Golden Lines

A student publication of St. Pius X Catholic High School

Vol 55 Issue 1 St. Pius X Catholic High School 2674 Johnson Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30345 404.636.3023 www.spx.org September 30, 2016 OPINIONS Fall play is ‘nothing like we’ve ever done before’ MEGAN MITTELHAMMER interesting.” Editor-in-Chief Shaw and Sapp both It’s a Friday night on Oc- agree that this is the hard- tober 20 at 6:59 p.m., and se- est play they have rehearsed. nior Pius Player Haley Shaw “It’s definitely a hard role to Which is the best breakfast nervously waits in the wings play,” Shaw said. “When I restaurant: Waffle House or for one of the biggest nights played Frenchie in ‘Grease,’ iHop? Students debate the issue of her life to begin. She pinky she was animated and ditzy, on page 3 promises with the other cast but now my character is a members instead of telling teen from this century and them to break a leg, one of she’s the complete opposite of the many superstitions she Frenchie.” NEWS performs before heading on “Ms. Spark says this is the stage. hardest acting that we’ll do,” For Shaw and the other Shaw continued. “And I get Pius Players, it’s finally show- what she means. It’s hard time. All of their hard work, to separate myself from the dedication and long weekend character, because I have to “The Last Day of School” cast is looking forward to per- hours have paid off. play a teenager but that teen- forming the fall play. Tickets go on sale October 11. Photo “Before the show,” junior ager can’t be anything like courtesy of Mrs. Deanna Jones. cast member Nigel Sapp said, me.” “I’ll look at everyone, and I’ll As Sapp put it, “I have to in the fact that Ms. Spark is is sure to be unforgettable. The Class of 2017 was see that we made it this far. distance myself from this per- incorporating contributions “You know these characters. challenged to “Go Out Golden.” There’ll be no need to worry son so much that I have to from other areas of the fine Everyone knows them,” Shaw Find out more on page 4 because the practice will pay know what he eats for break- arts departments, such as said, which makes the show off. Once you say that first fast every day and what his fa- the guitar program. “It’s like that much more enjoyable FEATURES line, all the pressure is off, vorite hobby is. How far can I nothing like we’ve ever done for the audience. “The couple and you can really enjoy per- get from being myself without before,” Shaw said. that has been together for forming the show.” taking it out of the realm of “Ms. Spark likes to call it a four years. The inseparable Backtrack to today, where being a teenager but enough ‘collaborative effort of the fine best friends. The bromance. the pre-production is still to go beyond myself?” arts,’” Sapp added. You can't help but find some- in place. Casting has been The play is also unusual “The Last Day of School” thing relatable in this show completed, so the tight-knit group of students has begun meticulously reading over Call 911! New club’s mixtape causes major fire their script to perfect their Find out which teacher spends lines and form the characters his free time SCUBA diving through whom they are about Senior starts new Music Technology Club on page 8 to live, eat and breath. BRENNAN QUINN Last year, the new Music the formation of this innova- This year’s fall play, “The Staff Writer Technology class shocked the tive new club. “All students Last Day of School,” will run After school, as you walk school with an upbeat and en- who have a passion for music SPORTS from October 20 through Oc- through the halls of St. Pius X, gaging performance. are encouraged to join,” ex- tober 23. On Friday, Saturday you hear vocals, beats and bass “I was pleasantly surprised, plained Blackburn. “No expe- and Sunday, the show starts drops. Listening for where the and it was also a nice change rience is needed.” at 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday music is coming from, you of pace,” junior Jacob Kieffer Music technology teacher there will be a matinee at 2:00 find yourself at room 303. said. Mr. Gerel McIntosh pur- p.m. When you peek your head This year, the club will aim chased new equipment this The play details the final through the door, you can see to create a similar vibe with semester for both his classes day of school for a group of students mixing and collabo- the hopes of putting their own and for the club to help them senior students. The narra- rating with each other to make spin on the set. in their music production. Read about what it’s like to be a tor, played by Shaw, describes music from scratch. You think Besides performing in This equipment, called freshman competing on a varsity the events that occur as the to yourself, what is this club, the arts assembly, the Music push systems, is “a hardware team on page 10 seniors try to do “whatever and how can I be a part of it? Technology Club also wants and software that was created they wished they’d done, be- Ever since club sign-up day to create the music that will by the renowned music pro- cause it’s their last chance,” earlier this month, the all new be played in the football and duction company Ableton, CENTERSPREAD Shaw said. Music Technology Club has basketball pre-game pump-up which allows students to easily “During the second semes- erupted with interested mem- videos. While these videos ex- produce and edit audio,” Mr. ter of Drama II last year,” bers who are passionate about cite the school with highlights McIntosh said. Sapp said, “the class went music. and footage from the games, Meetings are on Monday over the play. A bunch of sug- There are many purposes the club thinks that an origi- afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 gestions were thrown around, for the Music Technology nal St. Pius song can enhance in room 303. Get ready for but everyone agreed that it Club, but one of its largest the overall effect that the vid- this year’s arts assembly as sounded like a pretty nice projects is to perform at the eo has on the student body. well as the many other St. Pius play to put on. One reason we Fine Arts Assembly next se- “It allows the club to have a events that the Music Tech- picked this play was because mester, an event where each more active presence in the St. nology Club will be apart of. Meet the newest additions to the it concerned high schoolers. of the fine arts programs have Pius community,” said senior They may just blow the roof SPX family on pages 6 and 7 While that poses a challenge an opportunity to showcase Katie Blackburn. off the gym with their fire for us, it makes the play more their talents. Blackburn spearheaded mixtape. Golden Lines 2 opinionsSeptember 30, 2016 Golden Lines What We Think... Bentley brings nothing but positive benefits to campus St. Pius X Catholic We know that some peo- sacrifices for us; they pay a know more about what’s go- difficult standing up to our High School ple are uneasy about the new lot of money for us to attend ing on, I feel like this year is friends and classmates can 2674 Johnson Road, NE drug dog, Bentley. We know school here. They don’t pay going to be a lot more stress- be. Atlanta, Georgia 30345 that some people are ecstatic thousands of dollars for us to free because of the new poli- Now that we have a drug 404-636-3023 phone about this new opportunity be surrounded by detrimen- cies.” dog visiting our hallways 404-633-8387 fax to maintain the integrity of tal peer pressure that might Sure, we realize people randomly, we can use him as www.spx.org our school. We know that persuade us to partake in the make bad choices. We are a legitimate excuse for refus- some people don’t really falsely advertised glamor of humans and we make mis- ing drugs or alcohol. care either way. drugs. takes. But bringing drugs or No one wants to be the Editor-In-Chief Whatever your feelings “I think the assembly alcohol to campus is more student who gets caught. No Taylor Corley toward the subject, the fact is about Bentley really helped than a mistake -- it’s just ir- one wants to be the student Megan Mittelhammer that Bentley can only be ben- clear things up for a lot of responsible, not to mention who gets expelled. No one Staff Writers eficial to St. Pius X. the students,” said senior illegal. Choosing to bring wants to be the student who Carolina Benoit Our parents make many Sophie Burnett. “Now that I drugs to the school is like gets arrested. Rose Brewster voluntarily jumping into a Bentley’s presence deters Sophie Burnett tank full of hungry sharks. students from making bad Matthew Francis Will Galvin Now we have a guard dog choices, therefore creating a Jill Gilbert in both the metaphorical and better learning environment Liam Hardy literal sense -- Bentley is here for everyone at St. Pius. Ac- Riley Luckmann to protect the integrity of cording to Bentley’s han- Henry Queen our school and our respect- dler, “Raising the risk for Brennan Quinn Sarah Van Duser ed reputation. the risk takers” also means Bentley’s arrival also al- “lessening the pressure and Adviser lows for some students to distraction of illegal activity Ashley Curlette have an easy out when faced for the careful and dedicated with peer pressure. As stu- students.” Principal Steve Spellman dents who constantly feel For the sake of our integ- society’s flippant attitude rity, safety and security, let’s Bentley relaxes during an all-school assembly in August. toward participation in illicit welcome Bentley with open The Golden Lines is Photo courtesy of Mr. Chad Barwick. activities, we recognize how arms. Just don’t pet him. published approximately 8 times per school year by the students of St. Pius X Catholic High School Music Midtown: totally worth it for the entire student body and surrounding Here was where many teenage seemed so strong and it was very end of Music Midtown community. we are girls crowded to see their so fun to hear a lot of her old and closed out the night with Views presented by the again, one long time crush, Joe Jonas songs.” fantastic performances. Golden Lines publication calendar perform. Later in the night Then there was James For those of you that are not necessarily year later G-Easy and Collegrove Bay who was definitely one weren’t there, Music those of school faculty, since the (aka 2 Chainz and Lil of the most talented artists Midtown was amazing and school administration, last Music Wayne) wowed thousands on the lineup. If you didn’t unforgettable. Next year publication adviser or advertisers. Topics, facts Midtown of people with their upbeat go to see him, then you need you better not forget to pick and performances and popular get your hearing checked up your ticket or else you and opinions associated SOPHIE BURNETT with the Roman Catholic Staff Writer thousands rap music. out, because not a lot of may spend a couple weeks Church will be in keeping of people Senior Kat Otto agreed. people can compare to him. regretting your decision not with such teachings. still excitedly headed over to She said, “I was super excited DJ Mustard, Deadmau5, to go all over again. Letters to the editors are Piedmont Park the weekend about G-Easy. I saw him in and The Killers were at the encouraged and welcomed of September 17 and 18. concert last year and it was so but must be signed by the writer. They should be With an amazing lineup, fun much fun to see him again. addressed to the editors atmosphere and variety of Although the next day and delivered to them food choices, you would have all the people planning on in the care of the Golden been a fool not to go. going to Music Midtown Lines adviser, Ms. Ashley If you were at last year’s woke up to sound of heavy Curlette. show, you were probably rain, that didn’t deter many Please bring all signed either hanging out with from seeing some of the great letters to room 304 or your parents listening to artists on the agenda for the email them to acurlette@ spx.org. The Golden Lines Van Halen or sinking into day. Thousands of people reserves the right to edit a depression swaying along still stuck around even when any letters. Letters to the to Sam Smith’s music, but the whole park had to be editor will not be published this year you were most evacuated due to threats anonymously. likely jumping up and down from the serious weather. listening Deadmau5 or When Music Midtown was singing along to The Killers. reopened at 5:30, the gates The headliners this were flooded and the festival year were The Killers, resumed. Twenty-One Pilots, Beck At this point everyone and Deadmau5. These was soaked and lots of shoes artists were already an were ruined but no one cared improvement over last year’s because they were too busy headliners, and the rest of enjoying some of the best the lineup was equally as artists of the night. These impressive. included James Bay, Kesha, On Saturday, the weather DJ Mustard. Deadmau5 and Brandon Flowers, lead singer of The Killers, performed was perfect, the food was The Killers. amazing, and the music was “Kesha’s performance with his band on the final night of Music Midtown to end super fun. The first standout was so inspiring,” exclaimed a weekend of fantastic music. Photo courtesy of Rob group was DNCE, which senior Abby Thomas. “She Loud on Gwinnett Daily Post. Golden Lines 3 opinionsSeptember 30, 2016 The ultimate breakfast champion: Waffle House or iHOP? Stu- Although she questioned Waffle House employees also You’re House and my order is not dents may their decision to remove blue- make an effort to build rela- in the correct, I have to wait anoth- argue berry waffles from the menu, tionships with their customers. minivan er 20 minutes for my fresh over their “the regular waffles never fail “The people working there al- on your plate of food to arrive. favorite to put a smile on my face,” she ways ask me about my day and way back But when I’m at iHOP, flavors of announced with a grin. that is really important to me,” from Sun- the waiters immediately Powerade, Not only do individual stu- sophomore Sean Laubenthal day Mass. apologize and correct my or- the best dents love it, but athletes also said. Your der in mere minutes, making SARAH VAN DUSER toppings benefit from Waffle House’s You may have imagined MATTHEW FRANCIS brother me feel