Golden Lines

A student publication of St. Pius X Catholic High School

Vol 56 Issue 4 St. Pius X Catholic High School 2674 Johnson Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30345 404.636.3023 www.spx.org February 15, 2018 OPINIONS Senior advocates for diabetes research SOPHIA DELURGIO did Camp Sweeney teach him Institutes of Health (NIH), but unteers with kids as a counselor- Staff Writer about diabetes, but it also served receives little support from Con- in-training at the camp in the Type 1 Diabetes is a battle as a turning point in his life. gress. Delegates from the JDRF summer. about 3 million people across the “I was six years old when I Children’s Congress advocate “I would like to be a role United States fight, according to met my cabin counselor, Austin for the renewal of SDP because model and mentor for kids with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Kane,” he explained. Unknown of the value of research in the Type 1 Diabetes and continue to Foundation (JDRF). This auto- to me, in the beginning of my search for a cure. be involved with Camp Kudzu immune disease occurs when the second summer in Austin’s cab- “I particularly enjoyed speak- and JDRF,” Kane said. The necessity of Amazon’s Alexa pancreas stops producing insu- in, he told his parents that there ing with Senator [David] Per- As people across the nation is debated on page 2 lin, the hormone needed to get was special kid at Sweeney whom due and Representative [Hank] and the world fight T1D, some glucose from the bloodstream to he would adopt if he was older. Johnson. All the delegates at- stand out as they fight for a cure. the cells. Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Turned out, I was that kid! Even tended a congressional hear- Micah Kane is one of these fight- NEWS though manageable, heavily im- better, when he told his parents ing related to funding of Type ers, and he is not giving up any- pacts those affected, including about me, they decided they 1 Diabetes medical research. In time soon. St. Pius X senior Micah Kane. wanted to adopt me. So, diabe- addition, five radio stations in- “These obstacles have made “Whether I am taking a test tes led me from birth parents to terviewed me about life as a type me strong and resilient. There in school or playing in a lacrosse summer camp to my new fam- 1 diabetic,” Kane said. may never be a cure for Type 1 game, the stakes are high,” Kane ily.” Beyond the JDRF Children’s Diabetes, but I will continue to explained. “If my blood glucose When he got older, Kane Congress, Kane continues to do my part in spreading aware- is too low or high, it affects my read about JDRF, a global or- spread awareness of the disease ness,” Kane explained. “Having concentration, memory, energy, ganization that funds T1D re- with diabetics at the place where this disease has proved to me and physical coordination.” search. A select group of young he learned so much about his that I can overcome any chal- Students traveled to D.C. last Kane, diagnosed with T1D delegates from across the nation condition: Camp Kudzu. He vol- lenge that comes my way.” month to participate in the March when he was only 18 months old, represent the youth affected by for Life. Read about it on page 4 has managed his disease for most the disease at the JDRF Chil- of his life. Because of his experi- dren’s Congress in Washington, Juried Arts show celebrates FEATURES ence with diabetes, he decided to D.C., and last July Kane was one work on improving the public’s of these delegates. understanding of it and promote “I thought this would be a students’ artistic talents research for a cure. great way to increase awareness KATE BROZOVIC awards for the best in show 1st, “My goal is for people to con- of Type 1 Diabetes. There were Staff Writer 2nd, 3rd places and two honor- trol diabetes and not the let dia- 1300 applicants and I was one of Whether you are an experi- able mentions,” said Ms. Bran- betes control them until a cure is the 160 selected from the U.S,” enced artist enrolled in an AP non. found,” Kane said. he said. visual arts course, a novice who The categories include Kane’s experience with and Kane met with Georgia sena- is in a beginner class or you drawing, painting, sculpture, Fine Arts students thrive in the knowledge of T1D grew with the tors and congressmen to ask just enjoy drawing, painting or mixed media, photography, 2D spring. See what’s happening on help of camps like Camp Swee- for continued funding for the photography outside of school, design and 3D design. page 9 ney in Texas and Camp Kudzu Special Diabetes Program. The the upcoming Juried Visual This years jurors are Da- in Georgia. These programs Special Diabetes Program (SDP) Arts Exhibition is the perfect vid Shanahan and David Ar- help kids become more comfort- provides $150 million annually opportunity to showcase your mistead. SPORTS able with the disease. Not only for T1D research at the National work. “David Shanahan has a “We have some exciting background in art and design. work to share with the school He designs interiors for compa- including pieces by [sopho- nies in and around Atlanta. He more] Laney Polvino and [se- has had two students graduate nior] Sarah Tyner . . . to name from SPX and has helped with a few. The students here at St. the juried art show since its 2nd Pius are very talented!” said year,” said Ms. Brannon. Fine Arts teacher Ms. Corinna Armistead has a masters de- High school soccer competes Brannon. gree in Fine Arts from Clemson with new DA level for player Hosted in the Young Cen- University and currently teach- participation. Learn more on ter Lobby on Friday, February es painting at Brenau Univer- page 10 25 at 7 pm, this annual event sity. invites students to submit art- Something you may not be CENTERSPREAD work in a variety of different knowledgeable of is the point of categories, and a pair of quali- view of the talented artists who fied jurors determine award enter their pieces. winners. Sarah Tyner has been a part If your artwork is chosen of visual arts classes since her by the jurors, then you will be freshman year. She is now in awarded with a ribbon and oth- AP Art-2D Design and is plan- er prizes depending on your ning on entering pieces into the placement. show. “The students are awarded “The exhibition gives ev- Check out details of the Winter Senior Micah Kane (top left) visited Washington, D.C. this ribbons in each category from ery student the opportunity to Olympics in PyeongChang on summer to advocate for Type 1 diabetes funding and re- 1st place to Honorable men- showcase their artwork and pages 6 and 7 search. Photo courtesy of Micah Kane. tion. There are also prize continued on page 4 Golden Lines 2 opinionsFebruary 15, 2018 Golden Lines What We Think... Lent should be more than just a diet St. Pius X Catholic Well, it’s that time of the as a punishment or a negative ners, now and at the hour of CB, and Jesus said Himself, “It High School year again: Lent, a season in chore that we have to put up our death.” “Glory be to the is more blessed to give than to 2674 Johnson Road, NE our liturgical calendar that with for 40 days. Father, and to the Son, and to receive” (Acts 20:35). Atlanta, Georgia 30345 we typically associate with de- St. John of the Cross said the Holy Spirit.” “Lead us not The CERC explains the 404-636-3023 phone priving ourselves of food, bad that we cannot rise up to God into temptation, but deliver reasons for almsgiving this 404-633-8387 fax habits and/or material posses- if we are bound to the things us from evil.” Those are some way: “We need to give to www.spx.org sions. We‘re encouraged every of this world. We’re destined pretty powerful words when God — whom we meet in our year to make Lent less about to lose earthly goods such as we take a moment to reflect. neighbor — until these prob- an arbitrary sacrifice and more money, beauty and even our Also, don’t think of prayer lems go away. Whatever we Editors-In-Chief about growing closer to God as health. If we become too de- as a formal, rigid requirement; give, whether it’s a tenth or a Taylor Corley we prepare for the upcoming pendent on these things, we’ll just relax and forget about try- twentieth or half, is symbolic of Megan Mittelhammer resurrection of Christ. We of- eventually become bitter, ing to do it the “right” way. the greater giving that defines ten fail at this seemingly simple unhappy, and ultimately es- Find the courage to expose the Christian life. As God gave Staff Writers task, however, and after just a tranged from God. your vulnerability and talk. himself entirely to us, so we Rose Brewster few weeks we’re right back to To prevent this and pre- That’s it. Imagine having give ourselves entirely to Him. Kate Brozovic giving up French fries and pare for a life in Heaven with someone who loved you so In the Eucharist, He holds Jackie Comerford Will Galvin chocolate for reasons we can’t Christ, we give up good things much and was ready and will- nothing back. He gives us His Jill Gilbert quite explain. with the goal of gradually be- ing to listen and give you flaw- body, blood, soul and divinity Lucy Graham So this year, we challenge coming less dependent on less advice literally every single — everything He has. That’s Witt Hollensbe the St. Pius X community to try them and less needy. As one time you asked, regardless of the giving we need to imitate.” Weldon Kolker Riley Luckmann and focus on the three pillars anonymous Catholic explained when, where or why. That’s How can we improve? Brennan Quinn of Lent, prayer, fasting and on the CERC website, fasting is God. Our parishes offer plenty of Ellie Taube almsgiving. How exactly do we “medicine for my biggest prob- Although it can be tough opportunities to increase our Sarah Van Duser do that successfully? We need lem--selfishness and lack of self to find in our busy schedules, almsgiving throughout the en- to first understand what and control.” carving out a small amount of tire year, but especially during Adviser Ashley Curlette why before we figure out how. time for silence is helpful as Lent. For example, Catholic The second pillar of Lent well. Relief Services usually distrib- Principal The first pillar is fasting, is prayer, something where we “Just make some time for si- utes rice bowls this time of the Steve Spellman the one we most often associ- often exceed in quantity but lence in your life, maybe drive year. Put loose change or dollar ate with Lent. struggle with quality. to school with no music or no bills in it. Many parishes host President Chad Barwick What is fasting? What is prayer? electronics an hour before you weekly fish fries. Volunteer at This is an easy one. Fasting Prayer is simply a conver- go to bed,” said Director of one. If you buy a Dunkin’ Do- is limiting our intake of food. sation between us and God. Campus Ministry Mrs. Abby nuts iced coffee from the caf- The Golden Lines is According to the US Con- That’s it. It can be a formal Bettencourt. eteria every morning. Pick one published approximately ference of Catholic Bishops, prayer like the Our Father, it day a week to give it up. You 8 times per school year obligatory fasting days are Ash could be quiet meditation or it The final pillar of Lent is won’t die, we promise. by the students of St. Pius Wednesday and Good Friday, could