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 LXIII, No. 2 St. Sebastian’s School November 2009 Open House Welcomes Unity Day Brings Seb’s Prospective Arrows Community Together By NED KINGSLEY ‘10 The day started in the Church, where ing and acting. He has performed Father Arens offered Mass. This was his one-man show throughout the The St. Sebastian’s School Community just the first step. Sitting in the pews, country, including shows at Yale, came together on Friday, November we listened to the Word of the Lord Cornell, MIT, and a number of other 6th, to participate in the second an- and reflected with Father Arens very well-known institutions nation- nual Unity Day. Unity Day is an unusal on the meaning of unity, diversity, wide. He was the 2008 and 2009 day for a number of reasons: there and togetherness. His passionate AISNE Students of Color Conference are no tests, quizzes, labs, or even any homily helped set the tone for a very Speaker, and now he has performed classes, and the day ordinarily ends successful day of both personal and at St. Sebastian’s, courtesy of MPA. around 11 o’clock in the morning. Yet group reflection. Mr. Tejada’s performance focused on even given the shortened sched- Following the service, we made our the struggles of a young man from ule, the day is both productive and way down to Ward Hall, where we the South Bronx. In particular, he enlightening for those who actively sat in pre-determined groups and was having a hard time accepting engage themselves. The entire day listened to an eloquent and enter- the fact that one of his best friends focuses on open, informative discus- taining presentation by Mr. Steven was leaving the city to go to college. sion, in which both students and Tejada. First, Justin Jones ’10, Presi- In the show, he played the role of faculty gain a greater appreciation dent of Men with Positive Attitudes both characters brilliantly, cleverly for many of the problems that face (MPA) introduced him to us. Mr. Te- turning his lengthy monologues into our community. We acknowledge our jada grew up in the South Bronx, and engaging dialogue that had us both own faults and shortcomings so that attended Wesleyan University where laughing at and sympathetic to the we may move forward with a greater he discovered a passion for acting two young men. understand of ourselves and our and the performing arts. He began These characters are fictional rep- peers. Ultimately, Unity Day brings his career performing various skits in resentations of Mr. Tejeda’s roots in forth the best that this school has his spare time, but within just a few the South Bronx. In his performance, to offer and helps promote a close, years he became so well-known that Continued on page 2 open, and united community. he began to focus wholly on his writ-

St. Sebastian’s students lead prospective families on tours throughout the school. BRENDAN ECCLESINE ‘10 hunger that would otherwise bother where a host of Varsity captains and us midway through the Open House. coaches talked about the illustrious On Thursday, October 29th, more Mr. Nunan and Mr. Eaton both main- Arrows. Afterwards, tours returned than 400 people visited St. Sebas- tained order in a potentially hectic to the Birmingham Academic Build- tian's School for the annual Admis- situation by walking down the aisles ing. As they maneuvered their way sions Open House. The evening was and serving food to three or four through the hallways from floor a huge success as evidenced by the students at a time. After everyone to floor, all teachers welcomed large number of prospective students was adequately fed, Mr. Wishart prospective students and their who attended the event. Many thanks made the final preparations with the families with open arms, and several go out to all those in the community help of fellow admissions officers others organized brief presentations who dedicated their time to help Mr. Greg Lynch, Mr. McCann, and Mr. that gave a realistic flavor of the St. craft a well-organized program. It was Cornish. Sebastian’s experience. Beginning at a tremendous start to the Admis- The evening began with campus 6:00, everyone congregated in the sions season that will continue with tours conducted by students in Church for the second part of the student-led tours during the upcom- groups of two to four. Older stu- program. ing months. dents were intentionally paired All St. Sebastian’s students helping St. Sebastian's students and with younger students in order to out with the even lined the edges faculty followed an assembly sched- best provide a diverse perspective of the Church, and prospective ule on Thursday, October 29. Classes of the school. I happened to meet students and their families filled ended at 1:45, and sports practices many seventh-graders with whom I in the pews. Father Arens shared concluded by 4:00. After showering had never spoken prior to the Open an opening prayer with those as- and cleaning up, all athletes helping House, and it was a great opportu- sembled that shed light on the rare out at the Open House made the trek nity to get to know the future of our advantages of a Catholic education. back across the street and gathered school. Tours left in an organized Mr. Wishart then took the podium in the McCullough Room. Mr. Wishart, fashion and first made their way and addressed the logistical aspects Dean of Admission and Financial Aid across the street to the Arts center. of the St. Sebastian’s Open House at St. Seb's, offered some words of "Damn Yankees" was in the midst of before talking about the many Keynote Speaker Steven Tejada inspires his audience to appreciate others through theatre. advice to all volunteers. Joe and Rafi, rehearsal, which enabled prospec- merits of our school. Next, Head- thoughtful as always, served pizza, tive students to get a first-hand feel master Burke worked his magic on drinks, and cookies to help battle any for the drama department. Tours Continued on page 2 St. Sebastian’s students shed like As if the gorilla costumes weren’t as our new athletic trainer, Mr. Sauve. next visited the Athletics building, dogs. The floors were matted with intriguing enough, other students Dressed in sweats and wearing a gorilla hair. The floors looked as if flaunted their own, creative cos- Stony Brook Football emblem on his an animal was beaten to a pulp on tumes. Ryan Coffey for example, chest, he fit the bill. Christian Ven- Seb’s New “Planet of the the ground. The hair floated in the wore short (very short) jean shorts, ditti and a few others were hockey air so that if one were to take a deep a jersey to his belly button, and a players for the day. breath, they would inhale gorilla long black wig, definitely one of the All in all, Halloween ’09 was one of hair. more comical costumes. Playing on the best (and most hectic) Saint Se- Apes” for Halloween The aftermath of the invasion was a different theme, Jim Fitzgerald bastian’s has ever had. Never before had any class dressed up as gorillas By CHRIS MOSES ‘10 Safari leader, Mike Green, captured gate in the parking lot for the next irritating for many. The halls were truly expressed the horror of Hal- the escapade on a video camera. A plan of attack. After taking a short covered in gorilla hair and some loween. St. Sebastian’s had its very and stormed the school. The senior On October 30th, 2009 at 7:30am few unlucky gorillas missed a step respite from the activity, they went physical damage also occurred; un- own Michael Myers for the day, as class apologizes for getting out of an epidemic plagued the student and crumbled into the hard ce- back at it again. Gallivanting back fortunately, some gorillas went too Jim Fitz wore a dark blue jumpsuit, hand and will redress the damage, parking lot. Seniors anxiously awaited ment as their fellow beasts raced into the school, Gorillas stormed into far and accidentally broke a picture a white mask with long brown hair, but overall the day was a blast for Jake O’Malley’s big black suburban on by. Eyesight was little to none classrooms and stole 7th graders. frame. The senior class will certainly while clutching a Styrofoam knife. most. A special thanks goes out to rolling in. Like Santa delivering as the gorillas tried to make their The screaming bananas ran for their offer to buy a new picture frame, and He stunned students with fright as Jake O’Malley and Dave Ruffolo for presents on his sleigh, Jake hauled way into the school. Some gorillas lives as the hungry gorillas chased they are apologetic for letting parts he walked through the halls. Robbie collaborating on the gorilla idea and in forty-five full body suit gorilla cos- went crazy, dancing in the crosswalk them through the halls. Eventually, of the day get out of hand. Donahoe on the other hand, dressed putting it to work. tumes. Seniors tore open the boxes and taunting nearby commuters. the gorillas captured their food; Peck as if it were Christmas morning. The A raucous stampede erupted in and Ebozue were attacked in Miss transformation began. One by one, the main entrance as the gorillas DiBlasi’s first-floor classroom until each senior evolved into a daunting stormed through the halls harassing they ceased their struggle. and intimidating gorilla. The parking teachers and students. Mrs. Lynch, After the majority of the se- lot was a jungle; many gorillas scaled Mr. Burke, and Mr. Sullivan stared in nior class missed their J periods, Mr. trees and cars while jamming to Miley awe as their school was taken over. Sullivan brought sanity back to the Cyrus’ “Party in the USA” as it blared Sure enough, they made their way school. The gorillas were no longer from the suburban. Gorillas wrestled, into Ward Hall, where every faculty allowed to wreak havoc, as it was hollered, hooted, and leaped at one member and every student sat for time for classes to proceed as usual. another. Dean Ebozue and Taylor Peck the Magazine Drive assembly. Goril- Most gorillas still ambled through courageously sported banana cos- las howled and pounced through the halls with their suits on, despite tumes, but they would soon regret it. the assembly as terrified students the tremendous heat. The costume The identity of each senior was long jumped out of the way. Once the go- itself generated enough heat to melt gone. By 7:45 am, the transformation rillas raided Ward Hall, they moved the polar ice caps. Seniors removed was complete. The day was set. on throughout the rest of the school. their masks and gorillas hands as Gorillas rampantly chased Raising hell, they leaped from floor they coughed up gorilla hair and the bananas up the parking lot to floor. Howling echoed throughout plucked it from their eyes. Had stairs, along the sidewalk, across the the building. Eventually, the gorillas someone entered the building at crosswalk, and into the school. A evacuated the building to congre- this time, they would have thought St. Sebastian’s Seniors wreak havoc in downtown Needham following their in-school antics NEWS SPORTS

LOOKING FOR A SPORT? Dining Hall’s supply of bananas Soccer rolling -- but will Check out page 5. does not appear in photo; they reach the playoffs? renegade gorillas blamed see page 8. Page 2 The Walrus: School & National News November 2009 Open House again a big hit an impressive trio of student speak- Hall. There were tables lining the Quotes of the Continued from page 1 ers by elaborating on the school’s room that represented each and academic program, particularly its every academic subject, club, and the crowd of prospective students. ability to accommodate the needs sports team so that visitors could He promised that every student of any student. After listening to all easily access those of interest to would be appreciated for who he is three speeches, I noticed that each them. Refreshments and assorted as a person, regardless of his talents. explored the St. Sebastian’s concept foods were served in the carpeted He will be cared for each and every of “growth in body, mind, and spirit.” area of Ward Hall during this con- day by faculty who wants him to If I were a prospective student’s cluding portion of the event. Month succeed in each of his endeavors. father, I would be extremely im- Photos from the event may be found Edgar Escobar ’15 gave a memorable “To dance, you must pay the fiddler.” pressed by the overall mission of on the school website, and I can speech that stressed how lucky we the school, which speaks to some- assure you that smiles abounded are to have such great people at our thing greater than just schoolwork. everywhere. The Open House was an -Mr. Palmaccio, after being asked how to do a Calculus problem. school, both faculty and students Mr. Wishart then retook the podium accurate reflection of St. Sebastian’s alike. His delivery was tremendous, and directed all visitors to Ward Hall life thanks to the genuine love that and I know that everyone else for the third and final part of the all of us share for our school. Every- present would definitely agree. program. one who helped out at the event Jake McLaughlin ’13 presented an “Now I can finally start my senior slide.” Teachers, coaches, admissions of- should again be commended for his equally compelling speech that ficers, students and even parents or her service to the school, and I focused more on the day-to-day life again interacted with prospective have no doubts that the future of St. of the typical St. Sebastian’s student. -Peter Burke, perhaps in jest, at the lunch table after receiving his students and their families in Ward Sebastian’s looks promising. Finally, Ned Kingsley ’10 capped off Bucknell acceptance letter this weekend “There has been a diaspora of chess boards lately. If you see any, please usher them back to my room.”

