New Disciplinary Board Implemented; Plans Other Motive Was to Allow for Examples of Their Own

Volume LXXXIV, Issue VII St. Louis University High School | Friday, October 11 , 2019 sluh.org/prepnews Voices of SLUH hosts students to talk about stress and anxiety BY Sam Tarter and Carter Spence open themselves to the SLUH STAFF, REPORTER community. The main focus was that we are not alone.” oices of SLUH held indi- The emphasis of the ju- Vvidual class meetings in nior speakers was to let the the Schulte Theater last week sophomore class know to en- to share students’ perspec- joy themselves and to enjoy tives and experiences with the things they love. stress and anxiety. With each “It was great seeing guys class meeting one day dur- that have already made it ing Activity Period, Voices of a year and were feeling the SLUH hopes that they were same way I felt,” said junior able to give students the tools Zak Stevenson, who talked they need to deal with these to the sophomores. “I talked issues, and let students deal- about having that one thing ing with these problems know that you do with no effort and that they are supported. you just love it. It’s an escape To address these topics, from having the job of being a it was decided that each class student and you feel like a free would hear from students human being.” from the year above them to Senior speakers were re- “The Robots are Coming!” Read more about the Robots art exhibit on page 2. photo | John Hilker give an understanding of the garded as being very relatable specific stresses they will be and giving good ways to deal dealing with in that year. An- with stress, beyond just the New Disciplinary Board implemented; plans other motive was to allow for examples of their own. the current classes to empa- “I think the best thing to better evaluate offenses thize with students who have someone can do is reflect. BY Johno Jackson just gone through what they Think about other timesEDITOR IN CHIEF tions of those notions. plement the best elements of sion. It’s tasked with the re- are going through now. where you have been going During an ongoing re- existing models of discipline sponsibility of “interviewing For the sophomores, be- through times of stress and any students see the view of the Parent-Student boards. the student, providing for ing able to talk to the fresh- how at the end of the day we Mdiscipline process Handbook, the administra- The board is meant to in- the inclusion of all the cir- men was a struggle due to have all overcome those mo- for higher level offenses as tion began to consider include a diverse cross section cumstances surrounding the their year being considered ments,” said Irfaun Karim, a world of handbooks and troducing a discipline board. of the faculty. The empan- student’s offense, and provid- the most stressful and influ- one of the speakers who talk- punishments and closed door Discipline boards exist at eled group includes a variety ing the student with the most ential year at SLUH. In his ed to the juniors. meetings and otherwise un- many Jesuit high schools; of voices, including new and complete hearing possible,” speech, sophomore Ben Har- Two speakers from the discussable outcomes. The Principal Ian Gibbons, S.J., veteran teachers, and other according to the monthly mon, told the freshman to Class of 2019—Antwine Student Discipline Board, im- who helped propose the idea, male and female teachers. SLUH Dean’s Newsletter, not be isolated and to use the Willis and Paul Gillam—ad- plemented this year, address- served on a discipline board The board strives for ob- which was sent to parents via SLUH community for sup- dressed the seniors. es many upper level offenses. while at Rockhurst High jectivity and convenes to ad- email yesterday afternoon. port. “SLUH isn’t very good Its existence challenges both School. The St. Louis U. High dress specific cases that may The board has convened “I know how hard life at being a low stress environ- the truths and misconcep- Discipline Board seeks to im- involve expulsion or suspen- continued on page 4 can be for them and I want ment, so I often was over- them to learn from my mis- whelmed with stress. I didn’t takes,” said Harmon. “I really fully understand how stressed Gibbons and Carruthers travel to Florida for was in my own world trying I was until I graduated and to get as good of grades as I honestly, I’m amazed I put biannual province-wide Jesuit conference could. I isolated myself and myself through so much of it. BY Kyle McEnery and it caused me stress and lone- I am grateful to be given the Jack Feise schools in the Central Ameri- Brebeuf Jesuit High across the country for prayer liness. I told the freshmen to opportunity to share my sto REPORTER S can country of Belize, and the School made an appearance and reflection.” lean on their brothers and continued on page 4 Caribbean territory of Puerto via Skype from Indianapolis, After the discussions, rincipal Ian Gibbons S.J. Rico. and brought their concern the conference split into role Pand President Alan Car- “All the schools met to with the Indianapolis arch- groups, where principals met ruthers left last Friday for a discuss great things” said Gib- diocese to the conversation. with other principals, presi- biannual province-wide Jesuit bons. “This meeting demon- Another topic discussed was dents met with other presi- conference in Tampa, Fl. to strates how small of a world the transition to a new Jesuit dents, and board chairs met discuss programs in second- we live in.” provincial in 2020. with other board chairs. ary Jesuit schools. The group met with the Besides discussing press- “These meetings are a The conference, titled Rev. John Armstrong S.J., the ing issues for the province, combination of an opportu- the High School Leader- new province secretary, and the conference was also cen- nity to talk to your colleagues ship Group, included the discussed how the province tered around prayer and uni- about specific problems and presidents, principals and has dealt and continues to ty among the various Jesuit compare notes,” said Car- board chairs of each of the deal with pieces of the sexual schools. ruthers. “So one of the things Jesuit high schools in the abuse scandals, and programs “It fosters a common that it was talking to some of USA Central and Southern such as a pilgrimage travel unity between the Jesuit the different presidents and (UCS) Province. These vari- program that Belen Jesuit schools,” said Gibbons of board chairs about board or- Paul Gillam, ’19, and Antwine Willis, ’19, last Thursday. ous schools span from Miami High School in Tampa has the conference. “It brings to- ganization, board structure, photo | Miguel Cadiz to Denver, and even include put into place. gether Jesuit administrators continued on page 4

