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Habemus Papam Tim McKenna ‘15 hen white smoke rose that Francis would be elected the new demonstrated on Maundy Thursday. from the special chim- pontiff, Claudio Hummes, Brazilian Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet ney atop St. Peter’s Ba- Cardinal, embraced the Pope and whis- of twelve juvenile offenders at Rome’s W silica on pered, “Don’t for- Casal fel Marmo detention facility, tell- March 13, 2013, the get the poor,” ing them that by washing their feet, he second day of the papal which made Pope was showing them that he was at their conclave, hundreds of Francis think of service. It was the first time that a pope

THE PHOENIX thousands of pilgrims in St. Francis. Pope had included women in the washing of St. Peter’s Square Francis had previ- the feet. He also told them to, “Help ♦ cheered for the two hun- ously expressed one another. This is what Jesus teaches dred and sixty-sixth his admiration for us.” Two of the twelve recidivists were pope, Cardinal Jorge St. Francis, ex- Muslims, including one of the women. Mario Bergoglio. Less plaining, “St. Before he left the offenders, Pope Fran- than an hour after his Francis brought to cis advised, “Do not let yourselves be election, Bergoglio, now Christianity an robbed of hope.” known as Pope Francis, idea of poverty Pope Francis used his first Easter appeared on the balcony against the luxury, Homily to make a plea for peace of St. Peter’s Basilica to pride, vanity of the throughout the world specifically men- ask the Church to pray civil and ecclesias- tioning the Middle East and North and for the pope emeritus, tical powers of the South Korea. He also spoke against

Spiritual News News Spiritual Benedict XVI, for him- time. He changed those who give in to “easy gain” in a self and also to bestow history.” He add- world filled with greed and asked hu- the Urbi et Orbi blessing ed, “How I would manity to try to be better guardians of upon the people. like a poor creation by protecting the environment. Pope Francis en- Church, and for Pope Francis said, “We ask the risen tered the Society of Je- the poor.” Pope Jesus, who turns death into life, to sus in March 11, 1958, Frances held his change hatred into love, vengeance into and was ordained a Papal Inauguration forgiveness, to change war into peace.” priest on December 13, 1969, by Arch- on March 19 in St. Peter’s Square in the On April 3, 2013, during the week- bishop Ramon Jose Castellan. On June Vatican. ly general audience in St. Peter’s Basili- 27, 1992, he was consecrated a bishop So far, Pope Francis has displayed ca, Pope Francis spoke out about the by Cardinal Antonio Quarracino. On his humility in many ways, one of “fundamental importance” of women in February 21, 2001, he was elevated to a which being the attire he wore at his the Roman Catholic Church, stressing cardinal by Pope John Paul II. Today, first appearance as pope. He wore a that women have a special role in terms Pope Francis is the first Jesuit pope and white cassock, not the red, ermine- of spreading the faith, and that women the first pope from the Americas. trimmed mozzetta worn by previous were the “first witnesses” of the resur- On March 16, Pope Francis told his popes. He also donned the iron cross rection. According to a report from Vat- first audience that he had chosen the that he wore as Cardinal Archbishop of ican Radio, this is the third time in one name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Buenos Aires instead of the golden week that the pope has included the Assisi, and the saint’s dedication and cross that his predecessors wore. subject of women in the church in his concern for the poor. Upon realizing Another sign of his humility was addresses.

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the the original scrapbooks and boards poster to the credible projects we in- have on now. Some of display the larger original projects such as a huge wooden ark, a huge feathered dove and

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dicted dicted a what big impact this project would have on the school as hand hand paintings or signs bring really the timeline can intricate de- to life and show off artistic impressive talent. It is assignment for the creative think- truly is an er, who can make even the crazi- life. to ideas come est Seven years ago, when the freshmen Scripture teachers ered this timeline discov- created by text- book author Jeff thought it Cavins, would be a they great way for the students to about learn Scripture more while away breaking from the traditional project format. No one could have pre-

The The and greatest most important part opportunity opportunity to re religion’s early roots to find what truly holds it together. It is almost a process that ushers freshman into a community of home faith their the will be which for next three and a half years, a period of growth and development which will set them on a course for future success in life. a whole. Each year, more and more building the elaborate, from projects get an ornately decorated have a rainbow, permanent home in our school’s now library. They have become part of the Kellenberg experience, and prepare the students for the rest of their faith jour- at Kellenberg. ney of this project is that it calls each indi- her his role in or take to active an vidual faith. Instead of sitting and listening to each setting, aevents in classroom these of the freshmen are given the unique ing ing projects. Others do needlepoints or show off fashion giving designs, them a chance to share talents most fellow classmates might not of know they their have. For those who excel at artwork,

The The important aspect of these pro- Upon return from February break, all all break, February return from Upon amazing amazing power point presentations or intricate videos, while woodworkers or craftsmen can execute incredible build- so so they could be students viewed and visitors. by During the Open faculty, House in March for the Class of 2017, the eighth graders from all over the island were able representa- as which an served excellent to see the tion projects, of the current Kellenberg. freshmen class at jects is that all students can project mold the to strengths. People who utilize are technology good can show off with their their skills in personal students students to express their creativity doing by God’s work. This project gives each freshman a chance talents.” their unique to show off the were projects in displayed the lobby in general, Scripture teacher Mr. O’Bri- en said, “Each year it’s a great way for found on the base of each layer. Numer- layer. the found each on of base ous members of the Kellenberg family were able to enjoy the of course the leaving cake it day, to available over the anyone who wanted it. Of the projects

