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. LXIX ,No. 1 St. Sebastian’s School October 2015 Sebs Gathers for All-School Read Assembly some of her father’s personal items to see how much technology has By Matt Aisenberg ‘16 and found old memorabilia from his evolved since then. rowing days. She did a lot of research Judy also addressed her HEAD WRITER for the book, including finding Joe’s personal experiences with her father rowing teammates and talking to and what he was like around her. You This past summer the St. them, going the extra mile to make could tell how much she respected Sebastian’s community had the great sure she got every detail, and recall- her father by the way she was speak- pleasure to read and learn about one ing things she experienced with her ing about him. She told us stories of the greatest American stories in father. She knew that the story of Joe about Joe and what he was like as our history. The Boys in the Boat, by and his teammates needed to be told a father, how interactive he was, Daniel James Brown, features main to the world. People who hear the tale and how he always wanted to spend character Joe Rantz and his incred- have to be inspired and understand quality time with his children. The ible life story, along with eight other that anything is possible and that, no bond of family was very important to Americans and their tremendous matter where you start off in life, you Joe. Judy also told one story about a journey ending with gold at the 1936 can still accomplish greatness like time during the winter when Joe took Berlin Olympics. Joe Rantz did. Judy and her siblings sledding. She Earlier this year we had One of the many intrigu- described how the roads were cov- the honor of hearing Joe Rantz’s ing aspects of Judy’s presentation ered in snow and how they had a sled Judy Rantz and her husband with Mr. Burke following the daughter Judy Willman speak about was the visual depictions. When she that all of them could fit on at once. all-school read assembly. They are achieving swing. the book and her father. Judy went started talking about the rowing and She described her dad’s excitement over the story in detail. She specifi- the men on the team, she showed to take them to the top of the steep cally addressed her father’s horrific pictures of all the men on the team road and take them down the hill. He Improbable Players’ childhood. I think this part touched and provided details on each of their was a fun guy and wanted to have a lot of us and made us rethink stories before college. Something that good times with his kids, which he what we consider “problems” in life stuck out when she was talking about did. He loved his family very much because we are so lucky to have lov- Moving Performance the other men on the team was that and would do everything he could mother’s disease. It had seemed to ing families and attend such a good none of them had any prior rowing for them. When Judy was a little girl By Jack Kerwin ‘17 school. Judy told us how she really her that this addiction had taken over experience before college, which she had a horse and Joe made her a In late September, the St. wanted people to see everything her her mother and ultimately taken her makes what they accomplished even cart that attached to the horse and she Sebastian’s community was privi- mother from her. The girl often times father overcame. She explained how more exceptional. could sit on it to help train the horse. she needed people to be able to read leged to welcome the Improbable tried to express her feelings about Judy even had video from She talked about how Joe didn’t want Players to our school for a powerful how she believed that her mother had the book and be able to truly picture the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Seeing his kid’s lives to be anything like his performance. The Improbable Play- a drinking issue, but whenever she what happened. She wanted it to be this footage was amazing. We got to was and they weren’t because of how ers are an acting group, comprised of attempted to speak of it, she would an inspiration for people and to even see for our own eyes the whole race good of a father he was. actors who are currently in long-term instantly be shunned by her father give people courage. and how intense it was. Judy also We learned a lot more recovery from various addictions. She selected Daniel James read a passage from the book that about Joe from Judy speaking to us. and brother, as well as be told to stop The mission of these actors is to set Brown to be the author because she goes on during the race from the per- Her comments were heartfelt and giving her mother such a hard time. thought he would do the best job at spective of some of the Washington delivered fully and clearly. She gave the stage for prevention by educating It got to a point where she decided printing her father’s story. And even fans and media. The voices brought us a more complete image of Joe and the public about the dangers of addic- to speak to her guidance counselor though she was not considered the to life the footage and what they were what an image it was. It was great tion and to help others recognize situ- at school about this issue. The coun- author, she played a huge role in the saying in the book was so accurate after reading the story to hear more ations in their own lives and seek the selor shortly told her that her mother making of the book. She shared with for what was actually happening in about it and learn things that were not necessary help. was an alcoholic and when she went us how she got the inspiration for the the race. It was also fascinating just in the book. The performance began by home to explain this to her father, she book when she was looking through diving into the personal lives of the was further reprimanded for speak- various actors. As each of the four ac- ing about this issue to other people. tors introduced themselves, they told The purpose of this skit was to show their emotional stories about their how it is easy for somebody to be battles with addiction. From cocaine delusional about a family member or addiction, to constant drinking, the loved ones addiction. The Improb- Improbable Players had seemed to able Player’s showed us that battling have been in situations that would be with addiction is an extremely com- tough for most students to imagine. mon thing and that it is important to The heartfelt reflections of their lives recognize situations similar to these. led the audience to connect to each of The Improbable Player’s the actors on a deeper level and vali- touched upon many circumstances date each actor’s claims and opinions that although may seem distant, are on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. very pertinent to our lives. The ac- The Improbable Players played a big tors talked and theatrically displayed emphasis on what we typically per- the dangers of even going near these ceive an alcoholic or drug addict to be substances. Oftentimes people will like. Dressing up in trench coats, ski use excuses such as “I only drink Owen “Barack” Finnegan, with his massive ears, addresses the most important issues masks, fingerless gloves, and heavy on weekends” or “I only drink when facing St. Sebastian’s School today as a bastion of moral education and leadership. boots, the actors stomped around the I’m with my friends.” Using exag- stage speaking in distorted voices gerations and irony, the stupidity of Meet Supreme Leader Owen Finnegan and even causing laughter within these excuses was made obvious. It My question is, who doesn’t ter program. We really need an icon, the crowd. Following this, they re- became clear that it is much easier By Peter Murphy ‘18 want some pretty good inside jokes like Trevor Yandow, to look up to in moved their costumes, and revealed to completely stay away from these to the crowd what a drug addict and I was honored to speak with most Sebs students understand at a wonder and fascination. substances than to try them, like alcoholic really look like. This tactic the most important student in our Republican debate? It is a given that Next, Brian Craven asked them, and then have to resist such ex- dramatically revealed the harsh truth school President Owen Finnegan, we should support our Presidents un- him what his thoughts on Smart Cars treme temptations. about how common it is for people with Trevor Yandow in a close sec- official campaign for president. He were: “I think anybody who owns a Through personal accounts to have these battles with addiction. ond, and had the rare chance to inter- obviously would improve our inter- smart car is making a terrible financial of their lives as well as their perfor- It was made clear that many people view him. He was able to eloquently national connections with other coun- choice and safety choice.” mances, we were able to see the pos- that we wouldn’t expect or assume to answer some of the burning questions tries with his witty comedy, so why This really shows us what sible tragedies that can arise as a re- battle this disease are fighting every his subjects have for him in the in- not vote for him. comes first to him, the people’s finan- sult of abusing these substances. The day. terview. Obviously we all need to re- Next, I asked him what he cial stability and the people’s safety. Improbable Players’ performance This thought was also member what would happen without would change about Sebs: “The im- As my precious time with also encouraged students to recog- brought up within the last skit. The him, which is just a less enthusiastic mediate promotion of Trevor Yandow him was coming to a close I asked nize these situations in their own last skit told the story of a girl who senior chapel speech ceremony. How- to co-headmaster of the school along him my last question which was what lives and not shy away from looking had an alcoholic mother. From a ever, we wouldn’t get to have dances with Mr. Burke, like a dual headmas- he would miss about Sebs: “I’ll miss for help. This moving performance young age, her mother’s addiction and get to see girls, which is pretty ter program. Every Monday instead making bad jokes and people being further informed us about the danger was prominent and her actions re- cool, so we all should treat him with of me doing a speech, Trevor would obligated to laugh at them and I’ll of substance abuse and become clos- flected that. In this family, the daugh- the utmost respect. just stand behind Mr. Burke while Mr. miss Nicos.” er with one another about issues that ter was the most affected by her To start off the interview Burke said something really cool and As he said that, Nicos Tapu- are very relevant to our lives. our leader stated his goals to im- then we would have Trevor just stand los was summoned by the intercom as prove Sebs: “I think I want to make at the podium for two or three minutes if the President were some sort of or- the school a better place, I want to be and we all sit in quiet contemplation acle. There couldn’t have been a more the best president ever (well, I can al- while we just sat and watched Trevor St. Sebastian’s way to end an intrigu- ready check that one off) and I want arms spread out in front of everybody ing interview with our leader. to be someone the kids look up to and and step off the podium. Bring back As another great year starts just be a good guy.” Mr. Craven. Also, the installation at Sebs, I have confidence that Presi- The President can check all of moving sidewalks from class to dent Owen will lead us in the best these items off his list because he has class.” year of our life so far. He always has already done all of this. Although with Our Vice President David some crazy ideas up his sleeve, so I a modest guy like him, I wouldn’t ex- Korzeniowski (is that how you spell am confident that we will have the op- pect any other answer. it?) then chimed in on the subject: portunity to be a part of some exciting I then asked him who he “We should replace Unity day with events throughout the year. Hopefully would vote for in the next American Mr. Redpath just singing Ed Sheeran someone will be bold enough to try to Presidential Election: “I’d write my- songs in a concert for the whole day.” fill the shoes President Finnegan will self in as a write in, and I tried to get All great ideas for the im- eventually have to step out of at the into the republican debate the other provement of our school that will un- end of the year. Until then we should day and they wouldn’t let me in for doubtedly soon become a part of our all appreciate the time we have with The Improbable Players answering questions from the crowd some reason. I don’t know why. I also already great daily lives at Sebs. Also him as our President. following their poignant performance in Ward Hall encourage you all to vote for me.” I firmly agree with the dual headmas- NEWS SPORTS

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Page 2 THE WALRUS October 2015 New Faculty Faces at Sebs, 2015-2016 QUOTES of Mr. Salomone the West Point graduate phrased it, school so far, to which he ex- “you can’t grow alone”. plained was his love for the sense Having been involved in of community and each student’s the military, it is very interesting desire to do well themselves, but that Mr. Salomone now works in also for their friends to do well. He the Theology department. When loved how there are “no strangers” the MONTH asked how he was influenced to at Sebs, everyone knows everyone enter into teaching religion and and there is no getting around philosophy, he replies, “Faith has that fact. “There is also a sense “I live on the dark side.” always been important to me. It of collegiality, not just amongst has always played a huge part the teachers but the students too. -Mr. Lynch in my life.” He explains how his For example, the breakfasts that largest influences were his two were occurring these past weeks By Jackson McKeigue ‘17 high school religion teachers. He between the Seventh Grade and Ju- viewed his teachers as great role nior Class, as well as between the “Petro, I’d like to remind you that Every year the big dogs of models. He also enjoyed the idea Eighth Grade and Senior Class,” the Sebs faculty rustle up some of of being a mentor which encour- explained Mr. Salomone. How- the best ladies and gentlemen from aged his desire to teach younger ever, on the contrary, I also asked Stephen King tweeted me.” all around to compete for a posi- men how to excel spiritually. the religion teacher what his least tion on the St. Sebastian’s Varsity Through many year favorite part of the school is. “My -Mr. Tremblay Faculty roster. The Sebs faculty of teaching religion at different least favorite part of the school as squad is a very difficult team to schools, including BC High (1 of now is that I have such a small make, and this year the big dogs Year) and Bishop Hendricken (5 amount of time to meet with my have picked an elite few teachers Years), Mr. Salomone has encoun- classes, especially compared to “Up rolls the white van, and here to join the team. One of the teach- tered many different challenges past schools, I feel that I don’t get ers, that could prove to be one of that have come along with teach- enough time with my students.” comes Latin 5!” “the most interesting men in the ing. When asked what the hard- As an esteemed Indepen- community,” Mr. Salomone. Mr. est part of teaching for him is he dent Catholic all boys school, St. Salomone teaches in the Theology replied, “trying to present the Sebastian’s pursues this sense of -Mr. Ferguson department. Teaching five classes, material in an interesting way so community and “brotherhood”. one freshman class, three sopho- that students feel like they have a This concept of “brotherhood”, more classes, and a senior philoso- stake in their learning, for it to be during the admissions season is phy class, the man is everywhere. something more than the passing probably one of the most used and “These editors will be my death.” Whether it be at the prestigious of information. [...] Teaching is an heavily emphasized terms. The West Point United States Military adventure, you never know what school advertises this idea almost -Mr. Drummond Academy, or