-Mr. Cressotti, during a Chess Club announcement in Corporate Chapel “I invented a car that runs on the blood of clowns.” -Mr. Nerbonne, when asked by his Greek class what he had ever invented “Back at Wellesley High School, they used to call me the ‘Fastest Chalk in the Northeast’.” Student volunteers entertain Open House guests with the missing Chess Club boards. -Mr. Palmaccio, on his intense, rapid-fire chalkboarding skills

event where two young men were ily. But I digress. I find it somewhat we only ever do the best we can. So Top Ched: The Weekend talking a little trash to each other amazing that even though we go let’s remember at last to enter into changed! Now that we know that it ments will come across to others. when a third party stepped in and to a single-sex school and that girls our weekends with an understand- By EDMUND MURPHY ‘11 is our God-given vocation to enjoy Dear Reader, these two yelled in a really high-pitched voice, are in somewhat of a scarcity, we ing, myself included, that our friends Let’s face it fellas -- from our weekends, let’s explore how to, events are not the worst examples “HEY, THAT’S MY FRIEND!” and broke maintain the “Bros before Respect- can’t be left behind to suffer. We face Monday to Friday, we are a mighty and how not to, enjoy our weekends, I’ve heard of, however. As we grow it up. I laughed, because let’s face it, able Women” law, SOMETIMES (series our classmates and open our hearts conglomeration of warriors. We and forward our killer social lives. up, we are entrusted with certain the intervener was quite a goon, and of whooping coughs). I have seen to them in Chapel Speeches and stretch our minds to the limit in each Over the past month, privileges, and making light of these was half-joking when he stepped in. this law violated in the most awful pray beside them in Mass. May your class period, we slave in our rooms I’ve looked at the things going on responsibilities never makes us However, in an indirect way, he was circumstances, but I have moved weekends be blessed with an abun- over endless amounts of homework, around me, and said to myself, better people, or any “cooler”. This helping out everyone in attendance on from these occurrences. That dance of friends of both genders and only to sleep for what seems like no “That’s a perfect example of what means that getting pressured into by keeping the peace, and not allow- brings about another point: while free food and safe transportation. time at all each night, and we break not to ever do in a social situation.” driving misdemeanors or breaking ing a personal conflict to grow, and you’re enjoying your weekend, and Most of all though, let us not forget our backs for our teammates and our On Halloween I was at an unspeci- the law for the sake of being BA, or to possibly affect the entire whole of a fellow friend does you wrong, we about where we come from. school out on the playing fields, and fied location where both guys and throwing our friends under buses to those present. must know that holding grudges maybe outlandishly slide on the turf those of the fairer sex were pres- elicit a laugh from the crowd, or to In addition, no matter only makes the night worse. I hate to NOTE: I totally winged that Moses with our eyes and hands invoking ent. As I walked down the stairs, get the respect of others (“Just me where I seem to go with friends from be a hippy here, because if I was, I’d story. Dear Religion Department, I the higher powers after delivering a I was shocked at what I saw and and my permit, comin’ back from the Sebs, the brotherhood is always probably be protesting animal rights DO know how it all really happened, glossy strike on net in the process. I’ve heard. Two students, whose names concert”) is unacceptable, and needs alive. A lot of people claim there is a (just kidding, bunnies are awesome) but I decided to take my creativity already spoken about how to make I will not disclose, were standing in to stop once and for all. I am guilty certain ‘Bro Code’ to be followed at but in truth, all we need is a mutual for a spin. I guess I may have actually the school week fun and innovative, front of two puzzled looking young of the things I speak, and I acknowl- all time: a social pact which places peace and respect amongst us. Unity fooled a couple people on that one, but now its time to look to the God- women, singing these words: edge these wrongs. I write about the bond between fellow men over Day fosters this sort of action within though, so everyone, that story isn’t sent weekend. only that of which I have seen, and ties with women, and in extreme the school, but not as much socially, true, it was simply fabricated by me For all you religion scholars The LORD has revealed to the na- that of which I know to be destruc- cases, only found thus far in Guam which should be a focus for every- over a span of fifteen or so minutes. out there, the first commandment tions, tive. Most of us have been on either and Alaska, brothers are placed one. (And yes, the Persian Mountain bear given to Moses was actually: Thou Saving Pow’r side of the spectrum. I know this is above family, sports, and school. Let I understand that perhaps who appears on Mt. Sinai to wrestle Shalt Do Work When the Weekend Saving Pow’r striking a more serious note, but part it be known that he is not a bro who I have overstayed my welcome with Moses for one-tenth of a piece of Cometh. This was edited out of the Saving Pow’r of our job here is to “take care of one is too bro to go to school, or pay this article by trying really hard to stone tablet is fake too. Just in case original ten by accident, however, another”. Dr. Martin Luther King tells any attention or respect to his fam- mix the humor with ‘The Real’ but you were wondering). when Moses decided it would be a I should probably men- us that a man is unjust who gains a cool idea if he played Tug o’ War over tion that he who sang this hymn moral end through immoral means, the Tablet with a Persian Mountain the loudest was also the only one to and when we find ourselves at social Bear (THERE’S A BEAR IN HERE!). remove his shirt later on in the social gatherings, it’s good to keep this in Needless to say, the bear, with his gathering; a most preposterous and mind. There is no one to impress, unreal strength, ripped the first tenth blatant act that can be classified and no one to please. It’s time to The Walrus of the Tablet off, and looked at Moses with, “Hey man, you took that too focus on just flat out enjoying our- “kinda weird-like” with a point and a far.” However, he is still a beloved selves rather than being The Man. A St. Sebastian’s Publication chuckle, and ran off into the jungle. member of this community, and I Common sense. Moses, now with only 9 Command- retain my artistic integrity by saying So far, we have seen a Senior Editors: Brendan Ecclesine ‘10, Ned Kingsley ‘10, Edmund Murphy ‘11, couple examples of maybe what ments, knew God was going to “Get that I do indeed have great respect David Ruffolo ‘10 His Wrath On” so Moses tossed in a for this person for bearing the sev- isn’t great to do around others, and Commandment Amendment, now eral jokes made about the incident we’ve also seen some things that Apprentice Editors: 15 Gorillas, 2 Bananas, 1 Safari Leader widely accepted as “I am the LORD with a smile. These incidents tell us are definitely out of bounds when your God. Thou Shalt Bear No False that singing church hymns outside we’re in the company of others, and Head Writers: Joe Albanese ‘10, Chris Marino ‘10, Chris Moses ‘10, of school isn’t that funny…and that can have more serious effects, such Gods Above Me.” Sneaky Moses Mike Sanderson ‘10 (Feature Writer) was pumped at how legitimate the also, everyone gets caught up in the as our friends, or ourselves, getting hurt. It’s not all bad, though, my amendment sounded, and guess moment, but we have to be careful CONTRIBUTORS: Joey Kelly ‘10, Will Connolly ‘10, Dillon Eccelsine ‘11, Sam what? God never minded that it was about how our acts in those mo- friends. In fact, last night, I was at an Racine ‘11, John Barrack ‘11, Mike Sanderson ‘10, John Kavolius ‘10, Joe Albanese ‘10, Lou Heck ’11, Will Vietze ‘12, Ryan Kilcullen ‘10, Luke Sullivan ‘09, Chris Stadtler ‘12, Scott Neuberger ‘10, Chris Moses ‘10, Peter Cimini ‘12, Alex Spear ‘11, Brendan Ecclesine ‘10, Tom Hoff ‘11, John O’Connor ‘11, Unity Day Makes its Mark Ryan Bacic ‘11, Andrew DeMatteo ‘11, Brad Walker ‘10, Ricky Mulroy ‘10, Tom Nunan ‘11, Tom Keefe ‘11, Nick Chappel ‘11, Jared Chase ‘11, Ben Thai ‘12, Continued from page 1 the community,” he said. He also After 40 minutes, the groups then Lucas Mykulak ‘11, Will Adams ‘11, Ryan McCarthy ‘10, Chris Picher ‘13, John added, “I have something against reassembled in Ward Hall where we the minimum wage. That’s why I’m were given an opportunity to ask Mr. Donovan ‘12, Kevin Wolfe ‘12, Chris Nadeau ‘12, Joe Dudley ‘12, Matt Fech- he outlines many of the difficulties not working.” Tejeda any and all questions we had telkotter ‘12, John Cheever ‘12, Bobby Wright ‘12, Sean Frazzette ‘12 that present themselves to people Following the presentation, the concerning his life, dreams, motiva- Editors Emeritus: Derek Morrison, Tyler Smith, Brian Walker, John Wolfe growing up in his home town—yet groups went to separate classrooms tions, and personal perspectives. his goal is not simply to break the where they discussed what they Unity Day concluded with some Faculty Advisor: Mr. Dan Drummond stereotypes that people may or may had seen and heard. Analyzing the brief remarks by Headmaster Burke, not have had about life in the city. themes presented in Mr. Tejada’s and a wonderful concludingprayer The Walrus is the official student newspaper of St. Sebastian’s School. The Walrus Rather, Mr. Tejeda presented them in dialogue, everyone strove to relate by Father Arens. seeks to provide news and entertainment for the St. Sebastian’s community, as well as such a way that gave all of us a new, them to thoughts and experiences Since the school day ended so early, to provide an open forum for students to offer opinions on issues related to world, na- deeper understanding of a relatively in his or her own life. The discussion athletes were given the privilege of unknown culture. groups were probably the most ef- participating in their various games tional, and school affairs. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect opin- The main sketch focused on a young fective and most meaningful part of in races early that afternoon instead ions of the faculty advisors or senior editors of The Walrus or of St. Sebastian’s School. man, “Tito”, sitting at a bus stop with the whole day, for everyone got to of the next day. The football and soc- Correspondence to The Walrus should be addressed to The Walrus, c/o St. Sebas- his best friend who is leaving for hear various perspectives and ideas cer teams both defeated Groton, and tian’s School, 1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492. Senior Editors and produc- college. In his dialogue, he com- from others that never would have cross country had a successful race mented that he dropped out of high come forward otherwise. Everyone’s at the ISL Championships. In all, the tion staff reserve the right to reject, edit, or admit any or all submissions. To submit an school as an “educational activist”. voice was heard, and everyone ben- 2009 Unity Day was one for us all to article, email it to [email protected]. “Someone had to do something for efited as a result. remember as both moving and fun. November 2009 The Walrus: School News Page 3 NHS Inducts New Members By DAVID RUFFOLO ‘10 provided a general overview of the emony. The National Honor Society National Honor Society. Then, the is a group that is open to every The National Honor Society was school’s President of the National student who aspires to achieve this founded in 1921 and is the nation’s Honor Society, Chris Marino ‘10, Vice honor. The underclassmen should premier organization established to President, Ned Kingsley ’10, Secre- watch this ceremony and visualize recognize outstanding high school tary, Max Kingsley ’10, and mem- themselves receiving that same cer- students. The National Honor Society ber, Joe Albanese ’10, each spoke tificate in the future. To the sopho- is more than an honor roll—it is an regarding one of the four pillars. mores particularly, they should organization that honors students Each of these students gave brilliant redouble their efforts to embody who have demonstrated excellence speeches regarding what it takes to the four pillars of the National Honor in each of the four pillars: Scholarship, earn membership into the National Society into their lives. In addition, Leadership, Service, and Character. Honor Society. Their speeches were juniors have another opportunity According to the National Honor So- full of enlightening advice, praising to qualify and should all work even ciety website, “Chapter membership those who are already members harder to ensure that they earn their not only recognizes students for their and encouraging those younger position in the group next year. accomplishments, but challenges students to work hard so they can Being a part of the National Honor them to develop further through also achieve this honor. Following Society not only might boost your The 53 new Seb’s members gather for a picture in the church after the assembly. active involvement in school activities the speeches, the President, Chris college resume, but it also makes and community service.” Marino, called each inductee up in you feel good. It demonstrates that, At St. Sebastian’s, students are urged front of the church. Chris led the during your years at St. Sebastian’s, to one day become a part of the Na- new members in reciting the pledge you have proven yourself and made tional Honor Society by following the of the National Honor Society. Once the best of your time. It is a great school’s motto: “Work hard, love God, the pledge was complete, each new honor to receive at the end of your and take good care of one another”. inductee received a National Honor Seb’s career as a symbol of all your Student Council Updates Students become eligible for elec- Society certificate and pin from Mr. dedication and hard work. The cer- tion into the National Honor Society Burke. The formal assembly conclud- emony, however, is only the start of come to mind, one being a pack of to Jillian’s, where they will meet and at the beginning of their junior year. ed when Headmaster Burke came your responsibilities in the National By CHRIS NADEAU ‘12 hungry gorillas, and the other being spend the afternoon with the girls For eligibility, students are required up and gave his final remarks on the the ability to simultaneously raise from Newton Country Day’s middle Honor Society. Once inducted, As the first quarter comes to a close, to attain at least an 85% grade point National Honor Society and praised money for the student council while school. Dinner will be served for the students are expected to continue the St. Sebastian’s student council average. In addition, each student each of the speakers on their terrific raising cash for yourself. This year’s two schools while they are able to to live out the four pillars and be a is picking up steam, as it continues must write an essay that shows how speeches. magazine drive is focused on re- socialize with one another and enjoy good role model for the younger to organize many upcoming school they have demonstrated excellence The new inductees to the Society warding students who sell magazine games of pool and bowling. kids. In addition, the members of events. Although many of the events in the four pillars during their time were asked to stay behind after subscriptions with cash, rather than When reflecting on his the National Honor Society are relied will be the same as last year, some at St. Sebastian’s. Finally, each one everyone had left the assembly physical items and prizes. The addi- social experiences from the trip last upon by the school to aid in many minor details are being adjusted to of the student’s teachers writes a for photos. For press purposes, the tions of the plinko game for those year, ninth grader Ryan Schnoor charitable activities. For instance, optimize student satisfaction. As recommendation either in support or students were called up according who raise over $250 and the dodge commented, “For me, being such as a part of the society, members sophomore vice president Conor opposed to their induction. Once this to the town they lived in to take a ball game for those who sell at least a social butterfly, the trip gave me are asked to help tutor struggling Haughey says so elegantly, “Many information