be thinking in our heads almsgiving. If you start small and think X Catholic High School for the entire student meaning we are permitted or out loud as we go for a run What is almsgiving? of every single day as an op- body and surrounding to eat one full meal and two or lie in bed at night. Almsgiving is donating portunity to give something community. smaller meals that together do Why do we do it? money or goods to the poor away for the good of another, Views presented by the not equal a full meal. On Fri- There’s lots of reasons why and performing charitable whether that be money, mate- Golden Lines publication days during Lent, we are also we pray. To say thank you for acts. It’s often the most ne- rial possessions or time, you’ll are not necessarily required to abstain from eating all of life’s blessings. To ask for glected of the three pillars, be amazed at how much you those of school faculty, meat. even more blessings. To beg but according to the CERC, can accomplish and what a dif- school administration, for forgiveness. To express our publication adviser or Why do we do it? almsgiving is more important ference you can make in the advertisers. Topics, facts For Catholics, fasting is a love. To be obedient because than fasting and prayer. Why? lives of others. Commit to do- and opinions associated crucial aspect of preparing it’s what God has commanded “Because it is prayer, and it ing one small act of almsgiving with the Roman Catholic for the holiest and most joyful us to do. Sometimes we pray involves fasting,” their website each day, and let the Lord lead Church will be in keeping day of the year, Easter Sunday just because we feel alone and states. “Almsgiving is a form of the way. with such teachings. when Christ rises from the don’t really know what else to prayer because it is ‘giving to Lent shouldn’t simply be Letters to the editors are dead. The act of self-denial, do. But there’s one thing each God’ — and not mere philan- motivation to go on a diet be- encouraged and welcomed whether it be from food or an- of these reasons have in com- thropy. It is a form of fasting fore spring break or an annoy- but must be signed by the writer. They should be other everyday enjoyment like mon: they all draw us closer to because it demands sacrificial ing time of the year when we addressed to the editors Netflix, is meant to deepen our God, something that we want giving — not just giving some- feel obligated to give up social and delivered to them spiritual life and make acts of but more importantly some- thing, but giving up some- media without understand- in the care of the Golden reparation. thing God wants too. thing, giving till it hurts.” ing why, so we abandon the Lines adviser, Ms. Ashley The Catholic Education Prayer is how we commu- Why do we do it? goal 10 days later. Instead, Curlette. Resource Center states that, nicate with Him, and it’s im- Simply put, because it’s let’s approach it this year with Please bring all signed “Fasting is something spiritual possible to build a relationship “a work of justice pleasing to a positive mindset focused on letters to room 304 or without it. email them to acurlette@ and far more positive. Fasting God,” according to the USC- prayer, fasting and almsgiving. spx.org. The Golden Lines is a spiritual feast. It does for How can we improve? reserves the right to edit the soul what food does for the We can’t approach prayer any letters. Letters to the body.” as just increasing the number editor will not be published So does this mean the of times we pray each day. If anonymously. things we’re fasting and de- that’s all we had to do, then taching from are bad? No, Catholic school kids would be exactly the opposite. They’re set for life. At St. Pius X, we good because they’re from pray at the very minimum be- God, His gifts to us, but some- fore every class and at the be- times they’re so good that we ginning and end of each school focus more on these gifts than day, but most of the time we’re the Giver. on autopilot when reciting How can we improve? these prayers because we’ve Fasting is tough. If it was heard them a million times easy, that would defeat the since we were little kids. This year, we should try and focus our thoughts and purpose. We need to try and Instead, try to actually stop actions on the three pillars of Lent: fasting, prayer and reprogram how we think about and think about the words fasting and stop approaching it we’re saying. “Pray for us sin- almsgiving. Image courtesy of the USCCB. Golden Lines 3 opinionsFebruary 15, 2018 ‘Hey Alexa...can you do my physics homework?’ Amazon’s new ‘personal assistant’ inspires laziness in some, fear in others What if tical aspects to make your life Let me hearing all your personal in- people to her in the first place. there was easier and simpler. introduce formation.” People like Alexa for her a compact, Most commonly used in you to That’s right, not only can ability to answer questions genius ma- my house is the “goodnight someone Alexa order four pounds of and follow commands like a chine in ev- routine.” After simply saying, you’ve sugar cookies without you human assistant, but it’s not ery home “Goodnight, Alexa,” she ex- probably really asking, she might be uncommon for her to make that could ecutes whatever helpful pro- heard of transmitting your personal plenty of mistakes. answer ba- grams you tell her beforehand before, Al- information to hackers or the “I call out her name all the SARAH VAN DUSER sically any to carry out. At my house, ELLIE TAUBE exa. CIA. When asked whether or time and she won’t respond,” Staff Writer question for example, she locks all the Staff Writer Alexa not this is true, Alexa refuses said sophomore Josie Lord, that comes to mind? Imag- doors, turns off certain lights is, according to Google, the to give a straight answer. “and sometimes I’ll ask her to ine said machine was also well my family is prone to leave on leading authority on every- There is reason to believe, do something and she says she equipped to perform simple and automatically adjusts the thing; Alexa is “an intelligent however, that Alexa hears a can’t, but then later she’ll say tasks, such as turning on and thermostats in our house to personal assistant developed lot more than you probably that she can.” off lights, starting and stopping our preferred nighttime tem- by Amazon, first used in the intend her to. The police de- If Alexa’s main purpose is music and even ordering pizza peratures. Amazon Echo and the Ama- partment in Bentonville, Ar- to hear your commands and from Papa John’s. From personal experience, zon Echo Dot devices devel- kansas, seemed to think this follow them, then this discrep- Oh wait, that already exists! I know she’s also extremely oped by Amazon Lab126.” She to. A case in Bentonville gar- ancy makes her a less than And it’s known globally as the valuable on the days when can play your favorite song, nered national attention after worthwhile investment. Amazon Alexa. everything is going wrong: answer your trivia questions police wanted to use audio re- “That thing is basically just Who wouldn’t want some- you overslept, have zero clean and even order your pizza. cording that the victim’s Ama- a listening device,” said Smith. thing as handy as Alexa to pairs of socks and don’t have That means people are pay- zon Echo might have picked “And it’s bad news. I’m not help them out on a daily ba- time to make your daily cup ing in between $50 to $179.99 up from the murderer. They saying Illuminati, but it’s defi- sis? I personally have four in of coffee. Who you gonna call? just so they can have a talking justified this plan saying that nitely Illuminati.” my house, and I’m constantly Alexa!! cylinder do all the things that they believe Alexa is prone to Imagine a world where commanding her to complete In addition to our favorite your phone, a book or even start recording even without nothing you say is private and odd tasks for me throughout thermostat choices, our Alexas your own hands can already someone using the wakewords anything you do is first filtered the day. are also programmed with do for you at only a slightly Alexa or Amazon. through a device. Maybe that To me, her top feature is our regular Starbucks drink slower rate. But let’s say that maybe sounds like the distant future, setting timers. What other orders. For example, last If that doesn’t convince you you can live with strangers po- but in reality, it’s much closer electronic device can begin a Sunday morning I was run- that you’re wasting your mon- tentially listening in on your than you might think. 30-minute timer for a choco- ning late to church and knew ey on Alexa, there are plenty personal conversations. I get So before you go out and late chip pound cake while I wouldn’t have enough time of risks to consider as well. Al- it, not everyone is discussing buy an Amazon Alexa, con- you’re simultaneously whip- to brew my usual cup of coffee exa is like Siri, Apple’s much nuclear launch codes over sider this: Is the possibility of ping up a batch of brownies? on our Keurig. So instead, I older and far simpler artificial Sunday dinner, but Alexa also making already simple tasks In addition, she makes for a asked Alexa to order my “usu- assistant, except that she is lis- falters to consistently deliver even easier worth the risk of great DJ. Completely equipped al” from Starbucks (a grande tening to you all the time (even the convenience that attracted your privacy? to pair with Bluetooth stream- iced vanilla coffee, no milk). when you don’t think she is) ing, Spotify and Apple Music, After she repeated my or- and handles your money. This Alexa has all of your music der back and I confirmed the can cause a lot of problems. needs covered. She’s got ev- purchase, I safely drove to Last January in Dallas, Tex- erything from romantic back- the Starbucks closest to my as, a six year old girl acciden- ground music for a Valentine’s house and was able to remain tally ordered a $170 dollhouse Day dinner to 80’s throwback focused on the road and not and four pounds of cookies songs to study for a physics attempt to maneuver the Star- after Alexa misunderstood a test. bucks app on my phone while conversation it had with the Senior Mary Katherine behind the wheel. little girl. Her mom only real- Mount is also a supporter of While some people might ized that the money had been this new technology. “I think think it’s creepy to have an spent when she got the receipt Alexa is a great product to have electronic device that’s smart in her email later. This might in your house because it’s con- enough to recognize one per- seem like a cute, silly accident, venient for answering quick son’s voice from another, (and but really it’s just a small taste questions, and she also tells re- okay, maybe it is a little bit…) of the more dangerous side of ally funny jokes,” said Mount. Alexa is just the beginning Alexa. Amazon’s Alexa is offered in a variety of colors and In addition to keeping ev- spark to the fiery revolution- “Alexa is creepy!” said eryone entertained, she is fully ary change of today’s modern sophomore Sydney Smith. sizes, with different models costing anywhere from $50 furnished with numerous prac- technology. “She’s always listening and to $180. Photo courtesy of Tech Crunch. Happy President’s Day!

