The Leprechaun Gold St. Vincent-St. Mary High School * Volume XLII * Issue 6 * March 2013 HABEMUS PAPAM Francis (Jorge Bergoglio) of Argentina Jackson Ewing staff reporter could be referencing St. Francis Xavier. is also the first Jesuit and first pope from America. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis, was elected Catholics are speculating about in what direction he will lead the pope on March 13, which is the same day as the Feast of St. Joseph, the Church. One of the biggest issues that Pope Francis will face is the patron of . recent scandals involving clergymen. In Argentina and the rest of Latin Pope Francis, who is 76 years old, was ordained in 1969, and be- America, where Pope Francis has his origins, there are fewer reports came the Archbishop of Buenos about such scandals. Many wonder Aires in 1998. He became a how this will affect any of his deci- cardinal in 2001. sions on the issue. The pope is fluent in Spanish, He has a reputation for using his Latin, Italian, German, French, mind to solve a problem but his heart and English. to make a decision. He also oper- As a cardinal, Pope Francis ates within the world of an ordained has a reputation as a humble clergy while not being drowned in man. Throughout his time serv- self-serving clerical rank and privi- ing the church, he lived a simple lege. life, including living in a small His first day as pope began with apartment, riding the bus, and him praying at the Basilica of Santa cooking his own meals. Maria Maggiore in , a place of He is also known for modern- special significance for the Jesuits. izing the Argentine church. He Later, he participated in a mass with appears to have a conservative the cardinals in the . view on issues such as abortion Speaking in Italian, Pope Francis and same sex marriage, as well didn’t use a script and kept the ser- as his support of celibacy. His mon short, calling on the cardinals to opposition to same-sex marriage have courage. “I would like for all of has led to conflict with Argentine us, after these days of grace, that we president Cristina Fernández de find courage to walk in the presence Kirchner. of God ... and to build the church Once he was announced as with the blood of Christ. Only this way Pope, he asked the audience and Catholics everywhere to pray for him will the Church move forward.” and for God to guide him in the difficult task of guiding the church. Mr. Ken McDonald and Mr. Glenn Griffin both have positive things This act was viewed as a sign of Pope Francis’s humble nature by many to say about the new pope. “I think that things are looking good for the Catholics. Church,” Mr. McDonald said. “It looks like the cardinals have been He also referred to himself as “bishop” more than pope, calling him- guided by the Holy Spirit to select a man who will bring us back to our self the Bishop of Rome. He referenced his predecessor, Pope Benedict roots.” XVI, as emeritus bishop as well. “I’m excited about him,” said Mr. Griffin. “I’m just learning about The pope is someone who has had “a day-to-day link with the him, but his attention to form and willingness to bring humility to the population and ordinary people” during his many years as head of a office make him seem like a good choice. His love for the poor and large diocese in Buenos Aires, said Rev. Federico Lombardi, a Vatican humility are two things that I think will be a great example for us and spokesman. He also commented on his Jesuit background, saying Jesuits the entire Church, as well as something to help the bishops make good are recognized for their exceptional educational institutions and their decisions.” focus on social justice. “Jesuits are characterized by their service to the Students are excited about the new pope as well. “I’m really excited Church ... but trying to avoid positions of power,” said Lombardi, the to get new blood in the papacy. All of my friends and I are excited to Vatican spokesman, who is also a Jesuit. “I am absolutely convinced that see what Pope Francis brings to the legacy of the ,” said we have a pope who wants to serve. His election was the election of a Aaron Bennett. rejection of power.” Erin McNulty said, “He seems really humble. I really like that he’s The new pope is the first to choose the name “Francis,” a name that the first pope from the Americas because the Americas make up a signifi- many people associate with St. , though some say it cant part of the Catholic Church.” Commentary Leprechaun Gold Leprechaun Gold Feature Leprerchaun Gold Shamrock Alley St. Vincent- St. Mary High School TOP FIVE CLASSES TO TAKE Morgan Marando staff reporter Mock Trial Team 15 North Maple Street Akron, Ohio 44303 BEFORE YOU GRADUATE Mu Alpha Theta inducts students Amanda Sollenberger The Mu Alpha Theta officers and Ms. On the web: www.stvm.com Editor-in-chief advances to state (3) to appreciate man’s greatest accomplish- Patonai inducted the following students: Advisor ments in art and music.” seniors Trenton Campbell, Emily Cetnarowski, Jackson Ewing Team, Borodkin won Best Attorney and Johen- 1. IRISH LITERATURE staff reporter Teacher: Mrs. Bickett Vincent Piccoli, Joeseph Stavale; juniors Claire ning won Best Witness. On the Gold Team, Mrs. Maureen Harrigal 4. CHINESE The STVM Mock Trial Team qualified for Reason to take it: “Even if your ethnicity Beskitt, Robert Brunn, Vincent Carson, Colbey Woyat won a Best Witness award. Teacher: Mrs. Drumm the state competition after winning at regionals. Assistant is not Irish, STVM has an Irish tradition and Coombs, Sylvia Fallucco, Joseph Fickes, Katie On the second day of competition, teams Reason to take it: “One, because opportunities In order to move on in a Mock Trial compe- spirit. Our school is located in an area that was Goedecke, Dieter Haas, Marie Hammer, Corey were randomly selected to put on a trial against Mrs. Barbara Wood abound for Americans who know Chinese... not tition, both the prosecuting side and the defense at one time almost exclusively inhabited by the Large, Gabrielle Leonardi, Brendan Luebber- another school. In addition to the schools being only are American companies and organiza- side of a team need to win their trials. On Irish. Many traveled from Ireland during the ing, Joanne Lutman, Brianna Machuga, Audrey randomly selected, the prosecution and defense tions opening up to China, but also Chinese Friday, February 22, Phoenix Team Gold and Editor-in-Chief Potato Famine to this area and built St. Vincent Maloy, Olivia Manna, Kiley May, Rosalie teams were