The Spooky Lines

A student publication of St. Pius X Catholic High School

Vol 54 Issue 2 St. Pius X Catholic High School 2674 Johnson Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30345 404.636.3023 www.spx.org October 30, 2015 OPINIONS ‘It’s such an amazing opportunity’ Students learn about music production industry in new elective ALEX BOSHERS ence. Exploring the music- will allow students to produce been a dream come true!” Mr. Staff Writer making processes using tech- and mix their own music proj- McIntosh exclaimed. The ex- The Fine Arts depart- nology provided by St. Pius, ects for homework. perienced teacher produces ment introduced a brand new students study new tools for Music Technology aims to music in his own free time Participation trophies are course this school year, Music producing, mixing and re- foster an appreciation for mu- and is proud to finally have a contributing to the wussification of Technology. This class centers cording music each week. sic production, and passion- structured music technology America. Find out why on page 3 around music production and “There is not really a typi- ate student musicians learn class. He aims to prepare his recording equipment used in cal day in our classroom,” said the commonly overlooked students for the music busi- today’s music business, and Music Technology teacher steps of music production. ness, and his students aspire NEWS students learn to operate the Mr. Gerel McIntosh. Most of Aspiring singer-songwriter to apply their knowledge be- same production equipment the school week focuses on the and Music Technology stu- yond the halls of St. Pius. as many of their favorite art- practical application of les- dent senior Kelly Millsaps said The Music Technology ists. sons, he said, and each week’s the class is well-structured and class also provides opportu- The selective class consists lesson builds on the next. that she loves learning the ins nities for “more career paths of only juniors and seniors Current students are ex- and outs of music recording than the usual classes,” said who were selected from an cited for the upcoming Music and production. senior Andrew Ballard. Stu- application highlighting past Technology class next semes- “This kind of class is actu- dents who may have previ- and present music experi- ter, as Music Technology II ally giving me the experience ously been considered naive I’ll need for a future career in Eco Sneakers offers an for pursuing a career in music environmentally friendly way to music,” Millsaps said. “It’s an now have a constructive outlet help those in need. amazing opportunity.” for their creativity and a high Learn more on pg. 5 Media Tech project Students also had the op- school course focused on their portunity in September to passions. attend a field trip to a local As fine arts courses are cut FEATURES highlights Pius pride audio engineering school. from school budgets around Much like the Music Tech- the United States, specialized CHRIS MCNULTY of the school, including ath- nology class at St. Pius, audio classes like Music Technology Staff Writer letic teams, fine arts classes, engineering schools seek to stand out among a crowd of All halls lead to room 305 academic courses and campus provide a formatted program Common Core classes. on Friday mornings here at ministry. for aspiring musicians and “The arts are important in St. Pius X. The beats of Katy There will be clips of ap- producers. any setting,” Mr. McIntosh Perry, T.I. and Taylor Swift proximately ten songs from Visiting the SAE Institute said. The Music Technology reverberate through the walls various artists that students in Atlanta, students interacted class provides students with of Mrs. Ashley Wright’s Me- and groups can select for with current SAE students hands-on experience in mu- Senior Kelly Shanahan’s job dia Technology class. What their portion of the “lip-dub.” and saw first-hand what music sic production when students will give you nightmares. sounds like a class party fea- After each segment is com- production looks like. would otherwise lack the op- Read more on page 8 turing some of the hottest bined, the finished result will “Teaching this class has portunity. pop stars is actually the early be one cohesive music video stages of one of the most epic that the class will debut in De- SPORTS projects to ever hit the St. cember. Pius campus. This project is for the St. The Media Technology Pius community as much as it elective class includes several is for the class. “It is meant to video and audio assignments market the school and show throughout the semester, but our school unity and spirit,” their biggest project is a “lip- Mrs. Wright said. The girls’ swim and dive team dub” video that will feature The media technology stu- hits the water for another season students, teachers, organiza- dents are very motivated to after finishing as state runners-up tions and school events. make this project exceptional, last year. Read about other winter “It’s their project. I gave even agreeing to come in on sports teams on page 8 them the idea and now I’m the weekends when neces- letting them direct it togeth- sary. er,” Mrs. Wright said. “It’s our ideas that are be- CENTERSPREAD “The hardest part is that ing collaborated. The songs we only have two or three and matching them up with months to put it [lip-dub each group. The transitions. project] together,” said senior We put in hard work,” said Celine Nguyen. senior Kelly Shanahan. This project will be some- The students’ passion and thing the St. Pius community school spirit will be reflected has never seen nor been a throughout the project, and part of. It is meant to show they are hopeful that this new Senior Lars Kolvereid works on an assignment in Mu- the unity of the school and class, new project and new set sic Technology class. This brand new course gives Learn the scary truth about the spirit of the student body of ideas will bring a new sense students hands-on experience with mixing, producing Halloween on pages 6 & 7 and will require participa- of pride to St. Pius. tion from almost all aspects and recording music. Staff photo Golden Lines 2 opinionsOctober 30, 2015

Golden Lines What We Think... America’s favorite streaming service or cable? St. Pius X Catholic Television is something we AT&T U-Verse). Sometimes, “Who the heck watches could get an ESPN app and High School can’t live without. Everyone 2674 Johnson Road, NE cataclysmic thunderstorms cable?” sophomore Katherine watch sports through that. has those dreary days that Atlanta, Georgia 30345 stroll through Georgia. And Mackenzie said. Junior Ryan Or, she could watch “Friday make us want to kick back and 404-636-3023 phone sometimes, the power goes out Connor agreed, saying “Per- Night Lights” and “One Tree 404-633-8387 fax relax with our favorite show (thanks, Obama). What then, sonally, I just like to Netflix Hill”as football/basketball sub- www.spx.org (every day). How do we watch Craig? and chill to ‘Orange is the New stitutes. They’re basically the TV, though? Via Netflix or Netflix. That’s what. You Black’ or ‘Gossip Girl.’” real things, but with teenag- Cable? see, reader, Netflix is the As Mackenzie and Con- ers that make great life choices “You see,” began senior greatest invention since cured nor both know, a weekend (cough). Editor-In-Chief Nicholas Craig, his hand ham. In the past few years, it wouldn’t be complete without Both options have their Justin January Katherine Klinger planted firmly on his chin, has become more than just a at least 20 hours of Netflix. pros and cons. With cable, “while Netflix has limited website, it’s become a lifestyle. What else are they going to Van Duser gets her daily doses options, it does have ‘Trail- Where Netflix is a zesty pista- do? Homework? Communi- of Braves baseball and Fox Staff Writers er Park Boys,”’which gives chio ice cream with chocolate cate? Go outside? Watch cable? News. With Netflix, real men Alex Boshers Sophie Burnett it extra points here.” Craig syrup on top, cable is just va- Well, we might need cable like Craig can watch shows like Gabby Burns nodded and ran his fingers nilla. on the weekends. As sopho- “Trailer Park Boys.” Taylor Corley through his hair. “But, cable Plus, cable has commer- more Sarah Van Duser once But, when it comes to the Hannah Jones is a classic. Cable is always cials, the occasional severe pointed out during a philo- question of how to watch TV, Jacob Kieffer gonna be there for you. It’s weather advisory, and a hand- sophical debate, the only thing the students of St. Pius assert Max Long Riley Luckmann always on.” ful other nasty things. Without Netflix is missing is sports. that the answer starts with a Chris McNulty Craig makes a good point, question, cable is inferior to Poor Van Duser wouldn’t be “N” and ends in “happiness.” Megan Mittelhammer cable is there for you, but not the world’s favorite streaming able to watch those Braves. Certainly, the answer is Netf- Zack Ramirez always (especially if you have service. But, if she wanted to, she lix. Austin Schlueter Sarah Van Duser Adviser Want to make America great again? Ashley Curlette

