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Serving the Archbishop Mitty Community Volume 20 Number 4 April 2011 Monarchs Win It ALL

By Anay Dattawadkar & Arjun Ravishankar Sports Editors

SACRAMENTO—In the storied history of Archbishop Mitty Athletics, suc- cess has become almost an expectation. As such, making history is not an easy thing. On March 25, 2011, however, the Men’s Basketball team did what no Mitty Boys team had ever done: They won a State Championship. Before this year, the Monarch Basket- ball team had won seven WCAL Champi- onships dating back to 1979, advancing to the State semifi nals twice. Both of these times, in 2007 and 2008, the Monarchs fell in the State title game. However, the Monarchs were not ready to let that hap- pen again this year. Behind sophomore Aaron Gordon’s dominating performance, the Monarchs defeated Summit High School 53-50 in a nail-biter that came down to the very last minute. Things did not look good to begin the game as the Skyhawks began with a 7-0 run. The Monarchs worked hard to get open shots, but just could not make them. As Coach Tim Kennedy puts it “After the strong start from Summit, I was think- Photo Courtesy of Mr. Luie Lopez ing that even though they made a couple Archbishop Mitty’s Men’s Basketball team rejoices after winning the State Championship. of tough shots and beat us on a transition basket and a score off dribble penetration, own. The stage was set for a dramatic fi nish. As Younger says, “Since my teammates were having we just needed to stick to our game plan.” The Monarchs found themselves in deep foul trouble trouble making their shots, I knew I had to step up my game. Mitty, led my sophomore-sensation Gordon, was fi nally as senior guard Colin Wan, a key player on the offensive So, I was aggressive offensively and looked to score in any able to make something happen offensively, but it was obvi- side of the ball, ended up fouling out with two minutes left way possible to keep us in the game.” ous from the start that the matchup would be a tough one. in the game. Even worse, Gordon picked up his fourth foul And keep them in the game he did. On a night where Summit was led by power forward Dorian Cason, a early in the fourth quarter, forcing Coach Kennedy to sit it seemed the Monarchs could not catch a break from out- phenom in his own right. For a while, it seemed as if the his best player before he might foul out. side, the athletic forward drained several clutch midrange entire game was composed of Cason and Gordon going Senior Jason Anderson, Gordon’s replacement, played shots and was stellar on defense as well. Younger acted as back and forth, as both were dominant on both sides of the well in stretches, matching up with the bigger and stronger a stopper, stepping up with a key performance in the clutch. court. Gordon put up outstanding numbers, with 17 points Cason. Gordon left with the Monarchs up with six minutes Brandon White was responsible for handling the ball and a State championship-record 21 rebounds. But Cason to go in the game. The Skyhawks, sensing the Monarchs’ down the stretch and made a key free throw to put the responded , doing seemingly everything for Summit. As the weakness with Gordon sitting, went on a 9-2 run, tying the Monarchs up 51-50 with twenty seconds to go. However, fi rst half came to a close, the Monarchs led 26-19. game up at 50 with just under two minutes left. he missed the second of his two shots, and the Skyhawks The Monarchs began the second half impressively but Seniors Brent Younger and Brandon White would now had a fi nal possession with which to win the game... could never gain a comfortable separation from Summit, now play key roles as the game neared crunch-time. Younger who responded to each of Mitty’s shots with one of their especially stepped up in a very big way. see BASKETBALL in SPORTS on page 14

Looking Back: The Drowsy Chaperone By Tabitha Ahearn and Sankar Srinivasan time building the elaborate set. Staff Writers Senior Adrienne Eller says, “So many people are involved. Those who were able to experience Archbishop Mitty’s The The cast, the directors, and the crew work so hard to put the show Drowsy Chaperone, were treated to an exceptional rendition of up. It is a huge project.” the Broadway musical that debuted fi ve years ago. To bring the set plans to life, members of the Stage crew The show revolves around the animated narration of the devoted numerous hours to build the set. Though a lot of hard melancholy Man in Chair, who listens to the record of The work was involved, Stage Crew Manager, Senior Jenny Grich Drowsy Chaperone in order to cure his “blues.” The result is an remarks, “It was also very rewarding.” unforgettable sequence of impossible, yet hilarious events and It is through their dedication that the remarkable sets that memorable characters. Audiences were kept on the edge of their served as the foundation of the shows were created, and their seats waiting for the next laugh, not knowing whether it would work was highly praised by the Mitty community. come from the comical Man in Chair or one of the unique char- With The Drowsy Chaperone being the fi nal show of the acters in the musical he watches. year, it was the last for the numerous seniors. Many are torn Senior Trevor Bates, who portrayed the Man in Chair, calls between nostalgia for leaving their family in the Performing Arts the musical “quirky and jazzy,” and appreciates its “genius.” Department and the excitement of heading to college to continue Photos Courtesy of Mr. Luie Lopez Preparations for the show began almost two months before their theater career elsewhere. George (Trent Brunngraber) the actual performances. Prior to opening night, actors were Grich refl ects, “I will miss the amazing cast and crew mem- and the Chaperone (Annie Donahey) found running through their lines, while crew members spent bers… we have had some amazing times together… [and] I will see DROWSY, page 16 OPINIONS Opposing Viewpoints: US Intervention in Libya A DUTY TO SAVE LIVES A SPIRAL OF DISASTER By Eugene Woo but poorly-equipped rebels of East Libya By Kunal Patel realize that we poured hundreds of billions Staff Writer easily overcame government opposition, Staff Writer of dollars down the drain, lost thousands of seeming unstoppable as the movement American lives, and ruined our relationships It’s understandable that some Ameri- spread west. The Libyan intervention is not the ide- with the other Middle Eastern countries. cans balk at the idea of military intervention Unfortunately, the desert, with its wide alistic liberation of oppressed people that Instead of promoting another skirmish in Libya. To be honest, American military swaths of open expanse, is tank territory, President Obama is trying to portray. In fact, that could possibly entangle America in intervention in the superpower era has a where infantry can barely hide from the the evidence suggests that the American another war, America should focus on the spotty track record of controversial hit- powerful armor and invincible planes. Had effort is driven by our own short-sighted sluggish economy and unemployment, at and-runs sponsored by corporate interests the UN not stepped in with a no-fl y zone, interests and doomed to create more prob- the very least. Instead of focusing on foreign and bloody guerrilla affairs that have little the movement would likely be over, with lems than it solves. issues, America should focus on rebuilding tangible results. Perhaps this has fostered in millions dead in the Libyan Desert. Just a If America were truly interested in the economy and strengthening the public the American people an inherent fear of the no-fl y zone halted Gadhafi ’s machines, and pursuing action against the oppression by school system. The outstanding debt of foreign governments of their people, we over $14 trillion dollars, is surely enough would be intervening in Bahrain and Yemen, cause to re-assess involvement in another where civilians are also being slaughtered. Middle-Eastern confl ict. Instead, our past and current efforts show In addition, by taking military action in that we will only interfere to protect our eco- Libya without the agreement of Congress, nomic interests and overthrow our enemies. Obama appears to be acting against the Like Iraq, Constitu- Libya has tion and oil, and “ Although Obama’s rhetoric illegally its current about freedom and protecting ci- grabbing leader power. Muammar vilians is noble, it is not support- While Gadhafi is ed by the United States’ historical running a sworn for presi- enemy of and continued actions. dent, the United ” Obama States just as Saddam Hussein was. With explicitly stated, “The President does not Bahrain and Yemen, on the other hand, we have power under the Constitution to unilat- support their oppressive regimes, so US erally authorize a military attack in a situa- intervention is not forthcoming. tion that does not involve stopping an actual Although Obama’s rhetoric about or imminent threat to the nation.” Now, as freedom and protecting civilians is noble, it president, Obama seems to be going back on words, “military intervention.” Especially once more the rebels were able to push back is not supported by the United States’ his- his words to exercise an expansion of power with the recent Iraq debacle, Americans Gadhafi ’s forces. Should the rebels need a torical and continued actions. Our selective that he himself has said is unconstitutional. have begun to think of military use as need- strategic installation destroyed? One air intervention in Libya, rather than any other As the uprisings continue in the Middle less meddling, hidden imperialism, or even strike or cruise missile will suffi ce. With no African or Middle Eastern nation undergo- East, political facilitation, rather than mili- petty revenge. But it’s not that simple. risk to American servicemen and women, ing intense violence, suggests that there tary intervention is necessary to maintain Compared to our previous engagement intervention in Libya avoids the mistakes are other motives at stake—access to oil, our legitimacy as a democracy. If we involve in Iraq, Libya is different. The people of of Iraq while at the same time ensures the for the expansion of the executive branch, ourselves in all the entanglements of a Iraq never rose up and never called us. We success of the rebels. just went in, without the consent of the Besides curbing civilian deaths in people of Iraq. That’s one of the primary Libya, American intervention would prob- reasons for much of the world to see imperi- ably save lives by cutting the confl ict short. alist inten- And how tions in our can we invasion. Compared to our previous truly show But the “engagement in Iraq, Libya is an attitude people of of world Libya, the diff erent. The people of Iraq unity when common never rose up and never called we treat people Ameri- who rose us. We just went in, without the can lives up with consent of the people of Iraq. as worth small arms ” so much against more than tanks and airplanes and artillery, called the lives of non-Americans? The combined and still call for help. The people of the Arab might of NATO air forces has so far been world called and still call for help. enough to make sure that no civilian casual- They know we define ourselves as ties have occurred in the disabling of key and a military base to monitor the Middle revolutionary movement in the Middle East, the bastion of democracy, so how would it Libyan installations. East—a far cry from the noble goals that the fi nancial burden will doom America. look in the eyes of the world if we do not “‘I’m not gonna hold the French fl ag Obama preaches to the public. America needs to be smart when dealing support democracy? This is a chance to and kiss it,’ said Libyan-American Yaseen Even assuming the Obama adminis- with the Middle East, as to not elevate the prove to the world that Americans do in fact Kadura, who returned to Benghazi in late tration has noble motivations at heart, it is hatred and distrust that other countries have share concern for the success of democracy February to stay with his extended family. our military, not our rhetoric that catalyzes for America. within another nation; however, this is also ‘Because I do know that these countries efforts for peace. By solely acting with Thus, for true success in Middle East- a chance for America to show its coopera- act in their own interest. But what is the military force in Libya, rather than trying ern politics, it is imperative that we do not tion and respect for the rulings and requests alternative?’” Taken from Al-Jazeera, to facilitate peaceful negotiations between intervene militarily in Libya (and in turn of the U.N., something that has not been this quote shows just how the Arab world the rebels and Gadhafi , the confl ict takes cause serious damage to the country’s in- done in the past. perceives us. Always acting in our own place at the cost of American lives and a frastructure), but instead establish severe And no, this does not mean that Ameri- interests. But now they are asking for our sharp increase in the national debt. This war embargoes against those countries with the can ground forces will be sent into Libya. help, and its time America answered this feels all too similar to the Iraq War, where assistance of the UN and our other allies. The war in Libya will be fought by Libyans. request. Maybe we can show them that our we went in with supposedly noble intentions This, and not military intervention, is the In the fi rst few weeks of the war, the spirited interests do coincide. to free these “oppressed people”, only to better path to political change. April 2011 • Opinions Page 3 MIND-NUMBING TV By Danika Tatangsurja with a regu- and why of their resulting superiority complexes. Staff Writer lar punc- shouldn’t I Some shows feature easily-identifi able tropes tuality the blog out my and clichés—think Glee—that allow a viewer Guilty pleasures are on the rise. TMZ school at- criticisms to to believe they understand the gears turning blares the latest and not-so-greatest of the tendance of- the world? in a TV writer’s head. cult of celebrity, while reality television over- fice would And of Tabloid shows focus on the celebri- whelms any teen’s TiVo. Urban Dictionary envy. Peer course, it’s ties with tragedies of lives, who spiral into cites a guilty pleasure as “something you pressure damaging to substance abuse, alcoholism, nude pictures, shouldn’t like, but like anyway.” What else urges us to the broad- things we know we’re too good for (and could bring so many consumers to encourage remain on casting in- worse, too good to get caught doing). And so many facets of the media to turn to their the same dustry when how many Disney Channel sitcoms allow current states of violent anti-intellectuality? “I pages as discernment preteens to feel more mature than their age by know this show is stupid, but it’s so addicting/ our friends. and ridicule watching teenagers in high school act exactly fun to laugh at!” Sound familiar? Therefore, are the par- like they do? Our generation is marked by the media’s much of amount of This is not to say that television is some ironic newfound interest in itself. Character- television television- self-gratifying cesspool. However, even with izing this self-absorption is, for example, bends to our interests. watching. So what happens when the media, us refusing to submit to the media’s messages, that new wave of fi lms emphasizing that the We were raised to think ourselves above despised by a generation taught to think it it is already one step ahead, pacifying us by media is behind the pressures of drugs and television and its alleged foully-disguised shallow, has to sell itself to that same age allowing us to feel as though we have won alcohol. They argue that celebrities are the brainwashing intentions. In addition, You- range? this media literacy war. potential idols adolescents are exposed to Tube, Twitter, Tumblr, and the like have Television has responded to that rapidly- Our only casualty: “feel-good” television most frequently, and that, consequently, they infi ltrated our lives to further encourage the growing population of viewers who have used to make people feel good about them- have been brainwashed to think they must act everyone-is-a-critic mentality: if anyone can decided they must be able to see through the selves for being part of the great, heartwarm- like your average star. publicize their own footage, what’s so special media and identify its shallowness. Their an- ing species that is humanity. Now it makes Teenagers are a gold mine of a demo- about profession- swer: pretend their target audience is dumber people feel good about themselves for being graphic. We tune in to our preferred shows al, televised stuff, than they are in order to allow for the growth better than that.