News Features News INDEX The weekly student newspaper Robots Art Show Gibbons in Classroom AP Micro Speaker 2 News of St. Louis University High It’s not just the innovation lab Economics teacher or school SLUH alum Darryl Getter hung School that holds the technology of the principal? Gibbons does both. out digitally with seniors in eco- 4970 Oakland Ave. - St. Louis, future! The art gallery has been Page 3 nomics classes to discuss his pro- 3 Features MO 63110 invaded by robots created by a fession. Page 2 (314) 531-0330 ext. 2241 SLUH alum. Page 2 online at sluh.org/prepnews news Features Sports 4 Continued from 1 [email protected] Civil Rights Trip Scott-Mitt Enterprises Soccer Summer trip to explore monu- Need your lawn mowed, shrubs How do they do it with no ments and gain insight into the trimmed, or trees pulled? Call hands!? Soccer extends win 5-7 Sports ©2019 St. Louis University High Civil Rights era. Page 2 Scott and Mittendorf! Page 3 streak to nine. Page 6 School Prep News. No material may be reprinted without the permission 8 News of the editors and moderator. Prep News NEWS October 11, 2019 2 Volume 84, Issue 7 AMDG Trip exploring the The Robots are here: Art show filled with a Civil Rights Movement variety of unique pieces by Christman, ’65 offered for May

BY Nathan Rich and originally located in the City Zach Brugnara Museum. Destinations include REPORTERS Christman started mak- he Robots are Coming!” ing robots as art about ten major landmarks in Twarns the large yellow years ago, but he says the sign outside the J-wing Art process really began when TN and AL gallery, and now they’re fi- he was young. As a kid he nally here. Last week, sev- took apart his toys to see the BY Braden Kramer The group will travel to STAFF eral new sculptures invaded mechanical, battery pow- Civil Rights landmarks in the gallery as a part of the ered parts inside them. With t. Louis U. High students Birmingham and Montgom- new robots art exhibit put these parts, Christman used Swill have a chance to ery, such as the Birmingham on by the Fine Arts Depart- both his imagination and ev- take a trip to many famous Civil Rights Institute, the ment. The exhibit, which eryday objects to make ma- Civil Rights sites and land- Rosa Parks Museum, and features work by St. Louis U. chines. marks across the Midwest the Freedom Rides Muse- High alum Bill Christman, “(I used to make) robots and the South. The trip, um. ’65, showcases robots of out of old Quaker Oats box- which is being arranged by On May 29, the group many different shapes, sizes es, and covered them with history teacher Tim O’Neil will spend the day at the Na- and colors. Some are over tin foil,” said Christman. along with the help of histo- tional Memorial for Peace six feet tall with flashing “Lo and behold, the urge re- ry teachers Erwin Claggett and Justice, along with sev- lights and fans while others turned to me about ten years and Tom Zinzelmeyer, math eral sites in Selma, such as can be framed and hung on a g o.” teacher Craig Hannick, the Slavery and Civil War the wall. All of the robots that and English teacher Frank Museum, National Voting The process for getting occupy the exhibit are made Kovarik, will take place May Rights Museum, and the Ed- these robots to SLUH began from recycled materials, in- 26-31. mund Pettus Bridge. over the summer, when art cluding old water jugs, bird “One of the things I On the last day on the teachers and exhibit orga- cages, martini glasses, and art | Harrison Petty am trying to do within our road, the students will head nizers Sarah Rebholz and lamp shades. To most peo- department is to establish to Memphis, where they will Joan Bugnitz reached out to ple, these items are garbage, learn to not keep throwing students take advantage of opportunities that exist for check out the Lorraine Ho- Christman, who has had his but it is in these discarded things away.” the opportunity to see cre- travel that have a histori- tel and the National Civil pieces in the J-wing gallery items that Christman finds “That’s a beautiful thing ative work by a SLUH grad- cal significance,” said Tim Rights Museum. They will before, and asked him to do his inspiration. about this show,” said Reb- uate that is universal in its O’Neil. “The idea was about return to St. Louis the fol- a fun, unique show for the “I’ve always liked to holz, who also appreciates appeal. organizing a summer trip lowing day, May 31. gallery. make things out of discard- the beauty of the recycled “Sometimes art doesn’t where we could get an ex- While the trip is look- “(Christman was) a ed materials. I drive around robots. “(Christman) started seem accessible to young periential learning opportu- ing to give students an op- good person to bring in to places and I always find from nothing and found all people. But no matter how nity into civil rights for the portunity to see some of the have a really fun show be- stuff. That’s often my inspi- this stuff and was able to old we are, ‘play’ is some- historical purpose and the famous Civil Rights land- cause of the style of his art- ration (for the robots),” said make something really in- thing we all can relate to and purpose of equity and inclu- marks, the goal will be to work and his contributions Christman. triguing out of it.” this exhibit is very playful,” sion. With the goal of think- implement a sense of expe- to St. Louis and the St. Louis Christman’s model Bugnitz also comment- said Bugnitz. ing about equity and inclu- riential learning art scene,” said Rebholz. for making art from scrap, ed on the meaningfulness of “(This exhibit is) some- sion in our own school, we “There is something Christman has worked to him, represents greater Christman’s work. thing different,” added Reb- asked how can we promote very uniquely different as a set designer at the Muny Christian values of both re- “(Christman) is mak- holz. “Because (the robots this better.” about experiential learning. and was instrumental in the demption and sustainability. ing art that is offering him are) not something that As it stands now, the It is impossible to teach cer- creation of the City Muse- “(There are) some a really meaningful life, one we’re not accustomed to see- group would depart from tain things in a classroom um, a building that had been things that everybody sees that he shares with his coming every day, I think it can SLUH on Tuesday, May 26 on any given topic, espe- redesigned using recycled as low value, but as an artist I munity and one that he takes be a step out of the reality of and would visit several sites cially in the field of history,” materials and includes fea- see … something that can be great delight in making. He’s school. This just gives you a in St. Louis, including the said O’Neil. “The past is tured mosaics of Christ- rescued and brought back,” a good role model,” she said. short break from that into a Mary Meachum Freedom often alive today. When we man’s creative style. In fact, said Christman.“I love the The exhibit will run to different kind of world. It’s a Crossing, the Dred Scott approach topics in the class- a few of the robots that now idea of finding things that the end of the semester and special show.” Grave in Calvary, the Shelly room, they are often sterile find their temporary home are undervalued and giving the Fine Arts Department v. Kraemer house, and the and it lacks that emotional in the SLUH gallery were it a second life. We have to highly recommends that Old Courthouse. impact of these events. That On May 27, the group is something that experi- will go to Nashville, where ential learning can do, give students will tour Fisk you these experiences.” Getter’s real life experiences provide new University and explore the Nashville Civil Rights perspectives for IBL, AP Micro students Room.

