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Vol 56 Issue 3 St. Pius X Catholic High School 2674 Johnson Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30345 404.636.3023 www.spx.org December 9, 2016 OPINIONS Science teacher publishes first sci-fi novel Mrs. Barnett combines love of writing and science in her new book TAYLOR CORLEY waiting room, I would write in Editor-in-Chief journals to keep my brain going As students who strive to re- and the story just came flowing ceive recognition for our talents out of me.” When it comes to Instagram, and individuality, we take risks. Part one of the trilogy, “Ac- there’s only one question: Do you We put ourselves out there. We cidental Arrival,” follows main finsta or rinsta? Read more put our talents on display every the character Emily Harrison as about this unique social media day. she travels to a planet in anoth- twist on page 2 Walking through the halls of er galaxy by accident. Her book St. Pius X Catholic High School, is set in present day, but present NEWS there are art projects on the day in her novel has a futuristic walls, photographs in the lobby, twist. Cars are no longer used posters in the classrooms, tro- for travel and instead, the char- phies in the cafeteria and ban- acters travel with the cohesive- ners in the gym. No student’s ness of water by stepping into a skills go unrecognized. flowing source and journeying But what about our teach- anywhere on earth or beyond ers? What are their talents that no matter the distance. extend beyond the classroom? “For example, you wouldn’t Science teacher Mrs. Lutricia attend school in just one build- The Holocaust class recently took Barnett has combined her biol- ing,” explained Mrs. Barnett. their annual trip to Washington, ogy knowledge with her love of “You would take Spanish class D.C. Read more on page 4 writing to self publish a young in Cuba and then travel to Eng- adult novel that is now available land for English. Or you could in the St. Pius library, on Ama- go somewhere as close as your FEATURES zon, and on Kindle. house, all by stepping into flow- Mrs. Barnett would like to ing water.” give a special thanks to Patt But don’t let Mrs. Barnett’s Smith who donated 50 books to science background fool you; the library for her book signing her book isn’t all molecules and on December 13. atoms. “I never saw myself as a writ- “You still have the classic el- er. In fact English wasn’t even ements,” she explained. “A vil- The cover of Mrs. Barnett’s new book depicts a sketch of my best subject in high school,” lain, a protagonist, a love inter- main character Emily Harrison with the symbol for water cos- said Mrs. Barnett. “It all started Ever wonder what your favorite est between two teenagers. It’s a tiveness. Mrs. Barnett had a professional artist help design when my sister was in the hos- Disney stars are doing today? real story.” pital with breast cancer. In the the cover based on her ideas. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Barnett Find out on page 9 continued on pg. 5 SPORTS Concert choir dazzles at Christmas performance “We received Chick-fil-A af- ROSE BREWSTER is super great” hausting but most of the time terward which made the ex- Staff Writer Leading this talented super fun!” group of girls is Ms. Turek. This year the concert perience that much better.” For the past two months, Turek has spent over 30 choir not only prepared for All of the girls have en- the St. Pius X concert choir years working in the cho- the Christmas concert but joyed singing well-known has been working hard ral department of schools in also Morning of the Arts pop songs as well as more to prepare for the annual Clayton and Fayette County and Open House. Sopho- classical tunes, including Christmas Concert, which Public Schools. more Anna Reigner exclaims “Hit Me With Your Best took place last night. Turek has also generously “Even though we are not Shot,” “Girls Just Wanna Got questions about wrestling? Practicing for many hours volunteered her time work- traveling around the area Have Fun,” “Waterfalls” and Two senior wrestlers give us after school, performing for ing with the Pius Players, too much this year, I know in “When We Were Young.” answers on page 11 middle school students and helping as Musical Director the future Ms. Turek is really “I really like this Christ- bonding as a group, the to Ms. Bonnie Spark. hoping to get more people mas song we are doing called CENTERSPREAD choir worked extremely hard The concert choir meets and start doing more activi- ‘This Little Babe’ because it is under direction of new cho- every day during 8th period ties around Georgia.” just one big round and it’s re- ral director Ms. Millie Turek. where they work on sight In the future, they are ally fun to sing with the oth- This year’s concert choir singing, reading music and looking forward to perform- er parts.” Said Sophomore, is a small, tight-knit group learning to recognize differ- ing at the Fine Arts Assembly Anna Reigner. of 13 girls, including one se- ent music styles. and the band and guitar con- Even though the concert nior, three juniors, five soph- “We start every class the certs in the spring. choir may be small, together omores and four freshmen. same with vocal warm ups “We performed at St. they fill the halls with Christ- “The best part of con- and then we work on piec- John Neumann recently to mas bliss and excitement. cert choir is the other girls.” es of music,” Rawlins said. meet some of the 8th graders If you missed the Christ- Overwhelmed with finals? Learn said junior Hadley Rawlins “With the Christmas concert and give them a taste of the mas concert, make sure to about stress management tips on “There are only 13 of us, so we are working even harder St. Pius experience,” junior attend one of their perfor- pages 6 and 7 we all are pretty close, which than ever, which can be ex- Mary Claire Bowden said. mances in the spring. Golden Lines 2 opinionsDecember 9, 2016

Golden Lines What We Think... Santa tell me, are you really there? St. Pius X Catholic As high schoolers, we the poor centuries ago, we efits everyone. “Santa makes Christmas High School are fairly certain that Santa have enjoyed reliving this act Ina addition to a more magical,” said junior Maggie 2674 Johnson Road, NE Claus, as a physical being liv- of kindness during Christmas practical purpose, the excite- Geeslin. Atlanta, Georgia 30345 ing at the North Pole with fly- time each and every year. As ment of leaving cookies for She is absolutely correct, 404-636-3023 phone ing reindeer, does not exist. long as children are believing Santa, looking out the window Santa demonstrates that giv- 404-633-8387 fax Regardless, children in our in Santa Claus, this lovely tra- for his sleigh at night, wak- ing while expecting nothing www.spx.org world today should have the dition will never die. ing up early to open presents in return is a very good thing. opportunity to grow up with We are all aware of the tale and all the other typical Santa If Santa can give to others, this loving, jolly character as of the man who sees you when Claus activities are just plain then certainly we should all Editors-In-Chief part of their lives. Because you’re sleeping and know fun. The tradition of Santa do the same. It’s beautiful Taylor Corley they need to be encouraged to when you’re awake. It’s a fa- Claus makes this all possible, to see young children hap- Megan Mittelhammer imagine and to have fantasies. miliar story that teaches chil- and it’s certainly why we re- pily finding gifts to surprise For this reason, kids must dren the value of giving and fer to Christmas as “the most their families and friends with Staff Writers be allowed to experience the inspires them in only good wonderful time of the year.” on Christmas by giving them Carolina Benoit excitement and joy that good ways. “Kids believing in Santa something they will love. Rose Brewster ole Saint Nick brings to the First, they are told that is a part of our childhood, As teenagers at St. Pius X, Sophie Burnett world. to receive gifts on December and everyone should have we may not be able to hear the Matthew Francis Will Galvin Keeping the tradition of 25 they must remain on the that joy,” said junior Regan ringing of reindeer bells any- Jill Gilbert Santa alive continues a long- “nice” list all year as opposed Trivette. more, but children all around Liam Hardy standing custom that has to the infamous “naughty” The most important rea- the world should be allowed Riley Luckmann been part of our culture for list. A tradition that encour- son to keep our Santa Claus in and encouraged to believe in Henry Queen decades. Ever since St. Nicho- ages good behavior from chil- our culture, however, is that this magical fantasy as long as Brennan Quinn Sarah Van Duser las generously gave gifts to dren is a tradition that ben- he inspires a spirit of giving. possible.

