The Quibbler November 5, 2015 THE QUIBBLER Twitter: @scc_quibbler | Email: [email protected] Over the Weekend MegaBowl? MegaWin. The Saratoga Central Catholic High School Spa Catholic fundraiser “sets” the standards Drama Club put on a “chilling” performance that by Emily Rosato and Emma VanDeCar left everyone’s bones On Friday, November 4th, history was made on the courts of shaking. “Bone Chiller” Spa Catholic. An intense volleyball game between the senior featured many of Saratoga Central Catholic’s finest class and the faculty of Spa Catholic commenced. The stands actors and actresses. The were full, excitement was in the air, and tensions were high. In talented cast of “Bone C h i l l e r ” p u t o n performances in the parish center on November 12-15, with a 3:00 show on the 12th, and 7:00 shows on the 13th-15th. The show dazzled the audience and left onlookers “chilled to the bone.”

the first two sets, the faculty was in the lead with Ms. Henry killing the game as MVP, and Mr. Masi keeping everyone’s spirits high. Cheers erupted in the stands as seniors battled head to head with those who kept them up at night with piles of homework. The faculty was represented by the color purple, and the students were represented by the color yellow. Ms. Crowther said, “I had a lot of fun, but I stink at volleyball.” After a spirited match, the seniors came out victorious. The final set was a nail biter, and the seniors pulled out a 25-23 victory. As Mr. Masi said “It was a successful turnout.”

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ABOUT THE TEAM: Girls Varsity Soccer Manager of the team, Annika Moline, kept track of the records and accomplishments throughout the season. Kristen Maher had a record of 18 goals. Lauren Maher “WE’RE GOING TO STATES!” scored 2 goals. Ria Walsh, Dominique Moran, Marielle Shaw, and Elizabeth Dedell each had 1 goal. Bridget “…just kidding” Edgerly was new to the team and played like she was one of the best. She played a major role defensively and was a huge piece in the win against Mekeel. Another player who significantly improved was Hanna by Kristen Maher Schneider with 2 amazing assists this year. Meagan Schmid was one of the hardest working players on the The girls varsity soccer team has improved significantly field; she was very technical on the ball and made since their first year. At the start of their first year of many great moves. Cathleen Kelly was a senior who organized soccer, the team lacked confidence on the didn’t have a set position on the field, until we put her field. On the subject of their first year, Dan Cogan says, on defense and she shut down the entire left side. “The SCC girls soccer Another key defender team had a perfect was Emily Rosato record, and then they who played hard in won a game.” Very few every game. Mari on the team had true Shaw, Chase Lundin, experience with the a n d D o m i n i q u e game. Despite this, the Moran, rotated around players trained hard and playing forward and were determined to beat outside mid. Karah last years record. Colvin and Abbey Mensler were our The Girls Varsity Soccer goalies, they made Team had an outstanding many amazing saves. season this year! They Karah Colvin stopped had a record of 3 wins, 3 two penalty kicks!! ties, and 10 losses. The Kristen Maher worked ends did not justify the the midfield and m e a n s . T h e s e a s o n capitalized on many started with fifteen girls opportunities. Ria on the roster and ended Walsh was fast and with fourteen. The team worked hard and bonded over aggressive; she played hard as an eighth grader. Lauren the numerous events that took place throughout the Maher was an eighth grader as well; she played every season. Led by captains Kristen Maher (junior) and position, and every minute of the game. Elizabeth Abbey Mensler (senior), the team was able to beat their Dedell was a very strong center back, she played on record of most goals in one game, dominating many injuries, persevering through them all. Finally, Duanesburg in the cross over. They got the “W” with an Dan Cogan and Pat Maher coached the team very well, astonishing score of 7-0. This fueled the team with encouraging the team to always try their best. confidence and joy. The momentum carried, and the team beat Mekeel (2-0) in a sectional game! Next year, we will be even better, and who knows we might even go to states.

