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March 2013 Passages VOLUME XLIX Northwest Catholic, 29 Wampanoag Drive, Connecticut, 06117

A New President Named to Lead NWC History of Hip-Hop By James Jordano ‘15 and to work on some capital him, as it does for many of us By Molly McDonald ‘14 everyone. The young people projects. at Northwest. who created it reached out to This year, Northwest Mr. Eustis has a back- Mr. Eustis, like all of us, On February 25th, North- the broadest audience, cross- Catholic welcomes a new ground in athletics, serving has many favorites. His favor- west Catholic hosted Dr. ing racial, cultural, ethnic, president, David Eustis, to the as a college football coach ite team is the New England Mark Naison as the featured economical and even national community. Before accepting for three years, in addition to Patriots, his favorite animal speaker for Black History lines.” this position, he most recently coaching the Girls’s Varsity is the Labrador retriever, and Month. Dr. Naison, a profes- He explained the main ele- worked as the Associate Hockey Team at Simsbury his favorite movie is “Good sor of African American Stud- ments of hip-hop music, and Head of School at Cheshire High School for the past five Will Hunting.” He prefers ies and History at Fordham how the Bronx played a role Academy. There, Mr. Eustis seasons. You can expect to see rock and roll music, listen- University and director of as a cultural melting pot help- surpassed the annual fund him watching NWC athletics ing to bands like Rush, the Fordham’s Urban Studies ing to bring together the mu- goal by 13% to over $700K for frequently! In his spare time, Who, and Led Zeppelin. In program, brought a unique sic, mixing, rapping, dancing, the first time in the school’s he enjoys golf and running the future, he hopes to go to presentation to the Rice and art that together make up history, in addition to rais- the Vatican, Auditorium on that Monday the hip hop movement. ing the capital to build a new Monte Carlo, morning. He started by rap- Throughout his lecture, Dr. $2.8 million athletic field and and County ping along to a hip-hop song, Naison encouraged audience track. Cork on the which introduced the topic participation on all levels. He Prior to joining Cheshire southern coast of his presentation: hip hop invited students and teachers Academy, Mr. Eustis served of Ireland—his music. alike to join him on stage to as the President of Junior ancestral heri- He focused heavily on the dance, beat-box, and rap. Achievement of Eastern tage. fact that the Bronx, a neigh- Mrs. Boyle, a former Massachusetts from 2007- Mr. Eustis is borhood “written off by the student of Dr. Naison says, 2011. From these and other very excited rest of the world,” was really “His class was very much like positions, Mr. Eustis has over to join the the birthplace of the hip-hop what you saw. He is very dy- twenty years of experience in Northwest movement. He said, “While namic, and promotes student business management and de- family, and the involvement and discus- velopment, which he will now student body sion.” bring to Northwest Catholic. welcomed He closed the lecture As president of Northwest, him with open with a rap that he said Mr. Eustis is the “business arms as the he uses when presenting leader of the school,” mean- students called in schools in the Bronx, ing that he oversees market- him to make where he goes under the ing, admissions, communica- Kevin LeBlanc ‘14 a speech and name “Notorious PhD.” tion, and advancement and Mr. Eustis will help lead NWC into the future. erupted into Kimberly Sanders Dr. Naison’s presentation development. A big piece of and also coaches his thirteen- a sea of applause when he Barre Mohamood ‘14 and helped to link the past to the his position is going out into year-old son Kevin’s Babe agreed to do so. This and the Dr. Naison battle in rap. present as he shared the his- the community and promot- Ruth baseball team in Sims- acknowledgement of Father it was created in hardship, in tory of a style of music that is ing the Northwest Catholic bury. Crowley right before were Mr. areas of segregation and pov- still around today. brand. Mr. Eustis’ plan for In Mr. Eustis’ daily life, Eustis’ most memorable mo- erty, it was shared in joy with Northwest is to make it big- faith plays a huge role. It af- ments in his first two weeks at ger, grow the endowment, fects his decisions and guides Northwest Catholic. The Northwest Conclave By Annie Berning ‘14 they handed in their ballot, New NWC Chaplain Father Emmanuel and what it would be like By Ramone Clahar ‘15 though this is the first time himself and teenagers as While the rest of the world inside the Sistine Chapel he’s served as a school chap- challenges in getting through was focused on the events while the cardinals were Fr. Emmanuel Ihemedu lain. He is excited to accept to students. However, Fr. Em- happening in Rome following voting. Then, students were was born and raised in Nige- this new task with an open manuel sees his position as an Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s