also randomly chosen from the companies are opening up here so there are Phoenix Team Green won both their trials. Church and the surrounding neighborhood. McCullough, Jaqueline McDowell, Sydney school. Amanda Sollenberger many possibilities. Two, you will never get Both teams competed in the State Mock Studying Irish Literature is a great way to tap Mcintyre, Melanie Mohler, Mackenzie Nolte, The defense side of the Gold Team went bored with studying Chinese language and Trial competition in Columbus on March 7-8. Staff Reporters into the humor and spirit of the people.” Nicole Paolucci, Andrew Rickbrodt, Emily up against one of Hoban’s prosecuting teams. culture because their recorded history is long, It is the first time that the STVM Mock Trial What you study: “In addition to Irish litera- Roberts, Viktoria Sargeant, Mario Volpe, Paul They won the trial, with Stadler winning a Best Kristen Bratton and you can go as deep into the language as Team has qualified for state competition since ture, we also study the geography, history, and Wilson, Gabrielle Yarbrough; sophomores Zane Attorney award and Jane Bozsik winning a you want. Three, while the Chinese character the program first started three years ago. Ellie Ewing culture of Ireland. Irish music and dance have Bellar, Julia Bowen, Jane Bozsik, Matthew Best Witness award. reading and writing are challenging, spoken Not only did both teams qualify for state also become popular components of this class. Carlson, Marco Colant, Mariah Costa, James In the semi-final round of competition, the Jackson Ewing Chinese has relatively simple grammar (i.e. no competition, the Gold Team also took second Throughout our study of Irish drama, a novel, Demboski, Katherine Friess, Angela Giltner, Gold Team’s prosecuting team faced Indian verb conjugations, no masculine or feminine place in the Regional competition, losing to the Jack Hurley sort stories, and poetry, we develop an appre- Cynthia Haas, John Kelliher, Alaina Misbrener, Hill’s defense team. Sparhawk won Best Attor- endings, and no plurals). And four, people will first place team by only one point. ciation for our Irish roots.” Andrew Misbrener, Cannon Morgan, Jaclyn ney for her work during the trial, but the team Kelly Lauck think you’re cool!” Several individual awards were also won by Additional Comments: “Yes, Irish Lit is Musci, Emma Noethen, Patrick Oliverio, Kevin lost during this round of competition. The Gold What you study: “We concentrate on listen- members of the team. Isabella Sparhawk, Ben Brianne Mehen FUN!” Oyakawa, Joeseph Puhalla, Emma Rickus, Karl Team placed in the final four out of 365 teams ing and reading and then add speaking and Nelson, Ellie Ewing, and Bryan Borodkin won Morgan Marando writing. I try to also give students all the tricks Rybka, Brooklynn Scherer, Michael Walker, which competed in Ohio Mock Trial competi- 2. ART and Robert Yeaton. Best Attorney awards for each of their trials. tion. Indian Hill, the school that was also the Teacher: Mrs. Lancianese I have used over the years for remembering Monica Pirie and Ashley Johenning won Best returning Mock Trial champion, went on to win Reason to take it: “These classes help you and learning the language. We also learn about Photos Car Raffle winners announced Witness awards for their portrayals of their with Orange High School coming in 2nd. relax and slow down in such a hurried place Chinese culture from food to calligraphy to pop characters during trial. At halftime of the STVM vs. Canton Mrs. Dolan we have in life. These classes also help search culture.” The Gold Team consists of Nelson, Spar- McKinley boys’ basketball game, the winners for the creativity that we all have inside our- Additional Comments: “Next fall, we will hawk, RosaLia Stadler, Jack- Mrs. Burdon of the 11th Annual Irish Family Car Raffle selves.” begin having students from China as part of our son Ewing, Mary Bozsik, were drawn. First prize, a 2013 Chevy Cruze Special acknowledgement What you study: “The basic elements of art student body. That will give our American stu- Jane Bozsik, Pirie, and Maci donated by Serpentini Chevrolet, was awarded that are seen is all aspects of design, photog- dents of Chinese a chance to practice and learn Woyat. The Green team Mrs. Luanne Richardson to Jim Kananen, a STVM former parent and raphy, and painting. Students learn about the more about life in China. Students interested consists of Ewing, Borodkin, resident of Peninsula. Second prize, a 51” famous artists whom everyone should know: in hosting these Chinese students in their home Jack Kelliher, Meghan Geist, Samsung Flat Screen TV donated by Kipp & Picasso, Michelangelo, and Dali.” should contact me [Mrs. Drumm].” Annmarie Costigan, Johen- Ruby Kofsky, was won by Warren Guillard The Irish Prayer Additional Comments: “Art is not difficult, ning, J.C. Portis, and Rollie 5. TECH THEATRE father of senior Marie Guillard. The third prize, it’s just time consuming. It’s like everything Teacher: Mr. Neary Shank. $500 in Circle K gas cards donated by Jerry May the road rise else in life, the more one works on it, the better Reason to take it: “Tech Theatre is a hands-on The first round of State Kelly HVM08, was won by Lori Urdiales, it becomes. Taking an art class is a wonderful project design class that teaches the technically competition on March 7, to meet you, mother of sophomore Karmen Urdiales. experience that you will remember your whole curious student about the design and produc- had the same format as the May the wind be life.” tion elements of theatre. It is a class that chal- Students qualify for OHS Olympiad previous competition. The always at your back, 3. WESTERN THOUGHT I AND II lenges the student’s creativity.” Gold Team won both of its Teacher: Mrs. Richardson What you study: “In Tech Theatre we study For the first time in school history, two trials, while the Green Team May the sun shine Reason to take it: “Western Thought was all of the technical aspects of production design students qualified for the State Mathematics lost one of its trials but still (l to r) Mock Trial Gold members Rosalia Stadler, Isabella Spar- warm upon your face. designed to prepare students for college. Most from designing sets, to creating special effects Tournament: Preston Hollopeter and Andrew placed in the top 20 of the hawk, Mary Bozsik, Jane Bozsik, Maci Woyat, Monica Pirie, Jackson universities have a required course in the and horror makeup, to actually building set Rodgers. The Ohio High School Olympiad