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Presidentures! Indepen-dance! Golden Lines 4 Februarynews 15, 2018 March For Life changes hearts and minds LUCY GRAHAM Bettencourt. the National Mall to hear even eyes to the importance of life “We had a variety of tem- Staff Writer “I’m always impressed by more speakers, including for- and the significance of how peratures with mornings be- A group of 30 St. Pius X the magnitude of the event mer football star Tim Tebow’s permanent and awful abortion ing in the 20s, but as the day students and five chaperones and the attitudes of everyone mom. Senior Mackenzie Bruce is.” went on temperatures reach- attended the 45th annual who comes,” said Father Mi- said she spoke about how her When asked why the March ing 50 were super nice,” said March for Life in Washington chael. “People sing and pray, son “had something wrong for Life was important,“The Luckmann. D.C. last month. they share stories and laugh with him in the womb and she March for Life gives people Students also learned how According to the organiza- and they cheer for babies and was advised to get an abortion. hope and encouragement to to handle counter-protesters tion’s website, “The March for moms. It’s like being in the big- However, his mom stated that keep witnessing to the value and negative comments from Life is a leader in the pro-life gest and best family reunion.” doctors can be wrong and in of life,” said Father Michael. opposing groups. community and it is their goal On the first morning of the this instance they were. She “The message of community “One of the speakers made to continue, fight and inform trip, students woke up early also said that it was her best that the March provides is win- a good point for me against the public on how they can and attended a large rally in decision to keep him.” ning the battle for hearts.” the negativity saying that we overturn Roe v. Wade because the Capital One Arena where They began the actual Unlike past years when weren’t there to support any their main job is to give those they listened to several speak- March on Washington follow- they’ve battled snow, rain specific political standpoint,” who can’t speak for themselves ers including apostolic nuncio ing the rallies. The march last- and even blizzards, the group explained Luckmann. “In- a voice.” [a papal ambassador] Chris- ed about two hours and dur- found the weather conditions stead we were there to support The annual student trip tophe Pierre who read a letter ing the march organizations to be much more bearable this life and recognize the tragedy was January 19-21, in correla- directly from Pope Francis. and groups of people were year. of abortion.” tion with the historic Supreme “I was so excited when he handing out signs exclaiming Court ruling legalizing abor- told us he would be deliver- life. tion on January 22, 1973. ing a message to us from Pope According to senior Riley “The most important thing Francis,” said senior Taylor Luckmann, “The actual march about March for Life is that it Corley. “I love Pope Francis entailed thousands of people is an annual event and time and it was very comforting and hundreds of groups of for people of all types to come and reassuring to hear that he people marching on Washing- and witness life,” said Direc- thought what we were doing at ton holding up pro-life signs tor of Campus Ministry Mrs. the March was very important. and leading chants.” Abby Bettencourt, who helped Plus, the apostolic nuncio had Although the trip was a fi- chaperone with Chaplain Fa- an adorable French accent so nancial sacrifice and they had ther Michael Silloway, Coun- listening to him read the letter to give up their weekend to at- selor Mrs. Mary Pat Martin, was really fun.” tend, students still found the theology teacher Ms. Melissa Students also attended mass March important. Ginther and science teacher together in the Capital One “I went on March for Life Dr. Andrew Lauer. Arena with over 1000 people because I wanted to see Wash- This was the school’s sev- and 100 priests and deacons. ington D.C. but most impor- enth year attending the big- “Is there any better way to cel- tantly because I wanted to sup- gest pro-life rally in the world. ebrate life than to celebrate the port the importance of life,” “March for Life is a way to very Author of Life Himself?” said Luckmann. St. Pius X students and chaperones visited the Basilica of show people that human life asked Father Michael. Bruce agreed saying,“This is valuable and show how pas- Following the celebration was my first year attending the the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception after sionate about life we are,” said they processed to a lawn on March and it really opened my the march. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Bettencourt. Juried Arts (continued from pg. 1) share their creativity with paint it focusing on composi- with flower patterns. There the school,” said Tyner. tion and color,” said Gray. are many objects on the table, A requirement of AP Vi- Gray started taking art including some bottles and a sual Arts students is to choose classes in middle school. metallic teapot. I drew it in my a concentration on which to “I have always drawn Drawing 1 class as one of the focus on for their end-of-the- sketches and stuff in my free last things of the year, so i used year portfolio. time. I started to paint and all the experience i had gotten “My concentration is the try other mediums in middle over the months to create it,” elements and principles of de- school,” he explained, “I de- she said. sign represented within archi- cided that was my favorite, This year exhibition has tecture,” said Tyner. and still is, acrylic on canvas. I a new twist: for the first time Tyner was also voted most have been in an art class each ever, teachers are also invited artistic by her classmates along of my four years at Pius includ- to enter artwork. with Senior Andrew Gray. An ing Exploring Painting, Design “[Theology teachers] Mi- AP Studio Art student, Gray’s Fundamentals, and Advanced chele Berrell, Jason Eaglen talent has been recognized Studio Art.” and myself will have something several times in the show over Sophomore Laney Polvino, in the show . . . The idea to in- the past three years. on the other hand, never took vite the faculty to submit art “I have won a few things an art class until last semester. was a group decision. I think in the exhibition before: some “I’ve been drawing my to see that the faculty has other honorable mentions, third whole life for fun, but I wanted talents beyond the classroom,” and second place in painting, to get better so I began to take said Ms. Brannon. and last year first place best in art at Pius,” she said. The Young Center will be show,” said Gray nonchalantly. Polvino entered a charcoal overflowing with creativity This year he entered a still life, but when first hearing next Friday night as St. Pius piece that is the study of the about the exhibition she was highlights its talented artists. reflection of buildings on a surprised that there was even a Following the awards ceremo- car window, and which is cur- place to enter her piece. ny in the Young Center audi- rently on display outside of the “The charcoal still life is torium, light refreshments will library. on a table with an intricate be served in the art room to “It was very interesting to cloth covering spread over it celebrate an exciting night. Golden Lines 5 Februarynews 15, 2018 Poulos, Halbig named top in Class of 2018 MEGAN MITTELHAMMER trying to figure out what to do balance coursework and studies had something different to offer in particular though.” Editor-in-Chief with work and homework,” with friends, social life, and even me, whether it be strictness or In the future, Halbig hopes Nick Poulos and Matthew Poulos stated. “Also, if you try the occasional hour of sleep!” humor or just intelligence, and to either attend Georgia Tech Halbig were named valedicto- and commit yourself to learning “I was actually really nervous I wouldn’t be able to succeed or UGA. rian and salutatorian for the something, you might start to in the assembly,” Halbig said. without each of those unique “I’m really not sure about Class of 2018 at the most recent find it more and more interest- “It was super exciting to hear teachers,” Halbig said. “I do anything in my future, so we’ll all-school Mass on January 27. ing, which will make the work my name called. I’m just really want to thank Ms. Stockard, have to wait to see where my Dean of Academics Mr. John and assessments easier and way grateful for all the help along Mrs. Kepler and Ms. Bowman road leads,” Halbig said. Griffith also announced Poulos less stressful.” the way.” as the 2018 Star Student, along Even though Poulos works Halbig, who took some of the with Star Teacher Mrs. Maria extremely hard, he is still able to same classes as Poulos, is very Sophomore makes All-State Choir Kepler. budget some time to be a nor- involved within the school, act- ELLIE TAUBE In preparation for the sec- Poulos plans on attending mal high school senior. ing as a Pride Leader, member Staff Writer ond portion of the audition, the either the University of North “I love hanging out with my of NHS, Student Ambassador, Sophomore Daniel Buckley student is given pieces of music Carolina: Chapel Hill, the Uni- friends. I enjoy my relaxing diver and water polo player. successfully completed two state- they will sing if they are accepted versity of Virginia or the Uni- time at home, too, and dabbling Outside of school, Halbig is a wide auditions to earn a spot as into the All-State chorus and the versity of Georgia. He has taken in little creative projects,” Pou- big basketball fan. a member of the 2018 Georgia tracks that go along with it. a total of eight honors classes los said. “I’m the proud starting point All-State Men’s Chorus. Daniel “At the audition, you have the and eleven AP classes. As well as participating in guard on the only remaining started choir while attending Im- sheet music clearly marked with “I just like learning new small activities outside of school, undefeated varsity CMLA team maculate Heart of Mary Catho- the places you will be singing, things and forcing myself to Poulos is also involved in Quiz in the state of Georgia,” Halbig lic School and is in the Men’s then they play that part of the work and focus, otherwise I Bowl, Pius Players, Latin club proudly stated. Ensemble at St. Pius X. He also song,” Buckley explained. “[The think I would be really restless. and French club. Halbig took a strict approach participates in the theater pro- judges] only check for pitch and I tried to make my classes as Poulos hopes to continue his to focusing on his schoolwork gram both at St. Pius and at Holy rhythm; no pronunciation.” challenging as I could,” Poulos rigorous studies in college. the past four years. Cross Catholic Church. Any audition process of said. “I want to study just a ton of “Honestly, I think the most The audition process for the this caliber is incredibly nerve- Poulos does, in fact, have one stuff,” Poulos said. “I have like important part is forcing your- All-State Men’s Chorus is rigor- wracking, but Buckley said that class that was especially difficult. six or seven different things I self to stop procrastinating and ous and is split into two sections. he felt “nervous for the scales “AP U.S. History was just would love to do as a career, so to just sit down and work,” Hal- The first audition tests the stu- and song,” but “confident in my- so much to read and learn, in college I want to take a bunch big said. dent’s ability to be versatile and self because I knew all the songs compounded with the second of different classes about all The most strenuous class to adapt to unfamiliar material. forward and backwards.” semester research paper. It’s kinds of knowledge.” for Halbig was Honors English “In the first audition, you According to Buckley, he is also one of my favorite classes, Both boys are extremely freshman year with Ms. Carrie have to prepare an Italian aria, most excited about “being able though,” he said. grateful and honored for the Stockard. and you have to sing the major, to sing with some of the top high Time management and ded- recognition. “This class really forced me minor and chromatic scales, giv- school male singers in the state ication are two useful strategies “To me, it lets me see that to mature as a student since it en only the starting pitch,” said of Georgia.” that Poulos employed to do well my hard work hasn’t been all was not only challenging, but it Buckley. “Finally, you have to The All-State chorus will re- in school. for nothing, that it’s created was also almost a surprise how sight sing. You are given three hearse on February 15 and Feb- “The most useful tip is to good things for me,” Poulos difficult a class could be,” Hal- sets of four measures that you ruary 16 before performing in focus in class: it negates a lot of said. “But it also makes me re- big said. have never seen before and sing the official concert on February studying time and time wasted ally happy that I’ve been able to “I think every teacher has [them correctly].” 17 in Athens, Georgia. Golden Lines 6 centerspreadFebruary 15, 2018 Check Out These Team U.S.A. Athletes