important. Staff Writer on pizza comforting environment, be- Waffle House as some cheap Staff Writer is in the The large menu of choices or even who is the worst at ing able to relax and take it fast food restaurant with bad back, complaining he’s tired at iHOP by far surpasses that Geometry, but, there is one easy after an emotionally or service, but talk to any num- of eating the same French of Waffle House as well. On unanimous decision that goes physically draining game or ber of St. Pius students and toast your dad makes every the surface several breakfast without saying: waffles are bet- match. they’ll tell you otherwise. weekend. Your mother is in items may seem similar, but ter than pancakes. Senior football player Ben- Nonetheless, if for some rea- the passenger seat, feeling a the overall difference in vari- Most members of the St. nett Hardee also enjoys his son you do prefer thin, half- headache coming on. Your ety is tremendous. Pius X community will agree weekly visits to Waffle House cooked pancakes over thick, dad is speeding down the The bacon, eggs and that Waffle House is more after Friday night football fluffy waffles, then iHOP is the highway, and, looking to his hashbrowns are essentially than just a syrup-scented brick games. With a consistent or- place for you. right, sees an exit sign adver- the same at both restaurants. building, it’s a home. Waffle der of cheese eggs, Hardee Overall, everyone (well, tising a Waffle House and But at iHOP, the fluffy and House is your go-to if you’re believes Waffle House is bet- almost), can agree that the iHOP at the next exit. delicious pancakes come in looking for an easily affordable ter than iHOP “because it just sticky, syrup-covered tables of When faced with this deci- so many different flavors meal or just a friendly face to is and there’s no debating on iHOP cannot compare to the sion between two seemingly with several different top- greet you at the door, 24 hours that topic.” five-star food, friendly em- equal restaurants, the choice pings, from regular pancakes a day, seven days a week. Not only is it welcoming ployees and cozy atmosphere is obvious and you excitedly topped with the strawberries While iHOP, a competing to many varieties of people, of Waffle House. tell your dad to pull into the and bananas to chocolate breakfast restaurant, is also iHOP parking lot. chip. Whether you prefer well-known nationwide and There are countless rea- soft Belgian waffles or fresh serves a wide range of popular sons why iHOP is better than pancakes, iHOP has it all. menu items, Waffle House is Waffle House. Take, for ex- Waffle House, on the oth- the true breakfast icon of the ample, the overall dining ex- er hand, gives me the same South. perience. old boring waffles over and As a fan of chocolate chip When I walk in to iHOP over. “I love the waffles at waffles with hashbrowns, ju- everything is clean, the res- Waffle House, but sometimes nior Dermot Hegarty agreed. taurant smells wonderful I am just in the mood for “I’ve never really liked iHOP,” and the waitstaff is beyond some pancakes, not waffles.” he said. “I’ve only been a cou- pleasant. I have never have said freshman Joe Castro. ple of times but I think the sat down in something sticky Not only does iHOP of- food is just better at Waffle or had my table covered in fer a wider variety of choices, House.” old maple syrup that takes but the food also tastes bet- Also in favor of a heaping minutes to scrub off my ter. The decadent eggs are plate of WAHO hashbrowns, hands. served with mouthwatering senior Taylor Whitcomb or- In addition to keeping the bacon and golden brown ders his “smothered and restaurant sparkling clean, hashbrowns. The delicious covered, duh.” In addition iHOP’s waitstaff makes me pancakes are served with to its mouthwatering menu, feel welcomed and comfort- soft creamy butter to top he proudly declared Waffle able. At Waffle House I am them off. This amazing food House is his “sanctuary where given a waiter who seems to makes my taste buds feel like I can unwind.” hate his job and dread every they are in Heaven. Waffle Senior Sarah Marshall de- second he is there. On top House’s rubbery eggs, on the scribed this award-winning of this, they are slower than other hand, cause my stom- waffle restaurant as her “deli- snails. ach to shrivel in disgust. cious happy home.” Marshall, “I remember when I went iHOP’s greatness is all who dines weekly at the Deca- to waffle house over the thanks to their pleasant staff, tur location with close friend summer and it took them 40 quality food, and great at- senior Maggie Cleary, thanked minutes to get me my food,” mosphere. When looking for Waffle House for opening her said senior Ryan Connor. superior breakfast, look no eyes to the world of waffles Scrumptious pancakes or mouthwatering waffles? When “Even after all that time they further than iHOP, the true and “making life truly worth it comes to the ultimate breakfast champion, which res- still messed it up.” breakfast king! living.” taurant takes the prize: Waffle House or iHop? When I’m at Waffle Homecoming Week! October 3-7 Monday: Sports Jersey Day Juniors: Country Tuesday: Twin Day Seniors: Hip-hop Freshmen: Reggae Wednesday: Pajama Day Sophomores: Rock ‘n RollThursday: Homecoming T-Shirt Day Friday: Costume Day Saturday: Homecoming Dance 7:30-11:00 Golden Lines 4 Septembernews 30, 2016 Seniors challenged to “Go Out Golden” CAROLINA BENOIT derclassmen, so they say, ‘well, accustomed to giving back to awarded, and it would be “the model. Sometimes it’s not Staff Writer the Class of 2017 did it.’” their community. first one, and there will hope- about getting something, it’s St. Pius X challenged the The challenge to get full To reach the $2,017 goal, fully be more to come,” said more about giving.” graduating Class of 2017 with participation from the senior each student would only have Ms. Beyer. The honor of be- Senior Rachel Torres plans a new fundraising initiative class is admittedly difficult, to donate about $8. Acknowl- ing the first class to participate to donate to Going Out Gold- this year known as Going Out but the goal for the soon-to-be edging that not every student fully creates a great legacy for en because “even though I’m Golden. alumni is to “get into a habit has unlimited funds, Ms. Bey- the graduating seniors. leaving St. Pius after this year, Director of Alumni Rela- of giving back to the school,” er suggested, “It’s really about But donating to the senior I want to support the school tions Mrs. Karoline Brennan according to Mrs. Beyer. The looking at what you have in fundraising campaign is not because I know there are so and Advancement Coordina- money is meant to come from your pocket at the end of the just about a plaque, according many other generations that tor Mrs. Mary Beyer created the students instead of parents day instead of going to the to Ms. Beyer. will come through. I want to the challenge and aim for in order to promote and instill Roar Store… or Starbucks.” “I think it’s about being leave something behind, not 100% class participation, or to the value of generosity with There are a variety of ways proud of being a part of this just leave.” raise $2,017, the same amount these seniors for the future. seniors can save some money community,” she said. “I think The challenge has already as the seniors’ graduation In Ms. Beyer’s mind, “It’s and contribute to the fund. we’ve seen how generous folks begun, but set dates for the col- year. not really a matter of how Hannah Weissinger plans to are before us and should turn lection of donations are Octo- Going Out Golden is an ex- much you give, it just matters “save the money I spend on around and follow that same ber 3-6 during lunch periods. tension of the Annual Fund, that you give something. Par- coffee every week” and donate which is usually targeted for ticipation sometimes is a big- a small sum. parents and alumni. The cam- ger indicator to everyone else Why should a senior do- Students take initiative to find paign gives the Class of 2017 that shows that you guys are nate? For starters, if the goal is an opportunity to be the first really dedicated to this.” reached before the Homecom- the college of their choice class ever to participate in the In other words, participa- ing football game on Friday, RILEY LUCKMANN ent college representatives at fundraiser. The new initiative tion is more important than October 7, an announcement Staff Writer St. Pius throughout the fall. challenges the current seniors the amount given. The goal will be made during the game Big school? Small school? Senior Liam Hardy said this is to have 100% participation of the challenge is to invite the in front of the returning alum- Public? Private? For St. Pius almost as beneficial as a college and, as Mrs. Beyer pointed seniors to be generous with ni. A plaque commemorating X juniors and seniors, the visit because “I got pamphlets out, “set a precedent for un- their blessings and become the achievement will also be college search process can be and a lot of things I would get overwhelming and intimidat- if I actually visited the college.” Marching to the beat of their 19th century ing. To help narrow down Senior Clare Thanner potential schools, upperclass- agreed, saying that she learned men have taken advantage of about “activities, academics, drum, band opens new halftime show several opportunities to assist and what it is like to go to BRENNAN QUINN them with their college search Staff Writer the school” during her infor- As halftime of a Golden process. mation sessions from Boston Lions football game begins, One of the best ways to get College, Villanova, and Holy the players jog off the field, more familiar with a college Cross. the fans rush to the conces- is to actually visit the campus. According to Director of sion stand for a Lion Slush Senior Ellie Collins, who vis- Guidance and Counseling and a hot dog and all eyes ited four colleges this summer, Mrs. Jenniffer Kapp, another turn to the St. Pius X March- including the University of benefit of attending college vis- ing Band. It is officially half- Georgia, said the tour “helped its at St. Pius is that “students time at George B. Maloof me get the best idea for what have the opportunity to ask stadium! This year, the band the school is.” She said that any questions they have as well transforms the hyped-up sta- on these visits, she usually got as meet and start to develop a dium into a mystical world of to see the classrooms, dorm relationship with the college music called Steampunk’d. rooms, athletic facilities and representative that will be re- Before playing a single dining halls. viewing their application in note, however, the band di- Senior Joe Stephens also the admissions process.” rectors had to come up with had the privilege of touring A third option for students a theme. Georgia Tech, UGA, Geor- to continue their college search “Late last school year gia Southern and Kennesaw is to attend college fairs. Junior there were many ideas State University. He said that Emma Buyarski went to one at thrown out including trains, the experience was beneficial the Cobb Galleria this August classical and industrial,” As- The marching band will perform their Steampunk’d show to his college search. “It re- that featured over 300 colleg- sistant Band Director Mr. during every football halftime as well as competitions ally helped to give me an idea es. While she received valuable of what it would be like to live information at this fair, Buyar- Ian LaBreck said. throughout the month of October, including the Lions Den Instead of choosing one there and if it is what I really ski said, “it was overwhelming of the many themes, the Marching Invitational hosted by St. Pius on October 29. wanted in a college,” Stephens because it was in a small space band decided to combine all ing” by Muse. The show then the accordion, which senior said. with lots of people.” themes into one jam-packed slows into a visual represen- Trevor Stanca learned how While the college search On the other hand, junior show titled “Steampunk’d, tation of water and wind to play specifically for the isn’t as urgent for juniors, Taylor Corley thought the Soundscapes of Innovation.” as the flags flow like waves Steampunk’d show. “It was some students have already same college fair was benefi- Junior flagline mem- while the band sways like the very easy to learn and it truly started the process. Junior cial, and she “ended up nar- ber Mae Cannon described wind. enhances the performance,” Tessa Luccarini, for example, rowing down my choices for Steampunk’d as “a Victori- Then, the drum line Stanca said. was convinced after visiting colleges I want to go to.” Cor- an-Industrial style. A blast showcases their skills during Retro-looking technol- the Boston College campus ley also said she found a list from the past sprinkled with the drum break. Finally, the ogy, creatively designed that she wants to apply her se- of colleges that were going to aspects of the future.” show comes to a close with props and visual displays of nior year. be at the fair in advance and The performance begins “London 1856” by Walid the future combined with “I enjoyed the people, lo- created a list of the tables she when the football field is Feghali, an appropriate song the past are all things that cation, and atmosphere sur- wanted to visit. converted into the streets of to close the performance. you should expect to see rounding the college,” Lucca- If you are dreading the col- the Victorian age, where fla- The band is also introduc- from the St. Pius Marching rini said. lege search process, many stu- gline members shake hands ing a new instrument to this Golden Lions performance In addition to visiting col- dents think that college cam- and interact with the band. year’s performance. One of of their new halftime show lege campuses, many students pus tours, fairs and visits that This is followed by an upbeat the most iconic instruments “Steampunk’d, Soundscapes also take advantage of infor- come to St. Pius can ease these musical piece called “Upris- in the Steampunk’d era is of Innovation.” mation sessions from differ- pressures. Golden Lines 5 Septembernews 30, 2016 Professional choreographers work with dance team

