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the ugustiniAn “Tolle Lege” IssueA I September-October 2011 Saint Augustine High School New Teachers Saints Pulls Last Minute on the Block By Michael Infantine ('12) Victory Against Eastlake STAFF WRITER This year Mr. Smith enters the lair of Sensei, more commonly known as “the Dojo” (that’s room 220 for you Freshmen). Although you’ve probably never seen him before, Mr. Smith isn’t actually new to Saints. Born and raised in San Diego, Mr. Smith is a Saints grad of the class of 1966. “I really enjoyed my time at Saints,” he said. “I loved the camaraderie, and I had some teachers who made a big impact on me.” In fact, this isn’t even Mr. Smith’s first year as a teacher at Saints. He taught at Saints for the first 20 years of his 42-year teaching career (from 1969-1989) before teaching in the public school system for the remaining 22 years (1989-2001). “I’m blessed to be back,” said Mr. Smith. “It’s great to be part of a school whose values SEE New Teachers, pg. 2 In This Issue

Get a Date to HC...... Pg. 2 Blackout...... Pg. 2 Turtle Diet...... Pg. 3 In Search of...... Pg. 4 Seamus McMorrow ('12) beats the clock to put Saints ahead of Eastlake 21-20. (Photo Credit. Bill Hill) Cell Phone Policy...... Pg. 4 Beards of the Past.....Pg. 4 By Anthony Tangredi ('12) The Saints played their best game of score to 13-3. At halftime, the players were STAFF WRITER the year so far, culminating in an unbeliev- rallied together by Seniors Aaron Ander- Meet Princess Fiona..Pg. 5 able fourth quarter comeback to steal the son, Daniel Farias, and Joe Kennedy. “The Football Hell Week...... Pg. 6 Last Friday Saints continued win 21-20. Saints knew that they had the offense needed to put points on the board their winning streak to keep their talent needed to match up with Eastlake. and the defense had to continue holding Advice Column...... Pg. 6 record a perfect 5-0. The Saints cruised Their offensive has averaged an outstand- Eastlake to a short lead,” said Senior quar- Remembering 9/11....Pg. 7 through their first four games receiving no ing 40 points a game. Having only given terback Joe Kennedy. That is exactly what Teachers and FB...... Pg. 7 challenges from Carlsbad, Hoover, Mater up an average of 5 points per game, they happened as the Saints defense held the Dei, and La Jolla. After a bye-week that were not worried about defense either. Titans and gave Seamus McMorrow two Fainting Freshman...... Pg. 8 allowed Saints two weeks to practice, the The game wasn’t looking too good field goal opportunities, which he used to team had to play Div. I defending Cham- for Saints as they quickly fell behind 13-0 bring the score to 13-6. Eastlake answered pions, the Eastlake Titans. The week prior, entering halftime. Senior Seamus McMor- with a touchdown to widen the lead to the Titans had lost to our rival Cathedral row had missed a 53 yard field goal in the Catholic Dons 26-7. second quarter that would have brought the SEE Eastlake Game, pg. 6 Saintsmen Attend World Youth Day in Madrid By Joe McCabe ('13) and Language barriers were a small but Xavier Redondo ('13) comical issue. We were a motley crew with various levels of Spanish-speaking ability: I saw the some fluent in Spanish, some with a few pope! years of it, and others with absolutely none (Mr. Coffey). Simple phrases were hard for “ESTA ES La Juventud Del Papa! ESTA some. On one occasion, Jerry Provencher ES...” this was just one of the chants heard all asked a bartender “Tu es un baño?” (“Are around Madrid as we, along with two million you a bathroom?”) However, once we were other Catholic youths from around the world, at Mass, language was not an issue; we knew prepared to meet Pope Benedict. For most of what was going on and we felt God’s presence us Saintsmen on this trip, this was our first immediately. time in a foreign country. As we traveled around Spain, we found World Youth Day (WYD) was created by that our classes here at Saints often came Pope John Paul II as an inclusive gathering in handy, and I don’t only mean Spanish. of youth from around the world. Different Knowing French was also useful, allowing languages and cultures collide and harmonize us to communicate with people from around in faith in the single week of WYD that occurs the world. And for those who took it, AP Art every 2-3 years. Youth overflow into the city History helped to more fully appreciate the for various events. The week is centered Gothic and Romanesque architecture. around our Catholic faith, but it is also about Along our travels throughout Spain we the people you meet, and the cultures you stayed in various Augustinian monasteries. experience. The theme for this year’s event We were welcomed with open arms by Mr. Coffey goes for some alone time on the staircase as the rest pose for their was “firmes in la fe” (firm in the faith). SEE WYD, pg. 8 group photo. Photo Credit: Bro. Mark Menegatti OSA Page 2 CAMPUS LIFE September-October 2011 How To Ask A Girl To Homecoming By Jason Mapa ('13) EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “WILL U GO 2 HOME- COMING WITH ME???” “….. no.” If you’ve received this re- sponse, chances are you’re going about by the wrong methods. As all men have realized, Saintsmen are aware of the fact that women are a beautiful enigma. Try as we might to discern their inner thoughts, we often fail mis- erably. For example, Homecoming is a rite of passage for all high school students. However, sometimes when it comes to asking that special someone, we falter. As the fellow from the first sentence quickly realized, a text message is not the ideal method to ask a girl. Therefore, the question arises, “What is the ideal method to ask a girl?” There happens to be no definite answer to this question, as the girl and circumstance dictate your actions. Though there are numerous possible methods, it is painfully ob- vious that a text message will result in a higher chance of failure. According to our OLP source, Myléne Macias ('13), a phone call is acceptable and is certainly better than a text message. This gives the impression that you thought about it longer and that you are not afraid to talk freely with her. However, if you had the option to ask her in person, you are highly advised to do so. The eye contact will make a huge difference Michael Cali ('13) dresses as a turkey to show Madeline Robertson of Mater Dei ('15) that he really wants her to go with him and make the whole experience feel more per- to homecoming. Atta boy, Michael. Show us how it's done. Photo Credit: Aaron Balin ('14) sonal. For those who ask the question, “Does Skype count for real life?”, the answer is no. The Augustinian has also received infor- is to be standing underneath her window only ing the word, “homecoming” written on his While it is personal, there are certain aspects mation confirming the fact that girls enjoy for her to not be there and have her dad come friends’ shirts. Also, Saintsman Joe Sampson that can prove to be a hindrance. For example, creativity. Rather than simply ask her, it might greet you with a shotgun. If your plan goes (’13) gave his girlfriend a fish bowl with a you might be in the middle of asking her when be a more memorable experience for both of perfectly, though, you are left with a memo- note that said, “You’re the only fish in the sea your video dies, and all she heard was, “Will you if you were to arrange something special. rable experience. For example, Derek Price for me,” and asked her to homecoming. you please go?” She might take this as an in- However, one has to be careful when dabbling (’12) asked his girlfriend to homecoming dur- While going the extra mile is nice, it is sult and then refuse to ever speak to you again. in this fine art. The last thing you would want ing the 8th grade visitation assembly by hav- SEE HC Date, pg. 8

➤ New Teachers studied art at SDSU and also taught there in Continued from Page 1 the college of extended studies. He now has One Month Since the are my values. Saints is in my blood.” his own studio, which he opened in 1997, Since returning to Saints, Mr. Smith where he teaches ceramics. Although this is has noticed some changes in the school, technically his first year teaching at Saints, this Great S.D. Blackout: particularly in the student body. is not Mr. Kouta’s first year being involved “One thing I’ve noticed is that the with the school. He has actually known Mrs. students are more overtly polite. They’ll say Carson for several years, helping her out with Ah, the Memories! ‘hello’ or ‘good morning’ as I walk by. The various projects here and there over the past By Michael McRoskey ('13) students also seem to be busier and more few years. This year, Mrs. Carson contacted STAFF WRITER involved.” Mr. Kouta and asked him if he wanted to help St. Augustine did his home- This year, Mr. Smith is teaching block 1 her with a ceramics class, and he now teaches work by candlelight, and so did U.S. History, which he says is “going very it two blocks. Saintsmen on that fateful day. The San Diego well.” At home, Mr. Smith likes to cook and “They made me wear the beanie [for Blackout of 2011 lasted nearly 15 hours and is kept busy with five grandchildren. He likes Freshman Welcome Week] but I’ve basically affected about 5 million people. to exercise and enjoys periodic international been with the school for three years.” It all began when a high-transmission travels with his wife. Though really a seasoned