October 2011 The Flame Page 1

e St. Peter Chanel High School 480 Northfield Road Bedford, Ohio 44146

Vol. 54 No. 1

T h e F l a m e Seek what is above. Chanel’s hottest headlines

Students become Ghost stories fill the air Eucharistic Ministers By Edward Vaughn

The opening Mass of the school By Sarah Stewart This is not the only spooky experi- would get ready in the bathroom and leave year welcomed seven new Eucharistic ence Katie has encountered in her third items such as her makeup and deodorant Ministers. Katie Bielanski, Nick Bohnak, Is Chanel haunted? Rumors have floor stay. Another time, “My parents were down on the sink, and then would leave Gina DeCesare, Kateri Piggford, Chelsea circulated around school that the building at a Chanel event, and I was home alone. I the room to get something else. When Miller, John Lynch, and Riko Lekan (pic- is plagued with spirits of the deceased, but locked the door to my bedroom and turned she’d return, her toiletries would be in tured below) were all officially initiated as are the stories of all the eerie noises and off the lights. I even checked the door different places than where she had placed Eucharistic Ministers, recognizing them as looming shadows true? There have been multiple times to make sure it was shut them, and this occurred multiple times. able to distribute the Eucharist at Masses. stories about the priest who passed away and locked. Then, the lights in my room She also reported that when she’d try to turned on and the door to my room sud- To achieve this, they each have gone on the third floor and the ghost that haunts sleep, she would feel someone touching through a series of classes which started the basement, but have these spirits really denly opened. I never stayed home alone her, playing with her hair. there ever again.” this past spring. “Some of the things we been seen? One rumor even goes as far as Mr. Rock isn’t the only faculty member learned were how to wash the cups and to claim that a former Chanel student was Senior Shannon Rafferty also testi- with Chanel ghost stories. Mr. Gongos chased by a ghost a few years ago on the fies to Katie’s third floor experiences. She the plates, as well as how to deliver the recounted, “I has some paranormal encounters to share Body and Blood of Christ,” said senior third floor. After all the myths and rumors, as well. He stated that he had a room the question remains to be answered was walking Riko Lekan. The qualifications are that the with Katie on the third floor he would use at times person is Catholic and has gone through if these “spirits” really cause mischief where he would spend the night when he throughout the school. We’ve all heard of down the First Communion. Shannon Rafferty is in the alleged “sightings,” but let’s take into third floor was working late. One night while sitting the process now of becoming a Eucharistic account some first hand witnesses and hallway one in his room, he heard what sounded like Minister. experiences. night. We “multiple people running down the hall.” Besides the benefit of receiving Senior John Webb claims to have been both heard a He went to check what the source of the service hours during Mass, many students visited by a spook just last year. He re- strange noise sound was, but when he looked into the choose this passage in order to connect vealed, “It was early, before school started from the hallway, “no one was there.” more with their faith, as well as to become one morning. I was walking and chatting back room This wasn’t just a one time weird ex- closer to God and the Church. Mrs. DeC- down the hall with Lindsay Zydowicz and went to perience either. He revealed that he heard esare said, “Eucharistic Ministers serve when all of the sudden this creepy looking check out this strange sound when no one was there as role models not only in the school, but guy appeared out of nowhere. He was tall what it was. “multiple times.” Another time, while Mr. also in their parishes, showing that they and thin and appeared to be a janitor, but It was dark, Gongos was sitting in his office, which are willing to step up to a leadership posi- neither of us had recognized him as one of so we turned used to belong to the late Fr. O’Connell, on the lights tion that requires time, dedication, and our staff. He walked all the way down the he decided to test the spirits. When he just respect.” hall, turned around, and angrily stared at in the back started working at Chanel, alumni would Lindsay and me for a few moments. Then room, and Drawing by Gary Baker. frequently call his office. Along with the he turned around again and walked down the rocking calls, he and Mr. Malafarina, who used the stairs. We never saw or heard of him chair was rocking, and not lightly either. It was rock- to work in the office were Mrs. Kennedy ever again. We even asked if anyone saw now works, would pick up the yearbooks him downstairs, and no one saw anything. ing hard, as if someone was still in it rock- ing or someone had just gotten up from it to look up the faces and to recognize the He was either a serial killer or a ghost.” callers. Mr. Gongos stated, “I would hear John is not the only one to report and it was still rocking. No one was there. strange ghostlike experiences in our No one was even on the entire floor that the distinct sound of the yearbooks being school. Sophomore Sydnei Clark claims to night besides us. We screamed and ran picked up and placed back on the shelf away.” in the other room at twelve o’ clock. Mr. have seen some spirits as well. She stated Photo by Victoria Love. that last year, “I saw a ghost on the third Maybe the students’ stories are Malafarina had proctored a study hall dur- floor balcony while I was sitting on the leaving you skeptical, but what about a ing that period, so he wasn’t in the other stairs by the cafeteria. I saw a shadow of teacher’s tale? Mr. Rock has a chilling room, but I still thought nothing of it. So Food changes disturb a silhouette of a man and no one was up story as well about the third floor. He one time I locked the door so I was in my there. It stayed there for a few moments.” reported, “In 2002, there was a fund raiser office all alone, and I didn’t tell anyone students Not convinced our school’s haunted called the ’30 Hour Family.’ A group of what was happening. I went to my desk, yet? Well what about the people who have about fifty students as well as four teach- and I heard the sound again from the other Lindsay Zydowicz actually ers, including myself, spent thirty hours room at noon. I looked up to the Heavens lived on the together straight without eating to raise and said out loud, ‘Fr. O’Connell, I know The cafeteria food has more than a third floor? money for child starvation in other coun- this is your office, and I am just merely us- few changes. The big question is why. We Senior Katie tries. We stayed upstairs and stayed up the ing it.’ The sound never happened again.” all want to know what happened to having Bielanski has whole night playing games and watching Mr. Gongos revealed a third ghost story. beloved French fries everyday, and why the some chilling movies. At about 3 a.m., we were watch- He said, “It was years ago and I was in my ala carte room has gotten a total make over. stories from ing a movie when suddenly we all heard a Some of the answers are included here. banging. It sounded like every door on the office. Mr. Szczepanik had passed away when her less than a year ago. He was the Dean of Our nation’s first lady, Michelle family lived third floor was slamming shut sequentially, Obama, has started a new movement. She’s one right after the other like dominoes. Academics at Chanel before he passed upstairs. She away. I was in my office alone at about starting to make it mandatory for schools reported that We heard this ‘bang, bang, bang’ sound, so about twenty-five of us got up to go see 1:30 a.m. and I was thinking of him. There to have healthy, low calorie, and low fat one night, “It lunches. The first lady is doing this for a was about what was going on in the hallway. I looked was no one in the building in my vicin- left and right, but no one was there at all. ity. I don’t think anyone else was even in good cause, her Anti-Obesity Plan. She 11:30 p.m. Drawing by Jameel Ali. when my We went to go check the doors, and every the building at all, and if the night crew believes if people don’t put an end to this brother, his single one was locked. It was cold, and no was, they were on another floor and out unhealthy food, that the older generation friend and I were walking down the third one was there. True, it could have been of sight. Then I heard doors slamming. will start to out live the younger generation. floor hallway. We were in the wing by Ms. the heater or old pipes, but we all agreed I’m pretty sure I screamed like a little girl. According to Centers for Disease and Pre- Geiger’s room. We were walking past a it sounded like doors. We haven’t had a I ran and couldn’t get out of the school vention (CDC), “Obesity now affects 17% room that was used as a chapel when the ’30 Hour Family’ event since. It was really quick enough.” of all children priests lived there, and my family made strange.” What really happened in all these and adoles- it into a makeshift living room. The door Mr. Rock also revealed stories of an- stories we cannot fully explain. Are these cents in the to the room was wooden and had a glass other girl who used to live upstairs as well. witnesses all mistaken and delusional, or United States window. All of the sudden, a white figure She had confided to Mr. Rock that while are there really ghosts here at St. Peter --triple the appeared in the window. It looked like a she lived on the third floor, some strange Chanel High School? Judge for yourself. rate from just priest in his white cloaks. It stared at me occurrences happened. She revealed that Keep your ears peeled and eyes sharp. one generation and freaked me out, and we all ran away sometimes when she’d place items down, Happy Halloween. ago.” back to our room. We all saw it clearly.” they’d be rearranged or missing. She Another reason she has been doing Contents this is because Drawing by Jocelyn Flynn. nationwide OPINIONS 2 FEATURES 2 ENTERTAINMENT 6 lunch is sometimes the only meal kids eat Too old to trick or treat? 2 Science course 4 Fall trends 6 all day. If they can only eat one meal, and Hallway congestion 2 El Salvador 4 Music review 6 it’s not healthy, they will not get the nutri- NEWS 3 Miss Universe 4 Movie review 6 tion they need. This will help them, and all New staff 3 Africa travels 5 SPORTS 7 of us. Rotary students 3 Prime time Emmys 5 Soccer 7 Although student may miss chocolate Recycling 3 Freshman retreat 5 Football 7 40 Days of Life 3 Exchange students 5 Volleyball 7 chip cookies, Firebirds, and juice, this is a step towards healthier living.