Adviser Ashley Curlette Best of both worlds offered with finsta and rinsta I have So the question is, finsta Principal no doubt or rinsta? Steve Spellman in my In my opinion, why not mind that both? Having two accounts The Golden Lines is everyone allows you to post on two published approximately in this different platforms to two 8 times per school year school different groups of peo- by the students of St. Pius is aware ple. You can post on your X Catholic High School of Insta- “rinstas” as normal while for the entire student BRENNAN QUINN still posting on your “finsta” body and surrounding Staff Writer gram, one community. of the most whenever you please. Views presented by the popular social media apps Finstas are more popular Golden Lines publication in our society. with girls, but some boys do are not necessarily Instagram is a way for have them as well. As Ju- those of school faculty, friends to share photos nior Mary Clare Bowden school administration, with each other and prove explained, “Guys don’t care publication adviser or that they actually got out of as much. Girls want to have advertisers. Topics, facts and opinions associated their bed over the weekend, an outlet from their per- with the Roman Catholic but there is a new trend fect, real Instagram so they Church will be in keeping emerging in the world of could truly express what with such teachings. pictures and likes. It is now they wish.” Letters to the editors are very common for teenagers One major benefit of encouraged and welcomed to have two separate Insta- having a finsta is that us- but must be signed by the gram accounts: a finsta and ers can post whatever they writer. They should be want, whenever they want. addressed to the editors a rinsta. Finstas are fake ac- and delivered to them counts, whereas rinstas are We all know that there is in the care of the Golden real accounts. an unwritten rule that says Lines adviser, Ms. Ashley Finstas, or fake insta- a user is only allowed to Curlette. grams, are used for posting post once a day, but finstas Please bring all signed natural, everyday photos, eliminate this stress and us- letters to room 304 or telling jokes, talking about ers are free to post as many email them to acurlette@ pictures they want through- spx.org. The Golden Lines how the day went (good or reserves the right to edit bad), etc. The target audi- out the day. ence is reserved for closer On real Instagram ac- any letters. Letters to the Junior Rita Kahlil expresses her true emotions to her editor will not be published family and friends, so basi- counts, teens are also wor- anonymously. cally just the people who ried about the number of close friends about her procrastination over the long won’t judge you for posting followers they have and the Thanksgiving Break. Students like Kahlil use their finstas an ugly selfie. number of likes they receive to share more natural, unfiltered pictures of themselves “Finstas allow a user to on photos. The more “likes” with close friends and family. Photo courtesy of Rita Kahlil have a platform to express that a photo receives, the an opinion to just a small cooler they feel. sta pictures, however, aren’t have to use their finsta to group of people that are Finstas, on the other filtered and are mostly bad be themselves. It stinks that close to you,” said junior hand, are beneficial because pictures of the account own- we feel the need to hide Grace Berg. teens don’t have to worry er. They are intended to ourselves in a finsta rather Rinstas, on the other about these social pressures be fun and make followers than just revealing our feel- hand, are used for posting nearly as much laugh rather than persuad- ings in our rinsta,” said Re- more professional look- Finstas are also more au- ing them to “like” it. pasky. ing photos that are care- thentic. Normal Instagram Many teens truly love When used correctly, fully monitored and edited. photos are often edited to finstas, but some like junior theses two accounts provide These are intended for a make everyone look really Grace Repasky think that what Hanna Montana once much wider range of view- good, like whitening teeth they are a waste of time. described as, “the best of ers. and erasing blemishes. Fin- “It stinks that people both worlds.” Golden Lines 3 opinionsDecember 9, 2016 Chacos vs Birks: True Sole-mates? SARAH VAN DUSER out $150. events? Obviously not the an- Staff Writer Without a doubt, Chacos cient, cork and foam platforms Imagine this: you’re sit- are the more practical, reliable of Birkenstock sandals. ting front row of your favorite and affordable trendy sandal. If you weren’t already con- roller coaster at Six Flags on a In addition to sporting hun- vinced by America’s favor- hot July day. Feet dangling and dreds more styles than their ite sandal, just know that the heart racing, the ride chugs up competitor, Chacos are water- Chaco brand is also supported the first hill, providing a great proof, colorful and more sup- by St. Pius’ very own President, view of the ant-sized people far portive for any arch type. Mr. Chad Barwick. below. “I’ve had Chacos since sev- “Chacos are more fun and As soon as the cart angles enth grade and I like them be- affordable than ‘birks’,” he said downward, you feel a rush of cause they are good for almost with a smile. air as you fall toward the con- any activity,” said senior Mia Some of the fun styles that crete sidewalk. Your heart skips Park. “They can get wet and Chaco offers their customers While Chacos and Birkenstocks share similar features, a beat before completely stop- they’re comfortable.” include adjustable straps, the Chacos are clearly the smarter choice. Photo courtesy of ping as you come to a horrifying Some may argue that option of a toe loop, numer- www.collegefashion.net realization: your brand new, be- Birkenstocks are the more ap- ous colors and patterns and the loved Birkenstock sandals have propriate shoe for dressy occa- ability to proudly show off a “Jesus sandals,” also known as fail me on any occasion. From flown off your feet. sions. Sophomore Gaby Heg- coveted “Chaco tan” during the Birkenstocks, Chacos are still hiking in the Grand Canyon Maybe, if you had picked wood said, “You can wear them summer. my number one go-to shoe to white water rafting in North the smart shoe choice of Chaco with nicer clothes depending While I will admit to giving choice for any outing. Carolina, these trusty sidekicks sandals, you would not have to on the occasion.” While this into popular shoe FOMO (fear Coming up on our fifth year have supported me in every finish the remainder of your Six may be true, which shoe would of missing out) by recently pur- anniversary, my beloved sand- way possible, and they can sup- Flags adventure barefoot and provide more comfort for long chasing a pair of these outdated dune-blue chacos have yet to port you too. New exam schedule benefits students CAROLINA BENOIT ams, however, can be beneficial Staff Writer if taken advantage of. The new Recently, I took a look at the schedule also allows us to get last few weeks of the semester in more sleep since we can sleep my student planner. As I read in on Saturday and Sunday about the many fundraisers, mornings and study without holidays, upcoming games, and feeling pressed for time. meetings, I suddenly realized Final exams are unfor- that finals were right around tunately very good at drain- the corner. A wave of emotions ing students and leaving us came over me. Panic. Dread. stressed and sleep-deprived. Fear. And then… confusion? Because this new schedule al- I noticed something odd lows for the opportunity to about our schedule this year. sleep more, it leaves us stu- Instead of the typical finals dents refreshed and ready for schedule of three half days on more studying. And as every- Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- one knows, the more rested a day, the schedule this year is a student is, the better grades we half day on Friday, Monday and get on tests and exams. Tuesday. I thought to myself, Unfortunately, having the “What on earth?” weekend in between exams can After a bit of contemplation be distracting to some procras- about this incredibly life-chang- tinators and can leave students ing and dramatic revision to with a false illusion that they the finals schedule, I concluded “have more time” and “will that maybe this is a good thing. study later.” Having the weekend to keep Senior Liam Hardy, a self- studying for Math, Foreign proclaimed procrastinator, Language, Social Studies, and admits that having the week- English exams that are on Mon- end “will probably make me day and Tuesday might be very keep putting studying off un- helpful. til nighttime, but then I’ll go In my three years of taking to bed without studying to get finals at this school, I can safely some sleep.” say that finals are incredibly However, for all of the stu- stressful, and I’m pretty sure dents who do take advantage you all can agree with me. This of extra study time, this new is partly because of the non-stop finals schedule is a blessing. studying on those last three We now have an opportunity days of school. to study more, chill out a bit, We practically break our and catch up on some much- brains taking two 90-minute ex- needed sleep. So chin up! Fi- ams, going home, eating, crying nals aren’t gone (sadly), but the and studying for the next day’s finals schedule this year has the exams. Having the weekend to best interests of the students at study for the remaining four ex- heart. Golden Lines 4 Decembernews 9, 2016 Holocaust class takes annual trip to Washington, DC SOPHIE BURNETT what he wanted each student 77 hit on September 11. fought in the Vietnam War, exclaimed senior Meg Staff Writer to take from this experience. The following day, the I found it especially powerful Czabala. “It contained relics Theology teacher Mr. “It hopefully made a real class visited the