Alex and Maia Kelly Clark Lowell Shibutani Bailey

Age: 34 Sport: Snowboarding Description: She is one of the most celebrated American snowboarders in history, but this year will be her first time competing in the Olympics. Erin Hamlin

Age: 36 Sport: Biathlon Skiing Description: Last year, Bailey won Age: 26 (Alex) and 23 (Maia) U.S.A.’s first ever world championship Sport: Ice Dancing gold medal and is hoping to make Description: Also known as the “Shib Sibs,” history again in PyeongChang. this pair has already won two international competitions this season. Nathan Chen Age: 31 Elana Meyers Taylor Sport: Luge Description: She’s a three-time Olympian and won U.S.A. its first medal for singles luge in 2014. She’s also a two-time world champion. Bryan and Taylor Fletcher

Age: 18 Age: 33 Sport: Figure Skating Sport: Bobsledding Age: 33 (Bryan) Taylor (29) Description: This star of U.S.A. Description: She was the first American Sport: Nordic Combined Skiing figure skating has gotten off to a woman to ever win a bobsled world Description: Bryan, who battled Leukemia at age 4, rough start in team competition championship, and she’s a two-time and Taylor are veteran Olympians who won bronze with a botched landing and a fall, Olympic medalist. on U.S.A.’s 2013 world championship team. but he’ll look to rebound during his individual short program. Golden Lines 7 centerspreadFebruary 15, 2018 Fast Facts about the 2018 Winter Olympics

This year’s Olympics will cost about The Olympic mascot is a white tiger, which has long been considred Korea’s guardian Sooharang $10 million animal

Each Olympic The average medal weighs a The Olympic temperature different amount Torch is throughout the exactly games is likely to be 700 mm the lowest ever, 17 degrees! tall, the same altitude of South Korea built PyeongChang 586 grams a new high-speed train, KTX, that makes the trip from Seoul to PyeongChang in only 67 minutes

580 grams There are 6 new events this year - Women’s Big Air Snowboarding - Men’s Big Air Snowboarding - Curling Mixed Doubles - Mixed Team Alpine Skiing - Women’s Mass Start Speedskating 493 grams - Men’s Mass Start Speedskating Golden Lines 8 featuresFebruary 15, 2018 Puppies, veganism and horse therapy, oh my!

LIONTRACKS Senior Maddie Rahn gives back to the community Upcoming Events ROSE BREWSTER said. “Hope is blind and has even influenced Wilkauskas helped create Staff Writer suffers from many mental her eating habits. the plant-based eating Most high school students challenges. She inspires Three years ago, club this year at St. Pius. spend their free time me all the time and I am Rahn decided to become “Our club is super fun!” Feb. 16: hanging out with friends going to miss her so much a vegetarian. She then she exclaimed. “We all Archdiocesan In- or going to the movies. when I leave for college.” went one step further bring in our homemade Service - No School Senior Maddie Rahn, Rahn also spends her and became vegan. treats and talk about our for Students however, isn’t most students. summers volunteering at “I realized that my life journeys with veganism. We From volunteering at the Scottish Rite Hospital. is not more valuable than meet once a month and the Feb. 19: Presidents’ the Children’s Healthcare “I have spent my time an animal’s life, so why club is open to everyone.” Day Holiday - No of Atlanta at Scottish Rite at the hospital working should I take what is not Maddie Rahn has School Hospital to helping disabled anywhere from pushing mine,” she explained. taught us all that age kids ride horses, Rahn around the activity cart Rahn and Media shouldn’t affect our ability Feb. 20: 8:40 am chooses to give back to filled with games for patients Specialist Mrs. Meggan to give back to society. Late Start (XL others every chance she gets. to watching surgeries and Assembly Schedule); On Sunday mornings, helping sterilize the tools,” 7:00 pm Junior Class Parent Rahn helps out at the Rahn explained. “I really Meetings children at Chastain am fascinated with surgery Horse Park Therapeutic and the medicine world. Feb. 23: 8:40 am Late Start Program. CHTP provides I hope to go to medical (XL Assembly Schedule); disabled kids with the school in the future. 7:00 pm Juried Arts Exhibits opportunity to spend their Helping disabled kids & Reception; AP Bio Trip afternoons riding horses. and working in a hospital Rahn discovered are not the only ways that Feb. 24: AP Bio Trip CHTP two years ago after Rahn lets her selfless spirit driving past the park one of compassion shine. Rahn Feb. 25: AP Bio Trip afternoon, then researched has also been fostering dogs the program online. since she was five years old. Feb. 28: Lenten Penance “I live very close to “When I was little I Service Chastain Park and I volunteered at my local wanted to learn more Petsmart,” explained Rahn. Mar. 2: 8:40 am Late Start about CHTP,” Rahn said. “One day there was a (XL Assembly Schedule) “After spending time in Pitbull mix puppy that was this program I can envision going to be euthanized if it Mar. 7: Senior ACRE myself working with disabled wasn’t adopted. My family Testing kids in my future career.” immediately immersed Rahn quickly became ourselves in pet fostering Mar. 8: Senior ACRE close friends with one community.” Rahn has Testing child in particular. fostered and owned up to “I really connected with 8 dogs and a cat at a time. Mar. 8: 7:00 pm Spring this one girl, Hope,” Rahn Her love for animals Musical

Mar. 9: 7:00 pm Spring Musical

Mar. 10: 7:00 pm Spring Musical

Mar. 11: 2:00 pm Spring Musical Matinee; Daylight Savings Time Begins

Mar. 16: 8:40 am Late Start (XL Mass Schedule)

Mar. 22: 7:00 pm Spring Dance Concert

Mar. 23: 8:40 am Late Start (XLM Schedule); 7:00 pm Spring Concert

Mar. 24: 7:00 pm Spring Dance Concert

Mar. 25: 2:00 pm Spring Dance Concert Matinee

Mar. 27: 7:00 pm Senior Class Parent Meeting

Mar. 29: Holy Thursday - Noon Dismissal Golden Lines 9 featuresFebruary 15, 2018 Fine Arts students ready to shine in upcoming performances