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Page 2 The Flame October 2011 Editorials Tricky debate Halt hall havoc

By Lindsay Zydowicz to door asking for candy! This isn’t be- By Sarah Stewart some unfathomable reason, we still have cause the costumes look terrible, but it just students walking in five different directions Never too old looks desperate. As teens we are almost Imagine this: It’s in between third pe- down our hallways between classes. This adults, and if we’re old enough to work riod and fourth. You’re carrying two large logic escapes me. And when people walk Everybody remembers the thrill of be- and have a paying job, then we should be textbooks and your next class is upstairs on the left side, they often cause collisions ing a little kid on Halloween, from the free past the point of begging for candy. What and all the way on the other side of the around corners with students walking on candy to dressing up in costumes. Now that type of independence are we showing by building. Class starts in less than a minute, the correct side. Let’s make it an effort to we are all in high school, the big question doing this? Secondly, Halloween is so and if you’re not in your assigned seat by keep the flow of hallway traffic moving is: “Are we too old to trick or treat?” In my restricted now. Most cities regulate that the time the bell rings, you’ll be marked smoothly from now on and walk on the opinion, no, you’re never too old. Trick or trick-or-treating be over before or just tardy. And guess what? You’re stuck right side. treating is still a blast for my friends and after it gets dark out. Cities such as Shaker me. I get free candy, I can spend all night stop at 7:30 p.m., Beachwood 8 p.m., and with my friend, and if I look scary enough, Mayfield 8:30 p.m. This is specifically for I can scare some little kids. the protection of children. Aren’t we the I wanted to see if I was crazy or if my ones who don’t like restrictions? What fun fellow high school students thought the is it to trick-or-treat in complete daylight; same thing. I went around and asked some does that not take the fun out of it? Lastly, Chanel students their opinions. Senior Gina most teens argue that all they want is free DeCesare says, “You are never too old for candy. Most people don’t know this, but trick or treating. Why? Two words, Free on Halloween you can go to a store such Candy. Do I really need to say more? I will as Walgreens and they give you free candy be trick or treating until I’m 100 years old and full bags of it too. They do this partly and in a wheel chair. Even then I’ll make because it’s Halloween but usually because someone push me door to door.” they want to get rid of all the Halloween Others agreed. Juniors Victoria Rog- candy and prepare for the next holiday, ers and Marvis Hood both said, “You’re Thanksgiving. never too old!” Victoria said, “I’m never Halloween should be left to the chil- too old for candy. Everyone one loves dren between the ages of 3 and 12. I can candy. Especially FREE candy.” Marvis remember the many Halloweens when I agreed and added, “It is always fun to hang brought back whole buckets of candy, and with your friends and have fun.” sure candy sounds appealing, but what kid Too old for friends, candy, dressing up wants to go to a house and be turned down and having fun? Never, you’re never too because some teens got the rest of the old to trick or treat. candy. Let the costume parties be left to us; those are more fun anyway. Trick or treating is for kids

By Keshawnah Golphin Drawing by Jocelyn Flynn

Halloween is honestly one of my behind 30 kids who are all dragging their Unfortunately, a basic understanding favorite times of the year. All of the feet and walking blatantly in the middle of of the difference between “right” and “left” decorated houses, lights, and Goosebumps the hallway. You can’t pass them or take an is not the only issue in our halls. There’s marathons give October that spooky feel- alternate route. They continue goofing off also the issue of the socializers. Some ing, not to mention the chilly weather that and having a gay old time. The bell rings. students decide to just stand in the middle sends chills down your spine. Though And now you’re late. Sound familiar? of the hallway and converse with fifteen not technically a holiday, there are many There are three basic problems with of their closest buddies while others are events around Halloween. For example, our current hallway system here at Chanel. earnestly trying to get to their next class or there is the annual Boo at the Zoo held at First, there is the problem of direction. to their ride home. Trying to get through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. There are Though not all of our students have earned these clusters of students is like trying to also tons of haunted houses for those who their drivers’ licenses, some common sense be the first in line at Best Buy the day after enjoy being chased by a man with a fake and a little bit of practicality allow us to Thanksgiving to get the big sale. It’s nearly chain saw. And of course, there is trick- understand that the rules of the hallways impossible and quite potentially dangerous. or-treating, where young kids dress up are a lot like those of the highways. If students could only realize how incon- in a costume and go door to door saying I know that each and every student siderate they are being to their classmates, “trick-or-treat” and then get candy or, if in this school has ridden in some sort of then this wouldn’t be an issue. It is very they’re unlucky, pencils or some other type automobile in their lives, whether it be a selfish to stand immobile in the middle of of unwanted items. We all know how it car, truck, bus, or even motorcycle, and the hall and block others’ ways. People works. countless times. Even if a student doesn’t have places to be and deadlines to meet. But occasionally, someone will open drive, we all learned in Safety Town when Let’s make an effort to allow our class- the door and find a teenager asking for we were little that we ride our bicycles on mates through, especially without giving candy. Now, why do I think teens shouldn’t the right side of the sidewalk. As complex attitude. It’s so easy to take one step to the trick-or-treat? There are many reasons. Drawing by Jasmine Flynn beings as we humans are, this rule has side. First, teens look ridiculous going door remained the same for centuries. Yet, for And lastly, there is the issue of pack travelers. There is no reason why groups of twenty students need to take up the whole T h e F l a m e hallway when they’re walking together. St. Peter Chanel High School views of the majority of the editorial responsible expression of student Our hallways aren’t particularly large, and 480 Northfield Road board. opinion and present well-balanced, lo- when students walk alongside one another, Bedford, Ohio 44146 Letters to the editor are welcomed and will cally researched coverage of issues of taking up more than two lanes of hallway 440-232-5900 (phone) be published as space allows. Letters must broader student interest. traffic, they don’t allow people in the op- 440-232-9283 (fax) be signed, although the staff may withhold • To strive for a high level of competen- posite direction or behind them to pass. www.stpeterchanel.com the name on request. The paper reserves cy in the technical aspects of writing, Let’s all be considerate and walk in pairs of the right to edit letters for grammar and including grammar, spelling, clarity two at most. We don’t need the whole math President/Principal: Sr. Maria Berlec clarity, and all letters are subject to laws and precision. class to figure out where next period is. Dean of Students: Mr. Bill Parris governing obscenity, libel, privacy and • To welcome diversity and increase the The solutions are so simple to our Dean of Academics: Mrs. Miroglotta disruption of the school process, as are all scope and depth of our coverage in or- hallway havoc. If you’re a slow walker, concerns of the paper. der to heighten mutual understanding stick to the far right side so those who Editor-in-Chief: Sarah Stewart Opinions in letters are not necessarily and awareness throughout our entire are in a hurry can pass you. If you need News Editor: Sarah Stewart those of the staff, nor should any opinion school community. to talk to someone, step aside so you’re Entertainment Editor: John Webb expressed in a public forum be construed not blocking other people’s access. If it’s Sports Editor: Andrew Pickard as the opinions or policy of the administra- the end of the day, go socialize in front of Opinions Editor: KeShawnah Golphin tion, unless so attributed. the school where there’s plenty of room Features Editor: Cody Zamostny The student press of St. Peter Chanel instead of hoarding around the halls. If you Photography Editor: Cody Zamostny High School has adopted this as its mis- forgot something halfway down the stairs, Adviser: Mrs. Miroglotta sion: wait until you reach the bottom to try to [email protected] • To publish news, information and turn around and go back up again. Would opinions articles for and about you stop in the middle of the road to turn Published 4 times a year, the student student, faculty, and administration around with other cars behind you? That newspaper of St. Peter Chanel High activities, interests, and policies. would be both illegal and rude. School is a school-sponsored paper with • To maintain high ethical standards Be considerate, don’t cut people off, its student editorial board and modera- with regard to fairness, personal, and and stick to the lockers if you want to chat tor making all decisions concerning its legal rights, responsibilities and ac- with friends. With a little consideration content. curacy. and care, we could have the best flowing Unsigned editorials express the • To provide a forum for free and hallways yet!