BY Harrison Petty and Carter Fortman in the real world, as opposed “He talked about how if had a lot of practical know STAFF, REPORTER to me or Fr. Gibbons com- you have a credit card com- how. It was clear he had a Tickets on Sale: ing up with a relevant real pany charging two different strong grasp on what he was arryl Getter, ’83, made world example,” said Foy. rates, then they have to go talking about,” said senior Noises Off Dhis return to St. Louis Wanting to give the in there and find out if they JT Gomric. “Usually eco- U High this past Monday, students an example of eco- are justifiable, and if they nomics mainly deals with Tickets for the Dauphin Players production using Google Hangouts to nomics in the real world, can’t find a reason then they the private sector, so it was of Noises Off go on sale this Monday, Oct. 14. present to two groups of Getter described his job, will fix the problem, maybe interesting to hear about the Performance dates are Nov. 7, 9, & 10. Tick- AP Microeconomics classes which involves helping a fine, and if it’s really bad inner workings of econom- about his dual roles as a and educating members of then maybe some jail,” said ics in our own government.” ets cost $10 and can be reserved by emailing Specialist in Financial Eco- Congress on the different Foy. Getter’s presentation [email protected] with the performance date nomics and a professor of economic implications of Although IBL Club was also a part of a long and number of tickets, or they can be bought Economics at the Univer- relevant government regula- members were invited to tradition of SLUH alumni at the box office during AP or after school sity of Maryland-Baltimore tions. this presentation, most stu- returning to speak on behalf County. “He’s in finance regu- dents in attendance were of their profession, giving following exam week. The idea for Getter’s lation, so what will happen enrolled in either Foy’s or back to the place that helped presentation, oddly enough, is a congressman will get a Gibbons’s Economics class- them achieve their goals. Principal Ian Gibbons and phone call from one of his es. “Pretty much every- the Awdvancement office constituents complaining “This one was mostly body that I bring in is an were notified that Getter about the bank regulators about giving an econom- alumni or has some familial was interested in speak- and they want the congress- ics lesson since the primary connection to SLUH,” said ing. Soon after, Economics man to figure it out, make it audience was an economics Foy. “I really like getting the teacher and IBL moderator go away, etc.,” said Foy. “So class. It was a little bit dif- alums involved. I think the Kevin Foy began a corre- the congressman will go to ferent from a traditional IBL students like it. So much of spondence with Getter and Dr. Getter and ask what is presentation,” said Foy. what they need to better un- eventually scheduled a time actually happening, what Students enjoyed the derstand is about being ex- for him to present. are these regulators doing chance to listen to a profes- posed to better and exciting “It is always important (and) what is my constitu- sional in the field explain things.” in a class like Econ, which ent doing wrong.” the nuances of the economy. is pretty theoretical, to see Getter’s presentation “I really enjoyed hear- examples of how this stuff also described another as- ing how the concepts we matters in the real world pect of his job: investiga- learn about in class are used and to hear it from someone tion. in the real world. Mr. Getter October 11, 2019 FEATURES Prep News AMDG Volume 84, Issue 7 3 Seniors start landscaping business; improve areas around St. Louis

BY Ben Klevorn their house where it was really ous wall had been falling over. NEWS EDITOR overgrown, so we took out all “We had to dig back nstead of working at a res- the overgrown stuff and then cause these retaining wall Itaurant or lifeguarding at we mulched all and put edging blocks we were using were the local pool, seniors Adam around,” said Mittendorf. “We 40 pounds or something like Mittendorf and Noah Scott took out two large shrubs, that, and they’re bigger than went the extra mile this sum- almost trees but they aren’t the railroad ties, and since the mer in their money-making trees, they’re shrubs. So we wall was already falling over, endeavors through the cre- took those out and mulched we had to dig back a lot. So we ation of their landscaping down. We took out a tree but dug back and we didn’t have business. they weren’t huge trees, they big machinery, we just had Informally called Mitt- were evergreens, but small.” shovels,” said Mittendorf. Scott Enterprises, their busi- Since this was their first Though the construction ness was created because of project, Mittendorf and Scott of a retaining wall is fairly the struggle they both en- focused on the fundamentals straightforward, it requires dured when trying to find a of customer service, and it precision execution or else it summer job. paid off for them. will not turn out well. “I was applying to jobs, “This was all one job, “The big thing about a re- but I wasn’t getting a lot of took about a week and we got taining wall is getting the first feedback because I was kind of paid pretty well, they liked row right: lay the gravel, level late in the game, and (Adam) what we did and they liked it out, make sure everything is was talking about this land- that we were working hard level, because if the first row is scaping business he was try- so they paid us a little extra,” not level the whole thing is going to get together, and I said said Scott. “We weren’t charging to be all screwed up,” said ‘if you need any help, I’d love ing them much; we were only Scott. “So we took a long time Mittendorf and Scott’s retaining wall mid-construction. photo | courtesy of Adam Mittendorf to get in on that,’” said Scott. charging like 10 dollars an for the first row and made Thanks to Nextdoor.com, h ou r.” some mistakes, but learned as used those,” said Mittendorf. and yard waste. their business more success- a website that allows people to In addition to mulching, we went along.” Mittendorf’s father “The whole thing worked ful. post service requests within weeding, and removing bush- Building the retaining owned an old Chevy Express out well because we put our “I think next summer their neighborhood such as es, Mittendorf and Scott were wall alone took about three service van that he was plan- shovels and stuff in there, and we’ll probably raise what we lawn mowing or around the confronted with a more diffi- weeks. ning on getting rid of, but he we could also put the yard charge a little bit, probably house jobs, Scott and Mitten- cult and time consuming proj- Mittendorf and Scott got ended up giving it to Mit- waste in yard bags and hauled like 15 (dollars) per hour for dorf were able to kick off their ect at their next job: building a a second job pertaining to a tendorf and Scott because he it away in the van to a com- regular landscaping and 