The WALRUS The time has come, the Walrus said, to talk of many things: Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. - Lewis Carroll

Vol LXVII, No. 2 St. Sebastian’s School November 2013 Junior Class Well Represented at National Honor Society Induction By GREG DEMATTEO ‘16 this more select format, however, school. It attracts kids with great would be unfair to excluded students. moral character, arguably the most & MIKE CALABRO ‘16 We get it: the NHS isn’t important pillar of the NHS. Students The National Honor supposed to be fair; it’s supposed to with great character are inclined to Society Induction Assembly was reward the deserved. That is the rea- lead by example, work hard in school, a huge success this year. Matt son why we don’t have 100% of the and reach out to the community. Ouellette, Henry Finnegan, Chris junior class receiving the honor in the Yes, if inducted students compare Callahan, and Caleb Aldrich spoke first place. Still, it wouldn’t be fair to themselves to their fellow classmates, at the event, all delivering powerful leave out the students who hover just the honor seems insignificant. If they speeches on the four pillars of the above the required 85% grade average talk to their public school comrades, NHS: character, service, leader- because too many kids are meeting however, they will quickly realize the ship, and scholarship. Nevertheless, the criteria honor is a great one. with all great assemblies comes When discussing the stan- As members of the Sr. Evelyn C. even greater controversy, and that dards for the NHS, Mr. Nerbonne Barrett, O.P. Chapter of the National was clearly the case with this one. put it best: “They’re not set by us… Honor Society, these students must Students who weren’t busy being they’re set by the National Honor So- adhere to the four pillars. Whether inspired by the four speeches were ciety.” It is required for an NHS appli- inducted in recent or distant times, most likely sitting in their pews, cant to have a grade average of 85% NHS members are men of out- pondering the question that still or higher. Along with this grade mark, standing character who possess the baffles many to this day: How could applicants submit a personal essay integrity to stand up for what is right, 62 members of the junior class be in which they prove their merit. The always acting morally. Furthermore, inducted into the NHS? student’s advisor also writes a letter National Honor Society members Only a select group of to ensure the validity of the student’s live not for themselves, but rather for students are supposed to be inducted leadership and character. All of these others. When they serve others, NHS into the NHS. Now, it seems a bit components are factored by the NHS members demonstrate the qualities of ridiculous that over 90% of the selection committee. the next pillar—leadership. Leaders junior class was recently inducted And while it may seem odd that among men, they guide each other into this so-called “select” society of 90% of the junior class was recently and help those in need. As leaders scholars. The “honor” of the event inducted, the numbers are much lower with extraordinary character, they is stripped away in some respects. across the United States. In essence, show others how to live. Scholar- The many National Honor Society inductees of 2013 take the oath that is the final step Wouldn’t it make sense to select the reason why this high percentage is ship is the last pillar of the National to their admittance to the group, as admiring parents, students, and faculty watch. a more-choice group of students acceptable is because St. Sebastian’s Honor Society. NHS members are to embody the pillars of the NHS students are exemplary. As Mr. Ner- active and hard working scholars, throughout our school? bonne said, “St. Sebastian’s attracts always seeking ways to challenge Maybe. In many aspects, some of the best kids from the best themselves. ‘The 39 Steps’ Amuses and In- it would make more sense if the towns.” If these students had stayed Bound by character, service, leader- group consisted of fewer members. at their local public high schools, ship, and scholarship, members of the Inductees would feel as if they had there would be no doubt about their National Honor Society can be best spires Awe and Admiration achieved something greater than acceptance into the NHS. To think described by the last sentence of the an expected honor. They would be that we should punish these students Saint Sebastian’s Mission statement: By DESMOND DIGIOVANNI‘14 every year” Lynch ’15, and Peter harming him. In a classic mix-up, held to a higher standard after being for choosing to go to an academically “A moral and just person, a gentleman ‘Dubstep’ Olson ’15. In addition, Hannay then gives a rousing speech inducted in front of the school as a rigorous school like St. Sebastian’s is of courage, honor, and wisdom, a life- & DAVID KORZIENOWSKI‘15 this play wouldn’t have gotten off for a political candidate, and is member of a select NHS. It would ridiculous. long learner who continues to grow in After countless hours of the ground if it weren’t for our recognized by Pamela, who gets also encourage competition through- The fact that a large percentage of his capacity to know, to love, and to preparation and practice, the St. fantastic directors, Mr. Rogers, and the ‘police’ and is arrested by the out classes, as students would work students were inducted into the NHS serve God and neighbor.” Sebastian’s Drama Club put on yet Mrs. Stansfield. They added useful ‘police’(Mac Morris, Will Supple), for a spot in the society. Employing this year speaks to the quality of our another wildly entertaining show, and funny bits to the script to trigger who are actually thugs working for The 39 Steps. The play, based on laughs, and they gave sage advice the Professor. They also take Pamela the Alfred Hitchcock movie, was to every single person in the cast, along for policy-sounding reasons. performed on November 1st and 2nd making the performances run quite After a beautiful, rousing perfor- in a jam-packed Ward Hall. How- smoothly. And a special thanks to mance of ‘flock of sheep’ by Marty ever, the work for this play began far Father Arens for his help on master- White, the thugs lose Hannay and before. ing the British, Scottish, and Ger- Pamela, who run away after being In September, the two man accents. handcuffed together, and have many presidents of the club, Desmond As for the play itself, the conversations about lots of things DiGiovanni ’14 and Jack Goldman main character and hero of the play, while they try to sort everything out. ’14, with the help of Mr. Rogers named Richard Hannay, (Jack Gold- After a big fight, and the breaking of had to pick out a fitting play for the man) is framed for murder, and as the shackles, Pamela eavesdrops on fall season. As some of you know, he runs from the police and assas- the thugs, and learns the truth. Pa- the fall plays at Sebs are tradition- sins, he tries to uncover the uncover mela and Hannay end up at another ally musicals, but this year, due to the truth behind the secret organi- Mr. Memory show, however, this an obscene lack of musical ability zation called ‘The 39 Steps.’ The time, the Professor is there. It is then from the Drama Club seniors, (save antagonist of the play is the evil, that Hannay realizes how and why for ‘Golden Voice’ Matthews) a Nazi mastermind Professor Jordan the Professor is taking information musical was not chosen. Instead, (Des DiGiovanni) who created The out of the country, and its devious The 39 Steps, a hilarious spoof on 39 Steps. The play opens on Hannay nature. the famous Alfred Hitchcock movie attending a frivolous “Mr. Memory” We don’t want to spoil the seemed like the perfect play. show to clear his mind. He encoun- ending for you, and if you didn’t get Soon after, auditions for ters Annabella Schmit, (Isabelle a chance to see the play in person, the play were held, as always, in Paredes) a mysterious foreign we highly recommend getting a Mr. Roger’s room. After a week of woman who is murdered in his flat copy of the play from the AV room, auditions, the members of the cast that night but not before bidding him if you don’t know where that is, were given their respective parts, go to a place called Alt-Na-Shellach. you can talk to Jack, Des, or anyone and were expected to memorize their He knows the police will be after from the play. lines as soon as possible. Also, as it him, so after an emotional scene We’d also like to thank Jack Goldman ‘14 sits in dismay as bumbling cops impede his plans to escape the country. usually is with the fall play, we were with the milkman, Hannay flees to everyone who was able to come out fortunate enough to have girls from Scotland, boarding a train which to the shows on November 1st/2nd. Montrose come in and help us with is incidentally riddled with police It was a full house, and it’s always a Unity Day Strengthens Community our play. The full cast list was as fol- (David Korzeniowski and Sean fantastic time for the cast and crew. ent of the individuals at the center Knight spoke about the making By CALEB ALDRICH ‘14 lows: Jack Goldman ’14, Desmond Harrington) looking for him. He It is reassuring to see that amount of and began teaching photography of the documentary and impact DiGiovanni ’14, Marlon Matthews encounters Pamela (Maggie Fitzger- interest in the Drama Club from the HEAD WRITER and inventing cameras that could “Shooting Beauty” had on their ’14, Mac Morris ’15, Will Supple student body, because so much time On Friday, November 1, be used by them. lives. ald), in a dashing, but feeble attempt 2013, the St. Sebastian’s commu- Her years of work at the The hard work of the ’15, Chris Wolpe ’15, Michael Wad- to hide from the police. After mak- and effort is put into each produc- nity celebrated Unity Day. This center also became the founda- afflicted men and women in sworth ’15, C.J. Santosuosso ’15, ing his daring getaway from the tion. We know that everyone in the year, Unity Day was centered on tion of the eye-opening film. The the film led to their work being Pat McGowan ’15, Owen Finnegan train, Richard Hannay is reluctantly cast and crew had a great time put- “Shooting Beauty,” an eight-time uplifting story takes on prejudices displayed at a fabulous gallery in ’16, David Korzeniowski ’16, Sean taken in by an old, crusty crofter ting on The 39 Stepsfor all of you, audience award winning docu- and common notions about art and Cambridge. Harrington ’16, Andrew Elcock ’17, (Marlon Matthews). But his stay is and we hope that you had as much mentary by filmmaker Courtney people with disabilities. Following a question and answer Marty White ’18, Maggie Fitzgerald cut short by the police bursting into fun as we did. Also, we’d like to Bent. Ms. Bent and Shooting After watching the session with Mr. Knight and Mrs. ’14, Isabelle Paredes Montrose ’14, the ‘hoose’. Hannay runs across the thank Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Stansfield, Beauty Project photographer documentary, students discussed Bent, Headmaster Burke gave Eilis Quinn ’14, Katie Fair ’14, Flor- moors, coming to Alt-Na-Shellach. and the rest of the cast and crew for Tony Knight were the keynote important themes and ideas from closing remarks on the film and encia Zañartu (Montrose exchange This turns out to be the Professor’s making this one of the most success- speakers for the event. the film in small groups. Bent and the themes discussed through- student), Catherine Melley ’16, Ally home, where Jordan reveals the true, ful and fun plays we’ve ever been “Shooting Beauty” is the Knight actually made visits to out the day. Then, Father Arens O’Connell ’16, and Meagan Alb- insidious nature of his persona. The in. In conclusion, to anyone hesitant story of Bent’s years as an aspir- several classrooms, taking time closed the event with a prayer. ertson ’16. We also had a fantastic professor realizes Hannay knows too about joining the drama club: join. ing fashion photographer, and to discuss and answer students’ In conclusion, Mr. Burke stated, crew,who manned the lights and much, and shoots him, followed by Some of our greatest memories at St. how her career took a remarkable questions about the film in a “We belong to those to whom we sound during the play. The teamwas dancing over his dead body. (I wish Sebastian’s thus far have been with turn after she visited a center small group setting. When the are grateful. And we truly belong spearheaded by the ‘outsider’ tech I was making that up.) the Drama Club. Keep an eye out for for people with cerebral palsy in group discussions concluded, to Courtney and Tony. Thank you director Mr. Silber. The members of But lo! Hannay reappears at the the upcoming winter production. So, Watertown, Massachusetts. Bent all students and faculty gathered for enriching us all with your the crew were Brendan “B” Albert- start of Act 2, for the hymnbook in that’s about it for the Fall Play, until was moved by the beauty and tal- in Ward Hall. There, Bent and incredible story.” son ’15, Shawn “I do the lights like his pocket stopped the bullet from next year. NEWS SPORTS Senior Editor Will Kenney Presents St. Does Not Appear in Photo: Football Runs the Table to Finish Season Sebastian’s Fight Club Bracketology Cam Cain’s Fight Club Page 7 Cinderella Story Page 8 Page 2 THE WALRUS November 2013

QUOTES of the MONTH “A little police [intimidation] goes a long way.” -- Mr. Nerbonne, upon learning that James Fiore, dressed up as a policeman, was mis- treating his classmates on Halloween

“Gentlemen, try to stay away from the Wednesday night gambling. That has ‘gate- Get ready for this face from new Celtics coach Brad Stevens, because the Celtics are BAD. way’ written all over it.” Celtics Yet to Commit to a Full Tank -- Mr. Drummond By KENNY VALLACE ‘15 at all for their hometown team has even better when Rajon Rondo comes The Celtics concluded their 2012- become negative. back from his ACL injury around 2013 season with an early first round While the Celtic’s started Christmas. Rondo will provide even exit as the seventh seed against their off this year’s season with four more playmaking ability for this team division rival the Knicks. The big horrific efforts against some of the and he could very easily lead them to “Oh, ‘steal’ is such an ugly word.” three of future hall of famers Ray league’s worst teams and began 0-4, at least an eight seed in the playoffs. Allan, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett they bounced back with four strong The talent for this Celtics team is -- Mr. Foley, upon being asked whether he that had been assembled just prior to wins, the best of which an amazing most definitely there, and even if they the 07-08 campaign was now down comeback win against the Miami finish just outside the last seed in the to just KG and Pierce, and they were Heat. This somewhat promising start playoffs there is no reason to fret at would be stealing food from the Drama Club clearly showing signs of age. Danny places the Celtics fifth in the East- all. This year’s coming draft class is Ainge, the Celtic’s owner, knew it ern Conference and ironically the extremely deep and the Celtics could was time to make a move to escape Brooklyn Nets are in last through six very well end up picking up a great mediocrity in the coming years and games. Don’t give up on this team talent like Doug McDermott out of to hopefully rebuild for the future. quite yet. They have found a very Creighton with something like the “Jack, you’re a stud.” Knowing that this year’s upcoming successful rotation with Jordan Craw- tenth overall pick. McDermott is draft class could be one of the best of ford, Jeff Green, Kelly Olynyk, Avery a two time all American and is ex- -- Mr. Nerbonne, upon learning that Jack Gold- all time, Ainge made a huge move. Bradley and Brandon Bass in the pected to have an even better senior Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were starting lineup, and original starter season average than his 23.2 points dealt to the Brooklyn Nets along with Gerald Wallace coming off the bench per game last year. If the Celtics fall man ‘14 would be kissing two girls in the play Jason Terry, in exchange for three to bring the energy. The Celtic’s into the top eight their draft pick future first round picks, Gerald Wal- have seen tremendous production could be almost equivalent to a top lace, Kris Humphries, and a couple out of Jeff Green and this could truly three pick most years, considering others. With many new faces and be the breakout year we have been the way that other talented freshman rookie pickups Kelly Olynyk, Phil waiting for out of him. He has come Jabari Parker of Duke and Julius “Hey, Mr. Burke, instead of running after foot- Pressey and Vitor Faverani, the Celt- out firing averaging about eighteen Randle of Kentucky have started out. ics entered the offseason. points a game, and against the Heat This year’s Celtics team has This year’s upcoming draft he hit a game winning three pointer a lot of upside to it and will definitely ball practice can we play laser tag?” class will most likely feature a young despite catching the ball with .06 not be as bad as people think. They freshman from Kansas, Andrew seconds left. Guard Jordan Crawford have an exceptional young coach in -- Henry Finnegan ‘14 Wiggins, who has already made the has complemented