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 LXIV, No. 4 St. Sebastian’s School February 2011 Sebs Celebrates Catholic Identity By Thomas Keefe‘11 stories of St. John Vianney and testa- few hours and were not found until ment of faith provided a fabulous the close of school. In truth, there S E N I O R E D I T O R conclusion to Catholic Schools week. was no such phenomenon, but each From January 31st to Throughout the week, student received their own mod- February 4th, 2011, St. Sebastian’s National Honor Society members erately-sized sundae, which was a celebrated the 38th annual Catholic ran numerous events to foster a major treat and way less dangerous. Schools Week and paid tribute to celebratory spirit among the school On Friday, we honored the its rich Catholic identity. Started in community. Due to the Blizzard of teachers in Faculty Appreciation Day. 1974, this year’s theme was “Catholic ’11 (which was a treat in itself), many Members of National Honor Society Schools are A+ for America”. Because of the activities were postponed, but assisted the effort by delivering of their traditionally high academic thankfully not canceled. $10 gift cards to Dunkin’ Donuts to standards, high graduation rates, and Thursday saw the arrival of every faculty member. As I made the strong moral values, Catholic schools Student Appreciation Day. On this rounds, I witnessed some surprising are indeed an added value (“a plus”) day, the student body saw the rare reactions. Mr. Wilbur bear-hugged for the nation. occurrence of Mr. Nerbonne at work, me, Mr. Ryan wept tears of rapture, The 7,094 Catholic elemen- as he donned on an apron and per- and Mr. Richter went so far as to tary and secondary schools make up formed work duty tasks such as wip- show his card to all of his junior 44.4 percent of the private schools in ing the tables and washing dishes. Honors English class and holler, the United States. I was not present to witness the “Booyakasha!” To be sure, the faculty At Sebs, we gave this spectacle, but I bet his little minion enjoyed their gifts. momentous week the celebration it Mr. Deschenes was helping him out The faculty was also treated deserves. We both began and ended by agreeing to collect the little vases to a few moments of rest when the week with striking reminders of with bamboo plants at each table. members of the National Honor our Catholic heritage. During Mon- What a team! Society volunteered to teach a select day’s Corporate Chapel, Fr. Paris kick- Joe the Chef and the rest number of classes. This has been an started the week by talking about our of the kitchen staff had even more esteemed tradition throughout my call to be leaders in the world, using preparations in store for the fes- years at St. Sebastian’s, and I hope it Marlon Matthews ‘11 regales the audience with ardent singing at the Black History Assembly our Catholic education for the benefit tivities. When students scampered continues for many years to come – of all. His words of wisdom laid down down to lunch, they were greeted it is quite the neat experience. Back a solid foundation for the week as by a giant brownie sundae in the my popular demand, I led a Latin 1B a whole. On Friday, we gathered for middle of Ward Hall that was as class of 8th grade students, a lively Sebs Honors Black History mass, where Fr. Hennessey, a visiting tall as the balcony attached to the bunch of squid-like pubescents, and football player Jim Brown (a long- Toward the end of the priest, delivered a trenchant homily library. Many seventh graders were it was a blast. After cruising through By Thomas Nunan‘11 time player for the Cleveland Browns assembly, those gathered were privi- about the importance of vocation. His actually lost in whipped cream for a Continued on Page 3 February is Black History and one of the NFL’s most accom- leged to hear from Mr. Ron Burton, Month, and St. Sebastian’s has a tradi- plished athletes), Ron Burton, Sr. (of Jr., Children’s Athletic Manager for tion of celebrating its beginning the Patriots and also Northwestern, the Boston Red Sox Foundation. Mr. by holding a Black History Month founder of the Ron Burton Training Burton told a compelling story about Assembly at the end of the day on the Village, and father of the assembly’s his father as a child. When Ron Bur- first Monday of the month. This year’s keynote speaker), Buffalo Sabres ton, Sr. was growing up, he was quite assembly, organized by Men with player and St. Sebastian’s gradu- untalented athletically, and in his Positive Attitudes, under the direc- ate Mike Grier, the phenomenally seventh grade year was the only kid tion of Mr. Chambers and Mr. Jenkins, successful baseball player Willie not to receive a football suit. People took place on Monday, February 7 at Mays, track star of the 1946 Olympics cruelly called him “nothing.” Howev- 1:30 PM, and was titled Together as Jesse Owens, and of course, Jackie er, the coach eventually gave him a Brothers. We were lucky to have with Robinson, the first African American suit and he sat on the bench during us many people from the immediate to play major league baseball. games. In his eighth grade year he St. Sebastian’s community but also Interspersed throughout was put into the game because ev- many friends from outside the School. the readings about these athletes eryone else was hurt, and he actually Dana Hall’s Gospel Choir, directed and were splendid performances by the managed to run ten yards. A high accompanied by Mr. David Coleman, choir from Dana Hall, which amazed school coach who was scouting out made many wonderful musical con- me yet again with the contemporary future players for his team noticed tributions to the assembly, and the gospel selections that they sang. Burton and his determination, and keynote speaker was Mr. Ron Burton, Let me say here that their appear- advised him to run seven miles per Jr. ances at our Black History Month day if he wished to become a great The assembly opened with assemblies have consistently been athlete. When Burton returned to a mostly a capella selection (“I Need highlights of my time at St. Seb’s. football practice the next school You to Survive”) by the choir from The singers themselves produce year, he won every drill. Burton went Dana Hall. This particular song, with such a good sound and are so well on to become a staple of Northwest- its emphasis on community and supported by their super-competent ern football, the number one draft interdependence on one another, and lively director. I love Mr. Cole- choice for the NFL, AFL, and Canada, January 2011 will live in infamy as one of the worst winter months in the Boston area was especially instrumental in focus- man’s playing (the keyboard he uses and a hugely successful player for ing those gathered on the goal of seems to my ear to be a curious yet the Patriots. Ron Burton, Jr. empha- unity right away. Jordan Perry ’11, exhilarating combination of piano, sized the importance of determina- as President of MPA, then welcomed bass guitar, and percussion—a solid tion as exemplified by the shining The Snow Day Effect: everyone to the assembly, noting rhythm section contained in one example of his father, and the need that the assembly would be focused instrument) and also the way he for everyone to help the weak and on “honoring [the] ancestors” who himself occasionally sings in order to the poor, just as that coach helped are responsible for the increased direct the choir. The music they per- his father and just as his father Students Ecstatic, Teachers Wary unity in our country and world today form is packed with emotions both helped many young athletes during By Thomas Murphy ‘11 However, somehow days. Each storm that we receive compared to many years ago. Father soulful and joyful, and in general just his life. Mr. Burton closed by urging Arens then followed with an opening plain fun (this year I actually notated each person to “choose words very Just in case you’ve been through snow dances and prayers to proves worse than the one preced- prayer, during which he commented some of the rhythms on paper while selectively” to build unity because living in Florida for the past two the gods, we got the snow days we ing it. As result, each snow day has upon the “necessity of integrity,” and, I was taking notes for this article so “words can build or destroy.” Amen. months, or are completely ignorant so badly desired. Somewhere along been that much more satisfying. invoking our School-wide theme for that I would not forget them). I only The assembly closed with of all of your surroundings, we have the way, however, we must have Since the exam debacle, we have the year, asked God to “give us the wish that St. Seb’s students would the signing of the civil rights anthem had a lot of snow this year. In years done too much dancing and made had three snow days, and it is safe to strength to do what must be done” have been more receptive to their “We Shall Overcome” and with re- past, many of us, myself included, too many sacrifices, because we say that we all have greatly enjoyed for the sake of unity. performances. They give so much of marks by Headmaster Burke, during used to complain immensely about got a whole lot more snow than we this time off from school in order to Every year during this as- themselves for our benefit and thus which he thanked Mr. Burton, Mr. not getting any snow days. This year, bargained for. It started the week of sleep in and slack off… uh, I mean sembly we are privileged to learn deserve more respect from us than Chambers, Mr. Coleman, members however, we have had so many that exams. Like everyone else, I was not take full advantage of the extra more about people, places, and they have been receiving. of MPA, and all those who helped to some of us wish that the snow would looking forward to exams to begin time that we were given in order to events of which we might not be Also not to be overlooked make the assembly possible. stop, because when we shovel (and with, but did think that it was nice further our learning experience and aware, or at least not very much is Marlon Matthews’s ’14 stunning We must remember, we inevitably have to because we that we had a Monday, Wednesday, get ahead on our school work. While aware, and this year was no different. rendition of Ben E. King’s “Stand by however, that Black History Month are strapping young lads), there is no Friday schedule, so that we could kids at other schools may have used (Actually, I know that most people in Me.” I must admit that when I first is not over. During the morning place to possibly put the snow. use Tuesday and Thursday in order to this time off in order to play video the audience, being more interested saw this piece on the program, I was announcements, members of MPA When we try to throw it cram for the upcoming exam. Thing games, go sledding, or just generally in athletics than I am, already knew a little disappointed because in my will continue to offer “moments in onto the same old pile, we are met is, Mother Nature had other plans, wasting their time, we have done much of this information, but I’m very opinion the song is not that interest- black history.” We must be attentive with fallacies that we never before and our Wednesday exams had to be much more productive things. Many glad that I learned something.) The ing (certainly it is less engrossing, at to these!! Also, posted in the first- encountered. There are two main moved to Thursday, resulting in an students have begun very important students of MPA elected to focus on least harmonically speaking, than floor hallway are posters detailing ways that the snow doesn’t cooperate unprecedented amount of kids fail- and productive research projects several accomplished African-Amer- anything the Dana Hall choir sings). the lives of African-Americans like with us when we attempt this menial ing their Friday exams, because they concerning the cure for cancer, a ican athletes for this assembly. MPA However, Marlon sold me with his George Washington Carver and task. Either our shoveling causes an simply could not motivate them- cure for dandruff, and many other students from all grades prepared flawless performance. Certainly our others. On February 16 at 6 PM, the avalanche from this vengeful snow selves to study for two more exams important ailments that must be and read short profiles of amazing School was not unaware of Marlon’s History Club in conjunction with bank to cause us to be crippled and after just finishing a couple the day fixed. We here have taken advan- men, so of whom I’ve listed here: considerable vocal talent before this MPA will show the movie Glory, star- stuck under what we so desperately before. tage of the plentiful snow days that tennis player Arthur Ashe (winner of particular performance, and cer- ring Denzel Washington and Morgan wanted to get rid of, or perhaps even So Mother Nature and the have been so generously given, and three Grand Slam titles and founder tainly I was quite familiar with it, hav- Freeman, which focuses on a regi- worse – the snow that you threw Seb’s student body did not get off to look forward to any that may fol- of the Association of Tennis Profes- ing accompanied him several times. ment of African-American soldiers topples onto an area that you just the best start to the second semes- low. Regardless of how much more sionals), Celtics assistant coach and Nonetheless, his confidence, high from Massachusetts who fought shoveled and you now must attempt ter. Just like Sour Patch Kids, Mother snow we get this winter one thing is player Dana Barros (who was also riffs, and amazing final note made during the Civil War. to shovel again – this could become a Nature has also handed us the sweet certain, it certainly has been a wacky one of BC’s most successful scorers), for an enthralling performance. never ending cycle. to go with the sour—namely, snow winter. NEWS SPORTS Twitter or Facebook? Does Not Appear in Photo Hockey Report A Demetry James Super Bowl Video. View the Battle of the kids who spend way Cruising hockey team lays the smackdown Really, Demetry? We need one. too much time on the computer--Page 6 on the Evil Empire--Page 8. Page 2 THE WALRUS February 2011 QUOTES of the MONTH “ Hey Shpear, I’m glad I was in the Walrus article’s title last month, but why wasn’t the entire article about me?” -Mr. Nerbonne