LIAM HARDY the right credentials needed to go along with the dance Staff Writer to catapult the team to the team’s Justin Bieber mix. While most of their friends next level. “My main goal,” Milne said, were at Piedmont Park at- “I thought of no one else!” “is to make sure the girls feel tending Music Midtown on said Mrs. Ross when asked comfortable, confident and the weekend of September why she contacted Milne and at the end of the routine, I’d 17, the Dance team was hard Daniels out of everyone she is like them to love what they at work with two professional acquainted with in the busi- are doing.” dance choreographers. The ness. Like Milne, Daniels team practiced Friday night, Milne and Daniels became also appeared on MTV’s all day Saturday and all day friends and coworkers nearly “NEXT,” as an actor on the Sunday, absorbing as much six years ago when they be- show in early 2004. Daniels as possible from the two very gan working as trainers for hit the professional dance talented and well respected Tracy Anderson Fitness in scene in 2005 when he was a choreographers flown in all Los Angeles. Two years later choreographer on Destiny’s the way from Los Angeles. they became acquainted with Child world tour, “Destiny Going into this school Mrs. Ross, who quickly be- Fulfilled... and Lovin’ It.” year, dance team coach Mrs. came one of the two’s favorite When asked at what point Liz Ross knew that in order clients. in his life did he know he to continue the team’s popu- “You can’t help but love wanted to be a choreogra- larity and success, they would Mrs. Ross,” said Milne when pher, Daniels responded, “In need to intensify their chore- asked what brought the three the early nineties, the first ography and routines. together. “She won’t let you time I had ever seen Michael “Hip-Hop routines were give up, she carries positive Jackson’s moonwalk, that’s definitely the most crowd- energy wherever she goes.” when I knew.” pleasing routines last year, so Milne became passion- Daniels also personally we decided to make that our ate about dance at the age of choreographed a routine for focus this year,” Mrs. Ross twelve when she received a the dance team, his involving said. scholarship to a dance school old school hip hop. Artists The dance team will per- in Los Angeles. Originally such as LL Cool J, Run DMC, form two different routines from Ohio, Milne moved to Rappers Delight and Sugar this season, one featuring up- Los Angeles as a young adult Hill Gang have been incor- Choreographers Katie Milne and Kevin Daniels teach the beat Justin Bieber songs, the and got her first taste of pro- porated into the mix. dance team their new routine early one Saturday morning. other a mashup of old school fessional dance when she Daniels had a few goals hip-hop. performed on MTV’s show in mind going into working Milne and Daniels were flown in from Los Angeles to work Mrs. Ross who lived in “NEXT.” with the team. “I want them with the girls. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Liz Ross Los Angeles for a period of Now 13 years later, Milne to show me their own, indi- goals for this year was to set filled with voluntary work- time, made many connec- is not only a successful chore- vidual passion for dance,” he the dance team apart from outs as well as practices to tions with professional danc- ographer but also has made a said. Daniels explained that the cheer and contemporary help keep their dance skills ers and models. Katie Milne name for herself in the fitness once a choreographer can dance programs here at St. sharp. Senior Ireland Ha- and Kevin Daniels, both pro- modeling world. bring the passion out of the Pius. When Daniels was asked thaway said, “[Mrs. Ross] was fessional choreographers and Milne personalized and dancer, the magic happens. how he plans to try and help always finding new ways to fitness models, had exactly choreographed a routine One of Mrs. Ross’s biggest fulfill this goal he responded, make the practices produc- “No one can put you in the tive.” The team continues to back if you deserve to be in practice twice a week up until the front.” the start of the season when “It was an amazing expe- they begin practicing three rience working with Katie times a week. and Kevin. They were fun The dance team will be and interactive, as a team we performing at the halftime of learned so much in such a the girls’ and boys’ basketball short amount of time,” senior home games. 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Mr. Matt Anderson Mr. Chad Barwick Mrs. Abby Bettencourt Mrs. Rosanne Bowen Social Studies President Campus Ministry Campus Ministry Where did you teach before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Wheeler High School as a US History Montgomery Catholic Preparatory I just graduated from Franciscan Holy Redeemer as the head of teacher School (principal) College religious education If you weren’t a teacher, what would If you weren’t a teacher, what would If you weren’t a teacher, what would If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be doing? I would own a surf you be doing? Teaching dance you be doing? In art or graphic you be doing? I have no idea. I can’t shop or shrimp shop on the beach because I like to do the running man design imagine not working with teens or Outside of school, you are most Outside of school, you are most Outside of school, you are most people or their faith. I love it. likely to find me... On the golf course likely to find me...Reading books to likely to find me... Playing frisbee Outside of school, you are most of a beach my kids (except “Goodnight Moon,” it with my husband or walking around likely to find me... Walking, playing What superpower do you wish you makes me angry and I hate it.) Ponce City Market with my grandkids or playing the could have? Teleportation What superpower do you wish you What superpower do you wish you guitar. If you could create a new chip flavor, could have? Sleep better at night could have? Teleportation What superpower do you wish you what would it be? Chick-fil-A spicy because I’m up 4 to 5 times per night If you could create a new chip flavor, could have? Teleportation, so I’ll chicken sandwich If you could create a new chip flavor, what would it be? Chicken fajita or never be late and I like to travel what would it be? I came up with the s’mores If you could create a new chip flavor, Sriracha flavor and then Lay’s copied what would it be? Fried chicken me which makes me mad