On February 14, 2011, power-grab. PROTEST IN Wisconsin state workers And what is that and their fellow citizens history? began protests that would Let’s review: gain national, and even In the late 2000s a fi - international, media atten- nancial sector corrupted by virtu- AMERICA tion. These public work- ally unregulated greed and widespread fraud By Tyler VanValkenburg ers, including teachers and caused the U.S. to fall into a job-destroying Staff Writer nurses, were taking to the streets recession which went on to create worldwide pay has increased because their recently elected governor economic trouble. States such as Wisconsin had by an astounding 27%. Scott Walker and his Republican state made poor investments that were (deliberately) Overall corporate profits senate aimed to—and have succeeded mislabeled as secure. After the U.S. fi nancial have grown as well, with many in—making cuts not only to union benefi ts sector reaped the short-term profi ts from these businesses making larger profi ts but also to union rights. The budgetary transactions, investors (including Wisconsin) in 2010 than ever before. All of bill that they passed took away much of were left to deal with the mess as their ‘secure’ this while some states are trying to Wisconsin union’s collective-bargaining investments turned out worthless, and amid limit union power and reduce labor rights, effectively stripping the unions a national housing crisis, their economies benefi ts to teachers, policeman, of their power to fi ght for the interests of crumbled. and fi refi ghters. their workers. This is why there needs to The bargaining rights were cut after be a wholesale overhaul of our weeks of Republican government offi cials current politics. A change we can arguing that the ‘lavish’ lives of these pub- believe in, not just one sold by lic sector workers were plaguing the state a candidate on the road to the with debt. White House. The desire to ask for sacrifi ces from Now this may sound public sector workers is both natural and like I’m calling for revolu- reasonable in a state that, like many after tion, and that’s because, this recession, is short on cash. in a way, I am. The po- However, to turn this into an litical state of our nation opportunity to strip unions on both local and federal levels is an of their rights is unac- embarrassment, one that should not be ceptable, especially tolerated by a single citizen. The bal- given the recent ance of power in this land of the free economic his- So here we are today with our state and lo- has been shifted so far toward the wealthy tory that cal governments, pressed for money, just as in- that our government can no longer even led to dividual citizens are. Yet, instead of going after honestly claim that it represents our in- this those investment fi rms and deregulatory poli- terests—if it did, would so many of us be cies that landed the country in this enormous suffering while a small, but fi nancially mess, the government has done effectively powerful, section of society continues nothing toward this end and has instead shifted to rake in incalculable sums of money? its focus to attacking social programs and public The protesters in Wisconsin are the sector benefi ts—and now, in Wisconsin, to cut- perfect model for how to go about this ting union collective bargaining rights. change, and to any who say, “But they Wisconsin: Meanwhile, back in Washington, President failed,” I say nonsense. They received Obama has done little toward keeping his cam- international coverage. They fostered paign promises of signifi cant fi nancial regula- a constructive dialogue on this coun- tory reform. Instead, the man who ran on the try’s fi nancial state. They got me to A Model slogan “Change we can believe in” has fi lled write this article. his administration with corporate sympathiz- So please, fear not the current ers, lackeys, and profi teers. Obama’s pledge to balance of power; do not let the state “reign in Wall Street” has been revealed as an of things discourage you from ac- for the empty promise, as his administration continues tion. Instead, ask for this power to be the apparent merger of the people’s government removed from the pockets of the richest to the fi nancial sector. and placed back in the hands of the rest. Nation In fact, in the last year, while Ask this with great force and in even many have searched for work, CEO greater numbers, and you will be heard. Page 4 Opinions • April 2011 A QUESTIONABLE FAD Words with Friends Obsession

By Manosai Eerabathini health.” But don’t fret, you can easily regain and Max Dapkus traction with words like “buras, vitrics, and Opinions Editor and Staff Writer dux”—which I’m sure are all part of your everyday vocabulary as the average, or in The fi rst thing you do in the morning. the case that you’re playing WWF, far more What you do every 5 minutes in your 4th pe- superior high-schooler. riod math class. The last thing you do before We can agree with certainty that this app you go to bed. It’s perfectly natural, it’s your delivers a thrilling sense of academic achieve- move on Words with Friends (WWF). We’re ment whenever you one-up your friend all addicted to this with your exemplary highly academic grasp of the English app, which means language. But there’s far more to us than another beautiful a simple multi- component to WWF player version of that we have yet to the popular game, appreciate properly: Scrabble. Truth be The fact that we can told, my every day spend hours on this of existence in high game, while taking school depends on somewhat decent beating my rivals at breaks (no forced this game. continuous game- GOING AFTER YOUTUBE? I’m sure many play) and still enjoy of us feel guilty it with our friends is that we’re using truly remarkable. Feds to Criminalize Illegal our iPod touch- What high es, iPhones, and school student Droids to not pay doesn’t want to Streaming, Wiretap Suspects attention in class spend hours peering while we should at some tiny screen By Sneha Singh Well this is just fantastic. I’m abso- be learning. But of a handheld de- Staff Writer lutely positive that those involved in or- let’s face it, we’re vice while still tak- ganized crime would go onto the Internet not doing anything ing away the ben- The common image of the epidemic and publicly display their intent via a viral wrong. efi ts of an interactive of senioritis is basically a mindless drone YouTube video. When is the government We’re spend- social experience? sitting in front of the computer watching going to realize that criminals—those ing our time doing WWF delivers what the world’s most random videos on You- who can successfully execute something, something produc- popular video games Tube—doing everything possible to avoid and get away with it, no less—are very tive, something nowadays never fail that English paper or Mr. Nicoletti’s FRQs. intelligent people. Supporters of this bill educational, some- to promise—an en- However, if the legislation that makes are just kidding themselves if they believe thing beneficial joyable multiplayer “illegal streaming” a felony passes, you that wiretapping though this bill is going to our intellectual experience that in- livelihood. We’re could be committing a felony simply for to result in a decrease of organized crime. volves, rather than using the arsenal of vocabulary needed for excludes, your peers. watching a YouTube video. How ironic. Barack Obama, who once Scrabble, and combining that knowledge So what’s not to like? We’re improving Past references to the term “illegal taught Constitutional Law at the Univer- with an interactive social experience. We’re the friendships we already have, at times even streaming” usually meant that teens were sity of Chicago, argued against the Bush having fun with friends, while also learning making new ones (Hey, what’s your words using Limewire to get music, or download- administration’s justifi cation of wiretap- a great combination! with friends? Academicgod314? Oh, mine ing movies without paying, but with this ping. Oh, how times have changed. It So when your math teacher encourages is vocabwhiz911). And beyond that, we’re bill, something as small as streaming copy- amuses me how the man who campaigned you to memorize the latest theorem he intro- enhancing our understanding of the great Eng- righted material will constitute a felony. for “change” is readily willing to accept duced to the class, you can happily ignore lish language by learning a plethora (another One supporter of this bill states, George W. Bush’s antiquated solutions as him by placing the letters T-R-A-I-K together, word I picked up thanks to WWF) of new “Wiretap authority…would assist US law a result of his uncontrollable paranoia. But scoring you favorable points in WWF. What’s words. I’ll never regret the day I went to the enforcement agencies to effectively inves- unless our government learns to control its that, you don’t know what “traik” means? App Store and downloaded this life-changing tigate those offenses, including targeting fears, we’ll be stuck with this unproduc- Come on, just about every American teenager game. Never mind that I use another app to organized crime and the leaders and orga- tive, unreliable, and irresponsible law for playing WWF knows that this obscure word check whether or not certain words exist, I’ve nizers of criminal enterprises.” a long time. is defi ned as “to become ill or to lose one’s learned a lot about integrity through WWF.