“Just a note: I’m Class of 2014. Please don’t get it wrong again. Please. Please. And include me in the contributors box thing. You left me out last time. I feel really unappreciated. Just kid- ding. I would really appreciate it though.” If Colin Firth doesn’t win the Oscar, the Brits may try to take back America for Her Majesty. -Jack Goldman to The Walrus Senior Editors King’s Speech Wins 5 Stars By John Cheever‘12 Interestingly, the all-star husband and Logue to encourage “See, I am not the cruel, heartless person everyone says I am.” cast of The King’s Speech contains the king not to give up. As Albert British movies are often dif- actors from the Harry Potter series, slowly exposes his past to Logue, ficult to follow. Therefore, I went into -Andrew Dematteo’11 including Michael Gambon (Dumb- the viewer sees Elizabeth’s impor- the Dedham Community Theatre to ledore) as King George V, Helena tance in enabling her husband to see The King’s Speech during Christ- Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) take the risk of investing himself in mas break, expecting absolutely as Elizabeth, Timothy Spall (Wor- Logue’s techniques. Carter delivers nothing except being the only young “Earrings -- check. Silly bands -- check. Swag -- check.” mtail) as Winston Churchill. It was a masterful portrayal of the queen’s person watching. I had not seen any difficult at first to switch gears and compassion for her husband’s movies up to this point during Christ- -- Deric McCottrell ‘11, starting chapel speech view these actors as different char- suffering balanced with her deter- mas break and begged my family to acters. Helena Bonham Carter makes mination to seek relief for him. One see True Grit or The Fighter instead. a smooth transition from the evil of Carter’s talents is in her use of However, after reading such great re- Bellatrix to the loving and support- facial expressions to speak volumes. “Shut up Drew Brees... Easy.” views of the British film in The Boston ive wife, Elizabeth. Likewise, Michael The play of emotions on her face as Globe, my family quickly outnum- Gambon seamlessly switches roles she listens to a series of the king’s -- DemetryJames86 bered me. Unexpectedly, I found the from the nurturing Dumbledore to speeches connects the audience to movie inspiring because it taught the the verbally abusive King George her powerful loyalty. Almost every lesson that you can overcome any- V. For me, however, it was harder performance in this film is a work thing if you can believe in yourself. to see the leader Winston Churchill of art. Also notable is Guy Pearce’s “I’ve done some weird things for money.” Colin Firth, who played King George portrayed by the actor who convinc- performance as King Edward VIII. He VI, was spectacular and displayed an -- Mr. Eaton ingly brought the cowering rat-like is able to deliver a performance that Oscar winning performance. Wormtail to life. weaves his cruelty and shallowness The movie is about Prince A part of the film’s emo- into his deeper emotional depen- Albert, Duke of York’s struggle with tional impact relates to scenes show- dence on Wallis Simpson. Pearce’s stuttering. As the second son of King ing the king’s struggle with speech contrasting performance to Firth’s George V, Albert or Bertie as he was therapy. An uncomfortable early illustrates the king’s unrecognized called by family, had hoped to avoid scene shows a therapist inserting strength of character that sustains public speaking. Expecting that his marble after marble into the king’s his determination to one day speak brother, Edward, Prince of Wales, mouth and then instructing him to publicly with ease. would succeed his father as King, speak. Firth’s ability to convey the The King’s Speech was Albert is unprepared for the duty of king’s pain and frustration with the nominated for seven Golden Globes radio broadcasts when his brother therapist’s ancient technique allows and Colin Firth was victorious for abdicates the throne to marry an the audience to feel the same emo- Best Actor. At the SAG awards this American divorcee Wallis Simpson. tions. Although Logue’s techniques film won in the two biggest catego- Albert’s struggle with were modern by contrast, they still ries: outstanding performance by a stuttering began when, as a child, required the king’s trust and willing- cast and outstanding performance he was forced to give up his natu- ness to risk more failure. Geoffrey by a male actor. The King’s Speech ral left-handedness. A strict father Rush skillfully portrays Logue’s rec- is currently nominated for fourteen and a cruel nanny added to his low ognition that the key to the success BAFTA (British Academy of Film and self-esteem. The movie centers on of his therapy would be his ability Television Arts) awards and, at the the relationship between Albert and to instill the confidence the king moment, is one of the frontrunners his speech therapist, Lionel Logue. needed to believe in himself and his for several categories in this year’s The dramatic ups and downs of their ability to lead his country as king. Oscars. It has the most nominations friendship make the movie riveting. Along with Firth and Rush’s out of any movie with a whopping The movie reveals the time period in performances, the film showcases a twelve, including Best Actor, Best Lawrence O’Donnell wants YOU to watch his show on MSNBC and help him beat Bill O’Reilly British history that was significant for masterful portrayal of the king’s wife, Supporting Actor, and Best Picture. I the course of World War II. Screen- Elizabeth. Helena Bonham Carter believe The King’s Speech will domi- writer David Seidler and director Tom clearly shows the importance of nate the Oscars in all categories. I Hooper worked closely together to St. Sebastian’s Alum Takes her character to Albert’s emotional give this movie a Five Star rating. make the film as historically accurate support. She teams with both her as possible. Olbermann’s Primetime Spot By Kevin Patterson ‘13 down’s time slot, ratings have been a progressive outrages him, and This September, St. Sebas- exceptional. During the first week he much rather prefers the label of at the new time, O’Donnell garnered socialist: “I am not a progressive. I am The Walrus tian’s alum Lawrence O’Donnell ’70 was given his own television show on 1.17 million viewers, and since then, not a liberal who is so afraid of the A St. Sebastian’s Publication the MSNBC news network. The new his show has averaged roughly one word that I had to change my name show, titled The Last Word with Law- million viewers per night, competing to progressive. Liberals amuse me. rence O’Donnell, features O’Donnell’s steadily with the marks Olbermann I am a socialist. I live to the extreme Senior Editors: Edmund Murphy ‘11, Dillon Ecclesine ‘11, Tom Hoff ‘11, Tom cunning political analysis as well as made the year prior in the same slot. left, the extreme left of you mere Keefe ‘11, Alex Spear ‘11 interviews with big names, such as Still, O’Donnell has not met the goal liberals.” Vice President Joe Biden and come- set by Phil Griffin, MSNBC presi- Aside from his own repu- Apprentice Editors: The Fireside Girls dian Joan Rivers. Airing now Monday dent, who still expects O’Donnell table status in news broadcasting, through Friday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 to compete with Fox News anchor O’Donnell has a history of political p.m EST, O’Donnell’s show has taken Bill O’Reilly, who earns the highest work that contributes to his ability Head Writers: Ryan Bacic ‘11, Nick Creegan ‘11, Nick Chappel ‘11, Andrew the time slot once held by Keith marks for a cable news anchor at to host a show of this caliber. From DeMatteo ‘11, Tom Murphy ‘11 Olbermann. over 3 million viewers a night. 1989 to 1995, he served Senator Though his time slot com- Regarding key demo- Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York petes directly with cable-news giant graphics, especially that of those in as an aide, often spearheading the CONTRIBUTORS: Mike Petro ‘13, Matt Fechtelkotter ‘12, Chris Picher ‘13, between the ages of twenty-five and senator’s legislative coalitions along- Bill O’Reilly, O’Donnell showed great Kevin Wolfe ‘12, Matt Donovan ‘13, David Leith ‘11, Tom Nunan ‘11, Nick excitement in receiving it, saying, fifty-four, O’Donnell has performed side him. Notably, he was the staff “[My mother] could never stay awake excellently. Slightly more than 25% director of the United States Senate Cortese ‘11, Lou Heck ‘11, John Donovan ‘12, Will Adams ‘11, Pat McGowan past that first commercial break in my of his nightly audience, a respect- Committee on Finance, leading the ‘14, Cam Kelly ‘14, Julian Matra ‘13, Will Vietze ‘11, Peter DeMatteo ‘13, Ryan 10 o’clock show.” able percentage, belong to this key team that decided the budget dur- Wolfsberg ‘13, Bobby Wright ‘12, Chris Stadtler ‘12, Peter Cimini ‘12, Sam Ra- demographic. As he looks to gather ing President Bill Clinton’s first term Lawrence O’Donnell gradu- cine ‘11, Michael Hoff ‘13, Mickey Adams ‘13, John Barrack ‘11, Jared Chase ated from St. Sebastian’s School back more viewers, surely this percentage, in office. in 1970 when the campus was still too, will rise. Last Word has aired in its ‘11, Kenny Chen ‘13, Sean Frazzette ‘12, and Kevin Patterson ‘13, Jack Gold- located in Newton. From Seb’s, Though some expected new slot for over two weeks now, man ‘14 (sorry, Jack!), Sam Carroll ‘14. O’Donnell went on to Harvard, where O’Donnell to disparage Olbermann featuring regular news stories such he graduated in 1976. He then au- as he assumed his new role in the as recent updates in Egypt, Rahm Editors Emeritus: Brendan Ecclesine, Ned Kingsley, David Ruffolo thored a police novel, Deadly Force, MSNBC lineup, he acted like a true Emmanuel’s ballot ineligibility in which was later produced as a TV St. Sebastian’s gentleman and kindly Chicago, and gun control. Lawrence Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond movie. Shortly thereafter, O’Donnell remarked, “Keith delivered twenty O’Donnell continues to provide in- brought his talents to the critically- [episodes] a month. Twenty a sightful and analytical broadcasts to acclaimed television drama West month. Hundreds of episodes a year. his expansive audience on a nightly The Walrus is the official student newspaper of St. Sebastian’s School. The Walrus Wing, where, for nearly seven years, Hundreds of op-eds a year. Year in basis, expertly filling Mr. Olber- seeks to provide news and entertainment for the St. Sebastian’s community, as well as he produced, wrote, and acted. In and year out. For eight years. I have mann’s shoes and delivering his own to provide an open forum for students to offer opinions on issues related to world, na- no idea how he did it. None of us do. unique twist on politics as usual. 2001 and 2006 he was nominated tional, and school affairs. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect opin- for the Emmy award for Outstand- No one in television history has ever Having worked for MSNBC as a ing Drama series, and he took home done anything like it. No one knew it political analyst since its birth, ions of the faculty advisors or senior editors of The Walrus or of St. Sebastian’s School. the prize in 2001. Over the course of could be done before he did it. And O’Donnell is certainly fit to anchor Correspondence to The Walrus should be addressed to The Walrus, c/o St. Sebas- the past ten years, O’Donnell has fre- in doing it, he took MSNBC to new this primetime news show. As the tian’s School, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. Senior Editors and produc- heights.” days, weeks, months, and years pass quently appeared on The McLaughlin tion staff reserve the right to reject, edit, or admit any or all submissions. To submit an Group and has hosted Countdown Regarding his political by, surely O’Donnell will continue to when Olbermann was absent. standing, he has been called a pro- make St. Sebastian’s proud with his article, email it to [email protected]. Since taking over Count- gressive. Reportedly, being called analytical talents. February 2011 THE WALRUS Page 3 The Art of the Senior Slide By Tom Hoff ‘11 Corey Peters, who receives a round sponded, “All right, well if you want of applause when he returns from a me to senior slide, I can definitely Senior Editor long hiatus. senior slide.” See, now Mr. Richter gets the idea. He thinks to himself, Through the first seven And in all seriousness, don’t “Ok, c’mon, Hoff wouldn’t be dumb semesters of high school, we’ve all tell teachers you don’t care, because enough to joke about senior sliding worked towards this point – the se- they actually do care about their and then actually let his effort slip.” nior slide. Since late January, it’s been jobs. So show them some respect. However, he forgets that, when used the second semester, and you’ve Here are the steps that you actually correctly, reverse psychology works probably heard jokes like “Last day should take: wonders. before summer vacation!” on the last Thank every teacher, advi- Speaking of reverse psy- day of first semester exams, or “Good sor, and counselor of some kind for chology, write a Walrus article about grades in the second semester?… helping you get into that college. senior sliding. Before this paragraph, Haha, good one.” You may think you’re supposed to you were probably thinking, “Well, But, how do we disguise it? thank them for, you know, being a if this kid is joking about a drop in We can’t have teachers and parents big part in your acceptance, but it’s effort, clearly he’s keeping his effort aware of our gradual decline in effort. really to get them on your side, mak- the same.” Exactly. I love reverse That’s why I’m here. I need to use ing them less likely to put a senior psychology. my expertise to show you all how to slide target on your back. Genius. Finally, reference your refer- enter into the phase of senior sliding Go to the chapel and thank Bobby Wright ‘12, Sean Frazzette ‘12, and Joe Dudley ‘12 await Billy Bidd’s sentencing. ence of senior sliding in your Walrus without being detected. First, you God for helping you get into college. article, as I just did. Before this para- must know what not to do, despite Like teachers and advisors, He’s graph, I know you were thinking, what would seem funny or effective. a good one to have on your side. Arrows Take the Stage in Winter Debut “Ok, no kid would joke about joking The day after you get into Otherwise, He’ll give you a massive As a member of the Drama had all been dreading, opening about senior sliding, and then actu- By Bobby Wright ‘12 college, don’t randomly try to leave concussion, Nick Cortese style. club, it was certainly a shock when night. Apprehensive we all sat in ally be senior sliding.” Wrong again. class. I tried to do that as a simple Next, look like you’re still “On the day of judgment… Mr. Rogers announced that this the back of Ward Hall as we enjoyed You have a lot to learn. joke, and Mr. Moore immediately organized. If you don’t want that tar- God will acquit Billy Budd.” The Court winter’s play was going to be a the delightful, lower classmen play (Disclaimer: I’d love to end threatened to send a letter to my top get on your back, bring your books Marshall of Billy Budd is a one act ad- melancholy, touching tale of a man, Poe-dunked, a side splitting comedy the article right here and hope that college and get my acceptance with- to class. Why is this such a big deal? aptation of Herman Melville’s novella fated to death, as opposed to the detailing the life of Edgar Allan Poe everyone could understand the drawn, killing whatever semblance of Well, which kid would a teacher Billy Budd, which recounts the injus- usual light hearted, comedic plays in several short, hilarious skits. The joking tone of the entire article, but a good joke there was in the situation. suspect more: the kid who still has tices done to Billy Budd, an impressed we have done in the past. Amongst cast consisted of six actors, Thayer I don’t want to leave anything to Ouch. his binder organized into sections sailor aboard a British war ship named the actors, there was a lot of talk Wade ’13, Geoff Wade ’14, Marlon chance, and I’d hate to be the reason Don’t skip a million days in with those weird dividers that they the Indomitable. The play focuses on saying that the play was going to be Matthews ’14, Connor Murray ’14, for Mr. Sullivan to have to talk to the a row, despite the fact that everyone sell at Staples, or the type of kid who the captain of the ship, Captain Vere, a huge flop, on account of the fact Desmond DiGiovanni ’14, and Jack senior class about the importance of says, “If I was into college, I’d just skip has a 2-inch binder taped together played by Julian Matra ’13, and his that, well, we aren’t a very melan- Goldman ’14. This delightful play put keeping good effort in the next class a week or two.” Way to be subtle, kid with homework for three classes and struggles regarding certain rumors of choly, touching group of people. us all in good spirits as we prepared meeting. And in all seriousness, if who thinks this is cool or funny. Be- no organization whatsoever? If you amutiny brought up by Claggart, the Junior Sean Frazzette, upon ques- to take the stage. It was a hit. The you do respect your parents’ tuition lieve it or not, with a student-teacher don’t know what you’re doing, at ship’s master of arms, played by David tioning, stated, “I have no idea what crowd gasped as they witnessed payments and especially the hard ratio of 7:1 and an average class size least look like you do. That applies Leith ’11. Mr. Owolewa, an esteemed Mr. Rogers was thinking. I mean, look Budd knock out Claggart, they sat work that our teachers do, then you of 11 (I feel like I’m giving a tour or at to every aspect of life. latin teacher at St. Sebs years ago, at us, we’re about