competition. On the Green Ewing and Ben Nelson pose in the courtroom before a trial. May the rains fall Humanities for which students have very little pieces for our productions. Students also create will be held on Saturday, March 30 at Capital soft upon your fields. background. This course provides a founda- projects in costume design and props design. University. (l to r) Mock Trial tion in Western cultural traditions- including Students will also learn how to use tools prop- Green members Ashley And, until we meet again, philosophy, art, and music.” erly and safely.” Blood Drive exceeds expectations Johenning, J.C. Portis, May God hold you in the What you study: “In the first semester, we be- Additional Comments: “Tech Theatre is On Friday, March 8, the Blood Drive spon- Meghan Geist, Bryan Boro- gin with the ancient Greeks and Romans, con- personally my favorite of the theatre classes sored by Future Medics took place in the main dkin, Annemarie Costigan, Hollow of His hand. tinue with the Middle Ages, and end with the at STVM. The projects we complete are fun gym. The drive was in honor of Ms. Sanor and Rollie Shank, Ellie Ewing, Renaissance. The second semester covers the and creative. The class atmosphere is informal the school had the highest number of donors in and Jack Kelliher pose in the The Leprechaun Gold is published through- Reformation, Baroque, Classical and Romantic and project-oriented. It gives me the chance to STVM history. About128 students participated courtroom before a trial. out the year for the students of St. Vincent-St. periods, and ends with the Modern Period.” share my experi- and 98 successful pints were given, which Mary High School. Letters to the editor are Additional Comments: “The most impor- ence and passion passed the school’s goal of 91 pints. For each encouraged, provided they do not contain tant things a student can learn from Western for the technical pint given, three lives are saved. Mrs. Wind- disruptive material to the educational pro- Thought are (1) how to think, (2). to under- theatre arts.” horst said “I was inspired by all of the cess, stand the foundations of our own culture, and students’ courageous efforts.” and that they are signed. This paper reserves 2 March 2013 March 2013 3 Church Leprechaun Gold Leprechaun Gold Church Pope Benedict XVI retires at age 85 Country of the month: Kelly Lauck Jackson Ewing spent only one minute admiring each painting, it would take that person the ballots in order to create black smoke when burned. White smoke staff reporter staff reporter four years to go through the all of the museums. signals that a pope has been elected. It may come as a shock to many that Vatican City is a country. Vatican After eight years as pope, Benedict XVI resigned from his position *If they so choose, Italians are al- Benedict will have no influence in the decision, although some specu- City, also known as the , became independent in 1929 when It- on February 28 at 8:00 p.m. He is the first pope in 600 years to resign. lowed to donate 8 percent of their late that his influence will not be completely ignored. He has appointed aly and the Holy See signed the . Since then, Vatican City Pope Benedict cited his old age as a factor in his decision.“Strength yearly taxes to the Vatican. over half of the cardinals that are going to make the decision. has been a thriving city/nation that issues passports, coins, and stamps. of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months *In 2007, Vatican City became CNN Senior Vatican Analyst John Allen said that means the next Its post office is commonly used by Italians as it is more efficient than has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my the first carbon-neutral site in the pope, no matter where he is from, will probably continue in Benedict’s Italian mail. The city is also equipped with a publishing house and radio incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me,” said world. That means that Vatican conservative tradition, which has seen the Church take a firm line on station. Vatican City also maintains diplomatic relations with more than Benedict. City has achieved a net zero issues such as abortion, birth control, and divorce. 150 countries around the world. Although he will no longer be the pope, he will keep the name carbon footprint by offsetting their Benedict has announced that he will “remain hidden from the world” Interesting Facts: Benedict XVI and still be addressed as “his holiness” once he retires. emissions with fresh air. In order after he steps down from the papacy. In his statement, Benedict said he Population: 798 He will also be known as pope emeritus, emeritus pope, or Roman to do this, they created a forest in wished “to also devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future Capital: Vatican City; 798 pontifex emeritus. Hungary. through a life dedicated to prayer.” Area: 0.2 square mile Benedict led 100,000 people in prayer on Sunday, February 24. *ATM users in Vatican City are Lombardi said it was expected that Pope Benedict would devote his Language: Italian, Latin, French “Today we contemplate Christ in the desert, fasting, praying, and be- still given the option to use Latin time to reflection and prayer. He also added that, given his age, he will Religion: Roman Catholic ing tempted,” the pope said to an unusually large crowd at St. Peter’s to perform transactions. The Vatican Bank is the only one in the world to most likely not be assigned any more administrative decisions or duties. GDP per Capita: U.S. $25,500 Square in Vatican City. “As we begin our Lenten journey, we join Him do so. There have been some issues with the election of the new pope. Popu- *The are over 9 miles long. It is said that if a tourist and we ask Him to give us strength to fight our weaknesses. Let me also lar pressure is growing in the United States and Italy to keep California * There is no income tax in Vatican City. thank you for the prayers and support you have shown me in these days. Cardinal Roger Mahony away from the conclave to elect the next pope May God bless all of you!” because of his role shielding sexually abusive priests. It was the last time the pope would address crowds as pope, and he Mahony has announced that he will be attending and participating Interfaith Panel dialogues Art students receive honors not only thanked them for their support but also discussed how he was in the election. A Vatican spokesperson also said that there is no history Kelly Lauck working