The ugustinian IssueA 6 May 26, 2017 “TolleSt. Lege” Augustine High School Saints Celebrates Commons Grand Opening the statue’s unveiling, all in attendance were led into the new gym. The appear- ance of the gym was immaculate: not a smudge to be seen, no warp in the wood, and no malformed minuscule bit of metal could be mentioned. Fr. Kevin Mullins gladly and duti- fully did his part to ensure that the cere- mony was as memorable as it deserved. Fr. Mullins celebrated Mass, and of this President Hearn said, “I thought Fr. Kevin was outstanding; his homily was great. I really think he added to the sacred nature of the space, and actually blessed the space. It was really very moving to me.” Hearn was quite moved indeed, evident in his tearful expres- sion of gratitude which he delivered as a closing to the ceremony. It is clear that the administration had high hopes for the ceremony, as they had postponed the officiation mul- tiple times to ensure that it would be all that anyone could hope for. This con- cern for perfection paid off, as it would be hard to find a single soul dissatisfied with the commencement. This was not an easy event to plan, and it was harder still to manage. “There are two things to keep in mind,” Mr. Hearn said, “One, it is re- ally the first time we’ve done anything big like that in this new structure. Two, The St. Augustine Commons, now complete, has opened its doors to the public. Andrew Tran ('19) we just had to say theoretically, ‘This By Liam Brucker-Casey ('19) is how we are going to do this,’ and it enjoyed Mass celebrated by the very and alumni alike anxiously waited for EDITOR definitely shifted quite a bit, the ground Rev. Kevin C. Mullins, O.S.A, who is the blessing of the statue “Saint Augus- just kept shifting on us as the number of On April 26, 2017 the Saint the provincial of the Augustinians in the tine the Teacher.” On a day equally as guests kept growing and growing.” Augustine Commons was officially West. Before getting their first look - in warm as it was joyous, Saintsmen stood That aforementioned shifting neces- opened with a well attended, and well side the Commons, Saintsmen, parents, strong against the bright, hot sun. After SEE Ceremony, pg. 3 Deac Concludes Marvelous Teaching Career By Carlos Lopez-Tenorio ('18) STAFF WRITER Deacon Richard Hardick, OSA will be retiring from his teaching duties at St. Augustine High School after nearly half a cen- tury of service. One does not have to attend Saints for long before realizing who “Deac” is. He is known for his record-speed quick draw (too fast for the human eye), his secret handshake (which cannot be described here because it’s a secret), and for his stories about his 1936 Ford which he used to drive to school daily as a Saintsman. When he arrived to Saints as a freshman in 1953, little did he know that he would for- ever be bound to that all-boys school on Nut- meg Street. It was during his senior year that Fr. Pat Keane asked him to consider joining the Augustinian Order, and after prayer and encouragement from teachers, he decided to take the plunge into his greatest adventure yet. Deac presides over New Testament presentations. Ian Haliburton ('18) After his graduation in 1957, he attended the Mother of Good Counsel in Los Angeles and do what I love,” Dn. Hardick said. “My years tinuing teaching the Aquatics Intersession class Augustinian academy in Staten Island. The the following eight months on an early sabbati- were very rich in blessings, especially with the with Mr. Eric Dent, guiding the Saints Surf following year he travelled to the Augustinian cal, he rejoined the Saints community in Sep- privilege of guiding marvelous young boys in team with Coach Julia Mekrut and Jim Shaw, Novitiate in New Hamburg, New York. Af- tember 1968, only now as a teacher. He taught their search for God and manhood. Saints was and as often as possible assisting Fr. Kirk at the ter taking simple vows, he entered Villanova math for most of his years, but he transitioned where I wanted to be. It was my home. I loved liturgy,” Deac said. University in 1959 for four years to earn his to the Religion Department nearly a decade every minute. Every day was a joy!” He doesn’t care for the word retirement Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. In the follow- ago, teaching freshmen and sophomores. He Although he will be retiring from teaching though. ing years, he studied for his Masters in Sacred was also the Intramural Director for 40 years, in the classroom, he will still be a presence at “I have relished hard work all my life, so Theology at the Augustinian College in Wash- and is an Aquatic Sports instructor during In- the school. “Because of my own affection for please let’s not use [that] word,” he said. “I ington D.C. tersession. the Saints community and at the request of our prefer to think of future unscheduled days as After spending a year serving at Our “I am so very grateful for the opportunity to principal, Jim Horne, my plans include con- opportunities and occasions to enjoy new and SEE Deac, pg. 6 Page 2 SAINT AUGUSTINE COMMONS May 2017 Showcasing the Commons By Matthew Anguiano ('19) EDITOR