Green greatly and Brad Stevens, who I trust will lead cover of Sports Illustrated and ESPN has come into a role as the assist guy, them on a successful campaign this magazine and has been dubbed the which is something he has never done year, and even if they don’t make the next LeBron James. He has emerged in his career. The Celtics traded for playoffs and don’t end up with the as an absolute star as expected in his Crawford mid year last season from number one draft pick the Celtics will “You are the best outside linebacker I’ve ever first few games for Kansas, especially the Wizards, and he came in as a guy only be better next year, I can prom- when he dropped twenty points on with a bad attitude who took a lot of ise you that. Danny Ainge always number five ranked Duke, while lead- bad shots. Crawford, so far, seems to has a plan and will make a huge deal had.” -- Coach Souza to Henry Finnegan ‘14 ing his team to victory. This kid is be a great result of the Celtic’s new if need be. Don’t give up on your definitely the real deal, which is why coach, Brad Stevens, straightening beloved Celtics Boston; there are still teams have started to adopt slogans out and getting the most out of his many reasons to support them and Red Sox Triumph: Ski Goggles Relevant for tanking for Wiggins, among players as he did so many times at they could provide a lot of excite- By JOHN McMANMON‘16 was the worst terror attack on U.S. soil Boston scoreless in a 1-0 pitchers’ duel. which my favorite is “Tankadelphia.” Butler. ment if Brad Stevens leads them to a since 9/11. The images and video of the Heading into the eighth inning of Game 2 Many cities want Wiggins to come With Crawford and Green Cinderella season similar to his two In 2012, the Red Sox managed scene are imprinted in our minds. Every- down four runs and facing a 2-0 deficit in their way so badly that any success playing so well, look for things to get runner-up finishes with Butler. just 69 wins under one-and-done celebrity one seemed to have a connection to this the series going into a three game stretch manager Bobby Valentine, and missed event; a family member or friend running, away at Detroit, the Sox’s confidence was the playoffs for the third straight year. For spectating, or volunteering at the race. faltering. However, as eventual Cy Young Boston, this could accurately be described The city was reeling, and any sense of winner Max Scherzer loaded the bases as a major drought, especially in the safety and normalcy had been compro- and David Ortiz came to the plate, any context of a twelve-year span in which mised. doubts about the Red Sox’ offense were The Walrus all four major sports teams won champi- In the following days, people erased with one swing of the bat. After A St. Sebastian’s Publication onships. Considering the success of the struggled to get back into their daily rou- Tiger’s manager Jim Leyland removed other local teams in the past three years tines. At Sebs, it was incredibly difficult Scherzer from the game and inserted and the apparent turmoil in the front office to focus on school. Everyone remembers his closer, Ortiz took the first pitch and and locker room, many Bostonians lost the Thursday and Friday of that week. sent it into the Sox bullpen for a grand Senior Editors: John Bartlett ‘14, Dan Fulham ‘14, Jack Goldman ‘14, interest in the team. Season ticket sales Study halls in the McCullough Room slam, tying the game at five. After Jonny Christian Kelly ‘14, Will Kenney ‘14 suffered, and the vaunted sellout streak became a time to watch the news covering Gomes scampered around the bases and came to a screeching halt. Even after the the manhunt for the two suspects. Teach- slid into home in the ninth, the Sox tied naming of former Sox pitching coach ers and students had been unable to get to the series at one. After the team winning Apprentice Editors: Ultron-5, Ultron-23, Ultron-265, and so on John Farrell as manager, and the signing school due to the shelter-in-place order. two of three in Detroit, Shane Victorino of free agents David Ross, Mike Napoli, All around Massachusetts, people looked sealed the deal in Game 6 with a slam of Head/Feature Writers: Caleb Aldrich ‘14, Niko Fischer ‘14, Shane Jonny Gomes, Stephen Drew, Koji Ueha- for something to make everything seem his own, sending the Sox into the World McDonald ‘14, Connor Murray ‘14 ra, Shane Victorino, and Ryan Dempster, O.K. again. Series to face the St. Louis Cardinals. the Red Sox were still an after-thought in After sweeping the Cleveland In Game 1, the Sox embar- the minds of sports fans. ‘Rebuilding’ was Indians on the road and extending their rassed the Cardinals and their vaunted the theme for the upcoming year, a term win streak to six games, the Red Sox star pitcher Adam Wainwright with an CONTRIBUTORS: Kevin Ginns ‘14, Tucker McLaughlin ‘14, Jack Adams ‘15, that hasn’t been used to describe a Boston returned to Boston on Friday, April 19th. 8-1 thumping. However, the hopes of Anthony Canavan ‘15, Edgar Escobar ‘15, Chris Haley ‘15, Joe Kerwin ‘15, team in a while. With the three other However, with the shelter-in-place order another four game World Series sweep Ryan Lee ‘15, Ryan McGuirk ‘15, Angus O’Rourke ‘15, John Ryan ‘15, Christian major sports teams still competing for still active, the game was postponed. were quickly dashed, as the Cardinals championships in early 2013, everyone After the police captured one suspect and took Games 2 and 3, the latter having Santosuosso ‘15, Kenny Vallace ‘15, Cole Aldrich ‘16, Matt Barron ‘16, Weston had written them off as the Sox headed to the death of the other, the Red Sox played been handed to them by the umpires on Brach ‘16, Mike Calabro ‘16, Greg DeMatteo ‘16, Cam Finnegan ‘16, Owen spring training. However, in the month of at home on Saturday the 20th for the first a basepath obstruction call, which has April, the expectations quickly changed. time since the bombing. In an emotional become one of the most infamous calls Finnegan ‘16, Erik Jones ‘16, Matt Karpowicz ‘16, Paul Keady ‘16, Casey Kelly The Red Sox started the first pregame ceremony, the microphone in sports history. Desperately needing a ‘16, David Korzienowski ‘16, Ryan Macedo ‘16, Jack McLaughlin ‘16, John two weeks of April with a 7-4 record, landed in David Ortiz’s hands. In a spur- win to avoid the possibility of going down and things were looking up. Jon Lester of-the-moment speech, he proclaimed, 3-1, Jonny G delivered, belting a three run McManmon ‘16, Chris Potvin ‘16 and Clay Buchholz appeared to be in Cy “This is our [expletive] city, and nobody homer after being inserted into the lineup Young form, and the offense was firing on is going to dictate our freedom.” These an hour before the first pitch, and Koji all cylinders. On April 15th, the team had words uplifted the city, and we were able Uehara closed out the game on a pickoff a chance to sweep division rival Tampa to get back to something familiar: base- play, tying the series at 2. After a gem by Editors Emeritus: Mickey Adams ‘13, Peter DeMatteo ‘13, Michael Hoff ‘13, Bay and extend their division lead over ball. And with Daniel Nava’s three run Jon Lester in Game 5, the Sox headed Kevin Patterson ‘13, Mike Petro ‘13, the Yankees. As is tradition, the Patriots homer in the eighth inning pushing the home to Fenway to close out a champion- Day game started at 11:05 a.m., and be- Sox to victory and improving their record ship. After a career-best game for John hind Andrew Bailey’s quality first start of to 12-4, the city fell back in love with the Lackey and a three run double from the Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond the year and Mike Napoli’s RBI double in Red Sox. Flying Hawaiian, Koji Uehara struck out the 9th, the Sox propelled themselves into After an incredible run, the Sox the side in the ninth and gave the Sox the top of the AL. However, shortly after finished the season with 97 wins, tied with their third World Series win in nine years. The Walrus is the official student newspaper of St. Sebastian’s School. The Walrus player interviews in the locker room and the Cardinals for best in the Majors, and The 2013 Red Sox are per- seeks to provide news and entertainment for the St. Sebastian’s community, as well as boarding the bus to Logan for their flight clinched the top seed in the playoffs. In haps the greatest story in the history of to Cleveland, players began to receive the ALDS, the Sox matched up against the professional sports. If you had to give an to provide an open forum for students to offer opinions on issues related to world, na- concerning texts and the word spread Tampa Bay Rays, who proved no match example from the sports world of a “sto- tional, and school affairs. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect opin- about something occurring at the Boston against a rotation including Lester, John rybook” season, this would most certainly Marathon. Lackey, and Craig Breslow, and the Sox be at the top of the list; an unlikely cast ions of the faculty advisors or senior editors of The Walrus or of St. Sebastian’s School. April 15th, 2013 became one steamrolled them 3 games to 1. The next of characters who weren’t given a chance Correspondence to The Walrus should be addressed to The Walrus, c/o St. Sebas- of those rare “where were you when that series would be against the Detroit Tigers in the world, a city rallying around them happened” days. At 2:49 p.m., two bombs in the ALCS, and would certainly be their after a major tragedy, going from worst tian’s School, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. Senior Editors and produc- exploded in front of Marathon Sports and toughest test of the season. In Game 1 to first. Hollywood couldn’t have written tion staff reserve the right to reject, edit, or admit any or all submissions. To submit an the Forum Restaurant on Boylston Street, at Fenway, Tigers ace Anibal Sanchez it any better. This year won’t be remem- article, visit the Walrus page, found on the student portal of our beautiful new school thirteen seconds apart. With 3 dead and and other relievers almost no-hit the bered as the year we were attacked, but over 264 severely injured, the bombing Sox’ league-leading offense, as they held rather the year we triumphed. website. November 2013 THE WALRUS Page 3 Calzones Central to 8th Grade Retreat By CASEY KELLY ‘16 & JACK McLAUGHLIN ‘16 to do whatever they pleased, such had no hesitation in saying, “My as playing football or wiffle ball, favorite part by far was playing Every year the eighth depending on what you prefer. wiffle ball outside in the retreat grade class goes to the Connor’s After these two highlights, most yard.” Marty also helped in pro- Family Retreat center in Dover to kids came to a mass to end the day. viding us with the schedule for the come together as a class and make Overall, most of the day which was the only reason this new students feel more welcome students thoroughly enjoyed the article wasn’t impossible to write. into the Saint Sebastian’s com- day, however most of the parts The favorite parts of the trip, being munity. At the retreat, the process that seemed to be the main reasons baseball and lunch, were actually of bringing the students together the eighth graders went on to the the main way in which the students begins with an introduction of retreat were not favored by any were able to bond, and seem to be what will happen later in the day. of the eighth graders we talked the main reason the trip is a suc- The students first took part in to. Many of the eighth graders cess year after year. watching “Stand By Me”, which is favored the food and time they Overall the trip was a suc- a movie they are supposed to relate got to play sports more than the cess due to the common interests to, but it’s quite rare that anyone movie, ice breaker game, or mass. of the eighth grade class in lunch has a story similar that of the boys These results didn’t shock us that in sports towards the end of the in the movie. The movie is fol- much due to the fact our grade had retreat. Then the day ended with lowed up by an icebreaker game the same opinion on the retreat. a quick mass, and then the eighth in which students, depending on Although the parts of the retreat grade class would be on their way their answers, go to a certain side that seemed to be the main events to Sebs. However at the mass there of the room along with the other and ways in which the eighth was one other task for the eighth kids who had the same answer. graders could bond, they proved graders to do, and that was take a The next two parts following are unsuccessful, as the class did bond slip of paper and right the name of always the two best parts. The first over their common interests which someone you forgive and some- is the lunch which consists of cal- are similar to those of most kids one you ask for forgiveness from. zones that taste above average, and at Sebs—food and sports. Most These slips of paper sat in a bowl are often a good change in taste Albertson and Richter WILL eat some cake and they WILL play cards with your girl of the class enjoyed the trip, even in the chapel for a week or two instead of having pasta a third day their president/vice president, after the retreat, and were a sign in a row. The second was when the Marty White, who when we asked of the eighth grade class coming grade went outside and was free Richter and Albertson Celebrated for him what his favorite part was he together as a class. The Predictor: Thanksgiving Edition 25 Years of Service to St. Sebs By JACK GOLDMAN ‘14 David Korzenowski will models. By MATT BARRON‘16 & are stronger academically than their Holy Cross. I was introduced to Mr. SENIOR EDITOR cook his own turkey, watch some Will Kenney will be beginning to put together Will predecessors. Nerbonne by father Hamilton, a pro- Thanksgiving isn’t a novel con- football with his family, and then WESTON BRACH ‘16 Q: Were there any surprises when you fessor there. He told me that a teacher call Jack Goldman to ask him if Kenney Presents: St. Sebastian’s cept to you young guns, but be Faculty and Staff Fight Club Throughout history there first came to St. Sebs? Anything you at Sebs had just left, and a position in he’s finished his play yet. And honest with yourself; you’re con- 2013-2014. Now that’s dedication have been many memorable streaks were not expecting? fused. You love The Predictor, you he’ll roll his eyes when Jack tells the Latin department was open. him he’s still working on it. if I’ve ever known it. that have captivated the world: Cal A: I AM NEVER SURPRISED… Q: Over the past 25 years at Sebs love his predictions, he’s a little John Bartlett will finally full of himself, but that’s okay. But Desmond Digiovanni will Ripken Junior’s 2,632 straight starts Q: If you could make any changes to many faculty have come in and out. buy a turkey, which he will raise figure out how to figure out how as third baseman for the Baltimore the school, what would they be? the problem is, how can he predict his car lights work: if he stuffs What makes the St. Sebastian’s fac- Thanksgiving? People are going as his own son for a year, and then Orioles, UConn Women’s Basketball’s an entire turkey in the engine of A: No Monday classes. Instead we ulty so successful? to eat turkey, it’s going to be on a brutally murder it and eat it raw. It 90 consecutive wins, and who could should have a reading day. Besides, A: They have a passion for their sub- will be more manly than anything his car, for some reason his lights Thursday, and everyone is going to turn off. forget the Buffalo Bandits’ 22 game who needs Mondays? Also I would ject, teaching, and coaching. They are The Predictor does in his entire complain about eating too much. Cam Kelly will convince winning streak in the National Indoor like to see a bases clef hymnal in the life. compassionate people and truly care Also, why didn’t he have a hand the turkey he’s eating to join the - Dan Fulham will spend Lacrosse League back in 1992? You church, because alto is overrated and about their students. in bracketology? He’s the predic swim team. tor, there were more predictions in the entire day on Second Life. may be wondering what all these I sing base. Q: How has the increase in technol- Niko Fischer will eat that than he may ever make, and he Joe Kerwin will eat turkey streaks have in common. They all Q: What is the best aspect of teaching ogy over the last 25 years changed the his turkey earlier than everybody wasn’t involved? in a much cooler way than you crumble under the under incredible else will. Joining him at the table and coaching at St. Sebs? way you teach? Do you think technol- Well, for your informa- will. will be Dan Fulham, Joe Kearney, impressiveness of Mr. Richter and Mr. A: The best part of teaching is getting ogy enhances the classroom? tion, The Predictor had a busy James Fiore will order Richard Arms, Conor Strachan, Albertson’s 25 year reign at St. Sebas- to know my students and faculty. In A: I love the technology. It has day, he didn’t have the time or the his brother Joe to go to Africa to Andrew Corcoran, Conor Craven, tian’s. We caught up with the pair of a way, it is a pleasure to teach the energy to come up with an entire hunt for a wild boar, since James definitely changed the way I teach. John O’Leary, Justin Nicklas, Co- St. Sebs legends, and here’s what they bracket. Besides, he