in the classroom at is going to happen. I should be in as much as anything else that the BC High, or in the halls of Sebs, some way shape or form helping school offers; however, many Mr. Salomone is seeking to make a my students get to heaven, and applicants ask and are uncertain difference anywhere he goes. hopefully they’re helping me get to to whether or not this “Brother- Prior to his teaching ca- heaven too! And that is the mean- hood” is legit. As a new member of “I’m like 70/40 on that one.” reer, Salomone attended the West ing of community, all going down the school, I closed the interview Point United States Military Acad- this same road together.” by asking Mr. Salomone how he -Paul McAuliffe ‘16 emy, and served in the United Furthermore, as is with thought the advertisement of this States Military. Mr. Salomone, in starting any new adventure for the community compares to what an interview, explained how West first time, comes the challenge of it is actually like to be a part of Point and the military was a “big adapting and learning how every- the St. Sebastian’s Brotherhood. “WE CAN’T HAVE THAT!” influence on the ways [he] learned thing works. Mr. Salomone and all “Prior to applying for the job, I leadership skills, what it means to the other new teachers are cur- had heard great things about Sebs, -Mike Calabro ‘16 to Hen- be dedicated, and certain things rently experiencing a period where and I was especially impressed that [he] would want to hold onto they are adapting to the Sebs by the school’s motto, ‘Love God, for the rest of [his] life.” In the community as well as learning Work Hard, and Take Good Care ry’s Corner following the end zone military, he explains how he was what they themselves like and dis- of One Another’. Other schools able to discover a greater sense of like about the school. I asked Mr. don’t have anything like that, they rush after Seidl’s touchdown community and, similar to Sebs, Salomone how he was adapting to don’t say stuff like that, and it is gonna say the art club. Ah Well MPA a brotherhood. This community the St. Sebs lifestyle, to which he clear in the month that I’ve been Mr. Diggs was great too. I’m gonna say MPA. that he experienced, he illustrates responded, “Besides getting use here, these aren’t just words, you It’s a toss up they were both great! Im is a group that is all “about service to the day-to-day things at a new all care so much about each other, saying MPA because I felt I played and trying to do something bigger school, which is something that and I find it amazing, so as far as a really big role in it. I was able to than yourself, [...] this commu- every school does a little differ- brotherhood goes I believe that provide and help a lot of younger guys nity is much like the one we have ently, but other than little stuff like it does match up pretty well!” a lot. Which is part of what I like to here at St. Sebs.” In his time in the that, and getting to know every- Mr. Salomone clearly is one of do today. I like to give as much help military, not only did he learn the body, it’s been great! I am very the more interesting men to walk as I can to the younger guys. I was feeling of a deeper community, but happy to be here, great community the halls of Sebs and proves to be president also so that was nice. he also learned that tough tasks that is very tight, that is one of another great addition to the St. Q: Activities you’re participating in as can’t be accomplished without the reasons I wanted to come! So Sebs family. a teacher/faculty member? support from the community, or as far, so good!” I also proceeded to MD: Football, basketball, MPA, ask what he loved most about the admission tours. I’m primarily admis- sions so that’s a big part. Also coach- Mr. Moriarty By Thomas Hovsepian ‘17 ing lacrosse. were studs in that class, and that made service or theatre, which I did some Q: What was your favorite lunch me want to come teach here even of in college. I like the community at Question: How are you today? when you were here and is that still more. My transition to Sebs has been Sebs and how everyone is involved in Mr. Diggs: I’m great, how are you? your favorite lunch? awesome. All the students are wicked everything, so I’m going to join in. Q: Good, thanks. How do you feel MD: The chicken sandwich, and it good, very funny, and really motivated your first month of school at Sebs as is still my favorite. I always say I’m to do well which makes my job easier. Q: What has your favorite lunch at teacher has been? gonna eat a salad and be a good person I’ve been teaching more classes this Sebs been so far? MD: As, a teacher it’s been great. I when it comes to eating healthy. But year so it’s a lot of work, but it’s really A: Hmmmm there’s been have a great group of kids. They when the chicken sandwich comes it fulfilling to see all my guys doing some really good fish dishes, but I usu- make it easy for me in terms of getting just ruins my day. Its great! well. ally just make a monster meat wrap adjusted. Everyone has been welcom- Q: Favorite memory here at Sebs? Q:Which teachers have with either tuna or buffalo chicken ing. Kids are all in, focused and ready MD: My favorite memory was receiv- helped your transition to Sebs go salad, then I supplement that with ham to go. ing an A on my mouse trap car. That smoothly? and sometimes salami, so those are Q: What classes do you teach? was great because it was a toss up, fin- A: Definitely Mr. Piacenza, awesome. MD: I teach seventh grade religion. gers crossed type of thing. I just went he’s helped out a lot with co-planning Q: Is it true that you are a One section of seventh grade religion for it and got an A on my first hit. some Algebra 2 stuff. Mr. Rest has Sherlock Holmes villain? and it’s pretty cool. By James Orscheln ‘17 Q: Favorite class? looked out for me a lot, and helped A: Direct descendant. Q: How hard do you think you are on MD: Mr. Lynch’s senior writing class. me get all set up over the summer. Q: Who’s your World Series your seventh graders? Perhaps you’ve seen him It allowed me to be creative. I feel Mr. Drummond has been great with pick this year for the MLB? MD: I don’t think I’m hard enough. I roaming the hallways of the math and like a lot of faculty members are going all the new teacher stuff, and all the A: Gotta go Astros. Actually, might have to turn it up a notch. science wing because he does not have to come after me with this. But yea administration like Mr. Burke and Durham Bulls. Yeah, say the Durham Q: What went better first month as his own classroom. Perhaps you have that class was cool because of how Mr. Sullivan have been awesome. Mr. Bulls. teacher or first month as a student? seen him making his freshman football creative it let me be. Eaton and Mr. Diggs have both been Q: What do you see yourself MD: I’ll have to say my first month as players run sprints on the grid after Q: What’re you most excited for? great because we coach freshman doing in five years? a teacher. Just because I knew what practice. Perhaps you’ve seen him in MD: Just getting to know everybody. football together, so I get to spend a lot A: I want to make sure I’m to expect. You know, just knowing the hit TV series Sherlock. Yes, we are I don’t just want to know the seventh of time with them. But really I can go using this word right. (Looks up word the school itself, I felt a step ahead talking about Mr. Moriarty, the new graders or just the athletes I just want on and on, everyone has just been so biopic) Definitely will be screenwrit- in the game. Whereas when I came math teacher. This freshman football to know everybody. And being able welcoming. Lots of teachers have just ing the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as a student, it was more of a foreign coach and former college baseball to provide as much assistance as I can taken time to check in and see how biopic. I’m a huge DTRJ fan, I find atmosphere for me. It was cool as a player is a really cool guy, so we with the student body. my first few weeks have been going him amusing. He always just plays teacher because I could do what I want decided to stop by and ask him a few Q: When did you know you wanted to because they understand it can be hard a muscled-out tough guy in every as a teacher. questions about how he is fitting into become a teacher? to transition to a new place. movie, it’s awesome. Q: Is it weird being back as a teacher? Sebs so far. MD: I was in a teaching program. So Q: You mentioned freshman There you have it folks. If MD: It’s not as weird as I thought it Q: Can we first have a little fall of my sophomore year. I always football, but what other sports/activi- you see Mr. Moriarty in the hallways was going to be. You know, the faculty background info about you, where you had the idea of teaching in my mind. I ties are you planning to run/coach? or on the field, make sure to say hi to and my former teachers have been grew up, where you went to school, went full force with it, getting that ex- A: Yeah so right now I’m him, and maybe ask how his DTRJ great about helping me transition into sports you play, hobbies, etc.? perience, it provided me with enough coaching freshman football, and I plan biopic is going. We hope that his tran- becoming a teacher. They’ve been A: Well, I grew up in nearby confidence that is what I wanted to do. on helping out with freshman baseball sition into Sebs continues to go well, really supportive about it. I couldn’t Newton Mass, and attended Roxbury Q: Where did you go to college? in the spring. I don’t have any intimate and expect to see him here doing great have asked for a better start to the year Latin over in West Roxbury. I then MD: Stonehill, Skyhawks! plans, but I’m very open-minded to things for the years to come. with assistance from the other teachers went to Hamilton College, where I Q: What activities did you do there? getting involved with community and faculty. studied math and played baseball. I MD: I played football for two years. I Q: What made you want to become a spent the last year teaching in Wash- was a part of mosaic club, similar to teacher in general and back at Sebs? ington DC, and now I am here at Sebs. MPA. I worked in IT, which was cool, The Walrus MD: In general, I just like the idea Some of my hobbies include playing also campus police. I did an internship A St. Sebastian’s Publication of helping kids. I like to provide any piano, and playing sports. Sports and in D.C. that was very cool. mentoring when I can. And as far as music really are the big ones for me. Senior Editors: Greg DeMatteo ‘16, Owen Finnegan ‘16, Paul Keady ‘16, David Q: Favorite pro teams? Korzeniowski ‘16, Jimmy Ryan ‘16 being back at Sebs, Sebs was a great What influenced you to come to Sebs/ MD: Patriots and Celtics how has your transition been so far? place for me as a student. So, it would Apprentice Editors: Mr. Digan, Mr. Cavanaugh, Mr. Craven Q: Favorite players past or present? be a great place for me as a teacher I had looked at Sebs before, and I even MD: Rondo. I was a big Rondo fan Head Writers: Matt Aisenberg ‘16, Cole Aldrich ‘16, Miguel Espinosa ‘16, Matt Karpowicz ‘16, too. Providing some assistance for the spent a day here during my senior year when he was with the Celts. Edelman John McManmon ‘16 guys from the city, too. It’s a transi- in college. I was very interested in because he’s the man. Editors Emeritus: Jack Adams ‘15, Edgar Escobar ‘15, Ryan Lee ‘15, Angus O’Rourke ‘15, John tion for them and it was a transition Sebs, but I ended up teaching in DC Q: Thoughts about Deflategate? Ryan ‘15 for me as guy from Dorchester. Just because I found a teaching job down MD: Silly. Obnoxious and unnecessary Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond giving any assistance that I can in that there, but I didn’t like that as much but it happens when you’re winning. aspect. and wanted to be back in Boston. I TheThe WalrusWalrus isis thethe officialofficial studentstudent newspapernewspaper ofof St.St. Sebastian’sSebastian’s School.School. 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TheThe opinionsopinions expressedexpressed hereinherein dodo notnot necessarilynecessarily reflectreflect opinopin-- I was in MPA as well as the art club. everyone was working hard at Sebs, MD: On the basketball court I would ionsions ofof thethe facultyfaculty advisorsadvisors oror seniorsenior editorseditors ofof TheThe WalrusWalrus oror ofof St.St. Sebastian’sSebastian’s School.School. Q: Which of those is your favorite so I interviewed here and ended up Correspondence to The Walrus should be addressed to The Walrus, c/o St. Sebas- say I’m Lebron James-esque. But Correspondence to The Walrus should be addressed to The Walrus, c/o St. Sebas- activity that you took part in? teaching a sample lesson in an Algebra tian’stian’s School,School, 11911191 GreendaleGreendale Avenue,Avenue, Needham,Needham, MA,MA, 02492.02492. SeniorSenior EditorsEditors andand productionproduction that’s just me. I’m a big body. But MD: That’s hard, I’m gonna have 2 class last year. I recall meeting Evan staffstaff reservereserve thethe rightright toto reject,reject, edit,edit, oror admitadmit anyany oror allall submissions.submissions. ToTo submitsubmit anan article,article, that’s just me fantasizing. to put sports aside for this one. I’m Reddick and Thaddeus Kennedy. They visitvisit thethe WalrusWalrus page,page, foundfound onon thethe studentstudent portalportal ofof ourour beautifulbeautiful schoolschool website.website. October 2015 THE WALRUS Page 3 Ms. DiMeo of like here, everybody supported A: Everybody I’ve met has helped. All Mr. Redpath during this part of the interview. everybody and wanted you to succeed of the teachers in the Spanish depart- ​ Q: “If you could only have and it was a really great environment ment have been really helpful to me. one?” to learn in. Trying to figure out where all of the ​ A: “One billion.” Q: What did you do in between college students are, what they’ve learned, ​ Q: “If your life was a piece and coming to Saint Sebastian’s? and what I still need to teach them of lined paper, and the blue lines A: I moved to Spain for a year. Last has been a challenge. But talking with were all that is constant and stable in school year I spent in Madrid. I was everybody else has been really helpful. your life, what is the one red line that teaching English at a bilingual immer- Mr. Drummond has been really, really runs perpendicular to everything you sion school and I taught preschool and helpful with this, too. believe in?” primary school, so my youngest kids Q: What is your favorite aspect of ​ A: “Rainbow sprinkles in were three and my oldest kids were school so far? Vanilla ice cream” about 12. A: I love that the classes are really ​ Q: “Favorite?” Q: What was that experience like? small, and I know that our class (my ​ A: “Crest toothpaste” By Jimmy McCabe ‘17 A: It was crazy, but it was incredible. class) is thirteen. And that feels big in ​ Q: “Worst?” ​ A: “Forgetting Deodorant” As is the case with every new It was different in a lot of ways from that room, but the classes I was teach- ​ Q: “Hero?” school year here at Saint Sebastian’s, a what I expected. From an American ing last year had around 30 students in By Will Phelan ‘17 and ​ A: “Kyle McCarthy” fresh batch of young ambitious teach- standpoint, there’s zero organization them. The students were about three Thomas Wasynczuk ‘17 ​ Q: “What’s that big shiny ers are among us. It’s always impor- in anything and everything to do with years old, which was total insanity. So the Spanish school system. So that I really appreciate that there’s about thing on your key ring [and what is its tant to reach out to these new members metaphorical significance]?” of our community and show them was frustrating sometimes, but it was half the people in the room. You can Little is known about Mr. Z. Redpath of the Varsity Soccer team ​ A: “It’s a broken compass why this school is so special. I had the a learning experience and I really ap- really run a better class that way. other than his fiery hair and that he [and it reminds me that I won’t always pleasure of interviewing my current preciated it and it was great. Q: Favorite lunch meal at Sebs? might teach a class during