Oct. 2011.indd 2 10/21/2011 3:44:44 PM October 2011 The Flame Page 3 News NHS promotes more New staff join community recycling By Edward Vaughn

Mr. Casey Murphy There are many interesting things other classmates with their papers and NHS has started a new recycling about Mr. Eyerman, not just from a teach- writing assignments. program throughout the school. Along with By Sarah Stewart er perspective but from a human being She recalls, “I really liked express- the River Valley Paper Company, NHS has perspective ing myself and helping people with their placed brown boxes in every room of the In addition to the many new as well. For writing.” From this experience, she started school, in which paper and cardboard can teachers this school year, our Chanel example, his thinking about pursuing a Master’s degree be disposed. In addition, the library has a family is also happy to welcome the new first job out of in education. She explained, “I always container for recycling plastic and alumi- Vice President for Advancement, Mr. college was knew I wanted a Master’s, but I wasn’t num. This program benefits the earth by Casey Murphy. Mr. Murphy is in charge on a ranch in sure what I wanted it to be in.” After she reducing landfills and decreasing litter in of bringing Oregon. For graduated with her Media Studies degree the halls. in financial 20 years Mr. from Mount Union, she then earned her Mrs. Karakasis, librarian and co- gifts and Eyerman has Master of Education Degree at John Car- moderator of National Honor Society, sees contributions been teaching roll University. many benefits in the future for recycling: to the his knowledge Here at St. Peter Chanel, she has three “These efforts will school. He is to students goals for her classes. She would like to show future gen- responsible for across the teach her students that “learning does not erations about the building and country, and end once school is over.” She would also importance of saving maintaining we are proud like “to help students improve their com- the earth through recy- relations with that his latest munication skills in writing, because it’s so cling, as it saves water Mr. Eyerman. Photo by and trees.” both alumni stop is here at Cody Zamostny. important.” And third, she would like for and donors Chanel. When her students to understand that “not every- The school also who support asked if Chanel is different from any of body thinks the same way.” Ms. Townley benefits economically St. Peter the other schools he has taught at before, has also expressed that she is grateful for through the program. Chanel. His he responded, “ Of course, it’s the small- the warm welcome she has received from River Valley Paper primary goal est, most diverse school that I have taught our Chanel community. She stated, “I Company picks up the is to “bring at.” really like the people here. Everyone’s so materials weekly. The in as much Mr. Murphy. Photo by Cody An official welcome to Mr. Eyerman, kind and helpful. The students are really school then receives philanthropic Zamostny. not just to the St. Peter Chanel staff, but to nice and there’s a great support system.” a check every month support to the the Chanel family. So next time you pass by Ms. Townley’s for each ton of paper school as possible.” Mr. Murphy also helps room, or any of the new teachers’ rooms, recycled. The school with fund-raising projects, such as the Ms. Jillian Townley make sure to say “hello” and show them also saves money in Benefit Auction and the Golf Tournament, what the Chanel community is all about. trash collection. This and the recruitment and enrollment of By Sarah Stewart is a part of an ever- growing process in students. He meets with school supporters Mrs. Carol Zukowski Drawing by Jasmine making Chanel an approximately three days a week. Ever wondered who that new teacher Flynn. Mr. Murphy is a native Clevelander, in room 214 is? It’s Ms. Townley, the new By Imani Johnson earth-friendly “green” though he has spent the last five years freshman English teacher. Though she is school. in Phoenix Arizona. He attended Notre passionate about “helping students im- Mrs. Zukowski is one of the new addi- The success of the program, however, Dame-Cathedral Latin High School in his prove their communication skills” in her tions to the St. Peter Chanel Community. depends on everyone, and so far, everyone youth. From there, he graduated form the English classes, she didn’t always know She is coming in full force with her hard has played his or her part. Staff members University of Dayton with a B.A. degree she wanted to be a teacher. hitting proofs and biconditionals. are pleased in the reduction of trash in the in History. He then moved to Arizona Ms. Townley is a native Clevelander She previously taught at St. Mark’s rooms, as well as with the enthusiasm of where he worked at Bourgade Catholic and attended Padua Franciscan High High School in the students. Senior John Webb states the High School as the school’s Advancement School. From there, she attended the Wilmington, importance of recycling: “Recycling is Director. University of Mount Union, where she Delaware, good, for not only the school, but also the His goals for the year include “to earned her B.A. degree in Media Studies. alongside the world. We must act now to preserve the secure the future of St. Peter Chanel High While studying publications, she spouse of Mr. earth for future generations.” Remember to School” and to “get to know as many peo- was involved in ‘The Dynamo,’ the school Joe Biden. “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!” ple, faculty and staff, as possible.” Let’s all newspaper. She Although most make an effort to greet and welcome our worked her students here many new faculty this year. way up from know her as Students support life her position as a geometry Mr. Steve Eyerman staff writer to teacher, back in By Sophia Greathouse a page edi- Delaware she By Lauren Carr tor. She “liked was the master The junior class recently heard a the power of of pre-calculus. speaker talk about the 40 Days for Life Mr. Eyerman is one of our new teach- words” and Geometry movement. The speaker talked about the ers here at Chanel. He is the freshman how people was not her beginning of the movement. Thirty-nine religion teacher in room 131. He is not responded to favorite subject years ago, a group of men came together only a freshman religion teacher here at her writing. in high school. Mrs. Zukowsky. Photo by to read from the bible and to pray for the Chanel, but he is the moderator of the TV Ms. Townley’s In fact, her ge- Cody Zamostny. end of abortion. They noticed that the studio WCHS. Mr. Eyerman is a father, a broadcasting ometry teacher number 40 came up many times in the husband, teacher, and a dedicated man of courses also led was fired shortly after Mrs. Zukowski left. Scripture, so they decided to hold a 40-day the Catholic faith. He enjoys working here to her involve- Trigonometry was her forte. vigil around the Planned Parenthood in at Chanel, and when asked what his favor- ment in news She said that she loves the St. Peter their area to pray for the end of abortion. Ms. Townley. Photo by Cody These vigils were very successful. ite part about being here was, he said, “The casting for a Zamostny. Chanel community. “It is very family ori- people, of course, especially the freshmen radio station ented,” she states. “I’ve really been enjoy- Not only do they spread awareness of the and my colleagues”. called WRMU ing myself. So far it’s a lot of fun teaching issue, but they actually reduce the number Before coming to Chanel, Mr. Eyer- which played smooth jazz, where she these students,” she adds. Mrs. Zukowski of abortions performed. According to the man worked at Padua High School in would report on news events and weather really likes her students. “They are great speaker, women who arrive at a Planned Parma. For the future of the freshman conditions. Ms. Townley also helped at a kids, overall respectful, and very interest- Parenthood for their appointments are students Mr. Eyerman said, “I hope they writing center at Mount Union, which was ing.” Mrs. Zukowski is one of the newest many times looking for a sign. When these come to love the Lord and each other more staffed entirely by students. She directed Firebirds and she’s here to stay. women see people praying for the end of than ever before.” abortion, they can see that as the sign they needed to save their child. These vigils have saved thousands of children. Because of the success of the pro- gram, cities all over the country participate in the 40 Days for Life movement. Abor- Rotary hosts students tion clinics have shut down, people work- ing for the clinics have changed careers, and children have been given the gift of By Edward Vaughn Since then, membership has grown to over organization can do for so many people,” life. All of these great effects happened 1.1 million people. she continued. because of the power of prayer. Fourteen seniors have been chosen to Shannon Rafferty and Katie Bielanski Mr. Treat, member of Rotary Interna- The speaker also provided the junior participate in Rotary International. These have already completed their sessions for tional, believes that the best part of Rotary class with information about what to do if students were selected based on their September. “As an honorary guest of Ro- is the chance to meet local leaders, as someone is in a similar situation. She said academic performance. But what exactly is tary, the experience was amazing. It was well as seeing presentations on real-world that there were many safe alternatives to Rotary International? truly touching to see that there are people events. abortion. Not only are there plenty of plac- Rotary is an international service orga- out there who still care,” said Shannon Other seniors who will participate in es that are willing to take in an expectant nization dedicated to improving the human Rafferty about her experience with Rotary Rotary are Mary McCannon, Sam Benya, mother who does not have the resources condition. The Bedford Rotary Club is one International. “The best part of the meet- Sarah Stewart, Riko Lekan, Paige Barry, to care for her child, but a mother also has of 27,044 clubs around the world, located ings was listening to people talk about John Boykin, Michelle Pavlik, John Webb, the ability to put her child up for adoption. in 150 different countries. The first Rotary how they are going to alleviate polio. Edward Vaughn, Tommie Williams, Nick Simply offering a prayer or attending Club was formed in 1905 in Chicago. I learned that there is so much that one Bohnak, and Cody Zamostny. a rally can bring an end to abortion.

Oct. 2011.indd 3 10/21/2011 3:44:46 PM Page 4 The Flame October 2011 Features Miss Universe Pag- eant: superficial or SECOP teaches students inspirational?