is submitted, a panel of picture with Headmaster Burke as a $150, which both offer students to a chance to strengthen my friend- students in a variety of subjects. events may have the same idea, but St. Sebastian’s faculty then convenes remembrance of the event. Follow- increase their money exponentially, ships, but for those who may be I wish the best to every St. Sebas- if you ask me, it’s the little things that and renders a final decision for each ing the pictures, the members joined and should prove to be great moti- more shy, this trip was definitely a tian student and hope each and really make all the difference.” student. their families down in Ward Hall for vation for the student body. great way to make new friends, and every one of them live a life full of One of the reasons why the This past week, the annual Sr. Evelyn a reception full of donuts, pastries, One of the student council’s to grow as a class.” scholarship, leadership, service, and student council is able to effectively C. Barrett, O.P. Chapter of the National and drinks. The members got to chat first events of November is a Middle Another event that character so that when it is their produce so many events each year is Honor Society ceremony was held to it up with parents and fellow induct- school social at Jillian’s Restaurant received a great response last year turn, they are proudly standing up because of one of its only fundraisers, honor 53 students in grades 11 and ees until Mr. Albertson came around and game lounge, which is equipped was the chili-cook-off between the on the stage being inducted into the the magazine drive. As every member 12. The ceremony was kicked off by alerting everyone that they had to with over 30 pool tables, 16 bowling kitchen staff, teachers and students, National Honor Society as well. of the school community now knows, the Dean of Studies and Assistant go to their first period classes. lanes, darts, table tennis, foosball, the student council. The student the magazine drive will continue Headmaster, Mr. Nerbonne, who It was a great and memorable cer- not to mention a quadruple high council is not only continuing the once again this year. For all of those definition video wall and 12 plasma chili tradition, but also, they are add- in attendance at the magazine drive screen televisions. After school on ing a similar competition that will assembly on Friday October 30th, Wednesday the 18th, the seventh take place in the upcoming weeks. there are probably two things that and eighth grades will travel by bus Only instead if chili, the competition Movies with Mike: will revolve around chocolate chip cookies. “Although the idea sounds so simple,” says Haughey, “The wide variety of styles is what will make the ‘The Informant’ contest so unique.” By MIKE SANDERSON ‘10 45 minutes or an hour the ADM the time. The film truly reached a During the day of parent teacher executives had all been arrested, and level bordering on brilliance during conferences, three or four teams will I have to be honest, and say that I I could never have guessed what Mark’s debriefing. Some inconsisten- compete against Joe and Rafi to see went into this movie expecting the the second half of the film would cies had arisen in Mark’s answers, who can consistently make the make very worst. I had seen the trailer, and be like. Looking back, the first hint and I feel like I can’t really go much chocolate chip cookie. the impression I got was that the film that something was amiss with Mark further without ruining one of Another one of the student body was a Keystone Cops-type account came during a meeting between the truly great plot twists I’ve ever favorites is the candy cart, which will of a bumbling executive turned Agent Shepherd, his partner Agent come across. I’ll simply say that Matt once again be making an appear- inept informant for the FBI. For the Herndon (Joel McHale of ‘The Soup’ Damon masterfully presents a truly ance in the front foyer this year. first 10 minutes or so, I got just what fame), and some of their colleagues. twisted character, one of the best Although the date has not yet been I expected; the attempts at humor They wrapped up their presenta- I’ve seen in an long movie- viewing announced there is still great deal were cheap and borderline pathetic. tion of all the damning evidence career. of hype surrounding the candy cart The choppy and utterly pointless Mark had accrued, and congratula- The bottom line: I recommend this year, partially due to the success voiceover tangents were cringewor- tory fist bumps abounded. One of The Informant! (Not sure what the from last year, and partially due to thy, and I was tempted to join the the Agents not involved with the punctuation rule is there with the comments like sophomore president scores of people walking out of the case, however, posed an innocent exclamation in the title at the end of Kevin Dillon’s, boasting, “It’s going to theater. In fact, if I didn’t have to write question, that began gnawing at the a sentence…) Matt Damon is incred- be bigger and better than ever.” this article, I’m sure I would have, but back of my mind: why did Whitacre ible, and I love the mind-bending The student council events as a I’m very glad I didn’t. The Informant! come to the FBI out of the clear blue twist, but the movie is a little too whole seem to be getting bigger starts slow, but evolves into one of sky, throwing his fat paycheck and scatterbrained to be considered truly and better; lets hope that they can the most intriguing and genuinely financial stability down the tubes, great. The humor picks up as the continue to live up to the expec- surprising films I’ve yet seen. to bring down this corporation, film gains momentum, and it’s just tations from previous years, and The Informant! is a difficult film to of which he was Vice President? a shade away from being a master- continue to grow in popularity. lock into a specific genre. It takes Agent Shepherd skirts the question, piece. You have to be willing to really the solemn The Informant: A True claiming that Whitacre is simply the work at understanding it to appreci- Story by Kurt Eichenwald and tries elusive truly good guy, motivated by ate it, so casual moviegoers would to twist it into a medley of parts a sense of honor and moral forti- likely not enjoy the film; I, however, satire, outright comedy, espionage, tude, and I accepted that answer at would give it a very respectable 4 and psychological thriller. Such an out of 5 stars. History Club Starts Up: attempt is widely considered the cardinal sin of filmmaking, as only in rare, brilliant instances does such an eclectic approach come together and Future Looks Promising succeed on all levels, and I wouldn’t quite go so far as to say that director Mr. Cleary, the Chair of the point that war is not what romantics Steven Soderbergh does that, but he ANDREW DEMATTEO ‘11 History Department, founded the tell us, but is actually a terrible thing comes admirably close. The corporate club last year with the intention of that should be avoided at all costs. corruption theme hearkens back to “Five, Six, Seven, Eight. Okay now, how many for ‘Frost Nixon’ and ‘All finding students “who like to talk his hugely popular Erin Brocovich, about history.” In its first year the The great thing about the but takes a drastically different angle the Presidents Men?’ Only two, okay, then we are watching ‘Gallipoli.’ ” It club saw the movies ‘Patton’ and ‘13 History Club is that you don’t have on it. Days on the Cuban Missile Crisis.’ to be especially talented at sports or The “protagonist” of the film has not been decided on when to show the movie since the Finance Some of the members also listened the arts to be in it. It is something is Mark Whitacre, Vice President of to speakers such as Brent Scowcroft, that anyone in the school can do. the Archer Daniels Midland corpora- Club is meeting on the original date as it was deemed necessary for both the national security advisor under You do not have to be in the History tion, portrayed masterfully by Matt George H. W. Bush, Theodore Soren- club in order to attend one of the Damon. At the starting point of the programs not to interfere. Neverthe- less, sometime in the next few weeks, son, John F. Kennedy’s speechwriter, movies. However, it is important film, the company has already been and General Maxwell Taylor Kenne- to note that all students under involved in an international price the History Club will be showing “Gal- lipoli,” starring Mel Gibson. “Gallipoli” dy, who wrote a book on the battle seventeen who would like to watch fixing scheme for some time, and by of Iwo Jima in World War II. the movies will most likely need a chance the FBI starts looking into was one of Gibson’s first movies and huge hit. The film is about Austra- parent-signed permission slip in a totally separate issue, in which The club likes to meet at order to attend any R-rated movies. the ADM corporation is the victim. lians who volunteered to fight for the British Empire in the First World War. least once every month to watch a Through that investigation, Mark film, which is decided upon by the In the future, Mr. Cleary meets Special Agent Brian Shepherd They are sent to the battle of Gallipoli to fight against the Turks. They try board of directors in advance. The hopes to organize trips to see differ- (Scott Bakula), and, at the urging of first movie that the club watched ent speakers at the Kennedy School his virtuous wife Ginger (Melanie to free the Dardanelles from Turkish Control so they could offer supplies to this year was ‘Black Hawk Down.’ of Government or perhaps the Lynskey), Mark decides to come clean, For those who have not seen ‘Black Boston Public Library. Another pos- and thus his six-year stretch as an FBI the Russian Army. The campaign fails miserably, and the soldiers learn that Hawk Down,’ it is a great movie sibility is the foundation of a book informant begins. about United Nations activities in club, from some period of history. As I mentioned, I thought that plot- war is not fun and games. However, just in case you really would like to Somalia in the mid-nineties. When Before I end, I just want to make a line would be the essence of the sto- some routine military maneuvers quick shout out to all students who ry, and I wondered why someone like watch the movies that lost in the vote, it is possible that the films may break down, the soldiers find them- are considering participating in the Matt Damon would attach himself selves trapped in a hostile city, which Moot Court Competition. Participa- to such a project. That question was be watched later in the year, when the junior class learns about the rises up to fight them. The first 15 tion in Moot Court will really expand answered resoundingly as the true minutes of the movie are peaceful, your knowledge of history as well nature of Damon’s character began Watergate Scandal in United States History. until all hell breaks loose and the as of the Supreme Court, and you seeping through. The plotline moved Mike Sanderson gives “The Informant” four out of five stars. rest of the movie is a battle. This should consider entering the tourna- along startlingly fast, and after merely movie, ‘like Gallipoli,’ reinforces the ment. Page 4 The Walrus: School News & Entertainment November 2009 Rousing ‘Yankees’ Wins Big

By BOBBY WRIGHT ‘12 & sacrifices we had to make along like legitimate songs, and not just our steady path to perfection. For incoherent nonsense. Choreography SEAN FRAZZETTE ‘12 almost 8 weeks, the cast came to- improved tenfold, as the dances for In 1955, writers George Abbott and gether every Monday, Tuesday, and "Who’s Got The Pain" and "Heart" Douglas Wallace joined forces with Thursday in order to prepare for the were perfected. And lastly, Lou Heck prominent musicians Richard Adler upcoming day of the performance. actually memorized his lines. Before and Jerry Ross in order to create one We began the play season with a we knew it, opening day had arrived. of the greatest musical comedies care free approach to the produc- Anxiety and nervousness crept into of the 20th century: Damn Yankees. tion, disregarding our lines, giving the minds of all the cast members, On Friday, November 6th, the St. a lack luster effort, and goofing off building more and more as it neared Sebastian’s Drama club recreated this in practice. However, the date of the seven p.m. Hearts pumping, hands spectacular spectacle here in Ward performance crept closer and closer, sweating.. It was show time. The cast Hall. The stars of the play, Tom Keefe and it became obvious that we all burst on to stage, enthusiastic and ’11 and John Barrack ’11, acted as needed to pull it together if we were energetic, beautifully belting out the an athletic baseball superstar and a going to make this play a success. sweet and soft lyrics of the opening devious devil, respectively, as they Upon sitting down with Drama Club song "Six Months Out of Every Year." sang, danced, and laughed their way co president himself, John Barrack Nailing it, the play continued. With through this stellar performance. '10, he explained several flaws in the an out-of-sight performances by However, the true stardom lies in the cast’s behavior, and what was going Paul Lee and the rest of the ballplay- to be needed in order to get this ers in their song "Heart", the play minor characters, whose songs, facial Tom Keefe ‘11 looks surprised to get any attention from Lola, played by Emily Morgan expressions, and witty lines were play on the right track: " If the play kept-a-rollin’ with full force. With an what made the play a must see. The continues the way it's headed, were incredible performance from Emily baseball players, including Mark Lane going to crash and burn come open- Morgan in "Whatever Lola Wants, ’12, Jay Daukus ’14, and Patrick Rivard ing night. It's gonna take a lot of ef- Lola Gets" and an outstanding rendi- ’14, performed countless choreo- fort and a lot of time to the steer this tion of "Those Were the Good Old Math Team Dominates graphed dances that left the audi- fall play out of its spiraling demise. Days" by our very own John Barrack, and the last being the hardest. A ence collecting their split sides . Also, Nonetheless, I think it is achievable, the play was nothing less than per- By THOMAS MURPHY ‘11 If N is a positive integer, and if N^50 team’s score is accumulated by add- a dramatic court scene, anchored by as long as Lou Heck actually learns fect. However, "A Man Doesn't Know" On October 20th 2009, the is a 16-digit number, what is the ing up the top five scores. Sean Frazzette ’12, Bobby Wright ’12, his lines." performed by Lou Heck '11 and prestigious varsity math team trav- value of N? and Alex Morin ’12, left all sitting on With a week left till open- Katie Fitzgerald '10 was the cherry eled to Mr. Rest’s room in order to Unlike other varsity sports, the the edge of their seat, waiting for the ing night, we entered the long on top of our Damn Yankees sundae. partake against a mighty foe to open Find the area of the region bounded math team has no cuts and the final verdict. Tom Keefe ‘11 and Emily and difficult struggle known only As a last and final song, the cast the fall season. After many weeks of by the graphs of the equations, more people who participate the Morgan ‘10 from Montrose shared as tech week. During tech week, performed once again the beloved taking practice tests and honing their x = -2, y = 0, x = 3, and y = |x+2| + more likely the team will earn a a passionate love scene, the likes of practices can range anywhere from "Heart" which left the audience feel- mathematical skills each and every |x-3| higher score. The amount of kids which haven’t been seen since Kate five o'clock to eight thirty, or even ing happy and satisfied. day, the day of the first contest finally who attend St. Sebastian's that are Winslet and Leonardo Dicaprio in five o'clock to ten. On more than one In the end, the play was a arrived. Theorems and formulas rac- Answers: talented enough to join the illustri- The Titanic. The crowd favorite had to occasion, cast members could be success, but only through the hard ing through their minds, #2 pencils 1) Since 2^0 = 1, x = 3. Since ous team and help with the score have been “Who’s Got the Pain” which found scattered around Ward Hall, work and perseverance of every sharpened, and calculators at the 5^0 = 1, y = -2. Therefore (2^3)(5^-2) of the Mathletes is astounding. Kids consist of a hilarious mambo dance catching a quick nap before their single cast member. The St. Sebas- ready, the varsity math team finally = 8/25. may claim that they are too cool or routine performed Mark Lane ’12 and next scene. As you can imagine, tian's drama club is always looking took on 6 perilous problems given 2) One of the integers must would never be caught dead doing Emily Morgan ’10. we were all worn down and on the for new members and new ideas, so to them in the allotted thirty-minute be 0, so the largest that one of the math for fun. However, the number However amazing these per- edge of defeat, but we didn't give feel free to drop by and have a word time limit. Not intimidated by the 1993 consecutive integers could be of cookies available combined with formances may sound, they did not up. Through hard work and deter- with Mr. Rogers, or even seek out the daunting task in front of them, the is 1992. witty comments coming from Mr. come without hours and hours of mination, the play began to take co presidents, Tom Keefe and John Arrows Mathletes were able to put 3) Clearly N > 1. Also, 3^50 = Rest and other team members, it is practice. Long days, sleepless nights, shape. The songs began to sound Barrack, in the hallways. Next stop, together a very impressive score even 7.179 x 10^23 is too large, since it well worth the extra math problems. and lack of social lives were mere the winter play! without many formal meetings of the is a 24-digit number. Finally, 2^50 If you are interested in joining the entire team. = 1.126 x 10^15, 2^50 is a 16-digit team, here are some math problems number so N = 2 you should try: The superb mathematical minds 4) Method I: For any value of amassed a great score of 27 having x from -2 to 3, the value of |x+2| + Problems: scores of 6,6,5,5, and 5. Unlike other |x-3| is 5. So, from x = -2 to x = 3, y = If 2^(x-3) = 1 and 5^(y+2) = 1 what is varsity sports the math team did |x+2| + |x-3| has the same graph as y the value of (2^x)(5^y)? not take on a single opponent, but = 5. The region we want is a square instead took on the entire I.S.L. and whose area is 25. The product of 1993 consecutive many other illustrious teams through- Method II: In the graph, the dotted integers is 0. What is the greatest out New England. The math competi- line is the graph of y = |x+2| + |x-3|. possible value for the largest one of tions are a series of six questions with The shaded region’s area is 25. these integers? the first question being the easiest SADD Chapter Continues To Promote Safe Decisions