Mrs. Jean Guilbert Mrs. Melinda Martin Mrs. Alyson Metzler Ms. Lindsey Neimo Math Athletics Office Front Office Theology Where did you teach before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? I Where did you teach before Pius? Westminster Schools, Christ the King, IHM Admissions Director was a Kindergarten Aide at St. John University of Virginia Tech Campus and Atlanta Public Schools If you weren’t a teacher, what would Neumann Ministry If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be doing? Farmer If you weren’t a teacher, what would If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be doing? Relaxing on a beach in Outside of school, you are most you be doing? I love people and you be doing? Dolphin trainer at the Hawaii likely to find me... On a tractor or watching them grow Georgia Aquarium Outside of school, you are most watching a good movie Outside of school, you are most Outside of school, you are most likely to find me... In my kitchen What superpower do you wish you likely to find me... Cheering on SPX likely to find me... Watching Netflix What superpower do you wish you could have? Fly athletics, doing jigsaw puzzles and on my couch with my roommate could have? Fly If you could create a new chip flavor, hanging with family and friends. (currently “Gilmore Girls”) If you could create a new chip flavor, what would it be? Salted caramel/ What superpower do you wish you What superpower do you wish you what would it be? Lime toffee could have? I wish I could cure could have? Teleportation cancer If you could create a new chip flavor, If you could create a new chip flavor, what would it be? Chocolate covered what would it be? Ice cream flavored, sea salt caramel my FAVE!!! Golden Lines 7 centerspreadSeptember 30, 2016