When beholding the newly con- structed Saint Augustine Commons, it is hard to believe it is technically con- sidered only one building. Consisting of three levels (court, plaza, and terrace) and a sky deck, it accommodates doz- ens of our school needs. What follows is a verbal tour through the new facilities. One of the first things one notices standing in front of Commons is the shiny new statue of St. Augustine the Teacher. Handcrafted in Italy, the stat- ue features Augustine teaching a boy sitting next to a pile of books (one of which is a 2017 yearbook). The statue itself is made out of bronze, and is painted in Saints’ signature gold. Not too far away from the statue of St. Augustine is the Food Service building for the students called Marty’s Kitchen. The kitchen sells breakfast and lunch during school hours, and one can readily taste and appreciate the great food. The stairs from the statue of St. Saint Augustine the Teacher reaches out to take you on a tour of the Commons. Andrew Tran ('19) Augustine lead up to the main terrace. paign wall which recognizes the individu- three sets of remotely controlled bleach- P.E. classes. In an effort to make it easier There, people may either go past the als whose donations were essential to the ers located to the left, right, and directly in to get to the fields, Locker Room A has gym to the new grass field or head up to completion of the gym by preserving their front relative to the entrance. an exit leading to the staircase up to the the roof where the three new basketball names in glass. Below the wall of banners is the en- main patio. Locker Room B is the new courts for intramurals are located, along Just past the concessions booth in trance into the new wrestling room, which football locker room. Locker Room C is with the elevator. Right before reach- the lobby waits the John Sanders Gym. can also be accessed from staircases on ei- designated for the basketball team. Lock- ing the roof level, there is an entrance As spectators step into the gym, they find ther side. Across the other side of the court er Room D is the final locker room, and is to the VIP Lounge, which will be used themselves directly behind and above The are the new offices and locker rooms. Fit- intended to be for additional P.E. classes. by very important persons at the many Pit with a full view of Court ’64, which tingly, Coach Haupt’s new office has a After nearly a year and a half of con- Saints events to come. was named after the Saints class of 1964. perfect view of the new court. struction, the new Commons is here. Be Down in the main lobby, there is From this vantage point the League ban- In the back hallway there is the train- sure to explore and make the most of this a fully working fireplace along with ners stand out, proudly displayed on the ing room. Just past the new training room facility, a cornerstone for life at St. Au- plenty of seating to surround it. Another opposite wall. To the left, a walkway pass- are four new locker rooms. The first is gustine High School. feature of the lobby is the capital cam- es by the glass trophy case. There are then Locker Room A, which is meant for future

