The WALRUS The time has come, the Walrus said, to talk of many things: Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings. - Lewis Carroll

Vol LXV, No. 1 St. Sebastian’s School October 2011 Homecoming for the Ages

By Peter Cimini ‘12 As the sun rose on Saturday support from Henry’s Corner (the Senior Editor morning, October 15, there were Arrows’ student section) helped the very few clouds in the sky. A beauti- team’s morale. Almost 200 students ful fall day ensued, Homecoming Week 2011 lined whichever end zone the Ar- perfect for the days activities. Early in was a memorable event for all who rows were headed towards and pro- the morning, numerous volunteers took part in it. Starting early on vided constant yelling and cheering from the Guild of St. Irene, the Men’s Tuesday and gradually building until for their beloved Arrows. Association, Men With Positive at- Saturday morning, the excitement titude, and other parents flocked to nd was quite palpable throughout St. Once the 2 half began, the fields to set up various tents. The Sebastian’s. Early Tuesday morning the Arrows struck quickly with a Pat Bookstore tent once again produced came three great announcements Healy pass to senior Captain Jack new memorabilia for students and urging students to prepare for what Connolly ’12 for a 15-yard touch- alumni alike, the Alumni Hospitality the weekend had in store. Home- down. But, a failed 2-pt conver- tent was a place were Alumni could coming is truly the biggest sporting sion left the score at 14-12. This meet and reconnect with classmates event of the fall season, and this remained the score for the rest of and teachers, and MPA manned the rd th year the Arrows battled rival Bel- the 3 quarter and most of the 4 concession stand handing out steam- mont Hill. For all of the Senior Class quarter until a Belmont Hill field ing burgers and hot dogs through- 2012, this event would be their last goal made the score 17-12. On the out the day. Young children and 7th against the Hillers for Fall Sports, ensuing drive, the Arrows faced a graders were excited to see the giant th and last of their career for some. mid range 4 down, and lined up to inflatable slides and bouncy bounces Thus, it was a big event. punt. After receiving the snap, Brian that were assembled off to the side O’Malley ’13 scampered for a first Before the events of Sat- of the field. All of this, paired with down and much more continuing urday, however, the Cross Country the planned athletic contests, set up the drive. The next series, however, team had their race against Belmont a perfect Homecoming for the St. the Arrows couldn’t get a first down Hill on a soaked Friday Afternoon at Sebastian’s faithful. and actually had to punt this time, Carroll Park in Dover. Enduring tor- pinning Belmont Hill inside their On the Soccer pitch, the rential rainfall, the Arrows, backed own 20 yard line. Once again, the Arrows faced off against a very good by support from Henry’s Corner, stout Arrows defense was put in a Belmont Hill team. The Hill scored began the race. For those of you crucial situation. They rose up and early in the first half to make the The St. Sebastian’s cheering section, Henry’s Corner, propels the team on an important drive who have not had the pleasure of forced yet another Belmont punt. score 1-0 and once again late in the attending a Cross Country race, it is The punter wiffed on the punt, first half making the lead 2-0. For the very exciting. The runners run a lap sending it barely past the line of rest of the game, the Arrows attack around the original field, and then scrimmage, and positioning the led by Kevin Dillon ’12 and George venture off into the woods for most Arrows deep inside Belmont Hill Price ’13 could not find the back of of the race. Once they return from territory with less than two minutes the net. Opportunity after opportu- the woods, a final lap and sprint remaining. After a Brendan Daly nity presented itself, but the Arrows to the finish line. Consequently, ’13 10-yard run and a Pat Healy could not capitalize leaving the final run, the Arrows had the ball on the Roy Visits Sebs for it is hard to watch the entire race. score 3-0. As has been the case with rd Nevertheless, about 50 Students Belmont Hill 15. On 3 down, Healy all of their games, a bounce here or along with faculty and parents lined was forced out of the pocket, and there could have turned the tides in the course supporting the run- while being pulled down for a sack, favor of the Arrows, but they have ners. In the final stages of the race, he fired off a pass that was ruled as not been so lucky. a Belmont Hill runner led the pack Intentional Grounding because it and sped off to an easy victory. As failed to cross the line of scrimmage. All-School Read On the football field, the th the other runners emerged from Thus, the Arrows faced a long 4 Arrows faced a similar defeat. After a down and failed to covert, handing the forest, Terry O’Connor’12 was in Belmont Hill fumble on the opening 2nd, a Belmont Hill runner in 3rd, and over the ball to Belmont Hill who kickoff and the following 3-and-out winter Olympics and the 1980 U.S. the conclusion to leave the reader freshman Johnny Ryan in 4th. Seeing took a knee to end the game. While by the Hill’s offense, the Arrows had By Chris Stadler ‘12 Olympic hockey team. Ed Swift feeling positive about Travis’ future. this, the entire group of students the game ended in disappointment prime position deep inside Belmont Senior Editor meshed perfectly with Travis Roy, as Luckily things began to turn around ran with the group of 3 runners for the Arrows, they truly played Hill territory. They didn’t wait long to they reminisced about their times and the last chapter, after the re- inspiring them to push to the finish hard and put on a show for all capitalize as Pat Healy While summer reading can together writing their book and write, left audiences feeling upbeat line. As a result, Terry easily held the fans. The courage and deter- ’13 scored on a 1-yard QB sneak to often be a time consuming trial for offered a unique perspective on about Travis’ future, according to Ed. onto 2nd and Johnny quickly passed mination against the undefeated put the Arrows up 6-0. The extra most St. Sebastian’s students, one Travis as a young University Following their presenta- the Belmont Hill runner and finished Belmont Hill squad was extraordi- point failed and the score remained book captivated the entire com- student still struggling to find his tion there was a lengthy question in 3rd. While still losing the race, the nary, and it was a shame the Arrows 6-0. Belmont Hill responded with munity. Eleven Seconds, by Travis way in the face of adversity. and answer session. Roy talked Arrows faired much better than they didn’t come out on top. a of their own making Roy and Ed Swift, was this year’s all Together, Roy and Swift about his life after the events of were supposed to, and these two While none of the the score 7-6. Late in the 2nd quarter, school read and personally affected recounted the writing process they Eleven Seconds; he stressed his pos- individual performances led the Athletic contests went the Arrows’ the score remained the same as the all who read it. Just moments into undertook while writing Eleven itive outlook and hope for a cure for way. The effort shown by the Cross way, Homecoming 2011 was a suc- Hillers drove deep into Arrows terri- his first collegiate hockey game, Seconds. Roy emphasized the quadriplegics. Travis is adamant that Country team was just the first of cessful day. It was the last Home- tory. Once again, Belmont Hill scored Travis, with the excitement of begin- loneliness he felt at BU in his fresh- a cure will be found in his lifetime many memorable athletic perfor- coming for the seniors as Students putting them up 14-6 going into half- ning a new chapter in his life boiling man year. He felt invisible among and he hopes to one day feel the ice mances. and they successfully put all their time. Throughout the game, constant effort into a memorable event. inside him, had his entire future re- his peers and few people took the beneath his feet again. For the time written. After missing his opponent time to talk to him. At first Roy felt being Travis is happy. He enjoys on an aggressive check, Travis found lost, unsure of his ability to succeed. time with friends and family, while himself unable to move on the ice. Travis Roy, once a jock on a defend- spending summers at a peaceful Travis’ collision with the boards ing national title winning team, vacation house. Travis’ foundation cracked his fourth vertebra and left was now a disabled student trying has also grown to extremely suc- him paralyzed from the neck down. to fit in. Following the conclusion cessful heights and concentrates Last year Travis came to of his freshman year, Roy made a on providing aid for quadriplegics school and discussed his current life. commitment to be more social and without the same resources Roy He told us his story and reflected find a place in the Boston University has been provided with. Given of on the lessons he had learned. The community. Travis understood that all the support he has been blessed speech was very similar to his senior as hard as it was for him to reach with, Travis let everyone know how talk he gave at Tabor, yet much out to others, it was just as difficult thankful he is. Travis Roy’s visit to St. more poignant given the obstacles for others to break the ice with him. Sebastian’s began the year in ideal he had overcome, since his accident. So Roy took the initiative and his fashion. It gave everyone an oppor- As is tradition the author of the all new attitude paid off. He found the tunity to see adversity with a new school read visits school to discuss companionship he had been search- perspective. While homework and his or her book. Travis Roy and Ed ing for. The BU alum concluded, by outside pressures may seem to be Swift came to St. Sebastian’s on the encouraging everyone to reach out indomitable obstacles at the time, second day of school and talked to others who they view as “differ- compared to the problems Travis about their experiences before ent” in their lives and to make an Roy faced and overcame, our own our school community. Having effort to connect with those people. hurdles are truly trivial. already addressed the school once, The impact of such a simple effort, Travis was able to connect on a far Travis revealed, is beyond measure. “In life there are times when we more personal level with a school Ed Swift revealed to the au- choose our challenges and other community Travis already felt was dience his first impressions of Travis times when the challenges simply a second home, given the annual Roy. He saw a polite young kid, who choose us. The question is whether Travis Roy cup and previous visits was completely honest and forth we conquer the challenges life pres- he had made to the school. Accom- coming about his problems. Roy ents us, or surrender to them.” panying Travis Roy was Ed Swift. never sugarcoated things; rather Ed Swift is an accomplished senior he was honest about his struggles; -Travis Roy writer for Sports Illustrated and is so honest that the first draft of Travis Roy (center) and Ed Swift (right) came to discuss their inspirational book, Eleven Seconds best known for his coverage of the Eleven Seconds needed a rewrite in

NEWS SPORTS Does Not Appear in Picture: Extreme Makeover: Lounge Edition Mr. Thomasy’s Quick Announc- Cross Country Battles ISL’s Best Page 3 ment About H.M.C. Page 8 Page 2 THE WALRUS October 2011 Juniors Embrace New Arrows with QUOTES of the Lively Opening Breakfast By James O’Leary ‘13 seventh graders connect with the Burke called tables up to get their older and seasoned juniors who food. Joe and the kitchen staff On the morning of Wednes- have had more experience with the prepared an amazing meal with great day, September 28, 2011, the school and the community. It is easy variety. The students were able to students from the seventh grade and to say that the goal the Faculty and choose from eggs, waffles, home MONTH junior class gathered in Ward Hall for Student Council had in mine was a fries, sausage, bacon, and more. a breakfast hosted by the Student great success. The students bonded Fellow student and member of the Council. Many relationships were and shaped relationships that prove Class of 2017, Thaddeus Kennedy, created between the new seventh to be very beneficial for the seventh said, “The food was so good. It was “Mr. Ferguson is the reason I keep a squirt graders and veteran juniors over a graders. It can be hard for a new stu- probably the best breakfast I’ve ever very generous breakfast thanks to dent to fit into any school, especially had.” The students lined up and were gun hidden in my desk.” Joe and the kitchen staff. if they are the very youngest. The served their food by the kitchen staff. The morning began with junior class responded with great After receiving their food, juniors students in the junior class gathering leadership. Although the benefits for would sit with the seventh graders -Mr. Nerbonne in McCullough Room. Mr. Sullivan the juniors are not as valuable, they they had been assigned and began distributed nametags to the mem- seemed to understand the situation to talk about life at St. Sebastian’s bers of the junior class that included of the seventh graders and were School. The students would ask their own name as well as the name happy to take the role of mentors. questions about schoolwork, teach- of a seventh grader. Mr. Sullivan be- After receiving the nam- ers, sports, and everyday life. By their “I thought you were going to murder me.” gan to explain the meaning of these etags from Mr. Sullivan, the juniors experience, juniors were able to give mysterious nametags. In the past, proceeded to Ward Hall. The seventh advice to the younger students that - Kevin Wolfe, after being seventh graders had a breakfast with graders had been sent to tables. can be very useful in the long run. members of the senior class; how- Each table had three to four seventh The Classes of 2017 and ever, this year the junior class was graders sitting eagerly as the juniors 2013 came together on the event- poked by Mr. Tremblay’s rubber pencil. to take the place of the seniors. Mr. entered the hall. A table number was ful September morning, and the Sullivan explained that the juniors included on the nametags that the community of St. Sebastian’s School were to become mentors to the new juniors received, so as the juniors be- benefitted greatly from it. Seventh students who had only been at the gan to file into Ward Hall, the event graders were able to ask questions school a few weeks. When asked began. Juniors would meet the comfortable to understanding older “My skin feels like it is being rubbed by some- of the purpose the seventh grade seventh graders whom they would juniors on how to become better and junior class breakfast, Mr. Dan be mentors to. At first some students students, athletes, and hard working Burke responded, saying, “The goal seemed to be a little shy. The older young men. The seventh grade and thing really, really, amazing.” is to create a mentorship program juniors seemed to be intimidating to junior breakfast was a great success. through which juniors could meet some seventh graders; however, as Although this year the mentors are - David Abelson when putting and advise seventh graders on school juniors began to introduce them- juniors instead of seniors like the life at St. Sebastian’s in the hope of selves and talk with the seventh past, the St. Sebastian’s community the relationships carrying over.” graders individually, the tensions can only hope for the tradition to on his sweater. The goal of the breakfast were eased. continue with such a beneficial out- is to have the young and unfamiliar Mr. Cornish and Mr. Dan come. “Pete, you’re just a glorified male cheerleader.” -Andrew Vandini in reaction to Peter Cimini’s Homecoming speech

“Remember the time on that beach, that one with all the sand.” -Chris Barletta vividly describes a summer memory to Jared Clement.