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Cross Country Golf

by Kristen Maher “Three-Peat” This cross-country season Amelia Bielefeld (senior) and Laura Kenny by Emma VanDeCaar (junior) were captains of the best As the golf season came to a close, the Saratoga Central Catholic golfers cross country team the school has produced some pretty ever had. The girls had a full team impressive stats. The of six runners, and the boys had a team finished the season undefeated for the third full team of eight runners. The team year in the row, with a ran in six meets and three 590 record since 2013. invitationals. Saratoga Central They set a new record in Catholic cross-country team Section II for the longest winning streak in golf. improved in rankings for the T h e t e a m w o n t h e majority of the invitationals that W e s t e r n A t h l e t i c they participated in. This year, at the C o n f e r e n c e C u p a t WAC Championships, the girl’s Stadium Golf Course in Schenectady, 49 strokes above the next team. Drew Welcome, Terel Tillman, Peter Francamono, Emma VanDeCar, Colin team came in second place and the Bradley, and Chloe Ethier then qualified and competed at Sectionals held at boy’s team came in third place. Eagle Crest golf course in Clifton Park. They won that event for the third Amelia Bielefeld and Kevin Cronin year in a row, and completed the “ThreePeat.” Drew Welcome and Colin both set course records at the team’s Bradley (seniors), and Terel Tillman (freshmen), qualified for the next round and competed at Orchard Creek in the state tournament qualifier. home course. Both the boys and Chloe Ethier (senior) and Emma VanDeCar (junior) were the only girls girls cross country teams finished competing in the Sectional tournament for Class C and D. their season competing at the sectionals on November 5th. If you ask any golfer on the team, and also Coach Dale Long, they will all say that they did it for Coach Beson. Mr. Mike Beson was the golf coach here at SCC until he passed away in October of 2013 with ALS. He inspired each and every golfer to want to work the hardest than any other team in the league. He taught them how to be great golfers on the course, but also great teammates with each other. Coach Beson used to say, “Perfect practice makes perfect,” and that motto brought the Saratoga Central Catholic golf team to their outstanding and record setting victories.

3 The Quibbler November 5, 2015 Boys Varsity Soccer Holy Trinity Football by Cadhan McFadden by Nate Smith

After coming back from a fantastic 2014 season, During the 2015 football season the Holy Trinity football the Saints team looked to be in a good position for team finished with a record of 3 wins and 4 loses. Both the 2015 season, despite losing their leading scorer Jerry Lynett and Anthony Coppola had breakout seasons Liam Rice. At the end of the year, the boys for the football team. Jerry had 369 rushing yards for 33 finished 5-9-2. Their record doesn't truly reflect the rushes averaging 11.1 rushes per carry. Tony had 420 boys performance on the field, since 3 of their yards receiving with 26 receptions. Defensively both losses came down to the final 10 minutes of the Jerry and Tony combined for 3 interceptions 5 sacks and game. Leading the Saints in scoring was Tyler 13 tackles for loss. The seniors ended their season and Klingenberg, who tallied 12 goals for the boys, and high school careers with a 41-18 win against Granville. was selected for all WAC First-Team. Both Jerry couldn’t play due to his torn meniscus, and Coleman Parella and Owen O’Reilly were selected Anthony had 121 yards receiving and a touchdown. for the all WAC Second-Team. The Saints season Defensively, Anthony had two interceptions at ended when they played the 4th seeded Greenville, cornerback and led the team to a victory. Both the seniors and lost 6-1. Although this season ended roughly had great careers and had a great time playing under for the boys, they look forward to next year and Coach Barber. Jerry will not be able to continue his using their mass of young talent coming through football career due to his knee, and Tony is possibly the system. going to continue to play at Merrimack College. Both seniors had great careers and played their heart out their senior year for the Holy Trinity Football team.

