The Covington Catholic Times Volume XXVII-Issue V 1600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, Kentucky 41011 February 2015 (859) 491-2247 Page 2 Arts Page 4 Editorials Page 5 Clubs Page 8 Sports NEW COACH TAKES THE HELM Ben Zumdick two years. While there State honors in 1996 and winning Georgetown averaged the prestigious “That’s My Boy” As the 2014 football sea- 506 all-purpose yards Award from the National Foot- son came to an end both Coving- per game for the last two ball Foundation in 1997, the same ton Catholic and Head Football seasons and finished the award former student-athlete Sam Coach Dave Wirth felt it was 2014 season ranked 9th Burchell received just a year ago. time for a change. After six sea- nationally in scoring of- sons Wirth decided to resign from fense. As a player at Georgetown the coaching position. Wirth was College, Eviston was a two-year 49-27 in six seasons with the Prior to George- team captain, 3-time NAIA Na- Colonels, including 8-5 this past town, Eviston was the tional Player of the Year, a 3-Time year. head coach at Newport All-American, and was a mem- Central Catholic High ber of the 2000 and 2001 national With no head coach and School from 2010-2013. championship teams. He compiled the offseason looming closer and During his occupancy as a 41-1 record as a starting quarter- closer, Cov Cath immediately the head coach at NCC, back at Georgetown, and was also started their search for a new Eviston amassed a re- a National Football Foundation head coach. After sorting through cord of 35-8 and led the and College Football Hall of Fame many credible applicants the ath- Thoroughbreds to two 2A Scholar-Athlete Award Finalist. letic department announced Mr. State Championships in Eddie Eviston as the new Head 2010 and 2012. Eviston admits that leaving Football Coach. Georgetown was a hard decision Not only does for him, but shows nothing but ex- Eviston comes to Coving- Eviston have a success- citement towards his future at Cov- ton Catholic from Georgetown ful coaching career, he Coach Eddie Eviston and his wife, pic- ington Catholic. College in Georgetown, Ken- was also a standout student-athlete tured above. tucky, where he has been the of- at NCC, earning 2nd team All- fensive coordinator for the past

Spaghetti, Art, Music, and Fun Noah Helbling of $6.50 and the child price of band at 4:00. The CCH band is none of which failed to turn the $3.50, rather than $8.50 and $5.00 often overshadowed by the Cham- heads of all in attendance. The Covington Catholic at the door. ber Choir, Spaghetti Dinner and Fine Arts but has made With yet another fantastic Festival was a success this year, The event is held annually breathtaking Spaghetti Dinner and Fine Arts once again. to celebrate the many great art pro- improvements Festival, Covington Catholic is grams that Covington Catholic has in recent years now looking forward to next year’s