World War II when I saw the names of the of St. Pius X which I also Dennis Ruggiero and life connection that they will Memorial, the Martin Luther dead on the wall. It made thought was cool.” students in the Holocaust never forget.” King Jr. Memorial, the Korean me realize how easily his After 13 years of traveling and Genocide class left for The class visited the War Veterans Memorial, the name could have been one of to the capital, each year their annual four-day trip museum on Sunday Lincoln Memorial and the them,” she said. every class comes back to Washington D.C. on morning where they spent Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They also visited the further educated about December 1. During this a significant amount of time Senior Clare Naughton was Basilica of the Shrine of the the Holocaust and more time, they toured the United understanding and reflecting impacted by the Vietnam Immaculate Conception dedicated to promoting States Holocaust Memorial on the Holocaust. Veterans Memorial. for mass. “The shrine was acceptance and peace in the Museum as well as other “It was a very moving and “Since my grandfather really amazing and huge!” St. Pius Community. popular landmarks. incredible experience for me The Holocaust class has and all of the other students been traveling to Washington on the trip,” said senior D.C. for over a decade. Zachary Frederick. Opened on April 22, 1993, Senior Abby Thomas the United States Holocaust was especially moved in the Memorial Museum provides museum when she saw the documentation, study and clothes of the victims and the interpretation of Holocaust Nazi guards. history. It is dedicated “I wasn’t expecting it to to preventing genocide, have as much of an effect on promoting human dignity me as it did. It really made and confronting hatred. me come to terms that those Since its opening, 30 were real people who went million people have visited the through awful times,” she museum, including around said. 8 million children and more While the Holocaust than 3,500 foreign officials. museum was the focal point The Holocaust Museum also of the trip, students also had contains more than 12,750 time on Thursday, Friday artifacts, 49 million pages of and Saturday to explore our archival documents, 80,000 nation’s capital. On Thursday historical photographs and evening after checking into 200,000 registered survivors. their hotel, the group took a “My hope was that each trip to the Pentagon where student would see the reality they saw the 9/11 memorial In addition to visiting the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, students also saw famous na- of both good and evil,” said and the side of the Pentagon tional buildings and memorials in Washington, DC including the Library of Congress, the Mr. Ruggiero when asked that American Airlines Flight Lincoln Memorial and several war memorials. Photo courtesy of Mr. Dennis Ruggiero Golden Lines 5 Decembernews 9, 2016 Atlanta light displays brighten the holiday season MEGAN MITTELHAMMER ber 31 from 5-11 p.m. “Every year my family rents Editor-in-Chief A little closer to the metro- a white van and drives around When the weather gets Atlanta area you’ll find a tow- Atlanta looking at all the Christ- chilly, all the Thanksgiving ering mountain sprinkled with mas lights,” junior Taylor Cor- leftovers are devoured and the over 2 million lights below. ley said. “The lights in Decatur Black Friday deals return to full Unique to Stone Mountain is are always really good.” price, you know Christmas is a musical element paired with A wonderfully decorated “officially” here. a light display called Skylight house off of LaVista Road is a Another sure sign of the ar- Spectacular, as well as an op- very popular destination for rival of the holidays is the twin- tional viewing of a 4-D version Christmas light enthusiasts of all kle of lights on your nighttime of “Rudolph the Red- Nosed generations. Known as Christ- drive home from practice or Reindeer.” mas in the Grove, the house school. There will also be other is located on Oak Grove Drive Some great holiday light dis- walking light tours around the and features over 115,000 lights plays and shows to check out park. Make sure to climb the and over four miles of extension this year are at the Atlanta Bo- mountain to see the Christmas cords. tanical Gardens, Lake Lanier Is- tree at the top. Tickets costs “My mom said we always visit land, Stone Mountain and Cen- vary from $25.95-$49.95, and that house!” Corley exclaimed, tennial Olympic Park. the show runs until January 4. “It’s literally insane. I love it,” The Atlanta Botanical Gar- It is best to check the website at she said. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens offers one of the most dens opened their 30-acre dis- www.stonemountainpark.com The homeowners and cre- impressive light displays in the southeast. Their 30-acre play on November 17 and runs for times. ative designers of their Christ- electrical extravaganza features a new Walk of Flames as well through January 7. Ticket pric- Centennial Olympic Park mas light display won the popu- as annual favorites such as the Tunnel of Light and Glittering es vary between $23-$33, and features 21-acres of lights as lar ABC Christmas show “The Galaxy. Photo courtesy of capturelifethroughthelens.com the light show lasts from 5 to 10 well as a 58-foot Christmas tree Great Christmas Light Fight” in pm nightly. This year’s Garden this holiday season. This is the 2013, and have only expanded Lights will feature a new Walk park’s 10th year creating a light their light show since winning. of Flames display and an ex- display. In addition to fantas- The show began on Thanks- Mrs. Barnett’s new book panded Tunnel of Lights. tic lights, Centennial Olympic giving night and runs until “Seeing the lights is a festive Park also has an ice rink, the January 1 from 6:30-10:00 continued from pg. 1 event perfect for families or a only outdoor rink in Atlanta. p.m. Monday-Thursday and With every great story ing my own stories.” romantic date,” junior Sophia Tickets for ice skating are $12 6:30-11:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday, comes an author who is will- Mrs. Barnett even has an De Lurgio said with a wink. for a 90-minute skate rental, weather permitting. They even ing to put in 110% effort and idea of who would play Lach- While Lake Lanier is a little but entry to the park is free. have a radio station, 87.9, that then some. Mrs. Barnett is no lan, the main character’s love farther of a drive than some Of course, it’s always nice to connects to their light display, different. “I would say writing interest, if her book was ever might like, the light show is “to- drive through your local neigh- so you can drive by the show a book and raising children is made into a movie. “I think El- tally worth it,” said junior Sarah borhood with friends, cookies while listening to the songs in equal,” she explained. “It has lar Coltrane from ‘Boyhood’ Van Duser. Go with a group of and a canteen of hot chocolate. the comfort of your car. been a very long, eight-year would be great.” friends and pile into a car, and A great tradition in many St. No matter where you travel process but an enjoyable one.” “Accidental Arrival” is 328 drive through miles of lights Pius X families is to look at the in Atlanta this Christmas, you’ll Mrs. Barnett went back to pages long, which may be con- spread out all across the island. bright lights and tacky Christ- be sure to come across some school and attended classes at sidered too long for a first book, Tickets are $45 per car and the mas inflatables of friends and magical, bright and fun Christ- Emory College to improve her but “that’s what it took for the light display runs until Decem- neighbors. mas lights. writing skills. “Science writ- readers to believe in my world, ing, which I’m used to, is very for me to introduce these char- precise and concise so when I acters and for their stories to be tried to write a novel, it was too told,” said Mrs. Barnett. vague and I needed to improve The trilogy is aimed towards 16 Days until Christmas! my style,” she said. young adults, and entering Mrs. Barnett is also self-pub- into the new “hip and young- lishing her book. “Back when er” age has been an adjustment I started the book eight years for Mrs. Barnett. “This whole ago, self-publishing didn’t seem experience has really forced possible,” she explained. “But me to step out of my comfort as time progressed the idea of zone. I mean, I’m even getting self-publishing became more a twitter (@lutriciahbarnett),” realistic. So when my husband she explained. suggested that I should publish She also has a website (www. my book for my 60th birthday, lutriciahbarnett.com) and a I thought, why not?” facebook page (Lutriciahbar- Mrs. Barnett recommends nett-author). “I’m really try- that anyone who wants to pub- ing to put myself out there and lish a book, by themselves or connect to the younger genera- through a publisher, should tion because I think the stories have it professionally edited. are for me, but really they’re “The hardest part of writing for my audience,” she said. for me was the punctuation, Mrs. Barnett already has especially that darn comma,” plans for the future. The next said Mrs. Barnett. “Most writ- two books in the trilogy are in ers don’t take the time to check the works, and she hopes to for small things like that but I continue writing after retire- did.” ment. The easiest part was “get- “I like to keep busy,” she ex- ting lost in my own little world, plained. “I think writing could listening to the characters talk be a great way to keep my in my head, and writing down brain going after I retire. Who what they said,” explained Mrs. knows? Maybe I could even Barnett. “I love my book. I love become a well-known Georgia my characters. And I love read- author.” Golden Lines 6 centerspreadDecember 9, 2016