By Keshawnah Golphin By Andrew Bucur eficial to their final projects because they As the two weeks were coming to an had to design their own plot of land while end, the students were assigned their final On September 12, 2011, Leila Lopes SECOP stands for Sustainable Envi- conserving the environment. Their last project. They were given one to two plots of Angola was crowned Miss Universe ronmental Conservation Project. SECOP major trip was to the Crowne Point Ecol- of land that had to fit the certain criteria 2011 after winning the hearts of 16 judges was a two week program where Mrs. ogy Center where the students looked at that Mrs. Delciappo gave them. It was a and beating out 88 other contestants. The Delciappo gave six lucky students the op- the community gardens and the two differ- long journey to complete these projects, pageant took place in Sao Paul, Brazil, and portunity to participate in hands-on activi- ent pond systems there. At the end of their but on Sept. 23 they were presented in the was broadcast on NBC network. I watched ties about conserving and protecting the trip to the ecology center, the students had chapel. An extreme amount of effort was the whole competition, and I personally environment. They not only experienced to find their way to the middle of a laby- put into these projects and the students was inspired, seeing young women from what Mrs. Miroglotta called a took a collective sigh of across the world averaging 1.81 m in “wonderful opportunity,” but relief once they were over. height, or 5’11,’’ show their talents and also they received a quarter “The final presentation went beauty to the whole world. But while science credit for complet- smoothly and went better than watching, my mom made a comment that ing their projects. The six I thought. It was amazing to caused me to question. She said “this is so students were Ryan Taylor, see everyone’s presentations superficial.” Well is it? Gabi Pieragostine, Megan and to see how everyone put Let me state some facts about the Linek, Emily Ramirez, Adam their presentations together, pageant first. According to Wikipedia.com Cheatham, and Serena Lekan. I learned something differ- it is the most publicized beauty pageant The first day of the ent about the 5 other students with 600 million viewers. It first started in SECOP program was spent while they gave their presen- 1952, and it was held in Long Beach, Cali- in the classroom taking notes tations,” explained Megan fornia, every year up until 1960. Accord- about information they would Linek. ing to MissUniverse.com between 75 and need to know to complete Regarding her favor- 85 countries compete each year. To com- the project, but the rest of ite part of SECOP, Gabi pete in the pageant contestants have to be the time was spent doing Pieragostine responded, “My between the ages of 18 and 27. They can- hands-on activities in various favorite part of SECOP was not be married or pregnant and can only locations. A day was spent going to the different places compete once. Also the winner is required traveling to Kelley’s Island and learning so much about to stay single throughout her reign. The to examine its rock quarry. the environment.” pageant is held over a two-week period in They looked for fossils there Serena Lekan said, “It May and July. According to the organizers and also looked for fossils on was all really fun and a great of the pageant, it is more than just a beauty the beach at Kelley’s Island. experience, but I’d have contest and they say, “Women aspiring The students traveled to the to say my favorite part of to become Miss Universe must be intel- bogs of Kent State University SECOP Students Adam Cheatham, Megan Linek, Ryan Taylor, Gabi Pieragostine, SECOP was looking for fos- ligent, well-mannered, and cultured.” The another day and looked at the Serena Lekan, and Emily Ramirez. Photo by Mrs. Delciappo. sils on Kelley’s Island. Either pageant includes a swimsuit competition, different types of ecosystems that, or saving frogs from the evening gown competition, and a ques- and organisms that were in the bogs. The rinth. This was a chance for the students 98 degree heat!” tion/answer section. The winner signs a next day was spent at Cleveland State to reflect on their journey through SECOP All of the students enjoyed participat- yearlong contract, then goes over seas and University to look at how the college was so far, and it also was a little competition ing in SECOP, and learned a lot about pro- speaks about peace, of course, and public eco-friendly and how it was becoming between the students to see who got there tecting and conserving the environment. awareness. eco-friendly. This trip was extremely ben- first. With all of this information, why would it be seen as superficial? My only guess would be because it doesn’t neces- sarily show the real or typical woman. Mostly all of the women are tall and thin. Also, some might say it doesn’t give El Salvador inspires hope others who don’t have those traits a fair chance. But here in the United States, to By Sophia Greathouse money. Their eyes reflected the misery and Piles of fruit were stacked up to 8 feet become the U.S.A candidate in the Miss poverty that I eventually saw in all of El high to the side of each one. Under each Universe pageant, one must win the Miss El Salvador, translated to “The Salvador. Without saying a single word, stand was a small group of people, yelling U.S.A pageant, which is the smaller ver- Savior” in English, is a country in Central they pleaded for the salvation that even a out at passing cars in an effort to make sion of Miss Universe. To become a Miss America that is fairly well-known for few cents would bring. We were told not them stop. We drove for miles, and the U.S.A contestant, one must compete in being impoverished. In Vatican II, it was to give any money to beggars by Sister scene never changed. Poverty like this was small local pageants and make her way suggested that each diocese should send Maria--the woman who showed us around nowhere to be found in the United States. to the top. Other countries just cast a 10% of their priests to 3rd world countries. the country. Because of that, we all looked After we passed by the coconut candidate who is usually a model from a Because of this, the Cleveland Diocese the other way and hurried off into the stands, we started to see the houses that modeling agency. Also, the women who decided to “watch over” the country of El unforgiving sun. the Salvadoran people lived in. I won- appear aren’t in their natural form. Their Salvador. We did not have to travel far to see dered if one could call them houses at all. face is caked with makeup and their hair I ended up in El Salvador because my more people making a desperate effort to They were small shacks made up of the is filled with long extensions, but this isn’t church, St. Barnabas, was sending a team feed their families. Just a few yards away, strongest branches they could find, with a exactly out of the ordinary. of missionaries down to help out in any in the taxi lot outside of the airport, we few sheets of rusty lamina, or corrugated My opinion is that anyone who thinks way they could. I’ve always thought that it saw men hustling up to all of the groups metal, on top. the pageant is superficial must be jealous was important to help out underprivileged of people in the area, trying to sell them The houses themselves were usually or must not know enough information people, and I loved the idea of making a lottery tickets. less than half of the size of a standard about it to make a fair judgment. The difference in the world. I went to a lot of It wasn’t hard to notice that the classroom and were many times parti- purpose of the pageant is to inspire young meetings and took a few Spanish classes tickets themselves weren’t real. We didn’t tioned by hanging sheets to separate “bed- women to do anything and be anything. to prepare for the trip. In almost no time buy any off of them, partly because we rooms” from the rest of the house. Most of The women who participate are well edu- at all, I was on the plane to San Salvador-- didn’t want to fall for the scam, but also these houses had a wood-fire stove in one cated, smart, driven women who compete the capital of El Salvador. because we didn’t want to support their of the corners, and the smoke they would for their country; the purpose is not to I walked off of the plane, and a wave dishonest trade. The men gave us looks of produce fogged up what little living space show how beautiful they are but to spread of sticky-hot air flooded over me. The hu- disappointment as we quickly loaded our they had, adding to the already dreary situ- awareness in the world. midity strangled me as I tried to breath in belongings into our truck and hopped into ation that these people lived in. All of their the air, which seemed to lack the oxygen a van to our hotel. belongings were packed into the houses, levels that I was so used to. I was happy While on the road, I finally had the even though there was never anything that I was indoors, but I knew that I would opportunity to look at the country and of value. Nothing was ever wasted in El have to go out into the heat of the sun at appreciate it for its overwhelming beauty. Salvador, because no one could afford that some point, and that idea wasn’t a very Even in the dry season, the mountainsides luxury. good one. were covered in vegetation. Huge palm The people of El Salvador amazed me My team and I stood in line, sweating trees loomed overhead, bending over in more than anything else during my trip. through customs. The fact that nobody else enormous arcs with the slightest gusts of Even though they had nothing, especially seemed to bat an eye at the heat shocked wind. On closer inspection, I could see in comparison, they were always so thank- me--that was when I realized that this kind children scaling up the trees and throwing ful. Even something as small as a smile of temperature was actually normal. Even down large green coconuts. ended up to be huge gift to these people. without the sun beating down on us, the I knew that they were working with When food was brought to them, more airport was much hotter than even the hot- their families to earn money, and it made often than not, they would refuse it, and test of the days in Cleveland. I was utterly me think of how much I have in my life, suggest a family more deserving of the unprepared for the temperature, but I kept without having to work for it at all. It was gift. a smile on my face and ignored the fact heartbreaking to see the young children These selfless, caring, and grateful that for the next week, which was all that I working out in the jungle, especially be- people put a new perspective of life into could hope for. cause I know that it is keeping them out of my mind. They taught me how to find joy I didn’t fully grasp the poverty in El school. It didn’t take very long to see how in even the smallest things. Although it Salvador until I walked outside. Beg- they converted the fruits into money. may not seem to be so to an outsider, El Drawing by Taylor Williams. gars sat outside of the doors, reaching There were small coconut stands Salvador truly is a land of Salvation. up with their filthy hands, begging for every 20 feet, lining both sides of the road.