By CHRIS STADTLER ‘12 in our minds, these wise words are upon the duty of the SADD concert. important to remember. For the perennial favorite, the band SADD’s Mission: To provide students With fellow newly elected Taste has been booked of which Tom with the best prevention tools moderators of Chris Marino, Robert Keefe’s older brother is a member. possible to deal with the issues of Cotter, Chris Nadeau, Nick Chappel, The March SADDness is in the head- underage drink, other drug use, and Alex Spear, SADD Chapter is in lights too, as everyone looks forward impaired driving and other destruc- good hands and looks to have an- to two more exciting tournaments. tive decisions. other exciting and educational year. SADD Chapter this year The seatbelt survey has already gone holds more students than ever. It “Decisions now decide by. The results varied, but, in general, is one of the largest clubs in the your future” is the new motto of a high percentage of passengers and school. With the growth of the Lou Heck ‘11 and John Barrack ‘11impress with their fine performances in “Damn Yankees” sophomore Robert Cotter, who was drivers wore seat belts. However, club, it is far more than likely that recently one of six elected to be there is always room to improve and, new ideas will surface about future SADD moderators for their class. As in order to save lives, more belts events. Also, destructive decisions class moderator, he pledged to bring need to be clicked. In other news, will see continued decline as, more our class together and help make our very own Mr. Williams gave a and more, people are involved or St. Sebastian’s a better place. When I poignant speech to the club about affected by the efforts of SADD asked him what his plan was for the his struggles with alcohol and the Chapter. Hopefully we can continue upcoming year, he reaffirmed his obstacles he overcame. Most of all to achieve our ultimate goal of Sophomores Learn About God, promise in saying, “I plan on trying to he stressed the importance of not keeping students on the right path. get everyone to be more open and going down the path of temptation This first quarter, my belief is that honest with each other. You should that he succumbed to, and to avoid we have succeeded in our goal. One Retreat to the Marion Shrine support your fellow classmates to situations that could make us go new member recently stated, “SADD make good decisions -- just remem- that route. The entire chapter looks chapter has become a good way for In the meeting hall, we talked about The class watched Fr. Arens bless ber to be honest and respectful to forward to many more constructive kids my age and me to learn about By BRENDAN DUNPHY ‘12 Jesus and watched videos about the Eucharist and then we received one another. I just simply advise talks about the harms of potentially possible solutions to problems that when he first met Peter and the it and sat down. At the end of the all members of the community to destructive actions. might arise, not only in school, but On Tuesday, September 29th, the other disciples. After watching the mass, Mr. Goulet gave each member remember that the cornerstone of The future, though, looks also in our lives away from the class- sophomore class went on retreat to videos, we had an open discussion of the class a special gift that Father St. Sebastians is to "take good care the brightest for the club, as many room.” the Marion Shrine in Holliston. The on how Jesus acted in his early days Arens blessed. We all received glow of one another.” With unity day fresh classic events are already in the class boarded two buses at 8:30 AM with Peter, and about the courage in the dark rosaries to remind us of works. The junior class has taken and left St. Sebastian’s on route to the Jesus had to associate with the tax our walking prayers as a class. Each shrine. collector. Later, we did some draw- student took their rosary and then When the sophomore class arrived ings that related to the video and waited until the buses came. at the shrine we put our lunches in a talked about our drawings. Some sat by a pond with a fountain, room and went back into the chapel Celebrity Look-A-Like After we drew and talked about others walked around and saw a and the retreat leaders, Mr. Nunan, God, we ate lunch as a class out- tree trunk exhibit from over two Fr. Arens, Mr. Goulet, Mr. Schell, and side, under a roof. As some ate their thousand years ago. When the buses Mr. Eaton, gave us the schedule for lunches, others socialized. After came, we all got on the buses and the day. We started off with a short lunch, we went back inside to watch returned home to St. Sebastian’s prayer service in the small chapel led more clips of Jesus. At each table we where we met in Ward Hall. Mr. by Fr. Arens, and then Mr. Nunan gave wrote about Scripture and shared Nunan spoke about the retreat and us a short speech on the importance our answers with the entire class how it helped each of us become of a retreat. After we listened to Mr. again. closer to each other and God. All in Nunan we walked outside to a walk- Then, we walked around outside all, the sophomore class retreat was ing rosary. toward where our class would be a success in all aspects and we grew The rosary started at a large cross, celebrating mass outside. As we greatly in our understanding of each and we, as a class, began to pray were walking, we passed caves other and of God. the prayers of a rosary. After the with candles and a wishing well. first prayer we started walking on a Then, we took our seats at the mass path which brought us around the where two students provided the rosary. At each large rock we said a alter-serving, two others did the prayer then followed the chain to the readings, and Father Arens led the next rock where we prayed. While mass. The class enjoyed the mass we prayed the class was spiritually and when it was time to receive united, as we walked along the rosary. the Eucharist, we were all called up After we finished the rosary, we around the altar and Father Arens walked back into the meeting hall. gave a special blessing to our class. Mr. Schell Ant from the Pixar movie “Antz” November 2009 The Walrus: School News Page 5 Fantasy Football Report The ‘S’ Sports Want You! By RYAN BACIC ‘11 Brian Westbrook, out for Week 8 should drastically improve. Look for By JOHN CHEEVER ‘12 to interested players. The team plays ity." She also notes that the skiing with a concussion, opened the door bigger numbers from him after the against teams such as Noble and is "alpine racing only, no free style, When the leaves begin to change for rookie LeSean McCoy to step Chiefs’ bye in Week 8. Greenough, Middlesex, and Bel- jumping, or aerial." If you enjoy the There are many choices for and fall rolls around again, Belichick in and make his case, and he did, Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez may mont Hill. Squash at St. Sebastian’s outdoors this may just be the sport students besides hockey and basket- wannabes everywhere gather to rushing for 82 yards and a score in have started off the season strong offers an opportunity to play a rising for you. Finally, St. Sebastian's ball for a winter sport and baseball plot their strategies and make their the Eagles’ 40-17 rout of the Giants. with a 3-0 record before falling to team sport. Swimming at St. had a sailing club early on which and lacrosse for a spring sport. These picks to prepare themselves for the Even with Westbrook coming back, I New Orleans, but don’t get caught Sebastian's is entering its second competed out of Boston and then options include: squash, swim- upcoming season of America’s new wouldn’t get rid of McCoy just yet if up in the hype in terms of fantasy. year as a varsity sport. The coaches was re-established in 1995. The ming, ski team, and sailing. Think of national pastime: fantasy football. In you picked him up, considering the His numbers have been enough are Mrs. Callini and Mr. Jenkins. Mr. varsity sailing team primarily sails them as the “four S squads” -- all are case you’ve never heard of it, fantasy fact that Westbrook hasn’t exactly to get the job done but not much Jenkins has said that they are look- out of Community Boating but also looking for more participants. football involves drafting a team of been setting the world on fire during more, averaging a modest 186 pass- ing for more participants "the more race throughout New England. The St. Sebastian’s squash program NFL players and earning points based his time on the field this season (197 ing yards and one passing touch- the merrier." The swim team is a joint coaches are Father Arens, Ms. Rynne, started as a club in 2001. The coach, on their real-life performances. Using yards, 1 TD in 41 rushing attempts down per game through the first effort with Dana Hall and swims at and Doctor Martin. The team com- Mr. Moore, says that squash “still has this points system, you compete through Week 7). eight weeks of the season. Unless their pool. Mr. Jenkins says that the petes out of the Northern District a lot of growing to do. It is definitely head-to-head each week against a Finally, as if Chiefs back Larry John- you’ve got a couple guys on bye at team "feels like a coed team." NESSA. Each year they compete more serious now….We would love different member of your league to son wasn’t having a bad enough the same time, I wouldn’t bother All you have to pay for is a swim at the Massachusetts Bay League to have new guys come out to give it see who’s the best potential NFL GM. season as it was (358 rushing yards going out of your way to pick him suit and goggles. The races are Championships and Massachusetts a try.” For anyone interested in trying This new rage is sweeping the nation, and no touchdowns through the up. With backup—but still often during the week and the practices State Championships. They also are squash, Coach Ryan Moore says that and with many Arrows in on the ac- first half of the season), he has been used—running back Leon Washing- are everyday after school. The team frequent participants at the NESSA the Nobles practices are the best tion, it’s more important than ever suspended from the team at least ton being placed on injured reserve, swims against Milton Academy, O'Day Regatta. The sailing team times to visit because there are more to share everything there is to know through Week 9 after making some third-stringer Shonn Greene, not Thayer Academy, and other schools competes against Beaver Country courts available. The team practices about the goings-on of the NFL and choice comments about his team Sanchez, should be looking to shoul- in the co-ed NEPSSA (New England Day, Belmont Hill, Brooks School, at Nobles on Monday and Tuesday how it affects your squad. and specifically head coach Todd der more of the offensive load. Prep School Swimming Association). and many others. If you’re nights from 7-9 p.m and at Cross As all fantasy owners know, running Haley. If you’ve been waiting for the In other quarterback news, there Last year swimming drew students interested in sailing Ms. Rynne says Courts Squash in Natick on Wednes- back is the most important position “right time” to finally cut ties with have been quite a number of teams from most grades. You do not need you need to buy equipment includ- day and Fridays from 2:30-5:30 p.m. in the game, as they’re guaranteed to him, I think you’ve found it. involved in the QB carousel, with prior experience for the sport but ing a "wet or dry suit." The team There are no practices on Thursdays get touches on every series and are Moving on to wide receivers, Jaguar Derek Anderson (Browns), Chad Mr. Jenkins says, "You need to be practices and races three to five According to Mr. Moore, the goal of given plenty of opportunities in the Mike Sims-Walker was a big surprise Henne (Dolphins), and Josh John- willing to work hard and improve." times a week, experiences former the squash team is definitely “…to red zone to cap off the drive with a throughout the first few weeks son (Buccaneers) replacing Brady The future Michael Phelps might be sailors at Sebs have called “a blast”. be a varsity sport at some point, but touchdown. Heavy hitters at this posi- of the season. Stepping up in the Quinn, Chad Pennington, and Byron in our midst… Sometimes taking a risk we can’t become one until we have tion include Minnesota Viking Adrian absence of Troy Williamson, Sims- Leftwich, respectively. To be honest, Ski team is excited this year and trying a new sport can be very courts of our own. The situation is Peterson, Jacksonville Jaguar Maurice Walker appears to be the Jaguars’ though, none of these QB switches because for the first time they will rewarding. Many of these sports are kind of a Catch-22; we need courts to Jones-Drew, and Atlanta Falcon Mi- premier target, with 3 touchdowns should have a significant impact on be a varsity sport. Skiing has been lifelong skills which you can use in develop a better varsity program, but chael Turner. These three should have and an average of 93 yards per game your team, because unless you’re available to St. Sebastian's since your life after St. Sebastian's and it seems like we can’t develop a bet- very successful seasons this year as through the first four weeks of the playing in a huge league, neither 1994. The coaches are Ms. Rynne will bring you many years of enjoy- ter varsity program without courts. expected, with each of them on pace season. It’s too bad that the Jaguars’ you nor anyone you’re up against and Mr. Simoneau. Ms. Rynne says ment. These sports are part of the Our hope is to draw some new guys for at least sixteen rushing TDs. struggles in recent weeks have had probably has any of these players practices are at Nashoba Valley, Blue St. Sebastian's athletic program and each year…and keep building our Another heralded trio of running a real negative impact on his fantasy anyway. However, one player who Hills, or occasionally at Wachusett. should be given their due credit. base until there is sufficient interest backs has not been faring quite so performance, as Jacksonville hasn’t has been affected is Ronnie Brown, Participants have to pay for their So if you’re looking for a fun and to develop a program here.” No prior well this year. Though all projected snagged a passing TD since their who has seen increased time under own skis. The team practices 3-4 interesting sport to participate in experience is necessary to join the as top 10 fantasy running backs to dismantling of the Titans over a center running the Dolphins’ trade- times a week in preparation for their this winter or spring, give these four squash team. As the season pro- start the season, Steven Jackson, Matt month ago. mark Wildcat offense in Pennington’s competition against ISL schools. “S” squads a try – you’ll not only gresses, you will improve your game. Forte and Steve Slaton all have had After sitting out Week 3 with a absence. Also, keep an eye out for Ms. Rynne says the varsity ski team improve yourself, but also the results Initially Mr. Moore will lend racquets weak starts to the 2009 campaign, as hamstring injury, Chiefs stud wide- another Bucs QB, 2009 first-round "requires intermediate skiing abil- none of them scored a touchdown out Dwayne Bowe decided to play pick Josh Freeman, who might see through the third week of the season through the pain in Week 4 and it some more snaps after his team’s (Jackson waited until Week 8 for his showed, as he amassed only one horrendous 0-7 start to the season. 