Principal Steve Spellman Take Donald Trump out of the spotlight As the time next year. flip-flopped on his views of so- fosters just the right amount of 2016 presi- So why do so few see cial issues and economic issues apathy to get Trump elected. The Golden Lines is published approximately dential through the charade? He talks alike, and Club for Growth, a Trump’s ignorance is a result 8 times per school year primaries loud enough to seem compe- conservative political advocacy of his lack of political experi- by the students of St. Pius ramp up, tent; is that the problem? Why group out of Washington D.C., ence, and his own bankrupt- X Catholic High School an obvious is he leading the primaries? has started a commercial cam- cies, bankruptcies that Trump for the entire student outlier has Well, I had the same questions. paign to demonstrate Trump’s has exploited to come out with body and surrounding entered the “He’s not a puppet,” Eng- liberal economic tendencies. more money, which are reflec- community. ALEX BOSHERS presidential lish teacher Mr. Mike Scirocco Despite claiming to align with tive of his economic policies. Views presented by the Staff Writer runnings, explained. “He is the candidate the Tea Party, Trump refuses Countries don’t work like that. Golden Lines publication are not necessarily again, but this time he’s serious. of outrage,” and Americans, to support cutbacks on Social Trump is a serious prob- those of school faculty, Due to his clear doubts about including myself, are certainly Security and some business tax- lem for America, not the solu- school administration, Obama’s citizenship and uncon- outraged. Trump “isn’t afraid es. Fellow Republican candidate tion. He continues to appeal to publication adviser or trollable rage about his medi- to be politically incorrect,” his- Carly Fiorina forced Donald Americans and rise in the polls advertisers. Topics, facts cal plan, Donald Trump has tory teacher Mr. Gary Turner Trump’s tax plan out of him, by saying what he knows people and opinions associated stepped into the ring, and he’s elaborated. at which point he proposed sig- want to hear. Trump is acting with the Roman Catholic swinging harder than Ohio’s His repertoire of quotable nificant tax decreases or total out his campaign just as he did Church will be in keeping with such teachings. electoral votes. offensive statements includes annihilation of taxes that would his television career: by being Letters to the editors are America’s dissatisfaction “Laziness is a trait in the blacks,” “bankrupt the country,” as his- as offensive and hypocritical encouraged and welcomed with the government has accu- which he later followed up with tory teacher Mr. Sean Hiland as possible. His campaign is an but must be signed by the mulated over the last decades, “I have a great relationship with points out. active agenda set to fool Ameri- writer. They should be and Trump seems to personify a the blacks.” Trump supporters frequent- cans, and with all his money, addressed to the editors breaking point. Some decry the Beyond his simple(-minded) ly cite his business experience Trump can certainly afford to and delivered to them corruption of career politicians political incorrectness, Trump as a good reason to vote for put his name in flashing lights. in the care of the Golden while still others, like Demo- continues to appeal to the emo- him. “He runs a billion dollar Don’t be fooled by a wolf in Lines adviser, Ms. Ashley Curlette. cratic candidate Bernie Sand- tions of American citizens. The business, so he could probably sheep’s clothing. Trump rep- Please bring all signed ers, openly speak out against Republican candidate who once run America,” said senior Aus- resents the political ignorance, letters to room 304 or the influence of corporations identified as a Democrat contin- tin Holbrook. This mentality monetary influence and per- email them to acurlette@ on the American government. ues to offer solutions without represents a great threat to the sonal agenda that is ruining spx.org. The Golden Lines So years of forgone presidential any specifics. He wants to build American government, and it America. reserves the right to edit promises and perceivably upset a wall to end immigration; he any letters. Letters to the citizens has amounted to this: wants to stand up to Vladimir editor will not be published anonymously. Why don’t we just elect that rich Putin; he wants to free Ameri- guy from “The Apprentice”? can prisoners in Iran. Donald Just like Trump’s hair and Trump is not a change from the his “Comedy Central Roast,” norm, despite his non-conform- this solution might seem like a ist appeal. He is only continuing punchline, but it is entirely seri- the presidential legacy of mak- ous. While real Republican can- ing promises he can’t keep. didates have their sights set on Along with the rest of Amer- the White House, the implica- ica, Trump is unsure of his po- tions of Trump’s presidency are litical beliefs. He was recently by far the most serious. Risk- called a “chameleon, having ing the election of a politically held contradictory positions on inexperienced wealth-monger, various issues over the years as America could be embarrassed it suits him” by conservatively- Trump shows how many votes he deserves to get in the on an international stage by this biased Fox News. Trump has Republican primary election. Photo courtesy of cnn.com Golden Lines 3 opinionsOctober 30, 2015