“The larger space is going to make rallies Future Functions of the Facilities much more fun. Imagine glow in the dark dodgeball or Bubble Soccer in such a huge space compared to Dougherty gym,” Mr. Inzunza said. The basketball program is very excited about the new gym, and is optimistic about what will come from it. Saints basketball has the best fan base in the county. The new gym can host 1,500 of these fans, 800 more than the fire marshal allowed in Dougherty gym, which will electrify the atmosphere. Saints can now host major games such as playoff games or games against Cathedral, whereas Dougherty gym could not suffice. This will result in more ticket sales for the basketball program. The team will miss Dougherty Gym, but looks to continue their success. “I am hoping to host an annual varsity tournament as well as invite a few high pro- file teams to play individual friendlies on a yearly basis.” Coach Haupt said. The gym will also hopefully have a posi- tive effect on the performance of the players. “The varsity guys already look like a better team. There are no more dead spots on the court.” Haupt said. Perhaps most significant is the fact that for the first time in over half a century, Saints Saintsmen are already putting the rooftop basketball courts to good use. Liam Brucker-Casey ('19) will hold graduation on their own campus. By Alejandro Eros ('19) be able to utilize the gym as a concert venue than before, and just as exciting. The ceremony will not differ much from EDITOR or a space to host festivals. Symphonic band “For each dance, we want to transform previous ones at Golden Hall, but the Bac- St. Augustine High School is first participates annually in the Chula Vista High the gym into a theme that will enhance the at- calaureate Mass will be at a closer time to and foremost an educational institution. Still, School Festival, which is the gathering of high mosphere the way an expensive hotel would. graduation. our community gathers together for other ac- school bands to play for professional musi- Saints students should expect the same glam- Weekly Masses have been changing tivities: weekly Mass, clubs, band, and other cians and conductors. The St. Augustine Com- our, pizzazz, and excitement that they have slightly each week, and will continue to extracurricular groups. These Saints activities mons will potentially enable the band to host seen in past years,” said Mr. Inzunza, the ASB change as we grow more accustomed to the will be able to thrive in our new building, the several student bands from around San Diego moderator. arrangement. Some changes have already Saint Augustine Commons (SAC). County in a similar event. The gym also opens Dances will be enlivened with decora- been seen, or will be seen in the weeks to The SAC will afford new opportunities up the door to having an indoor drum line. tions, lights, and other modifications to the come. to the clubs and other groups at Saints to host The ASB has big plans for utilizing the gymnasium. The Augustinian is not at liberty In this way, use of the Commons is still events, hold rallies, and serve the community. new facilities. Senior Prom will always be to reveal any secrets, but rest assured that the being pioneered. The construction of the Among the most affected groups are the Saints held off campus (and obviously the Junior dances will shake the campus. Commons constitutes a monumental change Band, the ASB, Campus Ministry, and the Boat dance, too), but with the new space, oth- Rallies and assemblies will be wilder than to life at Saints for the majority of the groups basketball program. er dances including Homecoming and Spring before, if that is possible. There is a new re- and organizations that thrive here. They will The Saints Band, which includes sym- Formal will be on our own turf. This means tractable projector screen, which will make now have the chance to thrive even more phonic band, jazz band, and jazz combo, will that going to dances will be more affordable video presentations better experiences. with a top notch facility at their disposal. May 2017 CAMPUS LIFE Page 3 Chaplain's Corner ➤ Ceremony By Fr. Kirk Davis, O.S.A. Continued from Page 1 COLUMNIST THE AUGUSTINIAN Ian Haliburton We’ve come to the end of yet an- sitated an urgent flexibility. A need for other academic year. Seniors will take final ex- flexibility was showcased in the use of Editor-in-chief the student led tours. As Mr. Hearn ex- ams and then graduate next week. Underclass- Michael Senoff Liam Brucker-Casey men will take their exams the following week. plained, “We were absolutely going to Faculty are preparing for much deserved time have tours, there was going to be a tour Managing Editor Editor guide (a Loyal Son), and about twenty off, or perhaps diving into summer work or Mr. Vladimir Bachynsky study. Deacon Hardick, Father Mark, Brother people. We had even practiced the routes Barney and Brother Max will be moving on to that they would take so that no one would Moderator other ministries. bunch up, but there were so many people Mitchell Stoddard Alejandro Eros Being faced with change and transition that were coming at the last minute that Editor Editor is part of the normal course of things in life, we decided not to have organized tours, Matthew Anguiano but to instead have Loyal Sons in differ- but it can often create stress and anxiety. It Editor can also provide a unique setting for spiritual ent prearranged spots to talk about their growth. The term ‘liminality’ refers (according area, and just let people wander around, Andrew Tran and kind of discover the place.” to Wikipedia!) to the quality of ambiguity or Chief Photographer disorientation that occurs in the middle stage Considering that an estimated 1,900 of rituals, when participants no longer hold people attended the ceremony, it is quite their pre-ritual status but have not yet begun indicative of the dedication of all those Follow @STAnewspaper on Twitter for regular updates the transition to the status they will hold when involved, including students, that the concerning campus life and breaking news. the ritual is complete. The term derives from event went so well. All the efforts to put Latin, and literally refers to a threshold, a space together the special ceremony equalled in-between. In this liminal space, we are not the level of structural quality of the St. where we used to be, and have not yet arrived Augustine Commons. Many more than BECOME A PART OF where we are going. It can be a time of great 1,900 will be able to fully experience the uncertainty. It can also give us a unique space gym. The facility is built to last, and last for prayerful reflection on our journey where it shall, so that past and future Saintsmen we can, with some distance, take stock of what will be able to share, utilize, and appreci- The has taken place in the recent past. It can also be ate it. a neutral space from which we can reflect on the opportunity to make yet another fresh start as we look ahead. In its best sense, this liminal space we are Augustinian all entering over the course of the next few weeks offers us the chance to open ourselves in a unique way to the promptings of the Spirit as Whether you are a talented writer, photographer, we look to the imminent arrival of Pentecost. Transition can be a time of great anxiety…I or comic book artist, we are always looking for invite you all in this time of change to consider new members (especially freshmen). the liminal space you find yourselves in as a gift, an opportunity for prayerful reflection. Meetings are every Tuesday at lunch in room 318 You may be surprised by what you encounter in this spiritual space ‘in-between’. Have a and our e-mail is [email protected]. blessed summer!