Stress is one of the main contributing factors to insomnia Did you know? and other sleep disorders

During high-stress situations, The term “stress” derives from the your pupils dilate Latin word “stringere” (to draw tight)

Stress can make you lose your Cocoa and chocolate, which are hair and cause acne rich in antioxidants, have been breakouts known to reduce stress

Laughter is usually the best natural Thinking about relieving stress medicine. It lowers levels of cortisol, actually helps relieve it adrenaline and epinephrine, which are stress-aggravating hormones. according to randomhistory.com

Most stressful Top 10 most stressful colleges cities in America 1. Chicago 2. Los Angeles 3. New York 10. University of 5. Wake Forest University Least stressful Pennsylvania 4. Massachusetts 9. Northwestern University Institute of Technology countries in 8. Washington University 3. Tulane University the world in St. Louis 2. Stanford University 1. Switzerland 7. Cornell University 1. Harvard University 2. Luxembourg 6. New York University according to College Magazine 3. Finland according to randomhistory.com

Facts and Figures What stresses you out the most? Nearly half (49%) of all “Last minute stuff that “Finding time to study” “Chemistry class” students reported feeling teachers add in” -- Zack Johnson ‘18 -- Vincent Martinez ‘19 a great deal of stress on -- Caroline Rossiter ‘19 a daily basis and 31% “When I procrastinate” “College essays” “Finals” reported feeling somewhat -- Frank Crippen ‘17 -- Obi Agu ‘17 -- Marley Lentine-Brown ‘19 stressed. Females reported significantly higher levels “Freshman hallway” “Printing out study guides “Not getting A’s” of stress than males (60% -- Lia O’Malley ‘20 and then doing them” -- Daniel Sandoval ‘17 -- Sofia Andino ‘19 vs. 41%). according to nyu.edu Golden Lines 7 centerspreadDecember 9, 2016 7 ways to de-stress

1. Exercise Working out revitalizes and renews your mental health and lets you breathe a bit before continuing your cramming. Even a quick run will release endorphins in your brain, leaving you refreshed and ready to hit the books. 2. Bake something Baking can be a surprisingly relaxing way to take your mind and eyes away from studying for a bit. At the end, you feel rejuvenated and you even get a treat out of it. It’s a win-win! 3. Talk about it Talking out your stress with a close friend or family member alleviates your anxiety and helps you verbally organize your priorities. 4. Clean Taking a bit of time to rest your eyes from words swimming on a paper and the brightness of your computer screen is beneficial, especially if you’re being productive while doing it. Cleaning your work area gives you a much needed break while leaving you with an organized space to get back to studying. 6. Create a detailed calendar Write down your schedule, complete with exam dates, social activities, work shifts, practice times, or whatever else you have going on in your life. Color-coding is also a great idea. Writing everything out and having a visual to-do list will make everything feel more manageable. 7. Log off of social media Social media is a huge distraction for everyone. When we stress out, most of us find ways to put off the studying, and answering our snapchats and scrolling through Instagram or Twitter is the perfect way to procrastinate. Avoid this by logging out of all social media for a few hours, turning off your phone, and putting it away for a few hours. according to time.com and The Huffington Post Study tips from Study playlist SPX students to make finals Ask the teacher if you don’t understand week less something. Better late than never!

Write things out on notecards or even painful on a sheet of notebook paper. It’s scientifically proven that physically “Skinny Love” - writing things by hand helps you better retain the information. Don’t just copy “Friends” - Raury ft. Tom Morello words though -- actually look at what you’re writing and try to understand it. “Four Seasons” - Vivaldi

Quiz yourself. Whether that means “Blank Space” - Rhodes looking up a Quizlet, having a study date with people in your class, or just “Deadwater” - Wet quiz yourself with flash cards.

Work on one subject for an hour or “Orinoco Flow” - Enya two instead of studying three different subjects in the same amount of time. “Travelling Song” - Ryn Weaver

