April 2019 Read Across America the Leprechaun Gold by Mikaela Leeser
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The Leprechaun G ld A student publication of St. Vincent - St. Mary High School Akron, Ohio April 3, 2019 Vol. XLVIII * Issue No. 5 Championship State of Mind By Ada Wyszynski points. Rounding out the scoring were freshman Lanae Riley and fter an exhilarating region- sophomores Dream Cherry and Aal final game against Poland Tezjah Brooks, who had two points Seminary, The St. Vincent-St. Mary each. Girls Basketball team beat the Bull- dogs 56-46 and punched their tick- The Lady Irish played one of the et to the state tournament. The girls toughest schedules this season. played in the state semifinal game Despite beginning the season with against number one ranked, Day- a record of 2-5, the girls still man- ton Carroll on Thursday, March 14. aged to accomplish a State semifinal Unfortunately, after putting up a appearance. fight, the girls lost 57-38. Carroll The varsity team, led by Coach Car- made it hard for STVM’s big girls ley Whitney (VM07), includes se- to touch the ball. niors Paige Boggs. Maria Dobson, Jada Haines. Sydney Korinek, Au- Senior Maria Dobson led the Lady brie Marsh, Samaria Murry, Mck- Irish on the court with 10 points, enzie Moss, and Sophia Williams. two steals and one block. Behind Dobson were freshmen Annie Wat- The St. Vincent-St. Mary commu- son who scored 7 points, senior nity is proud of the Lady Irish for Aubrie Marsh with 6 points, senior this accomplishment and can’t wait Sophia Williams adding 4 points, to see how far the girls will go next and senior Mackenzie Moss had 3 season. Photos by STVM Athletics Hoop there it is: Boys place second in Division I State Finals By Cadence Dangerfield and Maria Van- title. In the first game on Friday, March 22, basketball team as they fought hard for the Devere the boys faced Olentangy Liberty, a school state title. However, undefeated Moeller not far from their home, and won 58 to High School took the division one title for he St. Vincent - St. Mary’s Boys bas- 59. This win pushed the Fighting Irish the second year in a row. The boys pushed Tketball team traveled to Columbus onto Saturday’s game against Cincinna- themselves harder this season as they went on the weekend of March 22 in the fourth ti Moeller High School. Saturday, March up against D1 schools and made it all the straight year at state, fighting for the state 23, proved to be a trying time for the boys way to Columbus. Thank you to the boys for working so hard to compete this year, and a special thanks goes out to the senior team members. You all have done amazing these four years in helping get the Fighting Irish to the finish line. Also, thank you to the cheerleaders for supporting these boys in each of their games. Photo by Cleveland.com Photo by M. Morse Page 2 News 3 April 2019 Read Across America The Leprechaun Gold By Mikaela Leeser St. Vincent - St. Mary High School n March 2, St. Vincent - St. Mary, along 15 N. Maple Street Owith educational facilities throughout Akron, OH 44303 the nation, celebrated the love of reading. Read Across America Day takes place on the On the web: www.stvm.com birthday of one of the most legendary authors in history, Dr. Seuss, but it’s meant to cele- ADVISOR brate all authors and all books that we cherish Ms. Meghan Dannemiller VM12 throughout our lives. their study halls. Also in Photo by M. Leeser CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF the LRC, students could Grace Dubravetz VM19 On this day, many activities took place around fill out a raffle ticket for the chance to win Cadence Dangerfield VM19 the school. Between classes, seniors had the one of many fun prizes, including Chipotle chance to read a quote or passage from their CONTRIBUTING EDITORS gift cards and signed novels. Mrs. Bradley’s favorite books. In the Learning Resource 7th period class had the opportunity to read Chloe Feezel VM19 Center, Mrs. Drumm helped students use a Mikaela Leeser VM19 to the students at St. Vincent de Paul grade Parker Police VM19 wide selection of scrapbooking supplies to school. Each student was assigned a grade to Maria VanDevere VM19 create colorful and unique bookmarks during read a book and do an activity with. Then, STAFF REPORTERS each STVM student read one-on-one to a pre-k or kindergartener and then to a first or VM19: Rhiannan Stams second grader. Darius Cone Ada Wysznski Antoinette DiFeo Who do you have to thank for this fun day? Giuseppe DiFeo VM20: Well, the teachers involved with planning it Alex Palmer Gabriel Hamilton were Mrs. Bradley, Miss Diamond, Mrs. Gorr, Madalyn Morse Ben Rosenfeld