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Kylie Kylie Roberts also went out of the Many Many stu- The The timeline covers Upon Upon eating the layers, the events were box, box, baking a tiered cake with each tier representing a different time period. had the unique idea of creating a “Faith Garden,” utilizing a placing each flowerbox time period and dirt. on the in placed placards large, large, game when spun, the pointer would land on different time periods. Deirdre Lewin and a large temple modeled by Mikayla O’Brien. Alex Basile carved nativity out scene, and the both Rebecca nintendi Be- and Nicole Maguire created saw saw by Marybeth O’Connell, paint- each in event a plete depicting door com- ings done by hand by Isabella Cerrone ers decide ers to decide take a more unconvention- al route. This year some of the big projects included a full dents decide dents to decide do scrapbooks or power point while presentations, oth- is is completely up to the individual student. time time the period, execution of the timeline the the exile and Judah. return As long as to the students include all events in chronological order and in the correct from from Egypt, the reign of King David, the division of the Israeli tribes and the the timelines important events highlight such as Abraham’s covenant with God, the Israelite’s exile Creation Creation to the Maccabe- an Revolt. the period of Throughout 2000 years, ten ten different time periods from the Early World/ ry ry student chronological is timeline of given 54 a events AD. 0 to BC 2000 from which date E tests their knowledge of Scripture. Eve- Meghan Freeman ‘14 Freeman Meghan Page 4 ♦ Spring 2013 Spiritual News ♦ THE PHOENIX Darcy Darcy Gray 14 o’ peec i te oy ad is Land Holy the in presence God’s couldI expectedthaneverhave and that elaborate and interesting more much so ispeople Israeliof culture the that them tell would I off. took knew plane barely the Ibefore that people of group a to connected so felt I have lifemy in er Nev- this: is which them, tell to want ly have Ithatreal- whatis timeto tolisten it the they think don't just I story. the ofversion abridgeddefinitely an it's true, but all is This before. done ever I've anything unlike awesome was it that made and friends I that and incredible was it that them tell would I ofsentences. couple a in experience that up sum to impossiblebe would it because them tell to what know didn’t I time. good a had I if and did I what and was trip my how me ask continuouslywould people how woulditmuch change my life. and me on have would profound influencetripthe the expected never I Island. over Long students all from ish o Cath- with other five pil- grimage this on go to enough lucky was I projects. service munity com- organizing as well as years 25 for Israel to students sending been has project to The intolerance. lead never should faith in differences that understand teens help to and religions twothese between dialogue increase to is Understanding Project of mission The group. Catholic and Jewish interfaith an Understanding, O nothing shortnothing of overwhelming. l i c

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Fr. Philip tells the students that on In his lecture, Fr. Philip retells the Mr. Conrade, assistant principal of

Ralph Ralph Waldo "Though Emerson we travel the once world find the must over we itbeautiful, carry with to said, us or we find it not." I fully intend carry with me to the beautiful things from Project Understanding, including beautiful memories, beautiful connections. and beautiful friendships use use of almost every our moral theology, one of our students will experience its application.” the Catholic view, that it is terminate moral to life if measures can only keep that extraordinary person though he alive, laments the use of the Bro. Joseph C. Fox assisted suicide case advocates. Fr. by encourages Philip the physician students to health care fill form proxy and them shows out a how to do so. All of this portant in is a world very where, in im- the words of Fr. Philip, “our medicine gets ahead morality.” our of much internally, and I felt filled to the brim with spirituality home. when I also I took away came Understanding friendships from that will last Project my whole life. I am so grateful that got I this opportunity, and I it. accompanied will that forget the emotions never Joseph Joseph declared he did not “extraordinary business” want used. The rul- any ing also initiated the New York health care proxy law, which gave people of all ages a way to known make if their wishes any occur. serious illness should events of the case to the students discusses and catholic teaching on He covers death. Pope Pius XII’s declaration in 1957 about the use of extraordinary means in the preservation of life. Spe- cifically, he discusses belief on the death and legislation on Christian hot bed topics such as and in life a suicide, vegeta- euthanasia, physician state. tive academics, comments, “It is a concrete s- a m

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sued. sued. The religious at Chaminade then prepared a legal case heard that by numerous would courts all be the way up to the New York State Court of Ap- peals which ruled in favor establishing a the legal precedent for Marianists’ the nation. This was quite struggle a because there difficult were no means to determine Bro. Joseph’s wishes be- side Fr. Philip’s testimony that Bro. community community would resolve to take care not he did if but he lived, long him as of breathe, then Bro. Joseph would pass on. Unfortunately this was not as easy as thought the originally because hospi- tal needed a court inorder fear being of caused caused him to suffer an hernia. inguinal He underwent a hernia repair and during the heprocedure, asuffered cardiac our our pride, listen to each other and understand the and differences similarities systems. inbelief our that that I have found God most prominent is when I see Him in other people. As we all grew closer and the trip went on, I started to see God's presence smiles in the and laughter hugs of the other and students in the group. comforting The times we talked about the ences differ- between our faiths were some of the most interesting conversations I've ever had because I still know that God allloves us of and then it matter doesn't who's right and who's matters wrong. that we It were able just to put aside to to let me know. In my life, the times Brother Joseph C. Fox