GET OUT OF BED! Starting School Early By Jessica Dumov Having school start at 7:50 in the would probably have to go straight Staff Writer morning may be irritating, but it gives home to do homework and eat din- Beep! Beep! Beep! goes the us more time after school for friends, ner, and we all know how important alarm clock. It’s morning again, and sports, and homework. If school socializing is for teenagers. you have to go to school. Time to started later, we wouldn’t fi nish the In addition, a later start would drag yourself out of your nice, warm school day until 4 or 5 PM, then the make it impossible for many parents bed and get ready for a day of tests rest of the day would be more rushed. to drive. Besides causing a huge in- and note-taking. Understandably, Sports teams would only be able convenience, this would make even Mitty students hate getting up early to practice for about an hour before more students drive themselves to for school. Teenagers always want to shadows would grow longer and the school, making parking in the morn- sleep in, as Mitty students show by sun would set, ending any outside ing even more diffi cult and crowded. our love of late start days. activities for the day. The only other So there you have it; every cloud However, even though some alternative of practice before school has a silver lining, and waking up students wish school could start later would be undesirable as it would be early has a few. Knowing the benefi ts every day, beginning the school day too cold to practice outside of starting school early, perhaps you at 9 or 10 a.m. would cause major Also, it’s nice having a bit of time can learn to appreciate Mitty’s start problems, so our current schedule to spend with friends after school. If time, even if you still hate waking really is preferable. school ended later, then most students up early. Arts & Entertainment Behind the Scenes: A Look at Drowsy’s Costumes

Photos Courtesy of Steffi e Ko and Jonathan Reyes

By Alyssa Caban fl owing out from below her knees in a mermaid-style effect. Showing the most diversity Staff Writer throughout the show, Janet, always kept the audience captivated and curious as to what “Mix-ups, Mayhem, and a Gay Wedding.” As well as a fl apper dress, hoop-skirts, she would do or wear next. sequins, and lace wedding gowns? While Mitty’s The Drowsy Chaperone put the audi- Besides the infamous Janet van de Graaff, other characters also exhibited other as- ence in stitches with the impressive acting talents of the members of our Performing Arts pects of the 1920’s fashion trends. Mrs. Tottendale played by Melanie Mascarenhas kept Department, the wardrobes deserve a portion of the spotlight. a consistent trend of cap sleeves and dresses with hoop skirts. A wardrobe ranging from The casts of Mitty’s theater productions would not be complete without the assistance an embroidered yellow and purple fl oral fl oor-length dress to a pink dress with a rosette of Ms. Karen Brady, the leading character of the costume department. Ms. Brady is showed a similarity in the structure of her light, fl uid dresses in a variety of bright colors. responsible for the behind-the-scenes work, such as perfecting the costumes. Although a Concluding the show in a lacy wedding dress with exaggerated cap sleeves, Mrs. Tot- large portion of the apparel are re-used from previous productions, such as Cabaret and tendale ended her performance on a perfect note. The wedding gowns worn by all four of Thoroughly Modern Millie, many are rented from King’s Academy, Santa Clara Univer- the main female characters exemplifi ed popular choices in the twenties, with its emphasis sity, Theatre Works, and South Bay Theatre Company. For the ones unable to be rented on lace, cap sleeves and fl owy, layered bottoms giving an emphasis to a woman’s small or purchased, the multitalented Ms. Brady custom designs, produces, and does personal waist and extenuated curves. fi ttings herself. In regards to men’s trends of the 1920’s, the characters played by Ryan Ballard, Gabriel “It’s Janet, It’s Janet! It’s Janet van de Graaff.” Playing the starlet, showgirl Janet van Gonzalvez, Kyle Jackson, Trent Brunngraber, and Markus Foote sported pleated, crisp de Graaff, Adrienne Eller wore everything from silk pajamas to nautical shorts and top. suits and tuxedos with slicked back hair. The boys mainly kept it simple and plain with Making her fi rst appearance in a red fl apper dress, Janet truly exuded the liberating side deep neutral colors, while the extravagant and confi dent character of Aldolpho was given of women’s fashion in the 1920s. As a way to defy the restrictions of Prohibition and the a cape and bold colors for contrast. Lastly, Trevor Bates, as the Main in Chair, featured a previously restrictive Victorian era, women of the period lifted their hems, lowered their more comfortable and relaxed look, with his corduroy pants and wool jacket. necklines, and transitioned from corsets to fl owing silhouettes. With dozens of costumes worn throughout the show, the number of costume changes Another popular trend of fl appers of the twenties was short hair, as women turned to- ranged from eleven to an average of three changes for each member of the ensemble. This wards a more boyish appearance. While Adrienne wore a short, curly wig, Davelyn Couch, placed a great amount of responsibility on Christina Collins, Monica Goff, and Audrey who plays the ditzy character, Kitty, fl aunted a straightened, blunt, and shockingly blonde Moore, Drowsy’s costume crew. short wig. Different styles of hair emerged, including new methods of curling, perm, and What audience members do not see is the amount of effort and number of people in- hair coloring allowing women to create the looks that they desired. The new fashion styles volved in making the characters come to life and believable. Matching each role with the made a statement: women were ready to rebel. costumes that will best complement their character traits and personality ties the characters Flapper icons of the twenties such as Clara Bow, Colleen Moore, and Louise Brooks into their settings. Since The Drowsy Chaperone parodies the social scene of the 1920s, can easily be identifi ed as inspirations for the trends, especially in the “Show Off’ number. the costumes are fl ashy, sultry, and, overall, quite over-exaggerated. Janet ends the show with a bang in a white lace-embroidered wedding gown with tulle The show could simply not go on without these costumes. Mitty’s Sketch Team: Back from the Drawing Board By Trevor Bates of its identity that has been changed. troupe that focused on fully improvised musicals. Staff Writer The group has undergone several changes—most Also, being part of the group became more of a notable: its size, its cast members and its conceptual ba- commitment than it was last year, which meant more It may be counter-intuitive to see all eleven members sis. What—just last year—was labeled “Lucky 13” and rehearsals, lengthier rehearsals, and a more consistent of the goofy “Pardon My French” rehearse every Tuesday featured 17 members performing solely sketch comedy is rehearsal schedule. and Thursday morning with such diligence and serious- now “Pardon My French” and features 11 cast members Commenting on this change and its impact, Diana ness. However, the project the team is tackling this month performing improvisational comedy, a full-scale come- Pawell, one of the group’s veterans, said “we spent a calls for members to work exceptionally hard. dic musical, and (as many saw in the Fall show) sketch lot more time refi ning our sketches for our fall show.” Mitty’s “Pardon My French” is creating an original comedy. Generally, it seems cast members certainly do not mind musical entitled After Ten Years in Siberia (a title that was “With so many members of the original ‘Lucky 13’ this change. literally chosen out of a hat of audience suggestions at the sketch comedy group graduating last year, it seemed to “It’s a great way to start the morning. It honestly fall sketch show) that is set to open at the end of the month. be the right time to give sketch comedy a new identity on makes the day so much more fun and worthwhile,” says The project, for all cast members, is exciting and campus and focus on multiple areas of improvisation and Christina Moore, a sophomore member. frightening—frightening, because the team has a month to comedy writing,” says Mr. Santana, the group’s “coach.” “The rehearsals are something I look forward to every throw together an entire show (complete with singing and Plans to expand the group’s comedic breadth, for Mr. week. It’s a great way to start the day and get the creative dancing), wholly independent of outside help; exciting, Santana, were not limited to mere surface alterations, but juices fl owing,” says senior Matthew Tokuno. because there is a new level of creative freedom implicit included amending the group’s foundational aspects as Changes in the group have been accepted well by in the endeavor. well—things that were not necessarily seen by audiences. members and audiences alike, as so many can attest to, This is the fi rst year that the sketch comedy team has Thus, rather than influence for the group being and are certainly serving to improve the group dynamic ventured beyond the bounds of simple sketch comedy derived exclusively from the Chicago comedy troupe, and performance. (which, for those who do not know, is essentially what “Second City,” Mr. Santana introduced the sketch comedy Be sure to catch After Ten Years In Siberia on April SNL does). Indeed, the group’s name is not the only facet team to “Baby Wants Candy”, another Chicago comedy 29 at the Kinkade Theatre! Page 6 Arts & Entertainment • April 2011

By Ashley Rodarte Dubstep Revolution Staff Writer Music is constantly changing, and for this ggeneration, dubstep and by the early 2000s musicians began creating and performing dubstep is the newest transformation. You can recogni music in small music scenes. It did not start becoming popular in the US until in movies, and on the radio more than you could b recently. The broadcast of this music has spread rapidly using social networking form of electronic music that revolves around warpe sites and other electronic media. Recently, both Bellarmine and Presentation voices,voices, intense bass, and rhythmic drum patterns. It mixes with pop, High schools have scheduled electronic mixers with dubstep DJs. More art- reggae,reggae, rap, and rock music. The more catchy aandn original the song ists are using electronic beats to appeal to this generation whose music now is,is, the better the Dubstep mix sounds. revolves around this genre. Local DJ Jake Baumer, who has playe Baumer admits, “Lately, there seems to be more and more people becom- venues using Dubstep, as well as electronelectronici and house music, ing interested in dubstep music and some people already love it. It creates states, “I fi nd that when I make dubstep I an atmosphere where they can just let loose.” The infl uence of this music is the time to create a sound that is uniquniqueu and has a diverse powerful. The strong basslines, gripping drum patterns, and the mixing of dis- pattern. If you don’t change it up, it becomes extremely torted voices prove to be overwhelmingly engaging to many fans and listeners. repetitive and doesn’t sound ve Some popular mainstream DJs that use dubstep in their music are Dead- Many songs seem to have similar beats, mau5, Skrillex, and Bassnectar, among others. Deadmau5, a Canadian DJ, is the wh most commonly known DJ that uses dubstep. To many, Deadmau5’s dubstep to fi nd an impressive sounds fl ow more smoothly because he usually produces more electronic and ddubstep song—an house music. Skrillex’s dubstep involves more high-pitched sounds that have obstacle that many a faster tempo than most dubstep sounds. As for Bassnectar, a local DJ from DJs face. San Francisco, his sounds are distinctive from most. His music has a variety of This genre sounds—each song’s sound varies in speed; he calls his techniques of dubstep, originated in the “omni-tempo maximalism, an amalgamation of every sound I’ve ever heard, United Kingdom mixed with ultra wicked basslines.” Dubstep will no doubt turn out to be one in the late 1990s, of the identifi ers of our generation.

