March 2013 HABEMUS PAPAM Pope Francis (Jorge Bergoglio) of Argentina Jackson Ewing Staff Reporter Could Be Referencing St
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The Leprechaun Gold ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL * VOLUME XLII * ISSUE 6 * MARCH 2013 HABEMUS PAPAM PoPE FrAnciS (JorgE BErgoglio) oF ArgEntinA Jackson Ewing STAFF REPORTER could be referencing St. Francis Xavier. Pope Francis is also the first Jesuit and first pope from Latin 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 saint of Italy. 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 Rome, 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 Sistine Chapel. 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 Catholic Church,” 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. Francis of Assisi, 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.