as touching as that on the edge of their seats as they won’t slack off. And yes, I’m aware the open house… or on the St. Sebs Jokingly make references to once said, “There are three things in love song that kid wrote for Grace witnessed the court martial, and that writing this disclaimer weak- website), people notice when you a senior slide in class. For example, life you can never take back: a missed Quirk. Wait, can you put that in the they sobbed as Budd was finally ened the article’s tone, but I don’t miss too many days in a row. Just ask when Mr. Richter says, “Well, Hoff, opportunity, a spoken word, and a Walrus.” With this initial mindset, the sentenced to death. As the blackout want to give my parents a reason to Colin Young. Don’t understand that you don’t need to get points back, thrown punch.” When the captain first few weeks of practice were less came signaling the curtain call, we enroll me in military school or force reference? Well, you could just ask you’re in college already,” I re- calls upon Billy Budd, the supposed than productive. They were spent all basked in the crowds standing me to pay my own college tuition.) ring leader of the mutiny, played joking around, making inappropri- ovation, and casually smirked to by Mike Petro ’13, and Claggart to ate, snide comments at the lines, each other, as we knew that our hard discuss said rumors, a misthrown and a little bit of good ole’ fashion work had paid off. As an actor, it was punch from Billy, killing Claggart, tom-foolery. It wasn’t until tech week great to see all the support from the MPA Dance: How to Dougie lands Vere in a sticky situation. Vere rolled around that we decided that, student body, and was glad to see By Kevin Wolfe ‘12 calls a court martial between him and unless we wanted to make fools out that they appreciated our hard work. believe all the ISL schools will have the chief petty officers of the ship: of ourselves, we needed to buckle In a few weeks, we will be taking our Each year, the MPA dance the okay to attend, and Jordan has Mr. Morton, Lt. Ratcliffe, and Lt. Davis, down and give this thing our all. We play to Sharon High School, in order provides great opportunity for one informed me that some EIL schools, played by Joe Dudley ’12, Bobby found ourselves struggling with the to participate in The Massachusetts to socialize, dance, and thoroughly are on the list. Guest passes are Wright ’12, and Sean Frazzette ’12 lines and the nuisances of a dramatic Drama Festival on Saturday, March enjoy his or herself. With February probably available, and we expect respectively, in order to discuss the play, and grew frustrated. However, 5th. On behalf of the Drama club, it quickly flying by, the dance is fast them at lunch one day this week. fate of their beloved sailor, Billy. After comes tech dress rehearsal, we would be awesome to have some St. upon us. This Saturday, the 19th, Obviously, Ward Hall’s carrying a heart breaking court martial, and a managed to pull it together, putting Seb’s support at the festival. Thanks is the night to mark down on the capacity will be at its maximum, touching scene between the captain, forth our best efforts and perform- for all the support you’ve shown calendars. but not so much that the event will his offciers, and Billy himself, Budd is ing with our best attitudes. already, and I hope to see you at Unfortunately, I am not have to be cancelled like in past sentenced to death. And alas, the night we Sharon High School on March 5th! a member of MPA but I will try my years. Given the big list of schools, it best to highlight some important is almost certain that everyone from information about the event. Hope- Sebs will be pleased with the crowd. fully everyone in the school com- There is no reason why munity heard most of what MPA anyone in grades 9-12 should not president Jordan Perry detailed in his attend. As mentioned by Jordan, announcement at Monday morning “master chefs” Deric McCottrell, chapel. Later that week, he writes, Kendal Dardy-Jones, Edmund “We are hoping the dance is the Murphy, and myself will be cooking, biggest dance of the year. And that's thus giving further motivation to about it. Just come out and have a search. I came across their Facebook come. President Patrick McLaughlin, good time. Each year we try to host page, and their missions states, “Our though not yet quite at the level of the best party and this year we have mission is to make every party we the above mentioned, will still be a great chance to gain the title be- play for a jumpin’ and crazy...We play attempting his master chef chop, cause I've heard a lot of dances this non stop Hip-Hop, R&B, Soca, Reg- and perhaps perfecting his Dougie year haven’t lived up to the hype. But gae, Dancehall and Top 40 all night!!! and Bernie. He is probably planning that won't be the case for the MPA If you don’t want that I suggest you his outfit as I write this. In closing, I dance.” If he speaks the truth, which don’t hire us!!!! Music is our life...we urge everyone in the student body he probably does, all in attendance make every gig hot!!!” With such a to come to the dance and make all will be guaranteed to enjoy it. powerful statement, their music will of MPA’s hard work put in to plan Also, Vital Riddims will be surely achieve the said goals and the event worthwhile. DJing as they have been for the past entertain everyone at the event. few years at this event. I did some re- For schools invited, I

The Senior Slide is being led by none other than this Zane Stanton ’11 look alike. Cum Laude Inducts Eleven Philippines. For over 100 years, the an interview, Mr. Cornish said, “It is By Thayer Wade ‘13 Society’s purpose has been main- a prestigious organization that has Major Snows Enhance Ski Trip On January 28, 2011, eleven tained, as made clear in the mission been around for a long time.” Mr. St. Sebastian’s seniors were inducted statement: “The Cum Laude Society Cornish really enjoys being a part of By Andrew DeMatteo ‘11 skied yet this winter, so we all need- real part of the mountain, everyone into the Cum Laude Society, a society recognizes academic achievement in the society. “It’s fun, it’s nice to have ed to warm up. We got one glade in, was ready for some glades, and we devoted to scholastic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of the ceremony. It’s nice to be able to For the first time ever, the but it was nothing too difficult, and entered the forest known as Narnia St. Sebastian’s ski was held before secondary schools: Will Adams, Ryan promoting excellence (Areté), justice honor the students for academics.” everyone took it easy just to be safe. down on the Toll Road. It seemed Bacic, Dillon Ecclesine, Nick Franco, (Diké) and honor (Timé).” Since the St. Sebastian’s Chapter Christmas break, but it didn’t mat- The day ended at four o’clock, and to go on forever and I sure was glad ter. Everyone still had a great time, Tom Keefe, Dillon Kerr, Edmund The St. Sebastian’s School was founded in 2008, approximately everyone piled back into the bus to make it out alive. We continued Murphy, Tom Nunan, Sean Sullivan, Chapter of the Cum Laude Society the top 20% of each senior class and even better, no one was sent for the short drive back to the hotel down Toll Road, and jumped back to the hospital. There were around Phi Tran, and Connor Wiik. Headmas- was granted in 2008, after the school has been inducted into the society. we were staying at. It was a differ- into the woods a little farther down. ter Burke, Assistant Headmaster Mr. petitioned to become a member. In 2008, there were 12 students; fifty students with the largest groups ent one than in previous years, but Everyone was taking it slow until represented being the senior and Nerbonne, Cum Laude Society Chap- In an interview, Chapter President in 2009, 13 students; in 2010, 12 we still had it to ourselves. We were the end, where barreling down out ter President, and Mr. Cornish, Cum Mr. Nerbonne, said of the Chap- students, and this year, there are 11 freshmen classes. I was the only new to eat breakfast and dinner at this of the woods, I did not realize that senior on the trip, so I ended up fol- Laude Society Chapter Secretary, pre- ter’s beginnings, “We looked at the students. hostel for the next two days, not to there was a five foot drop in front sided over the induction ceremony. other schools in it and saw that it The keynote speaker of lowing everyone else around because mention sleep there and spend the of me. I ended up sprawled in the I did not know the mountain. The Cum Laude Society was had many of our peer schools. We the assembly was Trustee Mr. Kevin evenings there as well. Dinner that slow with my gear everywhere. It founded in 1906 by Dr. Abram W. thought it would be a good way to Ecclesine, parent of Shane ’07, Bren- We arrived at St. Sebs at 7:00 night was tortellini, and there was hurt. When the day was over we on the morning of December 18 and Harris, in Maryland. He believed that congratulate our students who have dan ’10, and society inductee, Dillon some late might pizza ordered for went back to the hotel for the rest of scholastic achievement in secondary had success.” Mr. Nerbonne wrote a ’11. Mr. Ecclesine is a Managing proceeded to load all of our stuff: everyone around ten o’clock. Fortu- the night. The night was the same bags, skis, and poles into the bottom schools should be recognized and very detailed and in-depth applica- Director at UBS, a financial invest- nately there was enough to do, while as the last one, but this time there applauded: Dr. Harris “envisioned a tion. The Cum Laude Society looked ment company. In his speech, Mr. of the bus. The bus was packed. There was Sunday Night Football with the we waited for the next day to arrive. Society, modeled on Phi Beta Kappa, at many of the academic charac- Ecclesine lauded the accomplished were probably 5 or 6 free seats on There were three hot tubs, a pool Pats playing the Packers. We also which would encourage and recog- teristics of St. Sebastian’s, from the students for putting forth the hard the entire bus, so nobody had much table, an air hockey table, a large stayed up for the lunar eclipse, but nize true scholarship.” Dr. Harris was grades that students earn, to the col- work required to be a member of the room to move around. As every year, if only slightly broken television, it was too cloudy, and Mr. Arms was elected President of the Cum Laude leges to which they eventually ma- society. He also covered arête, diké, the bus stopped at a McDonald’s for “Daytona USA” – an early nineties not happy about us being outside at Society in 1906, and remained presi- triculate. As chapter president, Mr. and timé, primarily emphasizing the everyone to get breakfast. On the two player race car game, and pretty 12:30 in the morning. dent until his death in 1935. The Soci- Nerbonne works with Mr. Burke and importance of timé, or honor. He ride up we watched part of game 4 much every board game imaginable The final day was much ety slowly began accepting chapters Mr. Cornish, the chapter secretary, pointed out that life will not always of the 2004 ALCS, and then we spent to keep ourselves entertained. of the same as the day before. We in schools from around the country, in selecting the students and run- be about getting good grades, but the rest of the ride watching The The next day was when skied all day, making the most of and the Society chapters to be estab- ning the ceremony. He also stated, being honorable in everything that Town on the barely functional bus the real skiing began; unfortunately our last few hours. I had a great lished only in schools of superior aca- “I guarantee that we are practicing you do. movie screens. Then just as The Town the ski team was having practice, so time, and I am sure everyone else demic quality. Each chapter may elect the highest level of scholarship here, Like Phi Betta Kappa, the finished, we arrived at Stow, unloaded some skiers would have to attend did as well. The ski trip is a great up 20% of the students in the senior which I know we are.” He comment- Cum Laude Society is a well-respect- all the kids who needed to rent skis practice for the first half of the day. opportunity that the school offers its class who have an “honor record,” a ed that “students who are concerned ed society. It is a great honor to the at the rental shop, and drove down to With a day of skiing behind of us, students, and everyone should take record of both scholarship and ser- with Areté are good candidates.” seniors who were inducted, as they the lodge. everyone was ready for some more advantage of it. It doesn’t matter if vice. The Cum Laude Society has since As Chapter Secretary, Mr. Cornish are commended for their excellence After unloading everything intense trails, so while those poor you are not a good skier, you will get grown to 350 chapters in both public oversees all of the paperwork. For in both scholarship and character. from the bus for skiing that day, we boys practiced turning, we got a half better. I urge everyone to at least try and independent schools located in the Chapter’s first three years, he Congratulations to the inductees for went into the lodge to get ready for day of skiing in. Finally, when the it. I wish I had gone every year, but I the United States, Canada, England, had to send students’ scores every all their dedication and hard work. the first of three days’ skiing. The first ski team members returned to the still am grateful I got one year. day was slow. Most people had not France, Spain, Puerto Rico, and the year to the Cum Laude Society. In Page 4 THE WALRUS February 2011 Nerbs’ Minions Argue, Nitpick By Christian Kelly ‘14 consumption of domestic meats, it did provide the team with more Since the beginning of the typically seen as beef, chicken, and experience. year, the St. Sebastian’s debate team pork. As with most prepared tourna- Another recent debate has competed at a handful of tourna- ments, teams would have to argue tournament Sebs competed at was ments and has hosted one of their for both the sides of the resolution. hosted at the Hotchkiss School in own at the school. Throughout the The majority of the evidence for the Connecticut which was conducted year, the debate team has consisted affirmative side researched at home in the parliamentary style, meaning of many freshman and sophomores by debaters and at meetings claimed that students cannot prepare for along with a smaller crowd of eighth that eating vegetables, fruits, and what they will debate beforehand graders, juniors, and seniors. Several grain products were healthier than because resolutions are made at awards and honors have been won the typical American diet that the debate. After a long drive to this year by students this year, namely includes a large amount of meat. Connecticut, competing at a large Chris Riley, Peter DeMatteo, Aidan Thus, if the government reduced tournament, and driving back, Balboni, and Patrick McLaughlin. meat consumption & production, Aidan Balboni was able to pick up One of our most recent the general population would be- a speaker’s prize for his individual debates was hosted at the Loomis come healthier. On the other hand, performance. Chaffee School, where both novice restricting meat production gener- The debate team will be and advanced debaters had a chance ally goes against the U.S.’s customs attending a couple of more tourna- to compete. This debate, unlike of free trade and it would make the ments this year and will be hosting a the majority Sebs has competed economy even worse. Additionally, massive one of their own on Febru- in, was a prepared one in which some institutions mentioned that ary 13th, where seventeen schools students would argue whether or meat can be healthier than a strict will compete. Hopefully Sebs will not the United States government non-meat diet in some cases. Unfor- able to earn more awards given all of should develop and institute policies tunately, Sebs did not return home the experience they have gathered aimed to reduce the production and with any plaques or certificates, but over the year.