Student-Athletes Maximize Potential

By Chris Callahan ‘14 recognized and recruited to play in who was recently named the top 1st John Doherty ‘13 enjoys a breakfast of champions with his fellow classmates and new Arrows college.While the ISL Championship basement and left handed pitcher and Vaughn Gendron ‘14 has eluded the Arrow’s, the team has by Perfect Game USA, a web site become a perennial power that is dedicated to baseball recruiting who St. Sebastian’s is well known always in the playoff hunt. There are also reports the Bellinger will head to for providing an environment where many recent Arrows now wearing Vanderbilt University after gradua- student-athletes are able to develop D1 college uniforms and the current tion. Justin or “JB” lead the Arrows their athletic skills for succeeding at programs looks to be producing in homeruns this past year and was The Walrus the next level. Many Arrows over the many more. One of those poised to voted all-ISL as a freshman. With his years became high level prospects do great things is Patrick Healy’13. elite baseball resume and three more A St. Sebastian’s Publication while at St. Sebs and have gone on to His play over the past two years was seasons wearing the Arrow’s cap, fans excel at the collegiate and profes- one of the reasons the program has can enjoy a lot of exciting baseball sional levels. Recent graduates and been so successful and his efforts are form the team and perhaps an ISL Senior Editors: Peter Cimini ‘12, Sean Frazzette ‘12, Chris Nadeau ‘12, Chris many current students are continu- now recognized nationally. Inside championship run before JB moves Stadtler ‘12 ing this tradition of excelling on the Lacrosse Magazine recently ranked on to bigger and better things. athletic fields and arenas and are Healy as the #1 defensemen and the The Arrows seem to have Apprentice Editors: Henry’s Corner being recognized, not only locally #2 overall player in Massachusetts a bright future in many sports and but nationally. and the #17 ranked player in the hope to continue the success they Head Writers: John Donovan ‘12, Joe Dudley ‘12, Matt Fechtelkotter ‘12, The hockey tradition at St. country. This recognition has caught have had over the past couple of sea- Tyler Sweeney ‘12, Kevin Wolfe ‘12, Bobby Wright ‘12 Sebastian’s is rich with a tradition of the attention of many schools but sons. Having great athletes like these great teams and great players who it appears Healy will head to South three are a huge reason the Arrows have gone on to excel at both in Bend, Indiana to play lacrosse for the are always in contention to win any college and in the NHL.Year after year Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Lax game they play in. These three great CONTRIBUTORS: Chris Reilly ‘13, Shane MacDonald ‘14, Colin Connolly ‘15, the Arrow’s put highly competitive fans look forward to seeing Healy accomplishments by St. Sebs athletes teams into the ISL who are led by succeed in college and hope for the show how a student can be great in John Ryan ‘15, Kevin Patterson ‘13, Danny Higgins ‘15, Will Kenney ‘14, Mike elite players who often move on to ISL championship before he goes. school as well as in the classroom. Petro ‘13, Peter Dematteo ‘13, Mike Haley ‘13, Jack Goldman ‘14, Chris Calla- play beyond high school. The current The Arrows baseball team is taking These three stars have bright futures han ‘14, Vaughn Gendron ‘14, Cam Kelly ‘14, Kevin Murray ‘14, John Bartlett Arrows hockey team is no exception some of the lacrosse spotlight in the and hopefully can carry their respec- ‘14, Mark Lane ‘12, James O’Leary ‘13, Pat Rivard ‘14, Michael Hoff ‘13, Bran- as evidence by the recognition being spring and Justin Bellinger ’14 has tive teams to much success in the received by senior forward Danny a lot to do with that. Bellinger is a future. don Jones ‘14, Billy McCarthy ‘15, Jimmy Mitchell ‘15, Jay Daukas ‘14, David O’Regan. O’Regan came to St. Sebs national recruited baseball talent Abelson ‘14 as a junior and was an integral part of last year’s successful playoff qualify- ing team. For his efforts, O’Regan was selected to play this past sum- mer for the USA Hockey U-18 team that traveled to Piestany, Slovakia to Editors Emeritus: Edmund Murphy, Dillon Ecclesine, Tom Hoff, Alex Spear play in the U-18 World Champion- ships. O’Regan’s selection to the Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond team was earned through is partici- pation at the USA Hockey National Development Select Camp where his The Walrus is the official student newspaper of St. Sebastian’s School. The Walrus skill and determination earned him a seeks to provide news and entertainment for the St. Sebastian’s community, as well as coveted spot on this elite roster. With to provide an open forum for students to offer opinions on issues related to world, na- O’Regan leading this winter’s Arrow Hockey Team, fans can look forward tional, and school affairs. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect opin- to more exciting championship level ions of the faculty advisors or senior editors of The Walrus or of St. Sebastian’s School. hockey. Correspondence to The Walrus should be addressed to The Walrus, c/o St. Sebas- In recent years, the la- tian’s School, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. Senior Editors and produc- crosse program at St. Sebastian’s has enjoyed great success both on the tion staff reserve the right to reject, edit, or admit any or all submissions. To submit an field as well as with its players being Danny O’Regan ‘12 participates in U18 World Hockey Tournament article, email it to [email protected]. October 2011 THE WALRUS Page 3 New Faculty: Mr. Curran New Faculty: Miss Powers By Mr. Drummond turning point” for her future studies. she was leaving after last year. “So to head down that path, and decided ever, Mr. Curran was already a junior Guest Writer “I traveled all around Spain during I knew a little bit about what I was By Colin Connolly ‘15 my time there,” she reflects, “and getting into, even if there were some to also begin studying biology. in high school, and felt it would be At times, it is the end of beneficial for him to repeat his junior when I returned decided to attend differences as a boys Catholic school” Every year, the Sebs faculty Despite this heavy amount of work things that get our attention. A year when going to Taft. So, the the Middlebury Summer program rather than a co-ed boarding school. is fortunate enough to welcome that was placed upon him with such death, a conclusive act, a final line decision was made, and in the fall of in Spanish Language study directly When asked how things are some new and outstanding teachers a difficult course load, Mr. Curran was from a book like “The Great Gatsby” 2005, Mr. Curran enrolled at Taft. after my graduation from college.” going thus far, Miss Powers happily to its ranks. This year in particular, still able to contribute to his school that can haunt us for years after a While at Taft, Mr. Curran Miss Powers then spent another year responded, “It’s good! Everyone has we have three new teachers who in a major way athletically. Being first reading. What can be equally excelled both in the classroom, and in Madrid, mastering her language been very welcoming here, both the have made a definite impact from a hockey player his whole life, Mr. inspiring, however, are new begin- in athletics. He played hockey and skills and taking in as much of the students and the faculty. I’m looking the start, including new math and Curran was a part of the hockey team nings, those hopeful moments that lacrosse in his time there, and had culture and history of the country as forward to helping with the tennis science teacher Mr. Bryan Curran. his whole time at Middlebury, and allow us to start fresh and experience many fond memories of games she could. and ski teams later in the year as Opening the interview, I asked Mr. was also supposed to play lacrosse a small rebirth in our sometimes against Avon Old Farms, Taft’s big- While abroad, she applied well… At this point, though, my goal Curran, “Why did you choose to teach there as well, but wanted to focus on mundane and plodding lives. gest rival at the time. Mr. Curran to the Pomfret School in Pomfret, CT, is to make my Spanish classes a fun at Seb’s?” His response brought us the one sport along with his stud- At Sebs this year, our Sep- enjoyed the boarding school aspect to begin her teaching career. “I actu- learning environment so students back to his senior year at Middlebury ies. Playing hockey for Middlebury, tember start includes three new fac- of Taft, and thought that repeating ally applied there and accepted the feel more comfortable both with the just last year. however, was not something he ulty members who have embarked his junior year made him feel more job without ever seeing the campus”, language and the culture of Spain – Mr. Curran explained to could have imagined just a few years on their own ‘new beginning’ here on comfortable when he was heading she said. “There was another faculty I’d also like to incorporate what I’ve us that he had attended a speech before it became a reality. Greendale Avenue. Mr. JP Craven, Mr. off to college. member in Spain who came over seen in my travels, too, to help high- given by our headmaster, Mr. Burke. Growing up in the Chicago Brian Curran, and Miss Kara Powers Mr. Curran has three young- and showed me the campus on their light certain aspects of the country He was intrigued by the speech and area, Mr. Curran was a standout comprise the new faculty this year er brothers and one older sister. His website, and I thought, ‘It looks nice as well.” heard great things about our school hockey player for his club teams: the (along with Mrs. Lutch as our Director older sister attended DePauw Uni- enough’, so off I went.” During her Everyone at The Walrus wel- from fellow teammates Chris Brown, Chicago Mission, and Team Illinois. of Health Services); I sat down with versity, a small school in Indiana. His two years at Pomfret, Miss Powers comes Miss Powers to St. Sebastian’s, Robbie Donahoe, and his brother However, the hockey in his area was Miss Powers to discuss her transition brother closest to him in age is the served as a dorm affiliate for sopho- of course, and encourages all stu- Tucker Donahoe, who are all St. Seb’s not very competitive, and he was to St. Sebs and her past experiences captain of the hockey team at Con- more girls, the assistant field hockey dents to introduce yourselves when alumni. He decided to look into Seb’s, in search of a better alternative to that have led her to our door. necticut College, and also attended coach, and the Varsity tennis assis- you have a chance. Miss Powers as he had decided that he wanted the public high school he had been Born in Salem, Massachu- Taft. Also, he has a brother who is tant before taking over as the head is a big fan of “Modern Family”, “30 to pursue a career in education. attending. He learned from one of his setts and raised in Manchester, where currently doing a post-graduate year JV tennis coach last year. Rock”, and the Food Network – “I’m However, it had not always been this club team coaches about a presti- she attended the town’s public at Taft, and if hoping to play college So what prompted the a foodie,” she admits. “I love to cook way for Mr. Curran. When he started gious boarding school in Connecti- school (and where her mom teaches hockey just like his two brothers be- move to Sebs? Miss Powers cites her Greek food and bake as well.” Or you at Middlebury College in Vermont, he cut called Taft, which is part of the Art History and studio art), Miss fore him. Lastly, his youngest brother, family ties to her parents in Manches- could talk movies (The Town, The was originally an economics major. Founder’s League. He took a tour at Powers later attended Hamilton Col- who is only 16, goes to public school ter and her sister in Boston; the two Departed, and Ace Ventura are fa- However, as he went through col- Taft, and decided that it was where lege with her twin sister Marni, who in Chicago, and is interested in film- of them now share an apartment in vorites) or even music (Broken Bells, lege, he realized that he did not want he wanted to spend the remaining played Varsity tennis with her for the years he had left in high school. How- ing and technology. the North End together. “Friends and Arcade Fire, Mumford and Sons, The Continentals. Inspired initially to family in the area definitely made a National, anyone?) pursue teaching by her high school difference,” she asserts, “but it was Whatever happens, we are Spanish instructor, Mr. Bilsbury, also how my friend Megan (Mrs. thrilled that Miss Powers has decided Miss Powers pursued both a major Megan Madsen, who taught at Sebs to have her new beginning with us. Student Lounge: A Fresh Look? in Hispanic Studies and a minor in the past two years) raved about the We hope that her outstanding start Educational studies in college, in- school and encouraged me to look thus far will be the first step in a long cluding a semester abroad in Madrid here,” perhaps because she knew and productive year teaching here at So to get to the bottom of this and need is a new clicker? In response By Joe Dudley ‘12 with a host family that proved “a Sebs. try to clear up what our president to what President Pat wants, I gath- The lounge, also known as Patrick McLaughlin was saying, I ered a list of what seniors want in Mark Cunningham’s bedroom, has asked him to release a statement the lounge: been the one place at St. Sebastian’s regarding the lounge. Here is what New Faculty: Mr. Craven belonging entirely to the students. he said: “All right, people should For many it is a favorite place to get their hopes way up for the new Steve Brown wants a personal mas- coaching cross country. In the winter While the overall experi- sleep in the morning, hang out lounge furniture. Way up. Essentially seuse at his beck and call every day. By Shane MacDonald ‘14 he plans on coaching ninth grade ence seems to have been terrific before, during and after school, and we’re replacing the current, mostly Ryan Sanderson wants equally old St. Sebastian’s has opened hockey, and in the spring varsity thus far, Mr. Craven does note that even to do homework. However, broken, half-wood, beat-up old furniture and a smaller, sleeker up to the new school year wonder- baseball. His Division 1 experience is returning to Seb’s is a bit unsettling as more students continue to use lounge