a completely different team; it is a new group with new leaders.

As far as last year, we sometimes reminisce on the season, but we try to focus on this year and this season,” senior quarterback Quinton Scholer said.

Scholer completed eight out of ten passes for 112 yards at the first regular season game on Friday, August 31, against Dubuque Hempstead. But Scholer did not stop there; he carried the

ball eight times for a total of 99 yards and made two touchdowns.

Xavier defeated Hempstead, 35-7.

“Our theme this year is the same as last year, ‘Do your job and you get what you earn’,” head football coach Duane Schulte said.

At the Senior Night game, the Saints beat Cedar Rapids Jefferson by a score of 44-0. The Saints scored on all six possessions in the first half of the game. Senior Ryan Persick scored five out of six extrapoint kicks and made one field goal. Senior Matt Nelson scored in the first quarter, and Brendan Miller made two touchdowns.

Scholer ran 48 yards to score, and juniors Jay Kortemeyer and John Hovda also scored.

The third game of the season for the Saints was against Cedar Rapids Prairie Hawks, Friday, September 13. The Saints beat the Hawks 23-0, improving Xavier’s record to 3-0. The Saints gained some momentum after the half when they were leading just 2-0.

The Saints play again against Dubuque Wahlert on Friday, September 20.

It is a new season with a new coach, but Xavier has the same goal as previous years.

“We want to make it to state, we want to get closer as a team, and we want to win our conference,” junior Kayla Torson said. “It feels good to be back at it, especially with this team.”

The Saints got off to a good start Thursday against Linn-Mar, sweeping the Lions 25-18, 25-19, and 25-18. Torson had 17 kills throughout the game. Senior Britni Scholtes added 40 assists in the three matches and junior Madsy Richards had 12 kills.

Torson credited the win to the way they talked on the floor and their aggressiveness at the net.

The matches were a first for new Xavier head coach Krista Johnson.

“She is awesome! She really knows her stuff and she is really cool,” Torson said of her new coach, a Cedar Rapids Jefferson graduate.

The Saints played again Saturday at the Washington Invitational. They won their first four games against Dyersville Beckman, Davenport Central, Shannon Mulcahey Oskaloosa, and Johnston. Xavier Sports Editor beat Johnson, the class 5A number two team 23-21, 21-17. In a 28-26, 21-19 loss to Linn-Mar, the Senior quarterback Quinton Saints had already earned a spot Scholer throws the ball at in the championship. They fell Saints Field at the September to Class 4A number two ranked 13 game against CR Prairie.

Solon Spartans 25-14, 25-19. The Meghan Gerke Photo.

Saints traveled to Cedar Falls to take on the Tigers in a Mississippi Valley match up. The games

remained close, but the Saints managed the win 25-23, 26-24, 25-23. Sholtes had 42 assists and senior Halle Heying had 31 digs to help the Saints to a victory.

Xavier headed up to North Scott to play in the Lancer invite on Saturday, September 14. The Saints won their three pool games against Burlington, North Scott, and WoodwardGranger. They faced off against Quincy from Illinois in the semifinals and won 25-21, 2522, earning them a spot in the championship against class 5A number 2 ranked Bettendorf. The Saints lost to the Bulldogs 25-14, 25-15, taking home second place.

The Saints continue their season Tuesday against Cedar Rapids Kennedy at home.

Morgan Breitbach Sports Assistant Editor

Senior Kara Zwanzinger serves a ball in a volleyball game against Linn-Mar. Abby Watson Photo.

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September 19, 2013

CLUBS

Xavier prides itself on being a well-rounded school: in academics, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities. About 94% of Xavier students participate in a club or extra-curricular activity. Out of the many clubs that are offered, here are 12 that might catch your interest.

Pep Club Teacher: Mrs. St. Andrews

President: Morgan Noonan What they do: Choose themes for sporting

activities, dress up days for homecoming week, class relays/competitions, and provides fun props like baby powder, pom poms, and confetti for the student section.

BPA

(Business Professionals of America)

Teacher:

Mr. O’Brien

What they do: Compete in a variety of

individual and team events at the regional, state, and national levels. You must be enrolled in a business class to be in BPA.

Key Club Teacher:

President: Nick Terfler What they do: Perform

acts of community service throughout the school year such as pancake breakfasts, tutoring at St. M at t h ew ’ s, Outreach, the Especially For You Race, the HADSA Walk, and

once a week to compete at various competitions sponsored by the Department of Energy. The state competition is in January.

(Students Against Destructive Decisions)

Ms. Hayes

up all Masses, Reconciliation, Stations of the Cross, and prayer services. It is also the source of various religious retreats and service opportunities.

Ms. Hoffman

Student Reps:

Marinna Schroud,

Jacob Schmitt, & Kathleen Parish

Thursday for a run on 42nd Street. Every 4th Thursday they bring a canned food item to donate.

Their goal is to run 1,000 miles over the next few months.

provide awareness and opportunities for students to recognize and make constructive decisions. They also go to elementary schools to talk about good decisions.

Nurse Naeve

Ms. Hoffman & Ms. Constant

What they do: Organize salsa dances, cultural

fairs, and food drives. French Club hosts breakfasts, Christmas parties, gift exchanges, pizza parties, and movie nights.

(Health Occupation Students Association)

What it is: A national student

organization, with support from the Department of Education, that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition for students interested in health science.

Math Club Teacher: Mrs. Miltner President: Grace Busse

What they do: Practice math

strategies to use at various competitions. Each student also receives a t-shirt.

Running Club

What they do: Meet every

What they do: Strive to

Teacher:

Teachers:

Campus Ministry Teacher: Mrs. Esker

Teacher:

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Spanish or French Club

What they do: Plan and set

What they do: Practice

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W E HOSA

issues surrounding Respect for Life. They learn through educational events, charitable efforts, and prayer. Also have the opportunity to go to the March for Life in January.

Mary Esker & Kelsi Fuller

Teacher: Mr. Schaub President: Grace Busse

Teachers:

What they do: Focus on

Student Leaders:

Science Bowl

SADD

Mr. Goldsmith

LifeSavers Teacher: Mr. Satterlee

What they do: Collaborate

with other health professionals and future employers, seek internships, build their resumes, serve as officers at different levels of membership, travel to conferences, and apply for HOSA scholarships and recognition.

Art Club Teachers:

Mrs. Wendt & Ms. Finley

What they do: Create art for liturgy, work on murals, go to local art exhibits, go to major art museums, and have the opportunity to travel to Europe every two years.

“HOSA is a new club at Xavier for future health care professionals. Students can gain experience through service projects, internships and can facilitate health awareness issues for the student body and community.”

-Nurse Naeve

Information & Pictures by: Mary Esker Design: Anna White, Photos by Lifetouch