given a ballot that read “Eligo ria in a devout Catholic Chris- mind and an open heart awesome and sacred privi- resignation and the coming in Summum Pontificem,” tian home, with his mother, and sees this as a learning lege, and it excites him that he conclave, the students in meaning “I elect as Supreme father, and six siblings. He experience. As a part of this has the opportunity to play a Sister Angela Marie and Mrs. Pontiff” and a line where they attended Mass every morning experience he hopes to use role in people’s lives. Father Gillespie’s J unior Church could write the Cardinal that with his family before com- his background in clinical believes it to be his respon- History classes were focused they were voting for. Then, pleting morning chores and mental health, having earned sibility to serve as a resource on a conclave of their own. the votes were counted. In going off to school. This laid to help others to be who God The students in Sister some classes, it took up to 15 the groundwork for his love wants them to be. Angela’s classes were given rounds of voting before the for the Eucharist. In his opinion, “any life that a list of “Sister’s Picks”—27 class could reach the two- Upon receiving notice that does not touch another life cardinals that Sister Angela thirds majority necessary he was assigned as the new in a positive way is a wasted thought were great prospects to elect the Pope in the real chaplain for Northwest, Fr. life,” as “the greatest memory to become the new Pope— conclave. In some classes, Emmanuel, as he prefers to that one can give to another is and chose a cardinal that they Cardinal Rivera Carrera of be called, accepted the posi- the gift of good memory.” If wanted to research. Students Mexico was the winner, and tion willingly; wherever the he can give a good memory to then created a PowerPoint in others it was Cardinal Archbishop would place him, anyone by being a resource, in or poster board to present O’Malley of Boston. by the leading of God’s Holy order for one to be the person their cardinal’s biography The project was a great Spirit, was fine with him. In God wants them to be, he and resume to the class. success. Sister Angela hoped addition to being the new finds that to be a source of joy, Additionally, they talked that out of this project, Caroline O’Neill ‘13 Caroline chaplain, Fr. Emannuel also as “one’s blessing is just an- about what they felt are students would feel more serves as pastor to St. Justin Fr. Emmanuel will serve as a other person away.” He says, the issues that the Church familiar with the traditions and St. Michael parishes in spiritual leader at NWC. “Who we are is a result of the is facing, and what their of their Church and have Hartford. He is ready to take a Master of Science in Clini- people that God has put along cardinal would bring to the a greater understanding of on the task of adjusting his al- cal Mental Health, to assist our path,” and Father hopes Church if they were the Pope. what goes on within the ready busy schedule in order in spiritual counseling. In that he can be a person that Once each of the Cardinals Vatican. The research that to make himself readily avail- August he hopes to study at God has placed in our lives had been presented, the the students did showed able to the school community University of Connecticut to to make a difference. With us conclave began. Sister Angela them how well-educated the when needed. earn his PhD in Clinical Psy- being in his lives, Fr. Em- taught the classes about the Cardinals that represent the He has previously been chology. manuel hopes to learn from, process of electing the new Catholic Church are, and how chaplain in a hospital and He sees cultural differences and “grow” as a result of be- Pope, including what each much they do for Catholics on has overseen a youth group, and the age gap between ing chaplain here, in order to Cardinal would say when a global level. NWC Page 2 Editorials March 2013

Nicholas’ Notes In each issue, a space will be Letter from the Academic Dean dedicated to a reflection of our identity as a Catholic Chris- tian community. It is named In this issue of Passages, I is that often when we do begin the change for St. Nicholas of Myra, want to talk with you about take a hard, honest, realistic today, at this patron saint of students. introspection. I want you to look at ourselves, we are very moment. think about taking a good disappointed. In fact we are Even if your On March 13th, Cardinal look at yourself, a sort of so disappointed that we either self assessment Jorge Mario Bergoglio of self-examination, or a taking decide that we are hopeless is relatively Buenos Aires became the stock of one’s life. I would and there is no remedy for positive, resolve 266th pope to lead the Ro- recommend that occasionally, us, or that maybe we should to be even more man Catholic Church. or perhaps even more regress to a time in the past successful. Faithful around the frequently, a person should when life was easier and Although we world are learning about make this overall