the day. We know where to go, but I can’t let that Spanish teacher, Señorita DiMeo, and Q: How has the transition been for you A: I’m obsessed with the fruit in the sat down with the coach to interview deter me from moving forward]” I hope you guys can learn something coming to Sebs? salad bar. It’s always really fresh and ​ Q: “Favorite kitchen uten- A: There’s definitely a learning curve, really good (thanks Cisco dining). It’s him with the hope that we might interesting about the successor to the reveal the true character behind the sil?” but everybody here is so willing to really lame, but that’s my thing! great one (Señor Digan). Path. What we learned will make you ​ A: “NOT a whisk. An elec- help and so willing to answer ques- Q: What extra-curricular activities will Q: Where did you grow up? laugh, cry, furrow your brow, exhale tric whisk” tions. People will genuinely ask if you you be running or assisting in this year A: I grew up in Needham, actually, through your nose a little more than ​ Q: “Where [are the bodies right around the corner from here. have any questions and want to sit for Sebs? usual (because something was kind of hidden]?” Q: How big is your family? down and ask and figure things out, A: I know for certain that I’ll be help- funny, but not that funny), and it will ​ A: “Mt. Rushmore” A: I have two brothers and one sister, and they mean it, which is really nice! ing coach the swim team. I was a very even spark your interest in conversing ​ Q: “Name of your biogra- my two parents, and my grandfather I’ve definitely been taking advantage competitive swimmer in high school. with the Sneaky Scot himself. phy?” lived with us growing up. So we had a of that. I’m really excited to get back into that ​The first thing that he wanted the read- ​ A: “Knock on Wood” very busy household. Q: Who influenced you to come to because it’s been a long time. I also ers to know was that he could “[Beat ​ Each question revealed Q: Are you the oldest, youngest, or Sebs? have been told to expect to coach a Mr. Wilbur and Mr. Ferguson in a fight something new about the mysterious middle child? A: (laughter) I went to college with sport in the spring, but I don’t know 2 vs. 1]”. That is a direct paraphrase. Redwood. He likes large quantities, A: I am the oldest. Señor Beaule, who’s also a Spanish which one yet. So that’ll be a surprise When asked to elaborate, Redpath said he has great taste in toothpaste and heroes and he can’t stand bad hygiene. Q: Where did you attend high school teacher here. He and I did a Span- for all involved! nothing at all. He’s as deep as the Romanche Trench and college? ish major so a lot of our classes were Q: What do you like to do outside of ​In order to truly understand the kind (25,453 ft below sea level), He’s very A: I went to Needham High School, together and we were classmates and work? of person he is without cornering him particular with his words and should and then after that I went to Union I saw him several times a week. So A: I love to travel. I love to knit, my with specific questions, we asked him when I came home (from Spain) I shot friends make fun of me because I a series of open ended ones that he probably write a biography. He has College in Upstate New York. earned a Student Seal of Approval and Q: What was your favorite part of him a message and said, “Hey I heard need to knit things. And I really like could take in any direction he might choose. His soccer coach “thinking- the respect of millions. Union? you’re at Sebs, I grew up in Needham, to bake. on-feet” lifestyle helped him excel A: It’s a beautiful campus, everywhere that’s so weird! How did you end up Q: Dogs or cats? you go everything is just very well there etc… PS: Do they need a Span- A: Dogs. made and thoughtfully designed. And ish teacher,” and he said yes! So I was And that wraps up my inter- I loved that it’s a small community very lucky. view with Ms. DiMeo. Be sure to say and everybody knew everybody, kind Q: What teachers have helped with the hi to her in the hallways and make her Sebs Summer Changes transition? feel part of the Sebs community. have the most-cutting edge comput- By Sam Cullen ‘17 ers, all equipped with Windows 10, the “final evolution” of the operating Top 10: Things We Missed About Sebs By this point, the summer system family, according to creator with its glorious weather is but a dis- Microsoft. In addition to a keyboard, By Marty White ‘18 new “every table gets a plate” system maybe even some advice. So if you’re tant memory as we enter the drudgery these computers were revealed to also in place. However, over the summer ever bogged down with homework at of everyday school life. But while have touchscreens, to the surprise of and Patrick Ryan ‘18 we’ve noticed that the churro market six-thirty or later, you might encounter most students were spending their many students. Of course, at first, the The cool breezes have just isn’t the same in real life as it is Dan, who might just make you laugh summers by the pool, beach or golf adjustment to the PCs took some time replaced the sticky humidity, and at Seb’s. Somehow, the mad stampede or forget about your work for a time. course in well-deserved relaxation, a as students had to gain familiarity with hot, sunny days are few and far to grab as many churros as possible is 9. Father Paris’ Whistle: Who handful of faculty, staff and students the operating system. By now, how- between. Oh yeah, it’s Fall again, just lacking at churro stands during the doesn’t love the sound of an elderly were working hard to improve the ever, pupils have become comfortable and as the leaves begin to fall, Seb’s summer. Maybe the idea of having to priest tweeting his whistle right next functionality of our school. Due to the with the PCs, and the computers have has started again; it is time for that work for your cinnamony delicious- to your ear? No one can seriously say work of these people, our school has streamlined the morning “computer- school grind. School is well on its ness is what makes it better? they enjoy Fr. P bursting our eardrums received a handful of much-needed rush” each day. With these new com- way, but let’s step back and remember 5. Monday Morning An- at 7:40 in the morning while he tells us improvements. Besides the herds of puters and tech systems, a noticeable a frightening time only months ago nouncements: Waking up on a Monday to “Go to Homeroom” or “Assembly. roaming seventh-graders blocking our improvement to the inner-workings when we were without our beloved and preparing for a rough week can Time to Go”, but Fr. P just wants us hallways, summer additions to our of our school, the responsibilities of school for three whole months. We’re be brutal, but Seb’s has some ways to be on time in the morning. Finally, school include a new Student Com- students, faculty and staff have been all sure that everyone was devastated to brighten your day. Whether it is who else do you know that speaks mons, touchscreen PCs with Windows made slightly easier and much quicker. over summer break as you all missed Mr. Stefan Cressotti trying to avoid fluent Latin? Without Fr. Paris, the 10, and a school garden. Lastly, coming around the the great things about Seb’s, because dreaded Schedule Xavier during Library just wouldn’t be the same (or As the most noticeable ad- bend of the science building’s rotunda, you never really appreciate things his Chess Tournament speeches or as clean) in the mornings. dition, the Student Commons were a small garden has sprouted due to the until they’re gone. So, without further President Finnegan talking about 10. Mr. Burke: To cap off the donated generously to the school by work of students led by Mrs. Colton, adieu, here are the top ten things that how turtles are green and Usain Bolt unique things we miss about Seb’s, the recently-departed Class of 2015, with the technical help of Mr. Ludwig we missed about Seb’s over the sum- is black or his sixth period Calculus we could never go without mentioning a fitting monument to their years here and the designs of Mr. Rob Olson. mer: test, there is rarely a dull moment. So everyone’s favorite bowtie-wearing at St. Sebastian’s. The Commons Throughout the summer, students 1. Henry’s Corner: Henry’s is if you ever consider dozing off on a Headmaster: the amazing Bill Burke. were originally restricted to use by watered and tended to the garden twice one of the most amazing experiences dreary Monday, just remember that While many schools have a boring seniors but after the inauguration, a week in their pursuit of hortatory at Seb’s. There’snothing better than you’ll be missing out on some prime Headmaster who has little involvement full-school access has been gradually perfection. The garden consists of rambunctiously cheering for our sports entertainment. with the students, we can say that we phased in. Having such a privilege, four raised beds and four large plant- teams at every outing. We truly have a 6. Chipotle/Five Guy’s: Ev- have just the opposite. Many-a-time it is the responsibility of the students ers. Most noticeably, bright sunflow- home field advantage. In all serious- erybody loves carpooling to the near- we’ve seen Mr. Burke wandering the to show utmost care for condition of ers bloomed just before the start of ness, the support shown by fellow est fast food restaurant of their choice, halls, greeting every student by name these commons. With this in mind, the school, welcoming new students with Arrows is something greatly missed or just ordering pizza to be delivered and asking them how whatever extra- Commons leaves little to be desired. an exuberant reminder of the summer over the summer. Sports and other to Seb’s. It could be Chipotle, Five curriculars they may be engaged in Immediately on passing the Com- they had only just lost. Of course, activities just aren’t as interesting if Guys, Qdoba, Domino’s, or anywhere are going. Mr. Burke has even been mons, one notices the grandeur of the aesthetics were not the main benefit of none of you classmates are there hoot- else that you go to, and that’s okay. It spotted dancing through the library, glass French doors and wood paneling. the garden, as the club plans to harvest ing and hollering for you. Keep up the is not just eating there that makes it saying, “Hey guys, how many other Glass cases will highlight the past, their well-deserved produce this week. good work, Henry’s. memorable; it’s the funny conversa- ISL Headmasters do you think are do- present and future achievements of our The products of the garden, which will 2. The Plays: Not everyone tions and experiences that you share ing the moonwalk right now?” And, as school community. As for student en- be used in the school’s kitchen and likes drama here, but most people with your fellow bros from Seb’s that if Mr. Burke isn’t amazing enough, he joyment, the lounge is equipped with display, including melons, cucumbers, can agree, the Seb’s plays are truly a makes the difference. It is just not the wears a bowtie to school that matches a ping-pong table, which is already a basil, thyme, mint, chives and kale. worthwhile experience, even if you same when going there in the sum- his mustache perfectly. Our Headmas- center of student activity after school. Overall, the summer changes just watch. Whether it’s a comedy mer, so make sure you partake in these ter’s unique style is the perfect ex- And with all of this, in addition to to our school enabled our school to about a misunderstood baby put on by food-runs. ample of how Seb’s is a unique place: sleek furniture and a state-of-the-art better function as a place of both learn- the middle-schoolers or a spectacular 7. Staying Absurdly Late: Its greatness starts at the top and goes LCD TV, the Class of 2015 Student ing and recreation. Each year St. Se- musical acted out by the entire club, Admit it, at Seb’s you enjoy staying at right down to the seventh graders. Commons provides a fitting place for bastian’s improves upon the already- you can guarantee that watching it will school later than you have to. Whether So there you have it- our list students to both learn and socialize in excellent resources at the community’s be a good time and, since it’s Seb’s, it’s play practices that end after dark, of the things we missed the most about a modern setting. disposal, improving the atmosphere of there’s sure to be some hilarious mo- debate meetings to attend, or just the Seb’s. If you are unfamiliar with any An equally important update the community as a whole. And with ments. (Plus, just between us, there’s lack of a ride that keeps you at Seb’s of them, try to learn more about them, to our school, however, takes place such excellent tools within our school, GIRLS in the Fall Play!) until the late hours of the night, many because they could grow on you. It in the library under the guidance of it is both a privilege and a duty for St. 3. The Lunches: Every new students stay late into the night. But may be a bummer that summer is over, Mr. Deschenes, Donovan and Rossini. Sebastian’s students to take advantage student has felt it: the huge change why do Seb’s students like to stay but we can look forward to these awe- After years with relatively-old PCs, of these opportunities. from the gross food from elemen- at school until they’re ready to fall some things. the library and computer labs now all tary and middle school to the superb asleep? Isn’t that the opposite of what cuisine that Seb’s offers. No matter you’re supposed to do? It might have how dreary the day, a student can something to do with the comradery, always count on the meal to lift their since there’s always a game of chess THE RARE QUESTIONNAIRE spirits. Whether it be as intricate as to be played or a friend to hang around with or even a new student you’ve the amazing General Tso’s chicken or Your Vote for Your Summer in The Pope in One ______and Chill Favorite Teacher as simple as some pizza and french never met before to talk to. All of us President fries, we can never say we haven’t late night guys agree: the Tuesday One Word Word had a meal we didn’t enjoy. Plus, the night grind is that much more monoto- entire experience is great, between the nous if you don’t stay at Seb’s until at Aidan Har- Baseball Love Netflix Mr. Foley Mr. Foley panini maker almost burning down least six-thirty. rington 8. Dan the Security Guard: the school, the chaotic churro riots Mike Tressler Lonely Guyo 7th grade Mr. Foley Lincoln Chaffey Most of you young kids, and maybe that leave many injured, or just a nice science conversation with your friends, it’s even older ones, have yet to meet undeniable that the Seb’s atmosphere the mysterious Dan the Security Liam Murphy Fun No Clue Hockey Mr. Lynch Trump is truly unique. Guard. Dan makes sure events like 4. Churros: After the Great Homecoming run smoothly with Kyle Licameli Energetic Holy Soccer Mr. S. Cressotti Mr. Foley Churro Stampede of 2014, a tragic parking, student behavior (he keeps Johnny Piatelli Interesting Religious Netflix Mr. D. Cleary Trump moment in which certain members of Henry’s from storming the field after the student body ruined dessert for ev- every play), and he locks up every Paul Canavan Borderline Foreign The Great Dia- James Ferguson James Ferguson eryone, the churro system has changed night. Also, he’s just a normal guy logues of Plato greatly. Churro days are more rare, but who, if you have the chance to stay they are just as great, especially with a late and talk to, is a pretty interesting Mr. Nerbonne Peace Holy Teach Jesus William L. Burke character with humorous stories and III Page 4 THE WALRUS October 2015 Casey’s Cinematic Corner The Prophet: Senior Chapel Speech Predictions 2015 By Matt Karpowics ‘16 recruited to play DI college “Black Mass” football. HEAD WRITER BRENDAN LUTCH: Speech By Casey Kelly ‘16 tioned a moment ago, were a little bit involvement with the FBI and his NATHAN AKUKWE: To be deter- seems to start well until he starts FEATURE WRITER misleading. The trailers mainly show family life truly enhanced the life of mined by the 2016-17 Walrus Staff. laughing and can’t stop laugh- scenes of Johnny Depp’s Whitey the story. The scenes involving his JOHNNY BEHMAN: Guitar, gui- ing. Excuses himself. An extraordinary