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Paul’s Opinion: Ghandi & McDonalds Weather: We all know that as Christians we are called to stand up for what is right, no matter what the consequences, and, if need be, “turn the other cheek.” Generally, we take this to mean that we should call others out for bullying someone, or for making fun of somebody for whatever reason. These are both good examples of when we should stand up for what is right, but there can be other meanings that we often overlook. Rightness is a term that applies to all situations, whether trivial or significant. In fact, there is a completely different meaning of “stand up for what is Artist of the Month right” that very few people actually acknowledge and act upon. That meaning is one of customer service and the way in which things are done. Let’s look at an example. by Christina Watt You go to McDonalds and order a Frozen Classic Lemonade. Instead, you are given a Lemonade Over Ice. Artist: Half Moon Run Not exactly what you ordered, but still lemonade, right? Wrong! In this case, you would not be standing up for Genre: Indie rock/ indie folk what is right. You ordered a Frozen Classic Lemonade, and a Frozen Classic Lemonade is what you shall get! If Half Moon Run is a Canadian band based in Montreal. The you do not address the concern directly at the store, then band consists of Devon Portielje on vocals, guitar and make a point of calling the customer service phone percussion, Conner Molander on vocals, guitar, and number to inform corporate of what happened. You see, so keyboard, Dylan Phillips on vocals, drums, and keyboard, often people get the idea of rightness confused with and Isaac Simons on vocals, percussion, mandolin, keyboard, niceness. Granted, the person who took your order at McDonalds is probably getting paid minimum wage and and guitar. The band is known for their use of multiple hates their job, but they have been employed under the instruments during live performances. On October 23, Half assumption that they will successfully complete their job, Moon Run released their sophomore album, “Sun Leads Me and in making a mistake in your order, have failed to do On.” The album has opens with the song “Warmest so. It is for their benefit that you need to call and Regards,” a farewell to the people they used to be and a complain, or actually fill out the survey on the receipt. If message to listeners that they are moving forward. It has two they are not called out for their actions, they will persist on making similar errors, completing the vicious cycle. very catchy songs “Turn Your Love,” and “Trust.” “Trust” is How can the cycle be broken? Who has the strong will to a full on dance number which is a new sound for Half Moon do so? That person is you. As Gandhi once said, “be the Run. There are still many songs on “Sun Leads Me On” that change you wish to see in the world.” America so resemble the band's old folk and rock sounds such as the desperately lacks people with motivation who will stand emotional number “Sun Leads Me On” and “Narrow up for what is right in consumer outlets. So make sure things are done right, fill out the surveys, and by doing so Margins.” Each song on the album has a different feel to it you are standing up for what is right. Just another easy and Half Moon Run has exposed their thoughts and feelings way to build your Christian faith. uniquely in each one. Half Moon Run has not fully broken out on the music scene which makes them very modest and down to earth. Their first album, “Dark Eyes” did reach number eight on the Billboard Top Canadian Albums chart in 2014 and BBC Radio 1. 5 The Quibbler November 5, 2015 Monthly Movie Review: Pan

by Emma VanDeCar

Released on October 9th by RatPacDune Entertainment, Pan was a box office hit. The film was directed by Joe Wright and written by Jason Fuchs. It is the story of how Peter Pan became the Disney character we all know and love. It begins in an orphanage in London, during World War II. Peter, who is played by Levi Miller, is a 12 year old orphan who is abducted by the infamous Black Beard, Hugh Jackman. Peter is brought to Never Land where he befriends Hook, played by Garrett Hedlund, and Tiger Lily, Rooney Mara. Peter learns more about his mother, who abandoned him when he was very young and whom he only has brief memories of. His mother is played by Amanda Seyfried. As the story unfolds, Peter learns more about himself, his past, and most importantly his future through the bonds he forms and the mysteries he discovers on the island every child dreams of. I give P an an 8 of 10 stars and recommend it to anyone who appreciates the wonder and magic of Disney stories. As it’s said in the movie, “Every legend has its beginning.” SELFIE QUEEN: Teacher of the Month: Mr. Masi Chase Lundin by Hanna Schneider