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nd ticipants ticipants enter into one of the categories and produce a work that is in accordance with the theme. This year’s quote was, “I came so that all might have life and live it to the full.” All applicants based their theme. central this work around junior religion teacher as Bookstore moderator, was well the coordina- as the tor for this year’s event. Kellenberg students who received noteworthy mentions included Bryan Salecker for 3 Video Clip Level 2, Ryan Branigan for 2 nie Smith for 2 and Alexa Ford for 1 Kait- included 1. participants Other Level lin Sanguyu, Peter Shevlin, Brooke Tar- antino, Rachel Wilson and Colette Swee- ny. Upon seeing the with auditorium fellow filled Catholics, Colette remarked, “It’s inspirational Sweeny very to have so many pro time.” the same years years it really was one of the most portant things im- to me, and I am so glad I compete.” join and to the choice made with great dedication fervor this year. and Mr. Cioffi, moderator of exceptional Speech and Debate, is proud of the impressive accomplishments of this and hopes that year the team will continue to comes. next year well when do hosted 2013, Life the Kellenberg Respect Contest, a competition in which teenag- ers create works that inspire the community to live in the light and love of life. This year, several of Kellenberg’s own students placed in the various competition for orations, writings and media. Respect Life Contest: essays, books, po- etry, photography, and videography. Par- vitude vitude for us to follow and has defined himself as a pope of action who is will- ing to carry Jesus’ message of love and peace to the world. Pope Francis is the shepherd to tend to the flock those who and have gone lead astray back to the faith. New New

Qualifying Qualifying for state champion- Joe Moresky ’13 said of his ex- Timothy Timothy Byrne, the only fresh- In the few weeks that Pope Francis

periences periences in Speech and Debate, “There really is nothing else like it. This activity has helped me to experience so many of the good qualities in through debating life, that I was and able to it find my was own path in life. Of the past four Comedy/Drama. Comedy/Drama. Three qualified other for seniors Moresky, States for this Speech. for Quinn Erin and Thomas Debate year: and Joe Courtney ships takes much dedication and a lot of practice since students against other are students from all over New competing York. Erin Quinn has qualified for York State inyears Championship four a row. Given Forensic League’s the of difficulty qualifying for states, this State accomplishment. huge is a man to qualify for States, came in place for Debate, first and among the qualifying sophomores, Gianna took Helwin first also Speech, placed senior first Murphy Pat in in Debate. Competing in am.” am.” Alex was one two only juniors of to qualify for States. Also speech was Tonia Tonia Hall. was one of competing in invited was who students four Kellenberg to compete on category. her in place Sunday, home first and she took has led the Catholic Church, he has he has prov- led the Catholic Church, en himself to be worthy of the He has papacy. set examples of humility and ser- is is taken from a homily of St. Bede, who commented that Jesus “saw the tax col- lector and, because he saw him through the of eyes mercy and him, he chose said me.’” ‘Follow him, to Kellenberg participants pose with awards. Shevlin,Top Left: Peter Tarantino, Brooke Rachel Wilson Ryan and Branigan. Left:Bottom Kaitlin Sanguyu, Stephanie Smith, Ford, Colette Sweeny Alexa Mrs. and Willi. -

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The The object of the competition is Speech Speech and Debate are each

choosing choosing him” sus’ mercy towards sinners. The phrase motto motto is “Miseranfo which atque means eligendo”, preached, preached, “This is the Lord’s most powerful message: mercy.” Pope Francis’s sus’ sus’ message of mercy. Pope Francis Pope Pope Francis’s primary teachings is Je- ing ing my piece, I become a different person. The subject matter becomes who I “Essence “Essence 25.” When asked speech, Belzie said, “When I’m preform- about her part of Oral Interpretation, she performed part Oral of she performed Interpretation, of of the nine Kellenberg students to compete at Saturday’s competition, and as and to make them more eloquent public speaker. Junior Alexandra Belzie is one to to enhance competitors’ self to make eye contact with one another. one contact with eye make to in in some instances people competing duo in interpretation may not be permitted rules rules that must be followed; for example, piece, piece, ten minutes in length, which they then act out. Each category has specific on multiple character roles. Duo Interpre- on multiple character tation requires two people to memorize a ma ma as the name suggests. These mono- logues often require the students to take monologue, monologue, either a from or comedy dra- poem poem and prose. In Comedy and Drama, competitors are expected to memorize a each. each. In Oral have three rounds in they act which a out Interpretation, students Public Public Forum, for teams of two debaters Duo. Duo. Debate is Douglass, divided for into one Lincoln Speech Speech is comprised of Oral Interpreta- tion, Comedy and Drama, and Dynamic broken broken down into multiple categories. of the competition on Sunday, April 14. 14. April Sunday, on the competition of through through the initial rounds of competition and to invited be back for the day second competition. competition. Each one hoped to make it category. category. Hundreds of hopeful winners their showcased months practice of at the competed competed in various sections hoping to bring home first place in their particular O dents from ninth through twelfth grade onship. onship. For a full day, high school stu- Adrianna Duggan ‘ 14 ‘ Duggan Adrianna