to offer. Attendees were able to en- and surprised event, Mem- joy a wonderful spaghetti course, its audience hoping to bers of offered with salad, bread, dessert, with an excep- bring new the Cov- and bever- tional show. ideas and ington age. changes Catholic Mr. Had- that will commu- Our ers’ art program and students were allow for nity were award-win- the finale of such a great event. an even invited to ning Cham- Art students arranged their best better attend the ber Choir pieces in the hallway of the first event, Spaghetti performed floor. What makes the art program knowing Dinner headlined of Covington Catholic so special that this and Fine the event at is that Mr. Haders is always en- one will Arts Fes- 3:30 in the couraging his students to express be hard to tival held multipur- themselves in their work, allowing surpass. nd on Sunday February, 22 from pose room students to get the best out of their 4:00-6:30. Tickets were offered in and, as always did not disappoint. experience as art students. The art- the school office on Thursday pre- Following the Chamber Choir’s work was of a wide variety, rang- ceding the event for the adult price excellent performance was the ing from sketches to sculptures, Arts/Entertainment Page 2 Elton John Returns to Cincinnati Noah Helbling popular and successful musicians in works is Bernie Taupin writes lyrics ing the concert, Elton John took a rock and pop history. His concerts and then gives them to Elton John, short break to explain to the crowd th February 27 was an excit- are not typical or traditional: musi- who writes the music to accompany that 2015 is the 40th anniversary of ing day for Cincinnati because, not cian play- the release of the group’s ground- only was it Friday, but Elton John ing, going breaking album, Yellow Brick Road, was in town for his concert at US through an album that included a handful of Bank Arena. the mo- their hits, such as “Bennie and the tions, and Elton John was in town for Jets,” “Candle in the Wind,” and not bring- his All the Hits Tour, making his “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” ing any ex- first appearance in Cincinnati since citement, One of Elton John’s less 2005. In another, previous appear- rather, El- popular, but strongest and most ance in 2001, he performed with ton John meaningful songs, “Mona Lisas fellow superstar musician, Billy brings his and Mad Hatters,” was dedicated to Joel, but this Elton John outing was th crowds a fan who was celebrating her 40 highly regarded as the most antici- into the birthday on the night of the concert, pated Elton John concert in Cincin- th concert, coincidental with the 40 anniver- nati history. making it sary of the release of his album I, personally understood undeniably Yellow Brick Road. Following the the hype and excitement leading entertain- completion of his performance, El- up to the concert and was online ing. Af- ton John pulled the woman out of to purchase tickets the very sec- ter every the crowd and brought her on stage ond that they went on sale. Tickets song, he to take a picture with her and auto- for the event were of three differ- makes it graph the poster she had brought to ent prices, $39 for upper deck, $79 a point to the concert. get out of for lower level, and $129 for floor Elton John and his band left his seat, pump up the crowd, and the lyrics. Unlike the majority of seats. Unfortunately for many Elton the stage for ten minutes before explain to them the meaning behind bands and duos of their generation, John fans, several tickets had been returning to the play their encore, his next song and why it was either Taupin and Elton John have never purchased in advance, making up- “Crocodile Rock.” Upon hearing vital to his success, or why it was so separated or let the fame and for- per deck seats $100 or more, and the song, the crowd erupted in ap- amusing for those who listened to tune get the best of them, which is some floor seats in the thousands, plause and cheer. The choice of it. one of the many reasons their music but because of his highly devoted song was certainly special and was fan base, the concert sold out in less has remained so popular. Aside from the concert ex- very fitting for the finale of the con- than 3 days. perience with Elton John, his style Being named All the Hits cert. of music veers off of the usual, Tour, Elton John and his band per- For me, being at the concert This year’s concert that mainstream path that musicians of formed the best of the songs that they was an experience that I will never something is will stay with me his generation typically followed. have compiled over the course of forget. Elton John has the kind of forever and was a truly incredible Elton John, with his talented lyricist, their long history. Songs performed personality that is extremely like- experience. I anticipate the return Bernie Taupin, have made names included “Your Song”, “Bennie and able, whether one finds his music of Elton John and his band, and I, for themselves by writing songs the Jets,” “Candle in the Wind,” pleasing or not. He never has any- along with everyone in attendance that truly connect with their listen- “Tiny Dancer,” “Levon,” and the thing but a smile on his face, which of this year’s concert, will be ecstat- ers. The way that their partnership ever popular “Rocket Man.” Dur- is why I believe he is one of the most ic to attend his next performance in the Queen City. Not Living Up to the Drake Style Bo Schuh talks of his roots in Canada and Ja- to his Mr. Nice Guy personality. else. Yet, as in “No Tellin,’” Drake maica, as well as calling out all of In this album, he does not ask for also contemplates the weight of his Rapper Drake just came out crown on him and how much pres- with a new album recently, entitled, sure is on him daily to perform. If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late. This album is Drake’s first since Although this new album by 2013 when he released his success- Drake has a different feel to it than ful Nothing Was the Same album. albums in the past by him, the songs Yet, this new album by Drake has are just not as good as they usually a new feel to it than ones in recent are. There is a theory behind Drake past. Drake has always been labeled coming out with this album though. as Mr. Sensitive in his songs for his Drake is signed to a four-album lyrics and has been the object of contract with Cash Money Records, many such jokes. Yet, in this album, and after a fourth album he is able to he changes all of that. go out on his own and make albums solo. This new album is actually a Drake comes out in this collection of songs that never made album showing a darker, fiercer it to a studio album. Originally sup- side than he has in the past. Many posed to be a mixtape, Drake instead of the songs tell of his upbringing took these “throw-away” songs and and childhood in Toronto, where his childhood hometown friends. the respect he deserves, but instead, turned them into album, so he could he grew up with his mother, but his he demands it. In song such as “6 get out of his record deal with Cash message is dark and brooding, let- Another major aspect of God,” “Energy,” and “Legend,” Money Records and then produce ting everyone know he had a rough Drake’s new album is his demand Drake boasts of how successful his highly anticipated+ upcoming childhood. One of his bigger tracks for respect. In the music business, he has been in the rap game and album Views from the 6 on his own. on the album, “Know Yourself,” he is not given much respect due how far ahead he is than everyone Arts/Entertainment Page 3 Showmanship at the Showcase Tyler Micek dynamic ability as actors; Hum- meldorf was a soloist in the Be Over the first full weekend Our Guest ensemble as well as the of February, the annual NDA and main and only character in a spin- CCH Musical Showcase was once off of Humpty Dumpty; Stegman again a fantastically orchestrated was one of the seven dwarves in performance. This year’s theme Snow White and also the Woods- was a very big hit amongst both man in Little Red Riding Hood. the actors and the audience: Fairy Mrs. Ruth saw the show and Tales! Despite most people’s pre- commented “that both NDA and conceived notions that fairy tales CCH actors did a great job mak- are intended for children, stories ing the fast changes in between all like Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow those segments of fairy tales. I can White, The Wizard of Oz, and Little see where the children loved the Red Riding Hood were enjoyed by content and the random adult hu- everyone, even the adults. mor as well.” All in all, the over- Senior Zach Meyers was all composition, swiftness of the the star, and only actor, in the ren- scene changes, and the charisma dition of Jack and the Beastalk. Se- of the actors made the Showcase niors James Hummeldorf and Kurt Above: Zach Meyers does his impression of Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk. weekend one to remember. Stegman were also notable for their An Oldie But a Goodie to See Jack Schrage a basketball game. Bugs with one choice, and that is to bring the Tune Squad back to life obtain the world’s greatest basket- by giving them “secret stuff” which If anyone has not seen the Little did they know, the lit- ball player, Michael Jordan. As Mi- turned out to be just water. The movie Space Jam, they are really chael is Tune Squad ended up winning the missing out. Michael Jordan, Larry playing game on a game-winning, half court Bird, and Bill Murray really do a golf with dunk. His arm stretched all the way great job of acting throughout the NBA leg- from half court to win! movie. It is full of comedy created end Lar- by Jordan and the Looney Tunes. ry Bird Although it is a very old and com- movie, the humor is top notch. It starts with Michael Jordan edy actor Also, the NBA playoffs and March as a young kid shooting outside in Bill Mur- Madness are coming up so a bas- his backyard trying to become a bet- ray, Bugs ketball movie right now would be ter basketball player. After he makes attracts awesome. And you cannot find a constant free throws in a row, the Jordan’s better basketball movie than Space movie kicks off. The introduction shot into Jam. Overall, Space Jam is one of has a catchy tune to it showing all the hole with a magnet, causing the best kid friendly, comic mov- of Michael’s highlights. The movie tle aliens took all of the great NBA him to reach in the hole. As Jordan ies I have ever seen and definitely touches on Michael Jordan’s aw- talents’ skills. They grew to be Mon- goes down to retrieve his hole in worth the hour and a half it takes to ful baseball career, but also shows stars leaving Bugs and the rest of one shot, Bugs lassos him into the watch it. how everyone loves him while he the crew worried. The bet was that hole taking him to Looney Tune is striking out after every pitch--- if the Tune Squad lost, they would land to beat the Monstars. Leaving seems like he should have just stuck have to move to the homeland of the Michael with no choice, he joins with basketball. Meanwhile, over in aliens, Moron Mountain, to perform the team. At halftime of the game, Looney Tuneland, Bugs Bunny and standup comedy for entertainment the Tune Squad is getting killed. Daffy Duck challenge little aliens to for the other aliens. So this leaves Michael comes up with an idea to