amount Bulger shooting guns and beating girlfriend and son were often very tar, and maybe some brothers RYAN MACEDO: Makes fun of of swagger, unrivaled paranoia, and people up, giving a sense that the comical due to the life tips Whitey KEVIN BOLAND: Writes about the Slayne. a missing touch of class are the three movie will have an action-based tone. gives to his son. Whitey’s family life lacrosse showcase he attended last MIKE MACKINTIRE: Gives qualities that are ideal for the main The movie, however, only had a few is also very interesting when focusing fall, attempts to justify his decision. school good nutritional tips and character of a crime movie, like violent scenes, and focused more on on his brother and his mom, who Fails. hands out samples of granola. Black Mass. After being banned at the mental state as well as the rise meant a lot to Whitey. The involve- WESTON BRACH: Writes about FRANKIE MAHONEY: Talks di- Harvard two years ago, Black Mass and decline of Whitey Bulger. This ment with the FBI was very interest- how his senior slide consists of tak- rectly to Ms. Uhlman the whole has finally been released, but it seems small downside has very little effect ing for the movie often focused on ing three APs instead of five. speech. to be a different black mass. The on the enjoyment of the movie, for this portion of the story, and explain- JACK BRUGGER: Discusses how PAUL MCAULIFFE: Can’t only downside to the movie is that after seeing the film one realizes that ing how Whitey’s childhood friend, he peaked during freshman year. make it to corporate chapel, has the trailers were a bit misleading to the focus on the story enhances the John Connolly, did whatever he could MIKE CALABRO: Wearing his Draino’s. the overall tone of the movie. The movie much more than the action to keep Whitey safe throughout the nicest football jersey, gives 15 page JACK MCCOOL: Tries not to movie, brings the viewer into the tale scenes. The movie was also pretty years. The story itself was the best report in defense of Tom Brady talk about hockey, talks about of Whitey Bulger, an infamous Bos- long which can be bad, but if time part of the movie, and being able to and his role in Deflategate. hockey. ton mobster. There was no way the isn’t an issue this obviously has no understand everything that was going PAUL CANAVAN: Gives play by JACK MCLAUGHLIN: Explains movie could fail simply because it downside. Overall, the downsides on at the time was very entertaining. play of this year’s town hockey decision to take a gap year and was based off of the compelling story barely play a factor when compared Overall, the movie was season. live off the land. of Whitey Bulger’s rise and decline to the positives. amazing and was definitely worth the RYAN COLGAN: Announces JOHN MCMANMON: Lists 10 among the other gangsters in Boston On the positive end, the time to watch. The characters were sponsorship deal with Herbal Es- nicest cars he parked over the at the time. acting was unbelievable. Johnny amazing, and maybe even more in- sences summer. The downsides of the movie Depp did a phenomenal job playing teresting since they were real people. GREG DEMATTEO: Apologizes to PATRICK MULDOWNEY: Talks were not that upsetting and didn’t the role of Whitey, and the way in The setting of Boston was very nice Mr. Nerbonne. about the day he got to spend affect the movie’s enjoyability, but which he portrayed Whitey’s insanity to see, because it’s always good to JAMES DRISCOLL: Calls everyone with Tom Brady. are worth mentioning nevertheless. and paranoia was unbelievable. The see a place you know in movies. I out for giving him the nickname PETER MULLIN: Organizes The trailers of the movie, as men- focus on not only his crimes, but his give the movie an impressive FOUR “Booster”, a la Timmy Murphy. school wide predictions on what Casey faces out of FIVE. MATT ELDRIDGE: Tries to make he will write about. Makes $50. textual connections from the corpo- MIKE MULLOWNEY: Talks rate chapel reading. about not getting into BC. MIGUEL ESPINOSA: Reveals JOHN NILLES: Writes about the to the school that he is from the difficulties of being both a player Philippines. and the putative head coach of BEN FACHETTI: Expresses deep, the soccer team. deep desire to fake the punt. LIAM NOONAN: Explains why CAM FINNEGAN: Writes about the past year has been the best his back-brace related nightmares. year of his life. OWEN FINNEGAN: Gives very NNAMDI OKWEREKWU: Ar- deep, intellectual speech about gues that J Cole is a better rapper marine biology that no one under- than Drake. Takes out phone at stands except Dean. some point and records speech MAYNEL FUENTES: Talks about for his Snapchat story. adjusting to life at Sebs without NICK O’NEIL: Talks about his Moreno. cape house. Seeing Johnny Depp’s expression and the headline of the article below makes me wonder SEAN HARRINGTON: Talks AUSTIN O’SHEA. Grinds. Talks about the lessons baseball has what article this picture truly accompanies. It’s called planned ambiguity, folks! about love of East Milton. Tells taught him about baseball. his kids. SONNY HUANG: Reminds us that RYAN PARKER: Explains the Judgement Upon the Cursed Senior Class Sebs was his last choice. difference between freshly a strict task, assigning us to a group finished nearly a minute before the ERIK JONES: Launches into long cooked bacon and bags of bacon. By Declan Walsh ‘16 of seven of our peers whom we had to other boats and spread themselves out argument with Mr. Thomasy about Falls asleep at the podium. On September 1st, 2015, the lead and instruct for the task at hand. to help their classmates. When asked the multiple choice format of the PAT PETERS: Tells everyone seniors were tested to their limits by Each boy was assigned a about his experience with the boats, test. where he’s been for the past four retired Army Staff Sergeant Sam Cila. paddle. If that paddle ever got in the Owen Finnegan said, “You know JOHN KAPPLES: Too cool to actu- years. Sam wasted no time with introduction hands of Sam or his partner, then the Declan, by the end of the day I don’t ally speak, stands at podium and DEAN PIERSIAK: Writes about before grilling the 2016s on their work captains would be punished. Though a think we were inflating boats. I think combs hair with his hand. all the rocks he climbed in the ethic, teamwork and toughness. As is pretty simple task, that did not prevent we were inflating the lungs of God MATT KARPOWICZ: Talks about Bahamas. tradition here at St. Sebastian’s, Jimmy Mike Rozewski from losing his paddle Himself.” how he never stopped sweating CHRIS POTVIN: Gives speech Ryan stunned Mr. Cila by answering early on. Along with the paddles, each After several trials, we throughout all of senior year. Also about nuclear physics in Latin. Sam’s question, “What is the most group was given an inflatable boat and finally achieved the goal of pump- discusses being careful about what JACK RAGNONI: Explains important goal for the team?” without four pumps. Sam left each team with ing each boat to its max. Sam had you write about other people in why TJ is the superior Ragnoni hesitation Jimmy raised his hand and task of figuring out how to work the us recall what we learned from the the Walrus and the consequences it brother. answered, “Accomplish the mission.” pumps and get air flowing freely into experience and for most everybody might have. MIKE ROZEKSKI: Claims that Jimmy is the only person Sam has ever the boats without it leaking. Sam gave the answer was teamwork. During PAUL KEADY: Accepts our he is in fact a member of this taught to answer that question cor- us 8 minutes on our first trial to fully our first trials, the groups were more nomination for the President of the community. rectly. Well done, Jimbo. inflate the boat. Each group worked focused on their own success than the United States of America. JIMMY RYAN: Gives account of Sam began his lecture telling hard to fill their boats. But when time group’s, even though we would all be HARRY KELLEHER: Reposts a his family’s summer trip to the how many of us would “crack” or was called, not all boats were com- punished if a group failed to complete chapel speech about hockey with Notre Dame State Fair. puke amidst our strenuous workout, pletely filled. Wise and merciful Sam the task; however, during the last few his two cousins. WILL SLAYNE: Talks about why surprisingly enough nobody did. After did not punish us for our early failure trials, each boat started focusing less CASEY KELLY: Exposes long Grandparent’s Day is his favorite a rigorous ab circuit which left Matt but instead advised us to share tips and on their own boat and more on the covered up conspiracies going on day of the year. Barron cursing Taco Bell for his “dad techniques we learned in our first trial. other five boats. When I asked David inside the Sebs administration. ALEJO SOTO: Writes about how bod”, the rest of us hoped the tasks For the rest of the trials, Korzeniowski about his experience at Somersaults off altar. much he learned from Eldridge would not get harder. Sam asked for if all the boats were not filled to his Judgement Day he said, “I learned a DAVID KORZENIOWSKI: Talks as a leader during soccer season. six able-bodied men to accept the role standards, the entire class would be lot about real teamwork. It’s not just about how technology changed his NICO TOPULOS: Writes about of captain and six brave, tough, witty, punished with “four-count groiners”, the glamorous stuff you see in movies life. Mr. Connolly and Mr. Richter how being a Beckett man in- and attractive seniors stepped forward: an exercise so basic that Sam felt it where people share successes together. notably absent. spired him to study Karl Marx. Jack McCool, Kevin Boland, Sullivan necessary to make impossible. One It’s holding your teammates account- ROB LEMONE: Doesn’t tell Alejo Reads speech off of giant phone McLaughlin, Doug Calabro, Karp Kar- group learned a more effective method able so that you can be the best you about his speech. screen to save paper. powicz, and myself. Like monarchs, of using the pumps, while another can be.” CHRISTIAN LOCURTO: Lists top CJ TURNBULL: Announces he we were chosen by God. Sam gave us group became so unified that they 3 memories of getting up at 3:30 will be opening a new Dunkin’ in the morning and commuting to Donuts in the peace garden. school. DECLAN WALSH: Writes about Ping Pong Fever Infects Senior Class being the only member of the JAKE LOUGHBOROUGH: Writes swim team. Wears bolo tie. take as many phones as possible. doesn’t matter how recently you have about how his job in Nantucket AARON WOLFSBURG: I hon- By Jake Loughborough ‘16 and At any time during the school day played. CJ Turnbull always walks prevented him from getting estly have no idea. Brendan Lutch ‘16 you can find seniors in the middle into the lounge and yells out “I got of a heated ping pong match, and next game” with no knowledge of the FEATURE WRITERS depending on who’s playing, they line, which is usually roughly three The Class of 2015 senior are usually accompanied by a crowd games long, yet often ends up on the class gift was a complete remodeling of spectators. One of the most en- table for the next game. of the student lounge. When news tertaining players to watch is Mike Believe it or not, some spread that the student lounge would Mullowney. After every big point matches rival playoff varsity hockey be turned into a more sophisticated Mike gives a Tiger Woods style fist games for most entertaining sports place to hang around during and after pump and yells “Come on!” He is event at Sebs. When Paul McAuliffe school, many students were worried probably also the most annoying squares off in a game against a right- that it would be too nice. What made player to play against because when handed Peter Mullin, not only is it the student lounge so great was that he wins a point, he makes sure you near impossible to look away, but the there were no rules. It was a jungle. know that he just won the point. lounge becomes a 17 and older room, Various items of clothing could be Another interesting player to watch as words only allowed in R-rated Two paddles and a ping pong ball: Enough to distract found strewn across the room, along is the crippled Peter Mullin. Since movies fly from the mouths of the 65 seniors from college applications and homework with the pillows of what we can only breaking his wrist, he has had to two competitors nearly every point. assume to have been couches at one play left handed, but he adapted In the career series, I believe Paul challenge somebody three times. He’s leave the Commons, and Sebs, for- point in time. Single shoes would be surprisingly fast to his injury and has the slight edge over Pete, but lost all three. Mitch is bringing down ever. Second, much like his beloved wedged in between vending machines. is still among the top players in the anything can change. Matt Karpow- the junior, and all younger grades Peyton Manning, Mike Mullowney’s Apple cores and orange peels resided grade. icz likes to think that he’s a top dog for that matter, stock at the table. It’s age will ruin his season. No Arrow underneath the couches in the cities of One of the best players on the table, and that everyone has a like when Middlesex asked Sebs to has ever been able to win consistently dust, crumbs, and god-knows-what. It in the grade is Weston Brach. This desire to play against him, but such is play in football this year: yeah we’ll at the age of 45, and I strongly doubt was mayhem and remarkably filthy, year we learned that Weston’s tennis not the case. Is the future Eph a good play against you, but you’re gonna that Mike will be able to break that yet I wouldn’t have had it any other skills are not restricted to the court. ping pong player? Of course; some get Tommy Seidl’s younger brother streak. He’s also been complaining way. The lounge was the autobahn of It’s actually believed that the only would even venture not incorrectly in the second quarter because we’re that he can no longer feel the ball Sebs, and students wouldn’t have it reason he plays tennis is to get better to say great. However, his nearly worried about embarrassing you. on his fingertips. Finally, using the any other way. That being said, the at table tennis. Let your guard down seven-foot wingspan makes him an Mitch was not ready to play and it paddle that the people from “The new lounge has been a nice addition for as much as one hit, however, undesirable opponent as no shot can showed. Program” gave to the senior class, and the transition has gone smoothly. and Weston will slam the ball back be guaranteed to get by him. The big- As the school year progress- Mr. Sullivan will defeat Mr. Ner- The one thing that has remained the on your side with enough speed to gest rivalry out there, however, exists es, there have been improvements in bonne in a game to 11 in the much- same in the new lounge, from the make Jack Frisoli look slow. Many between three players: Lutch, Frankie some players as they secretly practice anticipated matchup of the Deans. one we had last year, is the ping pong people have challenged the lanky and Lemone, though none of them into the wee hours of the night at The ping pong table has table. righty, but none have been able to play in the lounge a lot. home with their folded-up tables. I created a near-dangerous distraction The commons has been par- reach 21 points by a minimum of a A question brewing in the have some predictions for this year’s to the seniors, as they should be fo- ticularly appealing to seniors because two-point lead. mind of the reader right now might ping pong. First, Mr. Wu will enter cusing on college applications rather they are allowed to use their phones… The rules of the table are be whether or not younger kids are the lounge, challenge somebody to than searching for a weakness in Cole during the day. This means that when simple: games to 21. Two players allowed to play. It’s not illegal, just a game, take a 10-0 lead (one point Aldrich’s game, only to find out that Mr. Sullivan walks by and looks switch out after every game. To be frowned upon. Mitch Heffernan of away from the infamous skunk), there is none. through those windows, he has to fight next