according to buzzfeed.com Golden Lines 8 featuresDecember 9, 2016 Jay and Jose: Superheroes in disguise LIONTRACKS MEGAN MITTELHAMMER help keep St. Pius functioning praise and instead putting the they announced my birthday Upcoming Editor-in-Chief at the highest level so students spotlight on their favorite thing over the announcements,” he Events Your average superhero and teachers can focus on about the school: the students. said with a smile. “That was the wears a cape and a mask to learning. “You all are a great group best moment.” Dec. 9: 8 am Start, shield himself from public Walking into school at 8:35 of young adults, and I feel For Jay, his favorite moment Locker Clean Out praise while saving the world a.m. on an extra-long Mass good about the future when I occurs every year. “My favorite Schedule from the evils of society. He schedule Friday, it is easy see you all and how hard you task as a maintenance worker works alone, and after a long to spot all of the hard work work,” Jay said. “I also like the is to build the stage for the Dec. 10: SSAT’s @ day of work, he sheds his mask that goes into assembling the teachers for what they do every Spring Honors Assembly,” he SPX and super suit, throws them necessary parts for Mass to day to make learning fun. said. “I like it because it is a in the wash and goes to bed, go off without a hitch. And it That’s why St. Pius is the best difficult challenge and it must Dec. 11: 3rd Sunday preparing to start it all over wouldn’t be done without Jay school around.” be completed in a very small of Advent again tomorrow. and Jose. And while superheroes amount of time.” Five years ago, two of our “There’s not a normal day don’t always like to reveal their So the next time you see Dec. 12: President’s very own superheroes entered at St. Pius,” Jose said. “We secrets, they did share how Jose on a ladder fixing the Advisory Council St. Pius roughly around always have different types of they have been able to work so “exit” sign in the foreign Meeting, 7 am; the same time, and they’ve events going on throughout well together for the past five language hallway or Jay Elective Exams remained a dynamic duo ever the week like meetings, sports, years. helping a freshman open his since. The evils they encounter events at the Young Center, “I think that it is important locker, imagine them with a Dec. 13: Elective Exams are the occasional grumpy and the most important one to listen to the other person to cape billowing from their backs teacher and squeaky door being Mass at the gym. Adding get their ideas,” Jay said. “Help and with a gleam of passion in Dec. 14: Mothers’ Prayer hinge, and they don’t wear a to all these we have to repair each other out and not be their eyes. Group, 8:30 am mask or cape. anything that breaks or fails afraid of asking for help.” Think of all the special tasks In fact, they don’t even try during the day.” “Jay listens and respects my they do that help make St. Dec. 16: 8 am Start, Final to hide their identities (they Jay agreed, adding that suggestions and he’s always Pius function like a well-oiled Exams have name tags!), yet somehow “each day is different. We willing to help even if he has a machine. It takes a lot of work, they don’t receive the public must set up for events, talk ton of work to do,” Jose said. a lot of love, and a little bond Dec. 18: 4th Sunday of praise they deserve. to outside contractors and “And soccer, it’s the sport that over a favorite sport to get the Advent Jay Hoxie and Jose Garcia- fix problems that might have connects our maintenance job done together. Castenada are two superheroes come up during the night.” team.” And after watching a soccer Dec. 19-20: 8 am Start, Final with multiple super suits. A superhero is always sure While both men said they game, they retire to their Exams Whether it be fixing a leak, to place emphasis on everyone have had a very memorable homes, remove their super calling in a repair or building a but himself, and both Jay and five years, one thing that stands suits and prepare to start it all Dec. 21-Jan. 3: Christmas stage, these men do it all. They Jose are no different, deflecting out most to Jose was “when over again tomorrow. Break!