7-1 Celts Seek Championship first). Based on the strong run de- reception for 11 yards in a 27-16 And that concludes everything fenses that each will be facing during loss to the Giants. Since that time, that you need to know to prepare BY TOM HOFF ‘11 House, the newly acquired quick at all, the Marbury signing was well the next couple of weeks, don’t look his receiving yards haven’t gone yourself for the rest of this year’s Marquis Daniels, Bill Walker, and worth it. After all, the Celtics would for their numbers to jump up too sig- up too much, but he has amassed unpredictable and exciting fantasy As we all knew before the Tony Allen. not have won game 5 against Orlan- nificantly. Forte, in particular, doesn’t four touchdowns in only six games football season. Follow these tips start of the year, the Celtics are a con- There is one main reason do if Marbury did not score 12 fourth get too much of a break the rest of played, which have saved what and guidelines and in the end you tender for the finals again. However, that the Celtics need their depth, quarter points. This year, if the the way except against St. Louis in would have otherwise been a dismal will no doubt be basking in the glory many fans, including myself, have which is also their biggest problem Celtics can get a defensive stopper Week 13 and Detroit the last game of fantasy season for Bowe. Don’t fret of victory as league champion. been surprised how well they have – age. Currently, Ray Allen is playing or possibly another good shooter the season. though: given some proper time to played right out of the gate. I felt a ton of minutes, almost an entire in a buyout, they would be greatly heal, the dynamic Bowe’s numbers that the Celtics of this year would be game, and he’s 34. Kevin Garnett is benefitted. Someone like Grant Hill, a team that had a very good regular 33, and as I said earlier, is recovering who is looking for a championship, season record, but by no means great, from a knee problem that plagued could be the perfect fit for the Celt- en route to a probable second or third him for about five months, and Paul ics. Furthermore, the trade possibili- place finish in the conference, much Pierce, who has played almost every ties are intriguing. With the way that like the Spurs have done the past few game for two long playoff runs, is 32. contracts are now, and the fact that years, hoping to save their veterans Rasheed Wallace, who is now their owners of bad teams want to acquire for the playoffs. However, the Celtics sixth man, is the oldest at 35. This contracts that run out sooner and so far have been able to get the best team has a ton of mileage, and that give up longer contracts, it’s possible of both worlds. Through the first four cannot get any better as the season that the Celtics would trade Brian games, the team has amassed four goes along. While Rondo and Scalabrine, Tony Allen, JR Giddens, wins, and they have been able to rest Perkins are young and more durable and a draft pick for a player with a Kevin Garnett, coming off of major this year and staples of the franchise multi-year contract on a bad team knee surgery. Garnett has played an later, a team cannot be built around making between $5-$9 million. Such average of less than 40 minutes per an extremely good point guard and a move may now seem far-fetched, game, and a big reason for this fact is a very good center. This leads to but with the horrible economy, it’s that only one of their games has been unfortunate news for Celtics’ fans: very possible that another GM would down to the wire. Another reason The Celtics need to make this season make that move. Now, someone has been the usefulness of Rasheed count, because, barring some unex- with less than a $9 million contract Wallace, to take some of Garnett’s pected deals, in as little as two years won’t exactly save the Celtics, but minutes and keep him fresh. they will not be a contender, and someone like Stephen Jackson, who Because of players like they could be near the basement of falls in that range, could be a major Wallace, the Celtics have a new asset the Eastern Conference. help. The problem with Jackson is – depth, especially in the frontcourt. With this season possibly that his contract runs for another Bruins players advance the puck into the offensive zone during a game earlier this season. With the signings of Wallace and Shel- being the last for a title contention, three years after this year, and the den Williams, as well as Glen Big Baby the Celtics need to do everything Celtics may not want to make that Davis and Mr. D. Burke – I mean Brian they can to win this year. I’m talk- kind of commitment to a player, Scalabrine, the Celtics have many ing strictly about the moves that especially when they could be in the Bruins Start Season Slow basement in three years. However, guys that can step in for Garnett or they need to make in February, the By JOE DUDLEY ‘12 dangling Russian Ovechkin added signs of a rough journey. Kendrick Perkins, due to injury, fouls, month of both the trading deadline I feel that this move would help a his second goal of the game and or necessary rest. Furthermore, in and the time to buy out players, great deal and maybe is necessary, 14 games into the NHL season, the solidified Washington’s victory. The Over the next seven games, the backcourt, the Celtics also have which is how the Celtics got Sam because, after all, the Celtics need to Bruins sit in 4th place in the North- Bruins were able to score by the stick the Bruins hovered around .500, some depth behind Allen, Pierce and Cassell and Stephon Marbury. While go for it all this year, because this is west division, 12th in the conference, of Patrice Bergeron to avoid a shut- losing after every win and winning Rajon Rondo, including shooter Eddie Cassell didn’t help the Celtics much their best chance. have a record of 6-7-1, and have out. After the disheartening blow after every loss. In only one of these There are two other teams accumulated only 13 points so far. out, the Bruins set their sights on the games did the Bruins lose by more in the east, however, that feel the The only team with fewer points in Carolina Hurricanes, and looked to than one goal, and that was to the exact same way. Cleveland needs to the northwest division is the Toronto get revenge for last year’s playoffs. Phoenix Coyotes by the score of go for the trophy this year, because, Maple Leafs, who happen to have the Revenge is exactly what the 4-1. After losing a tough game to if they don’t get it, there’s a great ex-Bruin, Phil Kessel, on their bench. Bruins got after their 7-2 slaughter the Devils, where the winning goal chance LeBron will leave after the Many injuries, such as Marc Savard’s of Carolina. Tim Thomas, last year’s was scored off a rebound in the year. Orlando needs to know if the broken foot, have plagued the Bruins Vezina Trophy winner, made a much final 1:30 of the game, the Bruins team they have now can actually thus far and have limited their success better showing and helped his team looked to bounce back against gel, after they essentially gave up on the rink. get their first win of the year. After Edmonton, a streaky team that is Courtney Lee and Hedo Turkoglu for such a great victory the Bruins ap- also hovering around .500. After a Vince Carter. This means that these On October 1st, Boston peared to be building momentum, sold 2-0 win, the Bruins looked to two teams will go for everyone that was electric as the opening game for but were unable to transfer it into win back to back games for the first they can during the season, just like the Bruins against the Washington the game against Anaheim. The time this year against the Rangers, the Celtics. The Cavs have already Capitals started their season. The Bruins started off well, ending the but couldn’t follow through. The made a move, acquiring Shaq for game was the first of a five game first period with a 1-0 lead, but the lone goal of the game came from essentially nothing (also because of home stand the Bruins were to open Bruins allowed Anaheim to run the a one-timer from Gaborik in the contracts and the economic situa- the season with. The Bruins looked table as the Ducks scored 6 straight second period. The Bruins were tion). This move has a huge bearing to start their season on a high note goals to win the game 6-1. After not able to score on any of their 29 on the Celtics, because it is either hit and to prove that they could gener- beating the New York Islanders in shots as Lundqvist was able to stop or miss. The Cavs could get a rejuve- ate offense without last season’s top a 4-3 shootout, the Bruins set their every one. The Bruins then traveled nated Shaq who puts his ego aside goal scorer, Phil Kessel. However, sites on powerhouse Colorado. With to Detroit for their next game. And for a championship, and also to get a the game did not fall their way. The the first period ending the score was after 2 goals in the first period by the contract next year. If this happens, it first period was in a standstill until 2-0 in favor of the Avalanche, but the Red Wings, the Bruins were not able may not matter what the Celtics do, 2:45 left, when Washington’s Brooks Bruins made a comeback to even to respond with a goal of their own because, the Cavs could run away Laich capitalized on a power play to the score at 2. Colorado’s fast start and were outscored for the second with the title. However, if the Cavs give the Capitals a one goal lead. The was too much to overcome, how- straight week. This loss marked the get the Shaq with a huge ego who game was all down hill from there for ever, and the Avalanche buried the first time the Bruins lost back to back wants the ball always in his hands, the Bruins, as about midway through Bruins with two more goals in the games all season. Although the sea- despite having the best player on the second period, Alex Ovechkin second period. After scoring again son is long the Bruins are headed in the planet on his team, then the could not be held in check as he in the third, the Bruins could not get the wrong direction with their losing Cavs could fold, giving the Celtics a scored his first goal of the season. At the evasive last goal they needed to record. If they want to have any shot good chance. Through all this, I have the start of the third period, the game send the game to overtime, and the at making the playoffs the Bruins will concluded one fact: The Celtics can was out of hand when Laich scored team went back into the locker room need to recollect their composure Eddie House gets fired up on the court after making a three win it all this year, if they take advan- once again on another power play. with a loss. Only five games into the and string a few wins together and tage of their opportunities Hardly a minute and a half later the season, the Bruins gave ominous get over the hump of a .500 record. Page 6 The Walrus: School News November 2009 Marine Biology POINT - COUNTERPOINT: Club Underway By J. DONOVAN ‘12 and Stratton is a great organizer and Which TV Show is Supreme? planner; however, he leaves to us the M. FECHTELKOTTER ‘12 major decisions and trip planning. Mitchell Emerson says this about the As of now, the Marine Biology Club “Entourage” club, “Well it's laid back and it’s not “The Office” consists of a group of sophomores strict or anything and we get to do and seventh graders sharing one box what we want to do for activities. It’s By TOM GREGG ‘10 woman who was home sick the day By CHIP CABOT ‘10 Entourage apart from The Office. In of Dunkin’ Donuts. However, this will a good club for students because he was supposed to go. The woman a recent episode, the boys take part all change very soon. In our meet- Every week I look forward HBO’s Entourage is a show about they can do what they want and was then fired, so Creed collected in a fund raiser celeb-golf tourna- ings so far, we have discussed many to one night of television: Thursday Vincent Chase, an actor played by learn at the same time.” money for her from everyone in the ment. One of the guest appearances field trip options such as attending night on NBC. Why? Because ‘The Of- workplace. In the final scene of the Adrian Grenier and his exploits is by Tom Brady and Mark Wahlberg. lectures and films at the aquariums fice’, arguably the best half-hour show living with his ‘entourage’: brother, The future of the Marine episode, Creed ditches the envelope Turtle, a Giants fan, takes issue with in Boston, Woods Hole, and Glouces- on television, fancies me with a new Johnny Drama, and two long time Biology Club looks promising with and stashes the nineteen dollars he this and sets out to ruin Brady’s day. ter, and possibly even a fishing trip. episode. For those unfamiliar to the friends from Queens, Turtle and Eric leaders Severin “Sovereign” Cham- raises. Comedy like this from sup- In a bizarre and comical twist Turtle The club was started last show, ‘The Office’ follows a workforce Murphy, or ‘E’. The show follows each bers, Tom Kelly, and Mike Healey porting characters goes unmatched realizes that he actually likes Brady spring by Mr. Stratton, who hap- at a failing paper company name of the characters as they pursue at the helm. It was stated by Mark in any show on any network. ‘The and they begin to act like friends— pens to be truly interested in marine Dunder-Mifflin. The boss, Michael careers and women throughout the Cunningham, “Marine Biology club is Office’ blows ‘Entourage’ out of the making snide remarks about each biology. Due to the fact that the club Scott (played by Marshfield resident sunny city of Los Angeles. Johnny, the best thing since sliced bread.” He water when it comes to characters. other. was started so late in the year, the Steve Carell), is an immature and Vince’s brother and an out of work also said, “I think that it's a good club I have watched Entourage religiously Entourage has so much more club was only able to embark on one over-promoted leader that oft man- actor faces frequent rejection from but it's really only starting up, and over the past six years, and as much to offer than the Office. First, the field trip. They went to the Imax The- ages to embarrass himself. Under Mi- producers while his anger manage- we need to jump start it and if we do as it pains me to say this, the show setting changes. Following the life of ater at the New England Aquarium chael is Jim Halpert, an underachiever ment issues and tough-guy persona we can do some pretty cool trips.” has rapidly gone downhill. The char- the superstar Vince to exotic locales located at 1 Central Wharf, Boston, and procrastinator, who just recently always keep him interesting. acters have transform like the auto like Kahn, in France and Medelin in Massachusetts, 02010 (Phone 1-617- was promoted to Co-Regional Man- The Office is a show about As Mr. Stratton says at every meet- bots into figures unrecognizable to Colombia to name a few. Second, 973-5200; web address http://www. ager of the Dunder-Mifflin Scranton people in an office. Sweet. Don’t let ing, “This club is what you guys make those in the first seasons. Vinny and with the abundance of characters neaq.org), to see a film about the branch, and a misfit group riddled this high-intensity setting let you of it.” It can be great or just another the boys have become caught up in there is never a dull moment. In deep. The most fascinating aspect with shenanigans. think that the show is anything to be small group. Anybody is welcome the glamour of a Hollywood lifestyle, another recent episode, somebody was that the flick was shown in 3-D. One of the better parts proud of, its not. The only character to join the club, but some interest in something that they promised breaks into Vince’s house and steals While sitting in