The Importance of Being 3-D By Christina Collins Staff Writer There’s a scene in the cult classic fi lm Back to the Future II, where protagonist however media attention proves this hypothesis wrong with every theatrical release. Marty McFly wanders around the futuristic streets of 2015 only to run into a crudely Is 3-D just a marketing gimmick, or is it a viable source of entertainment with drawn, holographic projection from the movie Jaws 19: 3D. With this scene, director longevity in its future? Robert Zemeckis pokes fun at the 3-D fad from 1989 by blowing it up to ridiculous There’s no doubt that 3-D is a defi nite source of revenue; recent reports show that proportions. Is the proposed satire too incredibly far off 3-D fl icks ring in 33% of total domestic ticket sales. Yet from modern trends, however? while a 3-D movie or television program may prove to be A new craze has taken the world by storm. From movie an incredible experience to watch, it certainly does not come theaters to home media systems, contemporary society cheap. 3-D movie tickets can range from an additional $2 just can’t get enough of three-dimensional entertainment. to $5 more due to the fact that the theaters have to buy a Whereas 3-D media is a fairly old concept that wanes in surplus of those unfortunate-looking 3-D glasses in order and out of popularity every 15 years or so (used mostly in to enhance the viewing capacities of the moviegoer. Subse- cheesy theme park rides), it seems that this time around, 3-D quently, 3-D TV does not run much cheaper; 3-D TVs were entertainment is here to stay. Many theatrical movie released originally priced as $4,000 in cost, although current prices in the past few years has a 3-D or Real-D counterpart, and have declined to around $2,000. It’s a shame how costly 3-D TVs are starting to slowly integrate into homes across this trend is, yet people continue to buy into it. America. Prominent gaming corporations are beginning to 3-D will either develop into a larger entity or fade away manufacture their platforms in 3-D as well—namely Nin- into obscurity, and only time can tell what will happen to tendo’s newest creation, the 3-DS, which set sales records this strange global phenomenon. Plans for the future seem after its March 27 release. bright for the genre: Apple plans to launch the iPhone 5 as a The media’s recent love affair with the stereoscopic 3-D device and Lucasfi lm announced the summer re-release illusion began in 2003 with Spy Kids 3-D, yet it burst onto the mainstream fi lm scene of the Star Wars franchise in 3-D as well, just to name two. D with the release of James Cameron’s masterpiece Avatar in 2009. Since then, numerous Advances in technology have the capability to bring 3-D to another level in the blockbuster titles have followed suit, proving that 3-D is not just for kids anymore. future. As 3-D media continues to expand, there is a growing chance society will not Critics speculate that the newest obsession has long overstayed its welcome; be doomed to teen movie clichés of the 1980’s. Hopefully. Sequels, Sequels, Sequels

By Diana Pawell Staff Writer

The sequel is one of the hardest things long-awaited fi nal chapter of J.K. Rowling’s We always need the new, the fresh, the excit- to do when it comes to the movie industry. epic series will fi nally arrive in Harry Potter ing and thought-provoking. Inception, one of Success is often elusive, and actors, directors, and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, signifying the most trumpeted movies of last year, for and writers must work together to produce the end of an era. High on the list of sum- example, relied very heavily on tight writing fresh ideas from an already-used plot base. mer blockbusters also include Pirates of the and suspense rather than a recycled and reused And while some sequels are wildly popular, Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, featuring and plot. And we want new and dangerous: we like others fall fl at—very fl at. focusing on the fantastic Johnny Depp, repris- risky. It could either be fantastic or a fl op, but Soon the theaters will receive an on- ing his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, as well most audiences are open-minded and want to slaught of almost nothing other than sequels. as the third chapter of Transformers: Dark of be along for the ride. We are enticed to fi nd Opening mid-April is Scream 4, which will the Moon—noticeably missing Megan Fox. out more about the unknown and discover new rehash again the plotline based on the Woods- Family friendly Kung Fu Panda 2 and Cars ideas and ways of looking at the world—not boro murders, in which a ghost-masked killer 2 guarantee that all age groups will have their to watch again something that may or may not terrorizes innocent people. Despite the huge fi ll of sequels. have been good the fi rst time around. success of the fi rst Scream in 1996 earning Also, the superhero franchise is being When I hear that a sequel is in theaters, over $173 million, this sequel does not in- raised from the grave yet again with the instead of being fi lled with anticipation, I am duce any high hopes for its originality or its upcoming prequel X-Men: First Class, and more fi lled with disappointment (save the content. Likewise, Final Destination 5 seems remakes with Superman: Man of Steel, and Harry Potter series, of course). Sometimes determined to drag the same premise through potentially another Batman Begins in the films function more as works of art, and the mud again in hopes of a good turnout. works as well. should be left alone after created—not picked And of course, one cannot ignore the huge What the fi lm industry needs is to put an apart in the hopes of fi nding some piece that names of sequels coming out this summer ear to its people. In this day and age, we as one can attempt to repaint and resell to people that will be sure to bust the box-offi ce. The an audience get bored quickly—very quickly. as something new. April 2011 • Arts & Entertainment Page 7 Monarch Critics Femme Fatale Angles By Andy Vo By Eugene Woo Staff Writer Staff Writer

Britney Spears certainly has another After a too long hiatus, The Strokes returned hit to the music scene with their fourth studio album, F While her previous album Angles. Two years in the making, the album has CircusC had some fantastic tunes, the enticed fans of the beloved band, who have won albuma wasn’t exactly the follow up that numerous awards and been labeled as one of the fa best indie-rock bands of the decade. The Strokes haven’t disappointed this time around, theth perfection that was Blackout. even though the recording for the album was done piecemeal over a long period of time. Britney has certainly evolved over Many of the members had embarked on side projects during their hiatus, and returned to th the band with brand new ideas. As a result, the album has an experimental nature, much ateda an album that combines all of her like every new Linkin Park album. s Within the album, the band showcases its musical variation, adopting various dubstepd infl uence to create what some styles. While adopting their old minimalist setup with little synthesizing, The Strokes aare labeling “Dub-Pop.” Lyrically, noth- managed to create distinct new pieces, experimenting with new production techniques ing is new from Britney, and as usual and adding in new sounds to their impressive and demonstrated repertoire. The fi rst the songs are about her nighttime escapades and dancing to the break of dawn —but single released, “Under Cover of Darkness,” was a minor hit in the mainstream, and honestly, nobody cares. Britney has never been known for thought-provoking lyrics; she a rabid hit for Strokes fans. Resembling work from their debut album, Is This It, the just wants to have fun and let listeners have a good time with her. single raised everyone’s hopes for the eventual album release. When the album hit the On this album, her voice utilizes the magic of auto-tune, vocoder and various other shelves, it was immediately apparent that this was not simply a return to the successful vocal processing machines, but it surprisingly never seems overdone. With a pleasant roots of the band. blend of her natural vocals and computerized voice, the album’s tracks never seem to While some songs were reminiscent of the band’s fi rst, extremely well-received get too annoying (I’m staring straight at you, T-Pain). Executive producer Dr. Luke did album, many songs explored a greater instrumental exercise, sometimes abandoning the an excellent job of combining catchy melodies with irresistible dance beats that ulti- vocal-heavy moments of the past. The classic Strokes prominent and catchy bass lines mately makes for Britney’s best album to date. The fi rst single “Hold It Against Me” is were seen again throughout the album, complemented with unconventional harmonies an aggressive club-banger that features a dubstep dance break of epic proportions. The in the guitars. Other songs retained Julian Casablancas’ trade-mark poorly enunciated song is a great representation of Britney’s new edgier yet polished sound. vocals and indie feel. Overall, the album sounded like it was titled, like Angles. Many But part of what makes her album great is that is isn’t strictly composed of club songs featured discordant motifs, such as the opening riff of “Under Cover of Dark- bangers. Britney has never been great at ballads but dips into softer territory on mid-tempo ness.” Songs ranged from a heavier, grinding sound to the lighter, less cluttered sound. songs like album highlight “Trip To Your Heart.” While still very much danceable, the Every song had different chord progressions and themes, just as expected from The song feels lighter and provides a slight respite to the legions of club-thumpers. The ru- Strokes, never one to blend in with the all-too-similar styles of pop and pop rock. mored third single “I Wanna Go” is a fl irty dance-fl oor anthem that is absolutely dynamic Always one of the more creative bands in the rock scene, The Strokes have cement- and features the brilliant use of a whistle that will be stuck in one’s head for days. The clear ed their reputation with another solid album. Hardcore fans will be satisfi ed by some of album standout would be a track titled “Trouble For Me.” Britney’s distinct voice really the familiar styles in the new album, while their distinct but catchy instrumentation and lends itself to the bass driven euro-dance quality of the song. Her sharp and sassy delivery captivating vocals will attract the average indie or rock fan. The Strokes have made a on the verses show exactly how and why Britney will always be on top of the charts. more than satisfying return with Angles. After a long and painful wait. Femme Fatale is more polished, more edgy, and more fun than any of her previ- ous efforts. It’s time to put our judgments aside and not hold it against her. This album shows growth and maturity and slays all of the current pop competition. So come a little closer and let Britney whisper in your ear. She has something to say, and you just might like it. Paul By Thomas Soares Vices and Staff Writer