20 business. retaining wall. retaining wall, although their could not find a buyer. posting place. That’s what we (dollars) an hour for retain- Their first job together Their first chance atjob was to repair a wall where “This thing is extended did, we composted a lot,” said ing walls, because that’s pretty was at a West County house, building a retaining wall was the railroad ties had rolled. wheel-base, it’s a Chevy Ex- Mittendorf. tough work, and professionals where they mulched around at Chem Station, a manufac- “We basically pried these press, and it’s the towing ver- Although their business charge a lot more,” said Scott. the perimeter of the house, turing company in the South- three railroad ties, and we had sion; it’s good,” said Mitten- is not active right now because “We might start bidding weeded the gardens, and re- west Garden neighborhood. some old railroad ties sitting dorf. of school, they plan to contin- up front on a job instead of moved shrubs. This project This wall was 125 feet long around that were in pretty The van ended up being ue operations into next sum- charging by the hour, but we’re took them about one week. and four concrete blocks tall good shape. You can buy them very useful for Mittendorf mer. In the meantime, they not sure,” said Mittendorf. “We put edging in, there at its peak. It also presented a at Menards, but we just had and Scott, as it allowed them are looking for and thinking was this one section around challenge because the previ- some sitting around, so we to easily transport equipment about opportunities to make Not just a teacher: Gibbons’ transition back into the classroom a source of joy—and riddles

BY Victor Stefanescu and John Wimmer and his own office. due to the plethora of action he has always considered REPORTERS “This is the first time in that takes place in the main himself to be an economist 15 years as an educator where office. at heart, and it really shows or senior Justin Pea- I have not been in the class- Gibbons said, “We have when he teaches, ” said Pea- Fcock and 23 other AP room,” said Gibbons. “I knew birthday parties for the fac- cock. “It has helped me see Microeconomics students, in taking the position that by ulty once a month, and my the work that priests do out- the late-June day when stu- year three or four I wanted to guys will come in with an side of the church in other dents received their almighty be back in the classroom if urgent question and there fields, while still putting God schedules, the document that just for one class. Realistically will be like ten faculty mem- first.” would indicate the difficulty I can’t do more than that.” bers joyously singing “Happy Many students, like se- and success of their year, was, Gibbons is qualified to Birthday,” and it’s like ‘Can I nior Luke Giunta, think that at a minimum, confusing. teach in a wide range of sub- come in?’” some of the best parts of the “Yeah, when I saw his jects. It was coincidental that Gibbons thinks that, class stem from Gibbons’s name at the top of the sched- a period opened up in his with time, his class has be- quirks and personality traits. ule, I was a bit puzzled. I re- academic strong suit: eco- come more comfortable and “He has riddle Fridays ally didn’t know what to ex- nomics. educational and not only for where he stretches our men- pect,” said Peacock. “I typically am on facul- his students, but also for him. tal capacity to the brink while Sean Ferrell Feature Principal and now AP ty at the schools I’ve worked “I don’t yet have the also keeping us entertained,” Microeconomics teacher Fr. in to teach social studies, depth of teaching at SLU said Giunta. “One thing that Ian Gibbons, S.J. was sched- specifically U.S. history and High, and the humility it really stands out with Fr. Gib- uled to teach his first class economics, as well as theol- takes to understand. I just bons is that you can always since his time at Regis Je- ogy, specifically scripture and don’t have all the answers. tell when he is about to laugh. suit in New York—Peacock’s church history, really any of Some of the things I try here His entire face lights up and class. His motivation to do so those,” said Gibbons. “I asked which worked at Regis in you can see it coming from a was clear: he thought that in- (Assistant Principal for Aca- New York or Rockhurst in mile away.” teracting with students in the demics Tom Becvar), ‘What Kansas City go over like a As of now Gibbons’s classroom was imperative to is the greatest need?’” lead balloon,” Gibbons said. teaching tenure at SLUH will his success as a principal. Before classes began, As the class has pro- extend only to Christmas “A principal that has no Gibbons was thinking about gressed, the students have Break because the AP Micro contact with the classroom, how to respond to the stu- begun to feel gradually more course is one semester. Even I think there’s a lot of ways dents’ feelings of intimida- comfortable. so, he hopes to return to the that can go wrong,” said Gib- tion that might come with “I think everyone was a classroom—any classroom— bons. “It’s just so theoretical having the principal as their bit nervous at first, because as soon as next year so he can what you’re trying to do. A teacher. He wanted to make it he is the principal, but now get back to the interactions principal who’s completely clear that when entering his we all just see him as an- which he most values as an in the classroom, there’s a lot classroom, he was a teacher, other teacher,” said Peacock. educator. of ways that can go wrong as not the principal. “He has the class working in “We’re not going to be in well because now you’re not “That’s wearing different a good routine with a good the business of breaking up actually taking the time to hats. I can see it as the prin- pace.” schedules just so I have more think through things and see cipal hat is clearly off; I’m a Many think that free- time in the classroom,” said Sports editor Jimmy Stanley talked the bigger picture.” teacher for this period,” said trade economics and Jesuit Gibbons. “Quite frankly if to St. Louis Blues video coach Sean Gibbons longed to re- Gibbons. values struggle to coexist. you had me teaching how to Ferrell, ’88, about his coaching and turn to the classroom envi- Even so, at first the pres- Students in his class believe mop kitchens, I would love Stanley Cup experience. Be on the ronment. Since his start at St. tige of his office presented that Gibbons debunked this teaching how to mop kitch- lookout for a feature in the next Louis U. High in 2017, his in- small communication dif- perception and has demon- ens. I love the process of dia- teractions with students have ficulties. Gibbons was afraid strated how the two establish- logue and education.” issue of the Prep News. Pictured been limited to the confines that students might have hes- ments can interconnect. above is Ferrell’s Stanley Cup ring. of SLUH’s sports facilities itated to come and see him, “Fr. Gibbons told us that Prep News NEWS October 11, 2019 4 