Oct. 2011.indd 4 10/21/2011 3:44:48 PM October 2011 The Flame Page 5 Features Brandon Brown Exchangee returns to US travels to Africa By Imani Johnson By Sarah Stewart just to take the tests. In all I applied to wish I could take it once again!” Honor roll student Brandon Brown 12 colleges and universities. I was super Shuyuan Hu is involved with a few took a two-week trip to Africa this past Shuyuan Hu, or “Jo” as most of us happy when I heard Tufts accepted me new clubs and activities. She stated, “I’ve summer visiting the following cities: called her, is back in the States. Shuyuan because that was totally out of my expec- never done debate, but I joined the debate Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast. From Hu, a foreign exchange student from Chi- tation. I like Tufts because it’s a small but society; I’ve never done fencing, but I’m the two-hour plane ride to New York, and na who attended Chanel during the 2009- diverse private university, just the right on the women’s fencing team. I’m also then the eleven hour plane ride to Africa, 2010 school year, has returned to the U.S. size for me. Also it focuses a lot on the in- going to run for the eboard of Tufts China and the three-hour drive to Cape Coast, again to attend college at Tufts University, ternational perspective, and I want pursue Care, which is an organization devoted he would still like to have the experience located in Boston. She attended classes a major in International relations.” to helping orphans in China. I’m very again. with the senior class of 2010, though she Since college has started, she has had a happy that I’m trying so many new things. With the program Mali-Yeti African had a junior status academically. positive experience. People are very nice here, and it is easy History Program based on black studies After finishing a year as an exchange She continued, “Everything is going to make friends. I’m glad that I made the at Cleveland State University, he was able student, she went back to Nanjing, China, on pretty well so far. Tufts is located in choice to come to Tufts.” to have many life- changing experiences where her parents were very excited to see the suburbs of Boston and the buses, Even though she stayed with us only and memories. “The best memory I had her after ten months. She said, “One good subways, and commuter train add a lot one academic year, she still holds Chanel was in the bead village. They showed the thing about being home was I finally tasted of convenience. For example, if I miss in a special place in her heart. She said, full process of how the beads were made,” homemade Chinese food!” After the sum- Chinese food someday, I can always take “Even though two years have passed, I Brandon said. mer vacation, she then went back to high a half hour trip to the Chinatown.” still miss Chanel. I miss the drama club, The living and eating accommoda- school in the U.S. as a senior, reuniting She also explained that her second RACE, the Flame, the hot chocolate and tions were accessible. “We stayed in a with many old friends, where she studied stay in the U.S. is much different than free cookies on Fridays. I always shared guest house. In villages people stayed in and prepared to apply to colleges in U.S. her first. She stated, “Life here is a huge stories with friends about my experience a shack made of sheet metal, which were She explained, “Since colleges in difference from the life at Chanel. I’m as an exchange student. It was at Chanel probably built by the people living there. China are sort of oriented, not as flexible still trying to adjust myself to the new that for the first time I started to think People live differently than we do. People as those in U.S., I’ve been hoping to get college life. Unlike the fixed schedule I about many things: God, the culture shock, have it worse than we do.” Eating seemed a different education for a long time. The used to have at Chanel, here I feel I have the power of communication. I value those fun also. “There were different types of academic reputation of many U.S. colleges more things to do as well as more time challenges and I’m sure that the lessons food like Fofo, which is ground up corn has been very well known in China, and to spend. So I guess it’s most essential I learned at Chanel and in this year have like mashed potatoes, fish, chicken, Malay I feel there are more opportunities. That’s for me to learn about time management. shaped who I am now. In the end, I just rice, and also Jolluf rice, which is fried or probably a big reason why I applied to col- I used to have a host family which is like want to thank all of my teachers and steamed rice with spicy meat inside of it.” leges here. To apply for colleges I needed my home in China, but here I live on cam- friends at Chanel for your kindness and From what Brandon said, people to have SAT scores, but we didn’t have pus with my roommate and friends. And help!” in Africa are way different from us here SAT tests offered in mainland China; thus also I miss the Chanel bus, commuting me “Jo” will certainly go on to do great in America. In Africa things are more I went to Hong Kong a couple of times, every day from home to school. I really things in the world. handmade. Brandon learned many things on his trip as well. He said, “It’s like they have more of a unity there than we do here. They don’t think like I have better stuff than you have. I also learned to honor what I have and cherish it.” Primetime Emmys rock Brandon considered his trip a great opportunity. “If possible I would want to By John Webb in Cleveland), and the evening’s host Jane role as teacher Holly Holliday on “Glee.” go and stay longer,” he said. Lynch (Glee). Ultimately, the award went Also, two-time Oscar winner Maggie The red carpet was scattered with to Julie Bowen. “Modern Family” also Smith (probably best known to younger some of television’s biggest stars on scored three nominations for Best Sup- audiences for playing Professor McG- Sunday, September 18, as the Academy porting Actor in a Comedy, and Ty Burrell, onagall in the “Harry Potter” series) took of Television Arts and Sciences presented who plays the role of Robert Dunphy on home the Best Supporting Actress in a the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. Tak- the show, took home the gold. Anoth- Miniseries award for her role in “Downton ing place live from the Nokia Theater in er outstanding victory came for Leading Abbey,” a BBC production. 2008 Oscar Burbank, California, Emmy-winner Jane Actress in a Comedy Series, when Melissa winner Kate Winslet took home her first Lynch (best known for her role as the McCarthy, a recently discovered comedi- Emmy for her leading role as the title track-suit wearing villain Sue Sylvester enne, beat out past winners Tina Fey, Amy character in “Mildred Pierce,” and Juli- on “Glee”) hosted the celebrity-packed Poehler, Laura Linney, and Edie Falco to anna Margulies, a two-time past winner, event, which proved to be a wonderful win for her new sitcom “Mike and Molly.” took home the award for Best Leading occasion to honor some of the greatest McCarthy recently made her film Actress in a Drama for her hit show “The achievements in the entertainment world debut in the summer blockbuster “Brides- Good Wife” on CBS. Margulies had won Brandon Brown in a cloth-making facility in on television over the past year. maids” and is receiving Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama in Africa. Photo courtesy of Brandon Brown. Many shows and miniseries/TV talk from her peers about her incredible 1995 for her role on “ER” and also won movies went into the awards show with performance. She also had a great experi- for Best Leading Actress in a Drama in numerous nominations. The TV remake of ence hosting Saturday Night Live re- 2000 in the same role. She is also a past “Mildred Pierce” received 21 nominations, cently, bringing an average of 15.4 million Oscar winner, having won the award for Freshmen attend “Mad Men” led the drama category with viewers that weekend, up 12% from Alec Best Supporting Actress in 1998 for her 19, and “Modern Family” led the comedy Baldwin’s record-breaking host gig the role in “Paradise Road.” Oscar winner retreat genre with 17 nominations. Overall, the weekend before. Kathy Bates was also nominated for her night proved to be very rewarding for all There were also some past Oscar win- leading role in “Harry’s Law.” Lindsay Zydowicz three of these productions. ners who temporarily left their film careers All in all, the awards proved to be a “Modern Family” received two to take up television roles, which ended up successful night, with “Modern Family” The freshman retreat took place on nominations for Best Supporting Actress paying off with awards. Gwyneth Paltrow, taking home 8 of its 17 nominations, in- Thursday, Sept. 15. The purpose of the in a Comedy, with actresses Sofia Ver- best known for her 1998 Oscar win for cluding the award for Best Comedy for the retreat is to help students bond as a class gara and Julie Bowen going up against Best Actress for her role in “Shakespeare second consecutive year, and showed that and to become closer spiritually. past nominees and winners Kristen Wiig in Love,” took home the Emmy for Best the entertainment industry is still pleasing Lauren Carr said, “I had fun and it (Saturday Night Live), Betty White (Hot Guest Actress in a Comedy for her bubbly not just to the fans, but to the star as well. was a good retreat. My favorite part was playing ships and sailors.” Ships and sailors seems to be a school favorite, but the students did plenty of other things. Campus Minister Mrs. DeCesare planned a lot of activities for the freshmen. They started the day off with prayer, then ice breakers. After that they engaged in dis- cussions with group leaders. After that the students did more ice breakers and a trust walk. According to the group leaders, the ice breakers seemed to go well. Most of the freshman met someone new and made a new friend. Sophie Mouat said, “The freshman retreat was really good. It helped me, especially the time in the chapel. It really made me reflect on some things I do, and it helped me feel closer to God.” Julian Campbell said, “The fresh- man retreat was very fun, and my favorite part of the program was getting to know some of my classmates I have never talked Faith Speight on Tacky Day. Photo by Kalil Evans on Pajama Day. Photo by Genevieve Benya and Alex Hutton on Tacky Day. Photo by Mrs. to before.” This year’s freshman retreat Cody Zamostny. Cody Zamostny. Haldi. seemed to be another success.