Third Album Released Trevor Bowman Kid Ink is known for his Billboard’s Top 100, Ink will soon catchy hooks and his great be one of the major artists taking On February 1st of 2015 choruses. But one of the over the rap game. rapper Kid Ink released his third al- messages in many of his bum of his career, Full Speed. songs, including “Every Kid Ink is personally one of City We Go”, is that no mat- my favorite artists. Since his first al- With the success of his pre- bum in 2012 I have been a fan of vious album, My Own Lane, Kid ter where you come from you can make it in whatever his music. On my IPod I have ev- Ink was expected to be on his game ery mixtape and every album he again. Full Speed was able to live you put your mind to. Kid Ink has a history of making has released in his career. Kid Ink up to the hype. Kid Ink is known is someone that you can listen to as for his great collaborations with hot songs with this message but his most know song is “Hell a pick me up because of the great artists, so when he paired up with beats and the party vibe his music Chris Brown and made the track & Back,” which was on his first album, Up & Away. has to it. If you have not given Ink a “Hotel” it was no surprise. Kid Ink try, I would do it today. and Chris Brown have had success Right now Kid Ink is on his Ink’s last album. together with “Show Me” from way to the top of the rap game. Having multiple songs in the Editorials/ Page 4 Has the Ten Minutes Been Worth It?

Robert Lilly This school year’s snow and days called off we he thought it was ‘too much’ Catholic in a given week are winter has been a shadow of have received in the latter days from the administration. “I beginning to take away from There was a some- the winter that Northern Ken- of February and early weeks of guess I would say I’ve gotten the mandatory amount of days what of an uproar among the tucky was hit with that year. March, the implemented five used to the extra time, but in the state requires for schools students at Covington Catho- Until recently. The week of days seem to have made sense. my opinion, five implemented to complete each year. lic, when the news of the extra February 16th through the 20th With one extra snow day to snow days AND the extra time ten minutes added on the end temperatures dropped be- spare, we have seemed to get seems a bit much. Given we Whatever the reason- of the day for the 2014-2015 low negative multiple times, through the winter unscathed. did have an unusually harsh ing may be, it is difficult to school year, was announced. and Colonels were called off But what about the extra ten winter last year you can under- argue if many are still upset The added time was for an school Tuesday and Wednes- minutes? Some may ask, “why stand the thinking of the ad- about the just ten minutes. anticipated harsh winter, pos- day. With already having the the over-preparation from the ministration, but I would think With Spring right around the sibly even more severe than five snow day put in, the ex- administration”? that most winters will not be corner, I’m sure many would last year. Also with added time tra ten minutes seem point- as outrageous as what we had enjoy getting out of school at the end of the day, five set less. Seniors are not typically The recent warmer last year.” And I tend to agree earlier, but I would also be snow days were put in place worried about the amount of weather and hope of a tough with Ben. It would be interest- willing to bet, there are not to counteract days missed be- days off because of their early winter behind us, many have ing to know if there was any many who go to a school as in- cause of weather. However, graduation, but the rest of the forgotten or just gotten used other reasoning behind the teresting, fun, and full of sur- with the planning ahead by student body cannot complete- to added time at the end of added ten minutes. One other prises as Covington Catholic Covington Catholic’s admin- ly understand the reasoning. the day. But I asked senior possibility could be all the de- has each and every day. istration, criticism was soon to Ben Zumdick if he had any lays we have, assemblies, and follow from students. With the amount of thoughts to time added and if events that go on at Covington

Make Good Use of Your Time in College Joe Pieper ing from grade school to high of those skills that people must not waste the money that you God. Many times colleges will school is another big transi- learn. Learning responsibil- are spending to get an educa- offer services to many differ- It is pretty crazy to tion, but you still have your ity only has to be harsh if you tion. ent religions right on campus. think that the senior class parents to support you. Col- make it that way. Yes, partying only has a quarter left in their lege is different, because you and late nights are a big thing in Another thing that It is kind of a strange high school career. To think are all on your own and you college, but so is studying and many people who go to col- feeling to have when I think that your whole world will be have to fend for yourself and getting good grades. Getting lege also lose is their faith. about it. To know that we only again getting flipped upside make your own decisions. Be- your priorities straight is one Many of us will not be go- have around two and a half down as you leave the comfort ing on your own can be scary, of the hardest things to do on ing to private Catholic col- months left together as a class. of CCH for an entirely new ex- but it should also be exciting your own, because you won’t leges. This means that finding Just remember that no matter perience is kind of scary. Most as well. You are finally break- have any parents there to push a church and going may be a what we are all still Colonels people get sad over the pass- ing from the mold of the shel- you. In college you will have little harder than usual. Just and if one of us falters we ing of time, but for me I look tered life by your parents. The more free time than you have because it is harder though and should try and pick him back at the new opportunities with decisions you make in college ever experienced. This can be we think that we do not have up, because we are all brothers excitement. will shape you for the rest of good or bad depending on how the time does not mean we that have a the spirit of a Colo- your life. There are some com- wisely you use it. I am not at shouldn’t find time to go. Like nel and that it is one thing that Going to college is mon things that happen when all saying that you should not I said before, in college you will never die. one of the scariest transitions people go to college. have a good time in college have more free time than you in your young life. It so much I am saying it is up to you to have ever experienced, a little different than anything. Go- Responsibility is one make good decisions and do of that time should be given to