Volume 84, Issue 7 AMDG Students speak about stress; Mock Trial kicks off season at encouraged to reach out for help Show Me Meet (continued from page 1) “I feel like it was a good to talk and open up about ry with the seniors and offer space to express the un- what they’re struggling with,” them some nuggets of hope knowns of SLUH,” said Ste- said Voices of SLUH executive or advice,” said Gilliam, ’19. venson. “For people coming producer for the 2019-2020 “I also offered four nuggets of in, like freshmen, they think school year Kate Toussaint. advice: be honest with your- that having stress is an abnor- “It’s great that people are com- self about your stress level mal thing and that everyone fortable getting help and just and limits; tell people about else seems to be thriving and talking to someone.” your stress level and what you surviving, when the reality is With plans already being are stressed about; you will be that people really go through made for the rest of the year, stressed out at SLUH, choose it every day.” and continuous activities be- to stress over something you Some students felt that ing set into motion, Voices of love; and know there is hope, there was room for improve- SLUH hopes that the students that your life won’t continue ment, especially in how the take something away from to be overflowing with stress.” seniors presented. these assemblies, and remem- While the goals for the “I feel like they could ber that they are able to make meetings were clear from the have collaborated more to a change for themselves. get-go, it is important that figure out who’s going to talk “My advice to SLUH stu- students realize that these about what, and make sure dents is not to be so hard on Mock Trial members at the Show Me Meet. photo | courtesy of Mrs. Anne Marie Lodholz meetings were a small piece none of their ideas were con- yourself. Something that may BY Bob Devoll in a much larger puzzle that flicting,” said junior Harry seem important now will not REPORTER Students take on the roles memorized the facts, I didn’t Voices of SLUH will provide Lyons. matter five years from now. of the case like witnesses and do very well and got proven over the course of the year. The success of the week A lot of stress and anxiety t. Louis U. High Mock attorneys and present it to a wrong. Even though it was “I think the objective of has already affected the SLUH come from spiraling. Don’t STrial veterans and new- judge and two jury members, nerve-racking, I’m glad I got this was not to cure anxiety community, with counselors let your thoughts spiral out of comers alike participated in a typically volunteers from the opportunity to practice and not to stop all stress, but claiming that more students control—try to focus on the new preseason meet this past the legal community such as before the major meets,” said to educate and open commu- are reaching out to them, es- now,” said senior Peter Mi- weekend in preparation for practicing lawyers or judges. senior and first-year club nication,” said Michalski. pecially ones who have not chalski. “You have the power their upcoming 2019 season. Students preparing for cases member Lazarus Williams. For speakers like Steven- talked to them before. to change things, to make it Led by history teacher are supported by moderators “It wasn’t even really son, he hopes that the newer “I’ve heard from the better, all it takes is to talk to Anne Marie Lodholz, the with legal experience. about winning the competi- students realize how these counselors that a number of someone and reach out.” SLUH Mock Trial Club took “I try to use my experi- tion. The goal was to give an topics are normal, and that students have come to them part in the Show Me Meet ence as a trial attorney of 27 introduction of the process everyone deals with them. who in the past haven’t come at St. Louis University Law years to help the team learn to freshmen and other new School, and joined the ranks what it takes to be a success- guys,” said junior and team of about 75 other students ful attorney,” said lawyer and captain Carter Fortman. “In from seven different local attorney moderator Jonathan mock trial, the first trial is teams in SLUH’s first trial. Fortman, ’84. “I try to get always the worst for the new While the club’s meets in them to understand that being guys because it’s the one previous years have typically successful is not just knowing where you’re the most awk- taken place during the second the law, but being able to be ward, so we wanted to just and third quarters, Lodholz’s persuasive through their abil- get that out of the way and get move to implement this addi- ity to effectively present their them to a sense where they tional trial early in the season c a s e .” are confident in a courtroom, was grounded in a belief in Each trial consists of which I feel we really accom- experiential learning. opening statements followed plished.” “You can work on stuff by cross examinations of each “I saw the team improve outside of meets, but until you team’s witnesses, a recess, and dramatically from the first get into a trial situation, it’s closing statements where- trial to the last trial,” said Jon- really hard to actually do any- upon judges and jurors score athan Fortman. “If they work thing. It’s kind of like you have each team’s attorney and de- hard as a team and continue to be in a scrimmage before clare a winner. to improve, I see no reason you can see results, like any While the SLUH team that they cannot make it to other sport,” said Lodholz. did not win overall in this the state finals.” In mock trial especially, meet, students nevertheless Moving forward, SLUH there is no shortage of partic- walked away with valuable ex- Mock Trial Club is facing the ulars that need to be consid- perience and knowledge they coming season with an in- ered, so practice and review can apply to meets later in the creased sense of confidence Junior Zac Stevenson speaking to sophomores. photo | Mrs. Kathy Chott is crucial. In the weeks preseason. and optimism. ceding a meet, every team is “I felt it was a good expe- “I’m really proud of the given a written case to study rience overall, and personally guys, they did exceptionally,” beforehand. All cases have six felt it helped me to become said Lodholz. “What they did Carruthers and Gibbons discuss pieces of sworn evidence that better at playing the role of a takes a lot of courage, and will either help support the witness for our team,” said se- hopefully what they walked issues with other Jesuit Schools theory of the defense or that nior Jake L’Hommedieu. away with was a sense of ac- (continued from page 1) unique contexts.” same thing?” of the prosecution, which stu- “It was scary at times, complishment.” board committee structure, Because of the huge geo- The meetings are not dents must use to their team’s because we didn’t have much and what other people were graphical space of the UCS only beneficial to educators advantage. time to prepare, and while I doing.” Province—which is a com- and