veteran, Mr. voltage line connecting Arizona to Southern Our second new teacher this year can Kouta is enjoying his “first” few weeks at California failed, triggering several other be found in the art room. The man behind Saints. “It’s great!” he says. “The staff power stations to fail as well. All AC, lights, Downtown San Diego during the blackout. the clay is Mr. Kouta, who teaches blocks is wonderful, and Mrs. Carson has been and computers were essentially unplugged Photo Credit: Jason Mapa ('13) 1 and 2 of Ceramics. Mr. Kouta was born unbelievably helpful.” Mr. Kouta also has for the night. Traffic was at its worst in years and raised in Japan. He moved to the United high regards for the students. “The kids are prepared.” around the county and some found them- States when he was 20, and has lived in San great. I really love the camaraderie that they “Saints conducts regular emergency plan- selves stranded without gas or trapped in Diego ever since. have. Everyone’s so close, and they’re all ning meetings to prepare for events such as parking garages or elevators. Most people “My favorite thing about San Diego has really nice.” the fires of 2003 and 2007, as well as emer- received power by morning but experienced got to be the weather,” he says. Mr. Kouta often works with the students gencies like this,” Mr. Horne said. a night of complete darkness. Mr. Kouta’s main artistic influence was one-on-one, saying, “Each student has their He was even on the radio and Twitter Several people, including myself, were his father. “My dad was a painter, so that’s own talents, so it’s important to develop their that Thursday night to let parents and stu- worried at first because they thought that what really got me started with art.” He individual strengths.” dents know of the cancellation of school the Southern California was the victim of a ter- next day. “We received several calls the next rorist attack. Though the officials confirmed morning, however, from parents wanting to the opposite, the conditions were ripe for an verify what they had heard from their son. Mr. attack so close to the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Horne added that in the future, we need to im- Amazingly, the night went smoothly with no prove the promotion of Twitter to our parents. major incidents of looting or serious injury. (If you or your parents want to follow the offi- So what did everyone do that night? cial Saints Twitter account, find @saints info From the people I talked to, I found that most and subscribe. The school website also posts had spent more time with their families than updates and the daily announcements if you they would have otherwise. Several students need them.) played cards while others had neighborhood School was cancelled due to a lack of run- picnics and barbecues. In addition to that, the ning water and the cancellation of all San Di- blackout cut the cord on nearly everyone's ego public schools that Friday. Regarding the Internet. This gave most people a chance to timing of his decision to cancel school, Mr. spend more time outdoors and less time on Horne said that “when there are sharks in the the computer. I especially loved it because it water, don't swim alone.” gave me the chance to see the stars without Among the tragedies of the blackout was any light pollution. This was a once-in-a- the outage of the scoreboard during the JV lifetime chance, and we probably won't have football game and the inability for Saintsmen any disasters on this scale until December of to turn in their homework. 2012. It’s no surprise that this came as a shock to In case such an emergency should happen Mr. Smith's faculty photo from the 1979 Saints Yearbook. again, Mr. Horne says Saints is “absolutely SEE Blackout, pg. 4 September-October 2011 CAMPUS LIFE Page 3 A Brief Look at the Saints Budget Turtle Shop By Neil Rens ('12) CAMPUS LIFE Trims the EDITOR Do you ever wonder Fat where your tuition goes? By Alex Danilowicz ('15) Probably not, but your parents STAFF WRITER do. This year, parents pay over The yogurts are coming! The $13,000 per Saintsman. Over the yogurts are coming! It’s a health last decade, tuition has been in- revolution. There are a number creasing by at least 6% each year. of new, healthy items being sold here right at Although recently the rate has Saint Augustine’s own Turtle Shop. dropped down to 6%, the tuition Still trying to impress that OLP is still rising quickly. At this rate, Cheerleader? Maybe you can start by eating within five years, the tuition will better. Although those new healthy food items have increased by almost $5,000 for sale at the Turtle Shop won’t give you a (refer to chart) and in fifteen years six-pack overnight, they’ll set you on track to the tuition will have more than a healthier lifestyle. doubled. One must keep in mind Let’s face it, we all love snacking. Now its that inflation (which averages lunchtime, and you have a decision to make. around 2%) makes these costs The Homerun Burger from Ted’s or the new, more bearable. Mr. Chipp, the Ex- healthy Greek Yogurt sold at the Turtle Shop. ecutive Director of Finance and Facilities, Saints too must service its debt. serve enrollment and the legacy of Saints.” You can only choose one. The Homerun assures us that financial aid will increase In addition to the broad breakdown of The next phases call for building a new Burger has upwards of 550 calories, 27 at the same rate of tuition. Initially, this is the budget, Mr. Chipp revealed that the gym/multi-purpose facility, theatre, and ath- grams of fat, and 976 milligrams of sodium. reassuring. However, a closer looks reveals school spends roughly $700,000 each year letic field. Due to the projected costs, the Two Homerun Burgers and you have your that even if tuition grants match the increase on athletics and student activities. This cov- construction is expected to be done in mul- daily value of sodium! The healthier option, in tuition (by percentage), parents will still ers a wide range of things including extra- tiple phases over time. yogurt, has about 137 calories and 0 grams of have to pay more each year. Why is the cirriculars, the ASB, and sports. The only While the next phase of the new cam- fat. It has calcium and protein to keep your tuition increasing so much? Saints has big activity that brings in a substantial amount pus calls for moving the football field, the bones and teeth nice and strong. Oh, but it’s plans for the future of the school and still of money is football. However, this source administration has decided to invest in only one hamburger. Yes, but imagine if you needs to pay the bill from its previous en- of income does not offset the total cost of a turf field now. The artificial grass will had something healthy to eat everyday. Think deavors. athletics and student activities. cost upwards of $900,000, an investment how good you would feel! Currently, tuition and fees revenue Starting in 2007, Saints took out a thir- that will pay for itself in nine to ten years What is really in a fast-food hamburger? amounts to a little over $10.1 million each ty-year loan to build the new buildings and through utilities and maintenance savings. It comes from a black and white animal that year. Yet, operational expenses total $11.2 renovate the campus. Through fundraisers That means that the school does not ex- moos, surely (at least, we hope), but before million. The difference is made up by do- and tuition this loan is slowly being paid. pect to start the new field construction for being slapped on the grill what is really being nations to tuition grants and scholarships However, in a few years the school will at least another decade. Otherwise, they stuffed into that patty? You know your body as well as investments, bookstore revenue, build a new gym and theater, resulting in an- would take a loss on the artificial turf field. better than anyone else. So let me ask, does kitchen revenue, and athletic income. Fac- other large loan. Why should Saints spend Mr. Chipp and his associates have devised a your stomach ever hurt after eating a bunch ulty and staff compensation (which includes so much money and take on the hefty debt clever method for paying for the new turf. of junk food? If the answer is yes, then your salaries, taxes, and benefits) nets 57.6% of just for new buildings and a new gym? Af- They do not want to take on another loan body is screaming, “Hey, give me something the budget. That leaves 16.8% for facilities ter all, the current gym is still structurally but they also want to avoid draining their healthy and easier to digest.” Try to change operations (repairs, maintenance, custodial, sound and houses an irreplaceable nostal- reserves. Instead, they are effectively taking and maybe next time order something healthy. utilities) and 14.8% for tuition grants and gia. “We have to stay competitive,” says a loan from themselves. Over eight years, When deciding on which vending machine to scholarships. The remaining 6.1% is used Mr. Chipp. “In 2007 it was really important the school will pay itself back with interest. choose, don’t slam your $1.25 into the one to build the loan interest on the Mendel and that we match Cathedral and Mater Dei’s Villanova Halls. Just like the government, appeal. We had to update the campus to pre- SEE Spending, pg. 4 SEE Turtle, pg. 8 Saintsman of the Issue: Jason Bilger By Ryan Tweed ('12) on spirit, dedication, and abil- STAFF WRITER ity to do pushups.”