Feature: Bo Schuh Talented on the Court and in the Classroom Robert Lilly ketball his entire into postseason, finish- club at Covington Catholic. life, Bo has played ing it off with a State Having had senior night and Varsity sports have among the best in the tournament run which other games postponed due to become extremely competi- state with his AAU ended with the school’s weather, so Bo had to be pa- tive these days and standing and high school first ever state title. tient to achieve this momen- out among highly talented teams. Gaining re- tous achievement. teammates and competitors is spect throughout the Not only on the court difficult to say the least. Sports state for tremendous does Bo excel, but in the Bo has had an illus- team at Covington Catholic hustle and heart, classroom as well. Bo trious career at Covington have been competitive for Bo began to receive will finish he four years Catholic and continues to ex- decades and the players are critical varsity min- at Covingotn Catholic cel in the classroom. Bo plans held at a higher standard than utes his sophomore with a 3.8 GPA and cred- to play basketball and major most. Performing on the big- year. But junior year, its in multiple advanced in Pre-med in college. As far gest stages, in front of entire was one to remem- placement classes. Ad- as choosing which college to communities, and even the ber. Starting out, Bo vanced United States attend, Bo is undecided and state, takes a leadership level and his teammates history, World History, waiting so see how his senior of the highest degree. One won the Suncoast Psychology, Calculus, basketball season goes. Post- person who encompasses all Holiday Tourna- Literature, and Litera- season play has been exciting, of these characteristics is se- ment in Sarasota, ture and Composition. to say the least, so far the bas- nior at Covington Catholic, Bo Florida, the most no- With all the success Bo ketball Colonels and Bo and Schuh. table tournament in has achieved over his il- the rest of seniors are looking Covington Catholic lustrious career was add- to end their season nothing Bo has been a four basketball history. ed to on February 19th, short of being crowned state year varsity basketball player, Going through the 2015 when he became champions. and grown tremendously un- regular season 24-2, the twenty-second mem- der the guidance of Coach the Colonels rolled ber of the 1000 point Scott Ruthsatz. Playing bas- Clubs Page 5 Durham Shares with Photographers About Landscape Bo Schuh with the victor Club helps club invited professional landscap- taking home a set up, er photographer, our own Mr. Ron If you are an artistic stu- special prize. make the Durham to speak to the group about dent who loves his Instagram, then I caught food, and his work. He talked about the ba- Photo Club is the club for you! up with senior sell it and sics of good landscaper photogra- This club meets two to three times Kurt Stegman, the drinks. phy and showed some of his work a month, sharing picture and plan- who is the When I over the past ten years. Mr. Dur- ning certain spots and areas to go club president, asked Kurt ham no longer produces the work where they can capture beautiful and asked him about why that he once did, but he is still a pictures. Some of their photo spots about the Photo he liked the good source for photography. include Spring Grove Cemetery, Club. Kurt said Photo Club, the campus of Covington Catholic, even though he told me, So, if you love to capture great mo- and different parks and nature spots the Photo Club is mainly for taking “I love taking pictures. Pictures are ments in nature, a great sports play, all over Northern Kentucky. They pictures, they do help out in other fun.” or posing with a pal, then the Photo hold a photo contest at the end of regards. Every month, when there Club is the place to be! the year, where each member of the is a Pancake Breakfast, the Photo Just earlier this month, the club may submit their best picture, Parlez-Vous Francais? TEAMS Fall Short Cooper Theobald seriousness. The students will re- ceive their scores in a few weeks Robert Lilly Headed by Mr. Lubbers and to see how they fared against other Mr. Hartman, 24 of the finest stu- This month’s Culture schools and will be notified if any dents of Covington Catholic trav- Club outing saw the Colonels have scholarship money will be reward- a movie night-in watching the elled to the University of Cincin- ed. th French animated film, “The Paint- nati on Wednesday, February 25 ing”. The French cuisine gave the to participate in the TEAMS com- Since the event runs from authentic everyone wants for each petition. The TEAMS competition seven o’clock in the morning to outing. is an event where schools from all three o’clock in the afternoon, there over the tristate bring some of their is a break in between test-taking to Despite the small turnout most intelligent students to compete enjoy delicious food and refresh- for this outing, there was no lack against other schools in a series of ing beverages. Senior Adrian Neff of enjoyment. “The Painting” to say the least, was different. Watch- math and science tests. praised the Swiss rolls served at lunch and showed excitement in ing “The Painting,” some may be Seniors Adrian Neff, Erik reminded of the books and movies saying when asked about his expe- Schutzman, and Chris Holthaus you loved from your own child- rience, “It was a genuinely fun time, hood: The “Oz” and “Narnia” led the young Covington Catholic and I had the chance to make a lot series, and “The Phantom Toll- teams consisting primarily of ju- of friends.” booth.” Without getting overtly re- niors and sophomores going into the ligious, Laguionie brings a viewer tests. Each school was split up into Overall the TEAMS com- gently up to the edge of some very several teams based on age, and the petition was an enjoyable time for large ideas and then, in a final Covington Catholic students were the students as they got a day off of scene that has the ability to lift ban, Miss Garrett, and Mrs. Ruth were split up into three teams consisting school to show off their brain power the hairs on your head, brings Lola the the brave few who showed up for the of eight students each. Scholarship against the best minds in the area in seeker to a moment of revelation and mid-week feast. Brie cheese, French money can be received for excellent effort to win scholarship money for light. And then it has the imagination bread, croissants, and Mocha lattes scores on the tests, so the students college. to go beyond that. If one were to watch were a perfect entre for the most entic- take the competition with utmost this with their children, there would be ing part of the evening, dessert. Ending a few things to discuss on the car ride the night with creampuffs and crème home. brullee was a right ending for a night in Patrick Ballow, Nathan Ur- what some may have called Paris.

Thank you parents, teachers, coaches, mentors, school staff, and classmates of Covington Catholic High School. You have helped grow a wonderful young man.