leaders, but to board One major part of the bination of the former New members who can connect meetings was the ability to Orleans Province and the with other members in the Student Discipline Board to offer compare notes with other Missouri Province—there are same position from different board members and educa- varied contexts within educa- Jesuit schools across the na- wider perspectives on punishments tors from other schools. Tam- tion for Jesuit schools. This tion. pa’s Jesuit Pilgrimage Program wide variety of education “There’s always people (continued from page 1) Dean of Students Brock Kes- and through serious reflec- was compared to SLUH’s own styles allows for an expansive that we know as educators twice this school year, and its terson. tion it will allow us to make trip programs, such as edu- amount of collaboration on because we’re in this province ultimate goal when dealing One of the purposes of a decision that is best for the cational trips, athletic trips, certain projects and ideas. or have been in and out of this with a case is to make a rec- the board is to move away student, the family, and the or interest trips. According An idea that stood out province for many years, but I ommendation to the princi- from a strictly punitive disci- school,” said Kesterson. to Carruthers, the discussion to Carruthers was different think for the board chairs it’s pal. The board is convened at pline structure. By using a board instead was directed towards ideas board pieces involving orga- a tremendous opportunity to the discretion of the Dean of “One of the reasons you of an individual to make com- of making these trips more nization, selection, and train- connect with colleagues be- Students or recommendation do it is to create a process plex or significant disciplin- about spiritual and religious ing of the board. Carruthers cause they’re often coming to of the Principal. where it’s not just the Dean ary decisions, a wider group formation. plans to explore this idea us from the corporate world Directly involved par- of Students and the Principal of rule enforcers are able to “These are always op- with current board chair Joe and being exposed to the con- ties can be brought before the making the exclusive inter- respond to problems. This portunities for colleagues Jedlicka. versation around the mission board by invitation to explain pretation of rules,” said Gib- middle layer adds a commu- and leaders, both faculty and “There’s always goodand being exposed to conver- their perspective. They can bons. nal element to the response, staff and administrative lead- ideas,” said Carruthers. “The sations around governments choose a consenting faculty A law and order model meant to make it more rep- ers, to share ideas,” said Car- key thing is to try to do sus- and programing and finances advocate to speak on their be- based solely on a single dis- resentative of the school as a ruthers. “And that’s the great tainable change. I’ve got to and the Jesuit charism and the half. Parents are also invited ciplinarian dealing punish- whole. thing about the Jesuit ecosys- pick and choose carefully; inner workings of the Society to make their case to the dis- ments lacks a healing and “It’s an ongoing piece tem. It allows for maintain- what do you already have go- of Jesus,” said Carruthers. cipline board. reconciliation component where after every case we ing our identity and keeping ing on, who’s going to manage The next High School “I am really happy that known as restorative justice, a evaluate how they do, what our charism vibrant as well as the change, is the change a Leadership Group meeting we have a process in place that model that seeks to repair the could they do better, what keeping our schools relative change that’s going to put you will take place on SLUH’s allows for different insights to damage done and heal hurt was the feedback from people and relevant to where they in a better position or is it just campus in February. be taken into account. It gives parties. who went through it,” said need to be in each of these a different way of doing the the students a voice,” said “It is a thorough process Gibbons. Swimming rotates events to create new experiences, Cross places second Country ler, sophomore Brody Nester “It felt great to know that also enjoyed a nice swim in I could actually swim a 49 dominates his first time competing in and go to the state cut in the the 200 IM, taking 11th over- 100 free. I think that, for me, Parkway all with a 2:17.50 in his only it’s okay that (the qualifying swim of the day. time) didn’t count because I’m West Invite While no SLUH divers gonna have more opportuni- completed all 11 dives, soph- ties to swim it as an individual as they omore Tom Nguyen made event,” said Hostetler. “But, his diving debut at the meet, overall, (the time) should head into completing six dives before definitely count because re- bowing out of the competi- lays can take the place of what Conferences tion as he learns more dives. could be an individual event, BY Mitchell Booher and Peter LaBarge Nguyen and the dive team so a relay should have the REPORTERS hopes to be able to perfect an same impact.” 11-dive lineup at Forest Park The second place fin- he Parkway West invita- Community College with the ish was disappointing to the Ttional is always a big test for swim team as soon as next team, which was hoping to SLUH XC as they head into the week as a new diving board is pull out a win even without its postseason, with strong teams to ready to be installed. strongest lineup in place and face like Parkway West, Festus, Even though most SLUH no diving points. However, and Rock Bridge. With confer- swimmers competed in off- Ehret and the team hope to ence on the horizon, the team events, a few team members learn from the meet and build showed extreme depth. In the Senior Carson Massie at the De Smet Invite. photo | Miguel Cadiz attempted to use the fast wa- off experiences of swimming four different divisions, the Jr. BY Nicholas Dalaviras ters of the Rec Plex, where other events to improve on Bills took home three team titles NEWS EDITOR events to gain experience in saw a lot of improvement. Tips State will be held in Novem- main focus swims going into and a second place finish, and the low stakes meet. from Coach Ehret helped, and ber, to clinch their spots at the last month of the season. had one individual race cham- he De Smet Invite, which While most of the Jr. Bills I felt like I found my strengths state in close events. There “It’s always hard to swim pion. Ttook place at the St. Pe- had rough days coming off in my peak performance. It were no new state quali- at an invitational the week af- Even without two of their ters Rec Plex on Oct. 5, was of another exhausting week was very nice to see the times fiers, but sophomore Jonas ter CoMo,” said Ehret. “When top seven runners (senior Lu- a humbling outing for the of training after CoMo, some even though I didn’t get first Hostetler technically sur- we swam at the De Smet In- cas