It is with great pleasure Tweed: “What has been that I award the coveted your most memorable moment “Saintsman of the Issue” to none at Saints?” other than the Jason Bilger. You may recognize him as the Saints- Jason Bilger: “Last year’s man seen gallivanting around cam- Holy Bowl, when we beat Ca- pus or Mesa College in the recently thedral 28-21. Being able to resurrected Halo Joe costume. In be a part of that was definitely case you still don’t know who he one of the top 10 moments of is, just look for the tall kid with my life. Everyday is a really freckles. Don’t call the fire depart- special moment when you’re ment when you see his hair, that’s a part of the Saints Experience its natural color. like I am with Halo Joe.” If you STILL don’t know who he is then turn on PPR and you will Tweed: “I’m going to do probably see him with at least one my best to put as much pres- attractive girl on his arm. That’s just sure on you as possible here, how Bilger lives his life. who is your favorite teacher at Over the course of the school Photo Credit: Alec Payne ('12) Saints and why?” year thus far, we have seen a side of Jason Bilger that not many people know. He has Jason Bilger: “Mr. Inzunza is my fa- Jason Bilger: “Well, originally shown himself to be an eloquent states- Jason Bilger: “I first heard about it on vorite teacher at Saints because he is so it was supposed to be you or Mason man, TV anchor, and gentleman who Facebook. When I took the opportunity to supportive of all Saintsmen, past and pres- Brown, but I stepped up and took it on knows how to comport himself during an apply for it, they told me I was going to ent. He is definitely the biggest follower myself. I don’t need people to help me; interview. be the PPR “Airborne Idol” for Week 2. and leader of the Saints Experience; he I’m used to doing things by myself, The season had not even started yet! I got makes sure that everyone feels like they like PPR and Halo Joe.” Tweed: “Why do you think that you to cover one game as a PPR Reporter and belong at Saints and he doesn’t discrimi- are the Saintsman of the Issue?” learn the basics of news casting and broad- nate against any Saintsmen. He is what it Tweed: “Are the rumors true that casting, I got to experience first hand how means to be a true Saintsman. He is also you are going to be retiring the large Jason Bilger: “How could I not be stressful and time consuming it is. It was a my biggest fan. I want to thank him for all plastic head?” Saintsman of the Issue? Personally, I think very valuable experience because it was a he does at the school and with the Saints it’s been a long time coming. Seriously big step towards what I hope to do one day experience.” Jason Bilger: “Yes I am, I felt that though, I think it's because of my dedica- as a career.” I had served my time and that there tion and school spirit, as well as because I Jason Bilger will go down in Saints his- was really nothing left to accomplish; was publicized by being on TV.” Tweed: “You’re the man behind the tory as the hero that resurrected Halo Joe it was time to pass on the torch. I am mask right? How did you first become and made Saintsmen look like total studs going to be choosing the next Halo Joe Tweed: “You were recently on PPR, Halo Joe?” on PPR. Thank you for all that you have in conjunction with Mr. Hecht based care to tell us about it?” done Jason, you will be missed as Halo Joe. Page 4 CAMPUS LIFE September-October 2011 In Search of...The Best Saints Dancer: AJ Jimenez “In Search of” will be a regular column in this year's issues of The Augustinian. It will Sunday when he practices with his dance team. feature everyone and everything at Saints Captain of “FutureShock”, he leads them in worth discovering. practices from 2:30-6:30 pm on Saturdays and from 4-7 pm on Sundays. While this is quite a By Jason Mapa ('13) bit of commitment, the practices are at conve- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF nient times so as to not interfere with school. “It fits into my schedule and I love doing it, so I Dancing professionally ever don’t regret a thing,” remarked AJ. since he was four, it is no wonder All his practice pays off when he takes part that AJ Jimenez can move as effortlessly as he in different dance competitions. Every summer does. Performing at 8th grade visitations and in Del Mar, there is a competition called “San talent shows, AJ is a well-known face at our Diego’s Best Dance Crew.” There is another programs. However, his choreography does not dance competition as well coming up soon in spring randomly into fruition. Countless hours downtown called World of Dance. AJ’s team, of hard work and dedication are spent practic- “FutureShock”, often does extremely well ing. “When I was young, and still to today, danc- and occasionally comes in first place. While ing has really interested me,” stated AJ. Upon he indulges in hip-hop, AJ also competes in discovering that a local dance studio, “Music ballroom dancing competitions throughout the Minus One”, offered numerous dance courses, state. He remembers freshman dance lessons he took all of them. In addition to these, he took amusingly, saying, “Yah they were kind of a courses for acting and singing. However, as the joke for me since I’ve been awarded first place years progressed, he decided to focus his efforts at a few competitions.” on refining his dancing. Though AJ’s favorite dances right now are As AJ would soon realize, it was a great de- the “Dougie” and the “Cat-Daddy”, he also cision to improve his natural talent. According hopes to expand his horizons by learning about to him, dancing is his specialty. Without hard genres such as Jazz, Contemporary, and Lyri- work, though, none of his gifts would have been cal dances. “These are more fluid dances and nurtured. “While I am really comfortable danc- are really beautiful,” he remarked. Like all great ing, I didn’t just get here in one day. It took a lot dancers, AJ has not confined himself to one of effort to be at the stage I am today,” agreed form. Rather, he has continued to progress and AJ. He keeps this in mind every Saturday and someday hopes to teach others about his gift. Photo Credit: Aaron Balin ('14) ➤ Blackout Continued from Page 2 Revisiting Saints Cell Phone Policy everyone. So how should you prepare for the next power outage? Here are a few precau- By Cole Schenewerk ('13) to conceal their phones the same educational merits as smart phones, tions of which you should be aware should it STAFF WRITER There have also been plenty of positive so they deserve equal consideration. happen again. First, check that you have ex- educational improvements to the cell phone. The current enforcement of the cell Since the dawn of the modern tra batteries in case you’re flashlight dies. Or, Smart phones now support e-reader soft- phone rule has been lax. Students spotted age (also known as the invention if you're smart, you can just use those nifty ware, allowing textbooks to be stored on a calling their parents during lunch to arrange of the cellular telephone), the Saints cell hand-crank flashlights that give you a sore mobile device instead of in physical form. their ride home are seldom reprimanded. phone policy has been in place. The policy arm and almost no light. Second, make sure This is especially true in English classes, Conversely, students caught texting in class has been the source of many detentions and you have a family emergency plan. Third, where many of the classic novels are avail- are almost always given a detention and referrals, not to mention embarrassment make sure your car always has enough gas in able for free with e-reader software. Mr. the phone is confiscated. Generally, the en- in front of classmates. Many students and it. Running it down to empty is never a good Igelman uses an iPad to display the shapes of forcement of the rules reflects the changes faculty members see the need for a revised idea. It always seems like every car magical- various complex molecules in Biology class that have come about in the applications of cell phone policy because of rapidly chang- ly runs out of gas at exactly the wrong time. and many of those same apps are available phones. However, there is still the fear of ing technology and the prevalence of cell Fourth, make sure you continuously save for the iPhone as well. punishment if caught texting mom about phones. your work and have a back up of everything. Yet, the current cell phone policy still transportation. The school administration is against any Finally, have canned food and other acces- reads: “Use or open possession of a portable In the days before cell phones, students device or activity that detracts from learning. sories at the ready. You should purchase a radio, iPod/mp3, tape