for the greater good.The pope continued, “During the decisive Jack Hurley staff reporter of any cardinal not participating in the election of a pope because of staff reporter moments of our lives, and in fact at every moment, we are in front of a personal scandal. Art students acheived high honors in two recent art competitions; the crossroads: Do we want to follow the I Conclaves often cause shame- On Wednesday, March 3, the student body gathered in the gym- Ohio Govenor’s Youth Competition and Akron’s 2013 Holocaust Arts or God?” ful and dark secrets about cardi- nasium to listen to a panel of five leaders of different religions about and Writing Competition. In order to select a new pope, a nals to come to light. However, respect, worship, and expression of relationships to the community. They Of all the schools represented at the Ohio Govenor’s Youth Com- conclave takes place. The College of Mahony’s previous history is both included Pastor Mike Dennis, Canton Nazarene Church; Reverend Fr. petition, only three of the pieces on display at the Govenor’s Exhibit Cardinals sends its voting members into recent and coincides with recent Norm Douglas, Executive Director of Heart-to-Heart Communications are from Catholic schools. Only two of the schools come from Akron: sequestration in Vatican City. The term scandals in both Europe and the and Campus Minister of The University of Akron; Pastor Stacey Jenkins, STVM and Firestone. “conclave” comes from the Latin phrase United States. House of Prayer for All People; Cantor Jason Rosenman, Temple Israel; cum clavis, meaning “with key.” The This week, the influential and Imam Nader Taha, Islamic Society of Akron and Kent. Student Winners from the Ohio Govenor’s Youth Competition term originates from this because the Italian Catholic affairs magazine participation included seniors Abrar Alniemi, Fransohn Bickley, Bennett Senior Mary Cistone was awarded State Winner with High Honors, cardinals are locked within the Sistine Famiglia Cristiana asked its read- Nelson; juniors Aisha Jami, Maxine Prince, Mario Volpe; sophomores Top 25, and Judge’s Favorite Award in Photography. Her piece will be Chapel during the voting process. ers if the Los Angeles based Car- Imani Davis, Aaron Kofsky, Sierra Turner; freshmen Lia Giffels, Kyle displayed at the Govenor’s Exhibit through May 23. Normally, a conclave begins between dinal Mahony should participate Kelly, Hope Roberts. Religious witnesses were given by Abrar Alniemi, 15 and 20 days after a pope’s death. in the conclave given these facts. Maxine Prince, and Aaron Kofsky. State Winners: However, since Benedict has chosen to “Your opinion: Mahony in the Imam Taha, also a teacher at STVM, closed the ceremony with a Caroline McCarty resign, the conclave began on March 11. conclave: Yes or No?” is the title summation of the event and a prayer. “The main thing we should learn Maddy Bishop There are a couple rules imposed by of the survey on the magazine’s from this is to respect each other’s views, even if we disagree with each State Finalists: Universi Dominici Gregis (UDG) that website. It is one of the most read other. If we open our hearts and minds, we can start seeing the beauty of Jordan Weisensell the cardinals follow. These rules state magazines in Italy. the wisdom that God created us uniquely.” Amanda Getz that the number of voting cardinals must Two days before Benedict XVI stepped down from the position, the The panel generated discussion among the students “It [the panel] Maddie Beskitt not exceed 120, a two-thirds-plus-one majority vote in order to deter- cardinals had already begun to gather in Rome. made us more aware of different cultures and religions, and it opened Christopher Esker mine the new pope, and an age limit of 80 on voting cardinals. On his last day as pope, over 10,000 people appeared outside of the our eyes. It took us out of our ‘private school bubble,’” said senior Katie Kimi Gough Each ballot is inscribed at the top with the words Eligo in Summum Vatican retreat where he officially stepped down from the position. He Pamer. Mick Iacafano Pontificemmeaning “I elect as supreme pontiff.” Underneath this, thanked the crowd for their support and gave them a blessing. The Interfaith Dialog assembly was organized and presented by the Honorable Mention: cardinals write in secret the name of the person they want to be pope. Once Benedict resigned, seals were placed on the entrance to the “STVM Cares Committee,” one of the teacher subcommittees respon- Bryce Ruggles The voting cardinal then folds the ballot twice, holds it in the air, and pope’s Vatican apartment, only to be broken when the next pope is sible for implementation of the School Improvement Plan. Committee Abrar Alniemi Mary Cistone with her state award carries it to the chapel’s altar. He then says, “I call as my witness Christ elected. His fisherman’s ring and papal seal had scratch marks put in members are Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Dages, Mr. Neary, Mr. Taha, and Mr. Gia Faetanini winning photograph titled, “The last day the Lord who will be my judge, that my vote is given to the one whom them so that he can no longer seal any documents with them. Alniemi. It includes the goal that “Students will demonstrate their un- Lacey Caprio of school.” before God I think should be elected.” Benedict also was required to make a pledge of unconditional obedi- derstanding of Catholic morals and values in building a faith community The votes are counted by three different scrutineers who follow a ence and respect to whoever becomes the next pope. “I will continue to of respect for themselves, others, and the campus environment.” Winners from the City of Akron Holocaust Arts and very specific procedure for counting the votes. The first scrutineer looks serve you in prayer, in particular in the coming days, so that you may be The Interfaith Dialog assembly was one of a number of activities pro- Writing Competition at a ballot, counts the vote, and passes it on to the next scrutineer who touched by the Holy Spirit in the election of a new pope,” he said. vided this year to promote a culture of respect in the school community. Sophomore Joseph Paloucci was awarded 1st Place in the Visual Art will do the same. The third Scrutineer reads aloud the name on the bal- Each cardinal also said a final farewell to Pope Benedict after they category. Because of this, he is invited to a trip to Washington D.C. on lot, pierces the ballot with a needle through the word Eligo at the top of gave him a standing ovation. “There was a note of sadness in saying May 9. Joe Paolucci the ballot, and slides the ballot onto a string of thread. Once all of the farewell to this man who has been our spiritual father for the last eight Honorable Mention: won 1st Place votes are read, the string is tied into a knot in order to preserve the vote. years,” said Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston. Kimi Gough in the Holocaust The ballots are then placed into a receptacle. The Cardinals then prepared for the conclave. Each was officially Josh Vellequette competition for After the votes are counted, they are burned to signify that a pope invited Friday, March 7, to participate. Maddie Beskitt has been elected. If no pope has been chosen, a chemical is applied to Abrar Alniemi the Visual Art category. 