in line you must call it, and it the Class of 2015 - oops, my mistake then, as mysteriously as he came, will every urge in his body to run in and - 2017, has entered the lounge to October 2015 THE WALRUS Page 5 Advice for New Sebs Students By Alex Gainey ‘18 my best friends. Give the kids you think are schleps or the ones that are Being new. Just by hearing way different than you a chance before those two words, one is filled with you shut them out. As Katy Perry anxiety. Who will I be friends with? would say, “You’re a firework, go and Will people like me? What if they let your colors burst.” think I’m a loser? Questions like this Next, in the wise words arise when anyone thinks of being of James Mooney ‘18, “Don’t say new, especially at a school. For most anything stupid. I hate stupid people.” people in our world, anything new in As you first read James’ words, they their lives always presents a fear of come across as harsh. As the writer of the unknown and the normal jitters this article, I am surprised they didn’t that come along with it. At Sebs, the get edited out. However, what James jitters are very evident on the first means by his statement is: “Yes be day of school when an experienced yourself, but don’t go around trying student, like myself, sees all the to put yourself above everyone by new kids jumping out of their cars, bragging about how many houses you usually some type of Range Rover, have.” In the words of Mr. Thomasy, Colts player personifies the Colts 2015 season thus far. Still hurting after that beatdown in the Porsche, or Beamer (which is a power “I hate people who have more than move but hey I respect it.) These kids one house.” I guess that means half of AFC championship, perhaps, as they try to recover from the shame of the century. jump out and appear cool, calm, and Sebs, but either way, don’t be the kid collected, but have their eyes locked going around flaunting your wealth on the front door, not showing any trying to get people to like you. Even Early NFL Injuries: What’s the Deal? emotion, and not knowing what to though that might have worked at your of these players are stars, players that do when they get inside the school. old schools or for the Kardashians, teams like the Steelers, Cowboys, By Robert Lemone ‘16 everyone looks forward to watching These moments are when the jitters Sebs kids want to know you for who and the Colts where Roethlisberger, and some of them are already out for first set in and continue until each you are as a person. We only want a FEATURE WRITER Romo, and Luck are considerably the the year. Players like Terrell Suggs, student feels comfortable. Like Mr. brother-to-brother relationship of love The 2015 NFL season is yet top players on the team. These crucial Tony Romo, and Jordy Nelson are Burke says, “You won’t feel new for and care for each other. again off to a solid start. There have injuries are still occurring even after the three biggest stars, but there are long.” However, after having my own Finally, the last piece of been nail-biting games that have gone the NFL emphasized the importance multiple starters that are also out for a personal experiences from being at advice was the only thing everyone right down to the wire. Thrilling come- of quarterback safety by implement- decent amount of time, some of them Sebs for four years and talking to oth- at Sebs agrees on: work hard. Work- back victories and big time plays. ing new rules. These major rules have the year. er fellow sophomores, I’ve collected ing hard doesn’t mean getting straight However, some teams are not off to changed over the years and as of today Injuries to players, particu- three major tips for new students. A’s. Instead, it means dedicating your the best of starts. Injuries are a major they are: “No defensive player may th larly star players, can ruin a seasons At first, if one starts in 7 entire being into the grind. Whether component to this. Seven quarterbacks run into a passer of a legal forward th th th even in week five. To put this in grade or even 8 , 9 , or 10 grade, your grades are good or not, you will have sustained injuries so far in this pass after the ball has left his hand (15 perspective in 2008, the first game he clings to the people he met on the be much happier as a person. Yes, the short season, four of them starters yards). The referee must determine of the year when Tom Brady tore his retreat as his life vest to help tackle word hardo is tossed around frequently who have injuries that will keep them whether the opponent had a reasonable ACL, the season was essentially a the first few days with. They seem to at Sebs, but it is a lot better to be the out for longer than one week. Ben chance to stop his momenetum during lost cause because of how important be friends for the first month or two hardo than to be the kid struggling Roethilisberger has been out since an attempt to block the pass or tackle he was to the team. Of course no one and help ease the transition, which along with C’s and no effort. Plus, you week three due to a MCL strain which the passer while he still had the ball. really gave up on the Pats team, but no isn’t a bad thing. However, I learnt get the added bonus of keeping your has him projected out for four to six No defensive player who has an un- one truly had big expectations for Matt that clinging to the same few kids can parents off your back. weeks. For the Indianapolis Colts, the restricted path to the quarterback may Cassel, rightfully so because he was prevent you from making friends with Therefore, even though be- quarterback position is nothing short hit him flagrantly in the area of the unexpectedly thrust into the offense in people you never knew before. In my ing new might seem daunting, follow of a debacle. Andrew Luck is out with knee(s) or below when approaching in total chaos. The many injuries of Rob experience, it’s these people who I these three tips and the transition will a right shoulder injury which forced any direction. Officials are to blow the Gronkowski also casted doubt on the didn’t get to know at first that became be much easier. him to miss one game and as of now play dead as soon as the quarterback is he remains questionable for future clearly in the grasp and control of any Patriots’ season because of how key he weeks. His replacement Matt Has- tackler, and his safety is in jeopardy” was to the team. Early season injuries selbeck filled in for Luck adequately (NFL.com). to star players are potential season- Kid To Know: Dana Tate but now he is questionable for week The NFL clearly is favor- ruiners. ing the quarterback position, and this The injuries over the years and interesting habits aforementioned, five with an illness. This and their By Matt Wolpe ‘18 is evident in games from the last few have continued to rise, even with these there is one that conquers all others: rough start is certainly not what the years where harsh penalties have rules meant to protect the quarterback “What’s one thing you’d like basketball. Dana is a such a fervent Colts were expecting. For the Houston been enforced on defensive play- and defenseless players. Not to men- people to know about yourself?” basketball player that he spends very Texans, quarterback Ryan Mallet, who ers. Ndamukong Suh has received tion the mission to lower concussion “I get buckets. That’s all you little time focusing on other sports. is still battling for the starting position, $420,699 in fines from quarterback rates. Unfortunately, early into this gotta know.” For example, when asked if he could has missed some time with a chest hits, hits on defenseless players, and season, injuries have already hampered Even after hearing these name five NHL teams, Dana replied, injury. Perhaps the most devastating unsportsmanlike conduct which have many teams. But that’s just a part words emerge straight from the mouth “Nah...wait, actually, just five? Bru- injury was sustained by Tony Romo also resulted in suspension. Even with of the violent game that is football. of one Dana Tate Jr, we’re still not ins, Penguins, Capitals, Dodgers...wait of the Dallas Cowboys, who broke his these intense rules that protect the Injuries happen, and the teams that entirely satisfied. No Dana, this is no, that’s not right.” Contrastingly, collarbone and is on the IR designated quarterback, players are still getting best adapt to their injured rosters and certainly not“all we gotta know.” there is no doubt in my mind that Dana to return list. He is expected to be hurt. stay the healthiest are often the teams With a figure as dynamic as could name all 30 NBA teams without out at least ten weeks. Romo would It’s not just the quarterback that go deep into the playoffs. Injuries Dana Tate, it is nearly impossible to skipping a beat. Also, it seems as if have been out even longer if he had position that has multiple injuries so give other players a chance to step up comprehend everything about him. he has a personal relationship with elected to have surgery, but instead he far. 137 NFL players have already and often these players turn into big- However, with the assistance of David nearly every player in the league. chose to forgo the surgery to try and been placed on IR this season. A time players. So sometimes injuries Korzeniowski and Dana Tate himself, Interested in his opinion on the matter, plan again this year. The last thing an truly astounding number consider- aren’t the end to a team’s season. They we can all inch just a little bit closer. I asked him who has the best sty in the organization wants especially only a ing the 2015 season is only in its fifth just might be the opposite depending As most members of the NBA, to which he answered, “Russell few weeks into the season is for their week. To go along with these absurd on if another player can exceed their student body know, Dana has a Westbrook. By far. BY FAR. He’s so starting quarterback, the center-piece numbers are the nineteen players that expectations. The most important thing strong passion for rap music. He can swaggy bro.” Personally, I would say of the franchise, to sustain an injury. are on the PUP list (physically unable is to keep hope, because anything can typically be heard sounding off in Scalabrine has the best sty in the NBA. Losing the starting quarterbacks for to perform), which means they are out happen in the NFL. the library, calling 2 Chainz “booty Although he usually shows up to the multiple weeks is certainly a devas- until at least week eight when they are cheeks” or saying Drake has “bars” on games in the same apparel one would tating blow that can alter the teams’ eligible to return. What is upsetting his new mixtape. However, Dana is wear to the ninth and tenth grade seasons. No one wants to watch to the common NFL fan is that some particularly fond of rap artist J. Cole. semi-formal dance, I still love what he backup quarterbacks, especially on If you’re bored to tears with positively stands for. He’s great for the game, nothing to do, just approach Dana and but I digress. And you probably don’t tell him J. Cole isn’t a top ten rapper care. of all time. This will probably spark a Finally, it is clear that Dana’s full blown three hour roast session, if favorite part of basketball is dunking. you’re into that sort of thing. He is not an advocate of just any nor- Initially it may seem difficult mal dunk, though; Dana loves nothing to believe, but Dana is also fairly more than throwing down in the face opinionated in the world of politics. of an opponent, watching them bend When asked what he would do if over in devastation because they know Donald Trump was elected president, they’ve just been absolutely mixed. Dana responded, “I don’t know...I’d When I asked David Korzeniowski probably move to Guatemala for four who he would want to see Dana dunk years, and then come back and vote on, he quickly responded, “Joseph for Kanye.” With respect to President Stalin. Simply because if I saw Dana Barack Obama, Dana called him, “my dunk on the face of communism and ATTENTION FRESHMEN: Note how John Travolta and Uma Thurman are leaving room guy,” and said that if Obama could run do an absurd celly, I could die know- for Jesus when they dance. The Walrus Editors (all of us) encourage you to do the same. again he would vote for him. ing that I lived a full life.” Although Since his arrival at St. he appreciated David’s thought Sebastian’s, Dana has ingrained many Fall Welcome Dance: A Night for the Ages process, Dana had something a little men, sophomores, and juniors on the of the popularity of this dance, and of his habits throughout the school’s different in mind. “I can dunk on one By Stevie Karol ‘17 and team) across the floor of Ward Hall. the frenzy of dancing that ensued was community. First off, he is infamous person in the history of the world?” he Although receiving some flak for the nothing short of a miracle. Even Rich- for walking at a very leisurely pace. If asked. “Oh, it’s definitely Andy Carr. Sam Gordon ‘17 leashes, the seniors’ fur coats and ard Gallo, in perfect St. Sebastian’s you ever find yourself caught behind He’s always sayin’ basketball is a bad As you walk into Ward Hall Dana in the hallway, it is like getting teased hair were spot-on costumes dress code, danced the night away sport, and he never gives me pounds and avoid stepping on a girl crawling caught behind a school bus in the heart for Cruella DeVille, and were sure to with hundreds of teenagers chomping in the hallway. Plus he talks SO much on the ground with a leash around her of its pickup route. He will undoubt- cause some of the freshmen dance- at the bit to dance near him. trash, bro.” neck, you realize that it is that time edly take his time, occasionally stop- goers to quiver. As the dance was winding As I reread Dana’s answers of year again: the St. Sebastian’s Fall ping to say hello to his boys or talking As 8:30 approached and all down, and Mr. Tull was about to kick to these questions, I can’t help but Dance. Despite sounding like a scene to teachers about the day’s class. Dana the pre-dance anxiety drifted away, Junior Laura out for being unable to shake my head with laughter. Any- out of 50 Shades of Grey, the Fall has also become known for taking his Ward Hall began overflowing with not touch anyone for more than fifteen body who has been lucky enough to Dance was chock-full of question- time while walking to Dunkin’ Donuts. mingling couples, ecstatic dancers, seconds, the infamous “You already know Dana understands that he is a able attire, eyebrow raising dancing, When I asked him approximately how completely unique individual, unlike and fun-loving students from far and know who it is” of “Watch Me” and fun times all round. With one of long it took him to trek to the nearby anybody else at St. Sebastian’s. Al- wide. Maybe it was the almost full blasted from the speakers, sparking the highest turn-outs in recent dance Dunkies, he answered, “Ah, probably though I am positive nobody will ever moon that night; perhaps someone the remaining dancers to circle up and history, everyone was in for a treat on an hour. You gotta kick back and truly understand all of Dana’s manner- pumped a powerful opiate into the whip the remaining energy out of their enjoy the beauty of the birds...and just the evening of September 25th. isms, I believe it is important that we air vents. However it happened, bodies. Many kids were there right up walk slow.” Dana says this, but legend This year, the girls of all take steps to further understand not this dance was the liveliest and most to the last song, when the floor was has it that he stops every few seconds Newton Country Day did not disap- only Dana, but all of those around us. crowded in recent Sebs history. Even wet with sweat and abandoned water to check Instagram and Twitter. point with their outrageous and Now excuse me, I have to schedule the ninth graders, making their first bottles; and colorful light was replaced Throughout the school, controversial costumes. Lining the this dunk on Andy. appearances at Sebs dances, joined by its uglier florescent step-sister. Dana has become well known for his wall as you entered into Ward Hall the upperclassmen as a large circle This dance was no doubt a constantly varying hairstyles. When were members of the secret service, formed, with the bravest venturing smashing success, and no attendee I asked David Korzeniowski, one of dressed head to toe in all black suits into the middle to show off their was disappointed. There are numerous Dana’s close companions, if there and sunglasses. With thick gold moves. people to thank, from Owen Finnegan was any way to predetermine Dana’s chains and cornrows, another group While he was no Cam and the rest of student council to Mrs. haircut on a given day, he responded, of NCDS students unveiled their Rivera (“DJ Ranger”), the DJ for Atwood and the other teachers who “What I do is I roll a pair of dice in tougher sides as gangsters during the morning and whatever it lands on, this dance had a top-notch playlist, had the uncanny patience necessary to the dance. Despite other competition that’s the number of sides of the poly- with Silento’s “Watch Me (Whip/ stay at a high school dance late into a from a mariachi band and a group gon that his hair will be shaped like Nae Nae)” and Taylor Swift’s “Bad Friday night. In addition, the proceeds of grandmothers, the NCDS Varsity that day. I’m right 93% of the time.” Blood” headlining. Other musical from the many water bottles sold went Soccer Team took home the top prize Even with this freak explanation from highlights included the traditional to a great cause, The Memory Project. with their 101 Dalmatians themed David Korzeniowski, I am still not “I Love It” by Icona Pop, and DJ Thanks to everyone, the dancing stu- costume that consisted of the seniors convinced that there is a definite way Snake’s new hit “Lean On.” The mu- dents included, who made this dance dressed as Cruella DeVilles leashing to determine Dana’s cut. sic was, of course, a key component so special. Even with all of the passions Dana Tate getting buckets around their “Dalmatians” (the fresh- Page 6 THE WALRUS October 2015 POINT / COUNTERPOINT KanJam Spikeball