the theater, schools about ‘The Office’ is its reality. The worth listening to is Dwight Schrute, Marine Biology is required because would never happen to them. Turtle, all the underwear in the laundry of fish would suddenly flash by, show is based around a workplace and even his paranoid-ramblings be- this is club is intended to be not only the greatest character on the show, room. Who would commit such a flashing and dancing inches from with a horrible atmosphere. The gin to wear on the nerves after just a fun, but also informative. went from New York tough guy to a heinous act other than a creepy the face. Then, bursting through the workers all dislike their job, their preppy Los Angeles brat. Turtle lost few episodes. Regional Manager of stalker? After finding an ID in the school, a whale would charge out coworkers, and their bosses, and use Dunder Mifflin, Michael Scott (Steve It can’t be stressed enough how his attitude and gained a sensitive couch, Drama sets out to beat up from the screen. Every detail was Dunder-Mifflin simply as a means Carell) is the single other interest- important it is to be involved in the side. As much as I believe a show the alleged stalker, who turns out portrayed with spot-on accuracy and to get by. Inside this sea of misery ing character on the show. I’ll admit, school’s many activities, whether it should have growth, Entourage took to be working in a porn store. Upon it was very easy to distinguish the remains Michael, who over-enthusias- his childish humor is funny some- is Football or Debate Team. And if a step back with its characters. Once confronting the dude, Drama real- different types of sea creatures. The tically attempts to rally his troops and times—but his sense of humor is not you aren’t involved in any of these E becomes a manager in an actual izes that the ID was just from the club returned that night satisfied create better work chemistry in the enjoyed by all. In contrast, Entourage activities, please go out and support business, he develops into a gung- red-haired creep’s earlier days work- and with a new understanding of hope he will be respected and loved. I is rich with always interesting char- the teams. The only club you won’t ho rat who steps on the people ing in the furniture store. Twists like the world of marine biology. can connect with being in an environ- acters such as Ari Gold and Lloyd, his get any credit for is the 2:30 club. GO around him to get ahead. Vince loses this make Entourage a great show The Marine Biology club ment I dislike. I understand how these gay assistant, who always make the ARROWS! his laidback attitude and begins to watch, much better than the stale is unique because it is mainly run people can drag themselves through to take an interest into success, a show great to watch. humor of The Office. by students rather than faculty. Mr. a useless work day just to have a policy he vocalized he would never Celebrity appearances also set paycheck at the end of the month. delve in to. As much as I loved the The other great thing about first few seasons of ‘Entourage’, the ‘The Office’ is the characters on the show took a turn for the worst. It lost Debate Makes show, most notably the sidekicks. No its dreamy aura and developed into show has people like Creed Brat- the biography of a struggling actor ton (played by Creed Bratton), Andy and his friends. When ‘Entourage’ Bernard (Ed Helms), and Kevin Smith blessed my eyes as an exciting new Early Noise in (Fat Actor). Dynamic and utterly use- show, I wanted to be Vincent Chase. less characters such as these gems I wanted to take my boys with me bring true comedy to the show. On to L.A. and live the American dream, top of Michael’s embarrassment, but now, I do not want to. The once Jim’s pranks, and Dwight’s naivety, surreal lifestyle lived by the entou- DANEIS the sideshows enlighten the viewer rage lost its glamour and became various teams throughout three with at least seven solids minutes of a depressing reality. They stopped By JOE ALBANESE ‘10 rounds in a single day. The topics sidesplitting laughter. For example, being close friends and began to go are not known beforehand, but are Creed Bratton, head of Quality Assur- their separate ways. As the end of the fall sports season given once each new round begins. ance, once did not do his four-hour If given the option of watching an rolls in, it isn’t hockey that is on the It will usually be a statement such as examination that he has to do once episode of either show, I know I collective minds of St. Sebs, or basket- “the pen is mightier than the sword”, a year. Instead of manning up for his would much rather sit down and ball, or even squash. Or swimming or and it is up for the teams to redefine mistake, Creed blamed the inappro- watch the office. skiing. No, it is Varsity Debate that has it as a debatable topic. As each side priate water mark on the paper on a captured the imaginations of count- debates, it escalates into a frenzy of less souls. While sports seasons have things such as “sign-posting”, “clash”, come and gone, Debate has already “rebuttals”, and of course scathing had a busy schedule, and will con- “heckles”. tinue to immerse itself in argument Kanye West Causes during the weeks to come. Each speaker is scored on the basis of his or her speaking, organization, Led by Coach Nerbonne, the St. and argument. The scores of both Sebastian’s Debate Team (as he insists speakers factor into the overall score a Ruckus at VMA’s it be called) has already had a busy of the team. The speakers from each By WILL VIETZE ‘11 Taylor in the eyes and ask her out.” year. Students have competed in the side are ranked from 1st to 4th, Even the youngest in our community “I’m gonna let you finish, but Beyoncé Stoneleigh-Burnham Public Speak- and the team with the most overall profess this love of Taylor without had one of the best videos of all ing Competition, and in their own points wins the round. At some any embarrassment or trepidation. time…one of the best videos of all novice tournament, while the St. tournaments, after the third round, By choosing Taylor’s side, the Seb’s time.” As you all know by now, Kanye Paul’s Prepared Oregon-Style debate the day finishes off with a dinner and community has waged war on Kanye West and his enormous ego interrupt- has twice been delayed; no doubt an some kind of finishing competition, and his supporters. ed the speech of our beloved Taylor illustration of the highest cowardice. whether a final debate between the Our nation’s celebrities Swift during the Video Music Awards Sundays will be hectic in the late top two teams with the audience hate him as well, and many have this year. He completely ruined the fall, with the Andover Parliamentary as the judges, or an impromptu com- expressed this deep hatred through moment for Taylor, and made himself Extemporaneous on November 18th, petition where a topic is given and the use of Twitter. Kelly Clarkson, an look like a fool in front of the entire Hotchkiss on November 15th, and a speech must be formulated nearly avid Kanye hater, tweeted, “What country. I think this incident espe- “The Office” and “Entourage” are both awesome TV series Roxbury Latin on December 6th. on the spot by one person from each happened to you as a child?? Did cially hit home in the St. Sebastian’s school. you not get hugged enough??.... It’s community, due to the widespread The Novice Tournament at St. absolutely fascinating how much I obsession with Taylor Swift across all Sebastian’s took place on Sunday, If the concept of proving someone don’t like you.” Kelly’s creative insults was working through him has taken memory has gone on stage to argue grade levels. Nick Cortese even said November 15th with great success. else wrong excites you, or you des- and use of Twitter mobile has taken Kanye-bashing to a new level. This his or her case, because most people last winter, “There are very few girls I There was a turnout of 12 schools, perately want to know what in world hating to an entirely new strato- tweet is also coming from a person have enough dignity to accept can think of that are more beautiful from Exeter to Roxbury Latin to the “sign-posting” is, it may be time sphere, which can only be reached who is married to Spencer Pratt, who defeat. Throughout his career, he has than Taylor Swift.” It is quite evident infamous Hotchkiss. Many of the to join the ranks of students who by the most creative minds and the is most likely the worst human being interrupted even more people than that the collective school community schools brought 16 debaters and 2 comprise this large and vibrant club. most avid Tweeters. Heidi Montag, currently living on our planet. As Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon now hates Kanye and his haircut with judges with them, a hefty load; and Furthermore, it is a chance to bring new soldier of Christ and star of The good as these insults are, in my opin- on ESPN’s popular show PTI. He has a passion. Although Nick’s opinion this was only the novices. Thanks to home some hardware and glory for Hills, tweeted, "Congrats @taylors- ion, one tweet sums up the moment even had an entire episode of South is not my own, or in any way valid, I the efforts of studious seniors doing your school, as well as some well- wift13 on your vma!!! you deserve it the most succinctly and creatively. Park devoted to ripping on every- think his appreciation of Taylor Swift paperwork behind the scenes, and deserved bragging rights. There has more than anyone!! I saw the devil in Katy Perry, of “I Kissed a Girl” fame, thing about him, a thing that very is similar to if not lesser than that judging debaters, as well as other St. already been some great success for action when kanye west stole your tweeted, “Its like you stepped on a few people have achieved in their which most of our school has for her. Sebs students working as speakers, our school this year, as can be seen mic! u rock!!!" I have seen people call kitten.” Though her apt use of simile, lifetime. Brand new Arrow, Ty Wiik even said. “If the tournament went off without a from the early successes of this year. Kanye a jerk, but to say that the devil Katy perfectly describes the incident. As many haters as Kanye I was a foot taller I would totally look hitch. Our own debaters had some The hordes of plaques and awards Kanye West ruined the moment of a has, he also has a lot of people who success in the ring: the team of Julian in the library also give an idea of the nineteen-year-old girl when she was adore him. I myself enjoy his music, Matra ’13 and Michael Petro ’13 came level at which our school is compet- most vulnerable and made her cry, but I can in no way say that I like his through with a record of 3-0. Chris Ri- ing. It is an exercise that can be fun, very similar to the action of stepping character. When asked about Kanye, ley ’13 also won an individual speaker challenging, and enlightening as on a little kitten. Even our president our very own Ben Thai said, “ Yo award as the speaker with a score of well. Spending a Sunday at some far- Barack Obama, supposedly had Vietze, I tried to get some Air Yeezy’s 66, the best score from St. Sebastian’s. away school is by no means a chore something to say about Kanye in an on eBay yesterday, but they cost 900 The Novice challenge is not the only or an ordinary school trip. It is a off-the-record interview. bucks.” If you are not familiar with event St. Sebastian’s will be hosting chance to spend the day with many Although this seems to be sneaker culture, Ben was referring for debate. Another Parliamentary other students, gaining experience the most publicized Kanye outburst, to Kanye’s signature Nike shoe, Extemporaneous tournament will be in public speaking and argumenta- he has had a plethora of other rude which sells for close to 1,000 dollars. hosted here on Sunday, February 21. tion technique. Dozens of kids from interruptions at various award shows It is clear that Ben loves Kanye, in all grade levels have already signed in the past. During the MTV Europe contrast with previously mentioned For those who are unfamiliar with the up, and there remains a full calendar Music awards, when his video for Ty Wiik, who adores TayTay. Even our club or with the concept of debate, for the rest of the year. For more “Touch the Sky” failed to win, he Junior Senior Walrus editor, Edmund here is a quick overview. Students de- information about the debate club, went up on stage and argued that Murphy, quoted Mr. West in his cha- vote occasional Sundays to compet- you should see Mr. Nerbonne or he should have won the award. After pel speech last year. In conclusion I ing at another school’s tournament. check the schedule, rules and scores losing to Britney Spears at the 2007 would like to quote Kanye himself: The most common format is Parlia- of past tournaments online at www. VMA’s, Kanye even suggested that “Somewhere far along this road he mentary Extemporaneous, in which DANEIS.org. Kanye West ignited controversy at the VMA’s last month the voters were racist, so they didn’t lost his soul…how could you be so teams of two compete with other vote for him. No other artist in recent heartless.” November 2009 The Walrus: School News & Sports Page 7 “FENCES” Entertains Frosh Seb’s Welcomes Mrs. Madsen By CHRIS PICHER ‘13 weekend job to play football. In the during the play that surrounds the Maxson family property. I believe By SAM RACINE ‘11 Well, I don’t often get a hot lunch. end, Troy refuses to let Cory play col- What classes are you teaching this that the title ““Fences’” has a deeper I just usually have a salad, but I do This fall, the ninth grade class had lege football, so after graduating high year? school, Cory looks for a job. meaning than just then just a On a Wednesday afternoon, I sat really like the pudding they have. an optional trip to go see the perfor- down with Mrs. Madsen for an I’m teaching Spanish 1A, Spanish mance of “Fences’. On October 4th wooden barrier; it symbolizes a interview about her new position 4H, and Spanish 5H. So what is your favorite movie? we went to the Hunington Theater In the second half of the play, Troy task of work that Cory and Troy are responsible for completing but fail as a Spanish teacher here at St. I can’t really think of my favorite to see a serious play based on the partakes in a secretive relationship What are your impressions of the to accomplish. Sebastian’s. movie all time, but a good one I relationships in the Maxson fam- with another woman while Rose has school so far? no clue about what is going on until recently saw was “Drag Me to Hell”. ily along with their family friends. Where are you from originally? I really like it here, and I feel like “Fences’ is a play appropriate for all the day her heart is broken when Troy “Fences’ was a great play to see in I am from Indiana. everyone is supportive and respect- Nice choice. Favorite TV show? audiences, a serious play that has its revels the truth to her first and true a theater because the characters ful. This is a very nice community. I’d probably say “The Office”. [See storyline based on every day con- love, Rose. Rose struggles to move on were able to bring the play to life by truly expressing the character traits So, what brought you to MA? page 6 for more information.] flict between family members and from the devastating news but in the What do you think about the “all of the people in the play. As Matt I went to college here in Massa- friends. “Fences’ is a play that has a end she agrees to be the mother of guys” atmosphere? Donovan describes the play, he says, chusetts. How about your favorite musical consistent setting throughout that the baby girl. Troy’s second lover dies Well, it’s not too different, because “The actors were phenomenal and artist/band? displays the back of the house, the while giving birth to the healthy baby I had two older brothers, so this kind they were able to portray the roles What college(s) did you go to? I really like “Travis” and “The Weep- porch and the backyard, in a 1954 girl named Raynell but Troy admits to of atmosphere isn’t a huge shock to and emotions that were necessary.” Well, I received my undergraduate ies”. Pittsburgh home. Rose that he was happy with Alberta. me, but then again there are things I Alberta represents Troy’s dream world Teddy O’Hara enthusiastically says, degree from Tufts University, and a graduate degree from Middlebury didn’t expect, like the sort of lifestyle Anything else you’d like to share? The protagonist in the play is Troy where he is free from worries and “The actor of Tory Maxson success- College in Vermont, where I majored and physical joking around. I spent last year in Madrid, which I Maxson, a 54-year-old former problems. In the end of