4 March 2013 March 2013 5 News-in-brief Leprechaun Gold Leprechaun Gold Sports Around the Globe 1. Sprint runner Oscar Pistorius accused of murder South African sprint runner Oscar Pistorius was accused of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Athletic UpdateAmanda Sollenberger Steenkamp, on February 13. Pistorius claims that he believed his girlfriend to be a home Wrestling Editor-in-chief intruder. He called for help, but Steenkamp had died before proper medical attention could be Division II- given. Prosecutors claimed that the two had an argument and that he killed her in an act of DISTRICT @ Alliance SECTIONAL @ Northwest STATE TOURNAMENT 132- Gibson 1st rage. The defense claimed that there is not enough evidence for the prosecution to know that The team took 3rd place overall The team took 1st place out of STATE TEAM SCORE: 3rd 138- Skonieczny 1st information.Throughout the grand jury proceedings, Pistorius was seen sobbing and weeping out of 48 teams. 6 wrestlers quali- 12 teams overall with 240 points, 120- Garrett Carter 7th 145- Knaus 3rd whenever his girlfriend’s name was mentioned. He is under house arrest at his uncle’s home fied to state with a 7th qualifying defeating the second place team Jackson Ewing 126- Mike Rix 2nd 152- Chu 4th until the trial begins. staff reporter as an alernate. (Coventry) by 42 points. Ten out 132- Walter Gibson Injury 113- John Chell 5th (alternate) of 12 STVM wrestlers moved on 160- Sciarretti 6th default 2. North Korea threatens U.S. and South Korea 120- Carter 3rd to District. 170- S Soovacool 1st 138- Ryan Skonieczny 2nd The armistice agreement that ended the Korean War in 1953 has been declared invalid by the North Korean Army. The Rodong Sinmun newspa- 126- Mike Rix 2nd 113- Chell 1st 182- Adkins 1st 182- Aaron Adkins 1st per reported, “The U.S. has reduced the armistice agreement to a dead paper.” North Korea also cut off direct phone links with South Korea at the 132- Gibson 4th 120- Carter 1st 195- Joe Faetanini 6th 285- Dre’k Brumley 7th inter-Korean border village of Panmunjom, according to South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency. The phone line was the emergency link for quick, 138-Skonieczny 1st 126- Rix 1st 285- Brumley 1st two-way communication between the two sides. North and South Korea have remained technically at war since the conclusion of the Korean War. It 182- -Adkins 2nd is yet to be seen if either side is going to take military action against the other. The Rodong Sinmun reported the commanders of the North Korean 285- Brumley 3rd military said that the military can now make a “strike of justice at any target anytime, not bound to the armistice agreement, and achieve the national reunification, the cherished desire of the Korean nation.” South Korea and the U.S. have begun conducting military drills and exercises called the “Key Resolve.” North Korea calls the exercises an “open declaration of war.” North Korea had previously warned it could carry out strikes against The STVM wrestling team started the season with twelve wrestlers, too few to make up a full squad, but the Irish didn’t let that stop them. They the U.S. and South Korea. Analysts say North Korea is years away from having the technology needed to mount a nuclear warhead on a missile. qualified six wrestlers to state and one alternate and came out with a state champion, two state runner-ups, and a total of five state placers. Junior Aaron Adkins took home the Gold and senior Mike Rix took home the Silver and his fourth state placement. He was the first wrestler in school history to place in the state tournament four times. Junior Ryan Skonieczny also placed 2nd and this was his second time qualifying to state and his second time on the podium. The two Irish wrestlers to finish in 7th place were sophomore Dre’k Brumley (two time state qualifier) and sophomore Sea to Shining Sea Garett Carter (first time state qualifier). Junior Walter Gibson also qualified to the state tournament for the second time but was injured during the 1. Christopher Dorner rampage ends Brianne Mehen staff reporter quarter finals. Christopher Dorner, 33, a fugitive who killed four people during a set-up guerilla warfare Coach Anthony Gary commented, “It was nice to see all the hard work the kids put in pay off, and it was a great accomplishment to have eight ambush posted a rant on Facebook that mentioned people whom he blamed for his job loss sectional champs and six state qualifiers.” as a Los Angeles police officer five years ago. A manhunt was launched on February 7 and a Senior Mike Rix said, “It was great to go down to Columbus for my fourth time. Every trip down there is different with different hurdles and new reward for $1,000,000 was offered for spotting or capturing him. There was much concern also competitors. I’m very grateful for all my experiences with the wrestling program and all my accomplishments.” because Dorner used to be in the Navy and has won many medals for his skillful shooting. He Adkins, two time state qualifier, first time state placer, achieved his second state title of the 2012-2013 school year (also having won one in foot- stole a car from a southern California couple and left them tied up in their mountain cabin. As he was driving away, he was pursued by police and ball). After competing in the semi-finals, Atkins was victorious and moved onto the final round. He won the 182 pound weight class with a pin in took refuge at a nearby cabin, where a shootout began. During the battle, one San Bernardino County officer was killed.The police attempted to draw 1:01, defeating Revere senior Stephen Suglio. Dorner out of the cabin with the somewhat flammable gas, CS gas.The cabin caught fire and burned him to death. 2. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty and waives trial Former Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson pleaded guilty to criminal charges for spending campaign funds of $750,000 on personal expenses. He Div. II State Champion is now facing 46 to 57 months in prison and a fine of $10,000 to $100,000 after making a plea deal with prosecutors. He also pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud, and false statements. A few hours later, his wife, Sandra Jackson, pleaded guilty to filing false Aaron Adkins joint federal income tax returns and is now facing two years in prison and a fine of $3,000 to $40,000. She admitted that she failed to report $600,000 in income that she and her husband earned in the past six years. According to the law, the maximum fine for both Jackson and his wife would be $250,000.