met another Saints alum, Rex Hammock. Saintsmen Feel Philly's Brotherly Love The group took a tour of the school, after which they watched Saints alum Luis Miran- da play a tennis match for Villanova against St. Joseph's. The students got another opportunity to serve the community by cleaning up the streets of Northern Philly on the morning of the fourth day. That afternoon, the group vis- ited Drexel University and had a guided tour of the campus there. The next stop on the trip was St. Augustine Church, a historical edi- fice constructed in the 19th century in honor of Augustine. The group was able to meet a group of girls from St. Augustine’s Church in Massachusetts to tour the church and were fed by the Augustinian volunteers from both schools as well as the director of the Augus- tinian volunteer program. On the day following, everyone on the trip served at Mercy Day Care and volun- teered to spend time with the children there. This facility is combined with a center for elderly people suffering with dementia and other disabilities. The Saintsmen served lunch and played board games with the el- derly. That night, the group experienced more local culture through a Phillies game against the Braves which Philadelphia won, four to three. The Saintsmen spent the final day -cel The group worked to clean up the poorer neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of Campus Ministry ebrating Mass at the National Shrine of St. By John Dye ('19) San Diego early in the morning of April 17th, started the service aspect of the trip at Inglis Rita of Cascia and taking a tour of the shrine. STAFF WRITER the day after Easter. Having arrived in Phila- House, a nursing home for people with physi- St. Rita possessed a profound devotion to This spring break, a group of delphia, they made it their top priority to have cal disabilities, specifically pertaining to those the Rule of St. Augustine, which should be a twenty-two Saintsmen accompanied by Au- a genuine Philly cheesesteak. The group was bound to a wheelchair. They worked booths model for all of us who look to him. gustinian volunteer John Heisler, Mr. Osberg, given free time to walk around the area near in a carnival at the home and were able to in- “I think the variety of the trip was what Brother Max, and Ms. Quirk traveled for a the hostel they were staying at, which several teract with many of the patients. That night, made it so great,” said Junior AJ Gilcrest. tour of Philadelphia with the goal of expe- students took advantage of and walked to the local Augustinians hosted the group at their “We could assist different communities, riencing the city through service and sight- Liberty Bell. A ghost tour of historical loca- novitiate house for dinner where the students visit colleges, and have lots of fun along the seeing as well as with the proactive goal of tions around the city followed later that night. were able to experience life as an Augustin- way. I would definitely recommend it for any exposing Saintsmen to the fine universities in On day two, the boys started their college ian. Saintsmen considering it for next year.” the area. The trip included three college visits visits on the historic Philadelphia Main Line, On the third day, they were able to visit The trip was an opportunity for the as well as a visit to a fellow Augustinian high visiting St. Joseph’s University, Ms. Quirk’s another Augustinian high school, Malvern Saintsmen who attended to bond, learn, and school Malvern Prep. The experience took alma mater. They met up with Saints alumnus Preparatory School, where our Augustinian be immersed in an unknown atmosphere. No place over six days. Paul Ammons, a student at St. Joseph’s, and volunteer John Heisler attended. Then they doubt, spring break was well spent in Phila- The trip started when the group departed toured around the campus. Next, the group were off to Villanova University where they delphia. Page 4 COLLEGE MAP May 2017

Bay Area University of theCONGRATULATIONS Pacific CLASS OF Gian Ferrer 2017! Richard (Otto) Taylor University of San Francisco Gonzaga University Colorado State University University of Washington Carlos Crawford Kyle Faulkner Jared Ramsauer Ryan Marchesano Jaime Caballero Jake Gammon Liam Maguire University of Colorado - Boulder Seattle University Liam Griste UC Berkeley Alberto Macias Miguel Mooney David Pack John Spencer Joshua Castrillon Xavier Stonehouse University of North Dakota Stanford University Seattle Pacific University Blake McCorkle Colorado State William Hobson Juan Carlos Meave Jonathan Garcia University Pueblo Webster University Cal Maritime Matthew Johnson Matthew Staker Christopher Hickman Washington University in St. Louis San Francisco State Nikolas Vedder University Vicente Juarez Pacific University Menlo College Liam Cammal Diego Espinoza Saint Mary's College University of Oregon Matthew Macie Nicolas Friscia Connor Martin Ricardo Reed CSU Sacramento David Garcia UC Santa Cruz Adam Gutierrez UC Davis Jacob Haupt LA Area Cal Poly: Pomona Sonoma State Roman Aguirre William Gravitt Maximiliano Ramirez Jacob Maybo Christopher Nares Aidan Clement Ben Evans Gerald Cruz UC Irvine Daniel Wehbe Jacob Yudiono Cal Poly: San Luis Cameron Attisha Santa Monica College Obispo Spencer Mishky Carlos Sanchez-Cabrera Spencer Lowe CSU Northridge Sean Whitty Thomas Parashos UC Santa Barbara Albert Rodrigo Thomas Rayner Claremont McKenna James Frey Michael Peterson Ryder Harmon Loyola Marymount Matthew Pins UC Los Angeles Guillermo Haro Sean Panado Andrew Lanzrath Nathan Tu Alex Dashwood Dario Gutierrez University of Redlands University of Northern Las Vegas Jacob Stewart Ronoel Rorman Woodbury University University of Arizona Gordon Palhegyi Northern Arizona University Darrel Broussard Pepperdine Fox McGill Richard Babcock Anthony Frazier Ryan Kenney Matthew Islas Antonio Landa Julio Galan Dominic Ferrari Diego Garcia Juan Letayf Luke Nelson CSU Channel Islands Rodney Thompson Cannon Birch Michael Rafferty Cal Lutheran University Grand Canyon University Dixie State University Nicholas Rhoades Tyler Whittaker Norman Tipton Arizona State University Southern Utah University Joseph Andrus Landon Yates University of Tulsa San Diego County Gianni Anfuso

John Paul the Great Southwestern College Catholic University Gregorio Gonzales John McMahon Cuyamaca College UC San Diego Alexander Konja SDSU Joseph Vechinski Grossmont College Tariq Thompson Alejandro Puffelis Robert Schattinger Leonardo Panetta Pedro Orso Nicholas Lee Mesa College Anton Turcich Dominic Zarella Jason Valentini Alexander Orestano Joshua Schroeder USD Richard Hamlin Nicholas Handy Luis Sanchez Evan Khalil Santino Ancira Douglas Hall Miles Brooke Bernardo Arellano Jonathan Brown Gabriel Camou-Martin del Campo Jake Connors David Celestino Augustin Cedeño Rodriguez Point Loma Nazarene Ahren Foreman Romin Talia Samuel Gonzales Anthony Cisneros Anthony Anderson Luciano Manotas May 2017 COLLEGE MAP Page 5

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017!