thinks brack- will really be in the mood for some students here. Before, all the technology helped me wild boar on Thanksgiving. Noth- rey Ronan, Justin Bellinger, and had to say. Q: Any comments about Mr. Jenkins? do was create glorified worksheets, ets are ugly; you’ll see he won’t do everyone else who’s already into March Madness predictions either. ing is quite like fresh, raw wild Mr. Richter: A: No comment. Except Luke Scot- but now the technology enhances the boar meat. college. Way to go guys, I hope Q: How did you find out about St. He’s a busy man, and brackets are that turkey tastes bitter. ten had the best Mr. Jenkins impres- classroom. I can now print class notes cumbersome. So move on. Kenney Will Fox will discover Sebs and what led you to take a job sion I have ever heard. and have them saved. what the fox says, and then will eat Marlon Matthews and did a good job anyway. But the real Cam Cain will engage in an here? Q: What is the weirdest thing that Q: What would you change about St. point is, why Thanksgiving? the fox. And then he’ll yell “IN- CEPTION” as loudly as possible eating contest that has major im- A: My wife was reading the Boston you have seen at Sebs? Sebs? And the answer is this: no- and burst into flame. plications in regards to the future Globe and saw an advertisement for A: During corporate chapel a guest A: Nothing, except maybe move the body predicts Thanksgiving for the of the planet, and there will be a exact reasons The Predictor gave The Santasuossos will still a teaching position here at Sebs. She speaker from Yale addressed the campus to San Diego (smiles and find a way to go to Dunkin Donuts. battle epic on a scale similar to thought it would be a good opportu- students about Buddhism. After the laughs) earlier when he was pretending to that of Gallagher vs. Callahan, be you: there’s nothing to predict. Ryan Alex Walsh and nity for my teaching career, and soon speech finished, a random woman, Q: What has been your favorite his brother Reid will go get their except not that epic. Marlon will It’s a normal article, easy to write, come out on top, and the planet’s after I sent in my application. The rest with no affiliation to St. Sebs, stood lunch here? What new lunches would and The Predictor should be push- heads shaved, and for that we will is history. and began to bash the speaker on cor- propose? truly be thankful. Especially in the supply of honey mustard will be ing himself harder. drained permanently. Q: How has the school changed since rupting young Catholic minds. A: Any meal that ends with a “make Well guess what? You’re case of Ryan Alex; Reid isn’t that bad. Luke Murphy will wear you first started teaching here? Q: Best years at St. Sebs? your own” Sundae. Also, definitely a wrong. The Predictor is taking many armbands as he engorges Thanksgiving to a whole new level: Matt Bell will lift. A: First of all, there are a lot of A: 2011 when the varsity tennis team classics department steak lunch. Christian Kelly will buy himself with Chipotle. Thanks- physical differences in the school. went to New England’s for the first Q: What has been the funniest mo- what will happen to certain, well- giving is just another day for chosen individuals on Thanksgiv- a turkey, but then burn it because For example, there was no science time. Also, last year, when the football Luke I’m afraid, no need for ment at St. Sebs? ing? And the answer… is EVERY- who eats turkey at Thanksgiving? wing at all, and there was not art team went 9-0 and won ISL’s. A: Too many funny moments to pick Society? Like he’s going to go turkey. Maybe he’ll have a burrito THING. So here goes nothing; with some chicken in it. center, let alone a hockey rink. With Mr. Albertson: one. Laughter has always been a big here are your 2013 Thanksgiving with society on such a pointless the improvement in the facilities, and Q: How did you first learn about St. holiday. He can give thanks any Finally, Tucker part of our day whether it is fantastic Predictions: McLoughlin will eat turkey and faculty, I have also seen a change in time he feels like it, and eating a Sebs? moments at lunch, during speeches, or some other stereotypical thanks- Griffin Wagner will eat a griffin turkey isn’t going to help him give the student body. Now, the students A: I learned about St. Sebs through in the classroom. thanks. Instead, he’ll fly to Turkey giving food, America will be instead of a turkey. In fact, he’s go- praised, people will become more ing to eat the entire griffin, which and help people in need, like the rest of the world should. fat, and football will be watched. I’ve been led to believe is a very Because really, that’s what we’re Cleary Theories: How to Win Political impressive feat. Pat McGowan will have supper with all of his ex-girl- all going to do. Marty White will have In all seriousness, we more food on Thanksgiving than friends to try to convince them to give him back his personal items. here at the Walrus encourage all Office and Influence People Mario Oliva by approximately 2.7 of you young guns out there to chicken pieces, whatever that unit His efforts will be futile. By NIKO FISCHER ‘14 Mr. Cleary will fly to remember that we are lucky for means. everything we have and should be isn’t your wife, or being a complete according to Mr. Cleary. You will go Blake Gallagher will eat Syria and solve any problems that HEAD WRITER hypocrite against a policy or law you on television and now that everyone he finds, no matter how unsolv- thankful on more than one Thurs- a full-grown ostrich, including the day near the end of November. So previously made. To help yourself out able. Have you ever wondered knows your name and the severity of neck, which I know sounds kind my last prediction is that we will of gross when you think about it, Mr. Drummond will how to elevate yourself to the top of the most, you got to make sure you whatever it is you did you’ll get an quietly eat dinner with his family, all be thankful for what we have, the political world, using media and call the media, making sure they are hour on primetime television, during but trust me when I say it is both and remember those who may not scrumptious and better than pasta. thankful for his wonderful Walrus free publicity? In this article you’ll all over it. Snapping pictures, inter- in which you will go up in front of editors and the enormous time and be as fortunate as we are. Enjoy Angus O’Rourke will have Thanksgiving, feel free to eat learn Mr. Denis Cleary’s theories on viewing people, and really invading the American people and apologize. many potatoes. Many potatoes. effort they consistently put into the how to bring yourself to household all means of privacy you had in your You must cry. And your wife must newspaper. What wonderful role more than you should. recognition and use the press to boost life is necessary. The more intrusive be there. The tears trick the people your own celebrity. and invading, the faster your rise to watching into thinking “oh well this Nowadays, as soon as popularity. person is genuine and really feels one person in political office does Step two in the master plan: bad, and means well.” The fact that something, whether it be as small as go in front of the news and public and you did a horrible thing and you still stepping foot into a school or taking a embrace the pictures of you sleeping got the support of your wife and fam- walk, cameras are there to document around or going against a previously ily and you apologized on national the moment. These pictures then set law or whatever it is you have television makes all forgotten, grant- cause journalists to speculate about done. You might think that blowback ing you spiking popularity ratings. the importance of the visit and what and repercussions with your name It’s a bold move, but according to Mr. it means for the next running term, across every magazine and internet Cleary it’s what works. Cry while which be so far as 10 years down page would kill any chance you’d you have the press’ attention and the road and completely irrelevant. have at a professional career in the make sure family is there on stage. Mr. Cleary would say use this free future, while your wrong. This will All you’ve got to do then is ride the advertisement to your advantage and only put you on every news cast and fame as long as it will take you with the idea that any news is good news be the only thing talked about on the the people in your pocket giving you really is true. Whether it be about radio. This means that every person the votes and support you need. They how you got arrested or went against driving to work, school, or where might just be completely oblivious to a previous statement, embrace it and ever, will hear about some moderate- the fact that there are other candidates newspapers and social media outlets ly known guy doing something outra- in the race that have commendable like Facebook and Twitter will blow geous and sure enough these people records which aren’t tarnished. up with news of your blunder. will go home, to school, to work, or Just look in recent history So here is Mr. Cleary’s where ever and share this informa- with Bill Clinton. The guy cheats on theory on how you get your name at tion with their friends, colleagues, his wife, lies to the American people, the top of every newspaper and all and family members. Before you goes in front of the world, apologizes, over the internet. First, you do some- know it you haven’t spent a dollar and in a short period of time he has thing absolutely horrific and outra- and you have your name and picture brought himself back to the top of geous that anyone in the right mind in the press. You are the instant hot every media outlet in the country. wouldn’t do. Now this isn’t like get- topic of every conversation. Yeah, he got impeached, but his name ting a parking ticket or going against Next is the third and final was back in the mix of things and it another member running for an office step to becoming a known political made sure people didn’t forget who position. No, this is something as figure or leader in a business. This was President. insane as sleeping with someone who is what will make you or break you Rule Number One: Weep. have your wife behind you, and whine about what you did. Page 4 THE WALRUS November 2013 CINEMA WITH SHANE Kid to Know: Luke Murphy Captain Phillips: Probably Inspired by Finding Nemo Livin’, Lovin’, Laxin’ (And So Much More...) By TUCKER MCLOUGHLIN ‘14 sweater. Once the Murph has been Luke is a strange character, who has If there is one kid at Seb’s to clad, he will most likely head down a weird sense of style not too dif- know, it is indeed Luke Murphy. As to his kitchen, grab a banana, and ferent from Andre, the character on a close friend of Luke’s, I have two hop in his even yellower jeep. On the FX’s The League. While it is fun to words I would describe him with: way to school, he will most likely lis- look at and experience this character, obscure, and magnanimous. If I had ten to “jumper” by Third Eye Blind, one must also acknowledge the man to choose a third, it would be scruffy. or some other nineties tunes before of service Luke Murphy is. While Luke might be famous for being the stopping at the Dover Deli for a nice Murphy may enjoy nineties tunes exchange is set to take place on a plot did not sway from what actually pancake breakfast to go. He will and pancakes every morning, he is By SHANE McDONALD ‘14 lifeboat. However, before the deed is happened in real life, and the acting first kid who could grow a full beard, but there is a lot more he could be then hop back in the fluorescent off the type of guy who would split a FEATURE WRITER done, the pirates take off with Phil- was believable. Some people who I road vehicle, and shoot off to Seb’s. pancake with you, even though he Captain Phillips is a movie associated with. Luke will answer lips still in custody. The pirates make talk to about the film wish there was Arriving in the lower lot, bought it, everyday just to make sure about Captain Richard Phillips and to Lewis, Flewis, Fluke, and any their way back to land with Phillips more action, but I believe that more Murph will proceed to leave his car you don’t go hungry. He’s the guy in how his ship the Maersk Alabama Murph-type name. Where to begin on in hopes of trading him in for money. action would have taken away from unlocked during the school day, and the locker room who is always lend- was hijacked in the Indian Ocean by this larger than life character is dif- On their journey back to home, the the true story of Captain Phillips. go about his business in classes. ing kids certain accessories like bicep Somali pirates in 2009. The movie ficult to find, so let’s go into the daily pirates encounter serious opposition Everyone wants glamour, glitz, and Luke then heads out to either football bands so that no one goes on the field is directed by Paul Greengrass and routine of a one Luke Murphy. from Navy ships in the water and violence because it is entertaining. practice, where he will happily shag looking dusty. Luke’s the type of guy stars Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips The first thing Murph does are running low on supplies. Phil- Captain Phillips cannot give in to a punt for someone, or lacrosse, to get a Mohawk so yours doesn’t and Barkhad Abdi as Abduwali Muse, when he wakes up is he checks his lips tries desperately to negotiate his those temptations because it is a true where he is more than willing to look stupid. Luke’s the type of guy the lead hijacker. The film is based phone for emoji riddled text mes- freedom from Muse, but Muse does story. I thought the way the movie return all the balls from the other side you want to know, and need to know. on a true story and the screenplay is sages his wife sends him overnight. not budge. progressed was very well done and of the backstop. After getting nice Seb’s needs more Murph’s. In con- adapted from the book A Captain’s He then removes his lacrosse stick Later that night, Phillips just as it should have been. and sweaty, Luke will probably head clusion, Luke is your stereotypical Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, from his bed, pulls his Miami vice escapes from the lifeboat and swims IMDB gives the film 4 stars down to the lot, hop in his jeep once lacrosse junkie, Dave Matthew’s lov- and Dangerous Days at Sea by Rich- sheets off his pajama clad body, towards the Navy ship. The ship can- out of 5, but I’m going to give it 3.5 again, and go to Chipotle. There, he ing, nice guy. Next time you see him ard Phillips and Stephan Talty. slides into some slippers, and heads not identify Phillips, so no action is Big Macs out of 5. It is a powerful will order guacamole in his burrito, in the halls, don’t be afraid to sauce Richard Phillips is ordered to his closet. There he will probably taken. The pirates recapture Phillips. movie that provokes many differ- which, as this point in the article, I him a thumbs up, a “hang loose”, or to captain the Maersk Alabama from choose canary yellow dress pants, More ships arrive to the scene and try ent emotions from the audience. I hope you know is a “total Murphy perhaps, a handshake. [Editor’s Note: a port in Oman through the Gulf a dress shirt, a tie, and some sort of to negotiate with the pirates and stop emerged from the film with a strong move”. Luke Murphy is God.] of Aden to Mombasa. The crew is them from returning to land. Muse sense of patriotism and pride for our aware of pirate activity off the coast agrees to board the ship and negoti- country and the military. The acting of Somalia, but continues with the ate with the Navy, believing that was well done and strong. I just feel task at hand taking extra precaution. the leaders of his pirate faction are that there wasn’t enough action to put While on their voyage, a group of aboard the ship. Phillips remains on it over the top. I know that it is a true Somali pirates make advancements the lifeboat and gets into a physical story so too much action would ruin towards the ship while on skiffs. The altercation with the interim leader the moral what actually happened, ship is able to outrun the skiffs, but of the pirates. The pirate decides to so I am not taking away for that. In the next day a group of pirates led take matters into his own hands and many ways I applaud the film makers by Abduwali Muse attempt to hijack execute Phillips. Just before the pi- for their precision and detail in craft- the Alabama again. The pirates take rates are able to execute him, a Navy ing the film. But to me, the movie control of the ship and capture Cap- SEAL team is able to shoot down all was a little boring at times. The film tain Phillips while the crew members of the pirates. Phillips is rescued. producers did the best that they could are able to hide in the engine room. Captain Phillips is an with the story that they had, but to Muse hopes to ransom the ship in emotionally riveting film. It provides be compared to other great movies, I return for money. a firsthand account at the real life believe Captain Phillips lacks some The crewmen are able story of Richard Phillips. I really action. Overall though, a very educa- to capture Muse and arrange an thought that the film adaptation of tional movie. I strongly recommend exchange, Muse for Phillips. The the scenario was very well done. The seeing this movie.