recorder, pager, la- went to the main office to make phone calls This is the same reason why you can’t work generator to power your microwave, PS3, ser pointer, or cellular phone during school home. Today, if you really need to make an on homework for AP English in math class. and computer as well. I guarantee you'll be hours…Detention.” It is apparent how dated important call home, you should go to the When cell phones first began to make their the most popular kid on the block. this rule is. I doubt there is a single student main office and ask to use your cell phone way into the hands of students, it was clear As stressful as the day was, most Saints- on campus who carries a pager, let alone staff for that purpose. that the devices could only distract students men would agree that that Friday was a members. I wasn’t aware that they even made There is a growing call to revise the cell from learning. This policy has not changed. much-needed start to a three-day weekend. tape recorders anymore. These days students phone policy at Saints. The old rules do not Meanwhile, cell phones have been evolv- use these things called iPods. It is easy to see reflect the new capabilities of cell phones, ing. Originally, “brick phones” only had one ➤ Spending the justification for the laser pointer section. which now have some educational applica- function: they could place and receive calls. Continued from Page 3 There is no reason why a student needs a la- tion. Even Mr. Horne agrees that the policy There was no need for students to be using ser pointer in class. If you’re giving a presen- needs to be revisited. It is likely that some This method of purchasing the field allows their phones during the school day. Since tation, borrow a laser pointer from a teacher changes will be made soon, but until then, for the reserves to not be fully depleted. In then, additional capabilities have been added or ask permission first. So that leaves iPods keep your phone in your backpack during addition, the Austin Parents Association is to phones like text messaging, ebooks, and and cell phones. In many cases, iPods have school hours, just to be safe. contributing money to foot the bill. educational apps. Phones now have educa- When Mr. Chipp (a Saints graduate tional potential. However, some of their new himself) started as an accountant at Saints functions can also hinder learning. in 1977, the school was facing difficult The advent of text messaging has cre- circumstances. Enrollment was below six ated a problem for teachers. It’s easy to hide hundred, many of the teachers were priests, a phone under your desk and text answers and the school was struggling to stay afloat. to a classmate, especially if the teacher is The change from priests to laypeople as occupied with an email or another student. teachers actually incurred a cost for the Cheating by text message is a problem at school because the Augustinians were not many schools and isn’t unknown at Saints. fully reimbursed (although they are now). This is one of the primary concerns of teach- Over the last four decades, the accounting ers when it comes to cell phones. process has changed significantly at Saints. Since their introduction, cell phones Through the use of computers and an over- have gotten substantially smaller, allowing haul of the budget in the 1980s, Saints has them to be concealed more easily. This al- entered a new era in its history. Enrollment lows students to text on their laps, behind exceeds seven hundred and the school a stack of books atop their desk, or even now has an endowment. Ultimately, every inside the backpack sitting next to them. penny of a student’s tuition is put to use. Frankly, cheating by text message is easy. Although the costs of attending Saints are The production of full-keyboard phones and rising, the school continues its ninety-year the popularity of text messaging slang have tradition of an unparalleled all-boys educa- made covert text messaging much faster, re- tion in San Diego and is here to stay. ducing the amount of time that students need Mrs. Gormley wouldn't be smiling if she knew what Valone Lopez ('14) was hiding behind his back. Photo Credit: Aaron Balin ('14) September-October 2011 CAMPUS LIFE Page 5 New Augustinian Volunteer cus was to help make life better for the poor in By Mark Wolford ('13) The Augustinian states such as Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, STAFF WRITER and South Carolina. In addition to her thriv- With the new school year, stu- ing passion for service, Fiona was involved Jason Mapa Neil Rens Editor-in-Chief Alec Payne dents always come back to the same in sports such as volleyball and softball as a Campus Life Editor Managing Editor campus eagerly awaiting the new Augustin- teenager. Her years of preparation finally paid ian volunteer. This year we welcome Fiona off when she was accepted to Villanova Uni- Evan Suda Thomas Davies Shovlin to our Saints community. Here for versity. a year of volunteer service to our school, she Fiona’s urge to serve was encouraged and Sports Editor Viewpoints Editor will help Fr. Kirk and Mrs. Crachy with the further cultivated at Nova Nation. She en- task of organizing service opportunities and gaged in her Campus Ministry and played a Mr. Vladimir Bachynsky getting teenage boys to finish their service major role in many service trips and retreats, Moderator hours before school ends for summer. And, if such as the Freshman Escape and Soul Re- Fr. Kirk demands it, she may need to run to treat. Through the Department of Human Ser- Starbucks for a caffeinated libation. vices, she took up a practicum internship with San Salvador, El Salvador. Fiona was born April 29, 1982 in Philadelphia’s Back on My Feet program. She recently graduated in May with a Chaplain's the suburbs of Philadelphia. She attended Fiona is also an experienced world traveler, Bachelors degree of Arts in Human Services Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, an having fed soup to the homeless in St. Francis and minors in Psychology, Sociology, Busi- all-girls Catholic high school. Fiona excelled Inn Soup Kitchen in Philadelphia and Beth- ness, and Peace & Justice! Yet with such a Corner By Fr. Bob Gavotto, O.S.A. in all her classes as well her extra-curricular lehem Farm in West Virginia; cared for the colored past, the aura that Fiona gives off is activities. It was here that she became the children of New Hope Children Orphanage very calm, serene, and mature, with just a Restless Quest editor of the school yearbook and spent her in Phnom Penh, Cambodia; and took part in tinge of humor. Just try to imagine the exact spring break working with Habitat for Hu- Project FIAT (a volunteer group led by the opposite of Sir in Biology and you will get How is your restless journey manity in the Appalachians. Their primary fo- Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) in the picture. coming along? We now have been in school for over a month, and I hope Fiona's Fast Facts you are restless: seeking, searching, inquiring, • She loves Golden Retrievers and striving for new things. Remember: our • Favorite ice cream flavor is brains seek novelty. And there is plenty out Ben & Jerry’s S’mores there to discover! • Favorite color is blue St. Augustine had a son Adeodatus, and • Prefers sushi (without wasabi) when he was a teenager like you, Augustine over hot dogs engaged with him in the pursuit of learning • Harry Potter series? She’s and truth. Augustine assures us that he did not your gal teach the boy. Boys learn with God’s own • She enjoys anything with inborn instruments. However, love is the at- words, except for tabloids. mosphere in which God’s gifts work. Learn- • Lion King tops her list of all- ing needs that atmosphere of love. [Love is, time favorite movies by the way, our ‘mantra’ from the principal • Loves nearly every classic for this school year! Check out the 90 Years rock band out there from Bruce posters around campus.] Augustine offers Springsteen to the Go-Go’s, but this insight into our learning as a child: “I cannot stand screamo learned to speak as a baby, not inhibited by • Heroes include Dorothy Day fear of punishment, surrounded as I was by and Oscar Romero coddling nurses, laughing games, and happy Photo Credit: Alex Larson ('13) play….I picked up words from anyone who spoke to me, not just from tutors…Unfettered inquisitiveness, it is clear, teaches better than Great Beards from the Past do intimidating assignments.” (The Teacher, By Thomas Davies ('13) about 5 or 6 years ago. At one point, it was dentally set the Beard trimmer to zero and 1, 23) VIEWPOINTS EDITOR too gray, and I figured that it was time for trimmed a lot of it off, so I just got rid of Augustine can say to all