Virtues Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have By Shivali Singh teamed up for a third time to bring sci- Staff Writer ence fi ction nuts this parody, yet celebration, of Sci-Fi movies. Paul is about two British Sci-Fi nerds named Graeme Willy and Clive Gollings (Pegg and Frost) who meet an extra-terrestrial named Paul while driving to Roswell, New Mexico. Nick Frost’s character is fl uent in Klingon and trying to become a Sci-Fi Three years after the release of their comic book writer, and Pegg plays his best friend and illustrator of their comic books. second studio album, Pretty. Odd., Panic! at They are on vacation in America to visit Comic-Con in San Diego and tour famous the Disco is now back (with the much loved exclamation point reinstated in their name) UFO hot spots like Area 51 and Roswell. with a bang in the form of Vices & Virtues. Following the loss of two key members, Apart from an awkward confrontation with a couple of irate Ryan Ross and Jon Walker, over creative differences, the group moved in the direc- ce tion that Brendon Urie had envisioned: a better appeal to pop music. While Vices does s succeed in this goal, it also makes a return to the more theatrical aspect of their debut al- turned upside down. Paul not only has Rogen’s voice, but he has all bum, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. This musical shift has the approval of many Panic! ke fans who felt that Pretty Odd was not adequately consistent with the band’s character- Superbad and Pineapple Express. He curses and has terrible hygiene.iene. istic fl amboyant style. Though the fl amboyance is more muted and mature, as the band Although seeing an alien act like this is an original and funny concept,ncept, members are, there is still that defi nite Panic! at the Disco touch. the comedy never fully develops and a lot of the same jokes are uusedsed The group’s style is not the only high point of the new album. Their lyrics, as they continuously. The funniest characters in the movie are the support-rt- never have, do not disappoint. The entire song “The Ballad of Mona Lisa” is a play on ing actors including Jason Bateman and Sigourney Weaver, makingng the famous da Vinci portrait. Urie sings, “He senses something, call it desperation—an- a cameo appearance. Kristen Wiig also shines as Simon Pegg’s other dollar, another day. And if she had the proper words to say, she would tell him ’s ‘cause she’d have nothing left to sell him,” depicting the famous woman as over- g whelmed by tragedy and depression in a manner that screams Panic!. itself is also very predictable, especially if you have seen E.T. The album is a mix of varied beats and tempos, from the numerous fast-paced The funniest jokes in the movie happen when Paul explains tracks like “Let’s Kill Tonight” to the slower “Always”. The tracks on the album fl ow why he is on Earth and his relationship with Steven Spielberg. well, with each song melding with the others while still retaining a unique sound. Because Paul is loaded with jokes that reference not only fi lms Particularly noteworthy songs on the album are “Memories,” which is an anthem of like Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Aliens, the loss of young love and “Sarah Smiles,” which makes the interesting transition from - swingy, bluegrass-esque to darker and more angst-fi lled. The song opens with optimism ing and funny a fi lm for people who aren’t science fi ction geeks. If at the prospect of Sarah bringing love into the speaker’s life, but he realizes that through you are a fan of the Pegg and Frost movies Shaun of the Dead andd her lying, she will only bring him heartbreak. Also unique is the introductory music of Hot Fuzz, you might also be disappointed because Paul rly as “Nearly Witches,” which makes itself a solid beat out of a slightly eerie melody. clever, accessible, and laugh-out-loud funny as those two movies.. My All in all, Panic! at the Disco has made an strong comeback, hopefully with much recommendation is to go see Paul if you love science fi vies more good music to come. and want to enjoy Seth Rogen’s style of comedy. d for Tho oo ugh F When it comes to t maintaining mental health, people need a true balance of Omega 3 and Omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids to feel normal. Unfortunately, in most of the Western world there is an abundance of Omega 6 but a lack of Omega 3 fatty acids being consumed. This fat imbalance directly affects the structure and substance of all membranes in the brain. Specifi cally, foods rich in saturated and trans fats should be avoided. Saturated fats found in foods like chips, fries, and bacon decrease the fl exibility of cell membranes in the brain and other parts of the body. This in turn deprives the brain of nutrients that create essential connections--neurons and neurotransmitters. Additionally, foods fi lled with trans fats from hydrogenated oils may be the most damaging to mental health since they are not natural at all, but were created by scientists in a lab to sustain the shelf-life of foods. It is evident that the further food gets from its original form, the worse it is for brain health. However, there are many foods that are benefi cial to mental health. Foods that are rich in crucial nutrients include: 1. Fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines): rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are essential for brain function 2. Whole grains (oatmeal, whole-grain breads, and brown rice): reduce the risk for heart disease, promoting good blood fl ow (cardiovascular health) to the organ system which, includes the brain 3. Blueberries: help to protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. 4. Avocados: contain “good” fat, also known as monounsaturated fat, which contributes to healthy blood fl ow. A lower blood pressure promotes brain health because hypertension is a risk factor for the decline in cognitive abilities 5. Nuts and seeds (fl axseed, walnut, almonds, cashews, peanuts, sunfl ower seeds, sesame seeds): contain vitamin E, and higher levels of vitamin E correspond with less cognitive decline as you get older

It is important to remember that none of these foods (or any other food, drink, or supplemental drugs) will produce any “miracles” overnight. Rather, the foods listed should be consumed consistently in moderation over time along with a healthy diet to produce optimum results.

By Katrina Vokt Staff Writer When you think of hypnosis, you prob- ably imagine a magici swinging a watch in fr of someone’s face, wa ing for them to fall asl so they can control wh they think and how the feel. This is often the w

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By Kate Coffey Kate By movies and TV shows however, it can be use practically as well. During Halloween Haunt at Great Americ a hypnotist named Dav Hill takes about twenty volunteers from the audience, hhasas them close theirr eyes as he speaks slowlywly and tells them to relaxrelax,, and then tellsells ththemem they are onn a horse, or that theyy are Brit- ney Spears,s, and they actually behaveehave in the way they aarere told. At fi rstt glance, onee would as- sume they are simply By PujaStaff Subramaniam Writer actors. This, of course, doesn’t have muchh aid memory as a quick fi x. Using a short poem, acronym or clever By Kayla Uribe phrase can make memorizing Staff Writer things a lot easier and help improve memory. The brain Now, don’t get me wrong. I, like every other student, has an easier time remembering relish each opportunity that I get to sit down the night before a something you fi nd interesting test and study a text book for hours upon end. And every day, versus something arbitrary. This I hope and pray that one of my fellow classmates will inform is why, for some individuals, me of a quiz I have next period, so I may have the chance to listening to music is benefi cial try to memorize as many vocabulary defi nitions as possible. while they study—it stimulates Yet, despite these “passions” of mine, I cannot help but jump consciousness, thus improving at the idea of a photographic memory, envisioning the endless brain function. conveniences granted by such a mental skill. As for expanding memory over the long-term, many Photographic memory is defi ned as the ability to recall suggest genuinely focusing. It takes eight seconds to transfer images, sounds, or objects with extreme accuracy and detail. something from short term memory to long term. Relating It’s like looking at a page in a book, then being able to recall information and creating connections in your brain make every word of it. The chances of you having it, or anybody things easier to remember. Many researchers suggest healthy you know for that matter, aren’t the best. Less than 10% of the diets and exercising to remove plaque and increase blood fl ow population have this memory capability, causing doubts in its to the brain. Stress and sleep are also factors that impact your very existence. Children tend to have this ability but lose it capacity to recall information. with age. Taking the time to working out your brain with mentally But like any extraordinary ability, an extensive memory stimulating activities—like crossword puzzles or Sudoku—is isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. A problem often associated with helpful as well. The Free Recall approach may come in handy photographic memory is that the individual often absorbs for an upcoming test or quiz: studying a list of words and information abnormally. They absorb irrelevant data, creating then covering them and rewriting them later is great practice problems in recalling selective details, or diffi culty forgetting to aid recollection. Paired associate learning—associating troubling matters. one specifi c word with the other—can improve absorption Do not give up hope, though. There are several ways to and recollection of information, too. With all these methods improve your memory for “surprise” vocabulary quizzes, or available, you can enhance your memory to its full potential, even for remembering why you went to the kitchen despite reaching a point where you will be able to remember this not being hungry. A mnemonic device is a tool many use to article for the rest of your life. ON THE

of a practical use, but - there are other ways thatt an hypnosis can used to endd ront a bad habit or peek into ByBy SarahSararah BaylisBayylis ait- someone’s psychologicalal StaffStaff WrWriteriter leep problems. hat There are at least tenn ey hypnotherapists in San way Jose alone, and one of in those, called “Quit Smok-k- ; ing with Hypnosis,” is five d minutes down Saratoga from Mitty. All of these n offi ces for hypnotherapyy ca, help patients cope with ve a multitude of problems y such as anxiety, Obsessiveive CoCompulsivempulsive DiDisorder, dde-e- pression, divodivorce,r stress,s, smoking, and wweight loss.ss. In order to be hhypnotized,ed, oonene must wanwantt to be hyp-yp- notizenotized,d, and mmust believeeve that one can bbe hypno-- tized. FurtherFurthermore,m onee musmustt be cocomfortablemfo andnd rerelaxed.laxed. The poppopularity andnd success ooff hypno- titismsm shshows thatt iitt ccouldo be a rereal and vi-i- aable way of dealingng with anyy kind of mmental is-s- susue. Page 10 Photography • April 2011

Christopher Loos How did you start your interest in photography? I started taking pic- tures on family vaca- tions so that I could share the unique memories at family gatherings, but I re- ally got into photography during a middle school photography course.

Why did you choose the photos you submitted? I feel that these photographs repre- sent some of my best work and ex- press the variety and creativity found within my photography.

What do they say about your style? I prefer capturing moments in the real world as they happen rather than staging or setting up shots, and I think that these photographs demonstrate that aspect of my pho- tography.

What three words would you use to describe your style? Natural. Impulsive. Creative Through the Lens: Monarch Photography

Miriam Willis How did you start taking pictures? My dad used to travel the world as a photographer. His pictures are all over the house and I’ve been playing with his cameras since I was little. Only recently have I started to get more involved.

What do they say about your style? My style, if anything, captures the beauty behind the reality of the image.

What three words would you use to describe your style? Never ending changes.

What intrigues you about photography? What intrigues me about photography is that it is mystifying, deceiving, breath- taking, anything one can want it to be. It’s happiness. April 2011 • Photography Page 11

Above: “The Bristlecone Pine forest is the oldest forest on earth. This tree in particular has been on the same hillside for nearly three thousand years. I felt that a photograph shows a single instant of this tree’s nearly immortal life.” —Zane Moore, Junior Left: “I took this photo in a small fishing village in Cinque Terre off the northwestern coast of Italy. It’s one of the most beautiful and charming places I’ve ever been.” —Kaitlin Perata, Senior

Above: “Being a huge baseball fan my entire life, I like to represent my passions through my photography. This macro shot of a baseball bat is appealing to the eye due to its linear pattern.” —Michael Sywyk, Senior

Right: “I went through a lot to take this picture—it took over 200 shots to get it perfect— but it turned out exactly how I wanted. The colors are contrasting and vibrant; plus the texture on the rocks makes for a very interesting picture.” —Kirby Erdman, Senior

Like what you see? Want to be a part of The Monarch’s next issue? Send in a request to [email protected], and you could be featured in the next issue!

Above: “This picture was taken after a 2-hour long hike. It represents the feeling of ac- complishment that comes with finishing a task.” —Derek Block, Senior Justice Awareness Profi les IN Justice Revolution in Egypt: A New Chapter By Makoto Lalwani transition of power. The army is a secular organization, Staff Writer meaning Islam likely will not play a crucial role in the upcoming reforms. This is further upheld by the fact 2011 has been a year of revolutions—in three that the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt’s most prominent months, protests have already broken out in countries religious group, has not yet played a prominent role such as Yemen, Bahrain, and Libya. However, amongst in this revolt (though clashes between Christians and all of these budding revolutionaries, one nation in par- Muslims have broken out amidst the turmoil). ticular stands out. The most populated Arab country, So why is this revolution important? Much like how the site of countless numbers of Western interventions, the Tunisian revolution inspired Egypt to take action, Spotlight On the bridge (in more than one way) between Northern the door is now open for other countries to further the Africa and the Middle East: Egypt. movement. Could Algeria, which has been in a “state of Shepherd: Let’s recap. Follow- emergency” since 1992, ing the successful revolt take action against its An Interview With Angela Hodge in Tunisia, which over- autocratic president and By Heather Lee threw Ben Ali, the Egyp- fi ght to combat its unem- Staff Writer tian public was aroused ployment crisis? Or could to stand up against its protests break out in Iran, What is Shepherd? own leader, President where the people have Shepherd is a student organization moderated by Ms. Hosni Mubarak, who been brutally politically Salmon and led by myself and Andre Adricula. It was had been in power for suppressed by a theo- organized through Campus Ministry in order to use more than 30 years. At cratic government? The education to address issues related to students being fi rst, Mubarak adamantly shift in administration refused to relinquish his in Egypt itself may also marginalized. In the past, Shepherd has hosted edu- power, using methods have consequences for cational forums to on topics like teenage depression, ranging from shutting the Western world. Egypt body image, and cutting. This year’s focus for Shep- down the Internet to having the army administer tear has been the United States’ chief ally in the Middle East; herd is supporting our gay and lesbian students. gas and gunfi re on rioters. with Mubarak gone, how will the new Egyptian govern- However, the Egyptian population refused to give ment react to American interference within the region? What is Shepherd’s mission? in to either Mubarak’s violence, or his false promises And last but not least, what implications does the to leave offi ce and incorporate a peaceful transition of revolt in Egypt have for its relations with Israel? Will Shepherd’s core mission has always been to ensure power. After two weeks of failing to stop the collapse of the new government end the 30-year long peace that that every Mitty student always has access to a com- his regime, Mubarak himself fi nally gave in. On Feb. 12, Mubarak had sustained before his departure? munity where they are genuinely accepted, respected he resigned from the presidency and left Cairo for good. Such questions remain largely unanswered—for and appreciated. This year, we have been actively What’s next for Egypt? The country is currently be- now. But the Egyptian revolution signals the triumph of campaigning to make the entire school and student ing administered by the Supreme Council of the Armed the public against an autocratic government, a victory environment more like Shepherd’s – all-welcoming, Forces—in other words, the army. But this is not to say for democracy and a blow to corruption. all-loving and all-respecting – by reaching out to the that Egypt will spiral into a military dictatorship. In fact, In today’s world, nations are so closely intertwined wider student community and reminding them that rather than taking advantage of its newfound power, the in a complicated web of affairs that one movement can army has promised to grant free elections and support every single Mitty student (and every single human) is lead to another, and then another, creating a domino constitutional reform. effect of change. worthy of respect. An ambitious goal, but something On March 20, the Egyptian public voted to approve We can only hope that the future bodes well for we believe Mitty as an institution should perpetually a number of constitutional amendments designed to Egypt, as the choices that its people will make will not be working towards. quickly usher in new elections and provide a smooth only affect itself, but also much of the rest of the world.