With the return of Gronk, the Patriots are looking to take their season to the next level. Patriots Look to Run the String By MATT KARPOWICZ ‘16 have won their last 5 Monday are sandwiched in between two & CAM FINNEGAN ‘16 night matchups, including a 42-14 games against the 9-0 Chiefs. With their Week 10 bye beatdown of the 11-1 Houston If the Patriots can man- now in the rearview mirror, the Texans last year, as well as a age to split between their next rested and rejuvenated New Eng- 2010 45-3 shellacking of the then two foes and win out from there, land Patriots look to close out the 9-2 New York Jets. When the Pa- a 13-3 record should figure to last seven games of their regular triots play the Broncos, they will guarantee them at least a number season schedule on a positive be led by a quarterback who is two seed and a first round bye in note. Although the Pats started 9-4 in the regular season against the playoffs. If they could take their season with Pro Bowl tight Peyton Manning. Peyton Man- both and finish at 14-2 however, end Rob Gronkowski out due to ning is also 2-6 when he plays at they still might be in the number back and forearm surgery and Gillette Stadium. In the 16 games two spot. The Chiefs potentially co-star Aaron Hernandez await- he has played against the Pats, could finish at 15-1; if they win ing trial for murder, the season in only two of them he has not one of two against the Broncos Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips says something really urgently into a walkie-talkie. outlook was still bright as long as thrown an interception. Despite and a home game against the Tom Brady was under center and all of those stats, however, this Colts, considering the rest of their Bill Belichick was calling plays. matchup will be the first time schedule is relatively easy. There Week 1 featured strong perfor- former Patriot wide receiver Wes could potentially be a 13-3 team International Club Goes to Asia mances from both wide receiver Welker catches passes from the with the five seed come January, Danny Amendola and running four-time MVP and not the three- a team that would have to play a back Shane Vereen. Both play- time Super Bowl champion. 15-1 team if they win their wild [Needham Center for Asian Food]! ers would go down with injuries, Looking past those two card game. While the Patriots By RYAN MACEDO ‘16 strode out of the kitchen and club member’s mouths, he began however, starting an unfortunate primetime matchups, the Patri- don’t look as strong as they have & OWEN FINNEGAN ‘16 began their performance. On to prepare the vegetables. Slow- injury bug in Foxboro. Star defen- ots figure to cruise to another looked in past years, as their ros- the grills in front of which the ly, seductively, he poured oil into sive players such as Pro Bowler AFC East title and a guaranteed ter becomes as healthy as it will On Wednesday Novem- club was seated, the chefs began the hole of the onion stack. The defensive tackle and captain home playoff game. In their last be this year, with the previously ber 13th, the International club drumming out killer beats using club members begged for more; Vince Wilfork, leading tackler and five games, they will face two mentioned softened schedule, the embarked on an after-school spatulas, forks, and spoons. The they just couldn’t wait. Finally, middle linebacker Jerod Mayo, rookie quarterbacks in EJ Manuel Pats could be in position to run journey to a place where inter- international club sat mouths the chef had enough, and lit the and the league leader in intercep- and Case Keenum, as well as a the table if the stars align. Kansas national culture runs rampant. A agape; none had experienced stack aflame. A huge tongue of tions Aqib Talib, would all suffer home game against the Cleveland City playing for whatever reason two and a half minute bus ride quite a spectacle like these hiba- fire engulfed the entire grill as injuries within the next three Browns, a team perennially found in the AFC West division instead later, they arrived at Fuji Japa- chi chefs before. They certainly the club cheered in pleasure. weeks, Wilfork’s and Mayo’s both at the bottom of the standings and of the North or South division nese Steakhouse. Upon entering had some amazing tricks up Some were nervous, as Matt being season ending. That being the top of the draft order. Their could be the difference between the pagoda-like building, the sad their sleeves, most notably jug- Barron said he would have to said, the Pats embraced the “next remaining two games are away the Pats playing in and watch- looking koi fish, the deep smell gling an egg between a spatula, jump in the koi pond, although man up” mantra, featuring break- against the 4-5 Dolphins and ing the Super Bowl this season. of soy sauce, and the taped-up throwing it in the air above the we all told him he wasn’t al- out seasons from wide receiver away against the reigning Super It looks like Brady and Co. will plastic tapestries told everything sizzling grill while the interna- lowed to. Impressively, the taste Julian Edelman as well as the Bowl champions the Baltimore only have to beat one of the two that was needed to be told . . . tional club gasped, and crack- of the food didn’t disappoint, men charged with filling Vince Ravens, which is also a primetime juggernauts out “west” in order to this place was Asian. ing the egg with the side of the after such an amazing prepara- Wilfork’s shoes, Chris Jones and game on national television. The make it to New York for the big As the club progressed spatula. Perhaps the most blown tion. The steak, chicken and Joe Vellano. Now, with the return Ravens are 4-5 as well, and only game. As the offense continues to through the restaurant towards away was AJ Jreige, the official shrimp tasted lovely, and each of Gronk and Danny Amendola, slightly resemble the team that gel (coming off a league high 55 its table, its own cultural diversi- international club photographer, club member savored every bite. the Patriots sit 2nd in the AFC knocked the Pats out of the play- points in Week 9) and the defense ty was obvious. There was Sonny who immediately whipped out In fact, the words of club mem- and atop the AFC East with a 7-2 offs in the AFC Championship returns to full strength, Gillette Huang and Miguel Espinoza, his Nikon camera and was snap- bers testify to the foods sensa- record. Game last season. The Patriots Stadium will undoubtedly be an both all business as usual, spend- ping as many pictures as pos- tional taste. John McManmon Arguably the two big- currently sit at second in the AFC, undesirable location for playoff ing their time noting the proper sible. Our chef, clearly flattered, claimed, “just get me a bucket of gest games of the Patriots season behind the 9-0 Chiefs and ahead opponents once again. #12 and customs that everyone should began smiling at the camera, but that steak and that rice and I’ll are against their next two oppo- of the 6-3 Indianapolis Colts and the rest of the Boys in Blue look observe while in the steakhouse. AJ was clearly more interested in be good”. Aturo Adkins said, “I nents. This week they’ll travel to 6-4 Cincinnati Bengals. The Den- to be familiar faces again as the Behind them, you had a few photographing the food. wish I was Japanese”, summing Carolina to face the 6-3 Panthers ver Broncos hold an 8-1 record, season turns to January, and hope- unnamed students making sure Another impressive, up his feelings about the trip. Fi- on Monday Night Football, and but they are in the same division fully February. nobody was looking as they classic hibachi move was the nally Sonny Huang, slightly less following that they will have only as the Kansas City Chiefs, the stole mints from the front desk, “Onion Volcano”. Our chef willing to praise the restaurant, six days to prepare for Peyton AFC West. In each conference, Here are our predictions for the possibly for use at the next Sebs stacked the onions in a volcano observed “this food is pretty Manning and the 8-1 Broncos, the four division winners make remainder of the 2013-14 Season: dance. Next came Will “Large- shape early in the meal, raising good, but my mom makes it bet- whom they will welcome to the playoffs as the 1-4 seeds, mouth Bass” Slayne, looking as the suspense. The whole club ter”. When asked what he could Foxboro. If the Patriots win can as well as the two non-division Cam: AFC Championship Game: glum as the koi in the pond next was on the edge of its seats, change about the trip, Erik Jones one of those, they will be 8-3 winners with the best records, the Patriots over Jets to him because he had to sit in anticipating the volcano. How- stated, “I wish there were more with five games remaining against Wild Cards. As of today, despite NFC Championship Game: the inside seat on the way there, ever, our chef decided to be a Shirley Temples.” While the lack teams with losing records, com- having the second best record, the Lions over Seahawks proclaiming the whole time “I tease and focus on preparing the of Shirley was certainly not the bined 17-29. However, there’s no Broncos hold the five seed in the Super Bowl: don’t like the inside seat! It fried rice beforehand, leaving trip’s shining moment, every reason they can’t win both. The conference and would play the Lions over Patriots makes me feel claustrophobic.” the empty stack of onions on the member agreed that the trip to a Patriots historically are 10-3 the 6-4 Bengals in Cincinnati in the Pulling up the rear was Jack grill as a reminder of what’s to Hibachi restaurant in Needham, week after their bye week with first round of the playoffs. The Matt: AFC Championship Game: Brugger, a local Needhamite, not come. He smirked, knowing what Massachusetts taught us all a lot Bill Belichick as their coach, and Broncos schedule does not get Broncos over Patriots doing much other than singing we had wanted: the power of about Asian culture. In the words they’ve won 9 of their last 10. easier like the Pats’ does. Their NFC Championship Game: Britney Spears songs to himself. lighting a stack of onions on fire. of Patrick Peters, “it’s almost Tom Brady is 13-4 playing on next three opponents currently Seahawks over Giants Once seated by the grill, After dishing out the rice and as if we were in Asia. Like, we Monday night. Also, the Pats have hold a combined 25-2 record, in- Super Bowl: the real show began. Two chefs throwing some peas at random were pretty much there.” enjoyed playing on MNF. They cluding that of the 7-2 Pats’ who Seahawks over Broncos November 2013 THE WALRUS Page 5 How the Walrus Got Its Name: An In- Junior Class Invades Capital, Nearly vestigation of Hippies And Literature Shuts Down D.C. a Second Time By CHRISTIAN KELLY no idea. Luckily, there are a series waste of time to interpret. The point By JACK ADAMS ‘15 AND After an hour or so milling about, Sebs point of the Museum where there was a of conspiracy theories (actually just here is simple: The Walrus is mean- students hopped back onto the bus and room of shoes of those who perished in the SENIOR EDITOR theories—no conspiracy involved) ingless and contrived—an inten- RYAN LEE ‘15 journeyed to Arlington National Cemetery. tragedy. To conclude the day, the class was The origin of names has that provide an explanation as to tional, pointless item constructed in a Over Veteran’s Day weekend, For most students and faculty this was the let out in Georgetown, where each student always been a unimportant matter how out school newspaper got such a world where people constantly assign the Saint Sebastian’s Junior Class travelled most moving and breathtaking part of the scrounged the streets for food. To conclude throughout time, often making its zany and goofy name. meaning to anything and every- to the Nation’s Capital for a weekend of whole weekend. Students were able to see the night, there was a reception for alumni way through the annals of history Perhaps the most widely thing. Philosophically, it completely excitement, education, and entertainment. all the tombstones of soldiers who have and time to swim in the pool. A highlight only to appear as little annoying fac- held, true, and boring explanation is opposes the more popular Carroll The droopy eyed class arrived on Sunday made the ultimate sacrifice for their family, of the trip occurred in this time, as a black toids found on the internet or through that the name is derived from a part theory, but this isn’t necessarily why morning at school to find two buses friends, and country. The junior grade was widow spider was found in the hotel, send- bar trivia. For example, apparently of a Lewis Carroll’s Through the I like it. I like it because John Len- awaiting them for the trek to the airport. also able to see the Kennedy grave sites, ing the entire grade into mass hysteria. Dumbledore’s name means “sort of Looking Glass that is often featured non was sort of cool. Sure, by Sebs Accompanying the squad of juniors was eternal flame, and tomb of the unknown In the last day of the juniors’ creepy, bearded old dude” in Greek on the front page: “’The time has standards he might have been kind of an esteemed group of Faculty members soldier. After the period of reverence and trip consisted of visits to the Capitol or Latin or something. I only know come,’ the walrus said, ‘to talk of creepy and a loser, but ultimately he comprised of Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Foley, Mr. respect, Sebs headed to Phillips Crab building, Smithsonian Museums, and the this from watching random YouTube many things: of shoes and ships and is a historical and cultural icon that Cavanaugh, and Mr. McCann, along with House and Buffet. The boys had a field day National Zoo. At the Capitol students videos as opposed to doing some- ceiling wax, of cabbages and kings’”. has been remembered, honored, and his son, Chase. Upon arriving at the air- at the buffet. Students were coming back were able to experience the life style of thing productive. Granted, Harry Sure, it makes sense. Sebs is a school treasured for decades. That’s what I port, the shenanigans of the trip began. As to their table with 3 and 4 plates piled with Congress. Walking around with learned Potter occurs in a fictional universe that puts a big emphasis on literature want our school newspaper to be. It the last of the students strolled through se- food. Once everyone had plenty to eat, the and well spoken tour guides, Sebs was and maintains little to no relevance and writing among other things, so should be something that can be glo- curity, Geoff Wade managed to “misplace” night tour began. The class made stops at able to take in all the statues and art in the to history, but the point still remains: a highbrow literary reference would rious, significant, and cool. Sort of his boarding pass. Hilarity would ensue, as the Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, building as well, much to Chris Haley’s generally, no one cares about name naturally be something we flash like Julius Caesar is he hung around nearly half the grade searched the terminal Jefferson Memorial, Korean Memorial, excitement. After shortly travelling to the origins outside of the fact that it around in our most widely circulated with Epicureans more and wore shut- diligently for the ticket. Eventually, he and World War II Memorial. Ending the Smithsonian’s, the students were allowed provides a brief moment of entertain- school publication, which, I’d like ter shades or something. found it with the help of a TSA official, as night, everyone, exhausted went back to to roam free. The most visited museums ment. Despite this, there seems to be to add, is edited by some of the most The third theory, which per- Geoff had left it in the luggage scanner. the hotel to rest and recover for day 2. were the air and space, natural history, and an overwhelming and deep interest in handsome talented personalities in haps holds the least weight logically With all attending members The next day, everyone woke American history. Mr. Sullivan, near the how The Walrus got its name. news reporting today[citation need- of the lot, is that The Walrus is in fact allowed to board the plane, Sebs students and trudged their way down the stairs to end of the day rounded up all the students The question makes a lot of ed]. Sure, the reasoning behind this named after the fat, blubbery tusked filed into the back of the plane, taking the breakfast buffet. After eating, the group and headed for the buses. Unable to meet sense, after all. We have our middle explanation is logical and expected, animal that could best be likened to up almost 50% of the capacity. Without hiked down the busy streets to the Subway, Senator Casey due to his hectic schedule school counterpart “The Dart” and but do we all really want to live in a a seal with a weight problem, bad leaving the gate, sounds and unfortunately where each student climbed onto the sub- the junior class headed to the National Zoo our art magazine is called “The universe that is based on predictabil- hygiene, and horrible teeth. There’s smells were pouring out of the Sebs sec- way and trekked to the Newseum. There instead. For some of the juniors this was Quiver”—why not have our newspa- ity? I hope not. really no story behind this one. tion of the Southwest 747. In the air cheers were exhibits about the JFK Assassina- the best part of the trip. While there every- per’s name be something arrow/St. Anyway, another, arguably It’s actually more meaningless and and chants echoed in the cabin due to our tion, the FBI, and Anchorman, which was one, including Mr. Foley who led some of Sebastian related? Why not “A Ro- more interesting theory is that The nonsensical than the John Lennon safe take off. To pass the time, students a class favorite. Everyone then walked to the chants, stood amazed at an orangutan man Military Commander’s Pierced Walrus gets its name from the trippy theory. I like to think that a naïve and gambled with games of Texas hold’em, Union Station for lunch, where countless who would eat food, throw up, and then eat Flesh” or “The Firing Squad”? Why hit song “I Am the Walrus” by The confused toddler saw a newspaper, slept, and chatted it up. Again upon land- fast food restaurants were encountered, his throw up. The Sebs junior class then not “The