of us: “Be always the Beard to go. My kids had never seen me the whole thing.” In an instant, a dream was The Pyramids of Giza. The unhappy about what you are, if you want to without it.” Unfortunately, Sir concluded destroyed. However, the conclusion of this Eifel Tower. The Great Wall of reach what you are not. If you are pleased that, “It’s probably not going to come back.” story is not, in Mr. Bernen’s opinion, a trag- China. Dr. Rey’s Beard. All have the abil- with what you are, you have stopped already. Mr. Manley’s beard was a more recent ic one. “My wife told me that she thinks I ity to inspire, excite, and impress. Like all If you say: it is enough, you are lost. Keep example of facial hair that changed the lives look younger without the Beard, and I don’t great things on earth, they were created over on walking, moving forward, and trying for of Saintsmen. Mr. Manley’s quiet devotion need to make myself look older anymore.” thousands of years with care and close atten- the goal. Don’t try to stop on the way, or to to his beard is profound. Even in its absence Throughout the ages, Beards have tion to detail. However, many of the world’s go back, or to deviate from it. The one who he is aware of its power. “The man doesn’t stirred the imaginations and interests of greatest monuments have also become the does not advance, stops; the one who returns choose the Beard, the Beard chooses the men and women around the world. They world’s greatest mysteries. What really hap- to the things he left, backs out; the one who man. The Beard is a part of my life, and it have been a symbol of the excellence that pened to the Colossus of Rhodes? What re- loses faith, deviates from his way. It is better can come with me or stay behind, but it’s can be achieved through focus and dedi- ally happened to the Lighthouse of Alexan- to become lame on the road, than a good run- out of my control.” Mr. Manley’s striking cation. Although many of the great beards dria? Similarly, we must ask ourselves why ner off it.” (Sermon 169, 18) sentiment concerning the way of the Beard of yesteryear have the greatest examples of facial hair at Saints And remember that our companion on is admirable, and a model for the Beard Life. vanished, school life have disappeared. our restless journey is our friend and brother, Unknown to most current Saintsmen can continue know- Archaeologists working around the Jesus Christ. He wants to be and is our com- was the beard featured by Mr. Bernens. “I ing that great beards clock have discovered photographic evi- panion on this journey: You have made us for grew the Beard to see what it would look have passed through dence of ancient Beards that existed in a yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless like. I needed something to make myself the hallowed halls of time unknown to most current Saintsmen. until they rest in you. look older at the time, because I looked like Saint Augustine High This rare photograph captures Sir with his Mr. Coffey without it.” Even more obscure School. The Pulley, by George Herbert Beard in full effect. “I grew it just to see is the tragedy surrounding the conclusion When God at first made man, what it would look like. I had the Beard of this Beard’s life span. “One day, I acci- 2009 Having a glasse of blessings standing by; 2003 Let us (said he) poure on him all we can: 2003 2006 Let the worlds riches, which dispersed lie, Contract into a span.

So strength first made a way; Then beautie flow’d, then wisdome, honour, pleasure: When almost all was out, God made a stay, Perceiving that alone of all his treasure Rest in the bottome lay.

For if I should (said he) Bestow this jewell also on my creature, He would adore my gifts in stead of me, And rest in Nature, not the God of Nature: So both should losers be.

Yet let him keep the rest, But keep them with repining restlesnesse: Let him be rich and wearie, that at least, If goodnesse leade him not, yet wearinesse May tosse him to my breast. Page 6 SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT September-October 2011 Sudafed's Football Hell Week By Joe Keane ('13) STAFF WRITER Our team was determined. We gained to. Whether it was by up-downs, sprints, pushups, Relief It’s the evening of August 7th, confidence with each hundred yard dash, or some sadistic combination of all three, we met An Advice Column by and current Saintsmen are basking and were able to pull through with a 95% and surpassed the “breaking point,” growing Evan Suda in their last few hours of free time, dreading passing rate. stronger and more determined physically and EDITOR the arrival of the rigors and insanity of “Hell The remainder of “Hell Week” is a blur mentally with each day that passed. Week.” The two weeks off after Saints Speed of activity in my mind, but I will do my best Although the week was grueling, it definitely Dear Sudafed, and Strength have raced by, and it’s time to to give an accurate portrayal of the goings- had its ups. My teammates and I got to know I’m a freshman and I love listening truly start the new football season. Many on for the week. A practice is considered to each other better, and I gained new friendships to Justin Beiber. Some of my favor- players are anxious to finally don the shoulder be a solid 2 hours of hard work, and each through the bashing of heads and pounding of ite songs are “One Less Lonely Girl,” pads and helmets, and feel the adrenaline of a day consisted of 2 practices for varsity and feet. We also built on our relationships with the “Baby,” and “U Smile.” Whenever I contact sport for the first time in months. As for junior-varsity players, with lunch and team coaches, coming to know them better, not only on listen to Justin I can’t stop myself from myself, I was more than a little scared, having meetings in between. Freshmen had one a football level, but also on a personal level. As smiling. I want to go see him in concert never experienced an event of such caliber, and 150 minute practice each day, in an attempt a whole program, we learned to trust each other, but my parents won’t let me go alone. having no idea what to expect. It felt like the to keep the freshman from dropping like an ability which is instrumental to any team sport. I’m too scared to ask anyone to go with end of summer, having to set my alarm, and flies before the season even starts. Players In the words of Coach Sanchez, “Eleven men me because a lot of people don’t think knowing that it would ring at that godforsaken experienced a variety of drills and circuits, doing their job create an unstoppable force; an its “cool” to have Beiber Fever. The con- hour of the morning. All players without gear which are a series of drills without a breather unbeatable team.” How can you beat a team that cert is in a couple of weeks and I need to were to report to the school at 6:30 a.m. for in between. We worked out by position, as has been to Hell and back? What can you do to buy my tickets soon. What should I do? equipment issue. I got to bed early, hoping well by our position on either offense or intimidate those who have conquered the incessant Signed, to get all the sleep I could in preparation for defense, and came together for small spurts terror of Coach Sanchez’s whistle? “Hell Week” the start of my Saints football experience, Never Let Me Go but it was a restless night, filled with dreams of football coaches with horns and pointed Dear Never Let Me Go, tails, who made me run with Gavin Quigley I can see your dilemma. My advice on my back and then do up-downs without to you is this: Don’t tell them which using my arms (which for those of you who concert your going to. You’ve got the are unfamiliar with up-downs, it’s like trying “Fever,” and maybe you can infect the to talk without opening your mouth). rest of the freshman class. Just make When I arrived at Saints the next morning, yourself a sign and walk around Tolle there were no demon coaches, no fiery football Lege Patio with a sign that says “$$$ for fields, and I did not have to carry an offensive going to concert” and I guarantee you lineman on my back. Instead, it was a cool, will have about a dozen people to take cloudy morning, with normal coaches handing with you. Then when you get to the con- out gear on a mostly dirt field. The players cert, pretend you don’t know why Justin were ready to see if their 6 weeks of summer Beiber is there. Trust me, it works. I did lifting and endurance training had paid off, and the same thing for Hannah Montana. how they would rank up against their fellow teammates. New leaders would take action, young players would earn their stripes, and I would be initiated into the prestigious Saint Augustine Football Program. After some of inter-squad scrimmaging. The coaches