assessment. better. Frequently the past can never be the man who now leads Introspection is a healthy and looks increasingly better the perfect, it is the world’s billion Catho- positive process. further removed we are from in striving for lics. Here are some facts Some of the questions it! the best and about the new pontiff: that might be pertinent to In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s working as hard • He is first Jesuit pope. ask include: Where am I novel, The Great Gatsby, the as we can that • He is first pope to take now?, Am I satisfied with story’s main character, Jay we can become the name Francis. that position in my life?, and Gatsby, spends his entire life the best. • He is the first pope Where would I like to be at trying to recapture a moment I like to reflect from the Americas. the end of the school year, in a in time when he thought on my life in few years, or when I graduate life was perfect. At the end moments of • He was born on De- Kevin LeBlanc ‘14 cember 17th, 1936 in from college? It’s important of the novel, Fitzgerald quiet solitude. Mr. Cusson Buenos Aires. to ask these questions, have comments that, “We are Here’s when • He is an avid fan of a life plan, and evaluate the drawn ceaselessly into the I consider my the San Lorenzo soccer progress that you are making! past.” At the end of the novel, failures and my successes. I team. Often when you make Jay Gatsby is murdered in the do my thinking on a long run • Before entering the a self-assessment, you are pool of his mansion, and there through an April evening, STAFF Society of Jesus, he disappointed. You look is no one to mourn his death! on a bicycle ride in July trained as a chemist. at yourself, and you are Looking back to the past with inspired by the riders of Editor-in-Chief • In his first appearance, disappointed with the person nostalgia does not ensure the Tour de France, during Jenna Jordano Pope Francis wore who stares back at you from positive change for the future; a solitary round of golf in just his white cassock the mirror of your mind. You it merely mires us in hazy late September with the sun Executive Board without the ermine discover that you are too memory! setting on the fall foliage, or James Jordano mozzetta (a shoulder- fat, too thin, have too many There is an old American sitting in front of the fire on Jessica Jordano length cape) usu- friends, have no friends, proverb that states, “Today a cold, snowy early January Maggie Rose ally worn by the new have terrible grades, and that is the first day of the rest of evening. I find that the Mary Royer pontiff. no college will accept you. your life.” Basically, what glories of the world created • As Cardinal Bergoglio, Obviously, these assessments this statement means is that by God create the perfect Staff Writers & Editors he was well-known for are the extremes of our lives. every day is a new start. It inspiration for reflection. Annie Berning taking the subway to Frequently we are much also means that you need to These are moments when I Ramone Clahar work and for living in too hard on ourselves as we take advantage of this new can be physically empty and Alice D’Arcangelo a modest apartment. ponder the reflection from beginning. You can’t say, mentally positive. These are Emma Deneen • At his installation that inner looking glass. “That will never change,” the times when I can resolve Grace Deneen Mass, he rode in an Sometimes, however, the because if that’s your attitude, to improve the areas of my Kelly Geelan open vehicle and reverse is true; we are too it won’t change. If you are life that I find lacking. Matthew Marshall walked among the easy on ourselves. The point disappointed or unhappy, Molly McDonald pilgrims gathered in Ryan Murphy the Piazza. In his first appearance on Staff Photographers the balcony of the Vatican, Editorial Kevin LeBlanc Pope Francis asked the Angela Miguel Caroline O’Neill faithful to pray for him, By Maggie Rose ‘14 your shower last longer than energy efficient products and saying “I want to ask you fifteen minutes? Is every light for the installation of solar Advisor a favor. Before the bishop Before weather events in the house on when you’re or geothermal heating and Mrs. Monica blesses the people, I ask like Superstorm Sandy home? cooling systems in homes. Kirschmann that you would pray to and Storm Nemo became We also have a number of Connecticut has its own the Lord to bless me - the a part of our lives, our opportunities at Northwest to “Green Bank,” which is an Special Thanks to: prayer of the people for relationship to nature and be green. Motion sensors turn organization designed to their Bishop.” to the environment was off hallway and classroom help finance the development Mrs. Williamson The following is a tradi- probably never in the front lights when not in use, there of clean energy resources Mr. Canny tional prayer for God’s of our minds. Faced with the are can and bottle recycling in our state. There are local Ms. Sanders blessing on the pope. prospect of climate change, bins in the cafeteria, and initiatives across