Tom Keefe ‘11 imparts his vast Classics knowledge to B Albertson ‘15 and his cronies Catholic Schools, from Page 1 numerous others. Even Lou Heck stands for. St. Sebastian’s is a citadel managed to land a position teaching of rigorous academia, rich Catholic some workbook exercises and going Modern European History. Consider- heritage, and caring community. As over Perfect Passive Participles, we ing he kind of resembles a portly, the only Catholic secondary school played Latin games and even had elderly, military commander himself, in the Independent Schools League, some time for a game of Sporcle. I am sure his pupils learned a lot. To we have much to be proud about Other student-teachers included John all those who agreed to teach, much here at St Sebastian’s. At this year’s Donovan (he had a rowdy bunch of thanks. Catholic Schools Week, we recog- Latin 2 students, yikes), Dillon Kerr, Catholic Schools Week cel- nized the occasion with both dignity Dillon Ecclesine, Tom Nunan, and ebrates all that St. Sebastian’s School and class. Freshmen Retreat a Great Time By Sam Carroll ‘14 we did most of our activities in. In place it on a board in the middle groups we discussed more light in one of the four things we could What used to be an and dark events in the Bible, as this pray for: home, friends, school, and overnight for ninth graders a while seemed to be a recurring theme the last category no one really knew ago at the La Salette retreat center in the day, as well as the movie we what it meant and it was titled my, changed to just a day for the fresh- continued to watch. and then a heart symbol. This went man class to unwind and have a day Our very hyper leader on for a while until we went back of relaxation. As a way to lighten Karen then read us a book about down to the cave to watch some the mood when we first arrived, our a raccoon that was afraid to go to more of Freedom Writers, which leader on the retreat had us start off school, but when his mother kissed people thought was a good movie by playing a rather violent game, his hand he wasn’t scared anymore. and wished we could have seen the where we sat in a circle and were Touching stuff. It was off to the whole thing, until Patrick Rivard ru- divided four groups. These four chapel to paint watercolors, which ined it in religion class the next day. groups were titled McDonald’s, Taco was a highlight of the trip for some We added to our light and dark chart Senior Will Vietze ‘11 (aka Toast) shows his finesse on the slopes. Courtesy of Lou Heck’11. Bell, Dunkin Donuts, and Burger people. We were asked to paint after this clip, and then were given a King. When someone would yell three things on a large piece of pa- piece of paper that we would write your fast food chain, the respec- per: Darkness in our lives, what do our sins down on it, which would be tive people would have to run and Ski Team Battles Snow, Foes we think God looks like, and what confessed following writing them change seats across the room, leav- we want from God that will turn down in the chapel. In the chapel, By Patrick Ciapciak ‘12 yet. Out of the team’s first three Gi- Wade and O’Shea are newcomers ing a giant hubbub in the middle. ant Slalom races so far this year, Kev- to the team, but both have quickly on a light in our lives. Many people we had a mass of the penitential rite, The St. Sebastian’s ski team After the ninth grade in Wolfe ’12 has also had two very learned that JV is no joke. Both have took this seriously; others… did not, which instead of reading the gospel, may be the newest varsity sport in released all that energy out of there strong performances, finishing in the shown promise in their GS races, and not knowing we had to share our we got to act it out… in sunglasses. the school, but its recent success has system, the leader who seemed top 20 twice. Wolfe has been seeded we expect nothing less than perfec- paintings after. When it came time After acting lessons from Karen we certainly given the team a feel of crazy at the time transitioned us third in every race this year, and the tion from them next year. Riley ’13 to share our paintings, a confused lined up and had the priest confess traditional dominance on the slopes. into talking about light and dark, team has big expectations for him claims to be the strongest man on Justin Bellinger reported, “I didn’t our sins after reading them (best The Arrows have been skiing for 17 and what words had connotations next year. Richard “Dick” Arms ’14 the team, and has also learned that know we had to share so I just drew part of the job.) Karen then lit all the years, but it was only until last year with this. We did this for a while, and has been a serious contender on the the funniest thing we do on the bus a baseball field.” pieces of paper on fire, and none of when the team was officially granted then Karen, the leader, had us watch slopes, but was sidelined for the first rides is quoting such classic movies At the end of what was us really knew if this was necessary, varsity status. Led by senior captains a clip from the movie titled Freedom half of the season when he broke his as The Town and The Fighter. Rumor supposed to be a way of praying by considering there was a trash in the Nick Chappel and Will Vietze, the Writers after Father Tom jammed foot sledding. No, that’s not a typo, has it he was actually Doug McRay of painting, it was off to lunch, ham- hall. Nonetheless, it was cool watch- team has joined the ranks among ISL out on the piano, which really had he actually broke his foot sledding, Charlestown in another life, since he burgers and French fries. For a break ing the fire. elite racing. no purpose other than showing us not skiing. However, he has graced frequently asks “How do you know after this, almost every kid went To conclude the day, we Ever since last year, the team he can play the piano. After, it was the team as temporary manager, Dougie?” Of course, anyone who outside and threw snowballs at one walked back to the cave, and Karen has been split up for races by seeding to the dining area for a quick snack, attending every race to help out. has seen The Town knows he means another in the parking lot. The cave told us about La Salette and her the top seven skiers on Varsity, and before going back to the “cave,” a Nick Cortese ’11 has also fell victim business. was the next destination. This time background story, and then it was the rest on JV. ISL races are regularly very brightly painted room that to injury, he’s been out ever since Coach Rynne has done a we were given a candle and could back to Sebs. held every Wednesday at Nashoba he concussed his head at the first terrific job coaching the Ski Team Valley Ski Area in Westford. At the rac- race of the year. Rising Freshman this year. And with the help of Coach es, eight ISL schools are represented Henry Finnegan ’14 has stepped Simoneau, the team has become in the separate Boys and Girls Varsity up to the challenge of racing as a force to be reckoned with on the and JV races. Of those seven racers, COMPETE FOR PRIZES HERE! fourth seed this year. Finnegan has slopes. When asked about the suc- each racer is seeded 1-7 according to a reputation of fierce passion on the cess of this year’s Varsity, Rynne said mostly skill and past performances. slopes at Nashoba, where he has “This year the team has performed Of the seven regular season races, five twice finished in the top 30 overall. well. We have strong leaders in our 1. NAME THAT TEACHER Competition are Giant Slalom and two are Slalom. Next on the ladder comes Juniors captains, Nick Chappel and Will The difference between the two Jack Power, myself, Will Barnard, Vietze. Will has been on the team This teacher grew up in Methuen, with one foot in Massachusetts and the other in New Hampshire. comes down to the length between and James Astrue. I have finished since 7th grade and has worked As a child, he enjoyed playing with his Star Wars action figures and reading Greek mythology. He attended each gate or pole, and the curves of with the team’s fourth best time in very hard to recruit skiers like Nick. Phillips Andover high school and the college of the Holy Cross. He favorites include the following: the course. Slalom is characterized all three GS races this year, and will The team has benefitted from their by single poles aligned in a relatively surely continue my swift ascent up help in working with their team- Artist: Phil Collins Movie: Princess Bride, or anything by Tarantino straight line. On the other hand, Giant the ISL ranks. Jack Power returns to mates. Skiers such as Kevin Wolfe, Author: Mike Connelly Hero: Captain America Slalom (GS) has “gates” (two parallel the ski team after taking a year off to Henry Finnegan, Will Barnard and poles connected by a blue or red flag) Food: Lebanese, sushi Beverage: Mountain Dew visit the Great State of Rhode Island. Patrick Ciapciak have worked hard to farther apart from each other, and in Power ’12 is a rugged skier trained in improve on Varsity. Hard work and more of a naturally curving course. Super Bowl Commercial: He was unable to watch the Super Bowl due to a family matter (hint hint)…but the backwoods of Vermont, and leg- the drive to do well are the recipes In general, GS is a lot more fun than loves the classic Terry Tate and “WAZZAA!” commercials of years past. end has it he once ran the course at for success. As a team we need to Slalom. However, both types of races Nashoba in a mere 13 seconds. Will continue to push harder and make are equally fast, exciting, and danger- His hobbies include reading, writing scholarly papers, and parenting his three children. He loves working at Barnard ’12 has become a ski team practices count. Our Junior Varsity ous. At the Nashoba Valley course, St. Sebastian’s, and he is very happy with his current lifestyle. success story. In his prime, he was guys need to really push themselves trial times are always very close, since the top snowboarder in the Ski East and take risks. We are going to need the run is not long compared to other ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH FOR A PRIZE? League. However, he eventually saw more skiers, losing Arms and Cortese alpine courses. The leaders usually the light and converted to skiing, for most and all of the season has finish with times between 20 and If you think that you are, fill out the sentence below and turn it into the box into Mr. Drummond’s room, where he has swiftly learned how to been a tremendous loss.” Clearly 22 seconds, and sometimes even a race with a flair for perfection. After the team has come a long way, and Room 215. hundredth of a second can determine his stint on JV last year, he has slowly preparation is already under way the overall winner. climbed the ladder to Varsity. James for the NEPSAC championships I, ______, think the Feature Teacher for December’s This year’s team lost only Astrue ’12 is a veteran skier, and his February 16th. Practices have been Walrus is ______. a few skiers from last year’s varsity style can be described as cagey and taped using the new head cam and squad, so expectations were high shrewd. He once asked Ms. Rynne converted into video by the Great heading into the winter of 2010-2011. 2. ARROWS TRIVIA Competition where his pants are. Well James, you Mr. Rossini, for without his help Ms. Nick Chappel ’11 and Will Vietze ’11 don’t need pants to win races. You Rynne could not produce our weekly have captained the ski team for two To compete for a major candy prize in this month’s Trivia Competition, answer the three questions only need a skin-tight GS suit and videos. Fans and parents are strongly years now, and so far they have had pure determination. encouraged to cheer on the team in below in full and write your name in the space provided. Then tear off this corner and submit your entry to great success in their final year. Chap- Starring on the Junior upcoming races, but the races can the green drop box in Room 215, just to the right as you enter the room. A drawing will be held in March to pel has had the best time on the team Varsity team has been Juniors Parker also be watched on the Arrows Ski- determine the winner. for every race this year, finishing in Hentz, Bobby Wright, and Gus Gor- ing Youtube account. Also, a special the top five for every race this year. don. All three have had the best JV thanks to Mr. McArthur, who has YOUR NAME: ______Chappel has been a commanding scores on the team for the three GS been the team’s biggest fan, attend- influence on the team, and somehow races, so it would be unfair to give ing two races so far this year. When 1. The hockey rink is named after Henry T Lane, former athletic director and hockey coach. What subject did he knows everyone in ISL skiing. Will just one of these young whipper- asked what could possibly attract Mr. Lane teach? ______Vietze ’11 has had an equally success- snappers the highly-coveted title “JV more fans to races at Nashoba Valley, ful year, finishing seventh twice. Vie- 2. The majority of Sebs alumni major in a subject that Sebs does not offer. What is it? ______Captain.” Rounding out the JV team McArthur declared “One word: the tze has been on the team since sev- 3. This 1980 graduate is now an Emmy-nominated actor who stars on the show “Mad Men”. Who is it? have been Chris Riley ’13, Thayer Waffle Cabin.” enth grade, and so far his final year on ______Wade ’13, and Chris O’Shea ’14. the team is shaping up to be his best February 2011 THE WALRUS Page 5 Egypt Battles For Democracy By Alex Spear‘11 Thursday, 11:34 AM, @CNN when everyone wanted him step Senior Editor Live (retweeted by @cnnbrk): “State- down. He has, with a succinct yet run Nile TV: Pres. Mubarak to address unclear speech, intensified the Egyp- For the past couple of weeks, the nation tonight, as word spreads that tian anger and chaos. The following world has watched on as serious he may step down.” news reports make this situation turmoil has plummeted the order At this point on Thursday, very interesting: and organization of Egypt. With his everyone was convinced Mubarak Thursday, 4:08 PM: “Crowds persistent refusal to give away his chose to step down and all he had to in Cairo’s Tahrir Square chant ‘Get power, Hosni Mubarak—the now do was announce his intentions. out! Get out!” ex-president of Egypt—began to Thursday, 1:10 PM: “Egyp- Thursday, 4:17 PM: slowly but surely anger the Egyptian tian information minister denies “Mubarak says some powers to people because of his inactivity and President Mubarak is stepping down, transfer to VP (Omar Suleiman) but his sudden to decision to hide from state TV reports.” no word he is stepping down”. his people. In fact, the real reason for Whether this report was Thursday, 4:25PM: “Zakaria: this turbulence in Egypt is because credible or not, this report certainly Mubarak seems to be trying to bait the Egyptian populace desires de- kept viewers in check. Therefore, protesters into violence”. mocracy—and the Egyptian leader, Mubarak’s intentions remained a This is really interesting Mubarak, does not. complete farce and everyone would because this amplifies Mubarak’s Since the upperclassmen of have to wait until he spoke later on intentions—he wants his people to St. Sebastian’s School have acquired Thursday evening. resort to violence and impatience a newfound fondness for Twitter, let’s Thursday, 1:42 PM: “Presi- so that Mubarak can try and medi- follow the “tweets” asserted by “CNN dent Obama: We are witnessing a ate the turmoil himself. If violence breaking news” about the upheaval ‘moment of transformation’ in Egypt. completely erupts in Egypt, then in Egypt. These terse tweets will help Moving aside from the the Egyptians would need to sustain guide and explain the chronology of, actual happenings in Egypt, con- their leader to calm the situation. In perhaps, the most pivotal moment in sider what’s going on in the White reality, it is arguable that Mubarak Middle Eastern history with regards House. If Mubarak decides to step strongly desires to keep his power The Varsity Egyptians, according to David Leith ‘11, have removed their leader Hosni Mubarak. to the spreading