has given our team a physical and mental edge Dear Sudafed, preliminary matters and paperwork (basically scrambled to teach new plays, techniques, over every other team they will face this year, and I really like my girlfriend, but lately giving the coaches permission to subject and instill values of determination and it is certainly showing. Especially considering she’s been becoming distant. We used to their players to any sort of agony they could toughness into this year’s players. At the Varsity’s record of 5-0, including smashing wins have so much fun talking on the phone conjure up) it was time for us to face our first end of each practice, we came together over Carlsbad, Hoover, and Mater Dei. “‘Hell for hours at a time, but recently she’s obstacle, the conditioning test. Fourteen 100- for some team-building conditioning, Week’ is the finest athletic development of young stopped answering. Granted, she’ll an- yard sprints and two 350-yard shuttle runs, and it was here that we came to know the men to push them past the ‘breaking point’ and swer the first 27 times I call, but after with only a short break in between the two “breaking point.” The “breaking point” towards victory,” says Patrick Dixon (’13), a that I think she starts screening my calls. events. Those fit enough to pass would be free, is the moment when the body is trying to tight end and defensive end. It sure seems to have And she used to love it when I would but those who failed would take the same test convince the mind that it can’t go on any worked this year! Those Dons better beware; the cook for her, but the last time I drove by every day until succeeding. We were given a longer. To pass the “breaking point,” one Saints are on the warpath. Be looking for your her house (which was 3 minutes and 21 time to beat according to our position on the must rid his mind of all doubt and sane Saints to march down the field with a vengeance seconds ago), the 18 tofu pizzas I made field and I personally believe the coaches were thought, and convince the body that it CAN every Friday night for dear Saint Augustine High for her yesterday were still sitting on her a little more generous towards the linemen. keep going, even when it may not be able School. front porch. And I know she noticed that they were there because when I went ➤ Eastlake Game ning back Aaron Anderson was there to left in the fourth. Saints used their final time- push me over the line.” This brought the by her school at the end of the day to Continued from Page 1 out to get some practice snaps in before at- offer to wash her gym clothes, she had score to 20-18, Eastlake. Saints risked tempting the field goal. Both Coach Sanchez some tofu on her shoes. And the weird- 20-6. According to Joe Kennedy, “Coach a two point conversion to tie the game. and Quarterback Joe Kennedy had confidence est part of it all is that she keeps sending Roberts did a great job with the play calls.” Unfortunately, we came up short. But that Seamus would make the field goal, the me these funny texts where she pretends The offensive line picked up the blitz that the Saints quarterback was confident in worry was whether Seamus would get a good to be “creeped out” and acts like she the Titans sent and threw a screen to Senior his team’s abilities. “I knew we would hold from 3rd string holder Tristen Juarez. “wants me to stay away” but I can see Nicholas Gonsalves which led to a 20 yd get the ball back,” prided Joe Kennedy Kicker Seamus McMorrow said, “I was con- the sarcasm between the lines. Only I’m catch and touchdown to make the score 20- after the game. fident and have been put under pressure like starting to think that maybe she might 12. As the fourth quarter drew in the Saints Saints’ defense came up big once this last year, (referring to Lincoln game) as not be sarcastic… I need advice. defense made a clutch stop to hold the Ti- again to get Saints possession of the long as I did what I practiced I knew it would Signed, tan offense on fourth and short. The Saints ball. With only two minutes on the go in.” Seamus McMorrow practiced paid off offense capitalized on this with a drive all clock, the offense started its drive down as he made the 37 yard field goal to take the Creeped Out the way to the one and then finished it off the field with the important catch from lead 21-20 with less than 25 seconds in the with a QB sneak. Joe said, “I was confident Luke Nowland to bring the ball to East- fourth quarter. “The best feeling in my life” is Dear Creepy Guy, when taking the sneak because I knew run- lake’s 37 yard line with only 30 seconds how Seamus McMorrow described his game Wow dude… I think your girlfriend winning field goal. The Titans attempted a is actually being very serious. It sounds Hail Mary pass in the last seconds to win the like you’re just a ‘tad’ too clingy. Maybe game but was batted down in the end zone you should ease up on the phone calls, for the Saints to take the win. pizzas, and gym clothes and maybe just Saint’s is now 5-0 and preparing for take a step out of the 100 feet that her their opening League game against Mira restraining order requires. If you’re Mesa High School. The amazing comeback driving by her house in the middle of the was led by Senior Quarterback Joe Kennedy night to check if she’s eaten her pizza of who is ranked number 5 in Player Passing the day, or if someone can name a ran- by MaxPreps. When asked about Joe Ken- dom time during the day and you can nedy’s performance, Seamus McMorrow describe exactly where she will be and answered, “Joe showed a side of him that what she will be doing, you might have no one has seen yet but we all knew that crossed a line. I’d suggest apologizing he wouldn’t crack under pressure.” As for to this girl and staying as far away as the game this week “We are 5-0 going to possible, because restraining orders are play Mira Mesa for our first League game,” tricky business. Remember this simple answered Head Coach Richard Sanchez. rule, “If you can see them, they prob- Saint’s hope to keep their record perfect for ably don’t want to see you.” the rest of the season leading them strong into the playoffs. Saintsmen sing a celebratory Alma Mater. Photo Credit: Mr. Bill Hill September-October 2011 VIEWPOINTS Page 7 Remembering 9/11 Thanks be By Nathan Penick ('13) STAFF WRITER to Jobs It has been a decade since the A grateful tribute to Steve Jobs events of 9/11/01, and all this year we pay our respects to those innocent victims for saving Apple and the Mac. who perished. Ten years... it is amazing how the time has passed. It hardly feels like a de- By Mr. Vladimir Bachynsky cade has gone by since the attacks, but I would MODERATOR venture to guess that many Saintsmen—particularly Freshmen—have very little recollec- tion of the events, having only been around 4 years old at the time. Yet, regardless of whether or not any of us can recall that tragic event, we are all affected. The attacks changed the world for us and everyone else for that matter. Over the years since 9/11 there has been much discontent on all sides of the political spectrum. Policy decisions come into question, politicians are scrutinized, and adminis- trations are skewered. However, rather than focusing on what we may have done wrong, through the uncertainty. America came togeth- those who perished, and we will never forget About a dozen years ago, we had a club why not acknowledge what we have done er like only she can, and we pushed back hard the heroes who fought to protect our country. at Saints that raised some eyebrows: The right? Whether or not you agree with every against the mounting threat. Just look how far Perhaps on this tenth anniversary we can fi- Macintosh Computer Club. I was the one who decision made throughout the course of the we have come. We, who were momentarily nally move on. encouraged the guys to get the club started, and decade, realize just how much ground we shocked and panicked from witnessing the Terrorism is still an ever-present threat, but it had about seven members. Naturally, I was have covered. That day in September marked tragedy, became an even more resolved and terrorism operates on fear. President Franklin its moderator. At the time, Apple Computer a low point in American history—a time of unified nation. We drove back the invaders; Roosevelt captured this idea eloquently in his was perhaps a year from bankruptcy, or uncertainty, a time of loss, and a time of fear. we followed them back into their homes and first inaugural address, declaring, “The only possibly even a complete shutdown. Even after the dust settled upon Manhattan fought them on their own ground. Perhaps, so thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Moving on Other teachers used to rib me about it. and we began to pick up the pieces, our future many years later, we have lost some of the re- is not forgetting. Moving on is honoring the Apple? Macs? Who uses Macs? At that time, was clouded with obscurity. No one was quite solve—and even fear—that unified us at that sacrifices of those who fight for our liberties. 