furniture with brand new, television set. fully with everyone adjusting to their sure to help out the squad. as well, although in a positive way. the lounge, the dirtier and more mostly broken, half wood, beat-up MJ Muldowney wants a toilet. new routines and schedules. This His year has started off very “It’s funny to come back and see devastated it becomes. The current furniture. The TV will be even boxier, Patrick Ciapciak wants new wood year the school community was lucky well, as he adjusts to teaching for the some of the old teachers that I had state of the lounge is worse than it tubier, and not-workier than our paneling for the walls (huh?) to add several new teachers to the first time. He thanks Mr. Burke and when I went here. I had such great has ever been in a long time. current model, just with smaller, Johnny Nicklas wants a cotton teaching faculty. One of those new Mr. Nerbonne for helping him find a relationships with some of them as Do not be fooled by the lack of ‘sleeker’ screen. We’re also removing candy machine. teachers is Mr. Craven. teaching job. a student and now it is great to work clothes and sport coats tossed the pool table and replacing it with Alex Venditti wants a pool stick. As a brother to two siblings “I’ve always held a great with them.” about, as was the case in the past; a permanent backgammon board. Kevin Martin wants a pool table. at St. Sebs, he found teaching here a relationship with Mr. Burke and Mr. Mr. Craven says all of his the furniture, pool table, and TV are Bring your own pieces, for obvious Gus Gordon wants a pool. little strange at first. Nerbonne. At first, they were just math and science classes are pro- in the worst condition they could reasons. This is going to be a revo- Tyler Sweeney wants another Shawn “Well, I do teach my youngest helping me find a teaching job any- gressing very well to start of the year possibly be. You would be hard lutionary time for the St. Sebastian’s Johnson “got milk?” poster. brother here in science. It was a little where; it didn’t have to be here. But and hopes to see their success to pressed to find a single couch in the lounge and there should be no And Kevin Wolfe wants…well, you’ll strange establishing the teacher- stu- eventually things worked out that continue. He enjoys the difference lounge without a tear in it or that reservation in saying that this will be find out. dent relationship at first, but after a there was an opening here.” in structure and problem solving be- completely torn in half. We have the greatest new building project few days it was fine.” Mr. Craven, who attended tween math and science. Teaching been without a proper pool stick the school has broken ground on in Mr. Craven graduated from Seb’s from 7th to 9th grade, was two different courses interests him for the past two years, our lowest the past year.” The people have spoken. Pat, the Davidson College last year, and is already very familiar with the school and allows him to see the differences point coming when we had to use Wow, sounds like another…interest- burden is on you to get it done. currently teaching two sections of prior to teaching. Both of his young- between the two classes. a broom handle. Not to mention ing venture for Pat McLaughlin. Seri- Steve’s hip flexors are tight. Algebra 1 and one section of 7th er brothers currently attend Seb’s, The St. Seb’s community the triangle is gone, leaving Nine ously, why did he buy a TV, all we grade science. He really liked the and he held a great relationship with is lucky to have Mr. Craven teach- Ball the only legitimate game to change of scenery that Davidson pre- the staff from when he attended the ing and coaching here this year. His play. The TV has been on the most sented. Davidson is a small school school. intellectual and athletic abilities will boring station it has ever been on, located just twenty minutes north of “I knew I would be wel- undeniably strengthen the school as black screen. Whoever knows how Charlotte, North Carolina. He played comed at Seb’s because I had been a whole. We should all be grateful to change the station, please do. baseball at Davidson, which proudly here and seen how great the com- to have him with us this year and we How else will students get through boasts a Division 1 standing. munity was. I have family in the wish him the best success in his first Mr. Eaton’s class without watching Currently, Mr. Craven is school and a great support system year of teaching. the TV through his window? To be here.” honest, the only comparison to our lounge is the one found in the novel Holes by Lewis Sachar. Sure, we might not dig a hole the length and New Sebs Nurse: Mrs. Lutch width of a shovel, but we do have an equally as torn up lounge as some By John Ryan ‘15 our first taste of Seb’s and then it was get 8 hours of sleep… at least. You kids in juvenile prison. For the sake further magnified by our visit to the want to turn off the technology by of the morale of the students and Open House here at Seb’s. We greatly 9 and get a good night’s sleep. It by the simple fact none of us have “Don’t come to school if you are sick.” Everyone reading this enjoyed it and so did Matt. He then will help you stay focused and it will broken the law yet, we deserve a applied and was accepted. help all around. If you are sick, don’t better lounge. article wants to hear these words and in the back of your mind you know JR: Did you work as nurse before ac- come to school; it will just make ev- Rumor has it that new cepting your job here at Seb’s? erything worse. You’ll make yourself furniture and a TV are on there way. that you are thinking of faking an The future of the student lounge seems as hazy and dark as this very picture. illness. However, as is repeated by Mrs. L: I did work as a nurse before. I sicker and you’re fellow Arrows. You our nurse, sicknesses are no laughing have been both a school nurse and don’t want to do that to them so matter. They can be very serious and a hospital nurse, but then I stopped don’t come in if you are sick. Once we want to control them. And the and stayed home with my children. I again, just take care of yourself. best way to do that is through advice then once again worked as a nurse JR: Thank you for your time, Mrs. through your school nurse. but part-time and then I applied here Lutch Unfortunately, as many of you know, for the job and was accepted. I was Mrs. L: No thank you and stay Seniors In “The Program” last year our beloved nurse Mrs. lucky enough to be picked because healthy. I am not here so I can teach Lynch retired. It was great to be able there were many valid picks. you kids things but so that you can JR: Did Mrs. Lynch give you any teach me things. That is why I am By Chris Riley ‘13 had to push themselves continuously not just yourself. In simpler terms, to talk with Mrs. Lynch about any- and had to push each other continu- leadership is measured by how well thing; her door was always open and advice? here in this wonderful place, to learn ously. The idea behind all of this was your team competes, and you are Mrs. L: She gave me lots of super and from you. On Tuesday, August 30, representa- still is because our new school nurse, to push the seniors to the point of only part of the team. And so the wonderful advice. Even enlightening Mrs. Lynch always helped tives from The Program came to St. Mrs. Lutch, has now moved into the exhaustion where they don’t want best leaders are able to not only advice as well. She is a great lady and us through our difficult times and Sebastian’s to direct Senior Leader- office to take Mrs. Lynch’s spot. She to continue, and then to have the push themselves beyond their limits, she makes me proud to be able to be was always open to us. Now that ship. The Program, founded in 2008, has a son, Matt, who graduated from mental toughness as they called it. In but make sure that all around them in the same position she was. Mrs. Lynch retired, someone had to has the mission “to develop better Seb’s in ’08 and is now at the Naval overcoming this adversity, the senior are as motivated, courageous, and JR: How do you like Seb’s so far, as a fill that gap, and Mrs. Lutch will. As leaders and more cohesive teams.” Academy, as well as an eighth grader, class got a small taste of the courage hard-working as they are.” parent and as a nurse? with Mrs. Lynch, I am sure that Mrs. The Program helps to build and Brendan. We need to get to know and leadership required from all to The new seniors, now with Mrs. L: As I said before, I love it here. Lutch will be more than happy to foster leadership within corpora- her so we can welcome her more form a cohesive unit of many. some leadership training under their I believe in this place. We got a taste talk with you about any problems tions, professional sports teams, high fully into the life of the school. One Steve Brown ’12 won the belt, look to this year to guide the of it when Matt was here from ’02 to you have. While you may not be at school and collegiate sports teams, morning I sat down with her and Senior Leadership Award (and the students at St. Sebastian’s towards ’08 butit is an unbelievable place to the same comfort level with Mrs. and senior classes at schools in Need- asked her a few questions: Under Armour t-shirt that went with becoming men of honor and charac- be able to work at. Lutch as you were with Mrs. Lynch, it ham, Mass. John Ryan: How did you come to it) for best exemplifying a leader, but ter. To do this, the seniors will have JR: What is your best advice to sick will only take time. As Mr. Burke says The day began at 2:30, know Seb’s? he thinks was just “one of many who to take the lessons learned at Senior students right now? many times to the new students, “In when the representatives from The Mrs. Lutch: My husband and I were stepped up” on August 30. Brown Leadership Day and throughout their Mrs. L: Nice question. But right now only a month, you won’t feel like the Program met the seniors in the Mc- looking for a middle school in Milton and others embodied leaders by time here at Seb’s and apply it to school has just started and every- new students.” In only a month, it Culloch Room for a brief presentation for our oldest boy in the summer keeping a positive attitude, putting their own actions and their interac- one has hit the ground running and will seem as though Mrs. Lutch has to run through the itinerary and the of 2002. We knew other families in others before themselves, and always tions with younger students. The as we all know germs do start to been here for a while. To welcome goal for the day. After that, Senior town that really liked it here (Seb’s) making sure to work to the best of Class of 2012 can shape the way the spread easily. I have to say take care Mrs. Lutch into Seb’s, make sure to Leadership Day revolved around and then we saw that there was an their ability. entire student body acts and repre- of yourself. It is probably the most stop by her office and introduce physical activities that required Open House for Seb’s at the Canahan According to Brown, “Lead- sents our school by providing a good important thing to do. You also want yourself to her. individual determination, teamwork, house. I knew Mrs. Canahan through ership is difficult at times because model for the younger students to to sleep and eat well. Practice good As Mrs. Lutch and Mrs. Lynch will say or a mixture of both. From pushups, the Milton-Dorchester Physicians’ leadership is measured by how well follow, and leaving them with big hygiene; wash your hands and your and have said, stay healthy and take situps, and planks to team sandbag Wives Club. The Open House was those around you are performing, shoes to fill. gym clothes. You definitely want to care of yourself. sprints and log carries, the seniors Page 4 THE WALRUS October 2011

Movies with Shark By Mark Lane ‘12 Sadly, this is the most action you get the movie suddenly takes a violent for the next thirty to forty minutes. and surprisingly gory turn. This action-crime drama is directed For the next forty minutes you are As soon Irene’s husband awkwardly by Nicolas Winding Refn, and stars forced to sit through some of the named Standard (played by Oscar Ryan Gosling (The Notebook and most awkward and slow dialogue in Isaac from Sucker Punch and Body Crazy Stupid Love), who strangely the history of cinema. In just about of Lies) returns the movie becomes enough doesn’t have a name every conversation driver has with filled with suspense and gory ac- and simply goes by “Driver”. The any character there is a solid two tion. Standard asks Driver to do a movie also features Bryan Cranston minute pause followed by a one or job for him and when things go bad, (Breaking Bad and Malcom in the two word response. An example of the movie shifts from awkward love Middle) as the driver’s best friend such riveting dialogue occurs be- story to vengeance thriller. Overall and scheming mechanic. The movie tween driver and Irene during one despite the movie’s slow start the is ultimately centered on Driver, of their first meetings. Driver says, movie starts to really pick and prove a movie stunt man by day and a “Who is that?” referring to a pic- that it’s worth watching. Even Ryan “wheelman” for robbers and thieves ture on the wall with Irene and her Gosling’s acting changes as he goes by night, as well as his relationship husband, Irene responds “Oh, that’s from acting like Kevin Martin to be- with love interest Irene (played by my husband.” Driver then says, coming a dangerous Mafioso killer. Carey Mulligan, Pride and Prejudice). “Where is he?” Irene responds with In the end, I would say that this The movie starts with a thrilling no emotion, “Prison.” (two minute movie isn’t exactly something you and action packed sequence eerily pause) Driver finally responds, “Oh”, need to rush out to the theaters and similar to the opening of The Trans- and that’s end of the conversation. pay ten bucks for but it is certainly porter (starring Jason Statham) in After forty minutes of story building something to watch when it comes which Driver gives two small time and bad dialogue you begin to ask out on DVD, On-Demand, and pay robbers very specific rules and helps yourself why did I spend ten dollars per view. Overall I would have to them rob a warehouse, managing a to see this, but thankfully just as give this movie a 3 out of 5 Sharks. narrow escape. you’re about to walk out the theater

NBC’s screwball comedy “Community” draws laughs in its third season as a student body What to Watch On Fall T.V.