By John McManmon ‘16 By Neil Melley ‘18 V. HEAD WRITER (AKA the KJL), there were more than 100 teams days of casually tossing a Frisbee were over. “Look at da flick of dat wrist.” -Chedda who competed in the KanJam World Champion- Ebola. The Ice Bucket Challenge. Every point in Spikeball is crucial and poten- Da Connect. KanJam came into this earth in the ship for the coveted title of “KanJam World Cham- “We’re on to Cincinnati.” Bobby Shmurda. tially an unbelievable rally.” As technology im- 1980s, created by two men named Charles Sci- pions.” Also, the team that was the KanJam World These are just some of the iconic memories of proves, we need games that keep up with that endra and Paul Swisher, in Buffalo, New York. It Champions two years in a row was named the Stal- 2014. In between running through their checks pace, and Spikeball is that next step. all started when Charles and Paul were throwing lion Survivors. Where can you find a sport with a till they passed out and putting the ice in their Also, Kan Jam is probably one of a disc towards a trashcan and decided to make it team name like that? Only in the KJL. This sport bucket five seconds before they dumped it on the most unwieldy, obnoxious things to move into a game. In the beginning, KanJam was main- is not child’s play. And not to mention, there are themselves, people were playing a hot new around. If you flatten it out, it’s absurdly long ly played in the Buffalo area, but now has spread such things as “mini KanJam,” “tabletop KanJam,” beach game called Kan Jam. After a few good and keeps curling back up. When you’ve got worldwide and is being played in all 50 states, and even “KanJam Splash.” These are made by the summer months of play, the honeymoon phase a billion chairs, three full size coolers, and all across Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, New same company as the original KanJam company, so between Kan Jam and America was over as way too many people in your car, guess what Zealand, across Europe and many other places obviously they are going to be top notch. Imagine quickly as Bobby Shmurda’s rapping career. you’re not bringing? Kan Jam, that’s what. No But it wasn’t weapon charges that brought around the world. Now, enough with the history this: you are sitting in the library after school at one chance you’re going to waste space on those along Kan Jam’s demise: it was Spikeball. lesson, let’s get into the logistics of the game. The of the long tables in the lower library with three of annoying plastic Kans. And having to actually Kan Jam is a lazy man’s game, plain rules to this sport, and yes I do say sport, are quite your friends. Out of your bag you extract mini Kan- put the Kans together? Who has time for that? and simple. There’s no fire, no spirit in the simple. You have a yellow Frisbee and two topless Jam. The mood changes from complete boredom You only have so much daylight, and it can’t game. I guarantee you have never heard some- cylinders that have a 14x4 inch slot two-thirds of to complete bliss. You and your buddies are hav- be wasted assembling your game. Spikeball one say “I had the most insane game of Kan is stored in a convenient box, and is ready to the way up the “kan.” Set up the kans approxi- ing so much fun playing that you totally disregard Jam,” and it’s probably due to the fact that Kan play as soon as you pull it out. Then you have mately 50 feet apart. There are two teams of two the buzzing of your phones, which are your mothers Jam is just not hard. If you fail to get any points to figure out how far you want to place the Kans and you and your partner stand at opposite kans. telling you that they are here to pick you up. You on a turn, it’s honestly embarrassing. All you apart, a source of great and unnecessary debate. The positions in this sport are the “hurler” and the notice that it has become dark outside and might ac- need to do it throw the Frisbee in the same zip This distance has to factor in wind speed, as “deflector.” Teams take turns whirling the Frisbee tually be time to go home now, and so you slip the code as your teammate and he can knock it into well as how bad the players are. towards the can, each aiming for either the slit or portable and accessible mini KanJam back into your the Kan with a really unathletic slap. That’s Another point that should be brought up is the where they think their partner can successfully bag to be removed at a later date. “The one. The the other problem with Kan Jam: anyone can fact that Kan Jam is a completely unoriginal tap the Frisbee into the kan or have it hit the kan. only. KanJam.” play it. You don’t have to sweat, and you defi- idea for a game. When you think about it, it’s The point system is as follows: if the deflector de- The main rival of the KanJam company nitely won’t roll an ankle or tear an ACL. It’s basically Frisbee Cornhole. Imagine playing flects the Frisbee and it hits the kan, it is worth is the up and coming game of SpikeBall. But what the kind of game that you play with girls and let Cornhole, except you can throw the beanbag one point. If the Frisbee hits the kan without being SpikeBall enthusiasts don’t understand is how fee- them win. Old men can play. When you’re in to your teammate and he can slap it onto the touched, it is worth two points. If the deflector de- ble, fragile, and frail their sport really is. SpikeBall your prime, you can’t be wasting your youth on board. That’s basically Kan Jam. Meanwhile, flects the Frisbee into the kan or into the slit, it is is played with a soft rubber ball and a miniature lazy, “lifetime” games. Spikeball requires ath- Spikeball is just on another planet. It’s by far worth three points. If the Frisbee goes into the slit trampoline. KanJam, on the other hand, is played leticism, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. one of the most creative ideas for a game out without being touched, also commonly referred to with a hard Frisbee and a tough plastic kan. The soft It’s no-holds-barred, absolute madness. There there. The founder walked into Shark Tank and as a “chog,” the team automatically wins. Teams rubber ball used in SpikeBall might as well have are no friendly Spikeball games. Also, if your got half a million for 20% from the FUBU guy. compete until someone scores exactly 21 points, been taken out of my baby cousin’s toy box. The teammate is unathletic, you lose ten times out You think Kan Jam could’ve pulled that off? no more, no less. If a team exceeds 21 points, the miniature trampoline seems like something my of ten. You can survive in Kan Jam with a bad Mark Cuban would have emasculated Kan Jam points they scored over 21 are subtracted from grandmother could have knitted in under five min- teammate, as one player can put the team on if he walked into that Tank. The founder would their previous score. utes. SpikeBall is an effortless game. You merely their back. walk out with empty pockets and possibly miss- Now that you understand the rules, let’s tap a squishy ball towards a soft mesh as the ball I have never heard anyone say “I en- ing a limb or two. They would’ve gotten a pity talk about why KanJam is such an unsurpassable slowly bounces back up again, then wait for your joyed watching that Kan Jam game”. There is deal from the old lady, at best. zero excitement as a spectator. Sure, hitting a sport. I remember the first time I saw people play- opponent to do the same. Where is the fun in that? Kan Jam had a good run, but times slot might be kind of interesting, but that hap- ing this sport, and thought to myself: “There’s a It doesn’t seem like there really is any fun. In Kan- have changed. Fetty Wap has moved into the pens once every few games, assuming the play- sport with the potential of becoming world fa- Jam, you flick a hard Frisbee towards your partner, hole in the universe left by Bobby Shmurda, ers are actually good. Spikeball, however, is mous.” KanJam mixes the sports of Ultimate Fris- who does everything he possible can to redirect this and turned the Summer of Fetty into the Year awesome to watch. Seniors packed the rotunda bee and basketball all in one. What greater thrill is Frisbee towards the kan. Sounds a little manlier to of Fetty. Ebola is history. The Patriots aren’t during exams and early this year to watch and “bad” anymore. The people who still play are there than getting a “chog” or slamming that Fris- me than the ladylike sport that is SpikeBall, doesn’t play Spikeball. Editor David Korzeniowski just scared of change, or they tried Spikeball bee into the kan and receiving those beloved three it? KanJam tests all the necessary characteristics a says that Spikeball accounts for “four of the once and realized they’re terrible and went back points? Not only is this a backyard sport where ei- true athlete must have, quickness, hand-eye coordi- top ten moments of [his] life.” He went on to to the comfort of the Kans. It’s Spikeball’s time ther teens or adults can play at a barbecue or a tail- nation, toughness, while SpikeBall can be played in say that “Kan Jam immediately took a backseat in the spotlight, and there is no end in sight. gate, but KanJam even has its own professional a daycare facility. when Spikeball came into the limelight. The league. According to the official KanJam League ing her use of a private email server. Her initial denials and questionable Election Hype Hits Sebs assertions about her emails as well By Cole Aldrich ‘16 ple with no political experience. Real as the fact that classified information estate magnate and entertainer Donald may have been accessible to hackers HEAD WRITER Trump, neurosurgeon Ben Carson, and may be enough to end her political career. This sounds unbelievable but We are still 13 months business executive Carly Fiorina are leading the field of about 15. These she is trailing Bernie Sanders in New from Election Day, but it is already Hampshire and losing her lead to him evident that the presidential primary three politicians are benefitting from the fact that Republicans are gener- nationally. Additionally, Vice Presi- races are going to be two of the most dent Joe Biden is said to be close to entertaining contests in recent history. ally fed up with the government and those who have served in office. This entering the race, as many prominent Trump on one side, Clinton on the other in a seesaw battle On the Republican side, there are so Democrat leaders and fundraisers are distrust of the establishment is so deep told everyone over and over again these three candidates in the polls are many contestants that it is difficult to encouraging him to run. that it has propelled Donald Trump to how rich, smart, and lovable he is. many prominent and accomplished remember them all, and that’s with Both of these races have the top of the field, even though polls Clearly, he is a very accomplished politicians, including: Marco Rubio, two candidates having already dropped already been incredibly entertain- show that he would be the least suc- entertainer and real estate investor, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Chris Christie, out. On the Democratic side, we have ing, but most of the news coverage cessful in a general election against a but his volatile temperament and Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, a front runner, being successfully has followed the Republican contest. Democrat opponent. questionable policy suggestions limit and several others. challenged by a socialist and the sit- This race has already had the two The Democratic race is his appeal among Independents and The Democratic race has ting Vice President, who hasn’t even most watched primary debates in equally bizarre. For several years, ev- Democrats. Ben Carson is extremely largely been about Mrs. Clinton and jumped into the race. At this point, history, largely because of Donald eryone has assumed that Hillary Clin- intelligent and thoughtful, but has had her email server, but also the surpris- both races have a long way to go and Trump. Since he jumped into the race, ton would coast to a primary victory. trouble with various questions from ing strength of Bernie Sanders and are impossible to predict with any Trump has dominated the airwaves This assumption has been seriously the media. Carly Fiorina has been the the potential entry of Vice President confidence with his larger than life personality. questioned as Mrs. Clinton has been best debater and has an impressive Biden. If Mr. Biden enters the race, The Republican race has The Celebrity Apprentice star has been dominated by “outsiders” or peo- plagued by a controversy surround- record in the business world. Trailing then the contest will become much more interesting, as the battle between the two would almost certainly be a long and difficult fight. If Mr. Biden doesn’t enter, then Mrs. Clinton should be able to fend off Mr. Sanders and Celebrity Look-Alike gain the nomination. As I mentioned earlier, both of these races are almost impossible to predict. For the Republicans, I think that Trump will fade despite his leadership in the polls. Some combina- tion of Carson, Fiorina, Rubio, Bush and Kasich seems most likely to me at the moment. Some say the Democrats fear most a Rubio-Kasich combina- tion. Both men came from extremely humble beginnings and are appealing to independents. For the Democrats, it all comes down to whether Vice President Biden enters the race which many are saying is a toss up at this point. If he doesn’t enter, then Mrs. Clinton should outlast Mr. Sanders. If Vice President Biden enters, then the Democratic primary should be a close race. No matter what happens, this set of primary runs will go down as one of Mr. Richter Senator Rand Paul the most memorable in history. October 2015 THE WALRUS Page 7 Beyond 1191 Greendale Ave. Impressive Pope Francis Visits US Breaking Down the Chaos in Syria and the Middle East By Pat DuFour ‘18 By Jack Ragnoni ‘16 public. As a result of this war on the current government, multiple groups