Connecticut Mr. Williamson O God, who in your provi- we are reminded of our paper recycling bins in that towns are implementing dential design willed that responsibility to take care of classrooms. The problem is to reduce their carbon your Church be built upon the planet. this only works if people use footprint. Currently, a pilot blessed Peter, whom you This duty starts at the them. It only takes an extra program in Mansfield is set over the other apostles, individual level. As teenagers second to throw the recyclable working on composting food look with favor, we pray, on there are many things that we in the right container, but it waste from local schools. Francis, our Pope, and grant can do to “go green.” Instead does a lot of good. Positive There are large-scale things Northwest Passages that he, whom you have made of buying a new plastic peer pressure can be a very like solar panels on municipal Northwest Catholic Peter’s successor, may be for water bottle every day, you effective tool in this case. buildings and small-scale High School your people a visible source could buy a reusable one and Remind a friend throwing a things like remembering to 29 Wampanoag Drive and foundation of unity in West Hartford, CT 06117 eliminate some of the 140 bottle in the trash that every recycle that all add up to Phone: (860)236-4221 faith and of communion. million plastic bottles used in step towards environmental making a huge difference in Fax: (860) 586-0911 Through our Lord Jesus the US every day. responsibility is an important the environment. So while Christ, your Son, who lives There are also countless one. you’re remembering to turn *Editor’s Note: Opinions and reigns with you in the ways we can be mindful of State governments are off the lights when you leave expressed unity of the Holy Spirit, one in Northwest Passages are not how we use our resources also making contributions the room, check those bulbs necessarily those of the God, forever and ever. Amen. throughout the day. Do you and Connecticut is a leader and see if you can replace editorial staff. turn off your computer when in that field. There are sales those old incandescents with you’ve finished using it? Does tax incentives for certain a more energy efficient one. Passages March 2013 features Page 3 Crowdsourcing: Wave of the Future or Tsunami of Mediocrity?

By Ryan Murphy ‘13 new and exciting flavor. This By Molly McDonald ‘13 be new, crowdsourcing isn’t the downfall of relying on the helped satisfy the customers, a new idea. There is evidence public for accurate informa- When traditional employ- as they felt their voice was be- While seemingly harmless of crowdsourcing from as tion is fairly obvious: the ees are replaced by a large ing heard, and it contributed from the outside, a closer look early as the 1700s, when the public isn’t always accurate. group of people working to the company’s progress at crowdsourcing shows that British Navy held a contest to The fact that anyone can through an online medium, in innovating new flavors it is fraught with problems. see who could make it easier contribute and edit Wikipedia the company is taking part in and designs. Smaller compa- The term ‘crowdsourcing’ to sail around the world. pages often leads to a lack of crowdsourcing. An example nies have crowdsourced to was created in 2006 when Jeff The result was the invention information, and occasionally of this would be a company determine such things as a Howe wrote an article titled of the marine chronometer. information that is simply posing a question or prob- company’s design and obtain “The Rise of Crowdsourcing” The difference between the wrong altogether. Wikipedia lem to its consumers at large evaluations. for the magazine WIRED. In crowdsourcing of the past pages have been wrong many through its website. This Crowdsourcing does not short, crowdsourcing takes that produced the chronom- times, on topics as trivial as process is used to break-up just provide benefits for the big jobs usually done by one eter and the crowdsourcing of the history of M&M candies tedious efforts or to provide companies who use it as a person and reassigns them to today is the Internet. to those as pivotal as the life boosts to new charities and tool, but also increases op- crowds of people. It is equiva- The World Wide Web can of Rosa Parks. companies. It can be utilized portunities for freelancers and lent to being told that you be a valuable resource, but it Typing ‘crowdsourcing’ to help bring fresh to ideas small companies that might have to fold a pile of laun- can also be a haven of deceit. into Google garners over and expertise to the table. not otherwise to be able dry, and rather than doing it Perhaps the most well-known twelve million results, the top The main philosophy is that to compete against larger, yourself, making your little example of crowdsourcing is hundred of which are crowd- with the combined efforts of more established companies. brother and sister do it for Wikipedia. Wikipedia is a free sourcing websites. These many people, a large result is Crowdsourcing gives power