By John Donovan ‘12 families really are in an extremely funny, but not unbelievable. So I will humorous way. It’s a great way to let you decide whether or not you This fall, television networks have spend a Wednesday night, so watch like them. thrown a lot at their viewers. In this it. If not for entertainment, then just whirlwind, it is hard to know what is to see what Sofia Vergara is wearing 1. Whitney good or bad, what is worthy of your this week. 2. Two Broke Girls time and what is crap. Think about it, every night you have to make 3. How I Met Your Mother -- Like What Not to Watch: the conscious decision whether Community, HIMYM hasn’t been or not to watch T.V. and blow off center stage in the TV world; how- 1. The Office -- Just sad. A sad -at homework until tomorrow’s early ever, I guarantee you that it is worth tempt to recreate what once was. morning library cram session or to checking out. Not only is running a The show has lost its focus and the suffer through it and potentially new season, the show is also con- plot has become random and ir- miss out something good. Although stantly rerunning episodes on various relevant. Don’t ruin your memory of there is a lot of bologna out there, networks, so if you haven’t been The Office by watching this disas- there are still some diamonds hid- watching, it will be easy to catch up. I trous new season. Watch reruns on den in the rough. I’m here to tell you would compare this show to Friends, TBS, you’ll be better off. what, where, when, and why of T.V. a late 90’s sitcom, except HIMYM is this fall. actually funny. Their group dynamic, 2. Anything with a Vampire -- Just while odd, is in fact “Legend-----wait don’t do it. What to watch: for it-----dary.” Every character is truly an individual adding a specific type 3. Glee -- Never have watched. Ryan Gosling Stars in “Drive,”a film that’s too slow to be about a guy driving too fast Community -- Absolutely one of of humor together that creates a Never will. Don’t be that guy. If you the greatest shows on T.V. If you fantastic blend. are watching this show, it means think it isn’t, you’re wrong. If you’re you are avoiding the better things not watching, you should be. A 4. Parks and Recreation -- Everything on TV. For example, all other TV combination of witty characters, about this show is funny, except its shows/movies COMPETE FOR PRIZES HERE! an all-star cast, and a hysterically star, Leslie Nope and Rec, played by random storyline create the perfect Amy Pohler. I personally have never 4. Two and a Half Men -- Story is the storm of comedy that is Community. found her funny, and her role greatly same. Ashton Kutcher (Walden) is a Unfortunately, Community has lived reflects that of Michael from the chick magnet, Allen is still a spine- 1. NAME THAT TEACHER Competition in the shadow of T.V. giants like The Office. However, I stress that her sup- less chiropractor (ironic), and Jake is Office and 30 Rock, not because it porting cast is wonderfully entertain- a food obsessed teenager. The firing is unfunny, but because of the mass ing, most of all, Ron Swanson. Ron of Charlie Sheen resulted in his be- Here are three fun facts about the mystery teacher: media attention that the others Swanson is a man’s man; he is of plain ing killed off on the show. receive. However, in the past few and simple tastes. He is mustached, 1. This teacher was a runner-up in the MA Regional Spelling Bee months these shows have taken viciously sarcastic, and one of the 5. New Girl -- I had high hopes for some big losses (most notably that greatest characters NBC has ever this show considering it starred 2. Winner of best actor for a youth film Festival in 5th grade of Steve Carrell), allowing my favor- created. Parks and Rec recently has Zooey Dechanel (the girl in Elf and ite show to step into the limelight. surfaced as one of the best shows on 500 Days of Summer); however, I TV, and I agree, but don’t watch every was seriously disappointed. Her 3. Principally wears Keen Shoes Every Thursday at 8:00 PM, Com- munity kicks off NBC’s Comedy Thursday at 8:30 PM for Amy Pohler performance, along with her sup- Thursday lineup. So far I have yet or the story line, but for the wacki- porting cast, was abysmal. The pilot 4. Named one of his Children after the author of To Kill a Mockingbird to be disappointed, the charac- ness of her supporting characters, was the only episode I saw, and ters remain just as ridiculous and who carry the show. I haven’t heard or seen anything ARE YOU SMART ENOUGH FOR A PRIZE? entertaining as in previous seasons. about it since then, so I assume that For those who don’t know, Com- 5. It’s Always Sunny in Philadel- it crawled in a hole, curled up, and phia -- Although I have never seen died like it deserved. Just in case it If you think that you are, fill out the sentence below and turn it into the Walrus box into Mr. Drum- munity follows the antics of a study group at Greendale Community this show personally, I hear great seeps up through the cracks and mond’s room, Room 215. A drawing will be held in late October to determine the winner of a College, who find themselves in all things. For instance, Shark Lane somehow hangs on for the rest of candy prize. sorts of social predicaments, which says, “Always Sunny is funnier than the Fall season, BEWARE, do not I, ______, think the Feature Teacher for often arise from their quirky group little Ike presenting Mr. Burk the 70’s watch it. December’s Walrus is ______. dynamic. Unfortunately, this show Dance Award.” Likewise Bobby Wright still is off the radar in many respects. says enthusiastically, “Oh well it’s 6. Up All Night -- Like New Girl, I Some people watch NBC just to see pretty much the cat’s pajamas, every had high hopes for this show as it the good stuff like Parks and Rec or episode essentially details the charac- starred Christina Applegate (co-star 2. Where’s the Walrus? the Office, and they disregard Com- ters’ hilarious pursuit of some sort of Will Ferrell’s classic: Anchorman: munity. Community is the GOOD of ridiculous goal like attempting to The Legend of Ron Burgundy). stuff now. Watch it. defeat the recession by selling Philly Again I was disappointed. The show run off crabs on the streets, and all is downright boring. The problem is “Where’s the Walrus?” is a new challenge. A stuffed Walrus will hidden on campus October 21st. Use the clue 2. Modern Family -- Another classic the characters are insane.” the original idea of humor in child- bellow to find him on campus. show, Modern Family has been care. Everybody already knows that Hint: Look up, Louis Sachar ABC’s primary program, recalling 7. Family Guy -- Although I haven’t taking care of a baby is exhausting a mockumentary format similar seen any of the new episodes, Family and hard. There’s nothing funny to that of the Office or Parks and Guy has always been a classic source about it. Rec. Every Wednesday at 9:00 PM, of edgy cartoon comedy that every- ABC airs one of the most critically one can relate to and love. So, watch 7. The Middle -- I can’t believe this acclaimed shows on TV right now. it because it’s hilarious. show has lasted THIS long (3 sea- Only three seasons in, this show has sons). If you’re watching this show, raked in the awards, dominating any Watch, but With A Disclaimer: stop so that they can cancel it. The competition. The cast is outstand- characters are boring and so is the ing and the series can appeal to I’ve watched both of these shows story line. Patricia Heaton, the star, a varying audience. Through the brought to us by NBC; however, I still plays the same character that she lens of one seemingly normal and have yet to make a formal opinion did on Everybody Loves Raymond, happy family, the creators comment on them. Both are produced by the loud, controlling, and nagging on how bizarre society’s modern comedian Whitney Cummings. She is mom. It’s been done; in fact, every- A picture of the coveted “Wally the Walrus” thing about it is stale.