of democracy. And down, then Obama’s and the United and does not want to expose Egypt the climax, or turning point, of this States’ long-term goal of spreading to American democracy. process of Egypt—meaning Egypt’s democracy to other nations of the The remainder of Thursday shift democracy—began on Thurs- A Special Lou Heck Report: world will have one part completed. night in Egypt was utter, uncon- day morning (our time). All “tweets” It would be, as Obama later notes, a trollable anger and chaos. Riots, are asserted from the username “@ “significant piece of history because protests, everything. Omar Suleiman cnnbrk”. Note that, before all these the people want democracy”. But spoke, and was ambiguous as well, How To Spot a Varsity Hockey Player processions were taking place, Egypt if Mubarak retains his power, then but told the people to “go home” and By Lou Heck ‘11 was filled with chaos, protests, and what does he do? He has to make “go back to work”. This invigorated riots. In the nation’s capital, Cairo, a critical decision. Does he decide the Egyptian public even more. Su- Four long years ago, I began St. Sebastian’s as an incoming freshman. I really did not know much about the multitudes of people swarmed and to occupy Egypt or not? Does he leiman assumed head of state and in society, traditions, or customs attached to the school. Then one day I got together with a classmate from elementary began rioting. Only two words can become more aggressive or does he control of the military, and Mubarak school. We began catching up, and soon we discussed our schools. When I told him that I was attending this fine and truly describe the situation: civil un- back off. We’ll see… remained in office and kept his title prestigious school, he was surprised. I asked him what the impetus of his shock happened to be. His reply was a ques- rest. Thursday, 3:46 PM (@CNN- as Egypt’s President. The United tion: “Deed, I didn’t know you played puck.” Thursday, February 10th, Live): “President Mubarak of Egypt States, at this point, is not pleased by For obvious reasons, St. Sebastian’s is known as a hockey school. The numerous championships, NHL draft 2011; 9:55 AM: “Report: Egypt’s Presi- addresses the nation on State TV.” this. picks, and overall steez of the fans are conspicuous testament to the school’s immaculate hockey program. Because dent Hosni Mubarak to transfer power Thursday, 3:50 PM: Thursday, 6:03 PM: “El Bara- we do not focus on the same sports as some other prep schools (i.e. Quidditch, Dungeons and Dragons, and col- as army chief to military.” “Mubarak tells Egyptians, ‘Your de- dei: Suleiman, Mubarak are ‘twins’— lege basketball), we are able to focus on what Derek Morrison ’09 dubbed the “religion of the school.” Hockey plays This Thursday morning mands are just and legitimate’”. ‘neither acceptable to the people’. an integral part in providing for social events and pride for the students. After all, there is nothing like going to a St. tweet began to raise awareness that Thursday, 3:54 PM: Protests planned to take Sebastian’s-Belmont Hill game and demolishing the morale of the opposing school’s student body with a great bomb Mubarak was going to step down “Mubarak: ‘I will not … listen to any place in Alexandria the following squad, an appropriate level of masculinity, and moral soberness. But none of these opportunities would exist without from power and give executive power foreign interventions or dictations”. the day, and United States asks some important members of the school community: the members of the Varsity Hockey team. But the question to his Vice-President Omar Suleiman. Mubarak is saying he would Egyptian government to clarify their remains: “How can we distinguish these select people in order to worship them?” Well, I am here to answer that. But these were just rumors at this never give into any pressure from intentions. Nothing’s getting better When one wades through a sea of blue-blazered seventh graders on a daily basis, he may notice black point—no one knew what Mubarak other nations. In essence, he is say- as even more protesters approach specks in the waves. These black specks are constituted by the color of the infamous varsity hockey pea coat. The planned to do. But, it made the most ing he will not conform to democra- Cairo and Alexandria. pea coat is the first visible symbol witnessed when one sees a pucker. Upon further investigation of these illegal sense for Mubarak to step down. cy. But, Mubarak has not announced Then, all of the sudden: sportcoats, a small cylindrical protuberance can be noticed in the hip and/or breast pocket of said illegal sportcoat. Why? Most importantly, because his his final decision—too keep power Friday, February 11th, 2011; Examining the rest of the player is the next step. The checklist is as follows from head to toe: people wanted him to; his people or not—yet. 11:06 AM: “Mubarak has decided to craved democracy. Another reason Thursday, 3:57 PM: step down from presidency of Egypt, 1. The player should, in most cases, have a short haircut, except for Joe Prescott ’12. Atop this hair shall be affixed a is because United States President “Mubarak says he’s ready to amend Vice President Suleiman says”. tall stocking cap, which has originated from either a club team or an NHL team. Barack Obama would have to make Egypt constitution to ensure smooth The Egypt people erupt in a vital decision regarding United transition”. happiness. 2. The hockey player’s face should be unshaven. We’re not talking Unibomber- or Mr. Thomasy-length, but a decent States occupation in Egypt if Mubarak Thursday, 4:02 PM: “Crowd Friday, 12:36 PM: “Vice amount of stubble should be apparent. One will also notice the chiseled chin and pale skin of the hockey player. Also, continued to push democracy away. grows restless waiting for Mubarak President Joe Biden calls develop- hockey players do not wear glasses. Ever. Also, if Mubarak chooses to step to clearly state his intentions”. ments in Egypt ‘pivotal moment in down, then maybe he can serve as Thursday, 4:04 PM: history’. 3. Underneath that pea coat should be a black dress shirt with a pink tie. Flannel is never present. Cuffs shall be rolled an example for other Middle Eastern “Mubarak finishes speech with no Indeed, this is an important up. nations that democracy is the way of clear resolution to standoff”. moment in history. These two days the future. But the world continued to And here’s the most impor- proved American influence works 4. Laterally beneath the shirt is a black leather belt with a silver buckle, which holds up the black chinos (usually look on as reports kept flowing in… tant part. Mubarak left the podium and democracy is desired. Perhaps Dickies brand) of the hockey player. As one’s eyes wander down the legs, one will notice that the hockey player has Thursday, 11:04 AM: “‘Strong with ambiguity, which immediately this is the beginning of the end of abnormally stocky calves. likelihood’ Egypt’s President Mubarak enraged the Egyptian people. He the unrest throughout the Middle to step down, CIA director tells Con- never announced his clear intentions East. 5. At the bottom of the hockey player are affixed two black, leather dress shoes. gress.” What a hockey player carries with him: 1. An absurdly copious amount of water. Celebrity Look Alike 2. Keys to his truck or German sports sedan. 3. His BlackBerry or iPhone.

The psychology and behavior of hockey players: 1. Began hockey at the age of four: their peewee coaches are, after their father and Gordie Howe, their heroes. 2. They are raised frequenting the Beanpot. Accordingly, a hockey player’s favorite college team is from Boston. 3. They hail from a distant and random homeland, such as Warwick, RI, Norwell, MA, and Medway, MA. 4. In the off season, hockey players may use sickness to their full advantage and will not attend school. During the season, hockey players will show up even after being mugged or diagnosed with a fatal illness.. 5. St. Sebastian’s hockey players, despite their school’s long rivalry with the school that shall not be named, are friends with enemy students due to their relationships formed during youth and club hockey. This rule is manifested in Des- mond Bergin ‘11’s cordial relationship with one Dylan Pike (Belmont Hill School ’11, Lincoln-Sudbury ’11). 6. They do not care about anything except for hockey. Even in the realm of other athletics, hockey players do not take interest regularly. Exceptions are Donald Sampson-McGuirl ’11 and Connor Reenstierna ‘12, who dabble in baseball, Gordon Donnelly ’12 and Steve Brown ‘11/’12, who are proficient in the language of lacrosse, and Gunnar Hughes, who enjoys the position of God in the sport of Life. The psychology, behavior, accessories, and clothing of a St. Sebastian’s hockey player is distinguished greatly from those of every other person on God’s green earth. Over the course of the past 69 years, the ice-sport men have evolved from wood-yielding cavemen to Bauer-endowed demigods. Witnessing a hockey player in this life Mr. Simoneau Kung Fu Panda is, as St. Thomas Aquinas writes in his Treatise on Celes, perhaps akin to witnessing the Lord our God in the next.

Spartacus’ Pepsi: I’m sure you are all familiar with the scene from Sparta- YouTube: Must See Vids cus (especially if you had Mr. Dag- digian (aka the Armenian Hammer) By Dillon Ecclesine ‘11 stupid topics, and this one is no ex- in 8th Grade Ancient History). Pepsi ception. Don’t be afraid to bust out turns the classic “I am Spartacus” into Senior Editor this dance move at the MPA Dance something very funny. You’ll defi- In this article, I’m going or even the 70’s Dance. SEARCH THIS: nitely love this one. SEARCH THIS: to give you the heads up on a few “The Creep.” “Spartacus Pepsi.” great YouTube videos that have caught my eye lately. Some are Miley Cyrus Show: In this SNL clip, Finally, I’ll leave you with a few fairly recent, while others are quite Vanessa Bayer basically rips apart miscellaneous videos. These might old. Regardless of age, however, Miley Cyrus. Her impression of Miley be from movies, or simply a random these videos are hilarious. Let’s start is tremendous, as is the Billy Ray YouTube video posted by someone things off with a few Saturday Night Cyrus impression by Jason Sudekis. seeking instant fame. Enjoy these Live clips. I’m sure you’ll find this “pretty cool.” final snippets. SEARCH THIS: “Miley Cyrus Show More Cowbell: Classic SNL skit. We Johnny Depp.” Sitting on a Toilet: There’s really not see a younger Will Ferrell (who is that much to say about this one. This hilarious, as Mr. Ryan would put Let’s move on to a few commer- lady just absolutely loves spend- it) along with Christopher Walken. cials. Some of these you probably ing some time “sitting on a toilet.” Also, the music isn’t half bad – Don’t watched during the Super Bowl, SEARCH THIS: “Sitting on Tha Toilet.” Fear the Reaper by the Blue Oyster while others are throwbacks that you Cult. SEARCH THIS: “More Cowbell.” might recall. Cain and Abel Scene from Year One: One of my favorite movies of all The Creep: Very recent skit from the Doritos: One co-worker asks his time. You all know this moment in show that Gwyneth Paltrow hosted friend to finish his bag of Doritos. the Bible, but what I bet you didn’t only a few weeks ago. Andy Sam- Somehow, it ends with someone’s know is that Jack Black and Michael berg, along with the other two men pants being ripped off. Hilarious, Cera witnessed it firsthand. This clip in the video, comprise the band if I do say so myself. SEARCH THIS: is very funny, and I recommend that known as “The Lonely Island.” They “Doritos Finger Licking.” you watch the entire movie. SEARCH If NHL star Alex Ovechkin had a pea coat, he’d become the typical St. Sebs hockey player. basically make stupid videos about THIS: “Year One Cain et Abel.” Page 6 THE WALRUS February 2011 POINT and COUNTERPOINT Twitter Facebook Zuckerberg had one friend through does, progressively getting worse By Nick Cortese ‘11 By Edmund Murphy ‘11 Twitter just wasn’t built for that clas- In addition, Twitter forces college – who then sued him. with each new layout. We’ve wanted Twitter, the social media site sic pastime. its user to worry about their Follow- Facebook is a loser’s way of mak- a dislike button, but we’ve gotten Senior Editor of choice for today’s celebrities, has Also, if you need to contact ing vs. Follower ratio, which affects ing friends. Who actually has 1500 smaller font, stupid profile changes, become increasingly popular among As a current member of both someone urgently, it would serve how many friends and celebrities friends? Is anyone actually friends and the lack of an age requirement regular nobodies – like us – across the Facebook and Twitter, I have found your purpose better to mail a let- you follow. On Twitter, you never with Jack Fiskio, who has 3000+ of or limit, making you feel kind of awk- world. (Athough, 3000+ tweets, Ken- that Facebook is by far the superior ter than to use Twitter. There is no want to be that guy who has two these “friends”? On Facebook, these ward when either a young cousin or dall Dardy-Jones ‘12 is fast becoming social networking site. While Twit- Twitter-Chat, while Facebook Chat followers, and is following thrity peo- “friends” force their useless opinions one of your parents’ friends throws a Twitter celebrity). The best thing ter provides its users with the ability is as good as AIM—you can contact ple. That ratio clearly demonstrates into your newsfeed, while on Twitter, you a friend request. about Twitter may be that those of to stalk their favorite celebrities, its anyone who is online quickly, crucial that you have very few friends and you care about everything that pops And, not to sound like one us who Tweet can follow our favorite “communication” aspect is sub-par. for making plans, getting home- also that no one is really interested up on your homepage, as I’ll explain of your parents, but isn’t it a little celebrities and athletes, as they tweet While Facebook boasts the easy to work, or just shooting someone a in you. It is necessary to always keep later. On Facebook, aren’t you sick weird that the default security set- their current location and whatever follow and readily accessible “Wall to quick “Happy Birthday” Twitter has the ratio as close to 1:1 as possible. of people who think you care so tings on Facebook allow absolutely they may be doing at the time. For Wall” feature, Twitter forces the user the Direct Message, which is the When users feel their Following much about their daily routine? For everyone to see absolutely every- example, with Twitter, we always to bounce back and forth between same exact feature as Facebook v. Follower ratio is slipping, they example, how many times have thing about you. Then, you have to know how much the ever-egotistical pages, tracing “tweets”, “retweets” Messaging, where friends can send hold back on following more users/ you seen this status: “Homework go through the much-longer-than- Kanye West loves wearing Timbs, or and “mentions” through a confusing out notes to your inbox (good for celebrities until more users follow then shower then bed then school.” it-should-be process of changing when he’s recording a song that won’t maze. Also, Twitter is not a lazy man’s team events, party invites, etc), but it them. Is this the way social network- Sweet, thanks. My life is so much your privacy. And that’s “security”? be released. What is the point of Twit- networking site. You’ll never know lacks the quick contact capability of ing should be? On Facebook, all you better because I know that you’re Thanks, Zuckerberg. Just because ter for regular people? Well that’s a if you’ve been tweeted at, or “men- Facebook Chat. have to worry about is how many doing homework, taking a shower, you didn’t have friends who actu- great question, and I’ll show you why tioned” unless you keep refreshing Twitter differentiates itself friends you have, and you want that going to bed, and then going to ally knew you doesn’t mean that we it’s better for regular nobodies than your “Mentions” folder. Facebook from Facebook