Why was Shepherd formed? Was there an event that sparked the club’s formation? Libya in Turmoil No event in particular. However, the national atten- By Varun Agarwal of near-destitution. The only thing keeping Libya from tion drawn to the struggle of gay teens who committed Staff Writer self-destruction is its income from oil, most of which is suicide galvanized many students in our community to spent recklessly on baseless economic theories. take on the cause. In recreating Shepherd as a group The 21st Century engendered a series of unique However, this oil that has been preserving Libya with a particular focus on LGBT students and alleviat- reforms around the world. While the long domination now has become the downfall of its people. It has been an ing some of the fear and loneliness that high school of Western Europe declined and the recognizable world investment for Gadhafi , allowing him to set up alliances forces on kids who are questioning their identity; our power of the Americas remained strong, Asia began throughout the sub-Saharan and other African regions. goal was to improve the situation of LGBT Mitty kids to emerge as a separate and substantial entity (China Although Gadhafi did very little for his own country, he in a way that respected and cooperated with the teach- and India specifi cally cultivated used much of the money to fund ings of the Catholic Church. economic stability and power). vestigial programs and curios in Yet, even with such progression other countries such as Mali and in many parts of the world, some Madagascar—and is now able to Lately, there has been a lot of buzz around countries have been entrenched draw from such an investment for the “Think Before You Speak” campaign. in archaic politics. To name a troops and support for his tyranny few: Egypt and Tunisia who, until on Libya. Although the rebels at The “Think Before You Speak” campaign was our recently, had long standing dictato- times seem to be attaining an up- project for this semester. We designed and timed it to rial governments. per hand, the neighboring African coincide with the Lenten season, and we encouraged Today, the Libyan people countries have been slow to inter- students to give up slurs and derogations for Lent, face the same protestor-oppressor vene, leaving the Libyan people which we felt was a healthy, important decision that relationship with their rulers that with few resources and support. would also benefi t Mitty’s student community – a lot their two neighbors, Tunisia and Egypt, recently cast Though these Libyan protests seem to refl ect those more than giving up soda or Facebook would. off. Their ever so mercurial ruler, Muammar Gadhafi , that came before in Egypt and Tunisia, the Libyan revolt has been in power for over 40 years where his policies has escalated into a full civil war between those who and theories have impoverished many in this richly support Gadhafi and the civilian rebels. Each respec- How can we help? resourced country. tive revolt has not been without anger, attacks, and How do we join Shepherd? With his rise to power in 1969, Gadhafi has sub- bloodshed, but Gadhafi ’s policy has taken the violence The best way to help is by living the Shepherd mission jected Libya to deep surveillance and censorship and to new heights. brought terror to the country: fi rst by going to war – make a concerted effort to make yourself a sensitive, Even in such a progressive time, it has become not against Tanzania to save a friend, next with Egypt be- so unexpected to see dictatorships and turmoil in these welcoming member of Mitty’s student community. If cause of a supposed peace treaty with Israel, and fi nally peripheral countries, as more substantial world powers you’re interested in joining, you can speak to me, my by inserting himself into a confl ict in Chad. do little to combat them. As statesman Edmund Burke fellow senior Andre Adricula, or Ms. Salmon. Such capricious wars depleted the national treasury is credited with having said, “All that is necessary for and cost millions of lives—thrusting Libya into a state the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” April 2011 • Justice Awareness Page 13 Where’s the Justice...in College Admissions? By Olivia Bartz mean he was a legacy. A portion of nearly every application sacrificed in order to get a bit closer to that dream school. Justice Editor asks the applicant to identify any familial connections. And Of course, a bit of ambition is a good thing, but when In today’s age of avidly trying to please colleges, se- in a study done by Jonathon Meer of Stanford and Harvey S. does this pressure become too great? Adolescents require niors are finding out that their hard work, determination, Rosen of Princeton alumni with kids were 13% more likely about 9 hours of sleep a night in order to function properly and good attitude might not be enough to gain acceptance to donate to a university than alumni without kids. Clearly, and yet the average teen clocks 6.5 hours a night. As a result, to their “dream school.” In this overly selective environ- legacies are seen as invaluable to colleges. most teens become “chronically sleep deprived” without ment, it becomes apparent that not all applicants really even realizing it. Today, 20% of teens will experience de- have an equal shot at acceptance. Most, in fact, will have Minority Status pression before adulthood. Of course, this unhappiness is to have some phenomenal niche in order to enter these top With the passing of Prop. 209 in 1996, “race could no not entirely due to academic stress; other factors, of course, universities in the fall. So what are these niches? How can longer be a factor in government hiring or public-university cause teens to struggle. But add immense academic stress students gain acceptance at the nation’s most elite schools? admissions” in California. With the race of the applicant no and we have got a serious problem on our hands. Didn’t high Here are four paths that have proven valuable: longer a consideration in admissions, diversity in California’s school used to be a time of discovery and experimentation? public university system declined rapidly after 1996. How- Athletic ability ever, this proposition does not affect private universities or A Final Question According to the National Collegiate Athletic Asso- schools outside of California, and sure enough, the common Certainly, some students gain admission to these ciation (NCAA) about $1 billion worth of scholarships are application has a portion devoted to specifying the applicant’s schools without these aforementioned qualities. There have awarded to 126,000 student-athletes each year. In Mitty’s own ethnicity. In fact, when comparing the enrollment for this been success stories in the past where one was not an athlete, community, 17 students have already signed letters of intent past year at Stanford University with that of UC Berkeley, a legacy, a minority, or uniquely talented—and was still with such prestigious schools as Harvard, Brown, George- Stanford had 6% more African Americans, 9% fewer Asian accepted to an elite university. But these cases are rare. In- town, and Cal. Last year 29 signed with schools including Americans, and 3% more Native Americans than the Fresh- stead, people usually come to the conclusion that the college Stanford, UPenn, and Harvard. Additionally, schools are not men class at UC Berkeley. Obviously at Stanford, and other admissions process is inherently biased because volleyball just looking for athletic talent in general, but an equal number similar schools, race is a criteria in admissions, one benefi cial star Susie was accepted with a 3.6 GPA and Karen, who of athletes by gender. Title IX mandates women’s participa- to historically underrepresented groups. does not play any sports, was denied with a 4.6. Meanwhile, tion in college athletics must be equal to that of men’s. So Tom was accepted with a 3.8 GPA because of his Native now, when universities accept the top athletic males into their Being Superman American ancestry. Perhaps we are just afraid to take an programs, they must search for an equal number of athleti- In the hyper-competitive environment that is elite col- examined look at the true criteria in getting accepted? cally talented young women to fill the gap. lege admissions, teens with no family connections to the top This is not to say that all those admitted to universities universities, no scholarship-worthy athletic talent, and no and colleges based on such criteria are undeserving or do Legacies ethnic advantage find themselves in a difficult and stressful not add significantly to the college community. Coming The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Harvard situation. Being a hardworking, determined, well-rounded from a low-income, single-parent family and earning a 3.9 accepts 40% of applicants who are children of alumni and student isn’t typically enough to get into the top universities is commendable. Legacies tend to add signifi cant funding only less than 10% of applicants generally. Former President these days. Teens with their hearts set on attending such to schools. Athletes contribute publicity. And high school of the United States, George W. Bush, received his under- schools now look for internships, competitive summer superheroes become top collegiate scholars. But to what ex- graduate education at Yale University. President Bush’s camps, and research opportunities to set them apart. They tent should these select groups of people be unconditionally ordinary academic record and 566 in verbal and 640 in math trade sleep for studying—personal health and happiness are chosen over all others still more than qualified to attend? Scholarships: What are the Odds? The Ivies: Who Needs Them? By Elise Sudlow Santa Clara University can sometimes be equally By Briana Saunders Clearly, his determination and Justice Editor or even more affordable for students because they Justice Editor diligence is what carried him far in life, College: the next step in our lives and the are more likely to offer various types of scholar- After three and a half years of not a prestigious alma matter. new monster under our beds. From the SAT ships and grants. One type of aid available is a sleepless nights spent studying, as well Focus on Graduate School and ACT to actually filling out the seemingly Pell Grant—a Federal Aid Grant. Ed.gov states as everlasting illnesses due to those unending applications, it’s hard not to feel over- While it was once the undergradu- that the federal government gives out these grants sleepless nights, it finally comes: the whelmed. Every applicant has the same dream: in order to promote accessibility to postsecondary ate degree from a prestigious school that envelope that will determine the next getting into the school of his or her choice, and education. As of this year, the maximum amount astonished employers, as more students four years of your life. actually being able to afford its tuition. In a day awarded to a student per year is $5,500. Clearly earn graduate degrees, the key to em- Seeing its size, you already know and age where a 4.5 GPA isn’t a guarantee, it there are opportunities for grants, but they must ployment is no longer undergraduate what the contents inside will say, some seems impossible for everything to fall in line. be sought out. credentials. Because of this, an under- variation of, “We regret to inform you And then there are the scholarships. The graduate from an Ivy League school Student Loans that [insert dream school here] is unable looming shadow of college tuition throws stu- who did not attend graduate school Student loans are an additional avenue in to accommodate a place for you in its dents into an unfamiliar world of budgeting and will earn less than an undergrad from a today’s world. Unfortunately, having thousands class of [insert graduation year here].” boundaries on their dreams. Scholarships come lesser-known school who then went to of dollars in student loans is not ideal, not to Whether this has happened to you in two varieties: merit-based and need-based. graduate school at Harvard. mention the interest they will accrue. The good recently, happens to you in the future, Rejection from a top undergradu- Merit-based Scholarships news is that many schools have instituted new or is happening in your nightmares, ate school is not the end of the world; Merit-based scholarships are often diffi cult ways for low-income families to have little or know that you are if at the end of to get, achieved through high test scores and an no loans in a financial aid package. According not alone. college, you still often rigorous workload. Obviously, most stu- to FinAid.com, Princeton was the fi rst college After experi- Rejection allows for the want to go to your dents are not going to be in the top one or two to do this, and when implemented, this policy encing this rejec- percent nationwide, and high test scores don’t childhood dream raised attendance by students from low-income tion, a sense of fail- opportunity to explore always indicate the hardest-working students. families by 20%. school, work hard ure may overcome other options, forcing us According to a 2003-2004 National Postsecond- In 2007, Harvard established a policy that no in college, do well, you as you wonder ary Student Aid Study, the odds of a qualifi ed family would have to pay more than 10% of its to base our decision on and apply for grad- whether you could student winning a merit scholarship are about 1 income to tuition for families making less than uate school. This have done some- what matters-- in 15. Evidently, the odds that a deserving student $180,000 per year. And though many schools can potentially be thing differently to will be awarded a scholarship are very slim. are feeling the pressure to compete with the our individual values, more rewarding ensure acceptance. top-tier Ivy League schools with billion dollar than undergraduate Need-based Scholarships Next comes the abilities, and preferences. endowments, the truth is that the vast majority study at that school In the case of these scholarships, schools question: Now that of schools cannot afford to do this and thus loans would have been. award a family an amount in proportion to their are a definite piece in most financial aid plans. I have been rejected determined financial need. In reality, however, from my dream school, where do I turn? Consider This if you look closely at the such grants, the “need- It’s Up to Us Were all of those sleepless nights for There are 3,860 undergraduate based” money afforded rarely meets the actual Given the rising cost of college, it’s under- nothing? Fortunately, they were not. institutions in the United States. That needs of the families. According to an EFC (Es- standable that many students fi nd themselves means 3,860 alternatives to that one timated Family Contribution) calculator on worried about paying for a education. But this Opportunities Everywhere FinAid.com, a family with a yearly income of school that currently appears to be the is not to say that you will get into the college that There are plenty of second-tier about $90,000 with some additional assets has you want and not be able to pay for it. only key to happiness. schools that will produce similar re- an EFC of about $20,000. This is a huge chunk There are opportunities out there, but you One of them is bound to fi t your sults to those of an Ivy League. True, of a family’s yearly income, not to mention the need to seek them out in order to reach the personality type, learning style, desired you might not be able to live with the rest of the expenses families face in today’s future you have envisioned. This dream is a lot degree of challenge, and will almost certainty that simply stating our alma economy, especially given the cost of living in more easily fulfilled at Mitty and schools like it. certainly provide you a better experi- the Bay Area. Although it is difficult for many of us, it is even mater will instantly impress others, but ence than originally thought. Consider this: A year in the University of more so for those in less privileged situations. we will be able to live stable lives with Very often we get our hearts set on California system, including supplies and room As a Mitty student, if you’re interested in good salaries--something many people one school, yet as it turns out, it may and board, costs over $30,000 (and is certain to receiving scholarship money or fi nancial aid, cannot boast. not have been right for us after all. rise this year with another increase in tuition). you must take advantage of the resources that Paul Otellini, the CEO of Intel, Rejection allows for the opportu- Many believe that UC schools will cost much are out there. We have worked hard to get into is a testament to this—after attending nity to explore other options, forcing us less, but without help, even state colleges and Mitty, worked harder during our time as students the University of San Francisco, he to base our decision on what matters- universities may not be fi nancially attainable. here, and need to continue this effort in looking obviously went on to a very success- -our individual values, abilities, and Because of this, private schools such as toward our future. ful career. preferences. SPORTS Basketball Captures Title Continued from Page 1 league play, their only loss coming against White would have redemption for his St. Ignatius in San Francisco. This tough loss missed shot, however, in the game’s final served as a wake-up call for the Monarchs, moments. On an inbound play on the Sum- who had previously cruised through their mit side of the court, White defended guard opponents. After this loss, in the words of Montigo Alford. Younger, the team “refocused, and committed White’s defense forced the inbounder Ca- to playing together as a team.” Showing this son to try to throw the ball over him in hopes grit and determination down the stretch, the of getting it to Alford. Monarchs went on to win their fi nal 13 games The arching pass sailed over Alford’s before the playoffs. outstretched arms and bounced into the back- The Monarchs cruised through the CCS court. Alford desperately chased it. As it was playoffs, defeating Pioneer 67-45 and Palo about to go out of bounds, Alford leapt at it, Alto 61-39. The Monarchs took the CCS title trying to save it. In a mental lapse, he threw with a 54-36 drubbing of St. Francis. How- the ball back inbounds, squarely into the ever, the Monarchs were not content to rest hands of the pursuing White. White stood at there, and moved on to compete in the State the bottom of the key, in perfect position to Playoffs. who was at the bottom of the key, in perfect In the fi rst round of State playoffs, the Photo courtesy of Mr. Luie Lopez position to lay the ball in. “Just don’t miss,” Monarchs defeated Casa Grande 71-43, ab- Senior Colin Wan drives the ball past a Summit player. was the only thing going through his head, solutely dominating the team from Petaluma. said White, and he didn’t. White’s layup put Their next game, however, was not so easily the Monarchs up three with only 10 seconds won. Playing before a packed home crowd, left. One desperation three-point attempt later, the Monarchs took on Las Lomas of Walnut the Monarchs were State Champions. Creek. In a game that came down to the wire, This State Championship was the fruit of the Monarchs won 70-61. However, that score months of hard work, and when one looks at belies just how close that game was. Las Lo- the Monarchs’ regular-season record, it is not mas came within a point of tying before the hard to see how they were able to win it all. Monarchs went on a late run to win. The Monarchs quite simply dominated. The Monarchs drew from this tight, With their 25-2 regular season record, the emotional victory in their next game, the State Monarchs played incredible basketball from semifi nal, where they defeated Woodcreek Day 1. They opened the season playing against 67-44. The Monarchs travelled to Sacramento stiff competition at the Bishop O’ Dowd tour- again the next week, eager to win the State nament. According to senior Brent Younger, championship. The rest, as they say, is history. the Monarchs’ participation in the tourney In all, the 2010-2011 Monarch Men’s was important to their success. He said that Basketball team performed amazingly day in “playing two tough teams in Bishop O’Dowd and day out. Their storybook season electri- and Jesuit [High School] helped us gain the fi ed the school, which united as one behind toughness and confi dence we needed to beat these 14 young men. Their remarkable ex- tough teams.” ploits will never be forgotten. Behind excellent perimeter play from As Brandon White so perfectly put it, Kyle Toth and stellar ball-movement from “Looking back on this season, I already miss Photo courtesy of Mr. Luie Lopez Colin Wan, the Monarchs went 12-1-0 in it.” And for good reason. Sophomore Aaron Gordon and senior Brandon White and defend against a drive. Winter Sports Wrap-Up: Hanging More Banners