The declassified high school survival guide (Your results may vary) Bal- career. Mitchell has found use the online quizzes. Also, heart of social life during ju- Also, try to keep up with ance: this this year “harder than eighth don’t fall asleep in class,” Po- nior year. “We all understand your grades. Even though word epito- grade,” but that doesn’t com- lous said. Try to remember that it’s a hard year, so we’re trying many students apply early ac- mizes the pare to the level of difficulty for you’re taking a college level to help each other,” Corso ex- ceptance, it’s still very possible ideal life the next three years. course, so cut yourself some plained. that you could be deferred to of a high The most important thing slack if you don’t get the grade While people dread this regular decision. This means school stu- to remember is that you’re a you want. year, try to realize the numer- that first semester grades now dent. Try- freshman. Freshmen should re- Grow closer with your ous resources around to help. become just as important as KATHERINE KLINGER ing to deal spect upperclassmen and their friends, take your work seri- You have counselors, tutors, those from junior year. A col- Editor-in-Chief with home- teachers, wear their uniforms ously and try to enjoy yourself teachers and a senior class lege can also retract your ac- work, friends, family and ex- correctly and take regular because you still have quite the who’s been through it all before ceptance because of bad grades tracurricular activities is often a trips to their lockers. (Despite journey left. right at your fingertips. Take either semester. difficult task for high school stu- popular belief, no one likes Juniors advantage of any help offered When seniors submit their dents with only eight hours out- getting decked by a backpack It probably became appar- because you probably need it. applications, they often have side of school (assuming people full of books in the hall.) Fresh- ent by the first day that this is Seniors the desire for the year to end as ACTUALLY get eight hours of man year is about experiences, the hardest year in high school. Take a deep breath because quickly as possible, but this can sleep each night). so don’t be afraid to try new I consider this to be one of the you’re almost done. Only two be a dangerous wish. We only While you may be over- things and find your niche. best and worst years because so- things matter now: college and have a limited time left, so live whelmed with everything, good Sophomores cial life peaks but so does work- graduation. in the moment and enjoy every and bad, that high school has to Sophomore year is the set- load. College deadlines are all day. Before you know it, every- offer, plenty of people success- tling year. You’re not new any- College stays on the mind of about timing. Most of the stress thing will be over. fully made their way through more, but you’re also a long juniors as they know this is the roots itself in feeling rushed. Every year in high school this four-year maze. Here are a way from graduation. The determining year for grades, Senior Maria Castro advised, offers different challenges and few tips for each grade on how workload increases but not by and teachers don’t make it easy. “You should manage your time benefits. While it may be over- to survive this jungle. much, and your friend group is “All of them [the classes] are wisely, so you have time to get whelming at times, you will sur- Freshmen pretty solid. Sophomore Nick hard,” junior Caroline Corso everything done.” vive. “New” is the best way to de- Poulos found this to be true. explained, even mentioning the scribe freshman year. You go to “I’ve grown tighter with my difficulty of her theology class, a new school, with new experi- friends,” Poulos explained. which typically isn’t a source of ences, new friends and a new While this might not be the academic stress. Her hardest You probably don’t schedule. Don’t let this excite- hardest year in high school, the classes are history and physics. ment distract you too much be- changes accompanied by it can She suggested, “Read the book deserve that trophy cause freshman grades actually be difficult and overwhelming. for history. For physics, there’s Partici- that is rooted in egotism and matter. Many seniors say they Many students get their license no hope.” pation (n.): pride. wish they had done better their as they turn 16, and the test be- Physics does create confu- the action Impressionable young chil- freshman year after calculating comes a major source of anxi- sion for most students in any of taking dren are now under the as- their GPA for college applica- ety. In reality, the test is fairly level. If possible, take physics part in sumption that they should be tions. simple. You should be able to your senior year because your something. rewarded for putting forth Freshman Demarcus Mitch- pass it on the first or second GPA has the most weight sec- Wow, con- little to no effort at all. If that’s ell recognized this in his English try. Don’t stress too much over ond semester junior year. With gratula- the case, why should any player class. “You have to keep up with this because the worst-case sce- that being said, physics does tions! You feel the need to strive for im- your work and be a lot more re- nario is taking the test again. come easily to some people, so TAYLOR CORLEY Staff Writer showed provement when he or she is sponsible. Stay organized and This is also the first year don’t be too afraid of the class. up, do you treated no differently than the do the assignments,” Mitchell that you can take an AP class Whether you’re in all AP want a trophy? Well according kid playing with grass in the advised. in World History. Poulos has classes or all CP classes, every to the new wussified America, outfield? With that being said, try to found this class difficult but junior knows the struggle their that’s all it takes to earn an This condescending award enjoy this year because it will be discovered the best way to get classmates are going through. award: just show up. was created to coddle the ego of the easiest of your high school through it. “When you study, Corso believes that this is at the A few months ago, Pitts- players who just simply joined burgh Steelers linebacker the team, and it diminishes James Harrison posted a pic- those whose efforts deserve to We aren’t doing enough ture on Instagram expressing be acknowledged. Participation his disapproval in his son's trophies take away the value in participation trophies. He said, striving to be greater and work- “These trophies will be given ing to push yourself beyond to stop Christian genocide back until they EARN a real your best. I read Middle East. With the help stop these acts of evil. trophy.” Why is it that we aren’t the news of the internet, their reign of We have concrete evidence Some may say Harrison was given participation trophies every day, terror is reaching vulnerable that ISIS is committing geno- in the wrong and that he was at our high school sports ban- too tough on his kids, but I, quets? Is it because we’re old and every people across the world and cide, but what have we done on the other hand, completely enough to accept the fact that time I do, radicalizing them to commit about it? We are loosely com- agree with the lesson he was there are people in the world what I see acts of terrorism as a lone wolf. mitting airstrikes on posi- trying to teach. who are better than us? Shield- angers me And unfortunately, it isn’t tions, but this hasn’t stopped The concept that everyone ing the next generation from to my core. just a genocide of Christians. them as they continue on their should receive a trophy has this harsh reality and blinding AUSTIN SCHLUETER As a mem- Anyone who does not drink genocidal march across the Staff Writer bubbled over into the main- them with ribbon after ribbon ber of the their poisonous ideology of Middle East. stream. Trophies and awards and medal after medal will not STAND club and as someone extremist Sunni Islam is sub- As Mr. Ruggiero said in are now handed out at random make the message any less true: who studies the Holocaust jected to some of the worst class this semester, “They are and they’ve lost their value. Your best isn’t always good and other genocides in Mr. human rights violations since in many ways more danger- The promising, standout ath- enough. Dennis Ruggiero’s Holocaust the Rwandan Genocide in the ous than the Nazis. The Nazis letes on the team, the ones who No amount of participa- course, I can say that it is a 1990s. were willing to kill for their put in 110% effort and dedica- tion trophies can protect kids fact that Christians are being I see these atrocities re- ideas, but these guys are will- tion, are no longer recognized from the ineludible challenges slaughtered in droves by the ported in the mainstream me- ing to die for them.” as special. and disappoints they will face Islamic State. dia (although not to the extent After the Holocaust, the Today's society is already later in life. They are spoiled Crucifixion, slavery, be- that they should be), but what world said “never again” yet too entitled and if you ask me, with the impression that even headings and mass executions I don’t understand is why these things have happened these participation trophies do their slightest attempts should are just some of what ISIS is most of the world is standing again and again and again nothing more than encourage be glorified, and that’s just not doing to non-believers in the by, barely doing anything to continued on pg. 5 an absurd perspective of life how life works. Golden Lines 4 Octobernews 30, 2015 Peer assistance programs provide academic and technology help

ZACK RAMIREZ seek out the teacher whose said. Staff Writer class they are having difficul- To get involved with this As students in a rigorous ties in. “If students can solve organization, the group hosts college preparatory environ- the problem with their teach- open meetings Thursday ment, we sometimes struggle er, then great! Teachers have mornings in room 303 at 7:30 in a few of our tougher cours- all the power!” Klinger said. am. es. We rely on our teachers to In only its second year of “We’re always welcoming help us when our grades start existence, more than 70 stu- new members. Once I got in- to slip, but sometimes that dents are currently receiving volved I knew it was the per- breakthrough moment when help through the service, and fect fit for me,” Druss said. we finally understand a con- the NHS expects the program A popular new program cept comes from one of our to gradually increase each se- this year is the Writing Center, very own classmates. mester. which provides students with St. Pius X offers three pro- Another program that pro- writing help in all areas, from grams where students can take vides student assistance is the science labs to college essays. their knowledge and mastery IT Help Desk, which offers Led by English teachers of a subject and pass it on to technology support to both Mrs. Melissa Page and Mrs. other classmates. students and faculty. From Lindsay Dent as well as a Sponsored by the National dead batteries to internal cell- group of highly qualified stu- Honor Society, the NHS Tu- phone issues, the IT Help dents, the Writing Center is toring program provides one- Desk can solve most problems. open every Tuesday from 3:15 on-one peer assistance to all “Even issues we personally pm to 4:45 pm in either room grades in all subjects. Students cannot solve, the professionals 208 or 209. can request a short-term tutor [St. Pius technology specialists] Recently, the program has Student members of the IT Help Desk are available through- for help with one particular are always there for backup,” aided many seniors with col- unit or concept or a long-term said senior Noah Druss, who lege essays. out the day to help both students and faculty with techno- tutor for the duration of the is the co-president of the IT “I was pleasantly surprised logical problems. Stop by the library to get assistance, or entire semester. Help Desk along with Junior and overjoyed that the upper- email the group at [email protected] Students can sign up for Paul Reichling. classmen were taking advan- help through the NHS Tu- Business and computer tage of the Center while doing making the right revisions in and you need help, you don’t toring program on the Dean science teacher Mrs. Ash- the common app or other ap- the essay,” have to struggle through the of Students Haiku page. The ley Wright and Instructional plications,” senior Sally Smith The Writing Center also semester alone. In addition google form is sent directly to Technology coordinator Dr. said. posts information about writ- to seeking help from teachers, NHS Treasurer and head of Marian Rosenberg help mod- The group focuses on devel- ing contests and scholarships there are several student-led the tutoring program, senior erate the club, which includes oping students’ skills by help- on the SPX Writing Center programs on campus whose Katherine Klinger. Klinger eight additional active mem- ing them organize thoughts, Haiku page. sole purpose is to help you. reviews the information will bers. refine ideas and properly When school gets tough then assigns a student tutor Students can contact these proofread their work. from NHS. individuals for support or “We strive to help the stu- “We believe our student- information at studenthelp- dents without doing the work to-student tutors are very ben- [email protected]. for the student,” senior Anna NHS kicks off annual eficial to improvements in the “Someone is always avail- Jones said. “Our aim is to classroom,” Klinger said. Stu- able, you just need to come by guide the student so that he dents are encouraged to first the library to see us!” Druss or she is the one editing and food drive in November GABBY BURNS tries, St. Vincent DePaul also Staff Writer provides families in need with Congratulations Governor’s Honors Nominees The National Honor So- financial counseling, tempo- ciety is hosting their annual rary housing, cars, clothing food drive to benefit St. Vin- and other basic needs. cent DePaul November 9-13. As a Catholic school, NHS Alejandra Grijak (Communicative Arts) Students are encouraged members note that participa- Timothy McNulty (Communicative Arts) to bring canned goods and tion in the annual Thanksgiv- other boxed food products to ing food drive is especially Nicholas Poulos (World Language, Latin) NHS members every morn- central to our faith because ing before school outside the we are called to help others. Madeleine Schwab (Visual Arts) Roar Store and in the main As the Bible says in Proverbs Daniel Schwaner (Math) plaza. 19:17, “Whoever cares for the “NHS hopes that with this poor lends to the LORD, who drive, all students will come will pay back the sum in full.” together as a SPX community Last year, there was a to help our fellow brothers shortage of cans and NHS did and sisters in Christ have food not collect as many food items on the table for the holiday as planned, but this year they season,” senior NHS member are determined to collect a Lauren Sill said. record-breaking amount of Sill as well as senior NHS canned goods. Students will members Liane Solomon, also be eligible to win vari- Maggie Weir and Andie Go- ous prizes depending on how mez-Patron are in charge of many items they donate. organizing the food drive. Suggestions for food do- St. Vincent DePaul’s mis- nation items include canned sion is to “join men and soup, vegetables, fruit and women together to grow spir- beans as well as boxes of noo- itually by offering person-to- dles and cereal. NHS students person service to those who encourage everyone to check are needy and suffering in the expiration date of the the tradition of its founder.” food before donating it to the In addition to food pan- food drive. Golden Lines 5 Octobernews 30, 2015 What’s new with Apple? Everything