in one major way— number to skyrocket, so you accept school tomorrow morning, like every want to share our information with Facebook. gives you a real-time notification following celebrities, musicians, mostly everyone who friends you other kid in America. people we don’t know. KDJ was among the first (aka “notie”) whenever anything that athletes, etc. Admittedly, this is a (except for those you don’t know, do What’s really interesting is And then email. How Arrows to get a Twitter account back even slightly concerns you happens great feature. Several of these stars know, but creep you out, and others that Twitter is supposed to be the annoying is it when Nick Chappel in August 2009, and what a blessing it on Facebook. On Twitter, you can go tweet a ton, so you’ll be on top of ev- who look dangerous). On Twitter, site where everyone posts way too commented on a wall post that is that he now uses Twitter. Kendall, days without knowing your account is ery plane flight, every store opening, everyone is self-conscious about many things. However, the people didn’t really matter, which made aka KDJ, aka @KDardy3, is well known even active. every appearance, and every awards keeping that ratio close, because if who ought to have a Twitter for this him and Tom Hoff, along with a few for updating his Facebook status far Whether we like to admit show. You can tweet at these famous it isn’t, it doesn’t reflect well on the reason are still stuck posting dumb others, to get in a wall or comment too often, resulting in his acquisition it or not, social networking is crucial Tweeters, which is cool, but here’s user. statuses on Facebook. And, even battle? Before it’s too late, you have of a Twitter account. Now according for one central object: creeping. We the knock—it is extremely unlikely Twitter isn’t Facebook. if these “Homework then shower 17 emails. If you have a phone that to Walrus Editor Edmund Murphy ’11, spend hours doing it, and learn in- they’ll give you a shout out back. You can’t creep, have a quick chat, then bed then school” people do buzzes when you get an email, then the reason he got a Twitter was he valuable pieces of information. Classic After awhile, one-way conversations or even ‘like’ a post (Twitter has a get a Twitter, you don’t have to that’s even more annoying. With “thought of a decent [Twitter] name”, examples are showing your friends get annoying. You may get an insult- ‘favorite’ button, but it’s a sad, sad follow them. You’ll feel bad if you Twitter, you go on and check when making him seem cool on this social that babe you met on vacation or the ing ReTweet—the celebrity might imitation of the ‘like’. Yikes) Facebook “defriend” that kid whom you’ve you want, and, since there are no media site. Kendall’s disgraced flight kid you “know” who’s getting drafted. repost your post to them for all to is home to Jetman, and to the other known for awhile but has way too notifications of any kind, you won’t from the Facebook community, and Unfortunately, you can kiss creep- see without actually replying to it, mini-games we lost hundreds of many Facebook statuses. But, on be expected to check in as often, Edmund’s desire to be like Kendall, ing goodbye with Twitter. Unless the but that’s as far as your communica- homework hours on. The compari- Twitter, you don’t have to follow him. so people won’t get offended that have fueled the recent explosion of person updates what he/she is doing tion with celebs will go. In a miracu- son between Facebook and Twitter He won’t feel bad, because he’ll still you don’t respond to their comment Twitter accounts throughout Sebs. every five minutes, your attempts lous occurrence about a month ago, is akin to Dodgeball’s argument be able to follow you, even though within 15 seconds. Speaking of Facebook, who at creeping will go nowhere. There our very own Kendall Dardy-Jones between Globo Gym and Average you probably aren’t weird enough to And, for the final argument wants to grant people access to their are virtually no pictures posted on ’12 was ReTweeted by @LILBTHE- Joe’s Gym. In a classic quote, White post pointless things. But you aren’t that the weird Tweeting Bird trumps profile, allowing for Nick Chappel Twitter, whereas the average Face- BASEDGOD, a rapper/producer and Goodman comments, “My gym has forced to follow people that will fill Zuckerberg’s idea-that-may-not- ’11 to destroy every decent wall to book user posts about 200 pictures. the patron saint of the St. Sebastian’s shareholders. Yours doesn’t even up your newsfeed with pointless have-been-100%-his, just look at my wall or profile picture by posting Also, creeping on Facebook is made Varsity Basketball team—but that have…cupholders” And so Facebook nothingness. The people who post opponent, Edmund Murphy, aka @ dumb comments? Another huge effortless by the “Wall to Wall” and the is the only instance I’ve heard of would chirp at Twitter. There really their status “Homework then shower EasyEmurph20. He was, and still is, issue with Facebook is Facebook “Show Friendship” feature. By clicking (besides Murph Vandervelde ’11 is no comparison. It all started with then bed then school” should just a Facebook fiend, but he’s become a chat. According to Tom Murphy ’11, your mouse once, you have access supposedly being tweeted at by Facebook, and my allegiance, along use Twitter, which as a 140 character huge Tweeter also. If he really loved “The worst part of having Facebook is to two of your Friend’s entire friend- 50 Cent). With Twitter, you’re a little with the other Facebook Faithful limit per post – but you wouldn’t Facebook that much more than Twit- when you leave it open when you’re ship—the date they became Friends, closer to celebrities than before, but doesn’t cross over fully to Twitter, have to read them. ter, wouldn’t he get a Twitter, and writing a paper, and Hoff asks you if all of their pictures together, every your still really far away. You could #thelessersocialnetwork. The bombardment of ads then slowly forget about it? you watched the last Celtics game, post between them, common events still get all the updates you would on Facebook is a turnoff from the Just get a Twitter account and I respond that I don’t watch they’ve gone to or pages they Like. receive on Twitter by subscribing to network, as the sides and bottom of today. Don’t post stupid stuff for the regular season basketball.” Being on Facebook is the creeper’s dream while that celebrity’s Facebook fan page. every page are lined with pointless fun of it, because, if that is fun, then Facebook chat is also an invitation and poorly focused Ads. Twitter is social networking in general isn’t for all your “friends” to drag you into not cluttered like Facebook, nor does your thing. But try to follow some conversations of their “important” Twitter change their website layout funny celebrities, like Chad Ocho- lives. There was a reason that Mark every few months, like Facebook cinco. Then you’ll be sold. Sebs Water Fountains: A Timeline By David Leith ‘11 2304 BC: Noah builds April 30, 1803: President April 15, 1912: Titanic brush- an ark to save the Thomas Jefferson buys St. es against a St. Sebastian’s animal kingdom. Flood Sebastian’s water foun- water fountain in the North caused by a clogging of tain from Napoleon for Atlantic. Ironically, the water a St. Sebastian’s water $3,750,000. Worst purchase in the fountain is still warm fountain. ever made. and unsatisfying.

33 AD: Jesus walked through April 24, 1865: Abraham 1984 – Present Day: St. the desert for 40 days and 40 Lincoln shot by a St. Se- Sebastian’s Country Day nights. Came across a St. Se- bastian’s water fountain school moves to their new bastian’s water fountain. Gum at the Ford Theater. John campus in Needham and and brown colored water clog Wilkes Booth framed. installs brand new water the drain. Jesus resorts to fountains. Students stay Cortese ’11 says there’s a reason Zuckerberg had no friends: he used Facebook, not Twitter. drinking sand. thirsty until lunch for years to come.

Valentine’s at Sebs: A Reflection rewarded, and many people should By Jack Goldman ‘14 who were not willing to submit I digress. John on the other hand, take up his offer. It’s free! Christian their opinions on Valentine’s Day. A once he found out what a girl was, Every year on February 14th, Kelly wants to know something couple anonymous “Valentine’s Day said, “I wish I had a Valentine.” Nice a couple of things happen. Men are about girls (I love how that some- is stupid!” remarks and the occasion- thought, John. I definitely appreci- supposed to suddenly begin profess- how always connects to Valentine’s al, “Why do some people think this ate the input. And just so you know, ing their love for their women at all Day): “Do girls play Runescape?” I is a big deal? We don’t get the day many people wish for a Valentine. times, candy and flowers get bought bet you they do, Christian, I bet you off, so it can’t possibly be a big deal!” You are not alone in your endeavors at a rapid rate, and Edible Arrange- they do. Or at least, I hope for your These points I take into account for a friend of feminine gender. My ments commercials start taking on sake that they do. In our final quote, with a grain of salt because if they next volunteer, Marlon Matthews, romantic themes. Do any of these we go to the ultimate fountain of had girlfriends, none of them would has recently become well known for things happen at St. Sebastian’s? Let knowledge: Michael Nerbonne. have made those remarks. Thus, as his singing ability in his performance me answer a question with a ques- “The thing I always have a single, very available, and very of “Stand by Me” at the Black History tion: Are there any girls at St. Sebas- to do on Valentine’s Day is write a understanding man, I, Jack Gold- Month Assembly. This performance tian’s? No? Then none of those things letter of apology to my mailman. He man, now write that Valentine’s Day I assume attracted many girls to happen. Unless it’s a secret. Who gets really overworked because he is definitely pointless and should be him. Unfortunately, his celebration knows how many girls are currently has to put so many Valentine’s in my eliminated from the calendar. We of a bow followed by pointing at professing their love for the gallant mailbox. I usually get him a Dunkin’ should probably keep February 14th different sides of Ward Hall may have Tom Keefe, and wondering why he Donuts gift card or something.” though. It’s my uncle’s birthday, and I alienated his fan’s newfound interest talks to that kid who looks like Sid These remarks are ingenious. I have don’t want to offend him. in him. His thoughts on Valentine’s from Toy Story. When I think of Valen- no doubt in my mind that every- Fortunately, some brave Day: “Valentine’s Day is the leading tine’s Day though, I think of elemen- thing stated here is a fact. souls were willing to put their name cause of death for men in a relation- tary school, when you had to give out I think I’ve gotten the point across next to a couple of Valentine’s Day ship in America.” Well that was grim valentines to everyone in your class, here. Valentine’s Day is awesome remarks. As I began my search for and most likely true. Thank you very no matter what gender the Valentine and St. Sebastian’s will soon be viable quotes, John Barrack had much Marlon. recipient was. The great thing was considering it a religious holiday. I’m a couple of things to say. First, Next, we go to Dan Fulham. that you’d get free candy. It’s a lot like lying. None of those things will ever he asked a very natural question: When asked, “What is Valentine’s free t-shirts at a Celtics game. It’s re- happen. Not soon anyway. “What’s a girl?” A very good point is Day?” he responded, “Valentine’s Day ally surprising that a free, bad quality, I’d now like to thank Mr. Nerbonne, made by this question, as it serves is the day when people who don’t sponsored t-shirt gets people almost Dan Fulham, Marlon Matthews, as a reason to integrate the opposite know how to express their emotions as excited as they do when Ray Allen Chris Riley, Christian Kelly, John gender into this school. That and the head to Wal-Mart to buy a card.” Dan hits that really clutch three, fifteen Barrack, and for their input.Unless fact that Valentine’s Day would auto- definitely considers Valentine’s Day minutes later. But that’s a whole other you have a girlfriend who you have matically qualify as a not-so-worth- a valid and truly fantastic holiday. story. to profess your love to. In that case, less holiday again, and I might be Chris Riley notes that, on Valentine’s In my extensive 15-min- you’ll be busy. Happy Valentine’s able to get someone (including me) Day, “I’m available for free hugs!” ute search for quotes, I found many Day. to say something nice about it. But, His kindness should definitely be We’ll be thirsty until the end of time. February 2011 THE WALRUS Page 7 Bruins: Big Trade Coming? Apocalyptic NFL/NBA Lockouts? By Michael Hoff ‘13 some unlikely candidates. Rookie on long-term injured reserve, deac- Unlike last season, this Brad Marchand, supposed to be no tivating him for the rest of the year. have lost $350 million, due to a lack season has been a steady one for more than a fourth-line penalty kill Even though his play wasn’t up to of sufficient revenue. Therefore, they the Bruins. Last year, the Bruins went specialist, has scored fifteen goals last year’s for Savard, his departure desire for a more balanced collective through stretches both good and to Horton’s fourteen. Even enforcer has a similar impact as it did last bargaining agreement. The player’s horrific, including a double digit Shawn Thornton has pitched in with time. Since Savard went down, the union, however, questions that the losing streak in February. This year’s eight goals, already two more than power play has been in disarray, owners are struggling financially. team has been much more consis- his career high. only converting in the 8-6 shoot- They point to the fact that atten- tent, totaling six to eight wins in Although Horton hasn’t out against the Canadiens. As the dance was second highest ever last each month of the season. Much of met expectations, another player season goes on, the rearrangement year. Also, the owners might not be this can be attributed to the stellar has, even if it is a year late. After of the power play unit will be a key taking into account net revenue, performance of Goalie Tim Thomas, scoring seventeen goals at just the component the Bruins success. which includes several other lucra- who leads the NHL in goals against age of twenty in 2008-2009, winger The trade deadline is Febru- tive deals that would tip the scale average at 1.91 goals per game. Milan Lucic was rewarded with a ary 28th, and it is pretty defined towards a large overall profit for the With Thomas and former Norris contract extension was expected of what the Bruins primary need is: owners. Several factors, though, Trophy winner Zdeno Chara leading more in the next season. But Lucic a puck moving defenseman. The have caused losses from NBA owners the defensive charge, the Bruins was hampered by ankle and wrist last two years in the playoffs it was as of late. GM’s have been given a boast the NHL’s defense yielding injuries last year, and managed to clear that the Bruins were lacking great deal of power and used the the least goals in the league on the score only nine goals in fifty games. in their mobility in the back end. power to over pay mid level players. season. Led by their stalwart D, the This year Lucic has met lived up to Although Chara is one of the best These contracts become huge finan- Bruins lead the Northeast division the lofty standards set for himself shutdown defensemen in the NHL, cial problems, even more so when and are third in the Eastern Con- this year, leading the team in goals he can struggle at times to carry the This would be the players’ reactions if the NBA and NFL sea- the players fail to perform to the lev- ference at 69 points, trailing only with twenty-three in just fifty-one puck into the opponent’s zone. If sons are cancelled. Are the owners really this