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THE PHOENIXTHE Eye on the Latin School

Kimberly Lores ‘18

n Friday, March 15, 2013, for a quick break for some cookies and Also, on Friday, April 12, 2013, the many of the Latin School drinks in the cafeteria. Afterwards, the Squires took a field trip to Philadelphia. students in all three grades speaker, Nolan Reynolds, gave an inter- They toured the battleship USS New Jer- gathered to explore their faith esting lecture in the auditorium. The sey, went on a walking tour through the

O ♦ and enjoy the company of others. This students prayed the Stations of the Cross city, watched a video at the Constitution night was called the “Evening of Recol- before enjoying a delicious dinner. The Center, saw Ben Franklin’s printing

Latin School News School Latin lection”. The evening started out with lovely evening continued in the school press, walked through Independence Hall the students changing into casual cloth- chapel. Then the students processed from and got a glimpse at the Liberty Bell. ing. Next, they gathered in the auditori- the chapel back to the auditorium with “It’s hands-on history,” said Miss Korze- um to sing. They passed a giant beach Fr. Todd Saccoccia, S.M. The “Evening kwinski, the Assistant Principal of the ball around the room, which was fol- of Recollection” ended with Adoration Latin School, who enjoyed watching the lowed by a religious scavenger hunt of the Blessed Eucharist. “It was a fun- video at the Constitution Center. around the school. Since scavenging can filled night and I learned a lot about my work up an appetite, the students stopped faith,” said Anthony Scuderi ‘19.

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county county in Ireland,

The The audience unanimously Many faculty members were The The large majority of the 400 Finally, Finally, the Darrah Carr Dance

told told it. declared their love of the and show left an Ed Mullane, it Mr. satisfied. entirely audience member with three graduates, commented, KMHS “We enjoy the Kellenberg atmosphere and everything for.” it stands also present, andsuch as morality Eng- lish teachers Mr. and Mrs. Dugal and math teacher Mrs. Accardi, an ardent lover of Irish music who commented , “To strengthen a community, you have to bring back into a people community. This Irish concert absolutely did that anthem anthem that the celebrates valiant spirit people. the Irish of group appeared to perform traditional Irish step dancing that was altogether exhilarating. One of the highlights of the show was when Mr. Cooney onstage to come his Cooney, Ryan hadson, sing “Here I am Lord” and later to attempt Irish step dancing, which he had “retired his apparently, as from,” father served served as another chance for the entire Kellenberg family, whether it was students, parents, alumni, faculty or alumni’s parents to gather as one and enjoy themselves. As Mrs. Miles commented, “That’s why we try to create events such as to this able be to make all of members the past community, and Kellenberg pre- welcome.” sent, feel tonight.” tonight.” English teacher volleyball and coach KMHS Mrs. Von marck, whose Schoener- touching reason tending with her for extended family was to at- honor her passed father, who, while not Irish, loved the music his children. to down the music of love and passed his people who attended the concert connected were to KMHS, and overall it the the Darrah Carr Dance group. The Three Irish Sopranos: Quinn Sarah and Bass, Annemarie music partic- sang often and also onstage Gillman, Gillian were ular to their including rendition Sarah’s home of the classic “Molly Malone,” the unofficial anthem of Dublin. They also sang, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Lady of and Knock” “Ireland’s Call,” the national rugby

Mr. Mr. Cooney performed many Mr. Mr. Cooney has two children, The The show itself included not

only only Mr. Cooney and his band perform- and ing the Three also but Irish Sopranos Irish Irish canon, such as “The Galway Girl,” “My Grandfather’s Immigrant Eyes” and “Danny Boy,” as well as more contem- porary songs like one by Josh and some of Mr. Cooney’s Groban own hits like “Dancing The “Daughter of Mine,” Dublin an especially dearing en- song Reel” about a father’s while he thoughts hisdances with on her daughter and wedding day. The emotional impact was intensified when Mr. daughter, Shannon, Cooney’s came own her on father. with the song to dance stage to ue,” ue,” he said, adding, “It’s a great com- here at Kellenberg.” people of munity memorable songs from the traditional is is happy music,” agrees with and Mr. Cooney’s this charming, welcoming, and, certainly well, happy personality and charisma. He wryly added, “…even happy.” are songs our sad one of which is KMHS, Ryan currently Cooney. Mr. Cooney a was junior at delighted to perform at Kellenberg. “It’s a wonderful, wonderful theater and ven- as, as,

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KMHS Celebrates Its Irish with Andy Cooney after after another one of his en-

Mr. Mr. Cooney is a popular Irish As As the dinner wound down, a The The dinner was a full course Mrs. Mrs. Miles knew Mr. Cooney The evening was just in time for for time injust was The evening th