University of North Dakota William Hobson Marquette University Webster University William Baughman Matthew Staker Ryan Sidlo Holy Cross College Washington University in St. Louis Joseph Mikolaycik Nikolas Vedder Purdue University Koltin Seifert Boston College University of Notre Dame Trevor South Joseph Tanaka Nicolas Treviño Harvard College Ricardo Soto Stonehill College Hayden Ball Merrimack College Kevin Lopez

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Jonathan Trent Cox Fordham University Diego Eros U.S. Military Academy James Downey St. John's University Kevin McNamara NYU Max Rodriguez Rochester Inst. of Technology Alejandro Pullido Lopez Villanova University Noah DiNapoli Michael Ingraham La Salle University Rodrigo Martin del Campo Sanchez Nicholas Balkowski American University Brenner Jarrad Davidson College Ruben Fontes

Harding University University of Alabama Jonathan Lewis Andreas Padilla Tulane University Francesco Russo Brooks White University of Tulsa Gianni Anfuso Texas Christian University Jacob Taylor Riley Southern Methodist University Robert Thoeny

Ireland Mexico Mary Immaculate College Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey Cristopher Bernens Angel Guzman Marco Renteria Josue Lara Humberto Vega Francisco Velasco Sebastian Monraz

All college information is not necessarily definitive. Students were given the option not to participate. Any information given was given voluntarily. Special thanks to Diego Eros for his efforts in collecting college information. Page 6 CAMPUS LIFE May 2017 “Royals” and “Sweet Dreams” by OLP Hon- ors Choir, “Wade in the Water” by a combina- May the Fourth Be with You tion of the choirs, “Chicago” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” by Saints Symphonic Band, “The Flik Machine” and “Ballistic Brass” by Saints Jazz Band. It is Ms. Paige’s first year working in the music department as the choral and instru- mental director at Our Lady of Peace, and it is Ms. Au’s first year teaching as the director of instrumental music here at Saints. Both of these astounding mentors have already made a lasting impression on their school commu- nities. The event was made possible thanks to their efforts and the enthusiasm of the musi- cians of Saints and OLP. Undoubtedly, the force was with them. ➤ Deac Continued from Page 1 different challenges. I will not be sitting in a rocker! “ Deac doesn’t plan on wasting a moment during his “unscheduled days.” “I’m hoping that the extra free time will permit me to follow some of my long-term dreams,” he said. “I envision spending more time praying, enjoying my family and read- ing at the beach or anywhere for that matter. In addition, I would like to continue striving to master playing the piano, the banjo, and the The Star Wars Orchestra takes in the applause after a big finale. Photo courtesy of Bernadette Nguyen clarinet.” By Charles Smyth ('18) ing students from Francis Parker and San Di- Wars sound track. They performed several Deac also said that plans to do a lot more STAFF WRITER ego School of Creative and Performing Arts of his numbers, including “Princess Leia’s surfing. “Indeed, I’m eager to carve up some of the electrifying waves at Tourmaline and La Musical students recently dis- as well as professional musicians who were Theme,” “Imperial March,” “Forest Battle,” Jolla shores during the (school) week. Playing played their talents of galactic proportions at invited by Miss Paige. Other groups featured “Duel of the Fates,” and The Star Wars Theme hooky sounds fun!” the OLP and Saints Star Wars themed con- in the concert included Saints Band, Saints as the finale. This concert was momentous for Junior Mitchell Stoddard, one student im- cert. Our band director, Ms. Au, and OLP’s Jazz Band, OLP String Ensemble, OLP Lit- OLP’s VAPA department as it was the first of pacted by Dn. Hardick’s teaching career, was choral and instrumental director, Miss Paige, urgy Choir, and other choral and instrumental such a scale that OLP facilitated itself. The privileged to have him as a math teacher, intra- prepared their respective music groups to per- ensembles. This allowed for a diverse reper- joint symphonic performance, the finale, was mural referee, and Aquatic Sports instructor. form on Thursday, May 4th, the perfect date toire of musical styles and genres. Strings, the culminating event of the night. It featured “Deac has shown me what it means to be a for the appropriately titled concert, “May the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and vocals each participating act in a grand, chorus and Saintsman,” Stoddard said. “I will never forget Fourth Be with You.” filled OLP’s Event Center with the thunder- all, in a grand, cohesive piece. the ‘Marvelous’ way he fist bumps students in Students involved in the full orchestra ing, sweet sound of music from 6:00 P.M. to The other numbers included “Capriccio the hallway and shreds in Pacific Beach. I, like were exposed to a high level of profession- 9:00 PM. Espagnol” and “Viva La Vida” by the OLP those whom he has taught before, am forever alism as they collaborated with some very The OLP-Saints Symphony paid tribute string ensemble, “Lineage” and “Will the Cir- thankful to have known Deac.” talented musicians from San Diego, includ- to John Williams, who composed the Star cle Be Unbroken” by OLP’s Concert Choir, Lax Dawgs Become CIF Finalists By Joseph Mikolaycik ('17) SPORTS WRITER The St. Augustine Varsity Lacrosse team finished up a