Ellie Ewing The Heart of it All staff reporter Cleveland’s West Side Market reopens after fire Garrett Carter 1. Div. II 7th Place Div. II 7th Place Dre’k Brumley On January 30, a fire broke out at Cleveland’s West Side Market. Investigations are still going on to see what caused the incident but an electrical problem is suspected to be the cause. West Side Market representatives stated that they have made sure to make the new and improved market cleaner and more efficient than ever. The cafe man- ager Tom Szoradi stated, “I can’t stress enough how surprised people are going to be. It’s really really beautiful.” Div. II State Runner-up Michael Rix Div. II State Runner-up Ryan Skonieczny Although West Side Market has come out of this fire on top, not everyone has done so well. Two local meat stands that are neighbors of West Side Market were burnt down in the fire and have yet to reopen. 2. Steubenville teens found guilty of rape Two Steubenville teenage boys were found guilty of raping a 16 year old girl and were sent to youth prison. The rape occurred at the end-of-the- summer party in August. All were drinking and the assault occurred while the girl was drunk and appeared to be passed out. One was sentenced to a minimum of two years and possibly until the age of 21 in the custody of the Ohio Department of Youth Services. The other was sentenced to a minimum of one year. They both apologized to the girl, her family, and their own families. 3. Craiglist murderer found guilty Richard Beasley will face the death penalty after being convicted of all aggravated murder charges in the 2011 shooting deaths of three men and an attempted murder of a fourth man. The men responded to a Craiglist ad for a bogus job as a caretaker for Noble County property. Judge Lynne Cal- lahan presided over the trial and will convene a mini-trial to determine whether the jury will recommend the death penalty. 6 March 2013 March 2013 7 Sports Leprechaun Gold Leprechaun Gold Sports Athletic Update Athletic Update Kristen Bratton Boys’ Basketball staff reporter free throws for a total of 8 points; (BBK con’t from p.8) Girls’ Basketball Kristen Bratton free throws for a total of 22 points; kets and 1 free throw for a toal of DISTRIcT: staff reporter Woolridge scored 1 basket for a total of 2 points. Hudson scored for a total of 9 points; freshman Hargrove scored 4 baskets for a 11 points; Booker scored 3 baskets Hathaway Brown L 34-46 and 1 free throw for a total of 5 total of 2 points; Williams scored 5 baskets and 4 free throws for a Lexi Handley scored 1 basket and total of 9 points; King scored 5 and 1 free throw for a total of 11 Junior Shannon Jack scored 5 bas- points. Jack scored 1 3-point goal. Regional: 2 baskets for a total of 4 points; total of 18 points; Bickley scored 1 free throw for a total of 3 points; baskets and 5 free throws for a points; Campbll scored 1 basket kets and 1 free throw for a total of Cardinal Mooney W 64-28 Warrensville Heights: Wells scored 2 baskets and 2 free 2 baskets for a total of 6 points; Bratton scored 3 baskets and 3 total of 16 points; Wells scored for a total of 2 points; Hargrove 12 points; junior Jordan Korinek Jack scored 9 baskets and 1 free Warrensville Heights (W 57-48) throws for a total of 6 points; Hargrove scored 2 baskets for a free throws for a total of 9 points; 4 baskets for a total of 8 points; scored 2 baskets for a total of 4 scored 3 baskets and 4 free throws throw for a total of 21 points; Wells scored 8 baskets and 4 free Hargrove scored 3 baskets for a total of 5 points; King scored 6 senior Maria Skora scored 1 free Williams scored 1 basket and 1 points; Hudson scored 2 baskets for a total of 10 points; junior Motz scored 3 baskets and 1 throws for a total of 20 poins; total of 8 points; Hudson scored baskets and 4 free throws for a throw for a total of 1 point. free throw for a total of 3 points; and 2 free throws for a total of 7 Kiley May scored 2 baskets for a free throw for a total of 7 points; Woolridge scored 2 baskets and 2 3 baskets for a total of 6 points; total of 17 points; Wells scored May, Paolucci, and Jack each Bickley scored 3 baskets for a points; Hurd scored 1 free throw total of 6 points; Freshman Amelia Paolucci scored 1 basket for a total free throws for a total of 7 points; Campbell scored 1 basket and 1 7 baskets and 5 free throws for a scored 1 3-point goal. total of 7 points; Campbell scored for a total of 1 point; Junius scored Motz scored 2 baskets and 2 free of 2 points; Korinek scored 4 bas- Hudson scored 3 baskets and 1 free throw for a total of 3 points. total of 19 points; Junius scored 3 Akron North W 77-31 1 basket for a total of 2 points; 2 fre throws for a total of 2 points; throws for a total of 6 points. kets and 3 free throws for a total free throw for a total of 7 points; King scored 3 3-point goals, Hurd baskets for a total of 6 points; Wil- Freshmen Octavia Loll scored 1 Weber scored 1 basket for a total King scored 4 baskets and 4 free May scored 2 3-point goals, Jack of 11 points; Uecker scored 4 bas- Bickley scored 4 free throws for a scored 2, Hargrove scored 2, Rob- liams scored 2 baskets and 2 free basket for a total of 3 points; Jack of 2 points; Booker scored 1 throws for a total of 13 points; scored 1. kets for a total of 8 points; Taylor total of 4 points; Hargrove scored inson and Bickley each scored 1. throws for a total of 6 points. scored 7 baskets and 2 free throws basket and 2 free throws for a total Robinson scored 2 free throws for Tallmadge W W 47-38 scored 2 free throws for a total of 2 baskets and 1 free throw for a Hudson scored 4 3-point goals, for a total of 18 points; Motz of 4 points. a total of 2 points; Weber scored Jack scored 3 baskets for a total 2 points; May scored 2 baskets for total of 5 points; Junius scored 1 Bickley scored 2, and Hargrove scored 3 free throws for a total of Hargrove, Bickley, and King 2 baskets for a total of 4 points; Regular Season: of 7 points; Motz scored 6 baskets a total of 4 points; Bratton scored basket and 1 free throw for a total and King each scored 1. 