Cooper Theobald’s Grandparents Greg and Ruth Woodham Student Life Page 6 Roth and Murrer Sign in Athletics Students Attend Leadership Conference Grant Guenther fantastic season and career for Cov Jake Brueggeman tant is to not conform to the wrong Cath and was rewarded with some group behavior and rather act re- th th February 4 is a day com- colleges interested in him. He chose On February 6 , three stu- sponsibly and be a role model. Af- monly known as college signing to go to Center College, a Division dents represented our school at the ter the speaker, everyone broke out day for all sports. An athlete can 3 college. Good Luck to Jacob Roth Leadership Conference in Spring- in small groups. The students from verbally commit before this date, on his decision to continue being a dale, Ohio. The students that went various schools discussed the val- th but once February 4 hits they can student athlete. were juniors David Rice, Bren- ues of leaders and the importance of sign a paper saying they are coming dan Kamer, and sophomore Logan them. to a certain college, and the scholar- Sam Murrer was the Left Franxman. Coach Zerhusen acted ships cannot be taken away unless Guard for Covington Catholic. He as the student’s small group leader. Covington Catholic sent only played two seasons of foot- Collectively they did a fantastic job three fine young men to this confer- ball after juggling other sports representing Covington Catholic. ence to instill life values that will his first two years, but he turned grow in these men as they mature. into a fantastic Left Guard. His The day kicked off with a The day was a great experience for hard work and dedication to keynote speaker who emphasized the young men as it will implant in- the weight room has allowed the importance of leaders in today’s valuable life lessons into the gentle- him to receive many college society. He stressed how impor- men that went. offers. He chose to go to Mi- ami of Ohio on a large schol- arship. Congratulations on his STEM Rally Excites Interest signing to be a Red Hawk. Benny Kindt certain circumstances occur. It is an The ceremony took place exciting day with much anticipation after school on Thursday, February In February ,CovCath held the first ever pep rally for a new pro- th over high profile athletes. 4 where the two sat at a table with gram that is getting started at CCH next year! The S.T.E.M. program is get- their families and signed the papers. ting a lot of attention and should add a wide variety to our school in the fu- Our Covington Catholic It took place in the multi-purpose ture. The program is led by the great Mr. Lind who came back to CCH just community also had some signees room where anyone who wished to this year after a long period where he taught in Ohio. S.T.E.M’s main focus th on February 4 . We had two football come was welcome. The reaction of is on the subjects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. players by the names of Jacob Roth the athletes and their parents was Currently in the United States, STEM jobs are what needs the most filling, and Sam Murrer who both signed amazing, knowing their hard work and there are going to to a college to play football there. had finally paid off. Good luck to be endless open jobs Jacob Roth was the Center for our both of these young men in the fu- in the future for STEM very own football team. He had a ture. students. The pep rally Pikar Represents CCH in showed just how fun and exciting STEM Shakespeare Finals activities can be. The crowd was in constant Trevor Bowman awe and amazement of how fun and excit- In February, Michael Pikar represented Covington Catholic in the ing all the activities yearly Shakespeare Competition. He competed against other students at seemed. The best part Covington Catholic in late January to get the honor of representing Cov about STEM is that students’ jaws drop to the floor from fascination, yet Cath in the competition. at the same time are learning and taking in all of the information of these Michael was one of 17 students to compete in the competition on STEM activities. th February 28 . The 17 students were each from After an amazing showing at the STEM pep rally, I am not sure if different schools from Northern Kentucky there will be enough STEM classes to accommodate all of the students that and Cincinnati. This first round of 17 was will for sure be taking any STEM classes next year. The future is bright held at the Play House in the Park where the for all STEM students, and I cannot wait to see how big the CCH STEM students had the opportunity to perform on program under the leadership of Mr. Lind will go! the stage. Each student performed one sonnet and one monologue in the first round. After all of the students performed 6 students were Gastenveld Baby Arrives picked to go onto the next round: Michael was one of those 6. In the finals, the following Benny Kindt weekend, Michael was asked to perform the same sonnet and monologue but also another Mr. Gastenveld is a first year cold piece--another monologue. In the finals teach at Covcath and is already becom- Michael received 4th place. ing the favorite teacher of many stu- dents who have him in class. Mrs. Ruth who was in charge of the Cov Cath competition was very proud of Michael Mr. Gastenveld and his wife had th for getting 4th. “I heard members of the ESU, their first baby on February 26 . This the organization that sponsors the competi- was great news for everybody who tion, say that they thought Michaeael did a knows Gastenveld as he is such a great fabulous job,” said Mrs. Ruth. Michael is guy who deserves nothing but the best. only a junior at Cov Cath so next year he is expected to return to the com- Their daughter Iris Daniel Gastenveld petition. was born at 7:55 am. She weighs 9 pounds and 6 ounces and is 21 inches long. So far everyone is healthy and happy! In the World Page 7 Two Juniors Get Regional Youth Leadership Experience Grant Guenther an asset in the future and how to fix ty Fiscal Court where the students They like the program because it their weaknesses. In the middle of learned to appreciate our govern- is both informative and hands on. Regional Youth Leadership September, the RYL program went ment system is a series of meetings that take to the Northern Kentucky Career more. Just a cou- place monthly where different top- Center where they learned about ple weeks ago ics are discussed. The categories are Criminal Justice. They learned our two Youth criminal justice, diversity, health, about the role of cops in the Cincin- Leaders learned law, local government, arts and cul- nati area and how they are leaders in about art and ture, and life success skills. Out of our community. In October, the top- culture where several hundred that applied, two ic of discussion was diversity where they went to the of our very own Cov Cath Colonels they went to the Toyota Headquar- School for Cre- made this prestigious group. Mitch ters. Here they learned about racial ative and Per- MacKnight and Lucas Timmerman rights and were encouraged to not forming Arts. At made this group and are pleased discriminate in the work force. In this exercise they with the outcome. Mitch said, “I November, the topic of discussion were introduced like it because it’s extremely inter- was Health which took place at Cin- to different arts esting while at the same time makes cinnati Children’s Hospital where as well as how it fun for the students.” There are they learned about Healthcare. art makes both 10 meetings and they take place the economy monthly or sometimes bi-monthly. In November, a Mock Law and the city bet- Students get to skip school on days Trial was optional but strongly sug- ter. Their Youth where they have meetings. gested where students learned up- Leadership Jour- front how to prepare and handle a ney is almost At the end of August the Mitch MacKnight presents his propostion. trial, as well as got some speaking done with just a orientation took place where the experience and practice. Next they life success skills members learned more about the were required to learn about law meeting and then graduation. Good luck to these men as they program as well as met the team. In and what exactly lawyers do as well graduate in the next couple months. early September, they had a retreat as the effect on society. They went Overall, this program is a They have great careers ahead of meeting where they learned about to a courthouse (go-figure) for this huge success, and we are proud to them and will make a difference in their skills as well as weaknesses. meeting. Local government was have two students in the program. the world. They learned how the skills will be then taught at the Campbell Coun-