Bow”, or, quite simply, Beatles. Quote: “I am the eggman, pointed to it, said “Walrus”, someone ing Sebs, hands up as if on a roller coaster, along with more than a few drug addicts. boarded the buses, headed to the airport, “The Arrow”? I could give you a they are the eggman. I am the walrus, from Sebs saw the whole event, and cheered for a safe landing. Again, the group climbed onto the Subway and headed home. This trip was one of the simple answer—that The Walrus goo goo g'joob”. Well put, John Len- relayed the story to the newspaper’s Once everyone had left the air- to visit the Holocaust Museum, one of most memorable experiences the class of is created and managed by quirky non. Apparently some English teach- staff. That’s pretty much the closes I port they were all bus-ed to Mt. Vernon to the most moving experiences of the trip. 2015 has had, and it brought the already bohemian types who just have to er in the United Kingdom asked his could get to a logical explanation of see George Washington’s massive estate. A common experience to note was the close-knit group even closer. be independent and different—but students to interpret this song as an this theory. in all honesty, that explanation isn’t assignment. Somehow, John Lennon Anyway, there you have interesting and in all likelihood is not finds out about this, and writes a let- it. Lewis Carroll, John Lennon, or a true. Sorry to break it to you guys, ter to the teacher informing him that confused child provided the source Dad Patterns: A Case Study but there really isn’t any story behind the song intentionally has absolutely for our newspaper’s name. Take your By KEVIN GINNS ‘14 has asked a hostess if he could 6. Losing your glasses- The this whole fiasco. We simply have no meaning and thus is a complete pick. switch tables, I’d like to believe average dad owns approximately Dads are perhaps the that I’d have enough for a Sebs 4-6 pairs of glasses at any given best people on earth. They are tuition. This is something I just time in his life. That is an actual incredibly intricate creatures truly have never been able to fact. But for some reason, they Comics who have developed a common understand. That is, why dads are never able to find them. set of characteristics that they feel the need to change tables 7. Falling asleep incred- with all seem to share. And so goes immediately after the hostess ibly early on the couch – This is the list: has seated everybody. I mean, really something to be marveled Jimmy 1. Meat Quality/grilling I guess the table we are at isn’t at. It takes some serious skill to abilities – I feel almost obligat- good enough. I guess it’s worth fall asleep as quickly and easily ed to start this list off with meat. being “that guy” and making the as a dad can on a couch. It’s Dads love meat like a seventh waitress move all of the silver- usually about a minute from the grader loves churros. It’s their ware two tables over because time my dad hits the couch until bread and butter, their go-to- you think your current table is he is completely unresponsive play. Cooking meat, eating meat, too close to the bathroom, or too and in some sort of deep hiber- inspecting meat, talking about close to a noisy table. nation. meat—dads love all things meat. 4. Feeling the need to 8. Not needing directions– I don’t even think my mom is do your child’s entire school I think dads just have some allowed to use our grill. project – now this is some- innate ability to know exactly 2. Being technologically thing. When I was in elementary where they are going, all the challenged – You’re really going school, any project I had due time. I’ll be honest; I rely on to sit there with a straight face immediately became my dad’s my navigation app pretty heav- and ask me how to add a new project. Seriously, I couldn’t ily. I’ve used that thing to get contact to your iPhone? When have worked on my projects to the Hingham library before, at the same time, you constantly even if I wanted to. From and I’ve lived in Hingham my remind me of how you weren’t dioramas, to science experi- whole life. Dads on the other born yesterday and how you’ve ments, to building a catapult, hand, are unlike anything I’ve been on this earth a lot longer my dad has just swooped in and ever seen before when it comes than I have? I mean, come taken over the whole project. to this. We will go on a vacation It Was Cold: Senior Retreat at Craigville on. It’s an iPhone. The whole He would spend hours in the to a place our family has never By JOHN RYAN ‘15 & the discussions. Because this is indeed a know each other more. It was quite reason Apple is so successful basement tinkering away at my been before, and my dad will smaller group compared to other retreats, spiritual, as we had quiet time where is because their products are projects, while I awkwardly just somehow navigate the roads EDGAR ESCOBAR ‘15 students feel less excluded and more we just think. The place was really designed to be so streamlined a stood by his side. My attempts with ease encouraged to talk. Considering the time pretty and the snowball fight was great.” five year old can use them. I’m to get involved were futile, and 9. Being obsessed with All-class retreats are a staple Andrew Corcoran brought up spending at high school is nearly closing in for not even kidding. My cousin is my suggestions were shot down. yard work- This is another one for undergraduates; virtually every time at the “99 restaurant with the boys,” the seniors, there was a deep discussion five years old and has her own Anything less than an A, and single student goes to the retreats in 7th, - and Conor Duffy applauded that “we put I don’t really get. I think it’s a about Seb’s and especially about the fu iPad. Kid knows every iPad 8th, 9th, and 10th grade retreats. At ture. The relatable nature of the discus- our phones away and it was just bonding my dad would say we failed. No pride/ego thing but I also defi- those retreats you come closer as a class, sions and the beauty of Craigville truly with fellow seniors.” Brian Curley also trick in the book. And you’re dad, you failed. I didn’t even do nitely feel it has something to do while celebrating mass, discussing vari- relaxed the mind and soothed the anxiety applauded having no technology, as well asking me how to add a new the project. Yet when it came with their insecurities. Maybe ous topics, as well as watching movies that school work creates. The beach, at as that “many seniors went and we had contact to your phone? And time to write a paper, dad was because their days of organized such as Remember the Titans and Stand close proximity with Craigville, allowed group discussions, picked a song that we whenever you criticize a dad for nowhere to be found. sports are long past, and the by Me. These retreats are focused on the seniors to indulge in playing football related to, stayed in the same home, and his lack of technological compe- 5. Telling you to ask your yard work is really all they have class-building and are great ways to get and Frisbee; the seniors were tasked not were bonding with each other.” Luke tency, he will almost inevitably mother – I get this. I’m pretty left. My dad treats yard work to know your classmates. But as you only with being open, but also to not Murphy mentioned how “it was a great retort with a series of claims on board with this whole angle. like some sort of lost art he feels grow older and progress through the forget to enjoy themselves. A solemn time to be away from school. Everyone about how his generation never When it comes to giving you the need to pass on to me. years at Seb’s, this mandatory retreat mass on Sunday morning and Monday was together; we went fishing, hung out grew up with cell phones, and permission to do something, 10. Enjoying AM radio – fades away, and the retreat is then night implanted a serious perspective at the beach, and watched some movies how our generation has been dads are automatically in a lose- AM radio is the worst thing optional, with this being the case in 11th towards the retreat while also bringing all together.” Henry Finnegan enjoyed immersed with technology since lose situation. If they say no, ever. I cannot stand it. There is and 12th grade. a necessary honesty as well. Although “spending time with the boys down day one. Well, news flash. The they come across as the straight- constant static and every AM Hopefully, this year’s seniors it was a time for reflection, it was also there; we gained a newfound sense of cell phone was invented in 1973. laced, fun-sucking parent that radio broadcaster sounds equally who attended were open to the grace a time for delight, a type of celebration brotherhood.” I was born in 1995. If I did my nobody wants to be. If they say as harsh and abrasive to the ear of God during the retreat headed by for the seniors’ last year at Seb’s. Upon Thankfully this year the many seniors math correctly, that would give yes, they will feel the wrath of as the next. But for some strange Fr. Arens, Mr. Josef Cressotti, and Mr. reflecting over the retreat, Mr. Cressotti who attended the trip were open to each all dads a 22 year head start. the mother, and will be scolded reason, dads can’t get enough of Lynch. The seniors who attended were noted, “The food was a highlight; there other and God, making the retreat a great That’s longer than I’ve even accordingly. So it makes per- it. Talks about the stock market, James Fiore, Andrew Corcoran, Chris were buffets, soda fountains, and for one. Hopefully their example will be been alive. Come on now. fectly logical sense to unload about politics, traffic reports, Callahan, Aturo Adkins, Brian Curley, breakfast there were pancakes, bacon, followed by the underclassmen as this 3. Asking to move to a new that sort of burden to a mom. etc. They just eat that up—traf- Jay Daukas, Conor Duffy, Matt Ouel- and eggs.” Mr. Tull, in his second year successful retreat moves forward. table at restaurants – If I had Let her be the villain. Chalk that lette, Luke Murphy, Marlon Matthews, fic reports especially. here at Seb’s talked about his experience a nickel for every time a dad one up as a victory for the dads. Justin Nicklas, Johnny McNamara, on the retreat, mentioned how he has Tucker McLoughlin, Joe Kearney, Will seen “this senior class grow together.” Kenney, Pat Rivard, Henry Finnegan, He also pointed out that it was a great and Des DiGiovani. The retreat took time to “reflect on their time at Seb’s”, place at the Craigville Conference Cen- seeing “their growth as individuals and a ter in Cape Cod. Seniors had to arrive group” during the senior retreat. RARE QUESTIONNAIRE: at the Center on the afternoon of the While the chaperones had Sunday before Veteran’s Day, November much to say about their time on the 10th. With them they had to bring a retreat, so too did the seniors have much Lunch Is... Best Rocky Least Favorite Favorite Thanks- What Do You Do on few items which, as a group they would to report on their time together away Film? NFL Team? givng Food? Black Friday? discuss at various times throughout the from school. After returning we had day. These items range from items that the chance to talk to many of those who represent Seb’s for you: a Scripture went and receive a statement about what Patrick Barron ‘19 Good Four Raiders Bacon Sleep passage, or a piece of music. In accord they took from the retreat, what they got with these items, seniors are expected to out of it, and how they liked it. Jay Dau- spend time in silence and reflection, just kas reported, “We all came closer togeth- taking in the beauty of the scenery and er; it was a good break from the stress. meditation with each of their classmates We were taken away from the world for Nick Howell ‘18 Food What’s All of them Potatoes Stay at home who attended. a little bit.” Tucker McLoughlin referred Fr. Arens, one of the chaper- to what Fr. Arens wanted to be a part Rocky? ones, mentioned that it is a “great gift of the retreat: “It was a nice break from of time,” as it is a “nice break between everyday reality. Craigville was a quiet sports and a nice respite from the college place, neat environment, and the scenery Cam Cain ‘17 Decent The one with Patriots All of them Cheer that there’s process.” Fr. Arens also talked about the was quite beautiful.” Chris Callahan natural beauty of Craigville, something advised those seniors-to-come to go Mr. T no school that is important: “Hopefully, by seeing on the retreat: “I recommend it to all the natural beauty in Creation, one can seniors; it was a good way to get away see the natural beauty in each other.” and it was well-needed.” Matt Ouel- Matt Karpowicz ‘16 Disappointing Four Flint Tropics Squash Sleep One can witness, as Mr. Josef Cresotti lette said he was a better person because remarked, “a different side of people,” of it: “I have a better understanding of a side that matches the beauty of the what classmates thought, our friendships marshes and ponds of Craigville. A time grew. The retreat was more based on for regaining energy for the schooldays talking and recapping our time at Seb’s, Will D’Orsi ‘15 Moist One Canucks Stuffing Try to find Christ- and bonding as a group was what the unlike other retreats.” Desmond Di- mas presents retreat provided for not only the students Giovani noted that it was “an enriching but also for the faculty. It was a chance experience, a way for us to slow down, to grow stronger as a class and, for to catch our breath after submitting our the faculty, to discover more about the college applications.” Marlon Matthews Cam Kelly ‘14 Terrible One Packers Mashed Potatoes Eat leftovers students who attended. Whereas retreats addressed what seniors got out of the re- in earlier grades have some students who treat: “The future is less scary now”, as are reluctant to share experiences, this well as mentioning aspects of the retreat, retreat, being optional, has students who such as being “away from everything understand ahead of time to be open in and relax[ing] with friends. We got to Page 6 THE WALRUS November 2013 POINT / COUNTERPOINT

Here is Where We Pretend “GIVE ME A PASTA- We Want More Pasta FREE LUNCH ROOM, Pasta, or “barley porridge” better than nothing. Despite all the By JOHN BARTLETT ‘14 By ANTHONY CANAVAN as the ancient Greeks used to call it, complaints from students and teach- V. OR GIVE ME DEATH!” can be described in many ways. Some ers all over the world about pasta SENIOR EDITOR ‘15 & CHRIS HALEY ‘15 ond to none.” may call it plain, basic, simple even. and its numerous shortcomings as a patties. When in the Course of hu- them said that they would prefer not man events, it becomes necessary C&A: When was the last time you Gross, boring, not-worth-having-for- school lunch, none could honestly Take a deep breath, step to have pasta more than once per for one people to dissolve the lun- had chicken patties? lunch-three-days-a-week. Yes, some argue that replacing it with nothing back for a minute, maybe throw away week. That means that 93.75% of cheon bands which have connected M: (SIGH) “It’s been too long, Tony, Seb’s students agree that pasta shall people have a pretty negative outlook would be a good idea. this newspaper and grab a new one to them with an age of questionable too long.” not be served more than one day per on the food. But I don’t. Let’s take things back to publicly display your frustration. This lunches, and to assume among the Aside from biased opin- week. (Sorry John, but you already Imagine, just for a minute, Seb’s for a minute. Think of the best may be a difficult lesson to swal- powers of the earth, the right to have ion, scientific fact has come to the lost this debate.)Yet still, no action is a certain scenario. On a whim, or low for many of you; you’ve been school lunch you’ve ever had at good lunches free of pasta which rescue to prove we need more than being taken to change the incessant perhaps because He’s getting tired of deceived all these years. Pasta is the Seb’s. You probably just thought of the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s just pasta. Man cannot live on pasta serving of pasta at lunch. hearing complaints about it, God goes champion of lunch foods, and it has chicken patties, because everyone God entitle them, a decent respect alone. However, if you were able to I remember the Golden Age of lunch no time for losers. To celebrate this out today and removes all the pasta does. If you didn’t, I’m considering to the opinions of mankind requires eat anything but pasta, you could at Seb’s. Those were the days of newfound discovery I propose a new people have ever eaten in their lives you irrelevant for the sake of this that they should declare the causes live a long and healthy life. chicken tender wraps, bread bowl world order of Seb’s school lunches. from their stomachs, erasing all the article. Sorry. Chicken patties have which impel them to the separation Back to biased opinion. I chicken soup, chicken patties, or- nutritional and psychological benefits generally been considered the best Don’t serve pasta for lunch three days from such luncheon atrocities: used to love pasta, but now, I come ange chicken, etc… These were they have ever received from the food school lunch for the past several of the week. Serve it every day. If it’s Awesome. Psyched. to Seb’s for lunch and I end up eat- the days when lunch at Seb’s was group, and replaces it with nothing. years, due to their charming aesthetic better than chicken patties, people Swerve. None of these expressions ing pasta the majority of the week. something to look forward to after He takes out pasta from humankind and a taste that is slightly redolent of would be fine with having chicken have ever been uttered in Ward Hall Then I head home, stoked to have a long morning of classes. Even on and replaces it with nothing. Would comfort food whilst remaining mod- patties every day of the week, it only when pasta is being served. How- a little variety in my meals, only to the weekends, Seb’s students would that be a good scenario? No, and I’ll erately classy. They are an overall makes sense that everyone will enjoy ever, whenever we have bread bowl discover that my mother has also crave the deliciousness of the Seb’s tell you why. crowd pleaser. If given the option having a better food every day even soups or