Mrs. Mary Pelli Mr. Andrew Pudysz Mrs. Jessica Sowers Mr. Kevin Stewart Library Theology Social Studies Physical Education Where did you work before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Where did you teach before Pius? Where did you teach before Pius? The Dekalb Library State Farm Forest Park High School Buford Middle School If you weren’t teaching what would If you weren’t teaching what would If you weren’t teaching what would If you weren’t teaching what would you be doing? Traveling the world you be doing? Car designer you be doing? Working in historical you be doing? I would probably own Outside of school you’re most likely Outside of school you’re most likely archives a baseball card store or Halloween to be found... Spending time with my to be found... With my children Outside of school you’re most likely shop family (changing diapers) to be found... Chasing my one year Outside of school you’re most likely What super power do you wish you What super power do you wish you old in my PJ’s to be found... Playing hide n’ seek or could have? Extreme compassion could have? Eyeballs on the tips of What super power do you wish you Just Dance with my kids If you could create a new chip flavor my fingers to see around corners could have? Apparition to get out of What super power do you wish you what would it be? Sweet and salty If you could create a new chip flavor traffic could have? The ability to Tivo what would it be? Arnold Palmer If you could create a new chip flavor conversations what would it be? Spaghetti sauce If you could create a new chip flavor what would it be? Peanut butter and banana

Mr. Ellis Thomas Mrs. Millie Turek Mrs. Arline Umpierre Mr. Mike Wentzler Social Studies Fine Arts Guidance Science Where did you teach before Pius? Where did you teach before Pius? Where did you work before Pius? Where did you teach before Pius? In Panama City, FL as a high school Whitefield Academy Counselor at Central Gwinnett High North Gwinnett High School teacher If you weren’t teaching what would School If you weren’t teaching what would If you weren’t teaching what would you be doing? A writer If you weren’t teaching what would you be doing? Pharmacist you be doing? Writing history books Outside of school you’re most likely you be doing? Own a boutique Outside of school you’re most likely Outside of school you’re most likely to be found... In a rehearsal as an Outside of school you’re most likely to be found...Playing with my son to be found... Spending time with my accompanist for the Atlanta Young to be found... Looking at Pinterest What super power do you wish you wife Singers What super power do you wish you could have? Time travel What super power do you wish you What super power do you wish you could have? Read people’s minds If you could create a new chip flavor could have? Read people’s minds could have? Ability to teleport If you could create a new chip flavor what would it be? Steak If you could create a new chip flavor If you could create a new chip flavor what would it be? Something with what would it be? Coffee what would it be? Pimento cheese - I bacon love pimento cheese! Golden Lines 8 featuresSeptember 30, 2016