By Cameron Schott and Erik Chu hang up a WCAL banner this year. The Monarchs fi nished the women’s varsity basketball team for capturing a West Staff Writers the regular season with a 17-7 record before going on to win Catholic Athletic League title, and for positively represent- The Women’s Soccer team was able to put up not one, the WCAL title in an upset over the regular season champi- ing Archbishop Mitty High School with pride and class.” but two banners this winter season. ons Presentation. Coming off of their WCAL championship, The Men’s Wrestling team may not have met their “We took home every championship you could pos- Mitty went on to compete in another CCS fi nal game, but high expectations, fi nishing 5th in the WCAL, but the sibly win so [the year] couldn’t have gotten any better,” came up three points short in a loss to rival Presentation. young team showed many areas of improvement. Mitty said WCAL fi rst-team striker Michaela Matulich. will return multiple young wrestlers next year, “It was such a great way to end my high school including sophomore Kyle Jackson and junior soccer career because few teams are able to ac- Diego Gaxiola. With several returning players, complish what we did this season.” the Monarchs are set to contend for the title next The Monarchs fi rst captured the WCAL year. And as senior Michael Atondo said, “This crown with a 14-2-4 regular season record and a year has been a season of promise for the future, 1-0 victory over St. Ignatius in the West Catholic that we are maturing fully as a team.” League fi nals. After capturing the WCAL crown, Head Coach Chris Curry also added, the Monarchs proceeded to beat Burlingame, Los “Champions are made, not born, and I am proud Gatos, and St. Ignatius once again in the fi nals. of every wrestler on the team this year and they Ana Marija Sola’s last-minute goal against St. are all champions in my eyes. Looking forward Ignatius won Mitty the CCS title. Every game into the future of Mitty wrestling, future seniors in their CCS run was a one-goal affair, but the Alex Lewis, Spencer Wyman, Dion Windom, group’s teamwork and chemistry were able to and Zack Husher will bring great leadership pull them through the year. and experience.” Sola said, “We always knew we had talent, The Men’s Soccer team took a giant leap but in previous years, we were missing that spark. forward this season. After a 7th-place fi nish last This year it was the friendships and love on our year and multiple changes to the coaching staff, team that sparked our winning season.” the team was able to make the CCS semifi nals. The team’s success was recognized not Senior mid-fi elder Zac Downey said, “As only locally, but nationally as well. ESPN RISE a senior, this was the best season I could have recognized Mitty as the #22 in the nation and #9 Photo courtesy of Mr. Luie Lopez asked for. After last year, no one really expected in the state of California. Women’s Soccer players celebrating after Ana Marija Sola’s championship-winning goal. much out of us, but to go from 7th place in the “Our season was incredible,” said junior league last year to the CCS Semifi nals is great.” mid-fi elder and WCAL fi rst team selection Madison Salom. The team proceeded to head to the Northern California Senior forward Joseph DeiRossi added, “It was a huge “The chemistry we had off the fi eld really helped bring tournament and opened up with a 75-31 stomping of Dublin improvement from last year. Our change in coaching staff out the team’s best abilities during the games.” Matulich in the fi rst round. However, that would be the fi nal win and tactics played a big part in that.” added, “The beginning of the year we did not really have of the Monarchs’ season. The Monarchs fell to eventual Although the team may not have won a champion- many expectations because we lost a number of key play- champion St. Mary’s 67-64 in a heartbreaker. ship—their ultimate goal—Downey said, “I feel like I ers, so to come out and fi nish the way we did was amazing.” After another successful year for the program, Head have 20 new brothers after this year and I will never forget Mitty’s Women’s Basketball team was also able to Coach Sue Phillips said of the team, “Congratulations to this season.” April 2011 • Sports Page 15 Repeat in the Works By Kyle Payne been a major spark plug for the team offensively Highlight Staff Writer out of the DH spot, hitting at a .464 clip to begin Winning back-to-back championships at the season. Center-fi elder Sean Edgecumbe and any level of athletics is a tough feat, but that’s infi elder Brian Bucher have also helped generate exactly what the Mitty baseball team is looking runs for the Monarchs on the way to the team’s REEL to do in 2011. 9-3-1 record at press time. Following a historical year for the program, Although the team is senior-heavy this the Monarchs look to build on last year’s suc- season, Coach Hutton has a solid core of young cess and defend the WCAL and CCS titles the talent that is essential to their success both now team won last season. and in the future. Junior There’s no reason to Preston Caldera is al- Women’s think this squad isn’t ready a star, starting in capable of pulling it right, driving in seven off, either. runs, and stealing an Track impressive six bases in With all but one Coach: Ms. Dina Oakland starter a senior, Coach nine attempts. Highlight: Defeating Bill Hutton leads a vet- While Mitty seeks long-term rival St. Francis eran group of ballplay- to defend its crown, Amanda Guzikowski: ers into the season. Rid- other perennial pow- “So far, we are undefeated in ing the arms of seniors erhouses like Valley the league, and we plan to stay strong! Our strength is that we Tyler Davis and Brett Christian and St. Fran- are so well-rounded. The team Fuller, this experienced cis are attempting to has strong runners, jumpers, and team will try to follow dethrone the Monarchs. throwers in every event which leads us to success.” the same formula that While it’s a challeng- took the Monarchs to ing task, the Monarchs Junior Bella Colpo being the #1 team in the don’t have to look any Photo courtesy of ProImage country. further than last season Davis, who will for the key to success. take his stellar pitching When asked how to the University of to explain last year’s Men’s Tennis performance, Madej re- Washington next year, Photo courtesy of Mr. Luie Lopez is a true ace, and he sponded, “Last year, we Senior Tyler Davis winds up for a pitch. Junior Rushikesh Joshi can take over any game took the season game with his impressive arsenal of pitches. In a 3-0 by game, and that focus is what allowed us to Coach: Mr. Jason Scalese victory over Bellarmine, Davis racked up 12 be so successful. If we can maintain and carry Highlight: Defeating strikeouts in six innings, limiting the Bells to fi ve that focus this year, we will be able to repeat last Leland and St. Ignatius by hits, all of them singles. Fuller, who is headed off year’s results.” 4-3 each. to SJSU following graduation, then sealed the For these seniors, a league title is more than Ivan Kravtchenko: deal with a perfect 7th-inning to record the save. just an accomplishment, it is tradition. In each of “The team is always very supportive, and we’re If Mitty’s potent one-two punch can stay their previous three years at Mitty, this class has always there for each effective, all the Monarchs will need is just a won their league at either the Freshman, JV, or other. We feel like we few runs a game from a lineup fully capable of Varsity level. That experience is the Monarchs’ can beat teams that are at our level or better producing. Shortstop Gordy Madej leads the biggest advantage. As Coach Hutton put it, than us because of all the offense as he has reached base safely in all but “They’re just used to winning.” camaraderie we have.” one game so far–a tough 3-0 loss to Wilcox in With talent and history on their side, this Photo courtesy of ProImage the Mike Hazlett Tournament fi nal. team likely won’t betray that tradition of success In addition to Madej, senior Kyle Alywn has any time soon. Men’s Swimming Continuing a Legacy of Success By Patrick Le and Shannon King (second base) echo their Staff Writer coach’s statements. King is confi dent in her As they return from another season of cel- team’s cohesiveness, emphasizing that “so far ebrated success, the members of the Women’s the loss [of last year’s seniors] hasn’t shown.” Softball team look to follow on the same path that She credits the Monarchs’ early season vic- led them to a WCAL title last year. Consistency tories to a “solid batting lineup with exceptional Junior Howie Chang is a key element in the Monarchs’ approach in depth.” 2011, but they also want Coach Yocke and Coach: Mr. Mike Hendrickson to improve further and King believe that the Highlight: Defeating Valley Christian secure a CCS champi- team relies on their Bobby Wen: “ I like to swim because of the intensity of every workout. I love how success is determined by how hard you push yourself in practice onship that slipped from speed and aggressive- every day.” their grasp in their fi nal ness on bases to put game of 2010. pressure on opposing Photo courtesy of ProImage Last May, the Mon- defenses. Clearly, the archs fell 2-1 to the roster is not lacking in Presentation Panthers talent, as shown by their in the second round shutout wins over Valley Lacrosse Christian and Sacred of the CCS playoffs. Coach: Mr. Carlos Trujillo This marked just their Heart Cathedral. Highlight: Defeating St. third overall loss in the They routed the VC Francis 6-5 at home season—they won 27 Warriors 11-0 and hu- Vincent Giglierano: games and were unde- miliated Sacred Heart “This season is acting as more feated in league play. in a 15-0 blowout. The of a rebuilding year than a competitive year because First-year head Monarchs are 8-2 over- we have such a young team coach Brian Yocke in- all, with the only losses and so many players injured. tends to build upon the coming 3-2 against Gil- However, with our strong values that earned the roy and 5-2 against Val- squad so many wins Photo courtesy of ProImage ley Christian. interesting to watch.” in prior seasons. As Junior Vanessa Alvarez slides into base. Coach Yocke wants with all other years, the to make an immediate Monarchs graduated several important seniors, impact in the 2011 campaign, hoping to “hold Junior Sam Holton but Yocke doesn’t believe that that should be a on the traditions left from former Mitty teams.” Photo courtesy of ProImage signifi cant issue. King is playing for her fi nal WCAL and “All the traditions and the level of play live CCS titles while maintaining her consistency and Compiled by Ariq Chowdhury on through this year’s team,” he proclaims. This leadership among the younger girls. That way, and Neil Jariwalla year, the team is led by a group of undoubtedly the legacy of Mitty excellence will continue for Staff Writers capable seniors. years to come; for now, the team is focused on Senior captains Sylvia Llamas (shortstop) hanging more banners from the gym’s rafters. News • April 2011 Page 16