you. In short, it is an easy way online resource that draws on organizations, such as Crowd- often achieved. to good ideas, wherever they out. volunteers to write its ‘ency- Source.com are crowdsourc- Different from the typi- come from. Although the term might clopedia’ pages. However, ing machines that supply cal outsourcing of employ- In this age of the internet, subscribers with solutions to ees, the work in this case is barriers are lowered. The a variety of business-related outsourced to an undefined world is becoming collabora- Crowdsourcing problems. They describe public, not a specific group. tive and ideas and innova- gives power to crowdsourcing as a resource Wikipedia is a common and tions are free-flowing. Prog- the little guy. for businesses to help com- successful example. The ress is less of a competition. plete tasks by dividing the website provides so much Ben and Jerry’s is worried task into microtasks, which information that would be less about competing with can be tackled by the avail- difficult to gather without Friendly’s, and more about able teams of workers. While dividing up the work to many making its consumers happy they may seem innocently individuals who are willing by involving them directly in convenient, these organiza- and able to write about the their progress. tions are robbing employers, many obscure topics included Utilizing crowdsourcing suppliers, and businesses in the website’s database. keeps companies and groups offering the same services. Brands like Ben & Jerry’s in direct contact with their All of these examples point have successfully utilized the consumers or members, and it to the same thing: while the model as a contest. The flavor keeps the company up to date concept may seem simple, the creator contest asked their with the collaboration and bottom line of crowdsourcing customers to come up with a progress of this modern age. is full of nasty consequences. Forty Shades of Green: Reflections on the History Trip to Ireland Jen Rhoads ‘13 Dan Erickson ‘13 ping off the bus, I was over- Killarney dressed up in a tiger When I hear the word Finally, whelmed with excitement. costume with Noelle Amato “Ireland”, the first thing that we’d arrived in I had some sense of what I ‘13 and Amanda Whitehouse usually comes to mind is the Dublin. It was would see, but once I had ‘14. A lot of the locals laughed rain. The kind of rain that’s at 5 o’clock in walked closer and looked out and we even went into a a constant threat and forced the morning, over the side of the Cliffs, any couple of stores and got a this traveler to be armed with but we’d ar- previous expectations disap- picture with our master bus her handy polka dot umbrella rived. When we peared. Standing on the side driver Phil, who everyone on and slick, rubber rain boots. convened we all of these massive cliffs with the trip loved. However, when I stepped headed for the the salty brisk air blowing All in all, the thing that off the bus I was shocked to bus, which then in my face and only the blue made the trip the most worth- Jen Rhoads ‘13 see sunshine; not at all what I departed to the Julia Grieco ‘13, Alex Houton ‘13, Amanda White- ocean below left me breath- while was the small commu- had anticipated. I looked out city of Dublin. house ‘14, and Noelle Amato ‘13 formed strong less. It was truly the most nity made of all the people at the horizon as the sunlight The agenda for bonds of friendship on their Emerald Isle adventure. beautiful view I had ever on the trip. Every preexisting glimmered off the reflective the day was a seen, and when I think of my grudge and difference that surface of the water. I stood walking tour of much more than anticipated. Ireland experience, my mind existed between us before we on top of a mountain located Dublin, which was definitely The only thing that kept me always takes me back to the touched down seamlessly in the Ring of Kerry, and in intentional, because if any going was the fact that we Cliffs of Moher. melted away as the week each direction I turned was more time was spent on the couldn’t stop. Once the tour went on. New friendships a sight to behold. The rolling bus not one person would be was over we all had free Brendan Butler ‘13 developed, old ones rekindled emerald landscape continued awake. time, which for me was spent My favorite places in and all the participants now on for miles until it reached At the time of the tour my rejuvenating in the hotel Ireland were the various dif- have a common bond that has the calm waters of the Atlan- thoughts were clouded by room. Nevertheless, Dublin ferent shops that were geared stayed with us even after we tic Ocean. This was Ireland. jet lag which was hitting me was an amazing city that I, at towards Irish culture. Some of landed back in America. the time, was not appreciating these shops in- as much as I should have. It cluded woolen is safe to say that once I had wares shops in some time to sleep, I then saw Glendalough, Dublin in a new light. It really an Irish marble was a trip I will never forget shop in Conne- and I wouldn’t trade my