1997, only about 4% of computer users in the sure where to go from there. In the time fol- time. Their sacrifice gives us our liberty. It gives us U.S. had a Mac on their desk. But I was still lowing 9/11 the question was never “is there It is perfectly reasonable and wise to dis- our freedom to go about our daily lives with- a believer. I remember at the time trying to going to be another attack?” but rather, when agree, to question the decisions of those in out fear and without hesitation. We owe these persuade Deacon Hardick to go Mac. He was and where. They don't call it terrorism for charge. However, we must not lose sight of brave men and women more than our venera- reticent. Another teacher had dismissively told nothing. the bigger picture, the fact that we have in- tion. We owe it to them to live our lives to the him that Macs wouldn’t even be around in five Terrorism is only as powerful as we let it deed come a long way since that fateful day. best of our abilities and to face terror without years. Talk about a false prophecy! become. It only holds as much control over us Perhaps the death of Osama Bin Laden, the giving an inch. We owe them more than pa- Some people compare Mac users to a as we allow it to take. True, America was terri- perpetrator of the attacks, can give the Ameri- rades and fanfare—were their sacrifices for religious cult. And true enough, in some fied, but not paralyzed. Fear became the steely can people a sense of closure. We will never confetti and 21-gun salutes? No. The only way ways we are. We evangelize. We believe in resolve that bound us together and drove us forget the events of 9/11, we will never forget to repay bravery is with bravery. We owe it to “thinking different” from the rest. And before them to live, to learn, and to prosper. he passed away this past week, we believed in Jobs. Steve Jobs, of course, was the cornerstone of the Mac “religion.” He co-founded Apple Computer in 1977 in his parents' garage with his friend Steve Wozniak, and soon Apple became a Fortune 500 company. Apple was growing so fast, in fact, that Jobs decided that the business end of it ought to be led by an experienced CEO. He chose John Sculley, CEO of PepsiCo, whose primary product was Pepsi Cola. Sculley was reluctant to head Apple. But Jobs's skills of persuasion were almost hypnotizing. He asked Sculley, “Do Why Your Teacher Can't Be Your you want to make sugared water for the rest of By Michael Balourdas ('13) your life, or do you want a chance to change STAFF WRITER the world?” Sculley took the job. riend Although most everyone has been singing Facebook: The Social Our teachers bravely put up with us the praises of Steve, he wasn’t perfect. He was Network. With it, we can talk for five days a week. I think they have the a perfectionist. He was extremely demanding to people we have only met once and who need to use online networks as part right to go home and relax and interact of his employees, routinely calling their might never meet again. We can inform of the educational process should use with their friends and not have to worry work “garbage” (or worse) after they had others of the spontaneous thoughts that restricted, school-endorsed programs. about us looking over their shoulders. pulled all-nighters finishing a product. He pass through our heads. We can write on This part of the guidelines is being We have other ways of contacting or could be fouled-mouthed, bad tempered, walls without being punished. Facebook embraced whole-heartedly. I have to log communicating with them if needed. and uncompromising. His ego was titanic. even made the word ‘friend’ into a verb! on to four different programs each night Let’s just respect their privacy and at the Eventually, he wanted to lead the Apple again What can’t we do with Facebook? to check for homework. same time enjoy the fact that we are able like he had in the past. A power struggle I have found one answer: We can’t The faculty Social Networking to use terrible grammar without the fear between Jobs and Sculley ensued. In 1986, be friends with our teachers. “Wait, my Guidelines state that “St. Augustine High of being graded. the Apple board of directors had to choose teacher has a Facebook?” I know. It’s School strongly discourages teachers/ between the two: who should lead Apple? true. Contrary to popular belief, teachers staff from accepting invitations to friend Comments? Sculley won, and Steve Jobs was ousted from do have lives outside of school. For students within these social networking the very company he founded. those of you who are aware that some sites. When students gain access into Criticism? Jobs was hurt, but undeterred. He sold all teachers have profiles on Facebook, you a teacher’s/staff member’s network of but one of his Apple shares, and bought a little have probably heard that you are not friends and acquaintances and are able Praise? known animation company from Lucasfilms allowed to be friends with them. I had to view personal photos, the student- We welcome your for 10 million dollars in 1986. It later became the opportunity to talk to our principal teacher dynamic is altered. “Friending” known as Pixar. Ten years later, Disney would Mr. Horne about the social networking students provides more information thoughts and invite you buy Pixar for 7.4 billion—Jobs wound up rules for the faculty at Saints. I found than one should share in a professional to write letters to the owning a seven percent stake. You do the out that the rule is actually part of setting. It is important to maintain a editor. Every submission math. the new faculty Social Networking professional relationship with students to In 1987, he started another computer Guidelines created in May of 2011. He avoid relationships that could cause bias will be considered for company called NeXt. It soon produced explained to me what these guidelines in the classroom/school environment. publication. Just email one of the most technologically advanced entailed and the reasons behind them: I don’t really see any disadvantages computer workstations at the time, sporting using appropriate language on social to the rule. I mean, we see our teachers us at saintsnewspaper@ the first optical storage drive (known today networking sites, establishing profile five days a week. If you really want to gmail.com, or drop it off as the CD-ROM), the most advanced video settings as “only friends,” not accessing know what’s going on in their lives, in Room 318. display, and well over 10 times the RAM and social networking sites during school, actually take some time to talk to them. hard drive space of a typical PC. Ethernet and strongly discouraging ‘friending’ or We don’t need to see how they interact networking was standard. The first ever World accepting friend requests from students. with their own friends in order to do Express yourself! Wide Web page ever produced was on a NeXt The guidelines also say that teachers better in school. SEE Jobs, pg. 8 Page 8 ET CETERA September-October 2011 The ➤ Jobs ➤ Turtle Shop Continued from Page 7 Continued from Page 3 Fainting Freshman computer. Not surprisingly, it was encased in a filled with corn syrup and maltodextrin. Look By Neil Rens ('12) bold design: a black cube. at your options and buy some baked chips CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR NeXt computer sales were dismal. instead of nacho cheese Doritos. It was a dreary Wednesday Not only were they very expensive (over Mr. Alcoser, assistant manager of morning (the first day of school, $6,500), they also had to compete with well- the Turtle Shop, was a driving force in of course). After two months of fun-filled established operating systems, most notably establishing the new menu. “We wanted to summer activities, Saintsmen had to return to Microsoft Windows, and to a lesser extent, offer new items to the students,” he says. school. Seven hundred and fifty students lis- the Mac OS. Eventually, NeXt got out of the Mr. Alcoser and Mr. Johnston (senior tened attentively to the homily at Mass. Mr. hardware business, and focused on its NeXt manager of the Turtle Shop) aren’t the Horne emphasized the importance of “hitting software, which proved to be a solid and stable only ones who had the idea of having more the ground running” with respect to the new operating system based on UNIX. nutritious food items at school. First lady school year. One student, showing the true It