Irish Irish music, he commented, “Irish music church church gatherings and started his professional career when he was only 17 years old. When heasked why to was attracted on Irish music by on his Irish music by Dublin born grandfather Andy Feehan, who immigrated to America in the 1920s. Growing up, Mr. Cooney always sang at family and dubbed dubbed by “Irish America’s favorite son.” He was born on Long Island and was brought up Carne- out sold who performer American gie Hall three times, most December recently on 19, 2012, and has been whom whom graduated $696. from The dinner and the show cost $40 KMHS, $25. only alone cost won show while the the the other half going Tickets cost a reasonable to $1 each, and a the school. woman who has three children, all of their family and friends. friends. and their family 50/50 raffle was held with the winner collecting half of the ticket sales and cleaned cleaned up afterwards. were very pleased The with the meal guests and with the time they were spending with The The cafeteria was guests, and filled members of Kellenberg’s with S.A.L.T. 300 provided the service and meal comprised of an entrée of corned beef and cabbage, mashed and mixed Irish vegetables soda bread. potatoes, combined combined with a showcasing traditional Irish cuisine to delicious the festivities. in join to dinner more entice previously previously and was able to book him for the 9 gagements fell through. His show was Parent’s Association, who commented, who commented, Parent’s Association, togeth- get everybody tryingto “We’re a as ercommunity.” Denise Denise Miles, Kellenberg’s Director of Communications and Co KAPA, the Kellenberg Alumni the beloved Irish holiday The Day. Patrick’s St. day, Catholic feast and Roman show was primarily coordinated by Mrs. K Show. Irish Forever Tim Landers ‘15 Landers Tim Page 12 ♦ Spring 2013 Opinion ♦ THE PHOENIX Ava Ava Mack ‘13 edn i clee s l aot getting about all is college in ceeding Suc- later. offuntil things put don’t and of and, piles runs, professors, demanding library from homework night late despite the it for time find through and faith example your an religious Set the community. of promoter and a leader become to you for possible be even will it you, given has Kellenberg ence experi- the with and easy, is faith with involved Staying an experience. enriching are that philosophy, theology even in or religion, offered classes always are there addition, public In at universities. common are ministries and on However, life. everyday into incorporate to easier be will faith universities, religious Catholicor togoing thoseFor life. faith emphasize necessarily don’t that universities public attending be will Many myself, including school. seniors, high after burner becomeeven an better you.” to you push might that things on risk a take and once least at thing every- Alumni“Try says, (’12) Ryan Jerry if?” “what wonder than betterdo.It’s tolike somethingnot you like think who people new to youintroduces also it doing; enjoy you that things discoveryou helps in only not involved in Getting college. so do to opportunities less bewillcount- already,thingsthere new try and interests and options hasn’texploreyouinspired to your Kellenberg If out. branch to afraid again.men fresh- becoming seniors for NOTs do and DOs fifteen fifteen: freshman the to unusualapproach an is Herefifteen”. “freshman infamous the is so and zon, hori- the on are experiences new bright high Independencecollegeschoolandtolife. from transition huge their about thinking are seniors the all, of Most on. graduation,SendoffsoSenior ney, and , A O aae or ie responsibly, time your manage DO back the on faith put NOT Do be don’t and involved, get DO ahem ,parties.

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THE PHOENIXTHE Continued from page 12 with Com- all the names you have been telling them tive four years of learning and a major munity about. stepping stone in achieving your future Service. Remember the values that Kel- DO get off campus to familiarize career. Seek out internships that will lenberg has installed in you to try to up- yourself with the local area. Do As the educate you in the field of your choice, lift the surrounding community in some Romans Do. Research websites that and look for mentors to help guide you way. Most college campus’ have a Com- highlight the cultural opportunities near way. Keep your goals, both long and munity Service office. Some even host your school. Check out museums, con- short, at the forefront of your thoughts. “C.S. fairs” where you can find out about certs, restaurants, or special events in DO babysit yourself. Nobody will the many opportunities available. Be the area. If your school is in a rural set- tell you when to go to sleep, put down realistic with your commitments. Some ting, get out and hike the trails, and enjoy the tenth slice of pizza this week, go to opportunities are only one day, such as a the beauty of the campus. class, limit the late night parties, etc. It’s beach clean-up, or a Habitat for Humani- DO familiarize yourself with the up to you now. Setting good habits from

ty build. Others are weekly, such as de- available help. Seek out the health cen- the beginning is easier than having to ♦

livering meals to the needy or tutoring ter, writing centers, counselors, the R.A., change once bad habits are established. News Sports local children. Some are “alternative or available tutors. There is a myriad of Say “no” to yourself. It is important to spring break trips,” where you might services available to college students. Do recognize when your conscience is tell- work in a disaster zone, or at a hospice not be shy to ask for help, whether you ing you something is not right. abroad, etc. are feeling ill, suffering difficulty in DO give it a year. Change can be DO involve your family in your class, or involved in a roommate dispute. hard. Don’t rush to transfer schools be- school. Your family should not be ex- Ignoring a problem can only make it cause the adjustment is more difficult cluded from this major part of your life. worse. than you imagined it would be. Give it a Check the calendar for Parent’s Week- DO NOT forget why you are there. fair chance and stay through the year. It