To compete for a $10 iTunes Gift card in this month’s “Where’s the Walrus Competition”, return the stuffed animal Walrus to Room 215, when Mr. Drummond is present. Disclaimer: DO NOT go through other’s per- sonal belongings or space (or any part of the school that’s off limits), as the Walrus will not be hidden there. October 2011 THE WALRUS Page 5 Advice to New Students

By Kevin Murray ‘14 Everyone will stare at you as you it is yours. Not only will you not get sit down, and will know that you your own homework done at the Seeing that it’s that time are the new guy who should have end of the day if it is taken, but the of year again to be a new student, known better. Father Arens and senior who is applying to colleges I thought I would share my own God will be watching too and you and needs to get his last few tests observations and personal tips on never want to screw up a chance to will hunt you down. It could be the easiest way to be a new student get into heaven. Always say hello to ugly. One big binder or individual at St. Sebastian’s School. teachers and never be too casual. binders for each class always work, If you say “sup dude” don’t expect a and make sure to have a big supply Dress good response from your teacher. of pencils and pens. Don’t be that The standard dress at St. Sebastian’s He or she won’t be amused! Keep kid who walks around school asking School is Khaki pants, a white shirt, your shoes on at all times in because kids for pencils and then never give brown or black shoes and a con- teachers hate stinky feet, especially them back. You don’t want to have servative tie. You can never really Mr. Tremblay. Also, try to hold on to that reputation because then you go wrong. It’s probably not a great your lunch tray with two hands and will never get pencils or pens when idea to wear the red Vineyard Vines don’t be the guy who drops his tray you REALLY need to borrow one. shorts that you think look so cool in and food all over the floor. People the summer or the clip on tie with will definitely stare and the clean Social Network the dogs on it that your mom loves up will not be fun. Don’t take the Students at St. Sebastian’s are so much. You won’t really get off to peanut butter knife from the peanut very friendly and you will find that a great start. Also, it’s best to leave butter area and try not to take ten making friends is easy. Join as many home the fuzzy socks and the white ice cream bars or Joe will not be clubs and sports as you have time basketball sneakers. In fact, fuzz or happy. After lunch, never brush for and you will always be meeting fur clothing of any kind is not rec- you teeth. Leave your toothbrush at someone new. Go to the school “The Government Inspector” comes to St. Sebastian’s November 4th, as new drama Presidents prove their worth ommended. Sperry shoes are com- home. You don’t need it at school. sporting events and route on our fortable and plain black socks are We don’t mind if you don’t have teams. Facebook is always a fun way always safe. There’s really no reason Crest smelling breath. Trust me. to connect, but never try to friend to take big chances right now. Save your teacher even if you really like Be Organized him (hi Mr. Beilin) because he will Fine New Drama Regime that for when you are a senior. Blue blazers are a hot item at school probably say no. Manners for kids who don’t have a jacket Good manners are always a plus at and can’t get into class. If you don’t Have Fun write your name in your jacket you Enjoy your time at school. St. Produces First Fall Play school. Always open the door for could find someone much older and Sebastian’s is a great place to spend the person behind you and try to This character, Bobchisnky, makes stronger than you walking into Latin seventh through twelfth grade. everyone should come to see this help someone who you think might the play what it is. Without Bobby’s class with it and you will need to Relax and have fun. Maybe one day By Sean Frazzette ‘12 show, I have comprised a list of five be struggling. You will be embar- role, the play simply could not be as find a new jacket. If your backpack you will be helping to give advice to reasons: rassed if you arrive late for corporate Senior Editor sidesplitting. Furthermore, to con- is plain black, you may want to write a new kid at school. 1) We always get a Standing Room chapel and so try to be on time! trast with Bobby, less people prob- or put something on it so you know The date November 4th Only section for the Fall Play holds a significant place in world This is simply, one hundred percent ably know of the mild-mannered history: William and Mary were true. Never in all my years at Seb’s Gus Gordon. Gus’s role, Dobchinsky, married, Mozart’s 36th Symphony have I seen a Fall Play not have a is equally as hilarious (albeit without was first performed, the University standing room only section. The the lisp), and adds to the show Jam Shack Fosters New Musicians of Washington was founded, NBA crowds are always huge, and the greatly. To see Gus act so un-Gus on great Mikki Moore was born, Propo- actors feed off the energy. Our best stage is a sight everyone needs to see. ings. Not only are there the com- could be listening to a future #1 sition 8 was passed in California, performance is always in front of the 5) Five different grades are repre- By Kevin Patterson ‘13 monplace pianos, keyboards, gui- single in the making! and Barack Obama was elected as biggest audience, so do not miss sented tars, and drums, but some students When I asked Jam Masta Q what the first African-American president. out on it. Keep the tradition. Finally, with the huge cast of kids have also come along to sing, play his favorite part of Jam Shack is, he On November 4, 2011, however, St, 2) The play is the funniest in years Have you recently strolled by the from eight to twelfth grade, chances saxophone, and even rap. Together, said, “My favorite part is just seeing Sebastian’s Drama Club will imme- There is no better way to describe Music Room on a Friday afternoon, are you know someone in the play. these musicians have covered a vast young kids come out to Jam Shack diately vault itself to the top of such this nineteenth century Russian stopping to hear a soothing sym- Come out and support your friends, array of musical genres, playing the to have fun and have a stress free a list. For on this day, an elite group satire than as hilarious. Almost every phony of student created sound? it will be much appreciated. As I said blues, hip hop, rock, pop, and even afternoon of amazing music.I hope of actors and actresses will perform line is a pun, joke, insult, or witty On September 23rd, a new club before, the actors love a big crowd, some jazz. that the Jam Shack will continue The Government Inspector, origi- remark that will leave everyone in started at St. Sebastian’s: Jam Shack. and we promise to put on a great There are many “Frequent Jammers” years after I graduate, and I hope nally written by Russia’s own Nikolai the crown rolling on the ground. The brainchild of senior Quandel show for you all. at Jam Shack who have continued to that kids continue to feel welcome Gogol. The star-studded cast, led by The actors can hardly get through a Johnson (hereafter referred to as This year, without the come even though snacks stopped and encouraged to pursue music Book Club President, German Club rehearsal without cracking up over Jam Masta Q), Jam Shack invites immense personalities of a Keefe being served at the first meeting. at St. Seb’s. I want to give a special President, and Renaissance man the script. Arrow musicians of all shapes and or Barrack, the Drama Club may go First and foremost, Jam Masta Q is thanks to Kevin Patterson, Marlon Mike Petro ’13 as lead role Hlesta- 3) The Sharkness himself leads the sizes to learn popular songs and under the radar. However, the cast always there to organize the musi- Matthews, Joe Kerwin,and many kov, has been preparing for weeks way as a blubbering, corrupt Mayor play music with each other. What includes great actors, further than cians and jam on the drums. Joe other kids who helped the Jam and will not disappoint. Without giving away too much of was once an unorganized collection the one’s mentioned, including Kerwin ’15, a very talented guitarist Shack become a success!” Although the Drama Pro- the plot, the play generally includes of enthusiastic artists has now, be- Julian Matra ’13, Kevin Patterson and musician in general, is always Billy Joel once said, “I think music in gram took a huge hit with the loss an abundance of corrupt govern- cause of the foresight of Jam Masta ’13, Marlon Matthews ’14, and three there, too. He often gets things itself is healing. It’s an explosive ex- of many graduates, the triumvirate ment officials, all trying to please Q, become a scheduled extracur- girls from Montrose. With every going with some catchy indie tunes pression of humanity. It’s something of Co-Presidents Sean Frazzette ’12, an inspector. Shark Lane leads all of ricular, officially recognized by the line and character having a comical and is quite helpful to newcomers we are all touched by. No matter Mark Lane ’12, and Bobby Wright ’12 these as the most corrupt and, pos- school. twist or punny quip, you will not be who need to know where to find what culture we’re from, everyone have led the group to a surprising sibly, funniest. His on-stage antics Jam Masta Q told me, “I started jam disappointed with the show. Bring things or what to play. I can usually loves music.” So, next time you’re rebound year. Many thought that are entertaining until the final line. shack because I wanted to start a everyone you know on November be found there on the keyboard. bored on a Friday afternoon, stop by without Tom Keefe ’11, John Bar- 4) Bobby Wright has a lisp and Gus club that was fun and didn’t feel 4th or 5th (or both) for The Govern- Brandon Jones likes to take the the music room and take in the mu- rack ’11, and Paul Lee ’11 the club Gordon ‘12 is his twin pressuring like Jazz Band or Rock ment Inspector to see the great- microphone, and Marlon Matthews sic, be touched, be healed. Every- would not last and the productions Most people know Bobby Wright Band. My goal was to start a club est performance in St. Sebastian’s is a saxophone and bongo drum one is welcome! We look forward to would suffer greatly. These haters and his goofy personality. However, in hope of finding young 7th and Drama Club’s storied history. 8th grade musicians to live on the legend. For those looking for a real meeting new Jammers. could not be further from the truth. imagine a man even crazier, who legacy of music at St. Seb’s when I’m treat, stop in to see Mr. Keefe flex his Therefore, to explain exactly why also happens to have a severe lisp. gone.” golden pipes. Of course, there are Jam Shack is a different experi- many more jammers, but the list is ence from all of the school’s other far too long to be presented here. St. Sebs Rare musical groups. Unlike Jazz Band Any of the aforementioned people and Schola & Mass Ensemble, Jam can answer any questions that po- Shack is a loose, informal group of tential jammers may have. students who play what they want Know a song that you want to play QuestionNaire when they want. There’s no practice with a group? Bring it by jam shack necessary to learn complicated and we will be more than happy to learn it. That said, newcomers are songs, and you get to pick the songs Who is the smartest Favorite Movie of Kim Kardashian … will win the The World Will you want to play. The membership welcome at all times. There are no Grade of Jam Shack probably quadruples requirements. Even if you’ve never teacher in the school? the Summer? is…? Superbowl? end …? that of Pop/Rock Band, and still, played music before in your life, participants are not bound to play come on over and play the cowbell. 7: certain songs. All in all, Jam Shack If you’re an experienced tradesman, Mr. McArthur I don’t know, I I don’t know who Pats probably., 2192 is a unique experience for any musi- bring your tool and join in. All we Ian didn’t see many that is. cally inclined Arrow. ask is that you do not disrupt the movies. For the past few weeks now, stu- group’s musical vibes. All aspiring von Schroeter dents have flocked to the Music musicians of all skill levels are wel- Room on these cool Friday after- come to join. Don’t play an instru- 8: noons to “jam”—to play music ment? That’s fine, just come by and informally with a group of fellow taken in the beautiful music. The Mr. Nerbonne Captain America Interesting. Miami Heat. When the sun musicians. From first-year seventh St. Sebastian’s community is very Ian Kelly expands too far. graders to seniors, every grade is talented, and they love to perform frequently represented at the meet- to audiences. You never know, you 9: Mr. Beilin Transformers My Ex-Wife. Bills. Never. Greg Barletta 10: Mr. Drummond Captain America The Worst. Texans. 2012. Matt Ouellette 11: Mr. Palmaccio by far Madea Goes to Hot. I don’t really When Jesus Ike Okwereku Jail watch, but Patri- comes to judge ots. us all. 12: Mr. Wu Lion King 3D Smoke. Going with the When I Die. Danny O’Regan underdog Ra- vens.

Jam Shack Founder Quandel Johnson, formerly known as LCA Page 6 THE WALRUS October 2011 POINT and COUNTERPOINT WEEI 850 98.5 The Sports Hub