MEGAN MITTELHAMMER apps is required with a lighter in 4k right now? Will you actu- dated to the new software, and really benefit from spending Staff Writer touch, and a heavier touch al- ally benefit from the new 3D the connection between Apple $99 on a stylus when a standard Take a bite of this, Ma- lows you to completely open an Touch screen? If you can hold devices has been improved and stylus can do most of the same cintosh fans: Apple recently app. out on those things, an iPhone refined. things.” unveiled its new iPhone, the The Touch ID feature on 6 may be a better solution for Developers added privacy The Smart Keyboard, a slick iPhone 6S, along with its new the lock screen of the iPhone you. The price has dropped and security settings that are case and keyboard duo, is also software update, iOS 9.0. The 6S responds faster to your and it’s not an old, slow phone easier to manage with iOS 9 as a new accessory from Apple. company’s commercials claim touch. “The fingerprint scan- by any means. If you decide to well as private browsing and The durable case allows you to “the only thing that’s changed ner that allows you to unlock get a new iPhone 6S, it’s not a chatting options. The iCloud take your iPad and ideas wher- is everything,” and St. Pius X your phone faster is my favor- bad idea to wait a little.” Keychain, a feature of iOS 9, ever you want. The keyboard students and faculty put that ite thing about the iPhone 6,” Mr. Foley also encouraged stores all of your user names is also spill and stain resistant, theory to the test. sophomore Tommy Westen- students to check for reviews and passwords for apps and perfect for those who enjoy do- “I love the 3D Touch berger said. from over-eager consumers websites, and you can access ing homework on their device screen!” sophomore Elise The finger print scan al- who bought the phone with- them whenever or wherever while eating a snack. Leicht gushed. Leicht is one lows users to access the things out doing any background re- you need. Freshman Clara Buckley of few St. Pius students to pur- on their phone as well as their search and are now finding is- “Upgrading can mean new said she would buy the Smart chase the phone. The 6S has Apple Pay account. “I like the sues within the phone. features; a faster processor, a Keyboard when it comes out. 3D sensors, a Live Photo fea- ability to access Apple Pay from “Remember, it was within a better camera, more storage “The Smart Keyboard looks ture, and an improved secu- the locked screen,” Westen- month of the iPhone 6 Plus be- space, etc. It can also mean bigger and the keys won’t be rity touch screen. Leicht also berger said. ing released that people start- things that previously worked easily pulled off,” Buckley said. uses the phone’s battery-saving St. Pius Assistant IT Direc- ed having problems with the no longer do as the developers “The Smart Keyboard is better mode. tor Mr. Daniel Foley has done phone bending in their pock- need to rework their code to than other keyboards because it The iPhone’s 3D sensors lots of research on the iPhone ets,” he said. “Give the new run properly on the new device is very thin, durable, and well combine to form one Taptic 6S. Although the phone is a hot device a month or two in the or within the new software,” made. I also think that they Engine. This engine detects the market item right now, waiting hands of the public users and Mr. Foley said. made the keys pretty big, so it’s pressure of your finger on the will benefit you in the long run. let them find these problems so Along with the 6S and iOS 9, easier to use.” touchscreen which then allows “If you’re considering get- that you don’t have to.” two more additions have been “The Smart Keyboard is you to partially or fully open ting an iPhone 6S, compare the The iOS 9 software is also a made to the Apple family that a great idea, especially for an app. “The 3D Touch makes specs of the iPhone 6S and the new advancement to iPhones will be released in November: taking notes in class since it it easier and quicker to use,” iPhone 6,” Mr. Foley said. “Do and iPads. The apps already The Apple Pencil and Smart doesn’t show the touch screen Leicht said. A partial look into you really need to shoot video installed in your phone are up- Keyboard for the iPad Pro. keyboard and gives you more The Apple Pencil is a new screen space to see what you’re stylus designed by Apple execu- working on. Mr. Foley said the Eco Sneakers saves lives tives that expands on the idea problem it has is that it costs of Multi Touch. Apple claims $169 when there are other key- the feeling of using the Apple boards that do the same thing pencil is “instantly familiar.” or have better features for a one pair of shoes at a time The pencil has virtually no lag cheaper price,” Mr. Foley said. SOPHIE BURNETT began several years ago when Guilbeau. between the time you begin to The materials that make up the Staff Writer the founder of the organization Partnered with Eco write or draw and the moment case as well as a Smart Connec- Have any old tennis shoes was running the Peachtree Road Sneakers, Back on My Feet is it is transferred onto the iPad. tor create a seamless connec- lying around your house that Race and saw a homeless man an organization that works to “The Apple Pencil is a neat tion between the iPad Pro and you don’t need anymore? If sitting alone with no shoes on. create runners in the homeless device but currently lacks sup- the Smart Keyboard, and no so, you can donate them to Eco He gave the man his size 15 shoes communities and change the port from a professional stand charging is required. Sneakers, an organization that and knew that he had made a way they see themselves so they point,” Mr. Foley said. “While Apple has continually blown helps homeless men and women difference in his life. Thus Eco can make real change in their it’s good for taking notes and the minds of people every- get back on their feet. Sneakers was born. lives. Ms. Guilbeau said there doodling, a professional illus- where, and their high-tech in- The group collects gently Spanish teacher and head will be a separate drive starting trator doesn’t have access to ventions lead the race for cut- used shoes and shares them with girls cross country coach Ms. in November for Back on my Apps that are good enough to ting-edge technology. the homeless community. Some Debbie Guilbeau, started the Eco Feet collecting winter hats and of these shoes are broken down Sneakers collection at St. Pius X gloves. and used for athletic surfaces at the beginning of the school The Eco Sneakers drive will Christian genocide while others are sent abroad, year. be going on the entire school which creates job opportunities “I became involved with year so there is plenty of time to for those in need. Eco Sneakers through a group donate. The donation process (continued from pg. 3) Eco Sneakers originally called Back on My Feet” said Ms. for students and faculty at St. with not much interference we can spread awareness of the Pius is easy: Simply drop off from the outside world. Start- evil occurring in ISIS territory. your gently used sneakers at ing a war in Iraq was a mistake, We can not only read and watch one of the bins located in room but it was also a mistake to pull news reports about the Geno- 217 and room 304. Once a bin our military out of the country. cide, but we can inform our is full, a representative from Eco It left a power vacuum, which friends and families as well. Sneakers will come to Pius and ISIS subsequently filled and be- “I believe most of the stu- pick up the shoes. gan committing mass atrocities. dents at Pius are aware of the “There are around 100 pairs The UN must get togeth- unrest in the Middle East, but so far but we need more” Ms. er and send in a peacekeep- the majority probably does not Guilbeau said. She gives a lot ing force to secure the Middle understand the scope and com- of credit to freshman Steven East. If we intend to protect plications of the issue,” said Se- Seramur who has already human life, then we should nior Anna Jones, a STAND club donated several pairs. actively seek out chances to do member. “I would highly en- Eco Sneakers and Back on so. Worldwide leaders need to courage people to become more My Feet are two organizations band together and stop these well informed on these issues, that are truly making a difference acts of barbaric violence from whether that means turning on in the world, and everyone happening again. the news more often, listening Eco Sneakers is an organization that uses gently worn at St. Pius has the chance to On a local level, what can we to a little NPR, or even coming shoes to help the homeless community in an environmen- get involved with the simple do as high school students? First to the SPX STAND club. Soon donation of their used sneakers and foremost, we can pray for it will be our generation’s prob- tally friendly way. Photo courtesy of www.ecosneakers.org or winter hats and gloves. the victims of terror. Second, lem to deal with.” Golden Lines 6 centerspreadOctober 30, 2015 the scary truth what is your favorite halloween candy? 22 million number of Americans who will dress up their *Poll results based on pets for halloween survey of 100 (according to the National Retail Federation) random SPX students M’s & Kit-Kats Snickers M Starburst Cups Butter Peanut Reese’s Lollipops 3 15 15 15 21 31