Mrs. Drumm, Mrs. Fram, Mrs. Miller, and Dalen Peeks Mrs. Singleton, and the entire English depart- Alex Philip VM21: ment. Read Across America Day was a huge Morgan Pulling Emily Bame success and a wonderful chance to celebrate Sam Showalter Aaron Bush Photo by C. Bradley literature. Matt Sollenberger Abby Minear TheMay Irish the road Prayer rise Band and Irish dancers take on Chicago to meet you, May the wind be St. Patrick’s Day parade By Chloe Feezel and Maria VanDevere always at your back, May the sun shine n Saturday, March 17th, St. Vin- warm upon your face. Ocent- St. Mary’s Marching Band May the rains fall and Irish dancers brought the Irish spir- soft upon your fields. it to Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. And, until we meet again, After hours of practicing, the marching May God hold you in the band and Irish dancers performed long Hollow of His hand. the parade route of the Windy City. The Leprechaun Gold is published throughout the year for the students In addition to the parade, the trip also of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. included many fun activities. From Letters to the editor are encouraged, shopping at Navy Pier, to eating at provided they do not contain unique restaurants like Bubba Gump Photo by STVM.com disruptive material to the educational Shrimp Company, to seeing the musical Hamilton; Chicago was full of process, and that they are signed. unforgettable experiences. This was the second time the band has performed in the Chicago This paper reserves the right to edit St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Irish have also performed at Walt Disney World in Orlando, submitted material for length. Florida, New York City, New York, and Cincinnati, Ohio. 3 April 2019 Updates Page 3 Marianist LIFE Spotlight All-City Musical and by volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club at By Abby Minear her home parish, St. Francis de Sales. atie Morber, a senior LIFE “My favorite part of being a Marianist LIFE leader is definitely all team member, works to help K the relationships I’ve been able to build with other students. There our school to be rooted in Christ are so many people I wouldn’t have gotten to know so well without and build a Christian communi- this experience,” Katie says. Next year Katie will be attending the ty. When she isn’t in school keep- University of Dayton and will be in the Discover the Arts program. ing up with her schedule of both AP and CP classes, she keeps herself busy with after school ac- Marianist Charism of the Month tivities. She is a member of Na- tional Honor Society, Mu Alpha The Marianist Family is distinguished by certain charisms, or Theta, and she is president of the gifts given by God for the benefit of the Christian community. International Thespian Society. These charisms guide all Marianist ministries and programs: Outside of school, Katie rep- resents St. Vincent - St. Mary in People of faith. our community by participating • As spiritual individuals, Marianist carry out God’s will in Photo by C. Dangerfield in the Akron their service to others. Club Updates Student Council’s Corner By Emily Bame and Abby Minear By Abby Minear and Guest Reporter Paris Motley s usual, so much is happening here at St. Vincent - St. Mary elcome back! Here are a few of the fun things we have AHigh School. With over 40 clubs and orgamizations, there is Wrecently been working on: always something to do. • Our Black History Month assembly and lunch experience were a huge success thanks to the help of Ms. Bush, who or- • Yoga Club is STVM’s newest club addition. (Students are ganized the prepartaion of the delicious food with the help of practicing Shavasana in the photograph below.) Multicultural Club. In the photo below, Nichelle Moseley awes • Language Clubs will be attending the upcoming Film Slam the school with her rendition of the Black National Anthum. at Tower City in Cleveland. • Winter Formal was a night full of fun and dancing with • After a senior class vote, The Prom Committee announced friends. If you missed out this year, we will be back and better “Viva Las Vegas” as the theme for the 2019 prom. If you than ever next year. would like to join the committe, contact Ms. Dannemiller • Student Council is partnering with ATC for their cornhole for more information. tournament Sunday March 31st. Come see Mr. Corbett if you are • Film Club is planning a student made film festival for April, interested in signing up. pending enough submissions. • The Talent Show is coming up on Friday April 12. Fill out the google form and permission slip on classroom by March 29 if you would like to participate.