The most interesting man at school? LIONTRACKS New president Mr. Chad Barwick describes his lively days in the halls of his new home Upcoming MEGAN MITTELHAMMER addition to the St. Pius learn,” Mr. Barwick said, And sometimes in Events Editor-in-Chief community, they couldn’t which explains why you’ll between events in his crazy help but agree that he is just rarely see him in his office. schedule, Mr. Barwick does Oct. 1: SAT’s at St. Charismatic Leader. as great a fit for St. Pius as Mr. Barwick believes that find time to express himself, Pius X Welcoming ambassador. Involved participant. Family he knows St. Pius is for him. one of the most important specifically through drawing Mr. Barwick has parts of his job is getting roaring golden lions on Oct. 3: Freshman man. Religiously motivated. quickly adjusted to life at to know the students. “If the Campus Ministry Pilgrimage; St. Pius X’s biggest advocate. St. Pius, with help from I don’t know the students, blackboard. The drawings Homecoming Week; All of these descriptions can the best element St. Pius then I don’t know St. Pius,” not only connect him to College Application only be used to encompass has to offer—the families he stated. “But the students the students but also to his Deadline #2 one person. But who, you ask yourself? Why, the new who make up the school. here are really nice and family. “They’re so friendly and friendly, so it makes my job “My mom is a children’s Oct. 4: Junior Lion man, the new myth, the new welcoming,” Mr. Barwick easy,” he said with a smile. book author,” Mr. Barwick Leader Meeting at legend…the Barwick. said. “I felt at home the first To share some of the explained, “so as a kid my 7:15 AM One title, one man and many, many roles. How day I was here.” daily happenings of St. siblings and I would paint A normal day as president Pius, Mr. Barwick created with her at the kitchen table. Oct. 5: Home and School at does he do it all? of St. Pius is very hard to an Instagram account, @ We all inherited a little of 7:00 PM “Cloning,” new St. Pius President Mr. Chad Barwick define. According to Mr. spxatl. “We want to show her artistic side. What I do Barwick, he often travels to how varied and awesome on the blackboard is just Oct. 7: 8:40 AM Late Start said. “Well, I would, but the outside businesses and tells every day is [at St. Pius] so doodling, but it is fun to do, - Pep Rally Schedule; NHS Catholic Church doesn’t them about the students the bigger community can and I like having fun.” Meeting at 7:45 AM; New condone that, so I guess I’ll he interacts with, the see it,” he said. There’s also a reason Teacher/ Mentor Meeting/ just have to keep running sporting events he attends, “The grandmother of for the trendy bow ties and Tech Committee Meeting; around the school instead.” the interesting clubs and a student thanked me for skinny, solid color ties Mr. Deficiencies While some may recognize Mr. Barwick’s face activities students participate taking the pictures so she Barwick sports from time to in, and he “gets to invite could see what was going time. “I like to wear the bow Oct. 8: Saturday School from seeing him on campus people to love that. And I on at her granddaughter’s ties so I can’t get food on my at 8:00 AM-12 PM; over the summer, others love that,” Mr. Barwick said. school,” he continued. “We ties,” he said with a laugh. “I Homecoming Dance at 7:30- may have been confused by But normal, Mr. Barwick have to share our story. If bought this skinny tie from 11:00 PM this new, younger version of principal Mr. Steve stated, isn’t in his vocabulary. people can’t see it then they the St. Vincent de Paul thrift “I’m not an office kind of can’t see how awesome we store. I guess you could say Oct. 9: Alumni Mass at 11:00 Spellman. However, once guy. I like to jump in and are.” I’m like Macklemore, you AM everyone met the newest know, hunting for good deals in the thrift shops.” Oct. 10: No School for Mr. Barwick also Students; Faculty Retreat appreciates St. Pius’ strong Catholic identity. He is most Oct. 11: Academic Council; excited to go on the class Lion Leader Lunch Meetings pilgrimages. “I’m excited to see the kids in a different Oct. 13: New Teacher/ locale and watch them as Mentor Meeting at 7:15 AM they encounter their journey to Christ,” Mr. Barwick said. Oct. 14: Mission Trip Team What some may not know Meeting; Department is that St. Pius isn’t even the Meeting at 7:45; 8:40 AM most exiting change in Mr. Late Start -XL Schedule; Barwick’s life. In December, PSAT writing and Senior he and his wife are expecting Superlatives their fifth child. While he hasn’t had any students ask Oct. 17: SPAS Meeting at about names, he jokingly 7:00 PM said, “Mr. Spellman has it in the bag-- Stevie for a girl Oct. 18: Sophomore and Steven for a boy…wait, Pilgrimage no, my wife would kill me!” Apparently, if he had his Oct. 19: 8:40 start PSAT way, “which I don’t,” he said, testing; 12:30 dismissal; he prefers the name Agnes. Teacher Appreciation But his wife isn’t a fan, so Luncheon; Mother’s Prayer they will probably be taking Group at 8:30 AM; Parent/ requests until they can make Teacher Conferences at 4:00 a unanimous decision. PM While you may see Mr. Barwick zipping through Oct. 20: Fall Play at 7:00 PM the halls, cheering on the football team or observing Oct. 21: Fall Play at 7:00 a dance class, you can be PM; Faculty Meeting at 7:45 assured that no matter AM; All School Mass; 8:40 where he is or what he’s AM start doing, he cares about the students of St. Pius and does Oct. 22: Fall Play at 7:00 PM New St. Pius President Mr. Chad Barwick shows he’s got that lion pride with Junior Lion Leaders Ansley Reese, Megan Mittelhammer, Grace Berg and Lion Leader Coordinator everything he can to make St. Pius a better place. Oct. 23: Fall Play Matinee Mrs. Alana McJimpsey during Camp Golden Lion. Sporting his pride number (zero), Mr. 2:00 PM Barwick participates in one of the many events held on campus this fall. Staff Photo. Golden Lines 9 featuresSeptember 30, 2016 Dive into the unknown world of Mr. Greenlee Computer science teacher is more than meets the eye HENRY QUEEN on “well over 1,000 dives” in Greenlee is also a talented upp, Mr. Greenlee is always laughed. Staff Writer Florida, the Caribbean, the musician, specializing in the eager to try new things. “I can’t choose,” he said, Most St. Pius X students Cayman Islands and Califor- keyboard. “If you watch him Ms. Wright agreed, and “but I have to say computer know Mr. Jim Greenlee as the nia. When asked to name his at teacher jam, it’s fascinat- added, “He’s smart yet science is my vocation and eccentric computer science favorite diving trip, however, ing,” said Business and Com- quirky. And kind.” diving is my avocation.” teacher who enjoys inserting Mr. Greenlee was stumped. puter Science teacher Ms. When asked to decide be- “Joy is where you find it,” subtle jokes while lecturing “I just love being in the Ashley Wright. tween two of his favorite pas- he added. behind his Mac laptop, but water,” he said. Still, his hobbies don’t sions, computer science and Apparently, Mr. Greenlee very few students know about His passion for diving is stop there. Mr. Greenlee also SCUBA diving, Mr. Greenlee finds it almost everywhere. Mr. Greenlee’s life away from evident in his garage, where loves to hike, and as a Boy squirmed in his chair and the classroom. his equipment occupies the Scout leader for 20 years, he Mr. Greenlee is actually a spot where his car should was able to do it a lot. man of many talents. go. “I can’t even tell you how Mr. Greenlee was not a “Mr. Greenlee has a lot many tanks I have in there,” Boy Scout as a kid but said he of diverse interests,” gushed he said. has always admired nature. Business and Computer Sci- Mr. Greenlee’s history as “I just love the outdoors,” he ence teacher Mrs. Elizabeth a teacher and comfort in the said. “I appreciate the effort Schupp. “Not only is he a classroom made him gravi- it takes to get to see a nice computer scientist, he is a tate toward the instructional view that not everyone gets diving instructor, a talented side of diving. Plus, he likes to see.” musician and a Boy Scout to spread his passions to oth- He attributes his love of leader.” er people. the outdoors to his family Mr. Greenlee arrived at “I’m a lifelong learner, farm in western North Caro- St. Pius in January 2011 af- and once I learn something lina. He spent his childhood ter teaching business and new I want to teach it to other visiting the farm, which has computer science at Geor- people,” said Mr. Greenlee. been in his family since the gia Tech for 15 years. But While he still remains a mid-1700s, and he still trav- computer science was not certified instructor, he hasn’t els up there for family events. the only course he taught at taught a diving class in two He started getting in- Georgia Tech. years. He said he doesn’t volved in the Boy Scout pro- “I taught computer sci- have enough time to teach gram when his three sons ence during the day and anymore but tries to go on expressed interest at an early SCUBA diving at night,” said dive trips during the summer age, and he viewed the Boy Mr. Greenlee. or holiday breaks. Scout camping trips as a fam- Mr. Greenlee became a “My last dive trip was ily activity. certified SCUBA diver in when I took my wife to Grand When he became the com- 1992 and a diving instructor Cayman for her birthday,” he mittee chair of the troop, or two years later after complet- said the CEO, Mr. Greenlee also Mr. Jim Greenlee climbs back onto the boat after SCUBA ing a rigorous training pro- In addition to being an oversaw the business side. diving. He has been on over 1,000 dives. Photo cour- gram. Since then he has been avid SCUBA diver, Mr. According to Mrs. Sch- tesy of Mr. Jim Greenlee Should Taylor Corley go to homecoming with Brennan Quinn?