I had the opportunity to interview Mr. Masi recently and discovered some interesting facts. He grew up in the Rotterdam area of the capital region. He also divulged that he went to the “greatest college in the world”- SUNY Plattsburgh, up in Northern New York. His favorite color is orange, although he did say he used to be more of a “purple kind of guy.” Mr. Masi played a variety of sports growing up including: soccer, basketball, golf and tennis. Basketball is his favorite though, and he finds coaching the elite athletes of Spa Catholic to be a dream come true. He prefers B days over A days, but had no reason as to why. He found the common core math tests to be difficult, but those who prepared and studied would be successful - LOL. He will be coaching JV basketball this year so I encourage everybody to stop by sometime and catch a game.

6 The Quibbler November 5, 2015 MORE NEWS National Honor Society Induction

by Rachel Farina On October 28th, the National Honor Society and the National Junior Honor Society welcomed its new members at Saint Peter’s Church. Students were chosen based on their academics, character, leadership, and community service activity. Candles were lit one by one throughout the ceremony to represent character, leadership, service, and scholarship. Afterwards, the students were called individually and a brief account was given of their achievements. Additionally, each student received a NHS or NJHS keychain and lanyard as well as a certificate. Lastly, each student had to sign the National Honor Society Book. Congratulations to all the new National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society inductees!

(above) National Honor Society (new members in yellow, second year members in purple)

(left) National Junior Honor Society

7 The Quibbler November 5, 2015 75 Years Later….

By Gabrielle Vuillaume

I had the honor of interviewing four incredible women at the seventy-five year reunion for St. Peter’s Academy, (which is now known as Saratoga Central Catholic High School.) Anne Bokan, Marie McManus, Victoria (Vera) MarraCorona, and Mary Sutton were in the graduating class of 1940 at St. Peter’s Academy. Speaking with these women was such a privilege, and I have realized how much times have changed from then, to now.

After graduating from St Peter’s Academy, all four women went on to have wonderful lives. Bokan studied at the college of Mildred Elley and became a secretary, McManus worked in her family’s restaurant, MarraCorona became married (and was also the salutatorian of her graduating class), and Sutton worked as a beautician. All women had children, and most of their children attended St. Peter’s Academy as well.

The stories I heard while having lunch with these women was such a great experience. There were not many sports available for girls, but there were clubs that girls were able to be involved in, such as the French Club, and numerous academic clubs. I was also curious to know which subject each women liked the most in school. McManus and Bokan both liked english, while MarraCorona and Sutton took a liking to math. I also learned that St. Peter’s Academy took place in the parish center, which is right next to where our school is now. The ladies told me that there used to be a big hill (where Saratoga Central Catholic now stands), and that the students would use pieces of cardboard to slide down the hill for fun. At the end of lunch, Marie McManus even sang her school’s Alma Mater to all of us, which I thought was pretty amazing.

Currently, all four women are enjoying their lives, and reminisce on their days of attending St. Peter’s Academy. As a student who now attends Saratoga Central Catholic High School, I’ve learned to appreciate all of the great activities this school has to offer, and to be eager to learn more about the history behind this wonderful school.

I know that seventy five years from now, Saratoga Central Catholic High School will be just as strong as it was in 1940.

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11 The Quibbler November 5, 2015 Newspaper Staff

Writers- Front row (lef to right): Rachel Farina, Mari Shaw, Emma VanDeCaar, Mayzie Sattler, Hanna Schneider, Emily Rosato, Kristen Maher. Back row (lef to right): Nate Smith, Cadhan McFadden, Hasher Nasir, Paul Ruger. Not pictured: Gabrielle Guillaume

Editors- (left to right) Erin Crowther (adviser), Emma VanDeCaar (Co-Editor), Emily Rosato (Chief Editor)

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