Amount that Americans plan to spend for Halloween in 2015 $6.9 billion (according to the National Retail Federation) How do you carve your pumpkin? Scary: 39% Don’t Carve: 21% Designs: 20% Happy: 20% Golden Lines

centerspreadOctober 30, 2015 7 about halloween

WHat do you do on Halloween?

Do you like haunted houses? Yes 78 Go to Parties:11 watch 63% No movies trick-or-treat: 23% 22 Watch movies: 11% Give out candy: 3% 32.1% of celebrants will $2.2 Billion start halloween is spent on candy annually shopping before (according to the National Retail Federation) october 1st (according to the National Retail Federation) 46.7% percentage of americans that decorate their homes and yards for halloween (according to the National Retail Federation) Golden Lines 8 featuresOctober 30, 2015

LIONTRACKS SPX offers helping hand to Cristo Rey Upcoming SARAH VAN DUSER Melissa Beam, who left St. Pius While explaining how she importance of helping those in Events Staff Writer last spring to teach at Cristo made the decision to leave St. need, and willingly volunteer Students often find that Rey. Pius and teach at Cristo Rey, their time to benefit others balancing the workload of Working as a team, the Ms. Beam said, “When I first outside the St. Pius community. Nov. 1: Open House a high school curriculum, group packed multiple boxes read about the mission of the Although the school !:00 - 4:00 p.m.; after-school athletics and an of books into elevators and school, I knew it was something only has a freshman and Winter Uniform intensive work study program unloaded them upstairs in I wanted to be a part of. I also sophomore class right now, Begins very strenuous, and no one Cristo Rey classrooms. like how they find a way to they hope to add a grade knows this better than the “All of the teachers were make a Catholic education each year. The school will be Nov. 3: Catholicism freshmen and sophomores at so happy to be there and affordable for more families.” moving into a new building Series @ Young Cristo Rey Jesuit High School it’s a good environment for Beam also said she next year in the Midtown area, Center/Library, 7:00 in Atlanta. people to learn. The students appreciates the opportunity and with the continued help of pm Similar to St. Pius X, looked willing to work hard, to go to Mass at both schools St. Pius students and faculty, Cristo Rey provides a college too,” Kelly stated. “Anything and be in an environment Cristo Rey will be able to Nov. 4: Archdiocesan preparatory, Catholic involving Ms. Beam is bound that is about more than just an make a difference in the lives Junior Pilgrimage education, but the school also to succeed!” Kelly added with academic education. of deserving students through requires students to work five a laugh. St. Pius students and the opportunity of Catholic Nov. 6: Late Start, 8:40 am, full work days each month The St. Pius football team teachers recognize the education. Pep Rally Schedule; Mission at a local business. Through has volunteered at Cristo Rey Trip Spaghetti Dinner the Corporate Work Study the past two summers. “The Fundraiser @ Cafe, 5:00 pm Program (CWSP), students’ summer before my junior earnings from their hard work year we moved desks and Nov. 7: SAT @ SPX pays for part of their school furniture around to help set up tuition that otherwise would classrooms,” senior offensive Nov. 9-13: NHS Food Drive be too expensive. lineman Chris McNulty stated. The St. Pius community has “Last year, we moved books Nov. 11: Morning of the Arts had a strong presence at the from Pius and delivered them school since it opened in 2014. to the school.” Nov. 13: AP Bio Field Trip; At the end of last school year, Ms. Beam’s transition from Late Start, 8:40 am; All for example, students donated St. Pius to Cristo Rey has gone School Mass, XLM schedule textbooks and school supplies smoothly so far. “Some days to Cristo Rey. I only teach four classes, but Nov. 14: AP Bio Field Trip Over the summer, seniors some days I teach five,” Ms. Maud Kelly and Sally Smith, Beam said. While her teaching Nov. 15: AP Bio Field Trip; English teacher Mrs. Jan day may be longer, every day is A Cristo Rey student attends an all-school mass on Collier and members of Children’s Play Matinee, a different schedule. “I have to campus in Midtown Atlanta. The Jesuit high school 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm the Golden Lions football plan my week of lessons much program met with former St. differently than I’m used to,” opened last year and includes intensive corporate work Nov. 16: Athletic Association Pius chemistry teacher Ms. she added. study program. Picture courtesy of cristoreyatlanta.org Meeting, 6:00 pm Nov. 18: Mother’s Prayer Student by day, monster by night Group, 8:30 am