JACKIE COMERFORD performing songs, since third most. Rodriguez: I’ve always had a spell” freshman year with Staff Writer grade. Bierbaum: Hip-hop. I’m ter- thing for being able to draw Sarah Train, MC Bowden and After blowing us away Winston Andrews ‘18: Since rible at it. lines from a screen to paper Trish Trane. That show was with their assembly last week, conception. but overall I had to teach so much fun to do and was fine arts students are making How do you prepare before a myself. For a while, I looked even better because I became last-minute preparations for How long have you been in performance? up tutorials on YouTube but so close to the people I call my upcoming concerts, perfor- the ensemble? Williams: The way I prepare those could only take me so friends today! mances and shows. Here’s Martin: I’ve been in the St. before a performance is two far. Eventually here at Pius, a more detailed look at the Pius Women’s Ensemble for a things. I stretch a lot and lis- Ms. Brannon’s classes helped SYMPHONIC BAND programs. year and a half, so far! ten to trap music. Oddly, trap me develop more attention to What instrument(s) do you Andrews: I was in it for one music tends to clear my mind lines, detail and overall design. play? ADVANCED GUITAR semester. while also getting me really Julie Nguyen ‘18: I play the What type of guitar do you focused. I never practice or Describe the best piece of art flute. play? What is your favorite part? listen to the music I am about you created. Mary Margaret Cozart ‘18: Martin: My favorite part is to perform to. For some odd Rodriguez: One of my best How many songs do you I play classical, acoustic and performing! And the other reason it throws me off a little pieces that others seem to have know how to play? electric guitar. girls, and guys, in choir. It’s and gets me thinking about liked too is one I had to do for Nguyen: So far, the band has Rachel Chin ‘18: I play a Ya- fun to mingle with different the dance too much. a summer assignment for AP learned roughly 5 songs this maha classical guitar. grades and connect through Bierbaum: Of course, I like to 2D design. “Eggs” is a water- semester. There are a few something we all love to do. be all the way warmed up and color painting with a sunny more that are still works in How long have you been Andrews: Singing. stretched. I usually practice side up egg on a red plaid ta- progress. playing? any tricks or turns, and I like blecloth and a chicken looking Cozart: I’ve been playing for Do you get nervous before to run through the dance in at it in the background. The How long does it usually take 5 years. performing? my head all the way through chicken’s expression adds a you to learn a song? Chin: I’ve been playing for Martin: Oh yeah, every time. just once. Other than that, I little humor to the piece which Nguyen: It takes the whole four years,.I started playing at It doesn’t matter how many usually just have to remind I love. It was the first time I’ve semester, pretty much, before school when I got into begin- times you’ve practiced it, it’s myself to perform because I painted in watercolor with so the band can play a song at its ning guitar. always nerve-wracking, but want to, not because I’m try- much detail and the colors best. There are always things that’s part of the fun! ing to impress anyone. worked together nicely. to improve. How long did it take you to Andrews: I projectile vomit at learn? least thrice pre-concert. JAZZ BAND What’s your favorite thing Best performance? Cozart: I’m definitely still How long have you been to do in art (drawing, clay, Nguyen: Last year, we had a learning! I originally taught DANCE COMPANY playing? painting, etc.)? piece called Seal Lullaby. It myself, but I continue to learn How long have you been Gavin Wallace ‘18: Nine years Rodriguez: My favorite thing was my favorite piece because from Mr. Kennedy in school. dancing? to do in art is drawing because sometimes you could feel the Chin: I’m still learning and am Kierra Williams ‘18: I have What instrument do you I feel that’s where I get some song breathing. Very intense. far from calling myself a good been dancing for 16 years. play? of my better pieces from. I en- guitarist. Bryn Bierbaum ‘18: Since I Wallace: Alto Saxophone joy being able to work almost What made you want to play? was 3! in layers because every time I Nguyen: I pretty much picked Best memory playing? How many songs do you add one you can slowly start to up the flute on impulse. I just Cozart: My best memory play- What is your best dance per- know how to play? see the image come to life with liked the sound, and once I ing was with my friends Ra- formance memory? Wallace: Zero from memory different values and details. learned the basics, I wanted to chel Chin, Grace Repasky and Williams: When I performed play with a group. You learn a Maggie Geeslin. The four of us my solo dedicated to my How long does it usually take PIUS PLAYERS lot more things in a group, at were rehearsing for our guitar grandmother who died of you to learn a song? How long have you been a faster pace too. class’s recording session at Cal- cancer. I really felt connected Wallace: A couple of days. acting? lanwolde Fine Arts Center. It to her that night when I per- Neami Tedla ‘18: I have been MUSIC TECH CLUB was a crisp Saturday morn- formed it, so much so that I What made you want to play? acting since 5th grade. Describe the club. ing and we all put our heads was crying by the end of the Wallace: I have always played Jo Jo Manzo ‘18: The idea of together to finish writing our performance and I never cry instruments, such as the pia- What has been your favorite the club is to work with differ- song. When we finally finished after a performance. no, and saxophone was just play that you have performed ent kinds of music production putting all of the little pieces Bierbaum: Last year, we got to the last one I picked up. in? software, like Ableton Live together and played the whole recreate our NOVO dance for Tedla: My favorite play I Suite and Garageband. song through, I felt overjoyed. dance concert and that was re- ART have performed in has to be I was smiling the whole time ally fun. It’s one of my favorite How old were you when you “Grease” because learning the What made you decide to we played it. dances I’ve done at Pius so it started drawing? choreography was so much join? Chin: My best memory is play- was really great to get to do it Ivanna Rodriguez 18’: I’ve en- fun and we had such an amaz- Manzo: I decided to join be- ing “Waltz of the Flowers” with on stage again. joyed drawing all my life ,but I ing cast that year! cause I took the Music Tech some of my close friends at the really started drawing around Class during my junior year Christmas concert. We prac- What is your favorite genre middle school. What do you do before per- and experimented with EDM ticed for weeks and even met of dance to dance? forming? and hip-hop/trap music on my on a weekend late at night to Williams: My favorite genre What made you get into Tedla: Before I perform, I own. work on our dynamics. It was of dance to dance would come drawing? talk to my friends backstage to a relief to play the song on the down to tap, hip hop or con- Rodriguez: It’s very cringy. I relieve stress and look over my What do you do? final night of the concert and I temporary. It’s really hard to went through this weird “My lines. Manzo: We prepare music for felt so happy from what we ac- choose just one genre, espe- Little Pony” phase that lasted the Fine Arts Assembly perfor- complished. I think I peaked cially when you’ve fallen in about a year in sixth grade Do you ever get nervous? mance in February, along with at that moment. love with all three. and I was so amused by the Tedla: I definitely get ner- music we make for our enjoy- characters’ designs and their vous! My nerves are the worst ment. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S Bierbaum: I love lyrical and colors that I decided to start on opening night, but as time VOCAL ENSEMBLE contemporary, but I also really drawing them as fan art. After goes on I feel so much more What is the most difficult How long have you been love musical theatre. that ended I branched off to comfortable. part about Music Tech Club? singing? draw other things and charac- Manzo: I’d say the most diffi- Jamie Martin ‘20: I have been Least favorite? ters while I developed a style. What is your favorite cult part is creating something singing pretty much since I Williams: My least favorite memory? new and different than the learned how to speak, but dance gene is ballet, only be- Are you a natural or did you Tedla: My favorite memory mainstream, yet still exciting as for singing, learning and cause I struggle with it the teach yourself how to draw? has to be performing “God- and entertaining. Golden Lines 10 Februarysports 15, 2018 JUNGLE ‘VDT! Come on, oh yeah, get funky, woo!’ Upcoming ROARS Dance team lights up basketball court with their halftime performances Athletic Events RILEY LUCKMANN contributing to the team, too. Feb. 15: JV Girls’ Staff Writer In order to give them helpful Lacrosse vs. Wes- In addition to the fast- corrections and tips, Mrs. Ross leyan School @ paced action on the court, videos every single rehearsal, Wesleyan School, what else makes varsity bas- then sends it to the team with 4:00 PM; Boys’ ketball games so exciting? areas that need improvement. Tennis vs. Wesley- The dance team’s halftime “Think of all the dance an School @ Wes- performances, of course. teams on YouTube or Insta- leyan School, 4:00 English teacher Liz Ross gram that everyone loves, like PM; Girls’ Ten- has been coaching the dance Royal Family, who danced for nis vs. Wesleyan team for three years now, Justin Bieber’s music video to School @ Wesleyan and believes “the hip hop ‘Love Yourself.’ Everybody fol- School, 4:00 PM; dances they do are great for Girls’ Lacrosse vs. lows them. They will be doing the crowds and make oth- Wesleyan School the smallest move, but it is so @ Wesleyan School, 5:30 er people want to dance.” sharp that everyone will do it PM; Girls’ Soccer vs. Starr’s They perform a total of four the same way,” Mrs. Ross ex- Mill High School @ Home, different dances throughout plained. “I am interested in get- 5:30 PM; Baseball vs. Lovett the year, including two that ting all the girls to dance as one.” feature personal photography. Practicing the dances mul- School @ Lovett School, 5:30 Sophomore Lilly Cochran performs with the dance team PM “Our two choreographers tiple times and receiving feed- are Kevin Daniels and Katy back with each rehearsal leads during a basketball halftime show. The girls had four different Feb. 16: Girls’ Basketball vs. Milne. I worked out with both to major improvement, so the routines this year, two choreographed by professional State Playoffs @ State Play- of them in LA for a while,” girls are ready to perform their dancers and two by senior co-captains Raleigh Hutchison and said Mrs. Ross. “They are dances in front of people. Game offs, TBD; Freshman Base- Kierra Williams. Photo courtesy of Cady Studios. ball vs. Woodward Academy both professional dancers days are one of the most exciting @ Home, 4:30 PM. and choreographers; I knew days for the team as they await and cheers for the team as they an Atlanta Hawks game. I wanted to move toward ex- their halftime performance. perform their hip-hop dance. The girls get ready at Feb. 17: Boys’ Basketball vs. clusively hip hop and hire “We stay at school and “Seeing the audience’s reac- school, drive to the CNN Cen- State Tournament @ State choreographers I trusted.” start to get ready around four tion to our dances, even if it’s not ter together, and eat together Tournament, TBD; Boys’ The girls learn the chore- in the dance room and lis- their first time seeing it, is really as a team in the food court. Golf vs. Ironman Invitational ography for their dances dur- ten to good music while we amazing,” said Hutchison. “It’s “Then we go through the at The Frog Golf Club @ ing their camp in September. get ready together and help also so great knowing how all check in into Philip’s Arena The Georgian Resort, 10:00 Daniels and Milne “go back each other out with hair and your hard work is paying off.” where the Hawks play,” said AM; Baseball vs. Norcross and forth with choreograph- makeup,” said sophomore Thomas agreed. “It is so Williams. “From there, we High School @ Home, 12:00 ing because they are on a time Kathryn Thomas. “Then we fun to perform in front of the put all our bags in guest ser- PM; Baseball vs. Miller limit, and we have to learn eat yummy dinner that parents school at basketball games vices and meet up with the Grove High School @ Home, both of the dances within three make right before the game!” to songs they like,” she said. coordinator who leads us to 2:30 PM. days” said senior captain Ki- After the team has eaten “It is such a good feeling!” the lower level of the arena erra Williams. “They always do and is ready for the game, One of the highlights of the where we warm up, stretch, Feb. 19: Boys’ Tennis vs. a fun warm up first then heads they “sit together for the first season last year was dancing and prepare to perform.” Mount Vernon Presbyterian straight into choreography.” quarter, then leave to go to the at halftime of the boys’ state “Finally it is time for us School @ DeKalb Tennis The team captains, Williams back gym during the second championship game at Georgia to perform,” said Hutchi- Center, 4:00 PM; JV Girls’ and senior Raleigh Hutchi- quarter,” said Williams. “In the Tech. “They danced for 8,600 son. “And then we get to Lacrosse vs. Westminster son, choreograph the other back we are stretching, going people, and it was a dance that sit together afterward and Schools @ Home, 4:00 PM; two dances. As leaders of the over corrections, and warming Kierra choreographed that all watch the rest of the game.” Girls’ Tennis vs. Mount Ver- team they also come up with up. Then we say a quick prayer the girls loved,” said Mrs. Ross. So the next time you’re at a non Presbyterian School @ music selections for the mixes before every performance and “I just love the captain dances Golden Lions basketball game, DeKalb Tennis Center, 4:00 and outfit ideas, lead prac- because all the girls love them.” stay in your seat at halftime so PM. our VDT chant, ‘VDT come on tices, and give corrections. oh yeah get funky woo!’ Then, Another another perfor- you won’t miss a second of the mance the team looks for- dance team’s upbeat, perfectly Feb. 20: Boys’ Lacrosse As far as coaching, Mrs. it is time for the team to per- vs. Maynard Jackson High Ross has an important role in form as the crowd goes wild ward to is performing at choreographed performance. School @ Home, 5:30 PM; Girls’ Soccer vs. North Gwin- New soccer league poses challenges for high school programs nett High School @ North Gwinnett High School, 5:30 WELDON KOLKER team coaches as well as college stating that “players aspiring to will cover the playing costs for PM; Boys’ Soccer vs. North Staff Writer coaches. reach the top must compete at clubs so they can reinvest these Gwinnett High School While the St Pius X girls var- Originally only for boys, this the highest level of youth soccer funds into their players. In past @ North Gwinnett High sity soccer team has faced many battle plagued American youth and get the best coaching.” years, clubs were charged for School, 7:25 PM obstacles during their run of soccer before the U.S. Soccer They go on to explain in a events and showcases attended, five consecutive state champi- Federation banned DA players statement, “no doubt, for many but now DA will foot the bill. Feb 21: Girls’ Basketball onships, such as injuries and ex- from also playing for their HS players, a strong argument can But there are many critics of vs. State Playoffs @ State tremely tough competition, this teams in 2012. be made that spending all 10 the program as well, including Playoffs, TBD; Boys’ Ten- year poses a challenge like no DA recently started a pro- months with their Academy is varsity girls soccer coach Mrs. nis vs. Lovett School @ other. A new opportunity has gram for girls as well, sopho- optimal for their development Sara Schmitt. “I want all of my DeKalb Tennis Center, 4:00 opportunity has popped up in mores Caroline Gray and Caro- and that they won’t regret giv- players to do what they think is PM; Girls’ Tennis vs. Lovett the soccer world. Same and new lay Ospina, junior Ellie Glenn, ing up high school ball because best for them but I’m also just School @ DeKalb Tennis players have to choose between and senior Weldon Kolker took they’ll get recruited for college upset about this whole