the near-extinct chicken made pasta. This problem is easily cafeteria, and would look forward to An enormous percentage between having chicken patties every more. There is no need for anything patty, these adjectives, and many eliminated by containing pasta to even a Monday because of the ter- of the world’s population would die. day of the week instead of our current else. Pasta is above all, and when you more, fly through the air faster than its day, pasta Wednesday. Wednes- rific dish that would be served by With the removal of so much nutri- dietary situation, an imaginary poll of finally accept that pasta has pervaded pasta to the trashcan. The amount day used to be a sacred day, a day the cooking staff. I desire to return tion from our bodies, people who students unanimously agrees that they your entire life, you will come to love of pasta served at St. Sebastian’s is of thanksgiving and pasta. But now, to these days, the Pax Romana of have been eating pasta as a diet staple would opt for the change. As senior pasta. Maybe someday the earth will immeasurable. Literally much pasta pasta has been smeared across the lunch. However, the only way to for so many years simply would not Will Kenney puts it, “nothing is bet- be fully united under the glorious has been consumed in the past sev- weekdays, and Wednesdays are any- make real this dream is to do away be able to take the hit. Every pasta ter than chicken patties.” enlightening leadership of that high- eral months. I feel dumber having thing but sacred. with the practice of serving pasta company in existence would im- Ok, so nothing is better est of all foods. No one can be said consumed the amount of wheat be- Pizza Friday has remained more than one day per week. a constant, something we’ve all mediately go out of business, and all than chicken patties. While bold, the to have bad taste, because there will ing served. I need to stay slim, and I have a dream that one day we will that isn’t going to happen if I keep found ourselves congregating to- their workers would go jobless. Fami- statement, if made randomly during a only be one. return to the good ol’ days of Seb’s consuming carbs at this rate. wards after the dissolution of Pasta lies would be unable to provide for corporate chapel one morning, would I’m not saying that you lunch, when the smell of chicken We recently sat down with Wednesday. The strength of Fri- patties gracefully flowed out of the themselves economically and would probably be met with nods of ap- should be having pasta for breakfast Matt Blue of the Junior Class to talk days has increased weekly, while cafeteria doorway like a gentle bub- slip into poverty. Without words like proval. Now here’s where you intel- and dinner every day too, or at least about pasta: Wednesdays seem to float by, -use bling mountain brook, and pleas- “spaghetti” and “rigatoni,” the aver- lectuals out there get to show off your not right away. The occasional guilty C&A: What are your thoughts on less and obnoxious. antly struck the nasal passages of age American’s Italian vocabulary knowledge of the transitive property. pleasure of a steak dinner is under- pasta? Pasta can be great. It can passing students, when the smell of would drop from about seven words standable for those of you with less Pasta is better than nothing, and noth- M: “I haven’t had a carb since ’04 come in many delicious forms, such steak on steak and cheese sub day to zero. Elementary school macaroni discipline, for it will all be corrected ing is better than chicken patties. Af- but I was able to break the barrier as primavera, or meat lovers pasta, sizzled in the pan like water droplets in due time. Heck, go ahead and eat projects would disappear forever. The ter hours of frustrated scratching on when this year began because all I or the classic spaghetti and meatballs on a hot skillet, and when the bread pancakes for lunch this weekend. But nothingness that replaces the pasta pads of paper, establishing complex see in Ward Hall is carbs. I’d like dish. However, pasta, like any other bowls were stacked high, ready to you’d better enjoy them, for they will would be of no help because it is, proofs and remembering formulas to see some more variety in the great food, only clings to its deli- be christened with celestial chicken after all, nothing. In short, the world that probably would have helped you be among your last. The age of eter- lunchroom, other than Jambalaya, ciousness when it is eaten sparingly. or beef stew. Change must be made! would be a mess. on your math test last week, you’ll nal pasta is approaching, and we must because that’s just plain boring. I The current situation at the Seb’s Thus, I ask that the Seb’s student What can we conclude from probably come up with a shocking have our dietary patterns prepared to want some meat in my mouth, none lunchroom is one of overdose. Pasta body stand up against the injustice this terrifying hypothetical? Pasta is solution: pasta is better than chicken survive it. of this whey product, fake protein, is consumed normally on Monday, of having pasta served three days a pasta. I’m finna get chiseled for the being chop suey, on Tuesday, being week, and initiate the change that upcoming hockey season and I need lasagna or left over chop suey, and so many Seb’s students crave. I ask more than pasta; maybe some chick- often on Thursdays as well. All this the ENTIRE student body to rise up en patties?” pasta is way too much. with me, and in one voice affirm, C&A: What’s your all-time favorite I recently did a survey on sixteen GIVE ME A PASTA-FREE LUNCH meal at Sebs? juniors at Sebs. When asked if they ROOM, OR GIVE ME DEATH! M: “I think I speak for the school enjoy having pasta more than one when I say chicken patties are sec- day per week, a shocking fifteen of Early Morning Club: We’re Up Before You Are By CONNOR MURRAY ‘14 his response is simply “I don’t know”. surprised if one of the food trucks car- SENIOR WRITER According to him, he doesn’t do his rying pasta goes missing this week. Every morning at Sebs homework, doesn’t watch T.V, doesn’t A popular misconception begins the same way. It’s long before read, doesn’t play video games, and about early morning club is that oth- the sun is ready to come out with a doesn’t use his cell phone. So it begs ers somehow know you were there couple birds chirping over yonder. the question, what does the land shark early. I’ve been there as early as 3:30 This arcade classic was the source material for the senior class’ costume idea. The faint roar of Sam Carroll’s engine do in his room for ten hours with and had to get countless late slips or can be heard from Sebs as he leaves nothing but a bed to lie on? James also work duty shifts for showing up late his driveway in Newton. Thirteen speaks with a Boston accent. He is to Corporate Chapel or class meeting. Halloween at Sebs: Here Come Fat Yellow Things seconds later he’s in the Sebs lot, leav- from Medfield, he goes to Sebs, and Another downside is that you have ing Greendale Ave a mess. His kill list nobody in his family has one. More on to put your bag down first. I have By COLE ALDRICH ‘16 of gorillas attacked us. Sometimes, a the library screaming, “They’re com- includes: cats, dogs, squirrels, deer, James, he can bear crawl faster than he to rummage through about fifteen couple of gorillas would take a help- ing!” And suddenly, about twenty and the occasional stray child. runs, and he can run fast. This raises backpacks before finally getting ahold CHRIS POTVIN ‘16 less 7th grader and carry him away. pac-men, a few Red Sox players, and Mr. Palemaccio, who apparently lives other theories as to what he does in the of mine. No matter where I leave my As we all know, every year For the first few periods, the gorillas a jay-bird sprinted through the rooms, at Sebs, then lets him into the build- woods when he goes home, but that’s bag, whether it’s under a cubby, in a on Halloween the seniors at St. Sebas- ran around to classes, came in, threw throwing papers, magazines, and even ing. Kids have shown up as early as a different debate for a different time. cubby, or in the front lobby, a moun- tian’s find some way to dress up and around desks, and took kids away. chess pieces all over the library. A 3:30 and Mr. P is always there to let James is actually a big help though tain of seventh grade backpacks end terrorize the school. This year’s se- Last year was another memo- few of them ran over to the couches them in. He usually works quietly on and can answer just about any math up crushing anything valuable inside niors had the tall task of trying to live rable Halloween as sixty-five spider- in the library and jumped the students his computer and there are a wide va- question you have when Mr. Palemac- without fail. Lawsuits are not out of up to some memorable performances men descended on the student body. sitting there. There was a small brawl, riety of theories as to what he’s doing. cio is busy. the question gentlemen. in the past. Like the gorillas, they were violent. but the group moved into the Science There are claims that he is a U.S. gen- Next to arrive is Matt Guarino. Not The positives of taking the The best yet may have been the gorilla They poured into the library and wing. We asked Sophomore, Nnamdi eral controlling all drone warfare only much to say about Matt; just be sure journey to early morning club heav- invasion of 2009. To refresh memories rushed through the hallways causing Okwerekwu, what he thought of the pausing to teach sub par math students to ask him about the St. Paul’s soccer ily outweigh these minor negatives and for the benefit of the younger Sebs destruction and wrecking students. senior prank. He said “The seventh how to add fractions. Others are cer- game last year. though. I’m not sure how the rest of mates who weren’t here to witness the However, this class may have gone graders had to run or they would be tain he’s a Belmont Hill spy, capable Once the big four are all settled you use your time at home on a school chaos, it all started during the beloved a bit too far with their antics in the taken.” of pulling the string to our “box”, down, the other members of the night, but when I try to do work on Magazine Drive Assembly when three eyes of many. When the second wave The pac-man infestation had its and feeding them secrets like Mr. early morning club begin to trickle in. a school night, I have a rotation of bananas interrupted the speaker. They came, they had not only an aggressive moments, but if there was an award Nerbonne’s embarrassing photo from This list includes Luke and Thomas watching television, playing basket- sprinted through the crowd screaming. nature, but they were also armed with for best performance, it would have the Christmas party. In reality though, Wazynczuck, Chris Haley, and Cedric ball, eating, and then checking up on Everyone was in shock. Next, we saw cans of silly string. For a while, they to go to the policeman. This police- Mr. P is an American hero, without Depestre. These four are not at the my fantasy football team. This cycle is a mass of black tearing into Ward Hall. ran around shooting students, the rugs, man, who will remain un-named for him being there every morning I don’t same social status as the earlier com- repeated at least five times even when Suddenly 65 gorillas began sprinting and walls. The school was a mess, and his safety, saw the jay-bird roaming know how many of us would be able ers, yet they are not at the bottom of I simply want to get work done. I just through the assembly, trampling kids some of the silly string marks stayed around the couches in the back of the to multiply and divide. the food chain either. That would be can’t focus. When I go to start my and wreaking havoc. The man from for a quite a while. Senior Owen library. The policeman then ran at the Shortly after Sam arrives, James me. I, a part time member of the early homework it’s midnight. I learned so the Magazine Drive was standing in Kehoe recalled “it was complete bird, attempting to arrest him. They Sylvia, aka Jaime with a soft J, or morning club, am the rookie. I’m still much about myself after early morn- shock, unable to speak. We knew we mayhem.” then got into a brawl, and the clearly more widely known as the land shark, going through the process of initiation, ing club was presented to me. My would be in for an exciting day. How- This year, however, there stronger policeman threw the bird onto comes crawling in. The Land Shark which I won’t go into detail about be- work takes not only takes a fraction of ever, when we went to get our back- was an interesting costume variety. the ground. What a hardo! ravenously raids the kitchen for his cause it can get pretty nasty. Let’s just the time it used to, but is much stron- packs after the assembly, we found Generally, everyone was a pac-man. Overall, most would say that the cup of noodles and begins all of his say earning a spot in the early morning ger too. Even though an early wake up them piled in giant clusters, bound We also had a few Red Sox players Halloween prank was a solid one. But, homework. It doesn’t matter how club is a big commitment. Recently call is required, I compensate by going together with those plastic ties that dressed in their ski goggles, a single it doesn’t match the destructiveness much he has, none of it is ever done. though, I’ve been climbing my way to bed earlier and have been getting can’t be undone. So, for about twenty jay-bird, a gorilla, some ghosts from of the gorilla and spider-men years. A five page English paper, a chemistry up the ladder and have been able to sit much more sleep as a result. If you’re minutes, we passed around a pair of pac-man, and a policeman. The first However, it was destructive enough to lab, a math packet, and a history test in on some of the war room meetings. a supporter of sleep and getting work scissors to separate the backpacks. wave in the library was the most get Mr. Nerbonne and Father Paris out is an hours’ work for the land shark. I can’t disclose too much about what done, then early morning club is your During this process, a small squad lethal. A few ghosts sprinted through to valiantly defend their library. When asked what he does at home, is said in these either. Just don’t be utopia. November 2013 THE WALRUS Page 7 Kenney Presents: Sebs’ Fight Club Bracketology

Gentlemen, we’ve all won- – Fight begins with Reed yelling really of nowhere, Duffy cannot compete. Strachan to be here, but somehow he’s Behmen in 2012 and the miracle run down to the intangibles. Who’s got the dered what would happen if the entire stupid things at Bellinger. Like really 4 Tyson Reed vs. 5 Jack Duffy – not. Nobody expected the Cinderella of MJ Muldowney in 2011. In order drive to win? Who can fight through the school squared up in a fighting tourna- stupid. Bellinger takes one step towards Duffy’s blue blood comes out again, story of Westvold, and yet he’s here, to continue this Cinderella Story, he’ll pain and come out on top? Who’s going ment for the ages. Seniors vs. seventh Reed, sending him running out of the chokeslams Reed while yelling, “You showing that anyone can win in this have to take on the most well rounded to get knocked out, because that’s the graders, freshmen vs. freshmen, who ring. Bellinger wins by default. have the right to remain silent!” tournament. This is the big stage, but fighter in the tournament, Chris Cal- only way either of the fighters will lose knows? The matchups are endless. This 2 Chris Callahan vs. 15 Desmond 3 John McNamara vs. 11 Matt Bell – nothing matters except the champion- lahan. Coming in at 6’2”, 205lbs, the the fight? It’s all come down to this. is St. Sebastian’s Fight Club Bracketol- DiGiovanni – Callahan demolishes Once again, Bell does not skip uppers ship belt. We move our fights from the 2nd seed out of the North Region beat Vegas odds have Callahan winning in ogy, and anyone has a chance to win. DiGiovanni as his Jeep was not in the day. Has a harder time chokeslamming locker rooms and into Ward Hall. Each DiGiovanni, Barrett, Bell, and Duffy a split decision, but we all know it’s Vegas has odds in these fights, and the room with him. McNamara, decides to just hit him in of these write-ups will have a preview on his road to the Final Four. His Elite going to end with a knockout. I’ve got people want their money. Out of the 64 3 John McNamara vs. 14 Jack Gold- the face a lot. and a result. It’s the Final Four, and it’s Eight fight against Duffy has been the my money on Callahan. He’ll only lose students chosen on Selection Thursday man – Goldman too busy filming other 2 Chris Callahan vs. 10 George Barrett anybody’s game. fight of the tournament so far, with Cal- if he gets knocked out, and we know Night to Friday Morning at 1:03 AM, fights. Realizes he’s about to fight. – Callahan destroys Barrett without East Region vs. West Region: lahan’s Army blood conquering Duffy’s that won’t happen very easily. Callahan only one will be crowned champion. Forfeits because he forgot the tri-pod. saying a word. 5 Blake Gallagher vs. 1 Dan Fulham cop roots. Callahan’s sheer determina- vs. Gallagher. Senior vs. Freshman. The Keep in mind, gentlemen, these results 4 Tyson Reed vs. 13 Andrew Warner – South Region: Preview: tion to win is what drives him, and he battle for eternal glory. are all predictions. If we actually had Warner dislocates his knee on his first 1 James Fiore vs. 9 Corey Ronan – Senior vs. Freshman. Captain vs. will never tap out. A knockout is the Result: this in real life, we would see the real step. Reed wins by default. Ronan’s speed is the killer, and Fiore Prodigy. This fight is the big one for only way to beat Callahan, which will Wow. Just wow. Possibly the most champion. Also, it probably wouldn’t 5 Jack Duffy vs. 12 Christian Reen- knows it. the evening. Coming in at 6’0”, 200lbs, be difficult for Westvold, as he’s won incredible spectacle of human strength be school sanctioned and featured in stierna – Duffy comes out strong with 4 Jordan Brydie vs. 12 Sam Carroll the 5th seed from the East Region beat three of his four fights on tap outs. and determination that I will ever wit- the school newspaper. Once the fighters his police blood and subdues Reensti- – Carroll tries to go low on Brydie, Campanelli, Sweeney, McDonald, and Vegas has Callahan in an easy win, ness in my entire life. Neither fighter step in the ring, all bets are off. Let’s erna. Reenstierna isn’t as strong as his Brydie keeps him away with his reach Kenney on his way to the Final Four. but I think Westvold will test him. gave up, neither fighter surrendered, brawl. brother, can’t escape. and just pummels him. He’s beaten 4 seniors in a row, a feat My money is on Callahan to crush and neither showed any mercy what- Rules: 6 Ackel Jreige vs. 11 Matt Bell – Bell 3 Aturo Adkins vs. 11 Greg Bar- only accomplished by Connor Strachan Westvold’s championship hopes, and be soever. The fight began with another 1. No touching of the hair or face never skips uppers day, chokeslams letta – Another heavyweight battle for way back in 2010, when he beat four the clock that strikes midnight on this textbook form tackle from Gallagher, 2. And that’s it! Jreige Barletta, Adkins doesn’t know as much seniors in a row only to lose to his Cinderella Story. slamming Callahan directly into the ROUND OF 64 7 Edosa Onaiwu vs. 10 George Bar- about Canton as he does, gets head- brother Brian in the Final Four. On the Result: mat. Gallagher straddled Callahan’s East Region: rett – Fight lasts for over an hour, but locked while learning about the town’s other side of the ring, there’s Fulham. As we’ve seen in every one of his fights midsection and began throwing 1 Connor Strachan vs. 16 Marty White Barrett channels his father’s wrestling history. Coming in at 6’5”, 230lbs, the only leading up to the Final Four bout, Cal- haymakers at his face, with Callahan – Strachan literally eats Marty, but strength and pins Onaiwu. 