Rackers and junior Daniel SLUH swim and dive team SLUH swimmers showcased place or anything.” passed the individual state vite, we knew we were go- Hogan), the Jr. Bills dictated the as the AquaBills took second improvements in events they “I was really happy to qualifying time in the 100 ing to be tired. It’s clear that style of the race they wanted to place to a Rockhurst team that don’t typically swim. One see Joe drop so much time,” freestyle (49.70) off a flat start Rockhurst has rebuilt their run on their way to a first place they beat by 169 points the such swimmer, junior Joe said Ehret. “He’s been putting leading off the 400 freestyle program—they won State team finish. The Jr. Bills jumped week before at the CoMo In- McArthur, dropped eight sec- so much effort into practices relay. In past years, relay lead about 10 times in a row and ahead out of the gate, packing up vitational. However, the var- onds across his two events, the and doing outside work to be legs that got the state cut were now that coach is back. We near the front. sity team was not so quick to 200 (2:04.48) and 100 (55.92) the best he can be, and I knew eligible for state qualification, have to be aware of the depth Senior Noah Scott and call the meet a defeat due to a freestyles. McArthur placed his hard work would pay off. I but a new MSHSAA rule pre- they have leading up to the junior Ryan Kramer came few circumstances surround- 14th overall in both events. think this is only the tip of the vents times like Hostetler’s State meet.” through the first mile at 5:09 in ing the meet lineup, including “It was very gratifying iceberg with him in terms of from being counted as indi- the front pack of the race with having no divers score points seeing a total eight second potential.” vidual automatic qualifying the other five guys less than 10 and having the team swim off drop,” said McArthur. “I just Typically a sprint freesty- times. seconds behind, and although Kramer began to fade, Scott kept up the pace holding up front for Victory over Vianney leads to first MCC win in two years the entire race. BY Blake Obert and Senior Adam Mittendorf Luke Altier ning back ducking through a “We had way too many from junior Luke Ratterman, ond touchdown of the night caught Scott in the middle mile, SPORTS EDITOR, STAFF hole in the offensive line and penalties,” said head coach who caught the ball seconds on a 45-yard tear down the and they ran the second half of using his speed to split the Mike Jones. “I think we had after the ball was snapped on field to make the score 21-7. the race hip to hip in the front he St. Louis U. High safeties for the score and an six for the game. Our goal a slant route inside the end Jones was very pleased of the chase pack until the final Tfootball team rained on early 7-0 lead. was two or less on offense zone. SLUH took its first lead with the team’s offensive im- 200. Vianney’s homecoming pa- SLUH stayed level-head- and two or less on D and two of the game 14-7. provement. Also notable was sopho- rade last Friday night, bury- ed after the score, concocting or less on special teams.” SLUH had a chokehold “I think part of it was we more Grant Brawley, who went ing the Griffins 48-28 in a an explosive five-play drive SLUH decided to keep on Vianney, and in the sec- had starts up front. We had a with Scott and Mittendorf to statement win that brought that ended with a score of things simple on the next ond quarter they really start- clean pocket that gave Bren- place three SLUH runners in the their record to .500. their own. SLUH’s three core drive. They ran the ball all ed to squeeze. In their first dan the opportunity to throw top ten. Rock Bridge junior Mat- The legacy of SLUHoffensive players shined on over the Vianney defense, offensive possession of the the ball, and our guys caught thew Hauser ran away with the football is so strong that the drive as senior Brendan rushing six times, and av- quarter, Ratterman grabbed the ball extremely well,” said race, but Scott (3rd, 16:26), Mit- it’s easy to pretend the last Hannah threw for 47 yards, eraging 4 yards per carry, the ball over two defenders, Jones. “If you have good pro- tendorf (7th, 16:35), and Braw- two seasons never existed. sophomore Ike Thompsonand finished the drive with causing them to fall over each tection, a guy throwing the ley (9th, 16:43) set the tone of SLUH’s total record from and senior running back Kel- a quick receiving touchdown other, and took home his sec- continued on page 7 dominance, with all three going 2016-’18 was a disheartening len Porter combined for 36 sub-16 minutes. 4-16, but this year something receiving yards, and Porter “I was excited to see that has changed. rushed for 16 more. five of us medaled and we were As of now, SLUH is 3-3, From the four-yard line, all towards the front of the race,” tallying wins against Battle, Porter drove his way through said Brawley. “When I was up Jefferson City, and, last Fri- a swarm of Vianney defend- there I felt comfortable having day, Vianney. Their losses ers to punch in the touch- my teammates up there helping haven’t come from easy op- down to tie the game at sev- me stay up with the pack and ponents, as De Smet has not en. run with them.” lost a game this season, CBC SLUH’s defense easily SLUH’s secondary pack has only lost to De Smet, and handled Vianney in the first of seniors Peter Dillon and Joe Ladue came into this season quarter, forcing two three- Callahan, and junior Hayden after winning the Class 4 and-outs after the Griffins’ Zenor ran a great team race, State title last year. score, but the offense did not coming through the first mile Last Friday’s win was have immediate success. at the same time, and still with- SLUH’s first MCC win in two Following a penalty- in two seconds of each other years. ridden drive, SLUH was in a through two miles. Coming up Even though the end re- third and 17 situation where the final big hill that leads to the sult was good, the game did Hannah, jumping off his long straightaway, Dillon (16th, not look good for the Jr. Bills back foot, threw up a prayer 17:08) took off, moving up ten in the early going. Vianney’s that was intercepted in front spots in the final sprint. homecoming game started of the end zone by the Grif- “I just focused on my form with a bang for the Griffins as fin secondary. Luckily for and thought ‘it’s now or never,’” they scored a 68-yard rushing SLUH, Vianney squandered said Dillon. “There were two touchdown on the first play their drive following and was Rock Bridge guys in front of photo | Jonel Olar of their first drive, their run- forced to punt. Senior Kellen Porter (21) against Vianney. continued on page 6 Prep News SPORTS October 11, 2019 6 Volume 84, Issue 7 AMDG XC shows depth with Soccer posts gritty PK win against CBC; strong underclassman wins SLUH Tournament final vs. St.Mary’s performances (continued from page 5) his best races ever to finish in me and I knew the race could fourth place. The three and four be close between us and