Jan. 4: Teacher Work Day, Ms. Bowman buzzes with interesting hobbies No School for Students MATTHEW FRANCIS frames and the bees make their several years. Then I started teacher. I wanted to make sure Staff Writer Jan 5: First Day of Second honeycombs on them. There a painting company where I that kids understand math.” Semester You may know Mrs. are 10 frames per super, and if painted murals and decorative As students leave your Lesley Bowman as the genius you take them out you can get art. Then I left when I had classroom what is the most math teacher who teaches around a quart jar of honey children. I started teaching at important lesson that you Final Exam Schedule: AP Calculus BC, but there is from each frame. I can process a school called yeshiva, and want them to know? more than meets the eye. She honey around two or three then eventually started here at “I want students to be Friday, Dec. 16 has lived in other countries, times a year, depending on the St. Pius X.” able to think. I want them 8-9:30: Theology worked other jobs, and even strength of the bees.” What made you decide to to think about the problem 10:15-11:45: Science has bees in her backyard. I sat A lot of people believe that become a teacher? presented and for them to down with her to find out more you stockpile gold, do you “I became a teacher after my think about what they know Monday, Dec. 19 about her unique hobbies. own a lot of gold? daughter came home one day. that could help them solve that 8-9:30: English Outside of school, what is “No. While I do own a few I asked her what 5+6 was and problem. I want them to have 10:15-11:45: Math your favorite activity? gold coins, I do not stockpile she said “it depends how the mathematics as a tool to use to “I make bread nearly every gold. I like gold because it question is asked. If they ask solve problems.” Tuesday, Dec. 20 day. I wouldn’t say that it is my is good money; it always has estimate then it is 10 but if they Now when you see Mrs. 8-9:30: Foreign Language favorite activity, but I like the value and if you look back into ask for the exact number then Bowman in the hall you can ask 10:15-11:45: Social Studies result. What makes my bread history all this paper currency it is 11.” I told her that 5+6 her about her bees or get her so amazingly fabulous is that I that we assign value to will is always 11, and this is when to help you with any questions have a machine that grinds the eventually return to being I decided to become a school you might have about math. wheat and makes flour. It’s as worthless. As for having a natural as you can get.” hoard of gold, I think that is a I heard that you have bees in wild exaggeration.” your backyard. Is that true? If What is your favorite math so, why do you have bees and class to teach and why? how long have you seen them? “My favorite class is BC “Yes I do, and the bees Calculus. My second favorite produce honey. I decided is Algebra I because they are to get bees because they are both classes that are pivotal in endangered. I thought I had knowledge, and they are bases bees in my attic and I wanted for the next several years.” to get them removed but I Have you worked any other couldn’t because they are jobs and how did you enjoy protected, which is what made them? me decide to keep bees. I have “I worked several different a beehive called a Langstrum jobs and taught at several hive, which is a big box with schools before St. Pius X. Ms. Bowman inspects a hive in her backyard with friends these things called supers. I started off as a Systems to see how much honey the bees produced. Photo Inside this are things called analyst for southern bell for courtesy of Ms. Lesley Bowman Golden Lines 9 featuresDecember 9, 2016 Favorite childhood Disney stars: Where are they now? TAYLOR CORLEY mer” (2013), “Ender’s Game” neliese returned to the stage as who played Lizzie’s best friend “” Editor-in-Chief (2013, and “The Stanford Pris- Belle in “Beauty & The Beast” Gordo, decided acting was not : Henrie, who We all know the Disney on Experiment” (2015). But on Broadway and continued his passion and instead ma- played Alex’s older brother Channel was a staple for kid mostly, when he is not acting, to focus on musicals. She also jored in geography at Univer- Justin, is still acting. In 2014, he who grew up in the 2000s. he is seen hanging out with made a special guest appear- sity of California, Berkeley. He wrote, directed and produced The shows and their charac- young Hollywood stars includ- ance on ’s now works as a development a short film called “Catch” and ters ended up becoming the ing Kylie and Kendall Jenner “Shake It Up,” alongside Ze- associate at the Irish Arts Cen- appeared in “Paul Blart: Mall building block for our young and Jaden and Willow Smith. ndaya and . ter in New York City. Cop 2.” Henrie also started in adult lives today. I mean, who Jason Earls: Considering Kyle Massey: Massey Jake Thomas: Thomas, who “Grown Ups 2” with Taylor didn’t want to live in a hotel that Earls, who played Miley’s played Cory Baxter, Raven’s played Lizzie’s younger broth- Lautner and Adam Sandler. with their twin sibling riding hilarious older brother Jack- meddling, little brother, who er, has had cameos in several You can also catch him on Net- around on lobby carts and son Stewart, was already 29 was usually the one to receive different TV shows. He is cur- flix in “Walt Before Mickey.” hanging out with the janitor in when the show aired, the now her catch famous phrase, “Ya, rently pursuing his newest pas- Most recently in 2016, he the basement? 39-year-old has settled down nasty.” After “That’s So Raven” sion and now works as a pho- had cameo appearances in But some of us may have and acts in fewer films. After ended, Massey was cast in his tographer. “Cardboard Boxer” and “War- forgotten that as we’ve grown “,” he starred own spin-off show, “Cory In Lalaine Vergara-Paras: rior Road.” He is not acting as up, our favorite celebrities in the Disney XD show “Kickin’ The House,” where he moved She played Miranda, Lizzie’s much right now but he stays ac- have too. It” for a while and wrapped up into the White House with his best friend and partner-in- tive on social media and some- Some Disney stars, like his last film “Super Buddies” in dad. He went on to voice to a crime. In 2003, after starring times hangs out with other or , 2013. couple of Disney Channel car- in the Disney Channel movie members from the “Wizards of make headlines every day, Mitchel Musso: Musso, who toons, including “American “You Wish,” Lalaine decided Waverly Place” cast. but what ever happened to played ’s best Dragon: Jake Long” and “Fish- not to return as Miranda in Jennifer Stone: Stone those actors and actresses who friend Olive Oken, has taken hooks.” “The Lizzie McGuire Movie.” played ’s quirky best played the goofy best friend or the slightly more rebellious He also appeared on “Danc- She began focusing on her mu- friend Harper Finkle. She’s wizarding sidekick? Where are path, along with Cyrus, after ing With The Stars” where him sic career instead. currently active on Twitter and they now? leaving Disney. and his partner received 2nd She released an album Instagram, posting motivation- “Hannah Montana” Musso has actually appeared place. Massey’s most recent “Inside Story” in 2003. Since al tweets about work and life as Shanica Knowles: After in several productions since the role was as Mackey on “Go- “Lizzie,” Lalaine has acted spo- well as posting the best #MCM playing Miley’s school rival end of the infamous “Hannah tham” in 2014. He can now be radically, including a cameo and #WCW. Amber Addison, Knowles, Montana,” including “Phineas spotted hanging out with stars appearance in “Easy A” (2010). Gregg Sulkin: Sulkin went cousin to Beyoncé and Sol- and Ferb” as the voice of Jer- like Justin Bieber, and his new- From 2010-2011,Vergara- from playing Alex Russo’s ange, guest starred on “Awk- emy Johnson, “Sins of Youth” est mixtape can be heard on Paras played bass in the band werewolf boyfriend Mason to ward,” “Melissa & Joey” and (2014), “The Sand” (2015), and Twitter. Vanity Theft and also tried Ezra Fitz’s younger brother “Real Husbands of Holly- “Characterz” (2016). Frankie Manriquez: Man- making a few YouTube videos. on “.” He is wood.” This was only after she “That’s So Raven” riquez played Cory’s “nerdy” Clayton Snyder: Snyder popularly known for his rela- starred in the Disney movie Annaliese van der Pol: She friend William, the one who played Ethan Craft, the goofy tionship with now ex-girlfriend “Jump In!” (2007). Recently played Chelsea Daniels, one of loved rubber ducks and played and adorable jock who was Bella Thorne who was also a she also starred in the Lifetime the three members of Raven’s keyboard in Cory’s band. Now, Lizzie’s biggest crush through- Disney star. Still, Sulkin has original movie “Megachurch acclaimed squad. Annaliese the child star has put acting be- out the show. Now, Snyder maintained a fairly successful Murder” (2015). started her acting career on hind him and currently plays seems to have taken a few tips career in acting and has many Moisés Arias: The cute lit- stage performing in musicals baseball for Northwestern Col- from his character and has upcoming films in 2016 and tle devilish kid known as Rico but made her TV debut on lege in Iowa. since become a serious ath- 2017. has continued acting in films, “That’s So Raven.” “Lizzie McGuire” lete. He went on to play water The Proud Family including “The Kings of Sum- After the show ended, An- Adam Lamberg: Lamberg, polo in college at Pepperdine Kyla Pratt, voice of Penny: University and then made the Pratt continued to act after the U.S. National Water Polo team show. Among a few other less- Mrs. King rules as queen of the Roar Store where his team placed fourth er-known roles, she once guest JILL GILBERT King is busier than ever. King is working the register. in 2011. starred on “Lizzie McGuire” in Staff Writer Most of the merchandise “My busiest times would have In 2014 he took on his first 2001, stared in the “Dr. Doo- Mrs. Sally King is the fearless sold in the Roar Store comes to be lunch and