mara, and the experiences for anything. lively center of town in Erin Morris ‘13 Killarney. One On our fourth full day in of my most Ireland, I awoke with the memorable promise of seeing the one misadventures place I had been dreaming was traversing Jen Rhoads ‘13 of for months. Before step- the streets of Jen Rhoads ‘13 The sun shines over the Ring of Kerry The Cliffs of Moher shrouded in fog Passages Page 4 sports March 2013 Taking it to the Wall Spectacular Season for Indoor Track By Jessica Jordano ‘15 the swim team competed By Grace Deneen ‘14 1,600m, Delane qualified in school record for the event. in the Class S State Trials the 300m, Galo Rodriguez ’13 The boys’ 4x200 m relay team The Northwest Catholic at Plainville High School. It was no surprise to qualified for the 55m hurdles, won their heat at Nationals, Swim Team finished their Outstanding swims were anyone when the Northwest and the 4x200m relay team finishing with a season-best season with a splash. made by several of the Catholic indoor track team of Delane, Rodriguez, Chris time of 1:33:36. Delane fin- Captains Colin McCarthy swimmers. Nick Ruddat ’13 finished off another season Grenham ’13, and Dylan Rob- ished off the 2013 season by ’13 and Gracie Kunkel ’13 and Tyler Stites ’13 swam well with many successes. At the inson ’14 qualified for their setting a new school record in provided the team with the in the 500-yard and the 200- Class S Championship meet, event as well. the 200m, which adds to his leadership that encouraged yard freestyle. both the boys’ and girls’ The winning streak con- previous school records in the the swimmers to work harder The Swim Team ended teams came out in 4th place tinued at the New England 400m, and 600m races, along each practice. “Through all its extended winter season out of all of the schools in meet, where Gillespie won the with his accomplishments of the hard work and dedication on March 13th at the Class S Class S, which is very im- one mile event, and Delane earning All-State three times put in by our team, everyone Championships at Wesleyan pressive. Coach Williamson came in 4th in the 300m. Both in his career. dropped massive time and University, coming in 11th commented, “We lost some Gillespie and Delane were Other standouts on the completed a highly successful overall. The entire team had key pieces from the last senior named All-New England for indoor track team this 2013 season,” says McCarthy in great swims at the meet, class, but we are very proud placing in the top six in their season included Joe Doyle regards to the success of his including McCarthy who was to come in 4th place overall. events. ‘13, Justin Drisdelle ’15, Devin team in the Championships. named All-State in the 100- All of the seniors did very The team brought its sea- Stewart ’13, Rose O’Brien In addition to NWC’s yard butterfly, placing third well.” son to a close at the New Bal- ’14, Claire Hurtado ’16, and competitive swimmers is overall. The relay consisting Jared Delane ’13 was the ance National Championship Emma Banevicius ’13 who Kelsey Baker ’14, who is of McCarthy, Kunkel, only boy to make All-State Meet on March 8th-10th in New was the top thrower on the the only diver on the team. Christian Smith ’15, and during this meet in his event, York City. Gillespie finished team. This year’s outsand- Although there is only one Thomas Vignati ’13 placed the 300m. Sarah Gillespie in 5th place at a personal best ing track team has continued diver on the team, Kelsey 9th in the 200-yard relay, and ’13 was the only girl on the time of 4:52.53 in the one-mile its strong tradition of having Baker’s results in every meet 1st place in their heat. Kunkel team to make All-State. Sarah championship race which one of the top indoor track are notable. “Over this past swam another great event in won three events at the state earned her the title of All- programs in the state of Con- year, the team has become the 200-yard freestyle, and championships, the 1000m, American for the first time. necticut. much closer and the seniors Vignati also swam well in the 1600m, and the 3200m. The girls’ Sprint Medley Several of NWC’s runners will be sorely missed. The the 500-yard freestyle. The The team continued its Relay of captains Gillespie, will continue their careers team progressed throughout results of each meet prove success in the State Open, Bitty Lathrop ’13, Gabrielle at the college level. Sarah the season, and was a force to the Northwest Catholic where some athletes qualified Giangreco ‘13, and Jenna Gillespie will be running for be reckoned with at states,” Swimming Team’s dedication for New England’s. In order Jordano ‘13 also raced at Harvard University, Joe Doyle says Baker, noting the great and abilities. The swimmers to qualify for New England’s Nationals. The girls ran their for Bates College and Galo talent that the team had this who competed at the high runners had to finish in the best individual split times of Rodriguez at The College of season. level meets have proven their top six overall in their event. the entire season and came the Holy