end. Some schools host “Sibling Week- Stay on your academic path. It is easy to could end up being one of the best deci- end.” Invite them up for a football game, become sidetracked with all the activity sions you ever made! to see the school play, or just to explore of a college. Academics should be your While enjoying your new opportu- the surrounding area. Have them up to priority, and all the rest is secondary. nities and meeting interesting people, meet your new friends and put faces to Remember that this should be a produc- remember these freshman fifteen! continued from page 10 ensembles together who genuinely love the art they ner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” and because it has always seemed so impos- do always results in a special experi- Respighi’s “Pines of Rome.” sible. They all affirm that they were ence,” declares Ava. The All-Eastern Symphonic shocked to first hear of their selection, Mr. Narell had the privilege of Band, composed of 157 musicians, was but later the thrill of the honor pre- being a chaperone and attending this conducted by Greg Astin from the Hartt vailed. Their long journeys had come year’s All-Eastern. He explains, “If you School of Music in Connecticut. In to- full circle and many hours of painstak- close your eyes, you would think you tal, the band played three pieces: ing practice were finally being recog- were listening to the New York Philhar- “Tempered Steel,” “Lullaby for Noah” nized. monic or London Symphony. At the and “Rumplestiltskin.” However, because of the very chal- rehearsals the students were like young The National Association for lenging musical literature the high- professionals in the way they both Music Education, Eastern Division school musicians must perform, prepar- played and exhibited seriousness.” Honors Ensembles 2013 surely left an ing the songs before the festival is im- After the intense 27 hours of undoubtedly spectacular impact on Ava perative. Mr. Vegas states, “Preparing rehearsal, the All-Eastern Honors En- Mack, Nicholas Patino and Noreen to go to All-Eastern is much like prepar- sembles Concerts were held on Sunday, Prunier. Their extensive training and

ing and perfecting the All-State music April 7th at the Bushnell Concert Hall. their exceptional musical abilities are Spring2013 they had previously encountered. By the The first concert for the Treble Choir what has allowed all three to share and time the students received the music, and Mixed Choir began at 1 p.m., and enjoy in this wonderful once in a life they had two months to prepare it. Most the Orchestra and Band’s performances time opportunity. All-Eastern deepens students spend a couple hours a day followed, starting at 3:30 p.m. musicians’ sophistication and maturity, making sure they know their parts.” The All-Eastern Mixed Chorus and this new understanding will be was conducted by Z. Randall Stroope. something they will carry with them for The amiable environment of All- The chorus performed two of his own the rest of their lives. Mr. Vegas sums it Eastern brought over 650 students from compositions, “The Conversion of up this way: “Their experience at this locations all across the Northeast to- Saul” and “Song to the Moon.” In addi- festival is one they will remember for

gether. Everyone found that making tion, they lso sang, “Abendlied,” “O the rest of their lives. They had the op- ♦

friends with others was very easy, since Sapo,” “Cantate Domino,” “All Night portunity to learn from the best musi- Page 15 all had music as a common ground. Vigil,” “Daniel in the Lion’s Den,” and cians, conductors, and professionals, “The atmosphere was so alive. Every- “Ubi Caritas”. which is something the average musi- one was happy to be there, and we all The All-Eastern Honors Or- cian will never get to do.” shared a common love and creative chestra was led by Maestro Glaser. Two ability. Putting hundreds of musicians of the pieces they perfected were Wag-

Page 16 ♦ Spring 2013 Sports News ♦ THE PHOENIX Ryan Bannon ‘13 big stage down the road. The team had had team The road. the down stage big the toitpersonnel make tothe had team whetheryearoftheor beginning thenot Meisse. Coach the team, with Lacrosse year Varsity first his in and Moran, Coach Cangemi, Coach Tahany, Coach St.Anthony’s, leaving after coach head as year second his in Schwalje cludes in- year this staff coaching The year.” everyHofstra to it maketo is goal “Our said, Schwalje Coach Head as but tion, competi- tough provides always league St.ty John and Baptist.the The Catholic key two secured in winsNSCHSAAthe Holy over Trini- have they as next level, the to play their and record their take to league the in position unique a in is team The team’sability. and talent strong the of indicative isn’t that ord 5 percentageatwinning .500 a T n fr h bte pr o fu yas at varsitythe yearslevel. four of part better the for ing the compound-been has team, JVB or from JVA came they whether all betweenplayers, chemistry team the men, underclass- the for up set team mental develop- the to Thanks squad. varsity the on year first their in excelling been also havePues Kieran and Quinn, Kyle Kavanagh, Brendan Juniors Matt Mazzie. man attack- with along pole, Stack- Tom and Rizzotti Joe turners re- all league by ed compliment- are Schmidt Brian and Steimel, Fitzgerald, Brendan Tyler captains Senior hype. its to up living been has seniors a JoeLenci,Am- andCasey, Devon Evan lostnotableplayers andcaptains such as t o

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- THE PHOENIXTHE From the Mound to the Mitt, Firebirds Win Billy Benke ‘13 he Firebirds Baseball team is along with sophomore sensation Luke seph Lombardo alluded to how Matt a team to be reckoned with in Aprile at shortstop. Weissheier’s impressive one-hit shutout the CHSAA this season. After against St. John’s a few weeks ago real- a disappointing loss deep into ly exemplifies the potential of this Tthe post season against St. John the group. If there were to be CHSAA pow- Baptist last year, the boys are motivated er-rankings, St. John the Baptist would to prove that they can exceed last year’s be at the top, not to mention the champi- impressive playoff run. onship trophy they racked up last sea-