after school,” acting role since “Lizzie” in little” movies, where she talked leader of the Roar Store who from a convention Mrs. King said Mrs. King. There are often the TV mini-series “Famous to animals and played Eddie is always there to lend a tie or visits each year the first week- lines of students at these times in Flagstaff” and has since ap- Murphy’s daughter and stared even get you a quick snack after end of March in Salt Lake City, waiting to charge a sweatshirt, peared in a few cameos. Cur- in “Hotel for Dogs” (2009). She a rushed morning. Most people Utah where she purchases binder or pack of cookies. She rently he is very active on now has two kids, but you can cannot imagine the Roar Store around 80% of the clothing that believes it is very convenient his blog (claytonsnyder.com) still catch her in the upcoming without Mrs. King, but how she sells. Not only does she pick for students who cannot drive where he posts videos monthly. films, “Recovery Road” and did this school hot spot start? up new spirit wear options, but or have after-school activities “Sharkboy and Lavagirl” “Secret She Kept.” All three of her children she gets some new ideas too. to have a place to hangout. Taylor Dooley: After play- Tara Strong, voice of Cece graduated from St. Pius X, Alex- “I discuss ideas and meet with Mrs. King said the top-selling ing the infamous pink-haired and Bebe: Strong is prob- andra ’05, Taylor ’07 and Eliza- other private schools including food items are Pop Tarts, muf- Lavagirl, Dooley took a break ably one of the more success- beth ’10. When her two oldest Marist, Blessed Trinity, and fins and Sour Patch Water. The from acting and attended Col- ful members from the show. kids were attending St. Pius Woodward,” said Mrs. King. last off the shelf is Payday bars. lege of the Canyons in 2009 She has voiced hundreds of she wanted to volunteer and A typical day for Mrs. “I keep those for Ms. Espi- where she studied psychology. characters since the show end- help the St. Pius community. King begins at around 7:45 nosa who always likes one after She currently stays very active ed, including Timmy Turner “I wanted to work with kids,” am when she deals with the a long day,” said Mrs. King. on her Instagram (@taydools) from the “Fairly Oddparents,” said Mrs. King and the Roar morning rush of students who For Mrs. King the custom- and blog, posting many vid- Bubbles from the “Powerpuff Store was the best fit where she need breakfast, school sup- ers, students, faculty and par- eos of her cat Bailey as well Girls” and Dil Pickles and Tim- would see students every day. plies and the proper uniform. ents are her number one prior- as throwbacks from “Shark- my McNulty from “Rugrats.” At that point the school Once school starts she gets ity, but most importantly her boy and Lavagirl.” (Fun fact: She still voices many characters store was still a small space in down to the dirty work of pay- favorite part of this job is talk- Dooley and Taylor Lautner, on different cartoons while jug- the cafeteria that sold mostly ing bills, renewing accounts ing with the students at St. Pius. aka Sharkboy, still follow each gling two children of her own. textbooks and uniforms. The and restocking merchandise, “The students are kind, other on social media!) While these former stars current location of the Roar especially the candy shelves. compassionate, funny, polite Dooley is now a wife and have mostly gone on to have Store was originally Span- “I am always refilling good- and always interested in sharing mother of one but, she did de- successful lives and careers ish teacher Ms. Guilbeau’s ies and I go to Sam’s twice a their opinion,” said Mrs. King. cided to pick up acting again apart from the Disney Chan- room. The switch was made week for food,” said Mrs. King. St. Pius certainly wouldn’t and is set to star in “Grimmer- nel, they will forever remain in January 2005 thanks to When she is not doing be the same without Mrs. son Manor,” a horror film that nostalgic childhood favorites Mr. Spellman, and now Mrs. behind-the-scenes work, Mrs. King, queen of the Roar Store. will be released in 2017. to us. Golden Lines 10 sports December 9, 2016 JUNGLE Gilbert, Stewart family trees branch into SPX community Upcoming ROARS MEGAN MITTELHAMMER brothers always seemed to get Athletic Events Editor-in-Chief into fights. Competition was Brotherly bonds. They’re rooted in everything they did, Dec. 9: Wrestling important in all aspects of so it made sense that sports @ Lambert High sports. As players, they allow developed the bond that be- School; Freshmen teammates to support one gan to form between them, Boys Basketball vs. another and motivate them Lovett School @ even if it did only lead to ar- Lovett School, to fight for each other on the guments. According to JT, 4:30 pm field in every play. As coaches, he admired his older brother these bonds unite them in a much more than he let on. Dec. 10: Wrestling common goal to inspire play- “I don’t think I would’ve vs. Dual Team ers and help them perform to been that athletically gifted Tournament @ the best of their abilities. had I not had an older broth- Lambert High These bonds are also im- er that pushed me. Like, if I School; Dance portant in the workplace. As wanted to be able to hang out Team @ Home; teachers, bonds form lasting with him and his friends I had JV Girls Basketball vs. Wes- friendships and support sys- to be able to play,” JT said. leyan School @ Home, 3:00 tems. “He was probably like a pm; JV Boys Basketball vs. At St. Pius, there are two second father to me, telling Wesleyan @ Home @ 4:30; strong brotherly bonds that me where I was screwing up Girls’ Basketball vs. Wesleyan are worthy to be mentioned, and telling me what I needed The Gilbert and Stewart brothers are lucky enough to School @ Home, 6:00 pm; and not just because they’ve to work on. And I needed Boys’ Basketball vs. Wesleyan been developed through that being the youngest. And make their passions for coaching and teaching a family School @ Home, 7:30 pm teaching and coaching, but if it wasn’t for that I would’ve affair. Bob and JT (left) have worked together for 16 because they’ve been present been….” years, and Kevin joined younger brother Todd at St. Dec 13: Dance Team @ long before arriving at St. Pius “A momma’s boy,” Bob fin- Pius this school year. Staff Photo Home; JV Boys Basketball X. ished. vs. Gainesville High School Physical education teacher “Yeah, but don’t write playmate. He was great for nitely a unique setting at Pius, @Home, 4:30 pm, JV Girls and special teams football that!” JT exclaimed. teaching things to. I think different than before when we Basketball vs. Gainesville coach Bob Gilbert and the- According to offensive co- football was in our future to- coached. Since coming to Pius High School @ Home, 4:30 ology teacher and baseball ordinator coach Chad Gar- gether.” this year, I’ve had to lean on pm, Swimming and Diving coach JT Gilbert began their rison, he has witnessed these “We’ve always been close,” [Todd] for more guidance, vs. Lakeside High School brotherly bond once JT was disagreements on the foot- Todd added. “I was his little so it’s kind of the opposite of @Lakeside High School, born five years after Bob. This ball field between the Gilbert shadow. I wanted to be his your normal older-younger 5:30 pm; Girls’ Basketball bond grew during their time brothers. shadow. He was a great role brother relationship.” vs. Gainesville High School growing up in Wisconsin, but “Well, it’s just the normal model. As you get older, the Coach Garrison was quick @ Home, 6:00 pm; Boys also continued to strengthen family dynamic. But they’re age difference doesn’t really to praise the Stewarts’ hard Basketball vs. Gainesville @ when both brothers moved to family, and everything gets become as big of a deal.” work on and off the field. Home, 7:30 pm Atlanta in 2001. resolved,” he said. Kevin and his father Jerry, “Todd has done a great job Similarly, physical edu- “But the rule is in the fam- a long-time physical educa- in study support and just be- Dec. 16: Wrestling @ Lump- cation teacher and football ily,” JT added, “nobody picks kin County High School; tion teacher and football ing so helpful to the kids and coach Kevin Stewart and Dance Team @ Home; on siblings except for sib- coach at St. Pius who retired getting them organized,” Gar- Freshmen Boys Basketball study support teacher and lings.” last year, coached Todd when rison said. vs. Riverwood High School defensive ends football coach Bob echoed the deep loy- he played high school football. “Kevin jumped right in, he @ Home, 4:00 pm; JV Girls Todd Stewart bonded shortly alty he has with JT. “It was hard, to have to fits in really well,” he added. Basketball vs. Stephens after Todd was born. While “JT’s like my rock. He’s discipline his friends and sep- While the Gilberts display County high School @ there was a greater age differ- always there,” Bob said. “You arate myself from the coach- close family ties, a bond over Home, 4:00 pm; JV Boys ence between the two (Kevin know when you look back and ing mindset and become his the Green Bay Packers and a Basketball vs. Stephens being eight years older), there you connect all the dots of brother again when we got feisty competitive spirit, the County High School @ remains a lasting connection your life to figure out how you back home, and I think that Stewarts hold family coach- Home, 5:30 pm; Girls’ Bas- like no other. got here, I can see God’s plan. was hard for the three of us, ing, dedication to their work ketball vs. Stephens County Both Bob and JT Gilbert Now I don’t understand why Todd, my dad and I,” Kevin and a strong brotherly bond High School @ Home, 7:00 came to St. Pius 16 years ago, he took my wife, but I know said. since childhood close. pm; Boys’ Basketball vs. Ste- when a need for both football why I’m here, I know why This year, however, all While each set of brothers phens County High School and baseball coaching posi- he’s here and I know why we three Stewarts were able to brings their own unique char- @ Home, 8:30 pm tions opened. “We were kind ended up at St. Pius together