By Danny Higgins ‘15 ers pregame, post game, and live definitely fit with mine,” said Andrew ramble about the “Good Ol’ Days” of coverage for the Red Sox all season Corcoran, a sophomore here at Boston sports? WEEI is also on AM long. Theveteran in game com- Seb’s. radio, which is absolutely nothing program nearly doubles up their “Foulke to the set. The 1-0 mentators are, , who By Will Kenney ‘14 “The Sports Hub is one compared to the crisp clarity of FM. pitch. Here it is. Swing and a ground broadcasts with either Dave O’Brien counterpart. The only time WEEI of my favorite stations on the WEEI is also the flagship station of ball, stabbed by Foulke. He has it. He or Jon Rish. Prior to the 2007 season, held an advantage was during the In every man’s life, there is radio. Although I don’t listen to it the and the Boston underhands to first. And the Boston Castiglione was partnered with 7 P.M. – Midnight period. This, most that singular moment in the morn- much it is really good to hear the Red Sox, the two Boston teams who Red Sox are the World Champions! long-time co-broadcaster Jerry Tru- likely, was due to WEEI’s broadcast- ing where you cannot decide which news and the perspectives of the are not in action right now. WEEI For the first time in 86 years, the piano. This deadly duo broadcasted ing of the Red Sox games during radio station to listen to. Your groggy people whose job it is to analyze has no entertainment to offer for Red Sox have won baseball’s World both the Red Sox championships in summer nights. morning mind has no idea what to sports. Even if I don’t agree with Boston sports, with the NBA lockout Championship! Can you believe it?!” 2007 and 2008. The WEEI traces its roots to its listen to: overplayed Lady Gaga on their opinions it helps me with my and the Red Sox brutal September This is one of the most famous lines recently signed a 10 year radio deal original owner, Edison Electric Illu- Kiss 108 or let your mom choose Old- understanding of our town’s sports collapse, and instead all they have in all of Red Sox history and it was with sister WRKO (also owned by minating, who placed the station on ies 103.3 and have Earth, Wind, & Fire teams,” said John O’Leary, another to offer is Boston , covered on the WEEI radio station. Entercom) for the broadcast rights the air on 590 kHz in 1924. In 1926, belting Boogie Wonderland through sophomore. which is not a great listen especially The WEEI radio station is broadcast for the 2007 through 2016 seasons, WEEI became a charter member of the car’s speakers? What I recom- 98.5 The Sports Hub, along during this horrific season. If some on 850 AM radio and 93.7 FM. Their worth a reportedly $13 million a the NBC Red Network and remained mend you do is grab that dial and with covering all Boston sports, readers do not know, BC lost to panel of very opinionated radio season (more than John Lackey an NBC Red affiliate until 1937, twist it all the way to channel 98.5, is the flagship station of both the Duke this year. That should explain hosts includes , Mikey should make). About 30 Red Sox when the station was purchased by The Sports Hub. and Stanley how badly their season has been Adams, , Gerry Callahan, games a season, including all games CBS and became an affiliate of that The Sports Hub is Boston’s Cup Champions . If going. Unlike the Sports Hub, WEEI and many more. All these guys do is on Wednesday nights and all weekly network. Until 1960, WEEI, through première sports talk radio station, you cannot get to the TV to watch has no live coverage of the Patriots talk sports. Talking sports is their job day games were heard on WEEI as CBS Radio, was the last Boston radio and is also the flagship station of the B’s play out of the Stanley and the Bruins, leaving their listen- and life put into one radio station, part of the deal. station to devote a large amount of both the New England Patriots and Cup hangover, The Sports Hub is ers deprived of play-by-play cover- all day long. The Day kicks off with WEEI has been rivaled for its program schedule to “traditional” the Boston Bruins. The Sports Hub covering all of the game’s action. age during the games, and leaving Denns and Callahan from 6:00-10:00 the past year by 98.5 the Sports network radio programming of day- has a packed schedule through- Listening to the Hub’s coverage of them with fuzzy AM signal and two am. The two are like brothers, bick- Hub. These two sports radio power- time soap operas, comedy shows, out the entire day, never missing the Bruins sure beats hearing Magic old men talking about how bad the ering back and forth making their houses have been going back and variety shows, and similar fare. As any sports news no matter when it 106.7’s nightly edition of Bedtime Red Sox management is. WEEI has opinions known.They will discuss all forth between the number one and you can tell, WEEI is now one of the breaks. From 6AM to 10AM, Fred Magic, because who wants to go to also permanently banned David sports in the New England Region, number two ranking. Chad Finn of top sports talk radio stations in Bos- Toucher and Rick Shertenlieb hold bed when the B’s are on? As well as Portnoy a.k.a. El Presidente of Bar- maybe even cricket, who knows! The Boston Globe has the full break- ton. WEEI is affiliated with NESN and down the station, no matter how the Bruins, every Sunday morning at stool Sports from speaking on the These two get your morning going down of how each time slot stacked is an all around sports mans station. weird their names are. From 10AM 10AM is the Patriots Pregame Show station, and who wants to listen to on the way to work or school. up against one another. Upon So, for those boring early morning to 2PM, Andy Gresh and with Gino Cappalletti leading up to a station that has no influence from The Red Sox is the bread inspection, the numbers seem to car rides to work or school, tune into take the mics. After that, from 2PM the game. the Stool? All in all, 98.5 The Sports and butter of WEEI radio. WEEI cov- be lopsided in favor of 98.5 — each 850AM radio for all your sports talk to 6PM, Mike Felger and Tony Mas- “The Pats games are great Hub, with all of its active updates in needs. saroti, and finally, from 6PM to 12AM, to listen to on the radio. 98.5 is the Boston sports world, is far and Damon Amendolara closes out the solid. Coverage is solid,” said Brian above a better listening experience night shift with all your daily sports Curley. than WEEI Boston. news. This schedule is in effect Mon- The Sports Hub’s big- 98.5 The Sports Hub is day through Friday, updating your gest contender in the ratings for Boston’s home for all sports news, sports news every minute of every Boston sports radio shows is WEEI no matter when it breaks. If you are day. The highest rated segment on on channel 850. John Dennis and looking for Boston sports talk, look The Sports Hub is Amendolara at Jerry Callahan host the Dennis no further than The Sports Hub. If night. and Callahan morning show, and you are looking for two senile old “I really enjoy DA in the evenings. although its ratings are slightly men to talk about how much they He knows exactly what’s going on better than Felger and Massaroti’s, hate one of Boston’s most influential in Boston sports and his opinions who wants to listen to two geriatrics bloggers Theology: What’s In A Name? few reasons, but most importantly their faith. And therefore, we have By Chris Nadeau ‘12 to more accurately describe the to look more deeply.” Senior Editor range and purposes of its varying As Mr. Nunan explains, in courses. grades 10-12, students no longer Classes that meet five times a week, From a Catholic school spend time focusing on the history challenging nightly homework, standpoint, the change of name is of Catholicism, basic information and stringent grading curves are almost overdue. When looking at about the doctrine, and the intro- all characteristics that, for the most college departments and classes, duction to sacramental life as they part, are nonexistent in the current one will find “Religion” classes at had in middle school, but take all St. Sebastian’s Religion department. secular schools, while non-secular this accumulated information and But luckily for students, the school’s schools will indeed have “Theology” delve into higher level questions newly-named Theology depart- departments and classes. Being a about faith. Especially in grades 11 ment, which has been in the works Catholic school, it just makes more and 12, when students take “Chris- for a few years now, will strive to sense to have a Theology Depart- tian Ethics” and “Western Philoso- meet all of these theological desires ment, because the term theology phy” respectively, there is a greater starting next year. We all know denotes a Catholic study of God focus on classroom discussion and how eager the student body is for with the usage of Catholic nomen- the deeper ideas of the Catholic Seniors Battle College Process this total makeover of their cur- clature and beliefs, whereas a “Reli- faith than in the basic religion rent religion class experience, and gion” class usually serves as more of classes of middle school. its yearning will be satisfied once a survey course regarding the basic Although the overall ac- will hear of their acceptance (or jealousy, I must offer my congratula- principles and beliefs of a religion. curacy of the department name By Kevin Wolfe ‘12 rejection) to a school in the winter tions to Kevin -- stay healthy man. the Theology Department is firmly established. “Our classes, especially in was the main reason for the change, and spring. There are, however, a For those of us who do not have our grades 10-12, go beyond the basic even Mr. Nunan expressed the fact Seniors are in the heat of Truthfully though, the select few that already have their acceptances yet, the first semester elements of a Sunday school CCD that Theology is just a more serious the college process. Junior year is futures planned for higher study. is nothing but drudgery. Do I have Religion Department will in fact be class and strive to be an intellec- and intellectual sounding name over for the class of 2012, and as I Impressively, we have a number any tips, or advice, for my seniors? I undergoing a name change at some tual exploration of faith,” Religion than Religion. It seems more fitting wrote last year, much of what can of athletes that will continue to would be cautious to say so, because point within the next year, but all Department chair Mr. Nunan offers, in the Catholic school setting. Let’s be done for college is fixed. The pursue their respective sports after I might sound like I am preaching, the aspects of the department will focus this fall is on first semester graduation. There are many to and maybe Mr. Richter would try to remain exactly the same. The de- “We are looking at faith, but doing see if this new, more serious name grades and applications. For some name, and I could not list every- give me a bad grade on this article. partment is changing its name for a so in a way that tries to enable translates into a whole new tone for it may even involve another try one from what I know. I am a bit But really, there is still much we students to understand and defend all religion classes. at the various standardized tests uninformed because most of those can do to make the best possible with which we are all-too familiar. recruited modestly decline to talk outcome of the college process. Our says, “It’s a great way to play hockey, Whether we find the schoolwork about their offers or where they classes are difficult this year, more even if you don’t play hockey.” In difficult, the applications over- have chosen to go. I mostly hear difficult than they were last year, NHL 11, students could do the whelming, or the thought of having about this kind of news through which doesn’t make sense to me, “Chel 12” Review same. Yet, in NHL 12, the producers to choose a school daunting, we word of mouth or talking with the because this only hurts everyone’s added a new feature. Friends can can all agree that the process can athletes. I did, however, learn of chances of getting into a school. 9.2/10 for it’s excellent game-play. create a club team, in which they be unpleasant. When Mark Cunningham’s commitment But thankfully, the most important By Tyler Sweeney’12 critics have scarcely said did the process begin? Maybe back can play other club teams and even to Bates, as he was keen to expose part of the year ends in January. a bad thing about the new game. in ninth grade, but mostly during With the sizeable load of club teams of other friends. At St. his difficult decisions in the recruit- Finishing the first semester strong The first new feature of junior year in the rush of PSATs, ment process on his public Twitter is a great way to boost the resume work the St. Sebastian’s students Sebastian’s, the top club team at the 2012 game, as compared to the SATs, and tough classes. I am sure account. He writes, “just had to and impress a college. Re-taking any have on a given night or week- the moment is the Shandanglers. 2011 one, is the new goalie interac- that everyone in my class found tell the st lawrence coach over the standardized tests is also not a bad end, one might wonder whether The Shandanglers, a team entirely tion. Critics often said that the lack relief during the summer; how- phone that im not interested any idea, as a better score will help, but students have time for anything of seniors, consists of Tyler Swee- ever, the August rush to finish the more and not visiting next weekend a worse score will not hurt the one other than homework. Well, St. of goalie interaction was the only ney, Chris Barletta, Tommy Kenney, Common App must have been a #awk,” and “Finally made it official, already established. I think the most Sebastian’s students do find time. aspect holding NHL 11 from being Anthony D’Amato, and Anthony source of stress. That statement is going to bates #seniorslide” (you important part of the whole process, So, what do they do with their free seemingly reality. Well, the game Arcanti. On the club team, play- not entirely true, given that only a can verify these tweets by check- though, is to recognize the reality in time? Chel. producers listened and now the ers play with their created players. few students did their application ing out his profile @goincunning- which we live. Sebs is a great school, Chel – also known as NHL skaters can hit the goalie, interfere Tommy Kenney, right wing of the before school started. Nevertheless, HAM). Congrats, Mark, and as long as you don’t fail your 12 for – dominates the with the goalie, and even start fights Shandanglers, uses his created those who have not completed the and I hope the St. Lawrence coach classes here, there are many colleges free time of many students. As evi- with the goalie. One gamer at St. player named Meghan Doe, name of paperwork and essays will encoun- one day forgives you for bailing in the country that would be glad to denced by the amount of Arrows on Sebastian’s, Tommy Kenney, loves the sister of St. Sebastian’s student ter that stress soon. Unfortunately, on your visit. I would also like to have you. Also, what you do in ten, Xbox Live each night, Seb’s students the goalie interaction. Tommy, Bryan Doe ’17. The Shandanglers some schools believe that the Com- inform my readers of what Kevin twenty, or however many years from have certainly found something known for his initiating fights with challenge anyone to a battle of mon App does not suffice, demand- Dillon has recently accomplished. now will probably have little to do maybe not so productive to relieve the goalies after the play, is often three periods on Xbox live any day ing that their applicants complete a Although not playing a sport in with what college you went to. stress. Ranging from seventh grad- heard saying, “Get the goalie, get the of the week. “supplement” section. I have heard college, he was accepted to Wake With that said, it would ers to seniors, students have been goalie, capecola, capecola.” Overall, Chel 12 allows students that some application’s supple- Forest in late September. Some may be unfortunate not to seize all the encapsulated by the real-life stick NHL 12 gives students a to alleviate the stress of school ments are longer than the Common think he found a loophole in the opportunities at the present that way to interact and have some fun and their studies, allowing them App is. As I am not applying to any system, and in a way he did, but would help earn acceptance from a controls, dynamic new goalie play, on week nights. Through Xbox live, to interact with their brothers of of these school’s early, I will not Wake does have a very early option school of choice. Getting into college and engaging game-play styles. Not only the hockey-loving an internet connection that enables St. Sebastian’s in some good old have to face this extra writing until for its applicants. Although I do not is not easy, but everyone should real- friends to play and talk through the December. While the logistics of student body of St. Sebastian’s has fun. Although the time spent on remember which class he belonged ize that we will end up somewhere Xbox, students at St. Sebastian’s are the process are important, there are fallen in love with the new video NHL 12 could be time better spent to, Shane Eccelsine applied to that that will provide a great education able to compete in NHL 12 when- more interesting aspects on which I school in the same fashion, essen- and future. game. Gametrailers.com proclaims, studying or completing work, time ever. Greg Barletta, a St. Sebastian’s should elaborate tially not having to bear the burden “NHL 12 refuses to say amazing is spent laughing with others is always freshman, gives Chel 12 a 10/10 and The majority of students of senior year. Despite all of my enough.” They gave the game a beneficial. October 2011 THE WALRUS Page 7 Patriots Strong Out of the Gate