Some of the returning seniors in- son. ♦

clude Connor Powers, Joseph Lombardo Senior Joseph Lombardo also added,

Sports News Sports and Matthew Weissheier, all of whom “We’ve got a great group of kids this have received Division I scholarships to year. Losing at the end of last season continue their baseball careers into col- was tough but it’s what motivates us lege. Respectively, University of Rhode now to achieve even more. The hard Island, New York Institute of Technolo- work in the off-season and in our prac- gy, and Hofstra University, are the tices is showing and there’s a lot of homes of the fields in which each will promise in our team as a whole come reside for the next four years. Other Domenick Ciardullo ‘14 intensely focuses on playoff time.” returning senior talents include the bat the game. The team currently stands at four

speed of Michael Ryan, the lights out wins and five losses but still with a pitching of Matthew O’Connor, and Coaches Alfalla, A’Hearn and Miles postseason that lies not too far away. By Rory Walsh’s power at the plate. are very optimistic about not only the continuing to grind and push their lim- The team is rounded out by juniors squad’s current progress but also the its, the Varsity Baseball team will un- Domenick Ciardullo and William Med- near future filled championship aspira- doubtedly be a top contender in Catho- itz, who are embracing the varsity level tions. lic high school baseball. with their clutch performances thus far, Shortstop and designated hitter, Jo-

Boys Volleyball Is Killing It! Caroline Barrick ‘14 ne word not in the vocabu- and that one was Chaminade’s. When chemistry. We call each other our lary of the Boys Varsity Vol- Kellenberg and Chaminade faced off at brothers and we truly are a big family.” leyball team is “defeat”. The Kellenberg on The future of O boys started the season with Wednesday, the season for the Boys success and are currently undefeated April 17, both Volleyball team is defi- with 6 wins and 0 losses, meaning a teams re- nitely looking like a vic- championship title is on the horizon. mained unde- torious one. With more From the first moment the ball feated. How- games coming up, the flew over the net, the boys knew it was ever, this had team continues to prepare going to be a successful season. In addi- to change. vigorously for each game. 2013 Spring tion to having skilled players for every Kellenberg Senior Varsity Captain, position, the boys know how to work emerged with Bobby Kovalsky, said, together. This successful combination the victory, “Even though we are un- has culminated in victory after victory. continuing defeated, we have contin- The team knows each other’s strengths their undefeat- ued to consider every and weaknesses because many members ed season. team a serious opponent. of the team have been teammates since Varsity Michael Fulop ‘14 spikes a volleyball over We have been trying all freshman year. Every member of the Captain Philip the net to score a point for Kellenberg. different line-ups in order team is hard working and loves volley- Bies ‘14 has to find the best combina- ball, which accounts for the triumphs the been on the team since freshman year. tions of the upcoming games. Most im- ♦

team has been having. He commented on the season and team portantly, we are constantly remember- Page 17 The season began with wins this year; “I personally love the team ing our loss in the finals last year, and over teams from Holy Trinity, St. John this year. I think we have a lot of talent are using it as a motivation to carry us to the Baptist, St. Francis Prep, and St. and a great shot at winning it all this the finals, and hopefully to a victory in Anthony’s. This meant they had beaten season. Not only do we have a lot of the championship this year.” every team in the league, except for one, talent, but we also have great team

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THE PHOENIXTHE 4 x 800 Wins Nationals Joseph Hinshaw ‘14 fresh Boys Varsity Spring to rank among the top six in the nation, York State Championship and maintain Track season began in but we slowly began to realize that we our title as National Champions. We March. Following its phe- actually had a chance at making number also hope to secure our place in Kellen- one. We had a couple of tough berg history by breaking some school Anomenal winter losses, but we didn’t let that records and by winning the Catholic season, the Boys discourage us, and we kept State Championship for the second time

Varsity Track team persevering and training.” in a row.” already looks very Clearly, this perseverance paid The perseverance and hard work of ♦

promising. off in the end for the group. the team are clearly evident, as well as News Sports The success of The winter season the determination on the track to win the the Boys Varsity had been very poignant and race. James Malebranche said, “We Track team over memorable for the champions. went into the 4x800 relay with the same the past season can James McQuade stated, “This mentality as we had in our previous be attributed to the season meant a lot to me. It races. We knew we had enough experi- unstoppable lead- was great to get on the 4x800 ence to execute our race strategy of ing team of sen- relay after training for four stacking the latter parts of our relay.” iors. The team con- years and growing as friends Dylan Murphy commented, “Our team