Nov. 20: Late Start, 8:40 Netherworld Haunted House features senior Kelly Shanahan am, Special Short Assembly GABBY BURNS Shanahan works as a character has suddenly appeared out of “Most of the preparation Schedule Staff Writer actress at Netherworld and nowhere. is personal,” Shanahan said. Senior Kelly Shanahan pulls spends her evenings prowling While Shanahan does most “The haunted house is very Nov. 21: Market Place @ into a dark parking lot, enters a through pumpkins and creepy of the scaring, sometimes her hot. Having to be agile the SPX, 9:00 am; Saturday back room of a large warehouse animatronics as she hunts for victims actually scare her. whole night, surprisingly, takes School, 3:00 pm and begins her mutation. hopeless souls. Terrified people often forget a lot of stretching and drinking Preparing for the night doesn’t While most of us have been that the characters inside water.” Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving take long as she covers her face through a haunted house at the haunted house are still As the clock strikes 10:30 Holidays--No School in costume makeup and slips least once, being on the other human beings just disguised pm, Shanahan’s shift finally into a long, tattered coat. side as a character is a totally in costumes and masks, she comes to an end. The lights go Nov. 30: Teacher Workday-- “Places!” is shouted on the different experience. explained. on inside the haunted house, No School for Students intercom and Shanahan gets “You have a lot of power,” “Some of the patrons are and she throws off her coat and into position. The lights go off, Shanahan said because she nice and get scared and laugh,” washes her make-up down the Dec. 1: Advent by the gates open and she quietly knows exactly where the Shanahan said. “Some are drain. When she arrives home, Candlelight, 7:00 pm lurks in the darkness waiting scariest props and characters joking around or rude, but the once frightening scarecrow to pounce at just the right are scattered throughout the others can be scary or even hit puts on cozy pajamas, munches Dec. 2: Christmas Concert, moment. haunted house, but she still me out of fear.” on a snack and eventually 7:00 pm During the day, Shanahan admitted that sometimes “it can Open every night in heads to bed. is known for her charming and be very nerve-racking.” October, Shanahan’s fall When she wakes up the Nov. 3: Christmas Concert, bubbly personality, but tonight Shanahan said that once evenings are typically very busy next morning, she puts on her 7:00 pm; Santa Pictures she will cross over to the dark a group of people enter her at her no-so-typical after-school plaid skirt, senior sweatshirt During Lunch Periods side and strike fear into the territory, she stands still job. When she got the job at the and saddle shoes. Students hearts of her victims. and watches as they become end of the summer, Shanahan and teachers at school see the Netherworld Haunted distracted by the gruesome and said she expected to have more petite and charming Shanahan House is a popular destination spooky setting. As the group duties with helping to set up laughing in the hallways at for St. Pius X students cautiously looks around, she props and other decorations school, but when darkness falls throughout the month of slips right in front of them and inside Netherworld, but since she will return to Netherworld October, and this year they may she is greeted with ear-piercing she is a performer she’s just to begin her mutation and run into one of their very own screams when they finally turn told what to wear, where to be strike fear into the hearts of her classmates and not even know it. and realize that a scary figure and when to do the scaring. prey all over again. Golden Lines 9 featuresOctober 30, 2015 Countdown is on for 5 teachers preparing to say “I do”

HANNAH JONES right now because they have reception site was her first pri- Staff Writer everything almost done, but fi- ority, but that has turned out to Love fills the halls of St. Pius nalizing the guest list is proving be tougher than it sounds. X as Cupid’s arrow has struck to be a difficult task because of “Apparently, everyone in five faculty members: athletic Schmitty. Atlanta wants to get married at trainer Mr. Gary Schmitt, math “Schmitt invites every per- the same time,” Ms. Bruckert teacher Ms. Sara Geiger, so- son he sees!” Ms. Geiger ex- said when talking about strug- cial studies teacher Ms. Allison claimed. gling to find an open date at Bruckert, guitar teacher Mr. Unlike Ms. Geiger who has various churches and venues. Brion Kennedy and Director almost completed the planning Not all wedding stress, of Campus Ministry Ms. Gayle process, the newly engaged however, comes after the en- Ohrenberger. Ms. Bruckert is just beginning. gagement. For Mr. Kennedy, Each of these lovebirds got Her fiancé’s infamous proposal it started leading up to the engaged this year. The buzz during 6th period lunch had proposal itself when he had to of their upcoming weddings is the students in an uproar, and keep the ring a secret. fun but the major planning for the excitement is hard to avoid. “The ring box was so big. It their big day also comes with a “Being engaged is fun! Ev- was hard to keep it from her,” to-do list a mile long, and these eryone is excited for you, and said Mr. Kennedy. faculty members have a lot on the enthusiasm is contagious!” Not only did he have to their plates. Ms. Bruckert exclaimed. hide the ring, but he also had With their wedding less In the midst of the hugs and to conceal his own nerves and Schmitty and Ms. Geiger celebrate their engagement in than three months away, Ms. well wishes she has been re- excitement. Acting yourself in Geiger and Schmitty are mak- ceived, Ms. Bruckert has found a stressful situation is not eas- Mexico over spring break. There are currently five St. ing final adjustments. They time to start the long planning ily done, especially in front of Pius faculty members who are engaged and will get mar- said their stress is minimal process. Finding a church and continued on pg. 10 ried in 2016. Photo courtesy of Ms. Sara Geiger Celebrities sway purchases of St. Pius X students

MEGAN MITTELHAMMER ick plays tennis, Williams’s ad they can say ‘Look, we have the preparing for the new season and perfect for this brand of Staff Writer doesn’t have him convinced. number one tennis player in with the top Under Armor shoes.” Many famous celebrities The commercial is supposed the world,’” Frederick said. products. Swift is also featured in ads have recently become market- to target all sports fans, but ten- Another company has re- His refrain “Every single on websites and magazines for ing tools for well-known com- nis players in particular have a leased a commercial featuring day” suggests his recent return the shoes. The ads are targeted panies. Tennis-pro Serena special place in their heart for actor James Franco and singer after he was almost suspended to raise women’s equality and Williams, actor James Franco Williams. She recently came off Lenny Kravitz to promote the for the deflate gate in which the female empowerment. and musician Lenny Kravitz, of a semi-final loss at the U.S. new video game Guitar Hero Patriots were cited for deflating “I believe Taylor is the best star football quarterback Tom Open to an almost unknown Live, which comes out October their footballs. role model to use. Not just be- Brady and singer Taylor Swift player from Italy, Roberta Vin- 20. “When any player is ac- cause I am a die hard Swiftie, are all featured in food, cloth- ci. The commercial begins with cused and found guilty of il- but because of the facts,” Train ing, and electronic commercials Despite her loss, Frederick Franco and Kravitz jamming legally increasing his or her said. “She has always been an for popular brands. doesn’t think Williams should out together at home using performance, the athlete and independent woman when it These products sound great be replaced. “I like Serena be- Guitar Hero Live. They are everything he endorses will suf- comes to her career. She always and are endorsed by powerful cause she brings a different terrible and the new live crowd fer,” said senior wide receiver writes her own music, decides people, but is the average St. aspect to the game. She’s some- feature boos them, however, to- Michael Bresnahan. “But, es- what she wears on stage, and Pius X student swayed to pur- what controversial but that’s wards the end of the commer- pecially in the case of a veteran has broken records in the mu- chase the products based on good in some ways,” Frederick cial they begin to get better and Hall of Famer, the damage is sic industry.” the famous people who market said. have a fun time. minimal as Brady has proven to The tagline “Ladies first them? People have been drinking “I love the commercial. I be an upstanding guy through- since 1916” is featured on all of Junior Zachary Frederick Gatorade for a long time, and think it’s hilarious and it tar- out his years in the NFL. As the ads, as well as female em- isn’t. “I wouldn’t buy the Ga- their ads have featured other gets people of all ages to buy Brady alone can do, he has powerment slogans and other torade because Serena is in the sports icons over the years, the game. You’re never too old managed to maintain both his female artists who provided the commercial,” Frederick said. including Derek Jeter and Mi- or too young to rock and roll,” focus and fans despite this con- backdrops for the ads. “I’d buy it because I like Ga- chael Jordan. Frederick thinks said sophomore Joseph Manzo, troversy.” “There are definitely many torade. But I did like the his- Gatorade is lucky to have Wil- who is a guitar player himself. Bresnahan believes that the women in this world who are tory the commercial gave about liams as a supporter. “It estab- Franco and Kravitz are used controversial subject that Brady just as amazing role models Serena.” Even though Freder- lishes their credibility because to help sell Guitar Hero’s new poses will place Under Armor and could have been the sup- product since they are both in a positive light. “Under Ar- porter for Keds. Honestly, Tay- prominent individuals in the mor wisely starred Tom Brady lor should not be replaced,” music business. in this commercial because of Train stated. “She teaches her “Together I think they both his popularity and controver- fans, myself included, how to be make the ad humorous exciting sial state. As they say, there is strong and be yourself and not to watch. I think it’s also be- no such thing as bad press,” care what people think of you, cause they seemed like people Bresnahan said. and I think that’s really cool.” from different worlds to me if Even singer Taylor Swift So, whether you immediate- I looked at them side-by-side,” has made some girls’ wildest ly rush to the store to buy these Manzo said. “Kravitz and Fran- dreams: putting her own spin new products or wait until you co create this atmosphere of on the Keds shoe. The 25-year- salvage some loose change to good vibes that lures me into old pop sensation is the new make the purchase, smart com- wanting to purchase the game.” spokeswoman for Keds and has panies know how to cater to New England Patriots quar- created a special line of her own you. They use well-known and terback Tom Brady has also “I love Keds! The shoes are sometimes controversial stars to gotten in on the action of pro- so comfortable and affordable,” pack a deal breaking punch to Lenny Kravitz and James Franco are featured in the new moting new items, such as Un- said sophomore Sarah Train. the consumer, hoping they’ve der Armor clothing. Perfect for “[Swift’s] fashion sense is really convinced you to buy their out- Guitar Hero Live commercial. Image courtesy of paste- the fall season, his commercial shown through her line. Her standing product endorsed by magazine.com stars many versions of himself style is really unique and classy your favorite celebrity. Golden Lines 10 sports October 30, 2015 JUNGLE Upcoming ROARS Do you know where you are? Athletic Events