Oct. 2011.indd 5 10/21/2011 3:44:51 PM Page 6 The Flame October 2011 Entertainment Fall trends arrive at Chanel Movie not so contagious By Erica Jackson By Victoria Rogers Lindsay Zydowicz, a sophomore here slow-paced, and there was too much talk- at Chanel, indignantly said, “I give ‘Conta- ing and not enough action.” Even in our small community here at The movie ‘Contagion’ that came out gion’ 2 out of 10 stars, and highly suggest More proof that viewers were de- Chanel, we still have an array of fashions in theatres this month wasn’t exactly conta- that you don’t see it. It was a waste of my ceived by the movie’s previews was the that come and go throughout the year. gious among the students of St. Peter Cha- time and money.” comment provided by Billy Kosileski, So far this year, many new fashions have nel. ‘Contagion’ is a movie about a deadly, Steven Peterson, another sophomore, who said, “I was expecting the movie to be come about. Some new fashion trends this incurable disease popping up among the said, “The movie ‘Contagion’ wasn’t the better than it was.” The previews made the year at Chanel are shoes, bags, and even human population and slowly overtaking best of movies. It was alright in the begin- movie out to be an action-packed thriller, earrings. the entire world, turning lives and every- ning, but then got completely boring and a while others seemed to have been extreme- One major new fashion for many of thing completely upside down. It focuses little confusing, proof that the movie didn’t ly misled and ended up seeing the movie as the students in our community is Sperry’s. on the life of the main character played by live up to the potential provided by the something completely different like Chanel These shoes have taken the fashion world Matt Damon, whose life is drastically af- previews. ‘Contagion’ was not only disliked student Josh Mixon who said that he found at Chanel by storm. They appeared a little fected by the disease. by the sophomores, but was also disliked by the movie ‘Contagion to be “tragically bit last year, but more and more students There’s a wide range of negative com- some of the juniors. funny,” which was definitely not the intent have been spotted wearing them. ments on the movie, ranking the movie Josh Parker, junior, said, “Even though being pushed on viewers by the previews. Another shoe fetish that is new this from absolutely horrible to sadly entertain- the movie was a good take on what could So if you’re planning on seeing this year is Tom’s. Every time you buy a pair ing seemingly because the movie didn’t possibly happen to human kind, I still movie, go with the opinion of the majority of these shoes, another pair goes to a child live up to the previews. thought it was kind of a bad movie. It was of Chanel students and don’t see it. in need. These shoes can be seen in a variety of styles. Band is back in a Blink Some are black and By Cody Zamostny pearances and finding its way onto music Also on a vocal note, one of the most sparkly, distributors’ systems, such as Rhapsody noticeable things about the vocals is Tom and oth- Years ago, Blink 182 was one of the and iTunes. “Up All Night” is something Delonge’s voice. Blink 182 and AVA (An- ers are most popular punk bands around, selling different than any other previous Blink 182 gels and Airwaves) fans could easily tell just tan. millions of albums loaded with numer- number, but does it live up to expectations you there’s a great distinction in the pitch Which- ous hit songs. Then, in 2005, the band for the reunited group? of Tom’s voice when recording for the two ever style members went their separate ways. Tom One of the most noticeable qualities in the past: with Blink 182, a much higher of these Fashionable? Not really, but Mya Delonge (vocals, lead guitar) formed of the song right off the bat is the fantastic pitch, and a lower pitch with AVA. In “Up shoes are Erickson, Christina Lackey, Alex Angels & Airwaves, while Mark Hoppus drumbeat, which is no surprise with the All Night” and other tracks from “Neigh- seen, they (vocals, bass guitar) and Travis Barker famous Travis Barker behind the kit. The borhoods,” Tom’s voice follows closer to are stylish Hutton, and Lauren Carr enjoyed the outfits they created for Tacky (drums) together formed the band +44. It sound of the lead guitar throughout the the path of AVA, which stands as a nega- but still wasn’t until 2009 that the band would song also takes on an interesting roller tive thing for a number of “classic” Blink go to Day during Spirit Week. Photo by Cody Zamostny. reunite and begin working on yet another coaster type of effect, making for quite the 182 fans. a good album, Neighborhoods. tune to back the vocals. All things considered, I love the rhythm cause. On September 27 of 2011, the band The vocals reiterate the growth and and sound of the song and the message it Along with every outfit one good ac- made its first full album release since maturity of the band members (just as their carries with it, and I greatly look forward cessory to have is earrings. This year, not reforming in 2009. However, long previous album Blink 182 had managed to to listening to the other tracks on the newly just at Chanel, feather earrings have been before this album was released, a new do), with lines that speak out to trials and released album, and I encourage others to seen very often. Adding feather earrings single “Up All Night” was released to the tribulations in the world today that we all do the same. to your outfit can take it from ordinary to public, making a number of radio ap- have to face. interesting. Even if you decide to just add one earring, it still advances your look. (Remember though that feather earrings are not to be worn at school.) Everybody knows that an outfit is not complete without the final accessory, a bag. Don’t stop believing yet Bag trends that have been spotted recently are satchel purses and large purses. Satchel purses are purses that can be worn over By John Webb To help with the “reinventing” of the be ushered in each following year as more one shoulder and draped across your body. show, ‘Glee’ producers and writers cre- characters graduate. These purses can sometimes be large or Since its May 2009 premiere, FOX’s ated a reality TV competition called “The “While many of my personal favorite even be small. Along with satchel purses, hit show “Glee” has had commercial and Glee Project” in which undiscovered young characters are leaving,” Ed Vaughn said, large purses are a common fashion trend. financial success. Focusing on a group of performers audition for the show and com- “I feel that the tone of the show will still The bigger the purse, the better in some high school outcasts from many different pete for a leading role (and a million-dollar remain the same, and there will always be cases. Women often carry various things in social groups, cultures, religions, and sexual contract) with the series. Having already more story lines with new, talented people their purses and need more space for more orientations, the show uses the power of completed one season, this reality show has to continue to cause the show to be interest- items. music and friendship to promote awareness been renewed for several more seasons and ing and have fans.” Although uniform is mandatory at of teenage issues of modern society. Name is hopeful in keeping up with the “spirit So while some believe that ‘Glee’ may Chanel, the students never cease to amaze any teenage issue, and chances are the show of Glee” to focus on bringing individuals have an unpredictable, possibly downward the fashion world in their many trends. has covered it: teenage pregnancy, sex, drug of many different groups and ways of life spiral, there is still hope that with the new Sperry’s are fashionable yet casual, which awareness, betrayal, disabilities, struggling together, and to help young performers ac- characters that will be coming, the story serves the many trend followers justice with loss, and the many love triangles that complish their dreams. lines, issues, and music will all still repre- in their choice. Tom’s are also fashion- have developed over the past three seasons. Yet there are still some who feel that sent what the show truly stands for. able and go to a good cause. Noticing that As a result, “Glee” has met success with the “spirit of Glee” will be broken once trends at Chanel never cease, the fashion- millions of teenage fans as well as entertain- many of the current characters, most of able 2011-2012 year has just begun. ment critics, winning Alma, Teen’s Choice, whom have been a part of the show since SAG, Golden Globe, and Emmy Awards for the first episode, get their diplomas and St. Peter Chanel their creative team of directors as well as head off to college. Open House Street Fair their star-studded, multi-talented cast. “Rachel Berry (Lea Michele’s char- However, with many of the characters acter) is my idol,” Christina Lackey said. “graduating” from McKinley High School “Once Rachel’s gone, I don’t know if I’ll be at the end of this season, many “Gleeks” are interested in the show anymore. There are Wednesday, October 26 worried that their favorite show will never just too many characters leaving that make 6:30-8:30 be the same. Leading characters, includ- the show as unique and entertaining as it ing Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith is.” (Finn), and two-time Emmy winner Chris Despite the harsh feelings that many Sunday, Nov. 13 Colfer (Kurt), will all be departing the show ‘Glee’ fans have towards the cast changes in May when their three-year contracts are that will be following (including more 12:00-3:00 up. characters that will be leaving the follow- Fans have had a wide variety of reac- ing year), other fans feel that the show’s tions towards the recent story lines, and creative team is simply being realistic. have had a wide variety of opinions of what “I feel the kids should leave the show,” the show’s future holds. Gina DeCesare said. “Yes, they are funny, “I believe ‘Glee’ will still be a great, entertaining, and I will miss them. But you entertaining show,” commented Victoria can’t keep them in high school forever.” Love. “Although it will definitely be differ- It is the hopes of ‘Glee’ producer Ryan ent with some of their biggest stars depart- Murphy and his other writers and producers ing, the show will be able to reinvent itself that the fans of the original ‘Glee’ charac- in a new way, and I’m sure it will still be ters will be able to find something to like Drawing by Marvis Hood. very entertaining.” about all of the new characters that will