sists of James with the rest of my team. Win- strategy is simply to get stronger so we McQuade, Randall ning the National Champion- can be at our peak by the time of the Turner, James ship under Buckley’s coaching Championship Races. Being the anchor, Malebranche and was one of the biggest accom- I have to close the deal by pushing my- Dylan Murphy plishments of my self to use who are led by life.” Seconding his all my Coach Buckley. On statement, James energy to Saturday, February Malebranche ex- reach the 16, the four seniors pressed, “Winning finish line competed in the the championship as fast as Melrose Games. was a huge accom- possible Running a 3,200 James Malebranche strides to All plishment that and to do meter relay, they -American status in the 4x800 proved our hard whatever came out victori- relay work was worth it. it takes to ous with a new It was a fantastic win.” meet record time of 7:48:60. ending for our final indoor No matter However, the sky-high achieve- season of high school.” what their ments of the team didn’t stop with the Mr. Buckley reflected on strategy is, Melrose Games; at the New Balance how there was certainly no it surely is th Indoor National Meet, in the 168 Street lack of motivation among the working. Armory in New York City, the Fantastic team. He said, “The seniors The tri- Four once again outran the opposition in never let anything slow them umphs of

the 4x800 meter relay, winning the Na- down, and it really paid off McQuade, Spring2013 tional Championship. Finishing with a in the end with one of the Turner, time of 7:45.24, the team bested rivals best seasons we’ve ever had. Male- from Chaminade who finished only four The team shows no signs of branche -tenths of a second behind, making it a slowing down for the spring and Mur- tight race to the end. season.” phy have Considering the mastery shown by The four senior champi- brought the team in the 4x800 meter relay at the ons will be making a trip to Randall Turner pulls away from the pack pride and Melrose Games and in the National North Carolina at the end of on his way to National Championship vic- honor to Championship, it should come as no the season for the Outdoor tory. the Boys surprise that they hold the #1 overall Championships, where they Varsity ♦

national ranking for the winter track will compete to once again prove them- Track team. The team hopes that the Page 19 season. Of their success, Randall Turner selves worthy of being ranked as Na- victories of the winter season foreshad- commented, “The entire relay was com- tional Champions. The team is optimis- ow future wins to come. posed of returning seniors, and we knew tic that this spring season will be strong we had to finish our final season of in- like the previous one. Randall Turner door track strong. Our initial goal was explained, “We hope to claim the New

A-Ballin’ It Up

Sarah Massoni ‘14

his year’s Spring Pep Rally was hanging in the gym on the day of was filled with the sounds of the Blue went off with a bang, as ath- the pep rally. Miss Frisina, assistant and Gold team chants and screams of letes competed against each moderator of sophomore G.S.O., com- support for their captains. “The pep other in A-Ball, an original mented, “Pep rallies are not only bene- rally brings out the girls’ fun and com- Tgame invented by Kellenberg’s own ficial for athletes but also for non- petitive nature,” said Gold Captain Kara Coach Alfalla. It was an hour of fun Cramsie. Not only do the captains per- and games that had everyone, athletes form in the pep rally, but they also and non-athletes alike, cheering on participate in the traditional tug-of- their classmates. war. The winning team walks away A-Ball is a combination of basket- with fifty points toward their team’s ball and European handball. Each final score in the Blue and Gold com- team has five players and points can petition. After a strong struggle, Blue be earned by either throwing the ball emerged victorious. into the goal or shooting a basket. The The emcees chosen to host this games were a couple of minutes long, year’s pep rally were Carly Montgom- and whichever team had the most ery of the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team points at the end of their match went and Sean Farrell of the Boys Varsity onto the next round. Lacrosse team. Their purpose was to Each year the pep rallies are spon- commentate on the games going on sored by A.C.E, which stands for Ath- and to get the student body to partici- letes Cultivating Excellence. This club pate by cheering on their friends. They is run by Mr. Beyrouty and Mrs. Finn did an excellent job because no sooner Coach Alfalla, creator of A-Ball, refs this year’s and is made up of student athletes Spring Pep Rally as athletes attempt to bring the had the events begun, then the non- who have participated in at least two coveted championship A-Ball title to their spring athletes were cheering for the victories sports a year. A.C.E. is responsible sports team. of the athletes participating in the A- for choosing the themes of the pep Ball matches. The games were intense, rallies, deciding who the emcees will be athletes in that they get to support their and several times the team went into and creating commercials that are friends and cheer them on.” overtime to determine a winner. In the played over the morning announce- Two other highlights of the event end, it all came down to the Boys and ments. There have been several memo- were the annual Blue and Gold dance Girls Lacrosse teams against the Base- rable commercials advertising this pep and the Blue and Gold tug-of-war. Just ball and Softball teams. After several rally, including a parody of the well- as the pep rally began, the captains of minutes of fierce playing, the Boys and known AT&T commercial, featuring the Blue and Gold team were intro- Girls Lacrosse teams were named the Mr. Huggard and several students from duced, and they performed a fantastic champions of the 2013 Spring Pep Ral- the Latin School. A.C.E. members are dance accompanied by the cheers of the ly. also mentors for the sixth grade students crowd. “Pep rally shows how much The day was a huge success, filled at St. Martin de Porres Marianist bigger Blue is as a family and Gold is with fun and excitement for both ath- school. as a family and gets the girls pumped up letes and non-athletes. “The pep rallies G.S.O. also helped make the pep for the night of the show,” Blue Captain have a progressive goal,” Mr. Beyrouty rallies a success. For the spring event, Natalia Rincon said. The Blue and Gold said. “Know who the athletes are, go the sophomore division contributed show will take place on May 11, so all out and support them, and feel great flyers that were posted all over the of the girls were raring to go, dressed to about your school.” school, as well as a colorful banner that show support for their team. The gym

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