cruel? el they were paid to. This had caused Philadelphia and Tampa Bay. games. Even with the change in the Bruins wanted to really make a of the meetings. Also, the owners the labor cost to exceed revenue. Ever since Coach Claude centers atop the first line, from Krejci splash, they could dangle Toronto’s By Chris Stadtler ‘12 desire an 18 game season, a rookie Overall, NBA commissioner David Julien arrived in the 2007-2008 to Savard and back to Krejci after first round draft pick, obtained in Enjoy watching Tom Brady salary cap and post career health Stern said after the owners’ Board of season with his defensive oriented Savard’s head injury, Lucic has con- the Kessel trade, to go after a player through a bullet to Wes Welker in the care after 3 years in the NFL. The Governors meeting that the players system, the Bruins have always been sistently produced. like Tomas Kablerle or former Bruin end zone or witnessing Kevin Garnett players union views these demands need to have their annual salary/ near the top of the heap in goals Center Marc Savard got a Sergei Gonchar. Kaberle would be slam his head with intensity vs. the as a crime. They mostly take offense benefits package reduced by about allowed. But after top goal scorer late start on the season after bat- hard to pry away from Toronto GM Lakers? Watching your favorite sports to the 18 game season. By extend- $800 million, to $1.3 billion from Phil Kessel was traded just before tling post-concussion syndrome Brian Bruke, for the Kessel deal has teams battle for supremacy in the ing the season, the average career their current $2.1 billion. “We would last season, the Bruins offense stemming from a blind side shot to him under a lot of heat, and would NBA and NFL is a past time in New would decrease to 2.8 years and like to get profitable, have a return floundered, finishing last. Gen- the head from recently suspended be hesitant to risk being hustled by England. The Super Bowl continues to then most players wouldn’t receive on investment,” Stern said. “There’s a eral Manager Peter Charelli tried to Matt Cooke of the Pengiuns, and Charelli once again. Gonchar, al- break records, and the last four rank health care. Also, with the greater swing of somewhere in the neigh- amend this last summer by trading it showed. Savard totaled just ten though expensive, would be attain- as four of the five most watched ever number of injuries from two more borhood of $750 to $800 million that for talented but enigmatic Panthers’ points in twenty-five games while able now under the salary cap after programs in television history. The games, 20% of the league’s players we would like to change.’’ sniper Nathan Horton. Although centering the Bruins first line, with Savard’s $4 million cap hit is off the recent Packers victory was the largest would be on IR. Now, however, an For both leagues the own- Horton has displayed his aloof side only four of those coming from on books. Gonchar can still be effective ever with around 115 million viewers. 18 game season and rookie salary ers seem to have the upper hand. lately (three goals in the last twenty- power play. After sustain another on the offensive end at the age of But, all of that might be taken away scales have taken a back seat, given Several NBA and NFL players live pay five games), the Bruins offense concussion of January 22, his second 36, and would be happy to rescued from you. Instead of seeing Kobe that the two sides are very far off check to pay check. Tom Brady might has rebounded as a whole, led by in ten months, the pivot was placed from the abyss that is the last-in-the- on what they believe is a fair way to not be affected by the NFL lockout, conference Ottawa Senators. Bryant and LeBron James face off or Michael Vick complete an electrifying split revenue. The owner and player but the 3rd string offensive lineman run, you might be faced with on a unions will meet again in March and certainly will. Contracts in the NFL boring weekend another rerun of that will hopefully find some common are rarely guaranteed and in order to Celtics Ready for All-Star Break sitcom you don’t like. ground. However, as the two sides stay afloat, the players will need their grapple with the consequences of and Ray Allen also will attend the In 2008, NFL owners opted money. NBA players – like Gilbert liding with an Orlando Magic player, the deal and their thoughts on a fair By Peter DeMatteo ‘13 game. Although they all average out of the current collective bargain- Arenas – easily blow through their Daniels dropped and had to be collective bargaining agreement under twenty points per game, their ing agreement that was in place. multi-million dollar monthly salaries, For the first half of the carted of the court. Luckily, despite continue to grow farther apart, an defense and other such veteran They did this, essentially, for money. and with $10 million contracts 2010-2011 season, the Celtics have having broken vertebra, Daniels is NFL lockout, the first in two and a leadership have lead the Celtics this The owners desire a new deal and sinking to $4 million in the lock- emerged as the top team in the East- moving and is supposed to be back half decades, is inevitable. year. Although the Celtics hoped to more lucrative deal. Players currently out, spending all their money will ern conference, about three games in a couple months. In the NBA, a new collec- have one of the deepest front courts receive 60% of the revenue from the be even easier. Most owners have ahead of LeBron James and the Heat. On the bright side, Ray tive bargaining agreement must with the return of Kendrick Perkins, NFL season, but the owners want already amassed enough money to The Celtics have a record four players Allen is two three pointers away be reached by June 30th or, as Billy injuries have struck constantly at the them to take a pay cut. On Febru- holdout and get what they desire, elected to the All-Star game, all of from becoming the all-time leader Hunter, executive director of the Celtics. Both Jermaine and Shaquille ary 10th, the meeting between the yet the players cannot afford such a the Big Three and Rajon Rondo. Doc in three pointers made, passing NBA player’s union, explained, the O’Neal have injuries, and although players association and the owners luxury. Given the players’ economic Rivers, since the Celtics have the best Reggie Miller. Moving forward into entire 2011-2012 season could be in Shaq’s injury is less serious, Jermaine was even cancelled because the instability, the NFL and NBA will record in the East, will coach the All- the playoffs, the Celtics look like they jeopardy. The NBA has felt the tough O’Neal may be out for an extended two sides are so far apart. The player likely experience a lockout and fight, Star game, so he will get a closer look will remain at the top of a top heavy economy. Twelve teams accepted period of time. In addition, the union offered to take just 50% of the but ultimately, take large pay cuts at other team’s stars. Eastern Conference. If the Big Three a deal to borrow 20 million from Celtic’s back court is growing thin, revenue, which apparently insulted to avoid having mail boxes with just Rondo has been leading the remain healthy and the Celtics re- J.P. Chase. The NBA owners claim to league in assists so far with 12.4 as- with Delonte West is out with a cover from injuries, they look ready the owners, given the cancelation bills and no checks inside. sists per game, way ahead of every- broken hand and Marquis Daniels to return to the NBA Championship. one else. Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, will be out for even longer. After col- Great Season, Except for Pats By Ryan Bacic‘11 round resulted in the Jets moving on ran back an interception for 37 yards to the AFC Championship Game to to put his team up 14 after the first The 2010-11 NFL season face the Steelers. (That’s all I’m going quarter. The Steelers answered (rath- wrapped up on Sunday, February 6, to say on that…) er quietly) with a 33-yard field goal but before we get to that point, let’s The NFC title game was a to make it 14-3, but after nearly nine recap how we got there. mostly-lopsided affair in the Packers’ minutes of scoreless play the Packers In the first game of the favor in the early going, with the stretched the lead to 18 when Greg wildcard round, 7-9 Seattle shocked Bears failing to get on the board Jennings (a.k.a. Craig Jaymings) defending champs New Orleans in a through the first three quarters and scored on a 21-yard reception. A 41-36 shootout. Norfolk’s own Matt staring down a 14-point deficit as Hines Ward TD with 39 seconds left Hasselbeck threw for four TDs while they entered the fourth. The two in the half got the Steelers back to Marshawn Lynch, as a wise man once teams then traded touchdowns via a 11 down, 21-10. said, “put da team on his back” en run by Chicago’s Chester Taylor and The second half started in route to one of the best touchdown a pick-six from Green Bay’s B.J. Raji (a fairly tame fashion, the only scor- runs you’ll ever see, breaking tackle second-year nose tackle out of BC). ing in the third quarter being an after tackle as he went for 67 yards Then things started getting interest- 8-yard rush by Rashard Mendenhall and the score. Then, in AFC action, the ing. After questionable injuries to that brought Pittsburgh’s deficit to The Celtics will be in a fight to the end with the Heat... Jets surprisingly topped the Colts, 17- both Cutler and backup Todd Collins, 4, the lowest it had been since 0-0. 16, on 32-yard field goal by Nick Folk Hopefully they can end LeBron’s season early yet again. third-stringer Caleb Hanie from Colo- Towards the beginning of the fourth, as time expired. Having gotten the rado State—boasting all of seven Greg Jennings (his leg fully healed, ball back with 53 seconds left after an pass attempts on the season—had apparently) responded with an Adam Vinatieri FG had put the Colts come into the game at quarterback 8-yard touchdown, but the Steel- Obituary: ahead, Mark Sanchez orchestrated an for the Bears to try to rally his team ers wouldn’t fade, as a Mike Wallace impressive hurry-up drive that was improbably back and get them to 25-yard TD catch and a successful set up by a clutch 47-yard run-back the Super Bowl. A 35-yard TD pass two-point conversion turned up Petro’s Notorious Neckbeard by Antonio Cromartie on the kickoff. brought Chicago within 7, but what the heat on the Packers, whose lead The next day’s action started Second, my beard was a beardly supporters, it may seem that would have made for an unbeliev- was now an uncomfortable three. By Mike Petro ‘13 off with Baltimore hammering Kansas raw manifestation of my true nature I have betrayed the ideals of the way able story (and possible movie?) Just before the 2-minute warning, City, 30-7. On the back of Matt Cas- In recent days, I have had as a Viking/Lumberjack. Have you of the beard. died when Hanie threw an intercep- though, a Mason Crosby chip-shot sel’s three picks and the Chiefs’ two the sad duty of bidding farewell to ever heard of a self-respecting Viking I apologize sincerely. I can only ask tion at the Green Bay 29 with 37 from 23 yards out made the margin fumbles, the disparity in time of a relatively new friend of mine: my that did not wear a powerful beard? the forgiveness of the school com- seconds left, and the game ended six, meaning that the Steelers would possession was gigantic: the Ravens Beard. In the sadness of the time, it No! The beard-battle axe combo was munity. And thus I humbly say, “I am 21-14, Pack. have to march all the way down the controlled the ball for almost 42 has come to my attention that the the main force behind the power of sorry for shaving away the symbol of On the other side, the field to score a touchdown or else minutes compared to a little over 18 abruptness of its departure and the the Viking Hordes! Although I am a my glory.” Steelers and Jets engaged in a game it’d be game over. Roethlisberger for the Chiefs. The last wildcard game apparent lack of explanation has primarily academic Viking/Lumber- I had never intended that I marked by huge “runs,” to steal a and his team weren’t up to the pitted sixth-seeded Green Bay against many students loyal to The Beard jack, I believe that the beard gave would shave the beard, only desiring term from basketball. Pittsburgh task, and Green Bay brought the three-seed Philly. Unfortunately for feeling betrayed. Thus, I feel obliged me the confidence to cut through to reign it in when I was required to started off with three TDs and a Lombardi Trophy back to the city of the Eagles, Michael Vick’s running was to explain the strange case, in its assignments as the warriors of yore go to some wedding, or attend my field goal to take a 24-0 lead, but its namesake, claiming their fourth kept mostly in check (32 yards) as he entirety, of my friend, The Beard. cut through the sea and their en- own confirmation, but I have disap- they would score no more. The Jets’ Super Bowl in franchise history. was outshone by Aaron Rodgers and To begin I believe I should emies. Same idea. pointed you, my loyal beardsciplies, field goal to end the first half was Rodgers took home the Super Bowl his three passing TDs, leading to a 21- explain the reasons behind the Beard. Third, one can stroke a as well as myself. One dejected stu- followed by a 45-yard TD reception MVP Award after an impressive 16 Packers win. Many anti-beardists are among you, beard. I don’t believe this requires dent lamented, “But how can you be from Santonio Holmes, a rare safety, three-touchdown game in his first In the next week’s divisional and I feel that this manly quality must any explanation. a bear now?”, while I myself thought and a Jericho Cotchery TD with a Super Bowl appearance, perhaps in action, Pittsburgh and Baltimore got be explained to those who object. And finally, the fourth is “You should disown yourself”. The little over three minutes remaining the process making a lot of Green things going as Pittsburgh came back First and foremost, almost all of you who told me it was a bad sad eyes, the tears shed over the loss to bring the deficit down to five, 24- Bay fans forget all about Brett Favre from a 21-7 halftime deficit to pull everybody who has ever become idea. The beard was more than a of my good friend only more sharply 19. Rex Ryan’s team wouldn’t see any (at least until he un-retires again). out a 31-24 win. Two touchdowns awesome has had a beard. Jesus response to the above reasons. De- highlight the culture we live in. I more of the ball, however, conced- If there’s any small consola- each from Hines Ward and Rashard ¬–– Boom. Abraham Lincoln. Fr. spite its initial appearance due to la- shaved so that I might become “Billy ing two Pittsburgh first downs as tion to be had at the end of this sea- Mendenhall helped the cause, and Arens. John Lennon. Poseidon. The ziness, the beard became a glowing “Baby” Budd” for the play, and I ask the Steelers advanced to meet the son for Patriots fans, it’s Tom Brady Joe Flacco and the Ravens went list is extensive. Paul Bunyan. Confu- beacon of hope, shining for “truth, the following question: Why are we Packers in the Super Bowl. winning the regular-season MVP, four-and-out with an opportunity to cius and Lao Tsu. Gandalf. Often Mr. justice, and the American Way”. I so against the beard that we believe Following a week in which which was decided by a unanimous tie the score and force overtime on Curran and the Emperor Hadrian. wanted to grow a beard to test the that a baby should not be bearded? I fans all over the country tuned vote in the first time in NFL history. their last possession. The Packers then Socrates. Chuck Norris… Need I go culture, and I got quite a response. say babies need to fuzz it up when it into the ever-rousing Pro Bowl (oh It’s not anywhere near as good as a throttled Matt Ryan and his second- on? No, I don’t. If someone was awe- Everybody had an opinion comes to the chin! We must con- wait…), Super Bowl XLV was held ring, obviously, but, no matter how seeded Falcons, 48-21, in the second some without a beard, then I’m pretty regarding the beard. When I strode stantly fight against the anti-beard- on February 26th. Until the very frustrated you may have been by Saturday game. The first Sunday sure that a bearded man guided said through the halls, literally thousands ists. And although I acknowledge my end, it wasn’t really close. Green Bay the Pats’ performance in the playoffs matchup saw the Seahawks’ dream of awesome person at some point in his of people lined them to glimpse the failures in the way of the beard, and jumped out to a 7-0 lead off of a after such a strong sixteen-game an improbable run come to an abrupt life. You can take my word for it. It is wonderful hair. Others stood in the in spite of all of you who still protest, 29-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers to campaign, you still have to admit halt, with Jay Cutler accounting for obviously a qualification and factor of shadows, shouting “Nay! The beard I make the following promise: The wideout Jordy Nelson, then doubled that that’s an amazing achievement. four total TDs as Chicago marched on, awesomeness. must go!” and I would peacefully Beard of Petro shall live again. it after Packers safety Nick Collins Keep the faith. We’ll be back next 35-24. The final game of the divisional nod my head, thinking never. To my year--provided the NFL itself is... 