Celebrate Presidents’ Day Ash Wednesday is Not Just Cooper Theobald Another Day Presidents’ Day is the federal holiday reserved for honoring the Jack Schrage leading men of our country since the countries conception in 1776. This year’s Presidents’ Day fell on Monday February 16th and was created to What is Ash Wednesday, Colonels? Ash Wednesday is the name honor our first president George Washington’s Birthday, which is Febru- given to the first day of the season of Lent, in which the Pastor applies ary 22nd. Now, we honor all 43 presidents on this day ever since the first ashes to the foreheads of Christians to signify a repentance. Although it is Presidents’ Day in 1885. not a holy day of obligation, it is still highly recommended that you attend mass to receive ashes. The ash ceremony takes the place of the homily. The In terms of financial institutions such as banks and the postal ser- parishioners line up as if they were lining up for the Eucharist. The Priest vice, Presidents’ Day serves as a day off from business, but not all busi- will make the sign nesses are off on this day. All schools are off on this day, and the general of the cross on your thought among students is that Presidents’ Day serves no real purpose oth- forehead saying “Re- er than giving students a day off. As a country, we have shied away from member, O man that the true meaning of Presidents’ Day, which is to honor our leaders of the you are dust, and past and present. unto dust you shall return”. It is also a day where consuming any type of meat is not al- lowed which also ties into the second part of this article, lent. Every year, people all around give up something that really does not mean much to them. I challenge David M. Blank anyone reading this Law Offices article to take time 36 West 5th Street and think of some- thing that would take Covington, KY 41011 a lot of strength to give up, whether it’s fast food or soft drinks or alcohol and spend these 40 days of lent fasting. If what you are giving up is a bad habit, maybe the habit will be broken after fasting from it and you will not even want to return to doing that habit after Lent ends. You never know Wishes the Colonels what could happen. Challenge yourself, Colonels. a Good 2015 Sports Page 8 Varsity Basketball Finishes Strong in Regional Play

Cooper Theobald to avenge their regular season loss round of the Regional Tournament, to the Regional Championship for to the Colonels in the District Fi- yet another team the Colonels had the third consecutive year. With February coming to a nals. From the moment the ball defeated in the regular season. What close, the Colonel Varsity Basket- was tipped, the men in the blue and should have been a non-competitive For the third year in a row, ball Team gave one last push going white controlled the tempo of the game was just the opposite and the and the third time this season, Cov- into the district and regional tour- game and ended up blowing out the Colonels found themselves at the ington Catholic would face the Bull- naments. The Colonels finished the mercy of the point guard of dogs of Holmes High School in the regular season out strong by win- Newport. With 2 seconds championship of the Regional Tour- ning 9 games in the month of Feb- left on the clock and the nament to decide which team would ruary with one loss. The lone loss Colonels up by one, the get a chance to play in the State was at the hands of the Dixie Colo- point guard of Newport Tournament at Rupp Arena. After nels and was an utter breakdown by went to the free throw going down at half, the Colonels the entire by Blue Colonels Basket- line with a chance to win played team basketball in the second ball Team. The Dixie loss, although the game. After making half and came out with a 45-37 vic- embarrassing, only strengthen the the first free throw, the tory and punched their ticket to the Colonels as a team as they needed second free throw was a Kentucky High School Basketball to buckle down for the post season, little strong and the game State Tournament. Bo Schuh, Coo- stay focused, and keep their eye on went into overtime where per Theobald, and Cole VonHandorf the main prize – A State Champion- the Colonels prevailed. were named to the region and dis- ship. The very next game, the trict all-tournament team with Cole Colonels found them- being named MVP of both tourna- The Colonels went into selves in nearly the same ments. post season play as the one seed in position as they trailed to the district tournament and were The CovCath team is primed St. Henry at half by four. matched up with the Beechwood and ready to make another deep run bulldogs by a score of 80-53. Due to a fiery Coach Ruthsatz half Tigers in the first round, whom the in the State Tournament in an effort time speech, the Colonels came out Colonels had beaten once already. to bring back another state title to After defeating Holmes, the clicking on all cylinders and won After handily defeating the Tigers, Covington Catholic. Good luck Col- Colonels were squared off against the game against the Crusaders The Holmes Bulldogs were ready onels and bring home the hardware! the Newport Wildcats in the first handily. CovCath was headed back

JV Squad’s Future Amazing Freshman Basketballers Finish 24-0 Looks Bright Jake Brueggeman Season and Regional Champions The Colonels’ Junior Var- Ben Zumdick sity Basketball fell short of a Re- After finishing the regular season a perfect 24-0 the Freshman Colonel Basketballers set their sights on gional Championship when losing the end of the year Jack Kaelin Freshman Invitational Tournament, and the tournament went just as their regular to New Cath 65-50 in the finals. season. The colonels dominated every game of the tournament, easily winning the championship game. They struggled mightily and would love to have another shot at the The team started their run by beating Scott handily 50-14. Next was Boone County and the outcome was Thoroughbreds. The team should just like the last; the Colonels won big 52-19. Cov Cath met Newport Central Catholic in the semifinals and were be commended for their effort all able to win in closer than normal game 46-36. The team got right back to their streak of utter dominance by beat- season. ing Highlands 60-19 in the championship game. The season was far from a The team finished the tournament as champions and won every game by an average of 27.5 points. Every failure despite the unfortunate end- single player on the team contributed to the championship run, but four players were named to the All-Tourna- ing. The Colonels finished 17-5 ment Team. Those were Center Jake Walters, Forward Austin Lay, Forward C.J. Frederick and with tough losses to Trinity, Louis- ville St. Xavier, Moeller, and New Congratulations once again to the Freshman Colonels on a historic season. We are all looking forward to Cath twice. Both are powerhouses great things in the near future you. in the area. The team led by Coach Matthew Otte was young and tal- ented featuring two starting fresh- men, Aiden Ruthsatz and AJ Mayer. The two freshmen were standouts often leading the squad. Sopho- mores Gunnar Schuh, Max Bishop, and Ross Basford were also signifi- cant contributors. The future of the Colonels’ JV squad is bright, as the freshman class is loaded with talent with their current team finishing 29-0. Watch out for big things from the JV Bas- ketball Colonels next season. Sports Page 9 Coming in 2nd is NOT Settling--We ARE Coming Back!