Oct. 2011.indd 6 10/21/2011 3:44:53 PM October 2011 The Flame Page 7 Sports Volleyball team makes Soccer seniors show way attacks By Billy Kosileski I belong. To this day I am 100% positive By Julie Koballa that I made the right choice, and I don’t This season the St. Peter Chanel soc- regret choosing soccer over football,” “Refuse to be weak hearted.” One can cer team has eight seniors on the team. said Nick. He has worked very hard to find this quote on the front of the volleyball These seniors are Nick Bohnak, Riko get where he is today and loves the game team’s pink shirts (supporting Sister Ma- Lekan, John Boykin, Gina DeCesare, Greg of soccer. Nick is a true leader of the ria). With the rough past that the program Thompson, Chris Singleton, Stephan Ring- team. “Being a leader of the soccer team has had, Chanel volleyball is attacking this ler, and John Lynch. These seniors work is an honor and privilege. I try to use my year harder than ever. With six seniors and hard each and every day at practice, and experience to set an example for the other a brand new coaching staff, the volleyball their hard work pays off in the games. players. Hopefully through my leadership, team is having a lot more success than This season’s senior day was a big we (the team), can excel and play some projected. day not just for the team, but also for the quality soccer. I really enjoy being able to It is nothing but a rebuilding year for seniors. The St. Peter Chanel Firebirds lead a great group of guys and girls,” said the Lady Firebirds. With Qiara Mallory, defeated John Marshall 9-0. Three of these Nick. the only sophomore on the varsity team, goals were scored by seniors Chris Single- Greg Thompson has played for the St. the girls’ experience is tremendous. Paige ton, Nick Bohnak, and Gina DeCesare. Peter Chanel soccer team for three years Barry (captain), Chelsea Miller, Ce-Ci Col- Senior day was a special day for Chris now. When senior year began, Greg knew lins, Christina Lackey, Lauren Britten and Singleton. Chris had just recently rejoined that the coaches expected a lot out of him. Victoria Love lead the team this year as the team and this was his first game back. Greg worked hard all throughout his high seniors. “It felt really good. I felt like my old self school soccer career and is finally getting Returning varsity players Erin Git- again. The team was happy to see me the playing time he deserves. Greg is one tinger and Julie Koballa (captain) are big return, and the parents welcomed me back. of the starting fullbacks and has really im- Seniors Riko Lekan, Greg Thompson, John aspects of the team’s offensive and defen- I was extremely surprised that I scored. I’m pressed the coaches and his teammates this Lynch, Nick Bohnak, and John Boykin. Photo by sive game. Most of these girls have two or looking forward to doing more of it this year with his hard work in games. “It’s a Life Touch. more years of varsity experience and are year,” said Chris. lot of fun being a senior and also being a projected to do great things. When asked This was also a big day for Gina DeC- starter, but it is tough because there is a lot indeed one of the leaders of this team. His about the team, Paige Barry said, “I love esare. On this day, Gina was named one of of pressure,” said Greg. hard work and dedication show what a the girls. We all get along and have each the captains of the team, and she scored her Riko Lekan is the starting goalie for true leader is made of. “Playing soccer for other’s backs. We are getting better every first goal with the Firebirds. Gina played the team. This is Riko’s second year with St. Peter Chanel has taught me so much. day.” soccer on the girls’ team for her first three the team and first year as starting goalie. It is an experience that I will never forget. The new coaching staff, consist- years, but now she is on the Chanel team “Being the starting goalie is a big respon- Soccer is a great sport and I really enjoy ing of Brett McCann (also Head Varsity for her senior year. “For me it’s not a sibility and a great honor. You have to playing it,” says John. John also sometimes Baseball Coach) and Bridget Koenig, has matter of it being a boys’ team or a girls’ make sure everyone is in the right spot writes this bible verse on his tape before had a whole new outlook when it comes team; it’s a soccer team. I don’t care about and let them know what is going on. I am a game, “Nay I shall walk in the valley of to competition and attitude. These people the gender of my teammates. It’s about the the only person on the field that can see death, I shall fear no evil for He is with know what it takes to win. The fact that sport itself and teamwork. I have fun, and what is going on everywhere, so I have me,” Psalms 23:4. there have been different coaches the past I work hard, just like everyone else on the to communicate to make sure everyone Each and every one of these seniors four years has made it difficult for the girls team. It’s all about enjoying the game,” else knows what I see. There is also a lot is a leader in his or her own way. They all to gel and form as a team. The team has said Gina. of discipline. You have to keep your calm work hard and set a great example for all gotten around this and is unifying on the Nick Bohnak is one of the main lead- even when everyone else is stressing out of the younger players. Their hard work court because of the new faces. ers of the soccer team. He also scored a and have to get them to relax so they can and dedication show what the game of soc- During a home game earlier this sea- goal on senior day by heading the ball play the way they know how. You know cer is all about. “You have to work hard at son Coach McCann said, “If no one gives into the net. “I have played for the St. your coach trusts your judgment and what you do if you want to become great, you a chance, you have to take chances.” Peter Chanel soccer team all four years of believes that you can do what needs to be and we all try the best that we can,” says This quote made it to Twitter and Facebook high school. Originally, I wanted to play done,” said Riko. Riko Lekan. because it has been the girls’ motto since football, but Coach Urban’s inspirational John Boykin has been a starting So far, their efforts have paid off. The that day. Coach Koenig is the head JV words convinced me that soccer is where fullback all four years now, and he is team just became NCL champions. coach and also a student at John Carroll. With her experience, she is teaching the JV girls a type of love for the game and form- ing the future of Chanel volleyball. When it comes to rivalries, the vol- leyball team can’t stand them. Many Football ignites a spark witnessed the tough, well fought, tense loss against Trinity earlier in September. What By Andrew Pickard quarterback for the Firebirds in his senior to win games with the tough schedule they the spectators don’t know is that the girls year. Gus Lenhard, class of 2008, also have. Nonetheless, he has complete faith in are working so hard to get that win against This season, the Firebirds return joins the coaching staff. These coaches his coaches, and he trusts their decisions on the Trojans that they have been wanting for 10 experienced starters who are ready came back to Chanel to help the program and off the field. “With most of the coaches the past two seasons. September 22 was and willing to turn this football program get back to the way it used to be back having prior ties to Chanel, it makes us easily the best game the girls have played around. With four new head coaches in in 2000-2002, which is championship feel a lot more family oriented,” he said. “I this season. This time though, October 11, four years, the new coaching staff looks contenders. They are very hard working trust the guys on the sideline, in the booth, the running is to beat them at their house. to bring in a new attitude to the entire pro- individuals and definitely bring toughness and on the field with me at all times be- The volleyball team’s support group gram. With a totally new staff, which has and maturity to the St. Peter Chanel High cause I know that in my time of need, they this year is also bigger than ever, and the strong ties to Chanel, the Birds will enter School football team. will have my back; and there’s nothing I girls appreciate it so much. Keep looking this season ready to shock Northeast Ohio. Firebird senior and defensive captain love more than that,” Brewer concluded. out for the girls because they are on the The new coaching staff is headed by Kyree Brewer is determined to push his The Firebirds will be tested multiple cusp of greatness, and they will not stop Brad Demmerle, teammates to give their all at all times. “I times this season with tough games against until they are satisfied. who has coached stress family over everything. No matter teams like Canton Central Catholic, JFK, at Chanel before what the score or outcome is, we have and Cuyahoga Heights. But with their fam- during its glory to stick together and grow together as a ily oriented attitude, they should be able to days. He knows team,” Brewer said. He knows that it will overcome any obstacle thrown their direc- the sky’s the take a lot of hard work and determination tion. limit with this team, and he is prepared to put in the necessary work to make sure the season is a success. He believes that if you work hard during the week, the results will be Coach Demmerle. Photo by positive on game Life Touch . days. Demmerle, who believes strongly in incorporating ‘’Family’’ into the minds of his players, has complete faith in the abilities of each one of his players. Chanel has three coaches on this year’s staff who are Chanel Alumni. James Duke, the offensive coordinator, gradu- ated from Chanel in ’07. He was a part of the basketball and football programs. The quarterback coach Dom Petrella, also an alumnus of Chanel,class of ’10, was the The Chanel Firebirds at work. Photo by Cody Zamostny. Drawing by Taylor Williams.