On September 22nd, Pope FEATURE WRITER have risen to the scene. Thousands of miles away Francis made his first official trip to The major opposition party, from St. Sebastian’s, conflicts rage all the United States since being elected the Syrian National Coalition, is a over the world. Currently, no conflict Pope in 2013. It is the first United legitimate party recognized by the is more heated right now than Syria in States visit from a Pope since Pope United States. While being an ac- the Middle East, as they are more than Benedict XVI visited in 2008. Since credited party, their progress has been four and a half years into a brutal civil being elected, Pope Francis has pushed down by Assad as he remains war. While many people are aware of made many groundbreaking religious in control. In addition to the National the major terms in this conflict, such as decisions that have caused not only Coalistion, the group that has made the ISIS, Assad, or Hammas, it’s important Catholics, but also outsiders to respect most noise in the media has been ISIS to understand the background of Syria the Church’s highest leader. However, (Islamic State of Israel and Syria). due to the recent events that have been the Pope lives a very toned down reli- ISIS is obviously not consid- gious life compared to past popes. He coming out of the country. ered an actual party by the U.S., due to does not wish to receive all the flashy Syria has always been in their acts of terrorism as well as acts accessories that come with being the the thick of things in the Middle East, born from radical Islamic ideals. ISIS Pontiff. When the Vatican announced being constantly involved in contro- has also been one of the first groups to his visit to the United States, American versies over the years that have lead use social media and the internet to try citizens were very excited to help wel- to instability in the region. Syria, to spread a sense of fear to those who come the Pope to the United States. Pope Francis gives thought-provoking speech to the from a statistical standpoint, has about opposed them, specifically the United The Pope started his trip in the same population as Australia (23 US Congress as John Boehner thinks about how he’s States. The growth of this group has Washington, DC. He met President million) and is surrounded by Turkey, going to resign from office the next day been rapid. Obama and the First Lady for the Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon. second time in the Oval Office. They was multi-religious, and therefore The Pope inspired the inmates to not As a result of all these The government of Syria has been had previously met at the Vatican. Af- was not exclusive for Catholics. The lose hope, and he gave them hope by groups, the war has continued to long been ruled by the Assad family: terwards, the Pope paraded around DC Pope’s decision of making the service visiting them. The Pope also gave escalate on all fronts resulting in more first by Hafez al-Assad, and now by in a Popemobile-like Jeep, greeting multi-religious was met with some another mass for the World Meeting than 100,000 deaths. More than two his son, Bashar al-Assad. When he the millions of on looking Catholics. criticism, but only supports the Pope’s of Families, and once again there were million Syrians have recently fled the came to power in 1971 Hafez al-Assad He ended his parade by giving mass openness to others. The Pope then pa- incredible crowds. Sadly, his trip even- country for safety, possibly causing created the Baath government, calling outside of the Basilica of the National raded through a very crowded Central tually came to an end, and late that major imigration issues for the coun- for the unification of the Arab World Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Park. Later that night he gave mass night he boarded a plane for his flight tries that take the refeguees in. in Madison Square Garden to a very home to Rome. (the Middle East and some of North He gave this mass in Spanish, and Currently, countries are packed arena. There was not an open Throughout his trip to the Africa) into a single state. While throughout his trip he mainly spoke in scrambling to take advantage of the seat in the sports arena, and the crowd United States, the Pope inspired many Syria’s government is not connected to Spanish, but he also spoke in English. civil war. Russia recently decided was very excited to hear the Pope give different varieties of Americans. He an extremist branch of Islam, they are The next day the Pope made history to show off its power right in front mass. Throughout his trip in New York met with the President, senators, still ruthless against political opposi- by speaking in front of a joint meet- of NATO (Northern Atlantic Treaty there were incredible crowds for the prisoners, and everyday Catholics. tion and have repressed their people ing of Congress, which was the first Organization) by launching missle time a pope had ever spoken in front Pope. The Pope truly demonstrated what over the years. They are also noted for strikes at ISIS targets in Syria. Russia of Congress. He stressed the need for The Pope then arrived in has made him so popular. His trip being against any sort of peace with supports Assad’s government and as the United States to help take in more Philadelphia for the last stop of his also gave Catholics more faith in the Israel, funding militias such as Ham- a result of assisting Sryia, has taken immigrants, for we are all immigrants three stop trip. He first gave mass at direction the church is headed under mas and Hezbollah. the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter, Pope Francis’ discretion. His trip to action against the parties against Assad of somewhere. He also spoke about his In knowing the recent history and St. Paul. The Pope then made an a prison was not necessary, but the and Syria. However, these missiles, concern of climate change, and how of Syria, we can understand more appearance at Independence mall, Pope went beyond what was expected launched by Russia, passed through we need to take care of our planet. about the causes of this civil war. and was greeted by many enthusiastic of him. He was able to make so many Turkish Airspace, violating the agrem- Later that day the Pope left for New While the exact start of their current Catholics. Later that night, the Pope Americans happy just by visiting. He ment Russia and Turkey had. Since York City. civil war is vague due to multiple con- met with the World Meeting of Fami- also impressed many non-Catholics by Turkey is a member of NATO, Russia In New York, the Pope spoke flicts, many point to the Arab Spring to the United Nations Assembly, which lies, and the event was full of many his ability to love others outside of the took action against Turkey as well as protests that erupted around Syria in has been common for Pope visits to devout families, who traveled very far faith. Overall, the Pope’s visit to the the other countries in NATO (most of places like Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. the United States. The Pope also gave just to get a glimpse of the Pope. The United States was an incredible suc- Europe and the United States). With In 2011 and 2012, major protests a very emotional service at the 9/11 next day Pope made the very power- cess, and we look forward to his next this recent development, you wonder against the regime of Assad began in memorial. He prayed for the victims ful decision to visit a local prison. He trip to the States. how President Obama and Congress Syria. Assad put down the revolts with of the very tragic event, and for the hugged, kissed, and talked to many will respond, as a tricky situation is tanks and military force, crushing the love ones they left behind. The service prisoners who needed his guidance. about to only get trickier. protesters yet alienating the general Targeting in College Football MLB Playoff Predictions: Blue Jays Win? By Jack McLaughlin ‘16 to be ejected. Occasionally, because of By Will Fox ‘18 ranked Royals versus the Astros, and have done in the regular season. The the nature of a hard hit, referees might the Texas Rangers versus the Toronto two will help the Dodgers jump out to FEATURE WRITER be too quick to throw a flag and call it The MLB Playoffs are as Blue Jays. The Royals feature a an early series lead and then eventu- targeting. I do not want to take away wide open as ever this year. The squad with past World Series experi- ally finish off the Mets, who’s lineup As we approach the midpoint boys of summer plunge into October features Yoenis Cespedes as their only in the college football season, there are from the fact that if a player is guilty ence, as well as one of the best bull- of the penalty there is no doubt that an led by a cast of familiar heroes, up pens in the majors. Their dynamic real offensive threat. several controversies that are swirling. and coming youngsters, dominat- It is now down to the final One that has emerged from the rest is ejection and one game suspension is position players, including Eric Hos- adequate. However it seems ludicrous ing aces, and some of the highest mer and Lorenzo Cain, will ultimate- four. The Toronto Blue Jays will take the issue of targeting and ejections in powered offenses in the history of on the Kansas City Royals and the college football. In 2013, the rule was to penalize a player who is innocent. ly push the Royals past the youth The rule which was created in 2013 baseball. With a field so loaded with of Houston. Home field advantage Los Angeles Dodgers will square off changed in college football so that if a talent, it is almost impossible to against the Chicago Cubs. Again, the player was penalized for targeting, that has caused turmoil and has affected and the bitter taste of a second place teams because of the loss of a key single out one clear favorite. With finish last year will help as well. The Blue Jays will come out swinging, player would not only be ejected but the highest seeded teams losing in looking to overwhelm a weak starting suspended for one game. The contro- player who is proven innocent. Rangers against the Blue Jays feature For instance, thus far in the the first round and the two wild card two great rotations: one headed by rotation in Kansas City. The Royals’ versy is that if the player is penalized teams squaring off in the World unparalleled bullpen will not be able for targeting and the play is reviewed college football season in 163 games Cole Hamels, and the other headed played, 19 players have been ejected Series last year, anything can happen. by David Price. Both pitchers are to stop the power in Toronto’s lineup: and overturned, then the player is still One thing is for sure: every team will David Price and Marcus Stroman will ejected from the game however does for targeting. Although few have newcomers to their respective teams. been overturned, many worry that the be tested to the very limit, and only The deciding factor in this series will silence the Royals’ bats. The Blue not have to serve the one game suspen- one will come out on top. Jays will escape the top seeded team sion. The rule was modified in 2014 by referees side with player’s safety as be Toronto’s quadruple threat of Troy opposed to simply making the right In the new bracket format, Tulowitzski, Josh Donaldson, Jose in the AL with greater ease than ex- wiping out the 15 yard penalty if the the two Wild Card teams will meet pected and enjoy rest before the World penalty was overturned however the call. For example, several weeks ago, Bautista, and Edwin Encarnacion, Wisconsin lost two key players in their in a one game playoff series for the who have all put up historic numbers Series. The Dodgers will again feature ejection rule was still in place. Many right to play the top rated team in Kershaw and Greinke. The two have key players in close games have been 28-3 win over Troy. While Wisconsin this year. The Blue Jays will bash linebacker Joe Schobert understood each league. In the American League, their way past the Rangers and surge the potential to be unstoppable as long ejected for essentially being innocent the New York Yankees, a team very as they can handle the young power which is why this rule is so controver- the sides of the referees saying that into the American League Champion- it is their judgment call, Wisconsin accustomed to the postseason, will ship with bats ablaze. of Kris Bryant and others in the top of sial. line up against the Houston Astros, the Cubs’ order. Although Jake Arrieta Targeting in college football coach, Paul Chryst had a different The National League Division opinion. who haven’t made the playoffs since Series includes the St. Louis Cardi- and Jon Lester will put up a fight, they is defined as a “player who targets and 2005. The Bronx Bombers, affected will not be able to hold off the likes hits a defenseless player above the Chryst was quoted saying, nals against the Chicago Cubs, and “There’s always the gray, and yet it’s by injuries to their core lineup, will the New York Mets against the Los of Yasiel Puig and Adrian Gonzales, shoulders.” This is a 15 yard pen- have to rely on an injured Masahiro and the Dodgers will head toward the alty for the team and as stated before been clear, the officials are always Angeles Dodgers. The Cardinals going to err on the side of player Tanaka to start on the mound. The possess that killer instinct developed World Series. results in an indefinite ejection and Astros, however, will wheel out Cy Now it is time for the final possible suspension if the call is not safety” (espn.com). While there is a by postseason veterans, which often lot of judgment left up to the officials, Young Finalist Dallas Keuchel, who times proves to be the difference in dual, where it all counts. Both teams overturned. has been practically unhittable this include dominant starters and power- Personally, I am split on they obviously have been put in the an otherwise evenly matched series. spotlight for protecting players from season, boasting a 20-8 record. Look However, they are also weighed ful lineups as well as high payrolls this rule. There is no doubt that head for the Astro’s young stars, led by and huge aspirations. While Kershaw injuries in football are a huge issue. head injuries which is why they make down by injuries, particularly their the call so often. Some older students Carlos Correa, to overcome the aura ace Adam Wainwright, and will have and Greinke might out-pitch Price As we have seen in instances such as of Yankee Stadium and squeeze out a and Stroman, the Blue Jays will jump the death of Junior Seau, brain damage may remember an assembly given trouble silencing the Cubs, who by Dr. Zafonte about the danger of victory over the seasoned veterans of might be the hottest team in baseball off to an early lead using their bats, can lead to serious depression prob- New York. In the National League, a tool that they have used repeatedly lems. Football as a whole has been head injuries. Not only are there many right now. Look for the Cubs to painful short term effects, but there the Chicago Cubs will challenge sneak out an upset, probably in five in the regular season. Look for Josh put in the spotlight as of late because the Pittsburg Pirates. Although Donaldson to have a breakout series, of the problem of concussions. While are even more long term issues. This games, as they continue to chase the explains the referees logic so it can the Pirates have a reputation for a possibility of a World Series win as well as Troy Tulowitzski and Jose there is no proven way to prevent a rambunctious atmosphere at home, Bautista. David Price will be steady concussion, there must be adequate be concluded that the referees are not for the first time since 1908. On the to blame. The BCS has been said to expect Cub’s ace Jake Arrieta, who other side, the Mets’ deep rotation, as usual, and with Stroman’s recent measures taken to account for them. has been untouchable since June improvement, the Blue Jays should Prior to the scientific knowledge about be unorganized and is infamous for topped by Matt Harvey, faces two making some ludicrous decisions. This (0.86 ERA), to out-pitch Pirates ace of the best pitchers in the MLB: be able to overwhelm the Dodgers. concussions, there were many players Gerrit Cole and help the Cubs ride The Blue Jays will win in six games, telling personal horror stories about is shown here as they have a rule that Clayton Kershaw and Zach Greinke. clearly needs amending