3 points; Paolucci scored 4 baskets eached scored 1 3-point goal. Wells scored 4 baskets and 2 free Canton McKinley: w77-57 and 4 free throws for a total of 16 1 basket and 1 free throw for a of 3 points. 28 rebounds (Wells had 8). for a total of 8 points; Korinek Tuslaw W 58-35 throws for a total of 10 points; Woolridge scored 2 baskets for a points; Korinek scored 5 baskets total of 3 points; Skora scored 3 CVCA (W 54-37) Ursuline W 71-60 scored 7 baskets and 2 free throws Hudson scored 3 baskets and 7 Wlliams scored 1 basket for a total total of 4 points; Hudson scored and 1 free throw for a total of 11 baskets for a total of 6 points. Woolridge scored 1 basket for a Woolridge scored 6 free throws for for a total of 17 points; Uecker free throws for a total of 14 points; of 2 points; Woolridge scored 4 8 baskets and 3 free throws for a points; junior Alexis Taylor scored Jack scored 2 3-point shots. total of 2 points; Hudson scored a total of 6 poins; Hudson scored scored 1 basket and 2 free throws Hargrove scored 1 free throw for a baskets and 3 free throws for a total of 23 points; Bickley scored 2 baskets for a total of 4 points; 38 rebounds (Korinek had 8). 2 baskets and 2 free throws for a 4 baskets and 6 free throws for a for a total of 4 points; Taylor total of 1 point; King scored 3 bas- total of 11 points. 2 baskets for a total of 4 points; May scored 1 basket and 4 free Cleveland Central total of 6 points; Bickley scored total of 18 points; Bickley scored scored 3 baskets and 1 free throw kets and 2 free throws for a total Bickley scored 2 3-point goals, Hargrove scored 1 basket for a throws for a total of 7 points; se- Catholic W 72-27 2 baskets for a total of 4 points; 2 baskets for a total of 5 points; for a total of 7 points; May scored of 8 points; Wells scored 6 baskets King and Hudson each scored 1. total of 2 points; King scored 7 nior Erica Bratton scored 1 basket Loll scored 1 basket for a total of Hargrove scored 1 basket for a Hargrove scored 1 basket and 2 4 baskets and 1 free throw for a and 8 free throws for a total of 20 26 rebounds (Booker and Wells baskets for a total of 16 points; for a total of 2 points. Jack and 2 points; Jack scored 6 baskets total of 3 points; King scored 7 free throws for a total of 4 points; total of 10 points; Handley scored points; Woolridge scored 2 baskets each had 4). Campbell scored 1 basket for a May each scored 1-3-point goal. and 1 free throw for a total of 14 baskets and 2 free throws for a King scored 6 baskets and 4 free 1 basket and 1 free throw for a for a total of 4 points; Bickley Fairless: W 100-40 total of 2 points; Weber scored 1 points; Motz scored 1 basket and 2 total of 18 points; Weber scored King scored 7 baskets for a total basket for a total of 2 points; Wells throws for a total of 17 points; Sectional: total of 3 points; Bratton scored scored 1 basket and 3 free throws Beaumont W W 71-31 free throws for a total of 4 points; 1 basket for a total of 2 points; of 17 points; Baddley scored 6 scored 5 baskets and 6 free throws Wells scored 5 baskets and 5 free 1 basket for a total of 2 points; for a total of 5 points; Campbell Korinek scored 7 baskets and 5 Paolucci scored 1 basket and 2 Wells scored 7 baskets and 1 free baskets and 3 free throws for a for a total of 16 points; Booker throws for a total of 15 points; Ju- Skora scored 1 basket and 1 free scored 1 basket for a total of 2 free throws for a total of 19 points; free throws for a total of 5 points; throw for a total of 15 points; Ju- total of 15 points; Corrigal scored scored 2 baskets for a total of 4 nius scored 1 basket for a total of throw for a total of 3 points. points; Weber scored 1 basket for Loll scored 2 free throws for a Korinek scored 6 baskets and 4 nius scored 1 basket for a total of 2 baskets for a total of 4 points; points; Williams scored 2 baskets 2 points; Booker scored 1 basket Jack scored 2 3-point goals, Loll a total of 2 points; Junius scored 1 total of 2 points; Jack scored 2 free throws for a total of 16 points; 2 points; Booker scored 1 basket Booker scored 3 baskets for a total for a total of 4 points. for a total of 2 points; Williams and May each scored 1. basket for a total of 2 points. baskets and 1 free throw for a total Uecker scored 3 baskets and 6 free for a total of 2 points. of 6 points; Junius scored 2 bas- Hudson scored 4 3-point goals and scored 1 basket for a total of 2 Regular Season: Hudson scored 1 3-point goal. of 6 points; Motz scored 3 baskets throws for a total of 12 points; King scored 2 3-point goals, Har- kets for a total of 4 points; Weber King scored 2. points. Magnificat L 42-52 and 1 free throw for a total of 7 Taylor scored 1 basket for a total grove scored 1. scored 3 baskets for a total of 6 36 rebounds (Hudson had 8). Hudson scored 4 3-point goals, Korinek scored 6 baskets and 11 Bickley and King each had 1. points; junior Nicole Paolucci of 2 points; May scored 5 baskets Sectional: points; Hurd scored 2 baskets for N.C. HOOVER: W 79-71 free throws for a total of 23 points; scored 4 baskets for a total of 9 and 1 free throw for a total of 13 District: Triway: W 78-38 a total of 6 points; Bickley scored Woolridge scored 1 basket for a 25 rebounds (Wells had 12). Jack scored 1 basket and 1 free points; freshman Jane Uecker points; Brattton scored 2 baskets Alliance (W 73-56) Baddley scored 1 basket for a total 2 baskets for a total of 5 points; (Con’t on p. 9) Walsh W 61-50 throw for a total of 4 points; Motz Hudson and King each scored 21 scored 4 free throws for a total for a total of 4 points. Hudson scored 6 baskets and 10 of 2 points; Bickley scored 4 bas- Robinson scored 2 baskets and 3 scored 2 baskets and 2 free throws May scored 2 3-point goals, points; Wells scored 9 points and of 4 points; Taylor scored 2 free for a total of 6 points; Uecker had 6 rebounds. throws for a total of 2 points; May Paolucci and Jack each scored 1. scored 2 baskets for a total of 4 30 rebounds (Uecker had 7). 2013 REGIONAL Champs 2013 District Champs Hudson had 5 3-point shots. scored 3 baskets and 2 free throws points; Taylor scored 2 baskets