Taylor, will you go to homecoming with me?? - Brennan Golden Lines 10 sports September 30, 2016 JUNGLE ROARS How does this girl do it all? Upcoming Athletic Events Sophopmore Ellie Glenn excels at soccer and school ROSE BREWSTER Still, all of these achieve- well, including Duke TIP somewhere working harder Oct. 1: Frehsh- Staff Writer ments were not without State Recognition, The than me.” man Volleyball @ hard work and dedication. Blessed Trinity Catholic With this kind of atti- Home; Gold and High schoolers are al- Navy Volleyball @ ready stressed enough as it Glenn spends one to High School Book Award, tude and such early success Wesleyan; Water is managing sports, school two hours every day on St. Thomas More Academ- Glenn has a bright future Polo @ Cumming work and a social life. But soccer alone. After school, ic Excellence Award and ahead of her. Aquatic Center; imagine the effort it takes to she sprints to practice and President’s Award for Edu- “I would love to play D1 Girl’s and Boys’ be a student athlete train- works on fitness, technical cational Excellence, and at a school that has strong Cross Country vs. ing for the Olympics. drills, patterns and scrim- the SPX Honors English soccer and academics,” said Great American This may seem impos- mages. Award. Glenn. “My dream of course XC Festival @ sible, but unlike most soph- During the scrimmage Glenn pushes herself is to play in the World Cup WakeMed Complex omores, Ellie Glenn does it section of her intense prac- by keeping in mind that and the Olympics…but all and with a smile on her tice, Glenn scores goal after “there’s always someone, we’ll see!” Oct. 4: Volleyball vs. North face. goal, tearing up the field Oconee @ Madison County Glenn started playing left and right. High School, 5:30 pm and soccer at age three practic- Coaches also recognize 6:30 pm ing with her favorite coach, and appreciate the effort her father. From being Glenn puts into her prac- Oct. 6: Volleyball Area a toddler running in the tices and games. Playoffs @ Jefferson High backyard to competitively “One memory that I School; Freshman Football training to play in future enjoy a lot about Ellie is Playoffs; JV Football vs. Ste- Olympics, Glenn has always during the semifinal game phens County High School had a natural enthusiasm against Buford when she @ Stephens County High for the game. collected the ball at the School, 4:30 pm Glenn has three older midfield and dribbled all siblings, who have also the way down our offensive Oct. 7: Football vs. Stephens played soccer at St. Pius half of the field,” said head County High School @ X and were strong students. women’s soccer coach Sara Home, 7:30 pm Inspired by her impressive Schmitt. “She beat multiple older siblings, Glenn had opponents but as she got Oct. 8: Volleyball Area huge shoes to fill. closer to the goal she was Playoffs @ Jefferson High And she definitely did able to distribute the ball School; Water Polo State not disappoint. Glenn has off and we scored from her Tournament @ Cumming received, the Region III assist. Her effort and self- Aquatic Center; Boys’ Cross Golden Ball Award/ U14G lessness was just amazing to Country vs. ASICS Invita- MVP, SPX Best Newcomer, watch!” tional @ Fox Hall Farms and U15 Girls’ National Glenn also brings this Sporting Club, 10:20 am Team Most Inspirational drive off the field and into Oct. 9: Water Polo State Player. the classroom. Championship@ Cumming Her most recent accom- She spends two to three Aquatic Center plishment was making the hours on homework every U15 Olympic Develop- day and tries to fit in one Oct. 13: Freshman Football ment Program. “There are or two episodes of “Grey’s Playoffs a lot of really talented girls Anatomy” with a couple that could’ve been on the scoops of Java Chip ice- Oct. 14: Football vs. Oconee team so I wasn’t expecting cream on the side. Country High School @ a phone call!” remarked Glenn has received Oconee County High School, Glenn humbly. many academic awards as 7:30 pm

Oct. 15: Girls’ and Boys’ Cross Country Coach Wood Invitational @ Gainesville College; Competition Cheer- leading @ Peachtree Ridge High School, 10:30 am

Oct. 21: Football vs. Jeffer- son High School @ Jefferson High School, 7:30 pm

Oct. 22: Boys’ Cross Coun- try Last Chance Invitational @ Carrollton Elementary School, 10:00 am