remarkable season recently. In fact, it was the best season for lacrosse in school history, as The “Dawg Pound” was able to go to the CIF Finals for the first time in school history. The team’s regular season got off to a great start with a 12-0 victory over the Valhalla Norsemen. Senior Jack Spencer led the way with five goals as the Saints cruised to victory. The regular season had its fair share of exciting matchups as well. The Saints took Patrick Henry to overtime twice and were able to pre- vail over the Patriots in both matchups, winning the games 8-7 and 7-6, respec- tively. After winning their first ever League title last year, the Saints were able to take home the banner once again this year. They clinched the League title with a decisive 10-2 win over Serra. The team’s overall chemistry is what led them to great success. The team coined the nickname, the “Dawg Pound” and were closely bonded throughout the whole season. The team was even able to have a day of fun and relaxation as they all went paintballing on one of their days off. Freshman Jack Page takes a shot on goal. Photo courtesy of Peter Dougherty The team also highly benefited from blew by Bonita Vista 11-5 to reach the Ultimately, the Saints were not able many talented underclassmen will re- senior leadership. Jack Spencer led the semifinals for only the second time to take home the championship. Despite turn. team with 29 goals and 18 assists through in school history. Last year, this was being up 2-1 at halftime, the Saints were Co-Captain Junior Chris Tanaka the season, and seniors Spencer Mishky where the Saints’ season ended. Not for not able to halt the Del Norte Night- commended the team saying, “Our boys and Ricky Reed were major contributors the Dawgs. They came out and feasted hawks’ comeback efforts. The Night- went out there and played their hearts as well. Mishky put up 19 goals and 10 on the Canyon Crest Ravens and came hawks stole a 5-3 victory and took home out, everyone here is super proud of assists and Reed added 14 goals to go away with a 10-4 victory. With the win, the title. Despite a tough loss, the Saints what we’ve been able to accomplish. along with another 10 assists. the Saintsmen were able to reach the CIF left it all on the field and made the whole We’ll miss the leadership of the seniors The Saints came into playoffs hun- Championship for the first time ever, a school community very proud. They but our Dawgs are ready to pick up the grier than ever. In the first round they truly special moment for the school. should look forward to next season as mantle and take it all next year.” May 2017 CAMPUS MINISTRY Page 7 SAVI (Student Ambassadors Visit Illinois) By Diego Eros ('17) STAFF WRITER On Thursday, April 6th, the latest set of “chosen ones” set off from Saint Au- gustine High School to the holy land of Chi- cago for their turn to attend this year’s SAVI gathering. As has become tradition at Saints, six students were nominated by faculty, staff, and SAVI alumni to attend the Student Au- gustinian Values Institute, a yearly gathering in which the ten Augustinian high schools of North America congregate to strengthen their religious communities. These six young men, Alec Stonehouse, Andrew Tran, Alejandro Penunuri, Rodrigo Quijano-Luna, Ben Leach, and Joey Rougas were nominated to spend four days at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, Illinois, interacting with the other Augustinian representatives. The purpose of the Student Augustin- ian Values Institute is to help young men and women come together to develop the perfect Augustinian community and to discuss how to employ most effectively the core values emphasized in St. Augustine’s teachings. The directly educational part of the gathering con- sists of speeches from Augustinian representa- SAVI sophomores stop for a snapshot in the heart of Chicago. Photo courtesy of Campus Ministry tives from around the world and leaders from teractions between the fifty-eight school rep- form of a massive food and household item tour of urban Chicago. within our own growing community. These resentatives play the largest role in crafting drive for low income families, in which stu- “The trip to Chicago was amazing. The speeches and group seminars largely focus the SAVI experience. Another goal of the reli- dents from every school took part. The drive skyline was astounding, the food, especially on Unitas, Veritas, and Caritas, along with gious convention is to create connections and was sponsored by an organization called the pizza, was incredible, and all the modern the other values of the Augustinian commu- strengthen the nation-wide Augustinian com- SHARE Family and Community Services that art in Millennium Park was super cool,” Alec nity. However, the four-day-long meeting is munity. Discussion between the representa- helps fund community service events for low Stonehouse said about his sightseeing experi- not just another day in class, and the students tives is strongly encouraged, and the students income families and others in need. After the ence. make plenty of time for their own enjoyment often return home with new perspectives on service trip, the Saintsmen headed off to the Every Saintsman who attended the reli- as well as to reinforce their faith. how to be leaders in their community. This great state of Indiana for Mass and a Stations gious getaway came home with a different “Getting to meet people from these high kind of one-on-one interaction between