David Dinn mers, every- ing event. On top of that, the Colo- one who stood nels 400 meter relay (led by Junior As the swimming season up made it to Brendan Meyer and Seniors Todd comes to a thrilling close, it also the top 16 in Sheets, Mike Summe, and Rob comes to another disappointment. state in their Newman) won the event in a thrill- The Colonels once again fell to St. respected ing finish against the Champions St. Xavier and got another state runner events which Xavier. The time set a school and up. Getting second place four years is impressive. state record. in a row is heart-wrenching, but Coach Dickmann had some other But just As we celebrate all we can things to say about that this year at because the do is work toward the future. Some a school assembly right after state Colonels got of the Colonels who are not gradu- competition. 2nd place does ating will be hitting the pool again not mean that soon in their respect clubs, as they With the swimming/diving team ented our Colonels are in the wa- we did not suc- look toward state next year. The seated behind him, Coach Dick- ter. Everyone watched as about 20 ceed. Senior Louie Hunt got 1st in goal is winning state, and this team mann explained how the swimming swimmers stood up to show who state in diving and set a state diving is heading in the right direction. places work and showed how tal- made it to state. Out of 600 swim- record for the most points in a div- Track Team Prepares for Season Indoor Wrestling Ends 2nd Season at CCH Joe Pieper Robby Fields Every year before the track Wresting in its second year as a program at CovCath has substan- season begins the track team tial potential to be a dynasty in the coming years. Mandatory conditioning takes part in an indoor track starts in October and the season starts in November and goes through Feb- league to try and warm up for ruary. the upcoming season. Although it is just a warmup, this year’s With our first ever home wrestling match, the team is nowap- indoor track turned out to be a proaching the state championship meet. Unfortunately, no members were pretty special season. eligible to participate in the state competition. Senior Joe Marino is an alternate, who will attend the meet. He took 5th place in his division, but The team this year attended since only the first 4 can go to state, he will wait and hope someone will three competition meets. Jake back out to prove his dominance and be the first state champion at Cov Erpenbeck this year turned in Cath. some very good performances. Jake broke a record in the 55 meters for the fastest time ever by a CCH runner. The team also took 3rd place in a meet in Ohio. With the strong showing by the team this year indoor, hopefully that will spell for some good success when the spring time hits.

Tennis Courts Ready in April?

Staff Construction is soon to be completed on the new tennis courts, which are located behind the baseball field, but unfortunately it is not soon enough for Coach Al Hertsenberg. The deadline is April, but the Tennis Team will be well into their season by then, weather-permitting. Senior wrestlers Joe Marino, Craig McGhee, and Alex Beckes are recognized at the “We’re pretty excited to have our own facility on campus,” Coach first ever CCH home meet. Al Hertsenberg said. “It’s been in the works for five years.”

Coach Herts began coaching tennis in 1991, along with soccer. He retired from his soccer coaching in 2009 to put all his energy into getting the tennis courts at Covington Catholic. These past couple of springs have been wet seasons, pushing much of the play late into the season. No mat- ter, that did not stop the excellent play of the team. In 2010, the team was State Runner-Up. In 2009 and 2010, Jimmy Roebker was Individual State Champion. And in 2013, current senior Austin Hussey was Individual State Champion. Austin is looking for that again this season. Painting is what is left, along with sidewalks. “The court surface has to be a certain temperature before they’ll come and paint it,” Hertsen- berg said. “That first snow day in November, they were ready to come and paint it the next week. Once it’s warm enough, they’ll paint a blue playing surface with green outlines. It’ll probably be ready in April.” The Colonel Tennis Team is hoping for a possible 14th straight Ninth Region championship. We are all looking forward to a home match for these Tennis Colonels. Intramurals Page 10 Senior IBL Heading to Tournament Play at Full Speed

Grant Guenther Schuh is also 5-0 with Alex Wagner together for the tournament. Team this year with their only win coming and Karl Schmitter putting up huge to Team Dinn. Team Dinn is a joke Senior year is a year in performances. These two teams are team. They have themed games and which people start to not care about the only teams undefeated and sadly are just in it for fun, which is very grades any more and start to care are not scheduled to play each other respectable. They have no chance about other things---things such as during the regular season, but hope- to win a game but everyone enjoys college and sports. Every week the fully they can meet in scoring mass points against them. anticipation is high the championship so The only question is what theme for an IBL game. This we can see this clas- they will come in; it is a huge ex- year’s senior class sic fight. citement. takes IBL extremely competitively as ev- Team Ruwe is 3-2 One of the most exciting eryone wants to leave with losses to both parts about senior year is getting to CCH as champions. the undefeated teams. play the faculty team. The faculty So far this year there Both of the games team includes Coach B, Coach Ar- are some clear favor- were close, but Team nold, Coach Hovan, Mr. Hansman, ites to go far in the Ruwe ended up on Mr. Lubbers, and Mr. Gastenveld. tourney, teams that the bottom both They are tall and good at rebound- have no chance, and times. They are a ing. This team is undefeated and some possible sleep- force to be reckoned looks to stay that way with so much ers. with, and I believe talent. Their scoring is usually pret- they can come out on Huber is also 2-3 and is struggling ty even, with Coach B leading most Team Micek top. Their only weak- right now but has enough talent to times. It is amazing how strong our 5-0 is unstoppable; their closest ness is height, but they have plenty pull an upset. faculty team has gotten over the game was 7 points to Team Huber, of sharp shooters. Team Foertsch years. but Team Micek looks very strong led by Patrick Ballow and Luke The two bad teams this year with Adam Wagner and Parker Foertsch are 2-3, but have great re- are Team Schmidt and Team Dinn. The finals are coming up Kenney leading the team. Team bounding skills and have solid de- Team Schmidt has talent, but the ef- fast, so get ready for the last excit- fense. Maybe they can get their act fort just is not there. They are 1-4 ing matchups. Junior IBL Reveals Top Players Going to Finals