Drowsy Chaperone: Seniors Say Farewell Continued from page 1 have made indelible memories that will stay with them wher- miss the funny moments through the long rehearsals and the ever they go. They advise anyone interested in the department shows.” to get involved next year. On the fl ip side, many look forward to the amazing op- Donahey explains, “Go for it! I know it seems daunting, portunities ahead of them. In particular, Donahey is excited but the friends you make in theatre are for life and the experi- that she will attend the Tisch School of the Arts at New York ence is so positive and fun!” University this fall as an admit to the school’s Theatre program. Bates adds, “Audition, audition, audition! It’s a competi- No matter where they are headed, the departing seniors tive department, but there’s room for everyone.” Mitty Retreats: The Experience of a Lifetime

Photos Courtesy of the Yearbook Staff Awakenings Agape Quest Kairos “The Awakenings retreat was “Agape made me realize how “Quest was unlike any retreat I “The experiences that were shared a great experience for me. important it is to be your true have ever attended. I met some meant the most to me. The purpose of It helped me meet new people, authentic self, and to surround of my best friends there, such an amazing retreat is to defi ne while also opening my eyes yourself with people who and I was able to form an even what sets our community apart: to a religious perspective. love you for who you are, closer bond with older friends. students, teachers, faculty and staff The retreat was also a fun not what you have.” The talks helped me through the who believe that every person and problems I faced during way to meet new friends.” every heart is made in ~ Anne Marie Schmidt junior year. It was just an ~ Aaron Hance amazing experience overall.” God’s loving image and likeness.” ~ Vince Kelsey ~ Jaleesa Atangan STUDENT CENTE(RED) Student Focus: Andrew Yeh Volume 20 Number 4 Advisors By Eunice Kim and Gwen Holst what stressful, so Andrew has been taking a break Staff Writer and News Editor from attending them. The six-hour games and three- Mr. Mick VanValkenburg “Checkmate!” day-long tournaments can be an excessive emotional & Mr. Craig Whitt In the culmination of an intense session of captur- drain. To illustrate the intensity of the experience, ing pieces and devising strategies, sophomore Andrew Andrew explains that players cannot “play soccer News Yeh has often clinched a match with this word. between the games of the day because [they] will be His adventures began at the age of seven, after so exhausted,” and such exhaustion cannot be revealed Gwendolyn Holst, Melanie Mascarenhas, “playing a simple game of Chinese Chess with his to the opponent across the board. & Sruthi Ramaswami grandparents” and Despite the beating them. His significance many Opinions parents “saw talent players place on in [him]”, and he the game, Andrew Manosai Eerabathini, Linda Nguyen, has been success- wisely realizes that Isabel Sausjord, & Sarang Shankar fully mastering the balance is impor- art of this time- tant in life. For him, Arts & Entertainment honored game ever “Chess is a game;” since. Andrew has he “play[s] it for Chaddy Georges, Steffi e Ko, & Zoya Qureshy been able to follow fun,” so although his passion here at he still ranks 31st Focus Mitty, where he is in the 15-year-old Taji Hutchins, Nhi Nguyen, co-president of the bracket, according Chess Club. to the United States Seethim Naicker, & Betsy Thomas Andrew’s ex- Chess Federation, cellence has not he is not actively Justice Awareness arisen from a few lucky sittings, but as a result of improving his position right now. Olivia Bartz, Angela Hodge, practice. Chess features prominently in Andrew’s daily In 2010, however, he was ranked fi rst in the state routine. He keeps in practice by spending 20-30 min- for his age group. He humbly says, “I used to be Briana Saunders, & Elise Sudlow utes a day playing against real people on online game pretty high on the Top 100 US chess players. But other sites and attending the weekly chess club meetings. people are constantly improving while I’ve stopped.” Sports When he was younger he also took formal les- He has no professional plans, so instead keeps chess Rebecca Casey, Anay Dattawadkar, sons and practiced many “pattern recognitions.” as a source of enjoyment in his life. This involves studying previously effective plays in For anyone interested in chess, Andrew is happy Arjun Ravishankar, & Ayman Ullah order to anticipate an opponent’s moves in the heat to impart his understanding. To approach opponents, of competition and stay “two steps ahead”—highly he advises, “Choose a face and stick with it. I choose Photo important in the realm of chess. Andrew compares the [one that] laugh[s] at my opponent.” Aside from tactic to passing in basketball, another game that’s a psyching out an opponent, Andrew believes in self- Avantika Abhyankar & Nikita Nathan passion of his. awareness, “Notice your own weaknesses and com- The Monarch is published for the students, Lately, chess tournaments have become some- pensate for them.” faculty, and parents of Archbishop Mitty High School.