stu- of the Cross ceremony to finish their travels story and a different experience, but all re- schools opened my eyes to the face of Christ, dents is spurred on by the collective meetings with some religious contemplation. turned in agreement that next year’s Sopho- and how He can be present among all of us held at SAVI and the joint service project that The group of six made sure to devote mores should wait with bated breath for the despite our geographical differences,” said occurs at the end. some time to exploring the surrounding area announcement of the next SAVI pilgrims. Sophomore Joey Rougas. The communal in- This year, that service trip came in the during their stay, which involved an enjoyable Final Homily in Dougherty Gym Delivered by Deacon Hardick on April 5, 2017 Funds Raised for This old gym is just a building! It is The gym was nearing completion in made from brick and steel and wood. 1951 when Fr. Bob Gavotto and Fr. John Hogar Infantil in the The bleachers always creek and the floor Keller as 14-year-old freshmen stepped seems to be sinking. It really is just an old onto this campus for the first time. They 2016-2017 School Year building! graduated in 1955. It was their gym for Nonetheless, this old building has ex- four years as it was mine from 1953 until perienced many shining moments. It is I graduated in 1957. Today we say fare- a warehouse of innumerable memories well to this building every Saintsman un- Potato $680 and it could tell countless stories about deniably cherishes! the lives of almost every young Saints- Today, also, is the last time we will be Sales man. For decades, over two hundred ban- privileged to celebrate holy Mass here in ners cast shadows of champions over its Dougherty Gymnasium. Donut $1,897 hardwood floor. I truly wonder if we can capture If we listened very carefully I’ll bet we sixty-five years of the excitement, the Sales could still hear echoes and sounds from drama, the wonder and the magic Dough- the past: cheers from the Pit, music from erty Gym holds in our minds and in our No Shave $2,929 the Saints band, yelling from the cheer- hearts? I doubt it is possible to evalu- leaders, songs sung at Mass by our stu- ate its importance, its significance, its November dent choir, even the always clever daily impact on the physical and educational announcements, and most especially, lives of each of us. Golf $650 voices of priests proclaiming the solemn My friend Tom Graciano, class of words of consecration. 1968, wrote to me saying, “The gym was Team Over the years this edifice has -pre our church where we celebrated our one- sented us with exceptional and time ness with God in the Mass. It was the one Student Poll $2,765 honored events: fun freshmen overnight place on campus that symbolized home retreats, absolutely crazy and totally away from home.” Workers insane rallies, slightly scary freshmen To my students I posed [the] question: dance lessons, contemplative prayer “Why should we be excited about having Grilled Cheese $2,363 services, dynamic historic basketball a new community center?” My students games, grueling wrestling matches, wild responded, “It will be a great place to Sales volleyball games and somewhat geno- create new memories and events. An op- cidal intramural games, notably spine- portunity to build a new culture and ex- chilling dodgeball games in which every periences. To create a new form of broth- March Madness $4,566 player tried his hardest to murder his erhood.” best friend! I am excited for the new traditions Tournament Our little gymnasium is dear to the to come. It will be wonderful and a great hearts of every Saintsman. It is a place part of the Saints community. It’s going Mr. Linville's $506 where the Pit was born. It is a place where to be fun. I am excited and I can’t wait! we prayed and worshiped and celebrated I believe that the new community Fundraiser Junior Ring and Baccalaureate Masses. center will educate and enrich the lives And it is a place where we all sang our fa- of many Saintsmen and enhance their David Pack's $850 vorite songs, The Fight Song, “When the futures. The opportunities for new tradi- Saints Go Marching In,” and our beloved tions are endless. You and I only need to Cook-Off Alma Mater. dream a little, since we have such won- Interestingly, the construction of derful traditions to build upon. It will be Miscellaneous $368 Dougherty Gym began in 1950 and was up to each of us to invent new ways to ex- completed in 1951. It was named in honor press and live out the Augustinian values of the Augustinian Provincial of the Prov- of community, truth and love. TOTAL $17,574 ince of St. Thomas of Villanova in Penn- Our most valuable tradition is the sylvania, Fr. Joseph Dougherty O.S.A. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and it happens SEE Homily, pg. 8 Page 8 CAMPUS LIFE May 2017 ➤ Homily Stage Set for New Construction Continued from Page 7 here each week. During the Mass, we ex- By Aidan Dougherty ('18) perience the most solemn and reverent STAFF WRITER celebration of Christ’s passion and death. July 17, 2017 will mark the Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Who- ever comes to me will never be hungry beginning of another construction project again. Whoever believes in me will never on the Saints campus. The project entails be thirsty…whoever eats my flesh and a renovation of Dougherty Gymnasium, drinks my blood will never die.” We be- transforming it into two new facilities, lieve Christ’s flesh is true food, his blood a performing arts center and brand new is true drink. During this sacred ceremo- weight room. ny, we receive food and strength for our The new state-of-the-art theater will journey through life. seat four hundred people with half of the It is here in this old gym that we walk seats on the floor level and the other half on holy ground. As we prepare our hearts to celebrate The Last Supper on Holy rising towards the back. All seating will Thursday, the passion and death of Jesus look up towards a raised stage where gen- on Good Friday and his glorious Resur- erations of Saintsmen will perform their rection on Easter Sunday, let us remem- plays and music along with the many ber that during these forty days of Lent, other activities. Attention to detail was God calls us from death to life, from dark- very important in developing plans for ness to light, and from sin to forgiveness. the performing arts center. For example, Through our acts of prayer, fasting staggered seating of varied widths will al- and almsgiving, our Lord promises to low for good sight lines, making the stage heal the eyes of our hearts so that we can recognize his real presence in other clearly visible from anywhere in the the- people. ater. So, we rejoice because we are blessed The new theater space will include a with remarkable new beginnings with workshop for theater crew. The workshop hearts cleansed and refreshed by our will provide the space and the tools nec- Lenten sacrifices, hearts overflowing essary for set designers to create amazing with the hope and joy of Christ’s Resur- sets and to transform the stage. For the This is one of the first renderings of the upcoming theater. rection and with an extraordinary new theater tech crew, a sound and lighting Augustinian community center. booth will be built up above the seating It seems fitting to close with words The space will be gutted and made into dollar construction project will be com- from our Alma Mater sung here by each and stage. two dividable dressing rooms which will pleted in late April 2018, and by this time of you many times. Saintsmen never for- The weight room we have now has double as a large classroom, making it a next year we will have a new theater and get, “as the twilight shadows gather out served our school well for decades, but it multipurpose space. weight room. upon the campus green” that as authen- will receive well deserved upgrades. Ex- Along with new purposes, the build- “We realize that if we get this done, tic “loyal sons of St. Augustine,” your feet panded weight facilities will be more spa- ing will also have a new name. The honor and get this done right, for many years to have left memorable footprints here, and cious with updated equipment. of naming this facility was given to a gen- come it’s going to be pretty nice around what you achieved has left remarkable A new classroom for the music pro- erous donor; the name of that donor is yet here,” Mr. Hearn said. echoes reverberating in this treasured gram will replace the locker rooms cur- to be revealed. hall. rently located in Dougherty Gymnasium. If all goes as planned, this 9.5 million This homily was edited for space. Fr. Menegatti Leaves His Mark By Sebastian Larson Moreno ('18) for all four grade levels. After a year he In regards to his initiative with the assignment from his provincial, STAFF WRITER expanded his role in our community to creation of the spiritual leadership Fr. Kevin Mullins. Still, he says that he include teaching. He undertook teach- course and innovative retreats, Fr. Mark looks forward to the future and what- Fr. Mark Menegatti, OSA has ing freshman speech classes during said, “I always looked for creative op- ever new opportunities it may bring. played an influential role in shaping the Intersession in his first year, and will portunities in our school. Looking at a Fr. Mark mentioned an interest in the Saints community. Unfortunately, Fr. have taught four graduating classes dur- variety of different facilities, switching fields of Prison or College ministry as Mark will be leaving his current posi- ing his tenure at Saints. Not only did it up, enhancing the Augustinian ele- the next step of his ministry. tion as Director of Retreats and Ministry Fr. Mark enlighten freshmen about the ments so that students are literate in our To remain connected with with the culmination of this year. finer points of public speaking, he also Augustinian values.” Fr. Mark, regardless of where the Spirit He began his career at Saints in 2013 later began the spiritual leadership As of the time of publication, takes him, follow him on Instagram working with Fr. Kirk in the campus course for seniors. Fr. Mark has not received his next @friarfriend. ministry office as Director of Retreats

Senior Superlatives

Based on the input of their peers, these seniors are most likely to...

Be Canonized a Saint...... Chris Bernens Have his Charm Backfire on him in College...... JT Cox Have a video go viral...... Diego Garcia and Thomas Rayner

Be the Next Mark Zuckerburg...... Trevor South Get an Ugly Saints Tattoo...... Joseph Mikolaycik

Accidentally Drive to Saints Instead of College...... Joseph Andrus

Be Drowned by a Protein Shake...... Jacob Yudiono Have his own Reality TV Show...... Gabriel Camou Have an interesting reason for a referral...... Cameron Attisha

Live at Home Forever...... Daniel Wehbe Beat Mr. Osberg in a Wrestling Match...... Jonathan Lewis