Oct. 30: Varsity Football vs. Stone Mountain High You’re in the Jungle, baby! School @ Avondale CHRIS MCNULTY Stadium, 7:30 pm Staff Writer Oct. 31: Winter As white powder flies high sports picture day into the air, cheers for the boys I, 7:30 am in blue and gold grow louder and louder. Hundreds of pas- Nov. 2: Winter sionate students are packed sports picture together in the concrete day II, 3:00 pm, stands anxiously awaiting the Swimming and Diving Team opening kickoff at George B. Tournament @ Home, 3:00 Maloof stadium. The stadium pm lights are dim compared to the overwhelming school spirit Nov. 5: Wrestling team par- that is on full display in the ent meeting all levels, 6:30 student section. Welcome to pm the Jungle. “There’s nothing like play- Nov. 6: Football vs. Redan @ ing in front of all our friends. Home (Senior Night), 7:30 It gets us hype,” junior football The Jungle tosses flour high into the air just before kickoff against Marist. The flour pm player Grant Holloman said. The Jungle is made up of toss is a tradition that students do before every home game. Photo courtesy of senior Nov. 7: Competition Cheer- mostly upperclassmen, but Carolann Stout leading @ Kennesaw Moun- when each grade is in atten- Jungle, making Cerniglia’s job and their muscles ache at the ten find it difficult to play in tain High School, 8:00 am, dance and participates, the as theme leader a little more end of each game. such a rowdy and raucous en- Swimming and Diving @ student body creates an atmo- difficult. “It has been so much fun vironment. Marist, 10:00 am, Boys’ and sphere that the players love. “I pick the themes mostly to be a leader of the Jungle. It “It was special to be able Girls’ Cross Country State The Jungle has been a tra- based on tradition or I try to is an opportunity to come to- to compete for your friends Meet @ Carrollton Elemen- dition at St. Pius for a long base the theme off of what the gether as a student body, show and represent your school on tary School, 12:00 pm time. This year the torch has cheerleaders’ banner looks our pride in our school, and the court,” head boys’ basket- been passed on to seniors Rafi like,” Cerniglia said. “The cheer on our Golden Lions,” ball coach and former St. Pius Nov 11: Softball and Volley- Andino and Savannah Cerni- hardest part is getting the said Cerniglia. player Aaron Parr said. “I love ball Banquet, 6:00 pm glia to help carry on the pas- word of the theme out. I give After the football season, seeing how our players feed sion, energy and creativity that it to Feven Mussie (2016 Class The Jungle will bring its tra- off of the energy of our stu- Nov. 13: Competition Cheer- defines the Jungle. President), and she sends a dition and school spirit over dent section.” leading Meet @ Columbus “We feed off of the guys Remind 101 to the seniors.” to the gym to cheer on both So at the next sporting Civic Center [football team] and we feel like Family is one of the defin- the boys’ and girls’ basketball event at St. Pius, be a part of Nov. 14: Competition Cheer- they feed off of us,” Andino ing characteristics of the SPX teams. tradition. You’ll know where leading Meet @ Columbus said. “The Jungle is like a huge community. The pride of our Nicknamed the “X-Dome,” you are once you enter the Civic Center, Wrestling @ family. We are behind the guys family beats within the hearts the environment of the gym student section. You’ll know Holy Innocence, 7:00 am, through thick and thin.” of every Jungle member as gives a special energy to the you’re in the right spot. You’ll JV Boys and Girls Basketball The football season creates they cheer with so much en- Jungle. Fans sit so close to the be in the Jungle, baby. vs. Columbia High School @ a crazy atmosphere for the thusiasm that their lungs burn court that opposing teams of- Home, 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm Faculty engagements Nov. 17: Wrestling vs. South Gwinnett @ Home, 5:30 pm, (continued from pg. 9) Freshman Boys’, JV Boys’ one who knows you best, and port if Ms. Geiger saw the ring. Congratulations to the and JV Girls’ Basketball vs. Mr. Kennedy admitted he had Different from many brides, Harrison High School @ a hard time playing it cool. “It Ms. Ohrenberger is more fo- Harrison High School, 4:30, 2015 Boys’ Soccer Team is hard to act natural when cused on planning for her mar- 7:30, 6:00 pm, Varsity Boys’ something is up,” Mr. Kennedy riage rather than for her wed- and Girls’ Basketball vs. said. ding. Arabia Mountain @ Arabia Schmitty was also nervous “We didn't want to get Mountain before he proposed in Mexico, caught up in just planning for Nov. 18: Swimming and Div- especially when airport secu- a wedding when it is even more SIMA FAB 50 ing vs. Marist @ Marist, 5:30 rity almost ruined his surprise: important to plan for a mar- pm He set off the metal detectors, riage,” said Ms. Ohrenberger. and security pulled him aside Ms. Ohrenberger has found Nov. 19: Freshman Boys’ to search his bag, the same bag a way to focus on what is really National Champions Basketball vs. Riverwood where the ring was hidden. important: faith and family. High School @ Home, 4:30 “The only thing going Her dad’s diagnosis of brain pm, JV Boys’ and JV Girls’ through my mind was ‘oh cancer earlier this summer and Basketball vs. Chamblee crap!’ The idea was not to pro- recent passing has helped to High School @ Home, 7:30 pose in the TSA checkpoint keep her grounded. “We have and 6:00 pm line,” Schmitty said. come to see that each moment Luckily for Schmitty that is a gift,” Ms. Ohrenberger said. Region and State Champions did not happen, and he was Despite the stress, their able to surprise her a few days wedding days will come and go, 22-0-0 later on their vacation, but he and next year each couple will 18 shutouts was prepared to drop down on begin their new lives as hus- one knee right there in the air- band and wife. Golden Lines 11 Octobersports 30, 2015 “Play like a girl” has new meaning for two students TAYLOR CORLEY as well as seven players in “Typically, the stereo- put myself out there,” Farn- ally understand you or Staff Writer the water at all times. type is that girls are slower sworth said. take you seriously. You The term “like a girl” Although the thought and weaker than boys and Their gender does not have to work twice as has been used for decades of playing with boys cannot meet the expected matter to the male athletes hard to prove to them as the biggest insult to- may seem intimidating standards required to play,” on the team and the girls that you can do it, that wards one's athletic ability to some people, it does Benoit said. “Other teams were welcomed with open you can play just as well thanks to none other than nothing but encourage underestimate me and other arms. as they can,” Farnsworth “The Sandlot’s” very own these two empowered fe- girls, but they quickly realize “I support building the said. Hamilton Porter. male athletes. that appearances are deceiv- team the team from every The workouts and vig- But women in sports “I actually like being ing,” angle. When I am compet- orous conditioning are today, especially female one of the only girls be- She and Farnsworth con- ing I show no preference to- tailored towards male athletes here at St. Pius X, cause I get to play co-ed tinue to break through ste- wards whether they get the players. “But hey, that are defying society's stereo- which is more physical- reotypical barriers and show job done,” said junior Nate only makes me a better types a proving this state- ly challenging, “Benoit everyone that gender does Grum. player!” Benoit said. ment to in fact be a major said. “The boys tend to not hold them back. “I think when I first be- Both the male and fe- compliment. be faster and stronger, “I think that being a part gan playing, the guys took male team members play St. Pius does not cur- and playing in the guy’s of the team sort of shows it easy on me because I was each game with one goal rently have girls’ water league makes me a better others that girls can play new. They definitely don’t in mind, to win, and re- polo team, but two brave player.” contact sports and be tough now!” Benoit exclaimed. cently Benoit and Farn- souls, junior Carolina Ben- Farnsworth agreed. “I instead of conforming to so- “They’re a great group of sworth helped their team oit and sophomore Han- actually don't mind be- ciety's mold of what women guys though, and I am re- place third in the state nah Farnsworth, dare to ing one of the only girls at should be or should do,” ally lucky to have them as tournament. This rank- join the boy’s water polo all. The boys mess around Benoit said. my teammates because I ing could not have been team as the only girls. with us all the time and Both girls use the sport as know they’ve always got my achieved without efforts Benoit said that “there practice is never boring. a way to express themselves back.” from all teammates, male just simply isn’t enough I'm able to learn a lot of and their love for the sport. Sometimes being the and female alike. interest” for a sport that techniques from them, “I love water polo because it only female players on the See, don’t you wish you is requires so much physi- and they push me to do is a way to show who I am team comes with a few chal- could “play like a girl?” cal contact and aggression better,” she said. and that I'm not afraid to lenges. “The guys don't re- Winter sports teams ready to pursue state titles MAX LONG habbing and wrestling all 2015 outlook: “We obviously Staff Writer offseason and can’t wait have big shoes to fill after los- The winter sports sea- to get out there and win a ing Asia Durr last year, but son is right around the cor- state championship.” we’ve all been working hard ner, and athletes have been Key matchups: Westmin- all offseason to get back to the preparing for their season ster (Jan. 12) and Marist level we were at before” se- for several months with (Dec. 5, Jan. 20). Chamblee nior Hannah Jones said. “We workouts and condition- and Arabia Mountain in have some young players that ing. Each of the four winter the area duals (Jan. 9) are should contribute in big ways sports teams have experi- other tough region compe- to help us hopefully win the enced immense success in tition. region and state.” recent years and are eager Players to watch: Senior Han- to achieve much of the same Swimming & Diving nah Jones, junior Leah Mid- this season. Last season: The girls’ dleton and sophomore Macey swim team finished as state Carson Wrestling runners-up; junior diver Key Matchups: Marist (Jan. Last season: Came in 12th Grant Summers finished 5, Feb. 5) and Redan (Dec. 18 place in the state tourna- third in the state and Feb. 2). ment. Last season also fea- 2015 outlook: “We should tured the highest finish of have another successful Boys’ Basketball any SPX team ever in the and exciting season,” Sum- Last season: Lost to Jones- State Duals. mers said. “We have some boro in the second round of 2015 Outlook: “We had talented freshmen coming the state playoffs three state placers last year in and they’ll help the team 2015 outlook: “Last season’s and we’re looking to place grow and hopefully win a team had the most wins in as a team at state duals this state championship.” school history and graduated year,” junior Jack Marsh Swimmers & Divers to five seniors, but I expect us said. “I’m confident this will watch: Swimmers: Seniors to achieve this again, if not be the first year St. Pius has Faith Heyl, Anna Nowak, more,” senior Christian Mer- ever had a state champion. Johnny Flynn; juniors Dil- rill said. “We have a lot of tal- We came together as a team lon Joiner and Jeffrey Dur- ent and athleticism which will last year by bringing every- mer. make it hard for opposing one to sectionals and making Divers: Senior Alexi Bond- teams to stop us.” it to the state duals.” Cousins and junior Grant Players to watch: Seniors Wrestlers to watch: Seniors Summers. Christian Merrill, Chandler Zack Ramirez, Colin Taylor, Key meets: Early Bird Dive Parks, Ryan Lynch, Jakob Henry Spearman, and Eric Meet (Nov. 7), Marist (Nov. Spitzer, Kerney Lane and ju- 18) and the Metro Atlanta nior Carson Seramur. Long; junior Jack Marsh; Each of the winter sports teams will rely on strong and sophomore Max Spear- Invitational (Jan. 22). Key Matchups: Columbia man. (Dec. 4, Jan. 19), Lithonia performances this season from key upperclassmen. “Everyone’s been in the Girls’ Basketball (Dec. 12, Jan. 29), Marist (Jan. (Clockwise from top left: senior Hannah Jones, junior weight room all summer,” Last season: Lost to Buford 5, Feb. 5) and Blessed Trinity Grant Summers, senior Kerney Lane and senior Zack Marsh said. “I’ve been re- in the state quarterfinals (Jan. 16). Ramirez. Photos courtesy of Peachtree Portraits Golden Lines 12 backsideOctober 30, 2015 Two students and one teacher are asked a series of random questions... Say What?! Grace Lennon ‘17 Jacob Ruggiero ‘19 Mr. Turner, Social Studies