Bo Schuh The Junior IBL has been es- Team Ward dropped to 0-4. the offensive performances they pecially promising this year. With both put on. Or maybe, just maybe, At Covington Catholic, games in action the past week, there The night before these could Team Ward shock the world there is a rich tradition of basketball was great basketball all around. games offered an especially thrill- (CovCath) and pull off a Cinderella in the gymnasium. Multiple district Team Stegman and Team Ayres ing game. Two of the top teams in run to the finals of the IBL Cham- and regional championships, trips both continued their winning ways, the league – Team Beck and Team pionship? We shall find out soon down to Rupp Arena for state tour- as both improved to 4-1 on the sea- Ziegler – had a showdown in the enough. naments, and even the 2014 KH- son; Nick Porras led Team Steg- night cap, and it did not disappoint. SAA State Championship banner man with 30 points to an 88-62 win In a barn burner, Team Ziegler pre- is hanging in our gym today. The over Romes, who falls to 3-2, while vailed with a tough win over Team intensity and willingness to win is Ethan Sammons led Team Ayres to Beck in an offensive-heavy game, there, whether you can see it in a a 70-60 victory over Team Flynn, with the final score being 90-84. Cooper Theobald technical foul or dropping them to an abysmal 1-4. Even behind Captain Kyle Beck’s Coach Ruthsatz’s passion for win- In the final two games of the night, career high 50 points, Team Beck ning on the sideline. Yet, only the the crowd saw Team Haught get could not pull out a win. students know the darkest secret of above .500 for the year, as they im- As the season is winding the basketball tradition at Coving- proved to 3-2 behind a 47-45 double down, the tournament picture is ton Catholic: the real basketball is overtime thriller over Team Shields, coming into place. With both Team played on Sunday nights in the IBL, dropping them to a record of 1-3; Stegman and Team Ayres sitting the Mecca of high school basket- Team Haught was led by Robert at 4-1, it seems that they would be ball. Where no fouls are called and Young, who dropped 16 points in the favorites. Yet, it is hard to count it’s a fight to the death for a win, the win. Finally, Team Fagin im- out Teams Beck and Ziegler after IBL never disappoints. proved to 2-3, while the defeated Intramurals Page 11

Undefeated, Team Boydston Moves to Final Action Covington Jake Brueggeman with 21. Team Boydston defeated Schulte 58-48 as captain Boydston dropped 20. In Sophomore IBL is going the final matchup of the week Curk obliter- Catholic Times strong with several teams sepa- ated Rohling 87-45. Rasheed Ameen had 25. rating themselves from the pack. Team Bayless started off hot begin- In week 4 play, Team Mullen forfeit- 1600 Dixie Hwy ning the season 2-0 with zero signs ed against Rohling. Team Schabell beat Curk Park Hills, KY 41011 of slowing down. Let’s catch up to 58-57 as Briede has 17 from Schabell. Team 859-491-2247 see what has happened in week 3 Dames beat Kennedy 53-52. Ben France had and 4 action. a great game with 21 points. Team Boydston remains undefeated beating Cronin 51-42. In week 3 play, Team Bay- less crushed Team Dames 67-32. A few teams are separating them- Galvin was selves from the com- Advisor: the high petition; however, Mrs. Diane L. Ruth scorer for can a team that has Bayless with struggled thus far Editors: 22. Team surprise people in Joe Pieper and Bo Schuh Schabell the playoffs? We will beat Team find out soon with the Mullen 52- playoffs kicking off Reporters: 20 in a nail- in the second week of Trevor Bowman, Jacob biter. Briede March. Brueggeman, led Schabell David Dinn, Robert Fields, Grant Guenther, Noah Helbling, Paul Huber, Austin Hussey, Ben Kindt, Robert Lilly, Tyler Micek, Jack Schrage, Cooper Theobald, Ben Zumdick

Strong Start for Freshmen in IBL Photographers: Mrs. Diane Ruth, Jacob kennedy, Robert Lilly hoped for. Four weeks into their season, Mrs. Franxman, Prestige, only half of their fun is over. The freshman Mr. MacKnight, Mrs. Summe Intramurals are always a class has already proven how dominant way for freshmen to find new hob- their sports teams have been in the fall and Advertising: bies, meet new people, and create winter, and intramural basketball is no drop Grant Guenther memories that will be a staple in a off. Competitive games week in and week high school experience. And sports out makes it enjoyable to spectate, referee, can pave a path for those memories. or even just to come and watch your fellow classmates have fun. Intramural basketball has been a highlight for students at Halfway through the IBL season Covington Catholic year in and the freshmen have put up impressive num- year out. But the anticipation fresh- bers. Michael Schaefer, of team Richards, men have over their first year of has averaged well over 20 points per game the Intramural Basketball League and Team Knollman dominated weeks 3 is something special. All the stories through 5. Week 4 saw the upset of Team told from fathers, brothers, and rel- Disken over Team Wulfek with a score of atives make for four years of com- 63-53. Week 4 also saw a barn-burner be- petitive games, and lasting memo- tween Team Ward and Team Kennedy but ries. The process of choosing teams ended up with Ward coming out on top 63- freshman year consists of pickers 45 due to free throw shooting and not turn- choosing the familiar players they ing the ball over. played with in grade school and a few others they knew coming into The playoffs approaching, Team All opinions expressed here are the opinion of their freshman year. Knollman is looking to be the favorite; each individual student. These opinions do not however, Team Richards, led by Michael express the opinions of the administration, the So far the freshmen have Schaefer is a sleeper many may not be ex- gotten off to the start they had all pecting to make a deep run. staff, or the school as a whole.

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