2 Miles Hunter vs. 10 Scott Westvold remaining 1 seed from the West Region lahan never taps out. In a very tough taking hit after hit after hit. Somehow, Marty’s spiked hair doesn’t go down 8 John O’Leary vs. 9 Conor Duffy – – Westvold knows Hunter has been beat Kaba, Ouelette, Karpowicz, and battle, Westvold’s Cinderella Story Callahan flung Gallagher off of his easy. Two featherweights face off in this talking about his sister, channels that Curley to get to the Final Four. His ends with a knockout from a Callahan chest and lunged at him, narrowly 2 Gabe Maxwell vs. 15 Brendan battle of lankiness, O’Leary laughs at anger into a hard fought win. Elite Eight fight against Curley was punch. It went to the ground early, as missing Gallagher’s knees as he hurtled Albertson – Albertson forgets to injure the amount Duffy says “guy,” Duffy SWEET SIXTEEN the toughest of the road, due to the fact Westvold used his traditional wrestling across the mat. With each man in the Maxwell, too busy reading scouting capitalizes and knocks out O’Leary. East Region: he suffered a broken left hand in the moves to get Callahan in a leg bar. corner opposite the one they started in, report. South Region: 8 Shane McDonald vs. 5 Blake Gal- victory. He’ll be wearing a wrap on that This hold didn’t last long, however, as they stood up and faced each other on 3 Will Kenney vs. 14 Thaddeus Ken- 1 James Fiore vs. 16 Sonny Huang lagher – Gallagher continues his march hand tonight, but don’t expect him to Callahan quickly changed the momen- the mat. Callahan, his right eye heavily nedy – Thaddeus calls Kenney a schlep, – Huang confuses Fiore by dropping to the championship, takes McDonald pay much mind to it, as he’ll do any- tum by flipping out of the leg bar and damaged, bleeding profusely from a cut gets one-punched. math equations, Fiore gets into hunter to the ground before he has the chance thing to win. Vegas has Fulham, but my getting Westvold in a chokehold. With on his forehead, spit a wad of blood di- 4 Brandon Sweeney vs. 13 Luke mode and hog ties Huang. to throw the YOPP punch. money’s on Gallagher. Expect him to Westvold still in the hold, Callahan rectly into the center of the mat, essen- Murphy – Big fight out of Medfield, 2 Miles Hunter vs. 15 Matt Aisenberg – 3 Will Kenney vs. 10 Tucker McLough- target Fulham’s left hand and capitalize stood up on the mat, dragged Westvold tially issuing a challenge for Gallagher Murphy puts up a strong fight until Hunter’s boxing lessons paid off, lays a lin – Kenney realizes McLoughlin is on any opening he gets. to the corner, and released him from the to come at him again. Gallagher, his Sweeney literally rips his beard off of 1-2 combo on Aisenberg’s face. from Weston and not South Boston, Result: hold. The entire crowd was shocked. face bruised from his previous fights, his face. 3 Aturo Adkins vs. 14 David Abelson neutralizes that rich white boy. In one of the best fights of the tourna- Releasing Westvold from a hold was charged Callahan, going full speed 5 Blake Gallagher vs. 12 Connor – Adkins pulls a piece of bread out of West Region: ment, Gallagher outlasts Fulham in a like if the Vietcong gave Rambo bullets directly at his chest. As Gallagher flew Campanelli – Campanelli tries to tire his pocket, Abelson vomits, then passes 1 Dan Fulham vs. 12 Matt Karpowicz battle that quickly goes to the ground. when he ran out of ammo. Callahan across the ring, Callahan sidestepped Gallagher out by throwing quick moves out. – Nobody expected Karpowicz to get The fight started with Fulham making limped to the center of the mat, his Gallagher’s charge, wound up with his and punches, Gallagher form tackles 4 Jordan Brydie vs. 13 Owen Kehoe to the Sweet Sixteen, but his Cinder- the first move, a right hook that con- right leg weak from Westvold’s leg right hand, and delivered a crushing up- him and puts him in a sleeper hold. – Kehoe’s loss of baby fat pays no ella Story ends here. Fulham’s age and nected with Gallagher’s jaw. Fulham bar, and stood, waiting for Westvold to percut directly to Gallagher’s jaw. Gal- 6 Nick Flanagan vs. 11 Zach Chambers dividends, quickly loses to Brydie. weight dominates the fight. kept that broken left hand from any recover and face him. Just as Westvold lagher was stopped dead in his tracks, – Flanagan re-injures knee trying to 5 Angus O’Rourke vs. 12 Sam Car- 3 Joe Kearney vs. 2 Brian Curley – heavy duty, only using it for quick jabs stood up and was about to make a his eyes fluttering from the blow, yet body slam Chambers, both can’t get up. roll – A big upset, “Scammy” Car- Kearney avoids the head butt all fight, and positioning. Gallagher recog- move, Callahan charged him with the he composed himself quickly enough Chambers wins with a pin. roll’s speed and quickness overcomes but Curley lands a massive one just as nized this and went in for his move, a closing speed of a Siberian Tiger and to see Callahan wince with pain while 7 Henry Finnegan vs. 10 Tucker O’Rourke while he asks what the rules the bell is about to ring. textbook form tackle to bring Fulham hit Westvold with a devastating right examining his right hand. Callahan McLoughlin – Scrappy McLoughlin are for the third time. North Region: to the ground in his own corner. In the cross, knocking him out cold. It was had never shown pain in a fight before, tells Finnegan he’s from South Boston, 6 Travis Lampron vs. 11 Greg Barletta 1 Justin Bellinger vs. 5 Jack Duffy – process, Gallagher shifted Fulham to the most destructive punch of the entire and Gallagher knew exactly what to Finnegan doesn’t realize McLoughlin’s – Heavyweight battle, Barletta wins in Bellinger can’t beat a second Duffy. his right side in order to pin his good tournament, and Callahan shook it off do with a broken hand from his Final from Weston and gets TKO’d. a split decision. Duffy brings the Walpole scrappiness hand to the ground and take control, but like he had just swatted a fly. Westvold Four fight with Fulham. He charged 8 Shane McDonald vs. 9 Matt Doherty 7 Christian Capello vs. 10 Scott and the heart of the police force to the Fulham fought back. Somehow, he bat- had to be carried off the mat by fellow Callahan again, and, to the shock of the – Two East Milton middleweights Westfold – Westfold destroys Capello fight, sends Bellinger packing. tled through the pain and used that left members of the junior class and his crowd, caught him by surprise, taking square off. Doherty starts with the ad- because someone told him Capello was 11 Matt Bell vs. 2 Chris Callahan – In hand to get Gallagher into a headlock sister, a demoralizing ending to what him straight to the mat. Flipping Cal- vantage, but Shane gets him down with talking about his sister. a hard-fought bout, Callahan’s pure on the mat. This quickly shifted into a could have been the greatest Cinderella lahan onto his back, Gallagher gripped his signature “YOPP” punch. 8 Christian Kelly vs. 9 Corey Ronan desire to win trumps Bell’s massive full nelson where Gallagher was nearly Story of all time. Callahan’s injured right hand with West Region: – Kelly reads Ronan his Amazon.com creatine intake. finished, but somehow maneuvered Championship Match vice-like power, yet Callahan made no 1 Dan Fulham vs. 16 Soree Kaba – reviews, Ronan laughs but doesn’t South Region: his arm in order to get a strong grip on This is what we’ve all been sound. His face was purple with rage Soree charms Fulham’s gentle giant know why, knocks him out. 9 Corey Ronan vs. 4 Jordan Brydie – Fulham’s broken hand, forcing him to waiting for. The championship bout. and pain, and as Gallagher shifted him nature, and they go get ice cream ROUND OF 36 Basketball somehow beats hockey in release the full nelson. From then on, Bigger than the World Series, the Su- into an arm bar, he did all he could mid-fight. Fulham accidentally steps on East Region: a fight, with Brydie’s reach playing a Gallagher never let go of that broken perbowl, and the Olympics combined. to flip himself out of it. Gallagher Soree when walking back to the ring. 1 Connor Strachan vs. 8 Shane Mc- huge factor in the win. left hand, putting Fulham into a devas- Vegas’ odds are all over the place, never let up on the arm bar, gripping 2 Brian Curley vs. 15 Jack Frisoli – Donald – Strachan tries to overpower 11 Greg Barletta vs. 10 Scott Westvold tating arm bar, pushing Fulham’s arm the money’s flowing in, and people Callahan’s hand and bending his arm Frisoli quickly gets in Curley’s head McDonald, McDonald sticks with his – Westvold’s wrestling roots take down to its breaking point. The pain became want to see what happens. Two men. to its breaking point. What happened by throwing very questionable chirps scrappy East Milton fighting style and Barletta, even with such a weight dif- too much for Fulham to bear, which is One ring. One fight. One Champion. next was a shock to the entire crowd, to at him while hitting him with body wins on yet another YOPP punch. ference between them. saying something, and he tapped out. Whoever wins this fight will go down all those watching at home, and to all shots. Frisoli gets too close and Curlet 4 Brandon Sweeney vs. 5 Blake Gal- ELITE EIGHT In an incredible battle of wills that in St. Sebastian’s history. He’ll have those watching overseas. A loud snap headbutts him into a coma. lagher – Gallagher decimates Sweeney East Region: ended with Gallagher becoming the his portrait up in Ward Hall next to Mr. rang out through Ward Hall, and the en- 3 Joe Kearney vs. 14 Mike Connolly since Sweeney is still distraught from 5 Blake Gallagher vs. 3 Will Ken- first freshman to reach the champion- Burke and that priest guy. I don’t know tire crowd fell silent. As we watched in – Connolly tries to bribe Kearney with when Gallagher’s dad said his legs ney – In a fight the entire football team ship, both fighters were pushed to their his name. It doesn’t matter. This is the anticipation, Gallagher slowly released a scholarship to Dartmouth, Kearney were small. wanted to see, Gallagher takes Kenney limit. They shook hands at the end of Championship Match of the Sebs Fight his hold on Callahan’s arm, which had one-punches him while yelling “Har- 3 Will Kenney vs. 11 Zach Chambers down in a ground battle, moving on to the match, and although Fulham was Club Tournament, and this one’s for all gone limp, and stood up in the ring. vard!” – Kenney’s speed kills, tires Chambers the Final Four. upset with Gallagher’s exploitation of the marbles. Boy’s club, men’s league, Callahan remained on the ground. 4 Andrew Corcoran vs. 13 Alex Walsh out and takes him down. West Region: his injury, all’s fair in love and war and let’s go to work. Gallagher had broken Callahan’s arm – Walsh gets disqualified for saying 2 Gabe Maxwell vs. 10 Tucker 1 Dan Fulham vs. 2 Brian Curley – Sebs Fight Club. East Region vs. North Region and Callahan passed out from the pain. “hack” too much. McLoughlin – McLoughlin recognizes Curley can’t reach Fulham with a head- North Region vs. South Region 5 Blake Gallagher vs. 2 Chris Callahan As Gallagher stood in the center of the 5 Matt Daniel vs. 12 Matt Karpowicz Gabe’s fragility, gives him a concussion butt, but breaks Fulham’s hand when 2 Chris Callahan vs. 10 Scott Westvold Preview: ring, a shout rang out from the crowd: – Karpowicz’s reach keeps Daniels at with a devastating head butt knockout. he gets punched in the head. Fulham Preview: At the start of the tournament, this “He’s a freshman!” The crowd roared, a distance, Daniels doesn’t back down West Region: somehow pulls off a win, as he puts It’s do or die for the Cinderella Story may not have been the fight everyone and some say the “he’s a freshman” until he can’t see out of both eyes. Karp 1 Dan Fulham vs. 8 Matt Ouellette – Curley in a one-armed headlock. that is Scott Westvold. Coming in at expected to see. This may not have chant was heard all the way over at wins on a split decision. Fulham’s reach is the killer, Ouellette North Region: 5’10”, 185lbs, the 10th seed from the even been the fight everyone wanted Belmont Hill. Blake Gallagher was the 6 Conor Craven vs. 11 Tedy Loughbor- doesn’t land one punch. 5 Jack Duffy vs. 2 Chris Callahan – South Region beat Capello, Hunter, to see. But after 62 fighters have been champion of St. Sebastian’s Fight Club ough – Craven sweeps the leg. 4 Andrew Corcoran vs. 12 Matt Karpo- One of the best fights of the entire Barletta, and Brydie to reach the Final eliminated, each man battling for the Tournament, the first freshman to ever 7 Tyler Wiik vs. 10 Kevin Ginns – Wiik wicz – Corcoran’s bye in the first round tournament. Neither fighter gives up, Four. Through his hate fire for those chance to go down as a legend, only do so. He defeated Chris Callahan on stays completely silent nearly the whole gets to him, Karpowicz wins with expe- but Callahan outlasts Duffy in a battle who talk about his sister and his wres- two are left, and this is the fight we a knockout, breaking Callahan’s hand fight, gets rattled by Ginns yelling, rience in the ring. that’s worthy of an ESPN 30 for 30. tling experience, Westvold has defeated want to see now. Blake “He’s a Fresh- and arm in the process. The headline in “I’m done! I’m done!” Ginns somehow 3 Joe Kearney vs. 6 Conor Craven – In South Region: each of the four core fighting types of man” Gallagher against “Stone Cold” the Walrus the next day read: “Down manages to win on split decision. the battle of the South Shore, the fight 4 Jordan Brydie vs. 10 Scott Westvold the tournament: Capello, the above av- Chris Callahan. Gallagher looks to Goes Callahan: Blake Gallagher Wins 8 Matt Ouelette vs. 9 Will D’Orsi – stays even almost all night. Kearney – Westvold’s wrestling experience al- erage height and strong build, Hunter, be the first freshman to ever win the Title Bout.” Ouelette and D’Orsi spend most of the wins in a split decision. lows him to quickly take Brydie to the the slightly shorter yet built like a brick championship belt, while Callahan just So that’s it boys. I hoped you enjoyed fight making dumb jokes to each other 2 Brian Curley vs. 10 Kevin Ginns – ground. It stays there. Westvold wins sh*thouse (known as the Muscleham- looks to win. Not for the belt, not for it. Maybe we can do it for real next until Ouelette realizes D’Orsi went to Ginns gets another scar on his head on a tap out. ster), Barletta, average height with the fame, just to win. Weight-wise, it’s year. People would have to sign wavers, Belmont Hill and quickly dispatches from a devastating Curley head butt. FINAL FOUR weight advantage, and Brydie, the tall, an even match, with Gallagher coming though. And we probably couldn’t do him. North Region: Here it is boys, the four men left athletic, and lanky fighter. Westvold in at 6’0”, 200lbs, and Callahan coming it at Sebs. And I don’t think Strachan North Region: 1 Justin Bellinger vs. 9 Conor Duffy – standing. A 1 seed, a 5 seed, a 2 seed, is only the third 10th seed to reach the in with a couple inches on Gallagher at would actually eat Marty White. But 1 Justin Bellinger vs. 16 Patrick Reed Bellinger’s flurry of hooks comes out and a 10 seed. Everyone expected Final Four, putting him alongside Billy 6’2”, 205lbs. That means it all comes who knows? As we’ve seen, anything can happen in St. Sebs Fight Club. ARROWS SPORTS Vol LXVII, No. 2 St. Sebastian’s School November 2013 Soccer Works Through Tough Season By CJ SANTOSUOSSO ‘15 late goal in the 88th minute was the true year, as that was the best game of soccer nail in the coffin for the team, however, the team played all year” agreeing with & RYAN McGUIRK ‘15 and they lost 4-2. The arrows then traveled his player Billy McCarthy. Coach Lynch The Varsity Soccer team fin- to Roxbury Latin, a middle of the pack then said that next year the team needs to ished out the season with a league record ISL soccer team, and they had confidence “win more game through the maturity of of 2-12-1 and an overall record of 2-14-1. they could win against their opponent. our players and getting stronger and faster. In their final 10 games they went 1-8-1 Behind goals from juniors Kenny Vallace Now the young players have more seasons overall. Coming off a win against Gover- and Charlie Gordon, and a shutout posted under their belt in ISL Soccer, which will nor’s the team traveled to Milton Academy by goalie Matt Eldridge, the arrows did bode well for the future. Next fall we’ll and Tabor. Milton, ranked third in the ISL just that, winning 2-0. Finally the arrows have an experienced team out there on the handed the arrows a tough 4-0 defeat, played Thayer Academy at home in their field.” Coach Lynch will look toward the and Tabor defeated them 5-0. The Arrows last game of they year. The game was tied current juniors for leadership on and off the battled hard against Brooks at home, but 1 a piece heading late into the second half field next year. suffered a tough 3-0 defeat. At homecom- when Thayer scored in the 70th minute, a Not only does Coach Lynch ing the soccer team once again battled crushing blow to the arrows, who could not expect to improve next year, but also his hard against rival Belmont Hill. This was tie the game and lost a heartbreaker, 2-1, in players are expecting a very successful another hard fought battle, and sadly it which they played extremely hard but just season. Billy McCarthy said that the team resulted in an Arrows 2-1 defeat. The ISL couldn’t score in the end. needs to improve on their “scoring. We champion Lawrence Academy, handed the The theme for this young team need to play games in their entirety; we arrows a tough 5-0 loss on the road, and at throughout out the year was that they truly were a resilient group of guys, but we need home for the next game Middlesex defeat- battled hard. They were, in the words of to play consistently and we need to put up ed the arrows 3-0. St. Marks, ranked fifth Billy McCarthy, elected captain for next shots and get into a rhythm, rather than just The Varsity Soccer Team: they can see your soul, and it’s not looking too pretty. overall in the ISL rolled into Needham on season, “A resilient bunch, who played scoring in spurts.” Junior Kenny Vallace Wednesday, October 23rd, and the arrows each game in its entirety.” The scores said, “We didn’t win, but we did have a came in with a tough mentality. Down 1-0, were often misleading for the team and lot of fun as a team and we expect to be the Arrows battled back with 2 goals in they played much better then their record significantly better next year.” The team Cream Cheese Aids Cross Country Team five minutes, the first by freshman Parker suggested. They lost many heartbreakers, next year, according to Kenny, will have, suffered a triple-loss to Governor’s, Division 3 New England High School Joyce, the second by senior captain, Austin in which they would let in a late goal or By PAUL KEADY ‘16 “A lot more experience within the team, BB&N, and St. Paul’s. John Kapples cross country. Senior captain Cam Kelly Lewis. St. Marks tied it up before the half just not be able to finish on plays to draw even though size will be an issue. Size is & ERIK JONES ‘16 earned himself the Game Cream Cheese finished first for Seb’s with a time of at 2-2. 