Name a food that doesn’t go I don’t like cheese Grapes Anything fried well with chocolate or cheese?

Why do you wear socks? Because it’s gross not to To keep your feet warm They make shoes comfortable & it’s cold.

Which Celebrity’s face would Cameron Dallas David Beckham Taylor Swift look best on a pumpkin?

How often are your All day, every day All the time What? What? Never. That’s a girly eyebrows on fleek? question.

Which celebrity probably Kristen Stewart Justin Bieber I don’t know any celebrities. Uh, Katy eats lunch by themselves? Perry.

Sleep with 1,000 cats or wear Sleep with 1,000 cats Sweater because I hate cats A sweater a sweater made of cat fur?

It’s Friday. Where are you? Eating pasta; cross country for life. Football game St. Pius or the doctor

What do you mean? What do I mean? What do I mean? What do I mean?

On a scale of 1-10 how 8 About a 9 and a half because 10 is too 11 would you rate yourself? much Indefinitely, with the right ammunition How long would you I wouldn’t A long time survive in a zombie apocalypse? What is one new item that the way Roar Store should sell? “Gift cards for “Flaming Cheetos” people’s birthdays! -Kelly Shanahan ‘16 - Nina Burwell ‘18 “They Sell EVERYTHING!! -Jakob Spitzer ‘16 “Cat food” -Michael Mulkeen ‘17 “Paint for

Breeze “Starbucks coffee” football games” - Shania Fernandes ‘17 - Grace Buckel ‘17

“Juicy Drop Pops” - Niko Skiouris ‘19 Banter