Oct. 25: Athletic Association Golf Tournament, 10:00 am

Oct. 26: Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Region Meet @ North Oconee After months of intense training, sophomore Ellie Glenn celebrates with her teammates on the U15 Girls National Team after winning an important game against Canada. Photo courtesy of Ellie Glenn Golden Lines 11 Septembersports 30, 2016 Water polo captains embody motto “dominate or drown” SARAH VAN DUSER times and locations of their perience playing water polo. Staff Writer games. These captains bal- Prior to being an A-team Five feet under the sur- ance these important duties player for St. Pius, Benoit face, members of the St. Pius with rigorous college-level played at his local neighbor- X Water Polo team kick and class schedules, busy social hood pool. “I saw the sign at the claw their way to the top of lives and a surprisingly ad- open house freshman year and the water and emerge victo- equate amount of sleep. thought, ‘Hey, why not?’ and rious at an end-of-practice All three athletes have signed up,” Benoit said. scrimmage. “Practice is over,” been friends and teammates As part of their leadership re- team captain Robert Benoit since their freshman year sponsibilities, the three captains shouts before jumping out of at St. Pius. Both Chatfield help take charge at practice and the pool and toweling off. and Garcia were recruited fill in for the coaches if they are Benoit is one of three se- by their older brothers who unable to attend. Meeting twice nior captains on the water played for the state-cham- a week at Dynamo Swim Center, polo team this season. He, pionship-winning team in the A, B and C teams start their Jordan Chatfield and Andres 2012. two-hour long practices with Senior team captain Jordan Chatfield gets ready to Garcia arrive at practice ten “My brother talked me leg drills, stretches and an easy shoot the ball during the 2016 Powerbar Tournament. minutes early, lead warm-up into trying out. I ended up 20-minute swim in the pool. stretches and make sure ev- liking it, so I stuck with it,” After warming up, the team Photo courtesy of Debra Halbig ery player knows the correct Chatfield said of his first ex- captains run drills and make al duties. “We’re the leaders of earned the top seed heading sure their fellow teammates un- the team and people look to us into the state playoffs. If all derstand the plays. Before end- to know what they’re supposed goes according to play, they Little fish, big pond: Freshmen ing with a scrimmage, the teams to do.” will play in the champion- play shooting games to improve Benoit is also in charge of ship game on October 8 and dive head first into varsity sports their accuracy. uploading the game film to a 9 at the Cumming Aquatic As with any captain, added Google document for the play- Center. JILL GILBERT of knowing teammates be- Staff Writer responsibility also means ex- ers, coaches and parents. In addition to the atten- fore they ever reached high tra dedication. “We get to the Junior Matt Halbig said of dance of family and close Making a varsity sport at St. school, these freshmen can pool one hour before the games his team captains, “They all friends, the players agree Pius X is hard for any athlete. still feel pressure at times. start, keep everyone calm when motivate us to play harder and that a strong student turn- It requires skill, athleticism As a pitcher, Lord said they’re stressed, work harder lead by example.” out would encourage and and incredible ability, but mak- she feels “like I need to be during practices and can’t slack The team finished the reg- inspire them to come home ing it freshman year is especial- perfect every time I step on off,” said Benoit of his addition- ular season undefeated and with a first place trophy. ly impressive. Your first year the field” because so much of high school is intimidating of the game revolves around enough with upperclassmen her on the mound. Local police preach safety & awareness critiquing and judging your While all high school ath- every step. Now you have the letes can feel the weight of while visiting girls cross country team entire student body counting high expectations at times TAYLOR CORLEY car accident, two cops showed up I had no idea it was available,” on you to be just as good as the regardless of their grade lev- Editor-in-Chief in less than five minutes, which said junior Rose Brewster. upperclassmen on your varsity el, the pressure can be even The faculty, staff and coaches I think is a testament to how ac- Senior Emily Davignon sport. higher for freshmen who here at St. Pius X Catholic High cessible the police force is here,” also agrees that “the class is Freshman Camile Jackson also have the added stress School work very hard to keep Guyton said. just another way for girls, es- is one of four freshmen on of making new friends on the students safe every day. But Along with this 24-hour pa- pecially us runners, to feel varsity competition cheerlead- the team and finding their for a sports team who spends trol, the Chamblee Police De- more confident about being ing this year. Coming onto the groove. most of their daily practices run- partment has many undercover able to protect ourselves when team Jackson felt intimidated Freshman cross country ning off campus, the safety risks agents stationed in the park. we’re out on a run.” and scared competing with runner John Voss, for exam- are much higher, and the girls’ The police are doing their part “There are some nega- girls she knew nothing about. ple, had an embarrassing ex- cross country coaches are doing to keep the runners and other tive things going on in our However, after team bond- perience at one of the sum- everything they can to make sure members of the Dresden com- area, but we should not let ing at cheer camp this past mer practices. While running their runners stay safe. munity safe, but it’s also up to that hinder the girls’ train- summer, she said, “the team with senior Frank Crippen Recently, Detective Cushenan the girls themselves to limit the ing, and if that means find- grew a stronger bond,” that and sophomore Rown Wiley from the Chamblee Police De- amount of danger they are ex- ing new routes or being more helped the freshmen break out at Marist one morning, Voss partment came to advise the team posed to while on a run. aware then we will make those of their shell and enter into the tripped and fell into a mud- on how to be safe while running. The Chamblee Police Depart- changes,” senior manager Sa- hard world of high school com- dy patch in the woods “At first he commended St. ment offers a free women's self- vannah Sampson said. “I was petitive cheer. “It was a rough start to Pius for doing things like running defense class that teaches women happy the detective came and While most freshmen are the year, but I have made in groups and not wearing head- different techniques for defend- informed us; it motivated me like Jackson and have never some new friends now,” Voss phones while running, which ing themselves against predators. to learn more ways to protect met their teammates until the said. decreases the potential for being “It’s such a great resource and myself.” season begins, others have the Many coaches enjoy a target,” senior runner Sabrina advantage of practicing with having freshmen on var- Guyton said. “But then he put them as middle schoolers, in- sity teams, including softball into perspective the seriousness cluding softball player Josie coach Mrs. Melissa Ginther, of the crimes that occur in the Lord and cross country runner who feels that these rookies area and what further things we Morgan Vaden. oftentimes grow and mature can do to avoid being a target on “I was already friends with into strong leaders by the the road.” some of the team and knew the time they are juniors and se- Detective Cushenan touched coaches fairly well,” said Va- niors. on the elevated drug issues as well den, who is currently the top Despite the occasional as gang violence that occurs in the runner on the varsity team. growing pains that varsity Dresden Park area. He explained Vaden also carpools with se- freshmen athletes experi- that Dresden used to have just a nior teammate Dana Belville, ence at times, they play single police officer who patrolled which helped her get to know crucial roles on their teams Detective Cushenan addresses the girls cross country team the entire park, but now there's the upperclassmen even bet- and their experiences will before practice on September 21. The Chamblee police 12 to 15 officers who frequently ter. help them in the long run as watch over the Chamblee area. visited the team to teach them about awareness as young Even with the advantage Golden Lions. “I know that when I got in my female runners. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Lou Barnhardt Golden Lines 12 backsideSeptember 30, 2016 Two students and one teacher are asked a series of random questions... Say What?! Abby Petersen ‘17 Ben Shiptenko ‘18 Mrs. Bartholomai, Science What is your favorite Table tennis Usain Bolt Gymnastics. I used to be a coach. olympic sport?

If you could change your Princess Consuela Banana Hammock Usain Bolt Mike Wentzler name, what would you change it to?

favorite fast food Moe’s McDonald’s Panda Express Whataburger restaurant?

If you could rule a country, Genovia Germany Monaco which one would you rule?

If you can’t beat em’... Cry Tell on them Be happy you at least got to play!

what is the first thing you Eat taquitos Decide not to do homework Wait... we are allowed to leave? do when you get home from school?

which 90’s rap artist do you Missy Elliot Queen Latifa Run-DMC most associate with most?

What is your favorite kids Hannah Montana The Cosby Show Good Luck Charlie. I’m still sad that it TV show of all time? ended

What Lay’s chip flavor Taquitos Usain Bolt Lasagna would you invent?

What song best describes way your life? “‘Gangham Style’” “‘Flawless’ by Beyonce” -Elizabeth Pentecost ‘20 -Madi Reynolds ‘20 “‘Here Comes the sun’ “Crazy train by Ozzy by the beatles” Osbourne” -Dennise -Rachel Blackburn ‘17 Hernandez ‘17 “‘Work’ by Rihanna” “Kidz Bop Uber Breeze -Kierra Williams ‘18 Everywhere” “‘Forever Halloween’ by -Danny Campo ‘18 The Maine” -Ava Polvino ‘19 Banter