5 minutes into the second half, goals. 5 of their 13 defeats were by 2 going to be an issue, but we will have a Countless hours of running and practic- due to his outstanding performance in 18:32 at the New England Champion- St. Marks scored, and they then scored a goals or less, and often times that second generally athletic, quick team. Our entire ing led the Cross Country team to a the JV race. After the first mile marker ship race. Paul Keady, Erik Jones, Luke late goal in the 85th minute, to go up and goal would be scored late in the contest. starting lineup is back without the 2 senior 6-13 regular season record, before the we were stunned to find him in second Jones, and Kevin Moore raced very eventually win the game 4-2. St. Marks had An example of this would be against the captains, though.” The two captains, Austin ISL and New England championships. place out of thirty plus runners from well. John Flatley, Jimmy Ryan, and an edge with size, and a very good goalie, second place Rivers squad, in which they Lewis and John O’Leary are sad to see The first race was a home match at the four schools. Although two of the John Kapples didn’t run this race, but but the arrows played hard, and the score were down 2-0, and eventually scored to their careers end but couldn’t have thought Caryl Park in Dover against Lexington kids behind him passed him in the last performed notably well throughout the doesn’t truly reflect how well they played. make it 2-1. It stayed like this until the of a better group of guys to end it with. Christian Academy, which we won stretch of the race, he finished in an epic season. The arrows traveled down to Newport and 70th minute, where Rivers scored, to go up The Arrows soccer team had a handily despite stifling temperatures. fourth place with his best race yet. Perhaps the highlight of the season lost to St. Georges 3-0 in the next game. 3-1, and then 4-1 after a goal in the 85th fun year despite the losing records. They At this race John Ryan won the Game The following week was homecoming. for Cam was his first place finish at In the next game against St. Pauls, the ar- minute. A 4-1 loss looks like a blowout, but look forward to a successful season led Cream Cheese. The Game Cream Amidst the roars of Henry’s Corner, we homecoming or his personal record rows found themselves down 1-0 late in the the team played hard against this very good by Coach Lynch and Coach Connolly, and Cheese, the team’s most prestigious thrashed Rivers with a winning score of 18:06 earlier at the Rivers course. John second half, until junior defensemen Paige Rivers soccer team, as they commonly did newly elected captains, Billy McCarthy award, is an empty cream cheese 25-32. Paul Keady was the recipient of Bartlett capped off his cross country Sanderson fed Austin Lewis the ball, who throughout the year. When reviewing the and Doyle Syliva. Despite graduating container granted to one St. Sebastian’s the Game Cream Cheese award, due to career with a good New England’s race proceeded to score and tie the game up at varsity soccer team’s season, one has to seven seniors, the team has a lot of young Cross Country runner at each race with his third place spot overall and second as well. Their excellent senior leader- 1-1 in the 72nd minute. Groton then hand- look past their record, and see the tenacity players full of talent coming up through the the most admirable performance. In this on the team. He defied all odds, passing ship will be greatly missed next year. ed the arrows a tough 4-2 loss, in which the and toughness the team played with game system, along with many returning juniors race it was a big accomplishment for the John Ryan towards the end of the race. Juniors John Flatley and captain-elect arrows, down 3-0, rallied behind goals by in and game out. Coach Chris Lynch says from this year’s team. That experience and rest of us to persist through the deadly The team went into the next race feeling John Ryan will be filling in as the team senior Niko Fischer and sophomore Alejan- that “Beating RL on the road as the sun set talent will hopefully result in a very suc- 3.1 miles in the scorching heat, but we confident. We finished second out of leaders next fall. dro Soto to find themselves down by 1. A on a Wednesday was the highlight of the cessful soccer season next fall. five schools behind Roxbury Latin. At Mike Haley ’13 served as the assistant chose John Ryan because he managed to finish the race withstanding a painful this flat and extremely fast course, Erik coach this year. He was a vital part twisted ankle in the first mile, while Jones won the Game Cream Cheese. of the team, adding some good humor also throwing up three times. Despite He was awarded it for having nothing on the bus rides about beloved former his unsatisfactory time, he served as a left at the end of the race, coming in coach Mr. James Jenkins and angry role model for the rest of the team for just few seconds behind John Ryan and drivers. Next year when he goes off pure determination, both mental and Cam Kelly, setting his personal record to Harvard, he will greatly be missed, physical toughness. of 18:11. along with the team’s seniors Cam At our next race the team’s outcome For the last race of our regular season, Kelly and John Bartlett. We thank was not as appealing. Facing the we had disappointing losses to Thayer, Coach Haley and Coach Ryan for their ISL juggernauts Nobles, Milton, and Belmont Hill, and Groton. Luke Jones dedication to the team. Middlesex, all seeded in the top of the was nominated winner of the Game The team had a great group of guys this league, and powerhouse Tabor, we were Cream Cheese award, having raced very year on and off the course. We had lots completely swept by each except for well despite being on the IR for several of fun at team dinners, bus rides, team Milton. A “sweep” means that their top weeks. football games, and all the time waiting 5 scoring runners came in front of our Next came the ISL Champi- around before races. Even though it top five scoring runners. The Game onship. All 16 teams of the ISL met at is tough work running hills, intervals, Cream Cheese went to Kevin Moore, the hilly course of St. Mark’s. Going in, fartleks, or long distance everyday after who we felt had the best race out of our expectation was to beat Brooks and school, being on the team is a very the whole team. In our next matchup it BB&N, avenging our two close losses enjoyable and rewarding experience. was our turn to sweep, with our top 5 earlier in the year, and of course to de- Some practices aren’t all hard work. beating every single Lawrence runner. feat everyone we beat earlier in the sea- There’s the occasional adventure run However, we lost to ISL-winning St. son. We finished in a very disappointing where you run aimlessly through the Marks and Brooks, whom we were hop- 13th place, but we had next week to trails at Caryl Park for an hour and try ing to defeat. The Game Cream Cheese redeem ourselves at the New England to find you way back, and also many went to Cam Kelly. He left the rest of Championship at St. George’s. On a practices include football or a modi- the team in the dust, beating John Ryan, cold and windy day along the shore of fied version of off the wall. All the hard Two Thayer players run into each other as senior James Fiore goes in for the TD. who usually was on his tail, by about 30 Newport, RI, we collectively ran well, work eventually pays off. With two seconds. significantly improving from the ISL. runners leaving this year, we encourage Football Goes 4-0 to End Season After a long haul up to St. Paul’s, we We placed 12th of the 22 schools of anyone to run cross-country next year. By ANGUS O’ROURKE ‘15 pocket and was able to keep the Ar- zone. Corcoran snapped the ball, against Thayer Academy. Although The Varsity Football team rows on track. After BB&N played rolled out of the pocket, pump faked the Lawrence Academy game de- was defined by perseverance and some hard defense, Kevin Ginns the defensive end who leaped up in fined the season, this game gave the Varsity the will to fight back. The first half ’14 came into the game to attempt the air and tackled his own defensive Arrows the opportunity to have fun of the season started off slow, with his first ever field goal attempt. This tackle, and slung the ball to Connor and enjoy their final game together. a record of 1-3,but the strong senior was no “gimme” either—Ginns was Strachan for another touchdown. Everyone helped get the victory. class told the team to fight out the 35 yards away and he was kicking The Arrows then extended the lead Fiore got the scoring going with an Results rest of the season for a 4-0 record. on a muddy surface. Nevertheless, to 20-7. The final touchdown for the interception and a 20 yard return- The Arrows started their run for 4-0 Ginns booted it through the uprights Arrows came in the middle of the his first of two of the day. Then on with the game against St. Mark’s, to bring the score to 17-14. Now, 4th quarter. Edosa Onaiwu ‘15 was the kickoff, George Barrett ‘15 was which was comprised of a multitude with only minutes remaining, BB pitched the ball, and Blake Gallagher able to recover a fumble to give the Varsity Football: of talented receivers and a quarter- &N had the chance to score and ruin ‘17 made a great block on the end so Arrows excellent scoring position. back with a big arm. The game was the Arrows run for 4-0. BB & N’s Onaiwu could weave and power his Connor Strachan took full advan- highlighted by Blake Gallagher’s quarterback dropped back and slung way through the Lawrence Academy tage and ran in for the Touchdown, vs. St. Mark’s 49-28 W five touchdown performance. St. a great pass down field, but Edosa Defense to get the 15 yard touch- breaking tackles and running over Mark’s did not go down easy, for Onaiwu ’15, who was on his receiver down. Other exciting performances Thayer defenders along the way. On they kept the ball in the air and made like glue, sprang in the air and made in this game were from Brandon the next touchdown Blake Galla- @ BB&N 24-14 W many nice plays. However, Connor a Madden-like interception with Sweeney who caught many touch gher rounded the corner and broke Strachan ’14 and Chris Callahan ’14 outstretched arms about three feet short route passes for gains for very a total of five tackles to get the 40 were able to stop any and all run- in the air. Edosa’s interception just tough yards to keep the Arrows of- yard touchdown. Again, Fiore scored @ Lawrence 27-12 W ning efforts. Also, a big part of this about sealed the deal for the Arrows fense moving forward. Chris Calla- after powering his way through the game was the offensive line, which victory. But, the Arrows were not han played excellent defense-stuffing line like a horse, galloping with was able to push back St. Mark’s done yet. Connor Stachan ‘14 ran runs up the middle, while Fiore and glory and chivalry into the end zone. vs. Thayer 34-7 W defensive line so running backs in the final TD for the Arrows to Finnegan consistently stopped all The final touchdown of the Arrows Onaiwu ‘15, Strachan ‘14, Callahan destroy any hope BB&N had left. hopes for outside runs. Furthermore, 2013-2014 season was scored by ‘14, Fiore ‘14, and Gallagher ‘17 Ginns kicked in the PAT and the Ar- Matt Daniel played extremely well at Captain Connor Strachan, who found could make big runs. Furthermore, rows brought their record to 2-0 with defensive back, stuffing the ball out daylight and ran the ball 60 yards Varsity Soccer: the offensive line was able to protect a 24-14 victory. of his receiver’s reach many times. into the end zone, extending the lead Geoff Wade whose highlight of the Following this victory, the The unsung heroes of this game to 34-0. Most of the starters were game was a 60 yard bomb to Matt Arrows made their way to Groton, were both the offensive line and the pulled after the half and the younger Daniel, who made a spectacular div- MA to face Lawrence Academy defensive line. Additionally, Joe players did a fantastic job both on vs. St. Paul’s 1-1 T ing catch. The Arrows thrashed St. who had a similar season and who Kearney ’14 stopped many attempts offense and defense. Tyson Reed ‘15 Mark’s and were able to win handily was just as hungry for a victory. for big pass plays by pursuing his got a handful of downs as did Scott with a score of 49-28. Lawrence Academy was the first on man and stopped all big Lawrence Westvold ‘15. When Tyler Wiik ’15 @ Groton 2-4 L The following game against the board, but the Arrows shot right Academy runs by breaking down came in at quarterback he did a great BB & N was to be one of the Arrows back with a 20 yard Touchdown and making hard hits. Johnny Mc- job at keeping the Arrows offense @ Roxbury Latin 2-0 W biggest tests in their run to 4-0. It run from Andrew Corcoran ‘14. Namara ‘14 swatted down 3 passes calm, cool, and collected, for he was was a cold night and the Knights’ Andrew’s touchdown was helped while also making bone crushing able to keep the ball moving forward field was mud covered and soggy. by Brandon Sweeney ‘14 and Tyson hits. Arturo Adkins ‘14 pursued the and he even rolled out of the pocket vs. Thayer 1-2 L BB&N stood at 5-0, with one of Mattox’s ‘15 downfield blocking. quarterback and even made a tackle to make many good, hard-nosed their bigger victories being against The next offensive highlight came on a receiver for a ten yard loss, runs. Casey Kelly ‘16 wrapped up Belmont Hill, but the Arrows were when the Andrew Corcoran aired Dan Fulham continued to contain the quarterback to stop Thayer’s not fazed by their record or stats. out the ball 25 yards down field to and shed his blocker to make many offensive drive. Ryan Lee ‘15 did Captain Connor Strachan kept his Edosa Onaiwu ’15 who was able tackles. On the offensive side on the a great job at blocking his defender Varsity Cross Country: legs driving on offense all game to to juke and stiff arm his way for an ball Will Kenney and Arturo Adkins and protecting the run. Everyone had drive the ball down field consis- additional ten yards. Blake Gallagher had to block #70, who one of the a role to play in this game. Every tently, and on defense he kept the ‘17 finished off the drive with a run best defensive linemen in the ISL, person helped the Arrows get to 4-0. @ Rivers 19-37 W Knights’ in their own backfield. Cap- up the gut for a 2 yard touchdown. and they denied him tackles as well. This was a tough season but the Ar- tain Dan Fulham also played very A few drives later, the Corcoran- This game which was won with the rows gathered themselves and prom- well, containing the run and making Onaiwu duo continued to impress. score of 27-12, and a record extend- ised each other that they would never @ Groton 16-42 L many huge tackles in the process. Corcoran whipped a 7 yard pass to ed to 3-0 defined the St. Sebastian’s let each other down. This season was Blake Gallagher scored two touch- Onaiwu ’15, who made a nice catch Varsity football team. They played a success. The seniors’ record on the downs and kept the Arrows offense and turned on the jets, running the with heart, poise, camaraderie, and team is better than any other class vs. Belmont Hill 16-42 L moving forward. Later in the game ball 50 more yards down field for a made no mistakes. The win against to come through Seb’s. The Junior Andrew Corcoran had to step in for total gain of 57 yards. The Arrows Lawrence Academy allowed the Ar- Class will start as 4-0 next year Geoff Wade who sustained an injury. kept possession into the 4th quar- rows to keep “running the string.” and will use the example set by the vs. Thayer 23-32 L Corcoran was calm and poised in the ter and were 3 yards out of the end The final game of the season was seniors to have a great season.