the play, Troy fully captured the intensity of the rough times in segregated America.” in Spanish. enjoyed very much. baseball star in the Negro Leagues. and Cory’s relationship doesn’t end What do you like to do in your spare He currently works for the sanitation on a high note, Cory and Troy have These sentiments express their love How did you hear about St Sebas- time? Well, there you have it. Mrs. Madsen, department and he spends his days a fierce fight involving swinging a for the play that all of the fresh- tian’s School? I enjoy reading and cooking, I also we welcome you to St. Sebastian’s lifting garbage into trucks. Troy’s baseball bat. Ultimately, this fight man boys had when sitting in the I applied through a teaching like going to the movies. and we hope you enjoy being a part best friend is Jim Bono, to whom between Cory and Troy strengthened Hunington Theater. October 4th was a great day for thirty boys in agency. My info was given to St. Se- of this community. We’re delighted Troy tells many stories from his past, Cory’s belief in himself. What would you say is your favorite the freshman class because we were bastian’s directly, and they accepted you’re here. extending the truth while telling his me to teach here after an interview. lunch at Sebs so far? compelling stories. Cory, the son The reason for the title, able to see great theater as well as of Troy Maxson, and his father have “Fences’ was chosen due to the fact learn about the play that we will be a relationship conflict throughout that there is a fence that is put up reading in the spring. the play due to the fact that Cory refuses to do anything other than 2009 Mag Drive: Cashing In play football and refuses to invest could pay off big if you win, but I extra envelope, so if you sell $300 his time in finding a job down at the By JOHN O’CONNOR ‘10 wouldn’t bank on it. The chance that worth of magazines, you start the A & P. Rose, Troy’s wife and Cory’s you are the lucky person picked out game of dodgeball with 5 envelopes mother, values the essence of family It’s everybody’s favorite time of year of the hat is .274% or 1/365. Assum- of money. If you are very good at and loving one another. Rose tends again! On the Friday before Hallow- ing you want a more guaranteed dodgeball and selling magazines, to get frustrated during the course een, the majority of the student body way of making money in this deal this game has potential to earn you a of the play because fighting in this attended the best assembly of the would be to take a look at the 3rd, lot of money. play is a reappearing event. The year, the magazine drive assembly. 4th, and 5th prizes. The third way to A final way to get money through center of Troy and Cory’s arguments In previous years, someone would win money is through lollipops. This the magazine drive is by selling are about getting a job versus come into Ward Hall and shout at us prize is not based on how early you over a whopping $250 worth of playing football. During the play, for about 45 minutes about how awe- turn your sales in, nor how much magazines, and playing this game Troy talks about his disappointing some selling magazines can be and money you make with magazine called plinko. Plinko is a board with sports career and he tries to tell his about all the amazing prizes you can sales, but actually based solely on a bunch of randomly spaced nails son Cory that investing your whole win. Although I was not present at skill. Students receive 1 lollipop per in it. At the bottom of the board life in sports is not a smart idea. the assembly this year, I assume it was every 2 magazine sales they make. are pockets worth various dollar The football scouts convince Cory similar to previous years with two ma- Every lollipop is marked on the bot- amounts, such as $1, $5, and $10. that playing college football is the jor differences. The first being that a tom with colors. The colors indicate To play plinko, you drop a plinko right decision instead of getting stampede of gorillas charged through how much money each lollipop is chip into the top of a vertical plinko a job that will help you with your the assembly midway through, and worth. They have lollipops worth, $1, board and you get whatever amount future. As the play progresses, Troy the second being that there were $5, $10, $20, and the elusive $50. Or of money is in the pocket that your becomes more distraught due to new and exciting prizes offered this so they say, as there has never actu- chip lands in. Similar to the dodge the fact that Cory has acted oblivi- year. Although not a freshman, Paul Lee ‘11 has “Fences” fever ally been a recorded sighting of a ball game, you get an extra plinko ous to his dad’s advice and quits his The prizes are clearly the incentive for students to sell magazines, though $50 lollipop, and precious few $20 or chip for every extra $50 worth of working to sell them can be tedious $10 sightings, but they are rumored magazines you sell. and is not required. The magazine to exist. Theoretically speaking, if you sell Cross-Country Battles people have found the correct for- Those aforementioned prizes have over $250 worth of magazines, you mula for getting kids to do something all been used in previous years to could play every game, and win they may not want to do, however: get people to sell magazines, but a great deal of money, but before give them money. The only prize this year, there are new prizes as you go to the trouble of calling up Down the Homestretch you can win by doing the magazine well. One such new prize is getting everyone you know and filling out drive is money; the creativity comes to play in a dodgeball tournament. long magazine order forms, it is pared to face off and dominate St. The week before Hal- into play with how you receive this If you sell $125 worth of magazines, important to remember that all of By KEVIN WOLFE ‘12 George’s squad. As the runners lined loween brought neither rest nor money. There are basically 5 different you not only get entered into the these prizes are based entirely on mystery student $500 drawing, but luck and it is unlikely you would win As the 2009 Cross Country reaches its up on the start line, two large SUVs relaxation for the team. The runners ways you can win money by selling you also get 2 envelopes filled with any decent amount of money. Over end, there is no doubt that the team came rushing down the parking lot. struggled through hill runs, track magazines. The first way is simple, unknown sums of money and get my years at St. Sebastian’s I have has put all of its effort forth to fully In these two cars came some of St. workouts, and long tempo runs, but hardly anyone ever does it. If you to play dodgeball against other sold hundreds of dollars worth of reach its potential. Because of the Sebs’s finest football players ready but this brutal exercise would be handed in your magazine orders by students who sold $125 of maga- magazines and have earned at most tough demands of the sport, each to cheer their fellow Arrows on. As needed in the days to come for the November 5th, you can be entered zines. The rules of this magazine $20 in total. Though I am telling you member of the team has been forced the runners rounded their first and next three races. On Saturday, the into a drawing for $50. The second drive dodgeball are roughly the that the prizes aren’t worth quite as to look deep into the depths of his second miles, the football team was team traveled to Groton to compete possible way to win money is by same, except when you get hit with much as they seem, all the magazine physical and mental strength and there to motivate everyone to run against St. Marks, Milton and Groton. selling $125 dollars and praying your a ball, you have to give an envelope money you earn goes to this great push his body to its highest capac- even faster. The cheering of the foot- The first two miles of the course name is picked out of everyone in the of money to the guy that hit you, school, and it would certainly be ity. From this hard work, the team baller players and the inspirational were quite flat, which was a strong entire student body to win a hefty and you leave the game with your admirable to sell magazines for the has been able to build upon a strong words of Brian Horne led the team to indicator that the runners would be $500. To my knowledge, nobody leftover envelopes. The extra fun benefit of the school. That being foundation needed for competing run one of its best races of the year. entering the third mile with some has ever won this $500 because the twist is that for every $50 over $150 said, happy magazine drive season well in the two most important races Mulroy led the race again, finish- fast times. Unfortunately, this was person picked out of the hat never you sell in magazines, you get an to everyone – including the gorillas. of the year: the ISL Championships ing first out of all the competitors. no PR course for the entire third sells $125 worth of magazines. It and the New England Champion- He also set a course record with an mile was uphill, and quite steep at ships. amazing 18:04 finish. Adams finished some points. Coming in first for the After a strong victory at the at 19:05, while O’Connor, Murphy, team and finishing third overall in International Club Needs Books home course in Dover, the runners Spencer and DeMatteo all stayed the race was unsurprisingly Ricky headed up to Governor’s Academy under the fast 21-minute mark. After Mulroy. Adams and Spencer both for a match against the home team. battling back from a knee injury, finished under 20 minutes, earning for these books. They have taken the Though a somewhat challenging Kevin Lynch posted an impressive impressive placements amongst the steps to collect them and send them course with seemingly obnoxious hills 21:00. Sam Racine, shaving off 2:17 other racers. Much recognition is to areas where books are scarce. and turns, St. Sebs finished strong from his first home race, ran a well- awarded to Spencer, who on one of Since this group began in 2007, with all solid race times. Captain earned 24:26. All runners showed the most challenging courses of the they have collected over five million Ricky Mulroy `10 led the team with a drastic improvements from their first year managed to set a PR of 19:54. books and donated them to schools 17:37 and not too far behind was Will races at Caryl Park in September. O’Connor, toughing out a painful hip and libraries in Haiti, India, the Adams `11 with a 19:05 finish. Terry After another week of injury, posted a 20:30. Lynch, Mur- Philippines, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, O’Connor was also able to break the strenuous training, the runners were phy, DeMatteo, and Cortese all stuck Malawi, South Africa, Kenya, Tanza- 20 minute mark, running a strategic ready to take on Roxbury Latin, close together in the race and gave nia, Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and 19:59. Finishing at number four and Middlesex, and Nobles at Nobles’ St. Sebs helpful finishes in the race. Georgia. English is the language five for the time were Tom Murphy home course. Although the 5K loop Although Sean Sullivan struggled to that is used for education and `11 and Robbie Spencer `11, the may have seemed manageable in find the right air on the third mile, literacy in many developing nations, former running a 20:03 and Spencer the warmups, the course showed no he fought his best on the hill to earn so the books collected by Hands a 20:40. Peter DeMatteo `11 finished mercy as its runners battled through a 22:59. Wolfe (21:43), Bono (22:54), across the Water are a good match with a 22:08 and Nick Cortese `11, its hills and windy turns. Mulroy led and Racine (23:31) all raced well for for the people in these countries. rising through the ranks, ran a 22:22. the team again, posting a 17:26. JV. The Arrows had no victories over The group has been able to provide Sean Sullivan `11 also finished strong Adams ended the race close behind the other schools, but nonetheless books to schools and libraries on five with a 23:19. JV runners Andrew Bono Mulroy, and following him with a the runners learned from this chal- continents. Books are also provided `12, Kevin Wolfe `12, and Sam Racine valiant finish was Tom Murphy. From lenging course. to disadvantaged areas of the United `11 also helped the team out with the last 100 yards of the race, it did With the New England Hands Across the Water benefits suffering children overseas States. strong races. Although the Arrows left seem as if Murphy could pass the Championships only days away (the The organization is growing and the race with a 21-38 loss, the team contender in front of him, but Tom ISL championships will be complet- By SAM RACINE ‘11 have books to read are getting them. in addition to Massachusetts, has grew from this experience, helping was determined to escape defeat. ed by the time this article is printed), The organization recognized a collection centers in Connecticut, make the following races even more A split second before an unknown the runners will have to use all their The International Club is collecting dichotomy in that some areas of the Rhode Island, Georgia, and Washing- successful. racer was about to cross the finish abilities and strength to end the sea- books for Hands across the Water, a world have an abundance of books ton. The agency welcomes dona- The next week the team was line, Murphy leaped past this young son in a victorious fashion. Although non-profit agency based in Stone- and other areas have too few. From tions of all sorts of books: hard cover greeted by a surprise appearance man and stole his placement in the powerhouses like Roxbury Latin or ham, Massachusetts. The organization time to time, schools and librar- and paperback, fiction and non- from former captain Brian Horne `09. race. Nick Cortese `11 (20:42), Lynch St. Paul’s may seem out of competi- combines two worthy causes: the ies must get rid of parts of their fiction, books for children and adults, Back on fall break, Horne decided (20:48), Racine (22:43), and Wolfe tion, the Arrows can surely triumph reuse and conservation of books with collections to make room for new textbooks, books on tape, and DVDs. to visit his old teammates and offer (21:43) all set personal records for over teams like St. Georges or the education and literacy of children books. Publishers often discard older We ask all St. Sebastian’s students, some motivational advice that he has the year. Spencer, DeMatteo, and Middlesex. The St. Sebs cross country and adults in the United States and editions of books to make room for teachers, and parents to look around learned at college and from his rigor- Sullivan continued to improve upon team has reached great heights over throughout the world. Books that newer editions. These books are still their homes and offices and bring ous ROTC program. That week the their earlier race times. Andrew Bono the past two months, and the run- would otherwise be disposed of are in good condition. Even if they are in any unwanted books to donate team trained quite intensely in the also showed great improvement, ners must enter the next races with collected and sent to areas of the recycled – shredded and reduced to this cause. You will be helping cold weather, and Horne even came finishing with a 22:22. Although awareness, toughness, and a deep country and the world where reading to pulp – there are issues. In the schools and libraries to expand out to run in the practices, further the Arrows lost to the three other competitive spirit in order to make materials are scarce. In this way, two process of recycling books, harmful their range of reading materials and motivating his teammates to put their schools, the strong finishes for all of the season one of success. issues are addressed: donated books chemicals are released into the en- enabling the people who read them best efforts forth. On Friday race time the runners instilled a new sense of are not taking up valuable space in vironment. Hands across the Water to broaden their horizons. had come, and the team was pre- confidence in the team. landfills and people who might not has come up with another option ARROWS SPORTS

Vol LXIII, No. 2 St. Sebastian’s School November 2009