leader of our offense. When he’s doing disappointed by their team’s loss, they By Ryan Wolfsberg ‘13 well, we’re all good.” Coach were certainly entertained by the former gave credit to the entire offense, saying “his University of Miami defensive tackle’s The New England Patriots kicked off success results from the other 10 offensive performance of both pressuring Campbell their season on September 12 against players doing their jobs.” and his . the in grand style. With two solid wins under their belts, the This past Sunday, on October 9, the Tom Brady and company smoked the Patriots travelled to Buffalo on Sunday, Patriots hosted the at home. Dolphins with a dramatic victory, 38 to September 25 to take on the Bills where Patriot’s fan were not only treated to record 24. Brady set a team-record by throwing the team posted their first disappoint- breaking temperatures but were also 517 yards with four . ing loss, 34 to 31. The Pats came out and treated by a pregame appearance from the The following Sunday, the Patriots quickly dominated the game and were Boston Bruins and the Stanley Cup which hosted the San Diego Chargers at Gil- on top 21 to 0 in the 2nd quarter. The was proudly held up by Bruin’s Captain, lette Stadium, the team’s home opener. momentum of the game quickly changed Zdeno Chara. The excitement continued The team posted another big victory by as Brady uncharacteristically threw four when the Patriots took the field ready for taking out the Chargers 35 to 21. Once . The Patriot’s offense was action. Once again team dominated early again Brady and company were stellar able to tie the game in the fourth quarter on which was mainly because of BenJarvus both offensively and defensively. Brady but the defense allowed the Bills to set up Green-Ellis’s first quarter touchdown. Tom threw three touchdowns and 423 yards. a field goal to give the Bills the win. After Brady threw for 321 yards and a touch- However defensive tackle the game Brady said, “We made too many down while Deion Branch hauled in 7 stole the show when he intercepted mistakes. It’s tough to overcome as many receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown. Phillip Rivers in the second quarter. mistakes as we did. We’ll be back and we’ll What sparked the crowd was the first Rivers attempted to throw a screen pass be fighting next week. Hopefully we’ll play of the second half when Tom Brady but was denied by Wilfork who stepped learn from it, move on, make a few less threw a bomb to Wes Welker for a 73 yard Ben Piersak (pictured above) makes a booming kick against Nobles as the Arrows attempt to stage a comeback into the passing lane and picked the ball mistakes next week, and try to go win a gain. This reenergized the crowd at Gil- off returning it for 28 yards down the game in Oakland.” Brady made good on his lette as the fans fueled the team as they field. Wilfork’s interception resulted in a assertion that the team would come out marched down the field. The drive ended Stephen Gostowski field goal. After the fighting in their game against the Raiders. with Branch’s touchdown. The Patriots interception, the crowd went wild and The Patriots did in fact regroup for the triumphed over the Jets in a thrilling 30 – got even more crazed when Wilfork was following Sunday’s game in Oakland and 21 victory. The Patriots now hold the fifth Varsity Soccer Has Rough Start shown on the jumbotron as big Vince the team posted an impressive win over longest streak of all time of regular season saluted the fans in an act of apprecia- the Raiders beating the team up 31 to home games won in a row with 19. tion. It was Wilfork’s first interception of 19. Surprisingly once again, Vince Wilfork Five weeks into the 2011 season, the By: Mike Petro’12 home a win against Governors in a of the soccer program, and a few his career as the 325 pound defensive picked off Jason Campbell to electrify the Patriots are 4 and 1, and hope to extend 3-0 sweep. It suffered another trou- students and parents. I and the rest tackle said after the game, “I’m a well final minutes of the fourth quarter for his their regular season home game win streak I must confess that I’ve blesome loss from Milton Friday and of the Varsity Crew invite all of you conditioned athlete. I didn’t need any second career interception in just three on Sunday, October 16 when the Patriots never been much of a soccer fan. again at the hands of the gentlemen to utterly obliterate the moral of the oxygen.” Matt Light commented on weeks. Even though the Oakland fans were host the Dallas Cowboys. The truth is, I never really had the Brady’s performance and said, “He’s the at Brooks this past Wednesday. opposing team as it finds itself faced chance to watch it, and because I But the numbers can’t with a wall of students at every didn’t watch it, I naturally thought really depict the kind of team that is home game. that it was dumb. Well, umm, I was out there this year. I have found it to Perhaps the most interesting new wrong. And now I’m the manager. So be an unusually cohesive group, a feature of the team, however, is its here’s my little spiel about why you team closer than most I have experi- managerial staff. Up from last year at should most definitely pay attention enced. Together, the squad is a calm, only one manager, the Soccer team to this year’s Varsity Soccer Team. friendly group, with a penchant for is blessed this year with a veritable Under the leadership of seniors working hard. Despite the team’s army of four. Since the beginning Tommy Allen, Kevin Dillon, and chatty demeanor during practices, of the season, when Coach Lynch Chris Nadeau the team shot off this it has faced as its cardinal challenge found himself with a team of the year with strong performances in a communication on the field. When “best managers in the league” we number of scrimmages against such making comments after or during have been running around doing opponents as Tabor, BC High, and a game, Coaches Lynch and Schell manager stuff at a rate four times Dexter. But, as the team entered its have made it clear that the team faster. regular season, it faced some tough must “talk” to win. It is also worth So, over all, this year’s losses against some of the best in the noting that from my position on Varsity Soccer team is a great group league. Despite the team’s outstand- the bench I have gleaned this piece of guys that are good at soccer. Yup. ing play against Nobles, the game of information: the team is more That’s it. Actually, though, as the resulted in a nail-bitingly (yes I did likely to talk when their peers are team picks up steam, we should, as make that word up) close game with yelling at them from the sidelines. John Real ’13 noted, “[start] to come a final score of 1-0 Nobles. Moving There was great turnout at the BB&N together and were going to make into three most recent games, the game, but other than that, the fan a big turnaround,” so watch out–at team faced what for mere mortals section is comprised of mostly a games. would have been demoralizing losses loyal group of teachers, members against BB&N and Rivers, only to take NBA: Where Nothing Happens By: Michael Hoff ’13 teams such as the Knicks and Lak- Key sticking points reportedly ers, are bathing in cash while small were “contract length, length of On the heels of a season market teams such as New Orleans CBA, use of exceptions by [luxury] filled with intriguing storylines, capti- and Memphis would benefit from a tax-paying teams and [the luxury] vating characters, heroes and villains, lockout, as they couldn’t lose money tax levels and the frequency of the and some of the highest TV ratings if they don’t have opportunities to [luxury] tax.” Needless to day, these and overall interest since Michael do so. issues are quite significant, as little Jordan was racking up champion- progress on these issues have been ships, the NBA is mired a potentially “Our belief,” Hunter said, made since June. Stern said that Aaron Hernandez celebrates his touchdown reception from TB12 in 38-24 win vs. the Dolphins crippling lockout that could extend “is that a small number of teams the owners made “concession after deep into the regular season, or even are suffering, and their problems concession,” which might be a tad wipe it out entirely. Given the myriad can be addressed through revenue hyperbolic, as most of the thing that of positives from last season and the sharing.” NBA commissioner David the owners relinquished (report- steady climb in popularity that the Stern responded, saying simply, edly) were proposed by them, game has recently seen, what gives? “You can’t revenue share your way including salary rollbacks and a hard NHL Champion Bruins Try to a profit.” Additionally, the players cap, although the owners have not After all of the worry that make the point that they shouldn’t totally conceded on the continua- the NFL lockout induced amongst have to pay for poor roster misman- tion of a truly soft cap. Sports Illus- sports fans, just to then see the agement. As union president Derek trated scribe Chris Mannix described Again For the Stanley Cup season commence right on schedule, Fisher added as recently as October, the situation more bluntly, writing, one may think that this NBA lock- “We’ve run into situations where “Stern’s “concessions,” of course, are out is an merely empty threat. Even teams have either mismanaged b.s. (The) League’s first offer was Ference wanted to share the day ing defensemen Joe Corvo to their By: Patrick Rivard ’14 renowned NBC NFL commentator spending, overpaid staff, or made ridiculous. Like walking into a BMW with all his friends and those dear power play. Coming off a forty- Cris Collinsworth took up a job as a decisions on rosters and personnel dealership and offering 5 (thousand After a hard fought cham- to him. For that reason he went to point season, he looks to aid the high school football receivers coach, that weren’t in their best interest dollars) for an ’11 (model).” pionship win by the Boston Bruins Spaulding Rehab Hospital in Boston. Bruins struggling man advantage saying, “the NFL will probably miss at -- things that we’re now being asked each player was rewarded with a The children there inspired him and this season. Corvo earned twenty- least half of their season anyway,” just to take the hit for.” Translation: “It’s Union head Derek Fisher day accompanied by Lord Stanley’s he felt required to repay them and three of his forty points last season to be back Week 1 calling the Jets- not our fault that you hand out $60 held the party line: “We’ve been Cup. Brad Marchand of the Bruins put a smile on their face. on the power-play, and the Bruins Cowboys game. But other than the million dollar contracts to guys like more than fair and reasonable. To returned to his hometown in Halifax can expect a similar performance locution, the work stoppage in the Eddy Curry.” Or, as Mr. Thomasy be here at this point is disappoint- Similar to Andrew, Sean to share his day with his family and this season. With the loss of Mark NBA bears very little to the one in the deemed it, “John Lackey syndrome.” ing, but his is what we anticipated.” Thornton spent his day with the cup friends. Brad had a family gather- Recchi, Tyler Seguin can anticipate NFL. When the lockout was first put Fisher also added that the players at a hospital. Thornton traveled to ing at his grandmother’s house in more ice time, especially on the into effect by the NBA’s owners, the Lastly, there is the issue of proposed to lower their portion Children’s hospital to bring a smile which he had his morning Captain man advantage. This second year league contented that the Associa- whether or not the league is actually of the BRI to 53 percent, but the to the kids’ faces. From Children’s Crunch cereal in the Stanley cup. player, is expected to break out tion was losing approximately $370 losing money, and if so, how much. owners held steadfast at their pro- he went back to his hometown of After breakfast and buying his more this year, although he is still million per year, with 22 of the 30 Hunter claimed that the losses posal of 47 percent for the players. Charlestown where he visited tav- grandmother a new quart of milk, he not as strong as some of the bigger teams bleeding money. were minimal at worse, chalking up Hunted chimed in by saying that erns and bars, sharing the holy grail went to the town center where he players that he lines up against. the 370 million figure to creative the owners “are going to have to with his neighbors. Sean claimed honored the man who guided him To counteract this trend, the accounting. “There might not be soften their position and be willing that he truly feels a part of the town Marc Savard will not play to the NHL and presented his wife NBA decided that the players should any losses at all. It depends on what to compromise.” Now that the NBA for he walks his dogs down the this year or most likely never again with Bruins apparel for his mentor, give back, and made this abundantly accounting procedure is used,” could be in this for the (very) long street and the people there treat due to post-concussion syndrome. who died in December of 2008. From clear in their first proposal back in Hunter said. “If you decide you don’t hall, for the agents to try to use him as an average guy. One man In losing Savard the Bruins lose a here he traveled to his hometown June. The owners pitched a complete count interest and depreciation, you their power to draw action from stated that Sean is a working class leader and an excellent center with arena, and spent the rest of the day overhaul of the system, with a deal already lop off 250 [million] of the the players’ side, as if the players guy who happens to be a profes- the ability to put the puck in the with the fans in the rink while signing featuring a $45 million dollar hard 370 million dollars.” Stern responded don’t get paid, the agents don’t get sional athlete. Thornton asked Cam back of the net at crucial points in autographs. cap (down 13 million from a $58 again: ““We’ve given [them] our paid. Mannix added: “Agents have Neely if he could have an extra day a game. Tim Thomas is coming off million soft cap, which allowed teams certified financial statements,” Stern to be mobilizing. If there was ever a The Bruins defensemen with the cup because he wanted to an amazing season, winning the to go over the cap with a luxury tax said. “We’ve provided access to moment to push for decertification, Andrew Ference spent the day in the bring it to Fenway Park to repay all Conn Smythe, and Vezina trophy. penalty for doing so) , salary roll- our tax returns, and if there’s more now might be it.” Decertification is a North End honoring all the fans that the guys ho give him tickets over He looks to repeat this outstanding backs ranging from 15 to 25 percent, needed, they’ll get more. We’re very scary word; if the union decertifies, have waited a lifetime to celebrate a the years. season, buts fans can expect to see and the players share of all Basketball comfortable because we’ve given then this process would turn into a championship. Ference lives in the more of Tuukka Rask. As Tim ages Related Income (BRI) decreasing the players association more finan- court case, with the players filing an North End year round and felt it was On the Bruins last day it is expected that Tuukka will step from 57 percent to 43 percent. The cial information than has