coach for Jerry Stewart’s last acteristics to the school, one of a package deal,” JT said. for that to happen and for year on the football field. set has a clear advantage, and Dec. 17: Wrestling vs. Dual “We didn’t necessarily that support to be there for While both men had coached it’s easy to finger point. Team Tournament @ get along well growing up,” my girls.” with their dad individually, “Todd has one less digit, so Oconee County High School; JT said. “I was the cause of “We know each other so the three of them had never they’re at a loss there,” Coach Swimming & Diving vs. Mad- most of our fights, and com- well,” he continued. “We coached together. This not Garrison said. eline Brown Invitational @ ing down here was a chance to know our backgrounds, we only strengthened Kevin and In a landscaping accident Emory university, 3:00 pm; patch it up and become broth- love our family obviously. We Todd’s brotherly bond but several years ago, a wooden Boys Basketball vs. Hillgrove ers the way brothers should know what each other has also the Stewart family coach- pallet landed on Todd’s fin- High School @ Pope High be.” been through, and I think ing bond. ger. School, 3:00 pm; Freshmen Never in Bob’s wild- there’s just a mutual respect “I always enjoyed coach- “We have all our digits,” Boys Basketball vs. Wood- est dreams would he have for where we are and where ing with my dad but adding JT said. ward Academy @ Wood- thought that one day he and we want to go in our future Kevin to the mix made it that “We are heavily armed. ward, 4:30 pm; his younger brother would plans.” more special,” Todd said. “As And Todd’s missing a finger,” end up teaching and coaching In a different family en- brothers, we’re not worried Bob said. Dec. 20: JV Girls’ Basketball at the same school. vironment, Kevin and Todd about hurting each other’s Both sets of brothers not vs. Greater Atlanta Christian “No way did I think we’d Stewart did not usually fight feelings. We’re able to be only add individual contribu- School @ GACS, 4;30 pm; ever work together,” Bob said. growing up. In fact, it was more open and honest--it’s a tions to the St. Pius commu- JV Boys’ Basketball vs. GACS “Now, though,” JT said quite the opposite of the Gil- communication advantage,” nity but they also prove some- @ GACS, 4:30; Girls Bas- with a grin, “we’ve coined the bert household. he continued. thing that all Golden Lions ketball vs. GACS @ GACS, phrase he heals the body and “It was awesome having 6:00 pm; Boys’ Basketball vs. “I coached with my dad know well: we’re better when I heal the soul.” GACS @ GACS, 7:30 pm [Todd] as a little brother,” for 15 years before he came to we’re together. Growing up, the Gilbert Kevin said. “He was a little Pius,” Kevin said. “It was defi- Golden Lines 11 Decembersports 9, 2016 Annual SPX Christmas Classic attracts Catholic schools from across the country HENRY QUEEN of the many positives of The visiting teams stay Staff Writer the Christmas Classic is at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in The St. Pius X Christmas that he has become friends Buckhead. Mr. Kelly said that Classic, one of the most re- with coaches from various it is a great opportunity to stay spected Catholic school bas- schools, most notably the at a nice facility for a discount- ketball tournaments in the coach of St. Joseph’s Catho- ed price. nation, starts on December lic School from Greenville, However, the quality of 28 and runs through Decem- S.C. play on the court is the tourna- ber 30. “I look forward to seeing ment’s biggest draw. “It’s a great tournament,” him every year,” he said. “It’s great basketball be- said St. Pius Athletic Director Fans from different cause virtually all the programs Mark Kelly. states continue to flock to are strong,” Mr. Kelly said. The tournament was es- St. Pius around Christmas- By participating in the St. tablished in 2000 when Mr. time even though their chil- Pius Christmas Classic, teams Kelly had “this idea of an dren have graduated. are able to avoid losing their all-Catholic school tourna- “There is a camaraderie focus over the extended holi- ment.” to the whole thing,” Mr. day break and are also exposed Throughout the years, Kelly noted. to different offensive and de- the tournament has attracted The Christmas Classic fensive systems from across the Catholic schools from as far goes beyond just basketball. country. away as California. In total, The tournament kicks off The St. Pius boys basket- schools from 21 states and with a Mass and a dinner ball team has won the past two the District of Columbia have at St. Pius for the fans, par- Christmas Classics and three traveled to St. Pius for a fun ents, players and coaches. overall since 2000. The girls and competitive tournament. After each team plays three team has won six tournaments This year, there are 16 games and the champions overall, with the most recent boys and girls teams partici- are crowned, the festivi- victory coming in 2013. The annual Christmas Classic, which started in 2000, pating from eight states. ties conclude with a player Tickets are $7 per day or features some of the best Catholic school basketball Mr. Kelly said that one dance. $18 for a three day pass. teams in the nation. Photo courtesy of spx.org Grappling with wrestling questions? We’ve got answers LIAM HARDY tect the ears from getting or red, put to that color and their ways depending on the tourna- about 7-8%.” Staff Writer cauliflowered like mine!” ex- score is tracked accordingly,”said ment. Some tournaments re- How does the state tourna- Wrestling is a sport that claimed Marsh. “Cauliflow- Marsh. quire you weigh in at your school ment work? many have trouble understand- ered” ears often occur in com- the morning before coming and “There are two states for ing or know little about, such as bat sports after many blows to What is the point system? the coach brings a sheet with high school wrestling: team how the athletes prepare, rules uncovered ears and refers to Takedown – 2 points; Escape – everyone’s weights on it, some and individual. For team state and regulations and scoring major swelling. “Eventually 1 point; Reversal – 2 points; Stall- weigh in at the tournament and which comes first, there is an during matches. if you wrestle long enough ing – 1 point (after 1 warning); some tournaments you weigh area tournament which is the Seniors Jack Marsh and it happens especially if you Technical Violation – 1 point; out afterwards” said Kirkland. equivalent of a region tourna- Hunter Kirkland are two sea- don’t wear one in practice. Near Fall (2 sec.) – 2 points; Near ment. The top two teams of soned St. Pius X wrestlers who Fall (5 sec.) – 3 points; and Near What is a hydration test? each region qualify for state. want to help the common fan Are there wrestling shoes? Fall (injury) – 4 points “The hydration test is there For individuals the top four understand the sport they love, “If you’re a new wres- to prevent people from cutting wrestlers from each weight so they answered some of the tler, you start with matflexes. What are the different weight too much weight, and measures class from the region tourna- most common questions they Matflexes are the most basic classes? a wrestler’s body fat to see what ment qualify,” said Kirkland. often receive. wrestling shoe, so they’re for The 14 weight classes are 106 weight class is best for them,” the noobs, but everyone has lb; 113 lb; 120 lb; 126 lb; 132 lb; said Marsh. The wrestling team’s next What is that tight article of to start somewhere. Kind of 138 lb; 145 lb; 152 lb; 160 lb; 170 “I think it was made with match is a dual tournament clothing they wear? an unsaid tradition known lb; 182 lb; 195 lb; 220 lb; and great intentions, but the way tomorrow at Lambert High “The point of the singlet among wrestlers,” said Marsh. Heavyweight (up to 285 pounds) it works can be very inaccu- School. They will also com- is to eliminate anything that “Personally, I think the best “A wrestling team tries to full rate, they take your height and pete in several tournaments could get in the way of grap- shoes are the Nike Freeks. as many weight classes as possible weight into consideration which throughout the metro-Atlan- pling. It creates a more pure Some other popular picks in order to compete in as many can lead to more inaccurate re- ta area over the Christmas form of combat,” said senior for elite wrestlers are Rulons, matches as they can during a sults. For example, according to break. The state tournament Jack Marsh. “When I first saw Kolats, Hypersweeps, P2’s. meet,” said senior Hunter Kirk- the hydration test, I have 17.6% begins February 9 in Macon. the singlet and started my wres- Shoe swag is a must if you’re land. body fat, when I really have tling career, I thought it was a stud!” Marsh then explained, “This pretty weird year we have a very big and “But honestly now it’s one of Since wrestlers don’t have young team with a lot of lighter the funnier and captivating ele- numbers or names on their guys. As many of our wrestlers ments of wrestling that I love. singlets how does the referee are freshman first year wrestlers. However, some states are now differentiate players? Coach Lancaster has held off on allowing kids to compete and “At the beginning of a trying to fill spots on the varsity fight shorts and a compression. match, each wrestler is as- lineup to focus on improving Personally, I think we should signed either a green or red the young guys. We hope to fill absolutely keep singlets.” anklet that you put on your around 8 to 10 of the 14 weight ankle when you walk to the classes come our area meet.” What is the foam piece wres- center. Usually they just look tlers wear on their heads? at the singlets, but technically How do weigh-ins work? “Headgear is there to pro- a wrestler is designated green “Weigh-ins can happen three Golden Lines 12 backsideDecember 9, 2016 Two students and one teacher are asked a series of random questions... Say What?! Cole Tressler ‘18 Spencer Boykin ‘20 Mrs. Kepler, Latin & English Favorite type of dog? Randy Jackson Bentley Rescue

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