Cross. The NWC On Saturday, March 9th, talent and determination. Gillespie qualified for the out 8th overall, setting a new community wishes them luck! They’ve Got the Spirit Hockey Playoffs See Highs and Lows By Will Brown ‘13 their commitment to the com- By Emma Deneen ‘14 on the clock and the score still Unfortunately, the boys munity. The team participated at an even 1-1, Zach Hesketh suffered a 3-0 defeat to the On March 2nd, the North- in a walk to raise money for In the first round of the ’13 made one of the biggest Eagles. East came out in the west Catholic Cheerleading research of ALS, commonly Division II State Tournament saves of his high school first period to score three Team became competitors known as Lou Gehrig’s dis- in an unforgettable game career, motivating the whole quick goals. as they participated in the ease. Seldon described their against #10 seed Daniel Hand team to power through to a Though NWC out-skated Best Cheerleading and Dance joint efforts as a result of High School, the hockey team win. and out-shot East for the rest Competition held at New “sisterhood; while we all may won in overtime with a score Another big save by of the game, their opponents Milford High School. For have separate friends or ac- of 2-1. Hesketh led to a quick defense could not be broken their impressive display of tivities, when we get together At the end of the first breakaway by Demitri Yao down. Although the boys skill, pep, and athleticism, the it feels like we only have each period the scoreboard ’14. Yao had a quick pass to faced a tough loss, they cheerleaders ranked in the top other.” remained at 0-0, with neither Jeff Greenwood ’13 who then played a remarkable season five teams in their division. The trust they have for one team pulling ahead. The led the Indians to victory with overall which they should The competition consists of another only strengthens as Tigers then scored early on in an unbelievable top corner be immensely proud of. The a number of different events the team spends a lot of their the second period, bringing shot. It was without a doubt whole Northwest Catholic including Team, Individual, free time together at practices the score to 1-0. Midway one of the most exciting community truly came and Top Gun. In the Individ- and games. The biggest asset through the third period competitions in the history of together to support the team ual competition, Traci Parker to the squad is their trust. NWC pulled through and NWC Hockey. this year and we could not ’13, Alana Seldon ’13, and They know that they’re al- tied up the game with a great With this victory, NWC have asked for better players Shanice Anderson ’13 each re- ways there for each other and wrist shot by Nick Bragaia advanced to the quarterfinals and coaches to represent our ceived medals for outstanding won’t let each other down. ’14. to play second-seeded school. achievement. Parker said of As Chayla Alston-Smith ’13 With twenty seconds left East Catholic (16-5-0). their season, “Even though it remarked, “It is not easy be- was stressful, we had a great ing on this team, nor is being Girls’ BBall Takes a Shot Boys’ BBall and fun season and I’ll miss a captain, but it is all worth By Jenna Jordano ‘13 In the quarterfinal match- By Maggie Rose ‘14 and this team.” it when I think back on the up, NWC faced Tolland. Molly McDonald ‘14 The team’s hard work and bond we’ve forged and the The Northwest Catholic NWC led 15-14 after the first dedication is paralleled by hard work we’ve put forth.” Girls’ Basketball Team began quarter, with strong plays by The Varsity Boys’ their playoffs with a strong all, including Alyssa Reaves Basketball Team bounced win against Joel Barlow. The ’13, who will play Division I back from a tough mid-season 56-47 win sent the thirteenth- basketball at the University of to qualify for the Class L seeded Indians to face Hartford next year. The team State Tournament. They faced Watertown, the fourth seed only managed to score four twelfth-seeded Watertown in Class L. The girls upset points in the second quarter and lost a hard-fought game their opponents with a final and trailed at halftime. Ali with a final score of 54-44. score of 48-33. Haley Connors Connors ’13 brought the team Leading the offense were ’15 led the offense with an close to an equalizer with a Nick Gaynor ’13, Kenny Cox impressive eighteen points, crucial three-pointer in the ’14 and Christian Thomas while the entire team played third quarter. NWC lost mo- ’15. Playing well defensively well on defense. It was a big mentum in the fourth quarter throughout the season win for the season and also and fell to Tolland with a final were PJ Edwards ’13, Louis marked the 100th career win score of 50-36. The team had Lawson ’14, and Matt Laffin leading the Girls’ Basketball a great playoff run and with ’13. Gaynor will continue his program at NWC for Head strong rising players, will be sports career playing football Art Rich Photography Coach Karl Herbert. back in action again next year. for Trinity College next fall. Vaniah Delancey ‘16 gets some air during a performance