situa- Center, 4:00 PM; Baseball vs. high school soccer and a new advantage of this opportunity ball, invited to the national team tion. This program takes away Marist School @ Home, 5:00 club level known as DA. and can no longer play for the program, or find the path to the potential future players for the PM; JV Baseball vs. Blessed DA stands for Development Golden Lions pros,” stated by Youth Soccer program here at St Pius.” Trinity Catholic High School Academy, which is a part of an There are two sides to the Insider. Varsity soccer player sopho- @ Blessed Trinity Catholic effort to funnel youth soccer argument of whether or not Other proponents of DA more Laney Polvino isn’t in High School, 5:05 PM; JV players into the U.S. National youth players should partici- say that this program offers the favor of DA either. “In all hon- Girls’ Soccer vs. North Gwin- team programs. It provides pate in this program. ability for girls to showcase their esty, I’m not for the whole DA nett High School @ North young players with the oppor- The organization Youth talents individually on the field. thing. I’m really sad that I’ll Gwinnett High School, 5:30 tunity to get noticed by national Soccer Insider is in favor of it, Another benefit is that the US Continued on page 11 Golden Lines sports 11 February 15, 2018 It’s a bird, it’s a plane ... No! It’s a discus Shot put, discus throwers prepare for upcoming season BRENNAN QUINN teacher Ms. Megan Fannon, athletes fling a flying saucer- athletes we have on the team the same goals as you. I Staff Writer the St. Pius throwers began like disc in the air, sometimes this year,” coach Fannon said. have doubled my bench and When we think of the their season in January with reaching speeds up to 25 mph “Junior Tanner Duffin is re- squat since I joined sopho- Golden Lions track and field intense conditioning includ- and heights above 50 ft. The fe- turning and will be compet- more year. The program team, we’re pretty familiar ing endurance running, male discus weighs 2.2 lbs while ing for us on varsity this year. has really changed my time with the track part. We know quick sprints, core workouts the males throw a 3.9 lbs discus. Last year he led the state in the here at Pius,” Heneghan athletes run long distances, and weightlifting. Even though the discus is light- discus throw and was in the said. sprint and hurdle, but how The shot put is 8 lbs. for er than the shot put, the tech- top 25 in the shot put as a JV The track and field much do we actually know females and 12 lbs. for males nique takes months to master. athlete. Freshman Janae Profit throwers are currently pre- about the field portion of the in high school competitions. Each thrower attempts to is coming in with a number paring for their first com- sport, specifically the throw- The technique required to throw both the shot put and of records from her years of petition on March 7 vs. ers? throw the shot put is very discus as far as they can three throwing for her middle school Westminster, Woodward Despite their unfamiliarity, important because injuries times without going out of squad.” Academy and Lovett at throwing events are among are almost imminent if not bounds. Whoever gets the Many throwers join the George B. Maloof Stadium. the oldest in track and field thrown exactly as instructed farthest throw over the three team in order to stay in shape Competitions for the history. Where competitors by coaches, who ensure that rounds wins that event and for their other sports. team consist of multiple once threw rocks and spears, safety is a priority. scores points for their team. Heneghan, for example, junior varsity meets on they now use the shot put and “If you do not listen to There are two throwers in originally joined to help pre- Wednesdays after school discuss, and the objective is the coaches during practice, particular who are taking steps pare for football season, but and varsity meets on Sat- pretty simple: throw them as this seemingly fun sport can to improve their distances this he eventually grew to love the urday mornings at various far as you can. become deadly in seconds,” season. sport and the hard work that’s locations throughout the Led by theology teacher senior Riley Heneghan said. “I can see the old records involved. state. The state tournament Mr. Jason Eaglen and Our The other throwing coming down in the next two “It is really awesome with a will be on May 10-12 at Lady of the Assumption event is the discus, where years due to two tremendous lot of people working towards Berry College. Soccer debate (continued from page 10) probably never play again miss the relationships formed but I also need to look forward with the girls I bonded with with girls on the team as well and do what will best prepare last year. To me, high school as the coaches and all the me for the college level. Maybe soccer is a unique thing. I’ve people working to help the senior year will be another story, never experienced anything team reach their goal. I will but for right now playing with like it. I’m always told that the miss the practices, games, my club year- round is impor- memories created during high team dinners and bonding, tant for my development as a school sports are never forgot- pre-game meals, sitting in the player,” she said. ten. I wish I could make more locker room with the team Between the DA program with the people who left, and I before games and just every- and last year’s seniors who grad- feel it’s very unfair and sad for thing that went into the high uated, Coach Schmitt’s team has them because they don’t get to school soccer experience.” lost 12 players this season. either.” It’s difficult for players Despite losing 12 players Congratulations to these students and teams at For younger players like who have been a part of this including the seniors from last their recent state competitions: Gray who only had one season journey to decide between year, returning players like se- of experience with her Golden the two. “It was obviously a nior and captain Emory We- BOYS SWIM AND DIVE 1st Place Lion players, they will miss out difficult decision to make, gener, who recently signed Ian Grum: 1st in 200 Free, 1st in 100 Back (school record) on even more of the HS expe- but I chose to play club over with UGA, is confident about Caleb Duval: 2nd in 500 Free rience. high school this year because the team’s prospects in the up- Blake Reynolds: 2nd in 50 Free, 3rd in 100 Free “What I will miss most right now I need to focus coming season. “We definitely about playing high school on improving,” said Glenn, lost a lot of key players but we GIRLS SWIM AND DIVE soccer is the sense of family who has committed to Santa are team that works as a whole 4th Place and community within a high Clara. not one that has a couple star Riley Hendrix: 3rd in 100 Back school team and having the “High school soccer left players. I think we’ll be able to Abby Cohen: 2nd in 200 IM, 1st in 500 Free support of your school behind me with so many lasting come together and work hard WRESTLING you,” Gray said. “I will also memories and friendships, like every other year. Our plan Max Spearman: Individual State Runner-up is to just focus on ourselves. We can’t focus on the fact that we DEBATE lost good players. We’ll come to- Joey Tarnowski: State Champion in the Lincoln-Douglas Debate gether and do what we normally Tommy Fechalos: Semifinalist do.” Dominic Brown: Quarterfinalist There’s arguments to be made for both sides of the de- bate, but whether you’re for or against DA soccer, there’s no doubt it’s affecting our school’s program. Regardless of personal opin- ions, the Golden Lions, who are 1-1-1 to start the season, are de- termined to bring home a sixth Senior goalie Emory Wegener signs her letter of intent straight state title, and the girls to continue her soccer career at the University of Geor- who take the field together wear- gia. Wegener chose to play high school soccer instead ing St. Pius jerseys will finish the season of the same way they be- of the new DA league this season. Staff photo gan, as one united family. Golden Lines 12 backsideFebruary 15, 2018 Two students and one teacher are asked a series of random questions... Say What?! Joey Rufolo ‘18 Santana Williams ‘20 Mrs. Jessica Sowers, Social Studies What would be your Yeoj Stan Mom ideal nickname?