just so happens that Apple was looking Michelle Obama is striving to end childhood naivety and ignorance of a freshman, took for a new operating system, and in 1996 it obesity within one generation. With the debut the principal’s advice—except that he hit the bought NeXt for a quarter of a billion dollars. of her Let’s Move campaign in February ground falling. As a bonus, Steve Jobs was welcomed back of 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama has As the homily came to a close, Freshman to Apple as a consultant. At the time, Apple’s promoted more healthy foods in schools, Octavio Tudela plummeted face-first from his CEO was Gil Amelio, a poor fit for the more accurate food labeling, and better place in the second row of bleachers to the company. Gil didn’t last long, and soon Jobs grocery stores since the beginning. “We don't hard, wooden floor of the gym. It was the thud became Apple’s CEO again. His previous have to be 100% perfect,” she says. “My heard around the world. Saintsmen from all ousting from Apple recalled Jesus words, “a kids eat dessert. My kids watch TV. ... I love classes erupted in whispers, wondering what prophet is never accepted in his homeland” burgers and fries, and I don't want to live a A very crude re-creation of Octavio had happened. The general consensus was (Lk. 4:24). But now, like a Messiah, Jobs life where I can never have them again.” Tudela's tragic spill. that, overcome by a spiritual epiphany, a fresh- returned in his second coming in glory to But, as with all things, a healthy diet requires Photo Credit: Mr. Bachynsky save Apple from the dead. And save it he did: moderation. man had momentarily left the physical realm fame and notoriety. Students constantly in- iMacs, iPods, iTunes, iPhones, and iPads. And While some may be unhappy with the and experienced the true nature of God. Such quired if he was indeed the Fainting Fresh- now it seems Appledom will have no end. diatary changes, they benefit everyone, and is the power of Father Bob’s homilies. man. “Teachers didn’t ask about it,” claims Apple today is the most valuable tech promote healthy eating habits on campus. Octavio refuted these and many other ru- Octavio, “but when they realized I was the one company in the world. Admittedly, though, it While your best buddy Joe Saintsman mors that enveloped Saints for the first days that fainted most laughed.” Octavio’s good na- isn’t because of the Mac, whose U.S. market is ordering a Triple Homerun Burger with a of school. “I was just dehydrated,” he said. “It ture and sense of humor made the experience share is about 14%, and only 6.5% worldwide. side of curly fries from Ted’s, go try the new happened before in Minnesota, and I had to a non-event for him. Yet, he will always be re- But because of Steve Jobs, the Mac is far from Turtle Shop items. Remember, you have to get ten staples in the back of my head.” Luck- membered as the Fainting Freshman. ily, Octavio suffered no lasting effects from his dead, and the faculty no longer rib me for start somewhere if you want to impress that most recent fainting episode. Note: this article was written with the con- being a Mac user. Instead, upon frustration OLP girl with your muscular abs. After all, Throughout the school, Octavio gained sent of the Fainting Freshman's parents. after frustration with their Windows systems, you are what you eat. they look to an alternative. So I continue to ➤ WYD by driving wind and lightning. Instead of evangelize, I continue to preach. I still believe. Continued from Page 1 (figuratively) dampening our experience, the Steve Jobs was wildly successful for more Jobs somehow also made it an art. Augustinian friars we had never met before. storm enhanced it. As the rain progressively reasons that can be printed here. But in part Now that Jobs is gone, many worry about They gave us fantastic meals and a place to became more painful, we made the best of it it was because he believed that computer- Apple’s future. Will it continue to succeed sleep. Such are the perks of being part of the and found refuge under the air mattresses of powered appliances should not only be without its great visionary? Perhaps it can. My Augustinian family. At each monastery we Father Kirk and Brother Mark (the one that powerful, but also as easy and elegant to recommendation? Change Apple’s mission had several adventures. At the first monastery can rap). Peter Hulbert recalls that Father use as possible, as well as visually stunning. statement to read as a simple question: in which we stayed, we burned off some Kirk looked like Moses as he held up the Computer manufacturing used to be a science. WWJD? steam in a midnight soccer match. In another air mattress. His beard seemed to grow as ➤ girl to marry you. In passing, Mrs. Dicker- monastery/palace called El Escorial, we he yelled to the rain, “None shall pass!” It HC Date son reminisced about simpler times where stayed in our own little cells overlooking the rained two more times and every time there Continued from Page 3 there were dances every month and people gardens of the palace and were spooked by were groups expressing their faith by chanting Sampson (’13) gave his girlfriend a fish didn’t have to over-complicate a straight- slamming doors and windows. Our rooms “ESTA ES...” and “BE-NE-DIC-TO”. bowl with a note that said, “You’re the only forward process. “A lot of people have were located above the burial chambers of the Curiously, Pope Benedict XVI was also there fish in the sea for me,” and asked her to been making this whole idea of homecom- Spanish royalty. in the rain, standing firm, praying for the safety homecoming. ing more trouble than it should be,” she re- On the journey to Madrid we stopped in of the faithful. The next morning we woke up While going the extra mile is nice, it is marked. This article does not apply to every some small towns. Kyle Mishky will always for the long awaited Mass with the pope. The sometimes unwarranted. There is nothing circumstance, nor does it reflect the opinion be remembered for buying a sword during our Mass was a truly wonderful experience where wrong with simply going up to a girl and of every girl. These are simply guidelines stop in Toledo, a city noted for its excellent we were encouraged by the Holy Father to be asking her. There seems to be a need for from which to draw some inspiration. As weapons manufacturing. We later learned that “firm in the faith” and to not be afraid to share people to think of an elaborate scheme not long as you are heartfelt in your request, no Kyle actually had a sword collection at home, our faith with those around us. because they believe that their date would girl will begrudge you for asking a certain and that this was not the first sword he had We did not return from WYD only with like it, but because their peers are pressur- way. purchased in that very town. In any case, from dirty laundry, joyful souls and renewed hearts. ing them. After all, you’re not asking the Overall, no one should tell you how to that point forward, we were sure to always We also had tons of souvenirs and other ask or even pressure you into doing some- stay on Kyle’s good side and not make him random items which we traded with the other thing you don’t want to do. Your decision too angry. attendees from other countries. Our bags were with nostalgia, yet we expressed a hope to should be based on what makes you feel Finally, we went to Madrid where we met so packed that we feared would not cross attend the next World Youth Day in Rio De comfortable and what you think the girl people from all over the world who deepened airport security. We all watched intently as Janiero. It is rapidly approaching, and for will appreciate. If you plan to ask a girl our faith. Our faith was tested during the Kyle told the lady behind the counter that he those of you interested in experiencing this and have no idea what she likes or how night as a malicious storm decided to hit us had a sword inside of his bag. The attendant’s indescribable adventure, talk with Fr. Kirk. she would react, you might even be choos- on the single night we were sleeping outside. expression was priceless, but she soon asked if He is currently planning the 2013 WYD to be ing the wrong girl. Most importantly, it is This despite the assurances provided by our it was from Toledo. Kyle smiled upon realizing held in Rio. We recommend signing up. It’s not how you’re asking the girl but whom “meteorologist” Mr. Coffey that it wouldn’t that his sword was going home with him. an experience you will remember for the rest you’re asking. rain. Horizontal rain ensued, accompanied We arrived to San Diego with hearts filled of your life.

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