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Vol LXIV, No. 4 St. Sebastian’s School February 2011 Basketball Refuses to Give In By Matt Fechtelkotter ‘12 dent in the Rivers game when we led The final score was 67-53. the first half with strong game play, Surprisingly, Sebs almost The varsity basketball team only to witness a brutal comeback gave the D-1 powerhouse St. Marks has had a mediocre season. After a in the second half. Another example their first ISL loss… not really. How- promising start with a win over St. is our game against BB&N. After a ever, going into the game, Sebs dis- Georges placing them in first place in strong first half, the Arrows entered coverd that St. Marks was going to the ISL, the team has struggled under the locker room with a 7 point lead. be a far more talented team, having the pressure to reach perfection. When BB&N dropped into a 3-2 zone, Junior Alex Murphy verbally commit Over Christmas break, the however, the Arrows were forced to to Duke only a few days before the team took part in the Belmont Hill shoot the ball from outside. Since game and the four remaining start- Tournament. The Holderness School’s Sebs failed to shoot a consistent tre- ers receiving offers from many other height gave them a large advantage, ball, they lost by 2. The second game large Division One schools. Everyone but Sebs hung close during the first against the evil empire resulted in on the team went out un-intimidat- half. In the second half, however, a very close game. The energy was ed and started off strong. After a Holderness pulled away. The final great from the start. Senior captains couple of dunks and tough defense, game was a battle between Belmont Edmund Murphy and Deric McCot- St. Marks began to show how good Hill and Sebs. The Arrows hung close trell hit a few big shots right at the they really were. in the first half, yet in the second half, beginning of the game to hand Throughout the season the Belmont Hill prevailed. The Arrows Sebs the early lead. From that point team has tried do follow Mr. Morelli’s also played Roxbury Latin. When all on Sebs and Belmont Hill traded bas- motto for the year. He insists that we was said and done, Sebs pulled off kets and at half time, Sebs was down strive to “Work hard, love to play de- their second win, with a little help by two points. In the second half the fense, and pass the ball to everyone” from Mickey Adams‘13 who went Arrows once again began to slow (a lot to Deric though). So, despite ham, scoring 26 points. down, yet they managed to keep the our record, I recommend that every- A common trend in the game close. With a minute left, Sebs one come out to watch one of the games this year has been that Sebs trailed by nine and they began to few remaining basketball games. It produces a strong first half, but slows The Arrows celebrate after Joe Prescott ‘12 scores the game winning goal vs. Belmont Hill foul. Belmont Hill, however, proved will be a good time. down in the second half. This is evi- too consistent from at the foul line. Great Wrestling Season So Far Hockey Beats Belmont By John Donovan ‘12 an equally strong wrestling program of defeating one’s opponent over- as St. Sebastian’s, they didn’t appear comes any shyness. Andrew Sullivan, The wrestling team is off to be as tough. The Arrows seemed Class of 2013 and two year wrestling to a fantastic start this year. Shortly Hill in OT on Prescott Goal to dominate their opponents in vet, says when asked about the after fall sports concluded the team almost every match wrestled. In fact, sensation of winning, “It feels great was training and preparing for the By Peter Cimini ‘12 Prescott said, “the toughness we causing the St. Sebastian’s fans to the Arrows would have defeated St. when you finally win a match and all showed coming back is what it takes upcoming match at St. Paul’s. The The St. Sebastian’s Var- erupt into glorious celebration. Every Paul’s if it weren’t for the fact that of your hard work in practice pays to be successful in the league”. This team this year is extremely young and sity Hockey team has been rolling fan ran the length of the ice to join in we forfeited more than four weigh off.” Mr. McCarthy constantly iterates toughness continued through the appears to have a promising future. through the months of January and the celebration in the corner. Junior classes. The rest of the season ap- throughout practice to motivate that month of January as the Arrows de- Composed largely of middle school- February. After a shaky start to the Joe Prescott said that, “you guys (the pears to be very promising, and the everything done on the mat, all the feated St. Paul’s, Andover, Governor’s ers, the team is a force to be reckoned season, the team has really turned it fans) deserve an article of your own Arrows will most likely win many of blood, sweat, and toil, is completely Academy, Nobles, and Thayer to end with especially at lower levels. around and is now in prime posi- for the away games at Nobles and their upcoming matches. worth it when the referee raises your the month with an 11-3-1 record. The first three weeks of the tion to qualify for the New England at Belmont Hill”. The Arrows climbed Now, the team, despite hand above your head marking you The month of February season of the season composed of playoffs. Coach McCann and Coach all the way up to 4th in the New the teams’ massive middle school as the victor. It is well known that all began with a tough road game at intense physical conditioning which Doherty have the team firing on all England polls after the game. The population, is greatly lacking in up- the students at St. Sebastian’s school Milton Academy. Milton, ranked stressed all the members of the cylinders and playing as a real team. celebration ended, however, against per school varsity participation. At are highly competitive and have a as the top team in New England, team. However, after pulling through Fueled by Senior Captains Desmond Lawrence Academy at Winterfest as the moment there are about 11-12 hunger for victory. Wrestling is the displayed their skill in a 5-3 victory Sarge’s (Coach Ryan) boot camp, Bergin and Donny McGuirl, and the Spartans scored early and often members Freshmen Year and above. ultimate task in which one can prove over the Arrows on a back-and-forth which consists of jogging dozens Juniors Joe Prescott, Brendan Burke, jumping out to a quick 4-0 lead. The I encourage anybody to join the oneself physically able. Thursday night. In another back-and- of laps around the field, bounding Danny O’Regan, and Gordon Donnel- Arrows tried to come back late in the team. Although everyone says “the I say once again as I do at forth game, the Arrows rebounded up and down stairs, exercising with ly, St. Sebastian’s has taken the league third with goals by freshman Corey conditioning is impossible” and “It’s the end of every article, support all well against Tabor in the Travis Roy Coach Suavulin, etc., the wrestling by storm and is currently ranked in Ronan and junior Steve Brown. The such an awkward sport,” both are the teams, there are so many espe- Cup. Both teams scored until it was team was ready for their first match. the Top 10 of the New England Prep comeback however was too little too false statements. First, the condition- cially in the winter. Skiing, Squash, 5-5 in the third period. Game MVP The team clambered on the rickety Polls. late as time expired and Lawrence ing is not impossible because clearly Hockey, Swimming, Basketball, Wres- Joe Prescott received a pass from bus and travelled over to BB&N, The hot streak started at came away with a 4-2 lead. all of us on the team endure it every tling, Dodgeball, and of course the O’Regan and beat the Tabor goalie where they would meet their oppo- the end of December in the annual The final stretch of the season, day. Second, all the sport does in- Chess team (pride of St. Sebastian’s to give the Arrows a well deserved nents, St. Paul’s School. St. Paul’s has Mutch Cup against Catholic Memo- already extremely difficult, will prove volve close-contact; the satisfaction Athletics). 6-5 victory. Later that week, Seb’s rial. The Arrows came out flying, with to be even more difficult as junior traveled to Belmont Hill to renew the sophomore Tommy Kelley scoring Joe Prescott was diagnosed with rivalry once again. However, they did the first goal after beating the CM Mono, a virus that will keep him off not travel alone. About 60-80 St. Se- goalie with a crazy spinning shot. the ice for a few weeks. However, the bastian’s Students trekked up to the Later in the period, Danny O’Regan team will fight through and hopes Belmont Hill rink to cheer on their and Joe Prescott added to the lead to make the New England Playoffs Arrows. The Arrows struck first with and the Arrows were up 3-0 at the for the first time since the Golden Dave Loughborough’s first period first intermission. The rout continued Era of Brian Boyle, Sean Sullivan, and goal. Belmont Hill responded, tying as John Doherty, Gerard McEleney, Kenny Roche. the score 1-1. Later in the game, and Noah Hanifin scored goals while They must win most of Danny O’Regan scored on a rebound goalie Gordon Donnelly posted a their games down the stretch and goal to give the team a 2-1 lead. shutout. Seb’s won 6-0. After this they need the Henry’s Corner Crew However, Belmont Hill responded game, the Arrows played in the Prep support that’s been cheering in the late in the third period to tie the Showcase held at the Foxboro Sports stands all season. Steve Brown said game at 2-2. It seemed like just Center and beat New England Prep that, “we’re going to win out and another Belmont Hill-St. Sebastian’s Powerhouses Berkshire and Williston make the big playoffs”. However, no tie as overtime began. After about to keep the winning steak alive. Joe matter how the season ends, it will 2 minutes into OT, Joe Prescott Prescott attributes this success to the be a successful season nevertheless became the hero again as he skated team “coming together”. “After the as it lays the framework for success- across the top of the slot and slid the Mutch cup we seemed to start rolling ful seasons in the years to come. puck past the Belmont Hill goalie, a little bit. Every one developed a bit of confidence and we were able to start winning the close games.” With this renewed confi- Varsity dence, the Arrows returned to the ice after Christmas Break against Wrestling captain Nick Creegan ‘11 gets ready to battle an opponent during a home match. a tough Nobles team. Joe Prescott notched a hat trick and Brendan Results Burke had 2 goals and an assist as Seb’s routed Nobles 6-3. Later in the Swimming Finishes Great Year week, archrival Belmont Hill traveled Varsity Hockey: By Will Adams ‘11 event of the meet, the 200 freestyle, latter. Tom Caravolas ’15 set a personal to Seb’s to renew the longstanding and breaking the pool record in the record in the 100 freestyle and swam rivalry between the two teams. The Vs. Tabor 6-5 W The St. Sebastian’s Swim Team process. He also won the 500 freestyle the 100 backstroke for the first time. Sextants struck early scoring 3 early began the 2010 – 2011 season having by over 20 seconds. Captain Alex Hun- Ian Kelly ’16 set a personal record in goals in the first period and at the first not lost a meet in over two years, and newell ’11 swam personal best times both his events, the 50 freestyle and intermission it was 3-0 Belmont Hill. Vs. Belmont Hill 3-2 W the Arrows have extended that streak in both of his individual events, the 100 breaststroke. The 200 Medley relay Early in the second period, though, into this season. The team currently 50 and 100 freestyle. Matt Vandini ‘13 of Caravolas, Sullivan, Supple, and Desmond Bergin scored, making the holds a perfect 6-0 record with victories Vs. Lawrence 4-2 L took fourth place in the 50 free and Heck captured fourth place. score 3-1. Only 30 seconds later, Joe ranging from 17 to 27 points. eighth place in the 100 butterfly. Jack John Barrack ’11, Joe Tambu- Prescott scored, closing the deficit to The Arrows opened the Adams ’15 captured fourth in the 200 rello ’13, Peter Fantazzi ‘15, and Greg season with a convincing win over 3-2. The comeback continued as only IM and second in the 100 backstroke. DeMatteo ’16 were unable to attend a few minutes Brendan Burke tied Varsity Basketball: Portsmouth Abbey School, and the These four swimmers also teamed up the ISL meet, but look forward to get- team never looked back. After Christ- the game on a breakaway goal. The in the 200 and 400 freestyle relays, tak- ting back into action in the coming Arrows continued their dominance mas break, the squad defeated Berwick ing a close third in the 200 relay and meets. of the 2nd period when junior Steve Vs. Middlesex 61-52 W Academy, Landmark School, and Dexter holding on for second place in the 400 With three weeks remain- Brown capitalized on a rebound and School in successive weeks. This past relay. ing in the season, the Arrows have week, the team beat Dexter on Wednes- Captain Sean Sullivan ’11 set four more meets ahead of them: put Seb’s up 4-3 going into the 2nd day, Pingree School on Friday, and a personal record in the 200 IM and Worcester Academy at 4:00 at Dana intermission. Belmont Hill responded Varsity Wrestling: competed in the I.S.L Invitational Meet swam well in the 100 breaststroke. Hall on Wednesday, February 16, in the 3rd on a power play goal tying on Saturday. Charlie Callanan ’11 set a personal Milton Academy at 3:30 at Dana Hall the game at 4-4. However, Burke This year is the first year the record in the 50 freestyle, but unfortu- on Wednesday, February 23, the E.I.L delivered after receiving a pass from Vs. Lawrence 52-18 W Arrows have gone to compete in the nately lost his goggles in the 100 free- Invitational at Wellesley College on O’Regan and sending the puck over ISL Championship meet, but the team style. Lou Heck ’11 had a strong swim Saturday, February 26, and New Eng- the left shoulder of the Belmont Vs. BB&N 42-26 W placed third overall, falling only to St. in the 100 breaststroke. Cam Kelly ’13 land Championships at Philips Exeter Hill goalie. The Sextants scored George’s School and Milton Academy. swam the two longest events, the 200 on Saturday, March 5. Come support with only a few minutes left in the The meet was, however, fill with per- and 500 freestyle, setting a personal the team in their last few meets as they game, and the rest of the period and Vs. Brooks 60-21 L sonal records for the Arrows. record in the 200. Will Supple ’15 had look to extend their unbeaten season overtime remained scoreless as the Captain Will Adams ’11 set the good performances in the 200 IM and streak to three in a row. teams skated to an incredible tie. Joe tone for the day by winning the second 500 freestyle, earning fifth place in the