8 March 2013 March 2013 9 Sports Leprechaun Gold Leprechaun Gold School Science students advance with Inquiry projects Winter sports in action Jack Hurley staff reporter On Tuesday, February 12, STVM held its local science fair in the Mrs. Joanna Price submitted the following results. Cosgrove Center from 4:00-7:00 p.m. There were 70 students who par- Saturday, March 16, the District 5 Science Fair was held at the Uni- ticipated in the fair, 39 of whom earned ratings and moved on versity of Akron with 370 students competing from Northeastern Ohio. to the District Fair held at The University of Akron on Saturday, March STVM had 35 students judged at the fair and 19 will be moving on to 16. The students include freshmen Jack Baumer, State Science Day in Columbus on May 11. Bryan Borodkin, Gonzalo Diago, Colin Edgley, The following students scored superior Maddie Fickes, Eva Finley, Brian Heller, Justin which allows them to move on to State com- Hofacker, Rachael Iacofano, Vincent Mazzola, petition: freshmen Bryan Borodkin, Colin Bridget Neugebauer, Hope Roberts, Dominic Edgley, Maddie Fickes, Eva Finley, Hope Sciarretti, Griffin Spinner, and Danielle Whid- Roberts, and Danielle Whiddon; sophomores don; sophomores Mariah Costa, Katherine Katherine Friess and Karl Rybka; juniors Friess, Joe Gironda, Joseph Puhalla , and Karl Jack Giles, Meghan Gorbach, Preston Hol- Rybka; juniors Sylvia Fallucco, Sean Gaffney, lopeter, Jack Hurley, Mario Volpe, Mary John Giles, Meghan Gorbach, Preston Hollop- Walsh, and Erica Wolf; seniors Emily Baker, eter, Jack Hurley, Erin McNulty, Mario Volpe, Nick Neill, Isabella Sparhawk and Vincenzo Mary Walsh, Derek Whiddon, and Erica Wolf; Volpe; state alternates: Sylvia Fallucco and seniors Abrar Alniemi, Emily Baker, Nick Local Science Fair winners are (l to r) Derek Whiddon, Sean Gaffney. Neill, Bennett Nelson, Sloan Piglia, Isabella Jack Hurley, Sean Gaffney,Mary Walsh, Marissa Tomin, Several of the students took home awards Sparhawk, Marissa Tomin, and Vincenzo Volpe. Vincenzo Volpe, Ben Nelson, Erin McNulty, and Sloan for placing in the top of their category and The winners for Zoology and Microbiology Piglia. winning special sponsored awards that were were Rybka (1st), Sciarretti (2nd), and Spinner particular to their area of study. (3rd); for Botany and Environmental: Edgley (1st), Borodkin, Roberts; 1. Emily Baker- 2nd place in Chemistry, Bridgestone Americas Tire for Chemistry, Medicine, and Biochemistry: Hollopeter (1st), Friess Operations Award (2nd), and Alniemi (3rd); for Physics, Engineering, and Computers: Vin- 2. Bryan Borodkin- 2nd place in Zoology cenzo Volpe (1st), Sparhawk (2nd), and Hurley (3rd). First place winners 3. Mariah Costa- Sigma Theta Tau- Delta Omega Chapter Nurses Hon- received $60 gift cards; second place winners received $40 gift cards; orary Award third place winners received $20 gift cards. 4. Katherine Friess- Sigma Theta Tau- Delta Omega Chapter Nurses In addition to advancing to the District Fair, some students were Honorary Award invited to attend two other prestigious fairs. The following students were 5. Preston Hollopeter- 2nd place Polymer Science Award, Bridgestone selected to attend the Northeast Ohio Science and Engineering Fair held Americas Tire Operations Award, Governor’s Award in Environmental at John Carroll University during the week of March 5th. Alniemi (3rd Science Research place: Health and Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Department of Biomedi- 6. Jack Hurley- 3rd place in Engineering, 3rd place Polymer Science cal Engineering); Baker (3rd place chemistry); Giles 2nd place Health Award and Medicine); Gorbach (3rd Chemistry), Hollopeter (3rd Chemistry, 7. Nick Neill-1st place Biochemistry Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District Special Award, First Energy 8. Hope Roberts- 1st place in Zoology Corporation Special Award, NEOSEF Board of Directors Special Award, 9. Karl Rybka- 2nd place in Botany William R Sweet Family special award); Hurley (3rd Place Engineering, 10.Isabella Sparhawk- 2nd place in Engineering, ASM International Parker Hannifin Corporation Special Award, US Army Special Award), Award Neill (2nd Place Chemistry, American Chemical Society Special award); 11.Mario Volpe- 1st place in Chemistry, Governor’s Award in Advanced Sparhawk (1st place Engineering, Intel Grand Prize, American Insti- Materials Science tute of Chemical Engineers Special Award, Cleveland Clinic Special 12. Vincenzo Volpe- 1st place in Engineering, Governor’s Award in Award, NASA Glenn Research Center Special Award, U.S Army Special Biotechnology Research Awards), Julianne Stamer (American Statistical Association Special 13. Derek Whiddon- Akron Council of Engineering & Scientific Award), Mario Volpe (3rd Place Chemistry, American Chemical Society Societies, Ohio Soybean Council Special Award, NASA Glenn Research Center Special Award, ASM All of the above accomplishments led to St. Vincent - St. Mary win- International-Cleveland Chapter); Vincenzo Volpe (2nd Place Engi- ning the award for Most Outstanding High School 2013 at the fair. neering, Cleveland Clinic Special Award, Parker Hannifin Corporation Special Award, International Society Advancing Light-Based Research Special Award), and Whiddon (3rd Place Engineering). Students were invited by Dr. Brian Davis to participate in the Austen Bioinnovation Institute’s Best Medicine Fair held at Inventors Hall of Fame STEM School on March 9: Joseph Puhalla (Bronze Award in Sen- sors/Imaging), Costa (Participation Award, Cartoon Art Award), Alniemi (Participation Award), Angela Giltner (Participation Award), Freiss (Plastics News Award, Participation Award), Sparhawk (Gold Award in Health/Medicine, Internship at the University of Akron/ABIA Bioin- novations), Neill (Bronze Award in Biomaterials in Biomaterials/Poly- mer Medicine), Hurley (Participation Award), Gorbach (Participation Award), Giles (Silver Award in Musculoskeletal), Whiddon (Participa- tion Award), Vincenzo Volpe (Silver Award in Biomaterials/Polymer Freshmen science winners are (l to r) Rachael Iacofano, Hope Medicine, Biomimicry Award,) Stamer (Simulation Award, Participation Roberts, Eva Finley, Bridget Neugebauer, Vinny Mazzola, Gonzalo Award), and Baker (Bronze Award in Interfaces/Infectious Disease). Diago, Justin Hofacker, and Bryan Borodkin. 10 March 2013 March 2013 11 Easter Leprechaun Gold Kelly Lauck staff reporter

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