ever been anti-tax exemption, followed by a right to reward all those supported with the cup they decided to share in as the number one, maybe not players union balked, calling the done in the history of sport.” likely appeal by the owners, with the him during the year. Throughout it with Boston one more time and this season, but in the near future. proposed deal “a non-starter.” Players whole process possibly taking sever- Ference’s celebration he never used a do what all true Bostonians do on As a team the Bruins look to have a union executive Billy Hunter said Last Monday, the NBA al months. The sides are scheduled motor vehicle. To show his devotion Sundays. They went to the Patriots similar season as last, for their roster shortly thereafter, “Their demand is canceled the first two weeks of the to meet with a federal mediator to going green he put the Stanley game. The team ran out as in true didn’t dramatically change. The Bru- gargantuan, and we just can’t meet season after the two sides couldn’t on the Oct 18th, and if someone’s Cup in a carriage and rode his bike football team fashion, while Captain ins most difficult opponent will be it.” Furthermore, the players union even reach any common ground on whose job is to bring sides together throughout the city. On his bike Zdeno Chara carried the cup above their rival, the Montreal Canadians. wants the NBA to organize their rev- the framework of new Collective is unable to facilitate a deal, then tour Ference had an invitation only his head for all to see. During the They will make another run for the enue sharing plans before they come Bargaining Agreement, with Stern there are very few scenarios that ceremony for all those involved in his off-season the Bruins made slight cup again this year and hopefully to the players with demands for saying the owners and players are could be deemed optimistic for fans daughter’s nursery school. Overall adjustments to their roster, add- raise another banner next October. concessions, as many large market “very, very far apart on all issues.” of professional basketball. ARROWS SPORTS Vol LXV, No. 1 St. Sebastian’s School October 2011 Teamwork Propels XC By: Peter Dematteo’13 Nobles the following Friday against continues to work hard and race as Nobles, Rivers, and BB&N. Initially, many times as he can. Finally, Coach and Mike Haley’13 the Arrows were gunning just to beat Craven also contributes and pushes Nobles, but the team managed to the team every day, and despite his Although many people think that surprise everybody with a valiant and little experience in cross country, he cross country is not quite a sport, amazing effort. Although unable to pushes the team to work even when and despite all the naysayers, the St pick up a win against any team, the they begin to get distracted. Seb’s cross country team has silently Arrows lost to BB&N by merely one put together an impressive season. point, and to Nobles by only three Although the team is Coming off a solid performance last points, both of which could have happy with what it has accom- fall, this year’s team had to deal with easily changed had an Arrows runner plished so far, and still proves to be the loss of eleven seniors including finished a few places higher. a dark horse in the league with a the four of the top five runners on lethal top five, and serious depth, the Varsity team, not to mention Going forward, the team is they still understand that there is the captain Will Adams. In addition, proud of what it has accomplished so much work to do. Coach Jenkins, a new faculty member, Mr. Craven, far. The loss of so many seniors could a true mastermind of strategy and joined the team this season as the have easily crushed the team, but race planning, has said of the team: assistant coach, replacing Mr. Keefe. instead of having this be a rebuilding “This is the best team I’ve coached The team met for some grueling year, the team has managed to be just at St. Seb’s. What fast times first felt preseason practices at the end of as competitive as the last couple of like magic or mystery have revealed August, with a plethora of new faces years. Mike Haley has managed to be- the truth of focus and teamwork. We and feet, including Connor Lucey, come one of the top runners of the ISL measure success with each workout John Ryan, Caleb Aldrich, Danny so far season, followed closely by Terry and each race all building to the ISL Conley, John Bartlett, and Kenneth O’Connor and Freshman John Ryan. championship where we are aiming Chen. Cam “Blue Jeans” Kelly has the four for a top 10 team finish. We’re work- spot under control, and consistently ing hard every day and have a lot From the end of the first shows a hunger to vanquish the com- more work to do. That’s a fun place practice, it was clear that this year’s petition. The next four, Anthony Mc- to be at this point in the season.” team had a lot of improving to do, as Intyre, Matt Fachetti, Peter DeMatteo, only one runner would be a return- and Caleb Aldrich, have stepped up As the season continues, the team ing Varsity runner (Terry O’Connor). in the clutch, rotating throughout the is clearly happy with the success However, this year’s group had extra next four spots. Following them is they have had so far, but as Coach motivation from Coach Jenkins, who the “Fearful Intimidator”, Luke Scotten, Jenkins says, they still have a load saw potential in both the team as whose times have improved greatly, of work to do leading up to ISL Captains Jack Connolly, Austin Franchi, and Sam Hodgson prepare for battle against Milton Academy a whole and individually. After the John Bartlett and Eddie McCarthy, Championships and New England first few practices, a few runners who are both committed to work hard Championships. We hope that with dropped out due to other commit- every day. Finally there is Kenny Chen, a little support they can cap off the ments, including Mickey Adams, a a newcomer to the team; although season with great successes at both runner with varsity experience from his violin symphonies make it a chal- championship races. Football Team Shows Mettle last year, leaving the team with only lenge to come to all the races, Kenny eleven runners. As the school year began, and the squad got more By: Matt Fetchtelkotter ‘12 had a running back/linebacker who to get to 3 points back late during practices under their belt, things had verbally committed to UConn. the fourth quarter. The defense had began to move in the right direc- However, despite all the hype the to come up big. BB&N had been tion. Practice after practice, runners When one football season ended, arrows took it to them and won running the ball well all game and continued to show up motivated the next one began. After a tough the scrimmage, partially thanks were now trying to run out the and willing to work their absolute loss on a cold November day in to a “pick 6” by Parker Hentz. This clock. The Arrows had one time hardest, including John Ryan, a 2010, the St. Sebastian’s varsity defensive touchdown put us ahead out so they needed to use it spar- greenhorn in the sport who came football team began to prepare and gave us the momentum going ingly. BB&N kept the ball inside of out of nowhere to claim a number 3 for the 2011 season. Everybody into half. two minutes and the arrows were spot on the varsity team, thanks to a was seen in the weight room the forced to use their final timeout great work ethic and lots of summer following week. Even when the After the scrimmage, the after a third down stop with about miles. winter season began, many were arrows began to prepare for their a minute left. The following play still in the Sebs weight room, first real game against our neigh- was a huge fourth down. If Sebs Right after the start of regardless of whether it was right bors, Nobles. The team began to could stop them, they would have a school, the team had its first race of after school or after practice. The prepare and hoped to continue shot at tying or winning the game. the season against perennial oppo- work continued through the winter what was “one of the best pre-sea- The ball was snapped and the BB&N nent Lexington Christian Academy. and the spring. Then during the sons” in coach Souza’s career. The receivers ran down the field. The Despite doubts whether the green final weeks before summer break, previous year the game was close pass was up and it wasn’t near the Seb’s squad could pull it together the team assembled once again. At at the end. But, this year’s game receiver. The incompletion stopped in time, the team went out, worked this point the team went through was a lot better for the Arrows. The the clock and gave Sebs a great hard, and swept the competition by a combine where each athlete ran offense clicked early, scoring on opportunity. The offense marched taking the first five spots in the race, a 40 yard dash, 10 yard shuttle, did their first possession. After a big hit down the field and got it inside the culminating with Anthony McIntyre, Henry’s Corner supports Kenny Chen ‘13 at the X-C Homecoming race max bench press, and max squat. on the ensuing kickoff, the defense BB&N twenty yard line. It wasn’t who outsprinted LCA’s top runner in After the combine, each player was came out and stopped the Nobles meant to be, though; an intercep- the last fifty meters to take the five left to do their own work over the offense in their tracks. It stayed tion by the BB&N safety sealed the spot and complete the sweep. Terry summer. this way for the entire game. The game for the Knights. O’Connor got first place, comfort- Varsity offense was running and passing ably finishing right in front of Mike Towards the end of the well, and the defense kept the Sebs tried to rebound Haley with a time of 20:30 over the summer, the team began to reas- Nobles offense in check, giving up against their next opponent, Milton 5K. semble again for captains prac- less than 10 first downs. Even to- Academy, who always seems to Results tices. A larger group got together wards the end of the game, the JV give the Arrows a good game. The The next race was a dual to attend the always entertaining defense stopped the Nobles start- arrows were ready to go though at meet against a deep and talented bay-state football camp. For three ing offense from scoring, securing the start of the game. They knew it Roxbury Latin group. Again, the Varsity Football: days, the team competed against the shutout. When all was said and was a must-win game. The Arrows Seb’s team showed a great effort, as many other local high schools, done, the arrows prevailed by a built up an early lead. Towards the nearly every runner cut off time. Es- including Needham, the bel- score of 34-0. end of the first half, the team was pecially Luke Scotten who dropped vs. Nobles W 34-0 ligerent Foxborough team, and driving. The clock slowly neared about five and half minutes from last Belmont Hill. This time allowed the The following Friday, Sebs zero as the ball was snapped from race, making him the all time big- team to get out on the field with played the always challenging the Milton twenty yard line. Pat gest loser, breaking the two year old vs. BB&N L 31-28 shoulder pads and helmets on, and BB&N Knights. Not only was this Healy rolled out of the pocket record set by Sam Racine. Despite a vs. Milton W 27-22 to start to work on our offense and game played at Harvard Stadium, and threw the ball towards the great effort to cut time on the part of defense with Coach Souza. but BB&N had lost the previous end zone. As time expired, Tyler every runner, Seb’s was overmatched week, putting them in a tough po- Sweeney caught the ball in the end by a strong Roxbury Latin team. vs. Belmont Hill L 17-12 The season officially started sition. They needed to win the rest zone. This was a huge touchdown a week after Bay States. The locker of their games in order to still have as Milton began to get back into The following race was at room was full by 8:30 and the team a chance at winning the league. the game. They marched down Thayer Academy’s homecoming, was on the field at nine. The day The Knights came out ready to the field a few times thanks to the regarded as one of the best courses Varsity Soccer: started with a conditioning session go. The same could not be said running back’s spin move. Sebs had to set a personal record at. Also at and then the team took the field in about the Arrows. A penalty on the one key stop though towards the this race were strong Middlesex and full pads for the first session of the opening kickoff landed Sebs inside end of the game. Milton had fourth Governor’s teams, which gave the @ Governor’s W 3-0 day. After a few days of doubles, their own five yard line. Two plays and goal and were looking to score. Arrows team much of a challenge. the team saw their first action dur- later, Sebs was down 2-0. Because The quarterback rolled out to his However, the team came together, @ Milton L 1-0 ing a scrimmage against a Need- of the safety, Sebs not only went left and tossed it towards the end determined to win, and although ham High school team. This was down 2-0 but they also had to zone. The pass was picked off by unable to pick up a win against any a great start for Sebs as Needham kickoff from their own twenty yard Sam Hodgson. Milton couldn’t get of the teams, the Arrows managed vs. Brooks L 5-0 had already been practicing for line, ten yards back from where back into after that, and the Arrows to run some amazing P.R’s, high- a few weeks. Sebs looked strong the normal kickoff took place. This won another close game by a score lighted by Mike “the Messiah” Haley vs. Belmont Hill L 3-0 but there were still a few things lead to great starting field posi- of 27-22. who ran a team best 18:23, and that they needed to fix. Five days tion for the Knight’s offense, who John Ryan, following close behind at later, the Arrows had their next went down and scored to go up Sebs looks to continue 18:42. Cross Country: scrimmage against Roxbury Latin. 9-0. The game was back and forth their season on the winning side A week later, the team jour- During this game Sebs looked a lot for a while but BB&N kept their over the next few weeks. They will neyed up to Lawrence Academy; a better but still needed to improve lead at around ten for the first half. play a few more important home @ RL (Dual) 1 L journey that proved chaotic because on both offense and defense. Sebs One BB&N’s first possession in the games and it would be great to in the middle of nowhere, the bus then took on a Lawrence academy second half, their offense marched have as much support as possible. had brake problems. Luckily, the @ Thayer (Quad) 3 L team that had made a lot of chang- down the field and went up by 17 The first of the two remaining Lawrence Academy athletic director es since the last times the Arrows points with 8 minutes to go in the home games will be played on Oc- drove out in a bus to get the team, saw them. Sebs once again showed 3rd quarter. The arrows never gave tober 22, at 2:15 against Middlesex. @ Lawrence (Quad) 2 W 1 L just in time for the JV gunners to run. that they were the better team, up. And thanks to a interception by The final home game will be played Up there, Seb’s beat both Brooks and and they continued to improve. For Austin Franchi, Sebs scored to get on November 12, at 10:30 against Lawrence, despite losing to Milton. @ Rivers (Quad) 1 W 2 L their final scrimmage, the Arrows to ten points back. The lead stuck Thayer. took on a strong Tabor team, who at ten until the Arrows scored again At a relocated race at