so the blame their eight game winning streak into Although this dynamic duo has not hoisting the trophy across the border their own head injuries. For instance, St. Louis. and celebrating their first World Series legendary Steeler’s safety Troy falls on them. been as particularly effective in the While there is no doubt that The American League postseason, expect them to turn it Title since back-to-back victories in Polamalu, who now appears in several divisional matchups feature the top 1992 and 1993. Head & Shoulders shampoo commer- head injuries should penalized and around this year and dominate as they cials because of his trademark hair, that player safety is paramount, this told sources that he would on some rule has had a negative effect on too occasions suffer multiple concussions many innocent players and teams. So, in a single practice yet continued to in my opinion, the correct course of play because he wanted to keep his action would be to keep the targeting job. Many players are desperate to rule the way it is for guilty players yet distinguish themselves at a high level, repeal the ejection rule if a player is yet measures must be taken consider- proven innocent by conclusive video ing players health which is why this evidence. rule was created. That being said, if a player is proven innocent by conclusive video Mets, Cubs, Jays, Royals, Astros. All are small-market teams who have made the playoffs. Will evidence, there is no reason for them one take home the trophy, or will traditional powers like the Cards and Dodgers take it? ARROWS Sports Vol LXIX, No. 1 St. Sebastian’s School October 2015 Alumni News: Matt Duffy ‘07 in MLB Fall Sports Show Their Mettle at the University of Tennessee, where he started at 3rd Base. Duffy posted By Peter Julien ‘18 and lagher, Austin O’Shea, and Tommy game to end in a draw. As sophomore solid numbers, hitting .304 his Junior Chris Sebastian ‘18 Seidl. Tim Kiley says, “The potential of season. Playing 55 out of Tennessee’s Next up is soccer. After a this team is great. We have numerous 56 games, he recorded a team leading Although we are only in the strong showing against St. Georges, amounts of young talent just waiting 17 doubles, and managed to collect 40 first few weeks of the seasons, the putting up four goals, the team’s con- to get the nod.” The nod he is refer- RBIs. Duffy was then selected by the teams are off to the races. From Coach fidence rose considering they started ring to is getting called up or to en- Houston Astros in the 20th round of the Redpath and the soccer team, to Coach last year 0-11. Next, they faced one ter the game. After another interview, 2011 First Player Draft. Souza and the football team, all the way of the best teams in New England, Soree Kaba explains, “We got a nice At 26 years old, Matt’s ar- to coach Ryan and the cross country Worcester Academy, but suffered a looking squad. The freshmen play rival to the big leagues didn’t occur at team, each team looks to extend their harsh 2-0 loss. After that game, the very key parts in our system.” Finally, an instant. For the next five years, he victorious seasons. With lots of young team dialed in for Tabor, but lost an- junior defenseman Peter Rowe said, would play in the minors, drifting be- new talent, the teams have overcome other tough one. Next was the excit- “Our bench is very deep, meaning tween Single-A and Triple-A. At the adversity and won some key victories. ing night game, the first of its kind in anyone could go in at anytime and get Duffy rocks the Astros orange lower levels, he found success, win- First off, let’s talk football. Sebs history. With the lights turned the job done.” The Arrows look to pull and blue, although we’ll always ning All-Star Honors for Texas, Cali- According to prodigies Billy Daniel on and the student section filled, the the upset against powerhouse Milton fornia, South Atlantic, and New York and Nate “Matt Slater” McCarthy: remember him in black and red. team looked to bounce back after their Academy this Saturday. Penn Leagues. Just prior to his Major “Our team is not chips, we’re going By Miguel Espinosa ‘16 two losses. After falling behind by Last but not least, cross League call up, Duffy was named the 9-0. However, our motto going into one goal, Soree Kaba notched in the country. Science teacher by day, run- HEAD WRITER Pacific Coast League MVP for 2015. Homecoming weekend is: ‘We can’t game-tying goal, electrifying the fans. ning prodigy at night, Coach Ryan has This year for the Fresno Grizzlies, the go 9-0 without going 3-0.’” In their Sebs has seen its fair share of However, soccer powerhouse Nobles successfully led the team to its first former Arrow batted a .295 average. first game of the season, the Arrows Arrows turned professional athletes. knocked in two goals, resulting in the victory against Lexington Christian His 102 RBIs and 90 runs led all PCL looked to improve to 1-0 against Berk- Notable examples include Mike Grier, third lost of the season. Next on their Academy. As senior Co-Captain Jim- hitters, and the two statistics were re- shire. They led Berkshire 31-7 at half. who had spent more than 10 years in schedule was Rivers. A 0-0 game at my Ryan expressed, “This is the best spectively the fourth and ninth most in The first half surge continued into the the NHL; Brian Boyle, who has ap- halftime, the game increased in ex- team we’ve had in a while, including all of minor league baseball. Further- second as the Arrows went on to win peared in the last two Stanley Cups; citement as goals came piling in dur- a middle school dream team.” The Ar- more, Duffy’s success helped lead the 31-21. Next, they headed into Middle- and most recently, Noah Hanifin, who ing the second half. With a late goal, rows look to get another victory un- Fresno Grizzlies to their first playoff sex knowing they needed to focus in to has just been taken 5th overall in the the Arrows left the game with a 3-3 der their belts this upcoming Friday appearance since 1998. guarantee their victory. After scoring NHL Draft. As the school year com- tie. Next was BB&N, which was an- at Homecoming, where they will face Duffy’s September call up 30 unanswered points, Middlesex add- menced, another Arrow stepped up to other tough game for the arrows. After Rivers, St. Mark’s, and St Paul’s. has already made contributions to ed 6 of their own, but were not able to the big show, poised to leave his mark. scoring early, BB&N bounced back All and all, the Arrows fall Houston’s playoff push. On September take down the Arrows. Now standing at On September 14, the Houston Astros with one of their own. As the game sports teams look to do some damage 19th, deep into the pennant race, the 2-0, the Arrows football team prepares would call up Matt Duffy ‘07 from carried on, a late foul caused BB&N in the upcoming games, and love the Astros found themselves trailing the for Homecoming where they will try their Triple-A Affiliate, the Fresno to get a penalty kick. However, Matt support from the fans. Keep up the Oakland Athletics 6-4. At the bottom and dominate Belmont Hill from key Grizzlies. Duffy would make his debut “Tim Howard” Eldridge miraculously good work! of the 6th inning, with a man on first, distributions from players Blake Gal- two days later against division rival, saved the rocket of a shot, causing the the Texas Rangers. manager A.J Hinch decided to pinch hit Before playing under the big Duffy in hopes of sparking the offense. lights, Duffy’s path was rooted in the The rookie responded just as he hoped: athletic fields of 1191 Greendale Ave. a high, leftfield shot would bounce off His tenure at Sebs dominated the In- the wall, bringing home Luis Valbue- dependent School League. In 2007, he na to cut the deficit to one run. Duffy led Varsity Baseball to an impressive reached second to the cheering of an 13-2 record, hitting at a tremendous ecstatic Astros faithful. Houston would .542 batting average. His seven home go on to win the game, 10-6. runs and 21 RBIs awarded him ISL The next challenge for Duffy MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. and the Astros: a divisional series Duffy’s most memorable moment don- against last year’s defending AL cham- ning the black and red was a shutout pion, the Kansas City Royals. The As- pitching performance in 2007 against tros, who had just beaten the Yankees Roxbury Latin. The win clinched St. in a one game playoff, invited the Class Sebastian’s the ISL Championship, and of ‘07 alum to join their postseason it brought home a banner. roster. As Houston battles deeper into After high school, Duffy at- the MLB Postseason, we are proud to tended the University of Vermont and have a member of our community rep- Henry’s Corner has already proven as enthusiastic and supportive as ever. Above, the was named his conference’s Player resent our school in this competitive Arrows rush the field to celebrate the football team’s Homecoming victory over Belmont Hill. of the year. However, his time at Ver- spectacle. Through years of hard work, mont would be cut short; the school Matt Duffy has undoubtedly earned decided to eliminate their baseball pro- participation in the exciting situation Grand Homecoming 2015 gram. He then transferred to play ball he finds himself now. feated by New Hampton and BB&N. score at least one more time, Belmont By Andrew Elcock ‘17 turned out in full force to the race, as played the Milton Academy JV team. Confident after their two recent wins, Hill drove up the field, only for Mike well. It was a tough matchup against an and Jake O’Neil ‘17 St. Seb’s kicked off to start the game. Calabro to make a great read and inter- The festivities continued outstanding team, and the Sebs goalie Belmont Hill drove into Arrows ter- cept the ball. St. Sebastian’s held on to Despite mixed outcomes on the next day, Saturday the 11th, with was injured. It began poorly and did ritory, threatening to score the open- defeat Belmont Hill 31-7, making that the sports fields, Homecoming was the football and soccer games. Even not pick up much, ending up 7-0 in ing touchdown. However, Belmont their second consecutive Homecoming an unmitigated success on the side- before the sporting events began, the favor of Milton Academy. Michael Hill fumbled late in the drive, and win. After the final horn sounded, the lines. From the paths of Caryl Park fields were bustling with fans and Finucane ‘17 had the sole shot on goal Arrows’ Declan Walsh ‘16 recovered students were ready to storm the field. to the football field, from the opening players alike. Parents generously do- on a free kick, which was just barely to give St. Sebastian’s the ball. The Waiting for the teams to finish shaking ceremony before the football game to nated their time to treat fans with con- deflected. Mr. Thomasy declined to Arrows took advantage, and quarter- hands, the crowd was slowly inching the storming of the field afterwards, cessions and art. Around 10:30, with watch most of the game. back Tommy Seidl ‘17 broke out for a closer to the middle of the field. Just as everything was well-executed by the the crowd growing, the events began. Varsity Soccer also com- phenomenal run to give the Arrows an the final handshake ended, the students St. Sebastian’s faculty and volunteer- Mr. Burke gave an opening speech to peted against the Milton soccer pro- early 7-0 lead on their first offensive began to rush towards the center of the ing parents. the assembled fans, mourning Erin, gram. They had just come off a win play. Later in the first quarter, running field, surrounding the players in a fren- Homecoming began on Friday, Oc- saying that she “Didn’t have a lot of against Governors at 4-0, with Adama back Mike Colabro ‘16 scored to give zy of excitement. The celebration went tober 11th, at the end of the school years in her life, but she had a lot of Kaba scoring all 4 goals, and were Seb’s a 14-0 lead. on for a while, then the crowd broke up day. The school handed out pink life in her years.” The address was feeling confident. Some juniors got Until late in the second quarter, to give coach Souza time to speak to wristbands with the letters EVF em- both moving and delivered eloquent- haircuts to hype themselves up for the both teams played well on defense, his players, congratulating them and blazoned on them, mourning the loss ly. game: Peter Rowe, for example, got not allowing any more scores. Then, making sure they were ready for their of Erin Van Flandern, sister of St. Se- After the speech ended, the a mohawk and dyed it, and Michael with 6 and a half minutes remaining upcoming matchups. The spectacular bastian’s student Michael Van Flan- Arrowheads, the St. Sebastian’s a ca- Ragnoni shaved the sides of his head. in the first half, Arrows’ kicker Ben performance from the Arrows football dern ’20 and a student at NCDS who pella group (that is, singing unaccom- Overall, the soccer team came into the Fachetti drilled a field goal to give St. team promises a successful season, died tragically and suddenly at age 17. panied by music), sang the national match ready to play, and it showed. Sebastian’s a 17-0 lead. In 5 minutes, with talent at every position. They also gave out red foam strips anthem for the crowd. The group, However, Milton is currently consid- Belmont Hill was able to respond with In all, despite losses in cross with the Seb’s logo and the words composed of Will Evans ‘17, AJ San- ered one of the best in the nation, and a touchdown of their own, making the country and soccer, this year’s Home- “Go Arrows, Homecoming 2015” on tosuosso ‘18, Will McGovern ‘20 and were a tough team to beat all around. score 17-7 going into halftime. coming was one for the books. Re- them. Both were well-received by the Niko Derrien ‘21, directed by Mr. The Sebs soccer team played their After halftime ended, the Arrows turning alumni, parents and, students student body. Grohmann, performed beautifully, all hearts out, but lost 4 to 0 at the end returned to the field, ready to continue from Sebs and other schools, packed The first event took place under a light the more notable due to the relative of the day. Despite the Sebs loss, their impressive showing. Tommy Se- the sports events and banded together drizzle at Caryl Park with the cross youth of the group. though, it was a fun match to watch idl was especially ready, as he ran for to cheer on the boys and remember country race. The St. Sebastian’s The fields were filled with all and an inspiring display of sportsman- yet another touchdown to give Seb’s those who we have lost. We’d like to Cross Country team came out val- kinds of fans, from recent graduates, ship in the face of defeat. a 24-7 lead. Keeping up the excellent take the opportunity to congratulate the iantly, losing by a narrow 4 points to to little siblings, to parents, to former Football came into their play, freshman Bryce Gallagher inter- players on the sports team and thank all Belmont Hill--to put that in perspec- St. Sebastian’s Spanish teacher An- game against rival Belmont Hill red cepted Belmont Hill to give the Arrow those who made it possible, especially tive, if one of our runners in the top drew Digan. When the Arrowheads hot, starting the season 2-0. They had the ball. Not satisfied with the inter- Coaches Ryan, Souza, Redpath and five had finished one place higher, we finished their performance, the crowd beaten Berkshire 31-21 at home, and ception, Bryce impressed the crowd Cressotti, and everyone who took time would have come out on top. Kevin broke into applause, ready to support traveled to Concord to defeat Middle- by running the ball hard for a goal line to come out and cheer on Sebs. Moore ‘17 and Paul Keady ‘16 fin- the Arrows. sex 31-6. Belmont Hill, on the other touchdown early in the 4th quarter, ished in the top five. Henry’s Corner Then began the meat of the hand, came into the game winless, de- putting the Arrows up 31-7. Hoping to day: the sporting events. JV soccer Varsity Cross Country: @ St. Paul’s L 15-47 Results st. Mark’s L 15-49 Soccer: Football: rivers W 25-30 v. Berkshire W 31-21 v. Rivers T 3-3 @ Governor’s L 25-30 @ BB&N T 1-1 @ Middlesex W 30-6 Groton l 19-36 @ Governor’s W 4-0 Nobles l 15-50 v. Belmont Hill W 31-7 v. Milton l 0-4 v. Belmont Hill L 26-30