Who is your favorite TV Catmunk Dwight Schrute (‘The Office’) Chandler from ‘Friends’ show character ever?

Which St. Pius staff member Nenad Mr. Carreker I am the obvious choice. I’d definitely would make the choose Mr. Thomas as my running mate best president? to shore up the hipster vote.

What is your favorite Dove Chocolate Chicken The tears of teenagers snack?

What store do you shop Probably Quicksilver or Billabong Urban Outfitters Publix at the most?

What is your least favorite “28-3” “Ok” “Can I turn this in late?” word or phrase?

Who is your Blake Lively Odell Beckham Jr. Jimmy Carter? celebrity crush?

What is your favorite Is your refrigerator running? Please Are you a banana? Because I find you Did your parents work on the pickup line? love me. a-peeling. Manhattan Project? Because you’re the bomb! Where do you get your news? Nenad My mom NPR way What is your favorite conspiracy theory? “Tupac is still alive” “The earth is flat” - Patrick Huff ‘18 - Mrs. Skene “Beyonce is the leader “Aliens are real” of the illuminati” - Emily Zamora ‘19 - Morgan Williams ‘18 “The government killed “The Mandela Effect” - Kelly Stouffer ‘21 JFK” - Laney Polvino ‘20 Breeze “What are conspiracy “That the Moon landing is fake” theories?” - Mary Katherine Mount ‘18 - Spencer Boykin ‘20 Banter