Oct. 2011.indd 7 10/21/2011 3:44:55 PM Page 8 The Flame October 2011 Sports Chanel wins Cleve- land Browns High Golf coach driving force School Game of the By John Webb in the typical Chanel spirit and volun- in 2001, teered to take the job. “Well, I enjoy Coach Week Throughout the majority of Cha- playing golf,” Coach Moose said. “So I Moose By Andrew Pickard nel High School’s history, there has been thought it would be pretty interesting to still one man who has played a key part in the coach it!” remained Game of the Week was established vibrancy and spirit of the school com- During his long span of time coaching active in by the Cleveland Browns in an attempt to munity. This man is none other than Jack the golf team, Coach Moose was able to coaching make Northeast Ohio football some of the Muslovksi, a former teacher at Chanel. have an incredible golf team that played the golf most exciting football action in the coun- Mr. Muslovksi, or “Moose” as he is better with the highest integrity and fierce dedi- team and try. The organization creates a ballot of known, has been involved with the Chanel cation to the game, and through their hard assist- 8 teams. Then it is up to the high schools community since 1961, when he landed work and efforts were able to make it to ing with to go to Clevelandbrowns.com and vote his first full-time teaching job at the the State Tournament several times, most the track for their school’s game. The game that school. recently in 2001. team, as receives the most votes wins, and media “I had been substitute teaching Over the years, Coach Moose has had well as workers from the Cleveland Browns will throughout the area the year before I came many fond memories of his past teams, contribut- come out to the game for complete cover- to Chanel,” Moose said. Before acquir- and especially admires the stories of the ing pho- age. In addition to the exposure, the win- ing the job, Moose, a Bedford native who students that progressed more and more tography ning team is awarded a thousand dollars to graduated from Ohio University in 1960 each year. for the its football program. with a degree in Biology Education, sub- “I had one team that had six freshmen school Coach Muslovski. Photo by Life After a tough two weeks of voting, stituted in the Bedford and Maple Heights golfers,” Coach Moose recalled. “They yearbook. Touch. the game involving St. Peter Chanel High school districts. Moose also took classes started out that year shooting in the mid- Despite School and Wickliffe High school won by over the summers of 1961, 1962, and 1963 fifties. By the end of their sophomore year, being re- a huge margin. And on September 2, the to gain his Master’s degree in Biology their average was in the high forties. By tired, Coach Moose still maintains a great Cleveland Browns media crew made a trip Education and Administration from the their junior year, they had made it down sense of pride in continuing to be a part of to Ripp Field to cover the game. University of Southeastern Louisiana, into the low forties, and finally their senior the Chanel community. The game itself was an exciting duel which was provided for by a government year, they were averaging in the high thir- “The reason I continue to help out at that came down to the last minutes in the grant. ties and made it to the State finals.” Chanel is because I love the people; the final quarter. Sophomore transfer Aaron Meanwhile, once Moose arrived at Yet no matter how well his teams students, the teachers, and the staff all Ivory said, “I knew I had the ability to Chanel, he quickly became involved with have done score-wise, Coach Moose has make Chanel such a great school.” Coach make plays. It was just a matter of staying the sports programs at Chanel. He became always encouraged his students and team Moose is also hopeful that the legacy of poised in my first game. I seized the op- the coach for football and track during his members to play the game with integrity what he and so many other teachers and portunity, with the help of my teammates first year at Chanel, and later became the and determination to strive to improve. priests strove to do for the Chanel commu- and coaches, and played extremely well,” coach for basketball and golf, for which he “Although our golf team hasn’t al- nity will continue to live in the hearts and Ivory said. Ivory drove the Firebirds is still coaching to this day. ways won, all of the boys and girls I have minds of the students who come to Chanel down the field and topped the drive off “I didn’t start coaching golf until had on my teams over the years have all in the future. Coach Moose adds: “I hope with a 4 yard touchdown pass to Steve much later in my time at Chanel,” com- learned important lessons, not just about that students continue to go to Chanel, not Webb. mented Coach Moose. When the original the game, but about how to become men just for the academic education, but for Aaron Ivory won MVP for the Game golf coach decided to retire from his and women,” said Coach Muslovski. the wonderful life-skills that so many have of the Week. The Browns gave him two coaching duties, Coach Moose responded After his retirement from teaching learned there.” tickets, just above the goal post, to see the Browns game against the Cincinnati Bengals. During the second quarter of the game, they took him down to the field where his picture was displayed on the Cheerleaders get loud large LCD screen in front of all the fans. By Autumn Frejofsky and Mya Erickson at halftime. This program was set up in and frustrating at times, we all worked celebration of all cancer survivors. The together and performed the routine per- The cheerleading squad at Chanel instructors call together a few practices fectly! I really enjoyed performing and Small team working has been pumping up school spirit since to teach the cheerleaders a routine that being able to support the cancer survivors, the summer, becoming involved in many is choreographed by Fabulous Cheer & and I had a lot of fun doing it!” hard and making it activities that benefited not only the team, Dance. Besides St. Peter Chanel, there The cheerleaders and Coach Golding but the school. were fifteen other Northeast Ohio schools have recently introduced Chanel students big The girls hosted a three-day “Firebird that participated in this event. The 2011 to a newer addition of our school: the new Cheer Clinic” for students in grades one Get Loud with the Browns cheer squad Firebird mascot. Looking at the old, dingy, By Victoria Rogers through eight. The squad taught the camp- included cheerleaders from Bedford, lifeless and outdated mascot uniform, ers the cheer “Who Rocks the House?” Brecksville-Broadview Heights, CMSD Coach Golding decided that it was time The Cross Country team has been and they taught a dance to Justin Beiber’s All-Stars, Columbia Station, Cuyahoga for Chanel to see a newer, livelier and through an amazing journey so far this “Never Say Never.” The young students Heights, Edgewood, Fairport Hard- more spirited costume. She stated, “It has season, according to Devin Wingfield, enjoyed working with the cheerleaders. As ing, Lake Catholic, Lakewood, Medina, served its time. And with the change in the oldest and only junior member of the soon as they would walk in the gym, their Nordonia, Normandy, Padua Franciscan, times, you have to change.” She wanted team. faces would light up and they would get Westlake, and Willoughby South. this new costume to reflect the energy “Cross country is going well. We the biggest smile. The three days ended The Chanel cheerleaders seemed from the cheerleading team, as well as started off with only two people on with a competition in front of the campers’ to have a lot of fun with participating in from the school. the team. Now we have four boys and parents, complete with prizes, where they this special event. Junior Emily Ramirez Sparky, the mascot, was purchased three girls,” he said. The team expanded performed the cheer and the dance they said, “I think it was so much fun; despite from Anderson Spirits. This is a company quickly, and in a short amount of time too. learned, plus a new dance they made up on everything we got closer, did something that manufactures According to Devin, “We started practic- their own. positive, and did the routine great!” This many mascot uni- ing late, but Ms. Geiger, our awesome The cheerleaders recently started a gave our cheerleaders the opportunity to forms for various coach, ended up getting us in shape just in “Cheer of the Week.” Every Monday one be able to meet new people from the other colleges. Coach time for our first meet.” of the cheerleaders appears on the an- squads, show off their talents and abilities, Golding informs us Devin explains, “Ms. Geiger trains nouncements and performs a chant for the to perform in front of a large audience, that the costume itself, us great. I give my all in practice and then school to learn. Head Coach Evie Gold- and just to have fun. including the cooling before a race, I have to take a long, quiet, ing said that this is a way to help boost “It was a great way to represent packs, came to a total calming bus ride, with no music. The school spirit at the football games and at Chanel, bond better as a team, and support of $1,000. The parents only thing I like to hear is Noah Kendrick pep rallies where the student body can cancer victims and survivors,” explains of the cheerleaders dropping a couple of jokes. This gets me cheer along with the team. The chant is sophomore Brianna Erickson. Our 2011 willingly pitched in Sparky with Joscelyn into that focused yet relaxed mind set that also posted in the hallways for everyone to cheerleading team has been trying to be- to work many bingos, Hines and Marvin I need to have.” learn. come and remain more involved in outside along with car washes Malone. Photo By Devin has a lot of experience with Speaking of pep rallies, there are activities. This helps them to be able to and other fund-raising Cody Zamostny. running; he’s been running track and cross some differences from last year. A lot of represent our school in a positive way. activities to pay for country since his freshman year at Chanel. different things take place at our rallies The Get Loud with the Browns program the costume. Coach explained, “We have He said, “It’s tough being a leader. It takes this year, such as the way the band goes “was the best experience that I had out of great parents who will roll up their sleeves discipline and strength. I’m honored to through the halls gathering students along all of the beautiful times in my life. I will to get things done.” have that role.” the way. The girls really try to get the always remember this moment and never When asked who will be in the Regarding his plans for senior year, school involved more and for the student forget about my Chanel Cheerleading Firebird mascot uniform, Coach Golding Devin said, “Of course I’m running cross body to interact in the pep rallies instead team and being able to have this experi- responded, “We can’t share our secret, country my senior year. Running is my of just sitting and watching. ence with them. I love all of them and but I will say that they have great school life. And hopefully we can start practice On October 2, the St Peter Chanel coach. We have had such a great success spirit.” She also stated that there will be earlier next year, so we can be even better varsity cheerleaders had the opportunity this year!” explained junior India Veasey. many more spirit items added to the team than we are this year.” to cheer at the Browns vs. Titans game at Senior Mya Erickson said, “Being a senior and school in the very near future. “Just people getting better and work- halftime. Every year, during breast cancer and one of the captains of this team, I am The purpose of purchasing a new ing hard is a great achievement,” said awareness month, the instructors of the very grateful that Coach Evie accepted mascot uniform was to increase the school Devin. They’ve become a team of seven Get Loud with the Browns program gather this wonderful opportunity for our squad spirit and pride. Sparky will perform at members with a coach who work together many different schools together to form to be able to participate in this beautiful soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, to improve one another. one large cheer and dance team to perform event. Although the practices were tough open houses, pep rallies, and other events.

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