Gregg thwarted the opponent’s Varsity Soccer Vying attacks long enough for Callanan to bury a ball to the back of the net to break the scoreless tie, giving Price the assist. Until late in the second for Final Playoff Spot half, the scored remained at one- nothing. It was at this point—late in By ALEX SPEAR ‘11 the forwards and the outside mid- the second half—that Kerr scored off As the St. Sebastian’s Varsity Soccer fielders. In the latter part of the first a Kevin Dillon strike to put the Ar- Team approached the middle of their half, senior midfielder Chris Dillon rows up by two and win the match. season, they ran into a little bit of a notched a nice goal as he sprinted to Once again, the Arrows out-hustled rough patch, losing their first game the left post and scored on a loose and wore out their opponents in and following the loss with three ball inside the six-yard box. The score the second half. The following week straight ties. After the Arrows played remained one-nothing until the featured a well-earned six-point a fine match at Milton Academy on Tabor forwards caught the Arrows week for the Arrows as they beat a October 10th, which featured senior defense back on their heels as a mid- good St. Mark’s squad 3-1 on a frigid, goalkeeper Tom Gregg’s first shutout, fielder hit a long through ball behind rainy afternoon off of goals from gutsy play in the backfield, domi- the defense and to a forward who Stanton, Callanan, and Creegan. That QB Brian Strachan ‘11 lines up in the shotgun as Mike Ewing ‘10 prepares for the handoff nating midfielders, and relentless beat freshman keeper Ben Piersiak Saturday, the team ventured off to offensive pressure by the Arrows—in for a goal. The Arrows left Tabor’s Newport, Rhode Island to take on which the Red and Black won two- campus that afternoon with a 1-1 a very, very good St. George’s club. nil—the team’s record was an impres- tie. The Tabor goalkeeper played a The two teams matching up quite good game, saving an Arrow penalty 5-2 Football On Tear sive 4-0-2 (four wins, no losses, and similarly, the game was extremely two ties). Nevertheless, though, as all kick and an unbelievable number of well-fought, fast-paced, and physi- By DOUG KINGSLEY ‘12 behind them, but unfortunately, 21-14 going into the third quarter athletes can attest, all great seasons chances the Arrows had to score. cal. As expressed by coaches Lynch the momentum shifted again in the In the second half the Arrows struck Coming out of a close win against have their ‘roadblocks.’ But, as you Two days later, the Red and Schell, the team who capital- Hill’s favor midway through the third back at the Zebras with intensity. Milton Academy the previous week, will see as you progress through this and Black welcomed a very good izes on scoring chances will win the quarter. The Arrows experienced Charles Conigliaro pinned the Zebras the Varsity Football team was itch- article, the Arrows Soccer Team has Belmont Hill team for Homecoming game. Both Arrow goals were scored an array of both carless errors and deep in their own territory to start ing for another victory. The Arrow’s battled through some tough games 2009. This game was simply a battle off of tremendous hustle. The first unneeded penalties which slowed the third quarter, and the St. Seb’s next game would be against their and has gotten back on track—a true on all aspects of the field. Gregg and Arrow goal, coming in the second down their momentum and eventu- defense played hard, making it im- archrivals Belmont Hill at home, on testament to the outstanding charac- the back four consisting of seniors half after St. George’s opened the ally cost them the game. The final possible for Middlesex to score the homecoming. ter shared by all players and coaches. David Ruffolo, Nick Jacoby, Peirce scoring at the beginning of the score was 14-36. Middlesex team had no other choice The tension was rising between the After the Milton Academy Daly, and junior Alex Spear played second half off of a free kick, was After the tragic loss against the but to punt, which left the Arrows two teams as they strode out onto the game, the Arrows hosted a fast, a great defensive game, shutting produced off of great efforts from Belmont Hill school the football with a chance to get back and score. rain soaked turf early in the morning scrappy Brooks Academy squad. down fast, talented Belmont Hill Callanan, who beat the St. George’s team faced their next opponent, Unfortunately, just when St. Se- of October 17th. The Arrows began Throughout the first half of the game, forwards. Once again, the midfield- keeper to rolling ball and hit a short Middlesex. bastian’s moved the ball down near to warm up in front of a crowd of over both teams battled and the play went ers of Hayes, Stanton, Chris Dillon, cross to Junior Tim Stoddard who The Arrows faced off against the the goal line, the ball was fumbled a thousand fans consisting of parents, back and forth, and the entire match Kevin Dillon ’12, and Nick Creegan pounded the ball into the back of Zebras at home on October 24th. on the three yard line by Bill Con- students, and alumni. The game was truly was a back and forth battle. As ’11 played great games. Strikers the net. About fifteen minutes later, At the start of the game, the Arrows nolly, who latter was heard saying “I sure to be a battle of the titans. It all the whistle blew to end the first half, Dillon Kerr ’11, Charlie Callanan ’11, Callanan once again hustled to a took the opening possession and thought the count was on the color began as Captains, Max Kingsley (‘10) both teams were scoreless yet playing and George Price ’13 had to deal loose ball and gave it off to Kevin quickly moved toward the Zebras’ not on two.” Mike Ewing (‘10) and Bill Connolly high-paced, solid soccer. The second with big, athletic backs but toughed Dillon, who was unmarked inside territory due to a few big plays. The In the last quarter the game came (‘10) approached center field for the half began as expected—high tempo it out and had terrific games as the eighteen-yard box, settled the first came as Brian Strachan broke down to a one touchdown differ- coin toss, accompanied by the honor- and physical as both teams were they mounted heavy pressure and pass, and chipped the ball right over to the outside and scrambled across ence, because of an unlucky missed ary captain Kevin Rich. doing everything possible to scratch created some solid chances. In front the St. George’s keeper’s head for a the field for a 15 yard gain. Two plays the extra point. However on the kick For those who do not yet know, Kevin out a goal. The score remained at a of a massive Homecoming crowd stellar goal. This match was fantastic later Strachan found sophomore off Charles Conigliaro kicked the ball Rich is the six year old son of alumnus zero tie until a Brooks forward came of parents, teachers, students from and incredibly well-played against Kendall Dardy-Jones, (an expert at on a line drive, which then bounced W.T. Rich. Kevin has recently been streaking through the middle and re- many schools, and the San Miguel an athletic, smart St. George’s Team. his position and a key part to our off of the helmet of one of the diagnosed with leukemia and is un- ceived a beautiful through ball which School, the Arrows gave their fans Although the Arrows have offence) who maneuvered his way Zebras’ front line men and landed dergoing multiple treatments as they he buried into the goal to make the a well fought game that featured most recently suffered a tough 2-1 around defenders for a gain of 30 in the hands of sophomore Austin try to find a cure. While at St. Sebas- score one to nothing. Minutes later, no goals but basically everything loss to St. Paul’s School, in which St. yards. A few plays later Strachan Franchi. tian’s W.T. Rich was a talented running a Brooks’ midfielder get through the else one would enjoy watching in a Paul’s scratched out two scrappy found running room off the edge The Arrows burned some clock on back of the Arrows football teem. The defense and put a nice hooking ball soccer game—heavy pressure, solid goals and the Arrows one hard- again and tiptoed past the pylon for this fortunate possession before football teem is honored and inspired into the left side of the net to widen possession, lots of energy, intensity, earned goal knocked in by Ryan the touchdown. The Arrows sidelines punting and pinning the Zebras by having him as a member of our the score midway through the second and good scoring chances. Hayes, the match was again another erupted with shouts as the points deep in their own territory on an team, and our prayers and support go half and stun the Arrows. There has In the final portion of the ‘roadblock,’ fast-paced and physical one where were put up on the board and they outstanding tackle by Murphy out to the Rich family. been an interesting trend throughout the Arrows took a long bus ride out the Arrows—once again—took went ahead. Vandervelde (11). After Kevin won the coin toss for the the season for the Arrows, and this to Lawrence Academy to take on the control of the game with supe- However, on the next kickoff, the In all, the Arrows playing tough on Arrows, the game began. The first trend is the following: that the Arrows Lawrence Rebels. The Arrows’ adver- rior conditioning, especially in the Middlesex found a lane and ran the offense and defense, St. Sebastian’s half was eventful and fast paced, tend to play better and better as the saries made their presence on the second half. Many scoring chances ball up the Arrows’ sideline all the was in control the entire game. The as the Arrows battled up and down game gets on. Any spectator can scoreboard first as the two Lawrence arose for the Arrows, but the team way down to the 20 yard line. A few final score was 21-27. The Arrows the field, and with the help of the confidently say that the Arrows—no forwards connected on a through just got unlucky in burying them. plays later the Zebras’ made a touch- came out with another win. offensive line, Mike Ewing and Brian matter the score—outplay their ball that was struck into the top left Kerr had many nice tries and Stanton down tying the score 7-7 The next week the Arrows traveled Strachan (‘11) were able to move the opponent in the last ten to twenty corner of the net. The second half just nearly missed from a long way Once again the Arrows fought back to Newport, R.I. to take on the St. ball into Sextant territory. Eventually minutes to due phenomenal condi- convening with Lawrence Academy out. with another great drive. Strachan George’s Dragons. The dragons were a touchdown pass to Charley Allen tioning and never quitting. And, of leading one-nil, the Arrows came out This loss does not define found Jake O’Malley and made the egger to play, and impress their (‘10) bolstered the Arrows with a 7-0 course, the match versus Brooks is flying and Creegan earned a penalty how mentally and physically tough pass for what looked to be a short families who had arrived for the St lead. Unfortunately however midway a great example of this trend: as the kick for the Arrows as he took a this Arrows team is, as they will do gain. However, O’Malley shook the Georges Family day. through the second quarter Belmont Arrows restarted the play after the hard tackle just inside the top of the their best—and expect of them- first few defenders and powered his The Arrows stepped drowsily Hill was able to make two touch- Brooks goal, the Arrows had the ball eighteen-yard box. Daly took the selves—to respond with another way up the sideline for a gain of 23 stepped off the busses in Newport, downs placing them in the lead with in their offensive zone for the rest of penalty kick, and placed his strike well-played, energetic game on yards. The next play was good for six R.I. last Saturday, after a two hour a score of 13-7. With one last effort to the game, looking for opportunities perfectly into the side of the goal. Friday, November 6th at Groton at yards after being run by Ewing, who buss ride, to find the St George foot- score before the half the Arrows were to score. Just under ten minutes, mid- Minutes later, though, the Rebel 2pm. Hopefully, this time though, put the Arrows at tin scoring posi- ball team ready to play. able to drive down the field and score fielder Ryan Hayes ’10 put a bouncing forwards once again connected on their maximum efforts will be tion. Strachan finished off the drive The fields were wet and muddy one last time putting them up by one ball into the bottom left corner of the passes and buried their second goal rewarded with a win. The Arrows— again, by scoring, and putting the which made it difficult for the foot- point going into the second half with net, and all of the sudden the Arrows to take another lead. The Arrows with the prospect of post-season Arrows in the lead once again with ball team to run the ball. Fortunately the score of 14-13. were back in the game. Once again, then dominated the play in their play—have a tough remainder of the score 14-7. Sadly, the Zebras the Arrows overcame this obstacle. The Arrows entered into the second the Arrows loaded the pressure on offensive zone, until finally a hard the regular season as they take on scored yet again leaving the score Fortunately, the same was true for St. half with the support of many fans Brooks, and it for sure seemed that tackle just outside the eighteen-yard Groton (aforementioned), league- George’s offence and the St. Sebas- the Arrows would once again score. box gave the Arrows a free kick in leading Roxbury Latin, and Thayer tian’s defense was able to stop the, But a speedy Brooks forward caught a very dangerous part of the pitch, Academy (last home game, 10am on countless times. the defense playing a bit too aggres- and the Arrows capitalized. Kerr tak- Saturday, November 14th). Varsity Results Midway through the first quarter, sive and got past them en route to ing the free kick, he perfectly struck All twenty-two players Brian Strachan was able to gain scoring his second goal of the game. the ball right over the defending continue to work extremely hard some positive yards and eventually As Brooks took a three-one lead with wall and netted the ball just under at practice day in and day out, and scored after a 57 yard run. For the about seven minutes to play, the Ar- the crossbar towards the right side a record of seven wins, two losses, Varsity Football: remainder of the first half, the Ar- rows brought on the immense pres- of the net. Kerr’s beauty leveled the and five ties (overall) reflects this rows continued to stop any offensive sure again but just could not find the scoring, and that’s the way the score hard work. The team thanks senior Middlesex W 27-21 chances for the Dragons, eventually twine and suffered a heartbreaking, stayed—two-two. managers Joe Albanese and Tom forcing three interceptions. Peter yet well-played match. This was the At the time, the Arrows had Smail for their devotion to the team Burke played an excellently, picking Arrows’ loss of the season. a 4-1-4 record, and were preparing and for helping out with equipment St. George’s W 34-8 off two passes. Jack Connolly made The following day, the team to take on the Middlesex Zebras in a at practices and games. This is an a key interception in the end zone hopped on the bus on a cold, rainy very meaningful contest. In arguably exciting time for Arrows Soccer, so I Groton W 41-13 for a touchback. Meanwhile, the Ar- Thursday afternoon to travel to Tabor their best-played match of the year, urge all of you who read this to try rows offense fought hard again, and Academy. The Arrows possessed the the Arrows shut out the Zebras 2-0, and watch some of the game against scored two more times in the second ball very well throughout the game, earning Gregg his second shutout Thayer that wraps up the season—I Varsity Soccer: quarter. One touchdown was made and midfielders Zane Stanton ’11 and and the defense turning in another promise you will not be disappoint- by receivers Brendan Ecclesine and Hayes played many beautiful balls to fine performance. The defense and ed! Middlesex W 2-0 the other Charley Allen, both of who had magnificent games. The Arrows began the second half St. Mark’s W 3 -1 with a 21-0 lead, which they made bigger with the help of Charles St. George’s W 2-1 Conigliaro. The final score for the Ar- rows came minutes later on another St. Paul’s L 2-1 explosive play when Jake O’Malley received a punt, lowered his shoul- der through the first defender and Groton W 2-0 found his way into the end zone for a touchdown. This proved to be the end of the Cross Country: scoring for St. Sebastian’s but not the end of the team effort. Several non- St. George’s W 17-38 starters, including many JV players, saw the field for the Arrows. How- Nobles L 22-36 ever with the Junior Varsity players on the field, the Dragons were able to score once, leaving the score 34-8, Middlesex L 26-31 another victory for St. Sebastian’s. So far this year the St. Sebastian’s Roxbury Latin L 18-44 football team has done a great job As Kevin Dillon ‘12 looks on, Ryan Hayes ‘10 breaks from the pack in effort to charge upfield. and we wish the team much luck in the final game of the season.