them, men, Joe LaBarge (7th) and Jus- so I knew that I had to catch at tin Glass (9th), battled through- least one of them, but then more out the race and near the end and more people started falling LaBarge worked past Glass to behind me.” solidify himself as the three man Callahan (29th, 17:14) kept on the day. his ground to earn the second Despite having their top to last medal and secure the four finishers in the overall top 13-point win for SLUH. Zenor ten, the Jr. Bills were locked in a (34th, 17:22) fought up the steep tight battle between Rock Bridge hill to close and Kramer (41st, and needed their five men to 17:40) fought through the pain step up to secure a victory. Fran- that comes with such an aggres- cis Alford (23rd) did exactly that sive first mile to close out var- as he battled competitors all the sity team’s race, with every single way to the line to help SLUH one of their runners well inside squeak out a one-point victory the top 50. over Rock Bridge. Inspired by the renowned “I didn’t get out as fast as “Flanny Challenge” (from I wanted to in the beginning of Coach Flanagan), the SLUH JV the race, but I was proud of the set out to win their race despite way I moved, especially toward being without a few of their nor- the end of the first mile and the Senior Kevin Stein against St.Mary’s. photo | Matthew Leight mal stars who ran in the varsity beginning of the second,” said BY Michael Trower and and sophomore races. Pashea. “Next time I hope to get Louis Cornett The first five minutes Once Joly is back with Van Bree, who volleyed it Right from the start SLUH out faster and this race definitely REPORTERS of the second half was chaos the team, he wants to do right on goal where it was was aggressive in their fight to gave me the confidence I need as center back and captain much more than watch the stopped by a CBC defender win. The now healthy junior going forward. LUH soccer continued Ethan Joly was kicked in games from the bench. guarding the near post. Reid Jackson took to the front For the first time in a few Sits hot streak of nine the jaw on a reckless high “My main goal as a cap- With under two min- of the race with a 5:26 first mile, weeks, the Jr. Bills finally had straight games without a kick from a St. Mary for- tain is to still have a leading utes remaining, CBC was and he hung on in the front on all their top freshmen to race in loss with three wins in the ward that earned a foul but role for my guys,” said Joly. awarded an indirect free the way to a fourth place finish. their freshman race, which lead past week, including two no yellow card. Joly left the “I’d like to have a role on the kick inside the box. A CBC Senior Sirius Song kept up his to a dominating win at Parkway against Mehlville in the game for about ten minutes bench with pumping up the forward shot the ball which string of strong races, finishing West. Tim Greiner and Wy- semis and St. Mary’s in before going back in with team, stretching players out, deflected off a SLUH de- 12th after a strong start. Senior att Seal worked together in the the finals to win the SLUH what would eventually be and being the vocal leader fender and out of play. With Peter LaBarge (19th) and junior front of the race, but Greiner Tournament. However, diagnosed with a broken that I know myself to be.” neither team able to break Sandy LeGrand (20th) battled pulled away midway through SLUH took a major hit to jaw. Although he will miss through, SLUH and CBC in the final stretch to finish as the race to finish second, with their roster as captain Ethan “I got concussion tested the rest of the season, Joly headed into overtime. SLUH’s three and four finish- Seal (5th) finishing a few sec- Joly broke his jaw in the and nothing remotely bad has come out of this situ- Defense for both teams ers. Junior Aidan Byrne (23rd), onds behind him. finals and will miss the re- came up,” said Joly. “I knew I ation with the knowledge remained stellar during the not far behind LaBarge and Despite a large gap after mainder of the season. They didn’t have a concussion, so that the SLUH community, overtime periods, and the LeGrand, wrapped up the scor- Seal, Carter Lowe finished in also beat CBC 1-0 in PKs on it was nothing big enough his coaches, teammates, and game continued into PK’s. ers for SLUH with a total of 79 sixth. Then, SLUH finished with Tuesday in an instant clas- to keep me out of the game, parish have been extremely Two of the first four CBC points. a large pack of runners led by sic to improve their overall and I got the green light supportive of him, so he is shots hit Herrmann in the Although the team fell Will Riggan (14th) and Tyler record to 13-4-1. from the trainer.” certainly thankful for that. hands, but he was unable short of the challenge with a sec- Barks (15th) to win with a to- In the semifinals of During Joly’s brief de- “We will certainly to keep them out of the net, ond place finish, the race was a tal of 36 points and winning by the SLUH Tournament, the parture, SLUH maintained miss his presence on the and the score of PK’s was strong testament to the depth of a 36-point margin over Rock Jr. Bills took on Mehlville their cool from the high ten- field,” said head coach Bob tied 4-4. Herrmann came the program. Bridge. in a game that was cer- sions sparked by Joly’s mo- O’Connell. “I know he will up with a huge save on the “Despite little training, it “(Parkway West) is always tainly frustrating to the of- tivation to get back in the still be our leader on the sixth shot, giving SLUH the felt really good to go out there a meet where we get to show our fense, as they couldn’t break game. SLUH was pouncing bench, and I’m confident in chance to win. Senior Fetra and race hard with the team,” depth, and to win the varsity, through. SLUH controlled all over every loose ball and him taking a penalty kick if Randrianasolo was unable said Jackson. “When the race freshman, and sophomore races possession and had pressure with nine minutes remain- necessary.” to convert after a great save started and I was leading our and to get second in JV, that’s on the defense, but couldn’t ing, junior Adam Wolfe was “Looking back on (Jo- by the CBC goaltender, but team, I knew that it was my re- big,” said head coach Joe Porter. get any high quality scoring intentionally fouled in the ly’s) injury now, the fact only two shots later Her- sponsibility to pull the next cou- “We matched up against Rock chances. box on a breakaway, earn- that he played most of a mann came up with yet ple guys through fast in order to Bridge, a top ten team, and came The game was dead- ing a penalty kick. Senior half with a broken jaw is in- another save, giving senior get our team in a good position up on top. It was a great day or locked until the last fif- Charles Neuwirth took the credible,” said Marshall. “It Ryan Taaffe the chance to and I think I did a good job of the program.” teen seconds, when SLUH penalty kick and buried it definitely motivated us even win the game. t h at .” Yesterday, the Jr. Bills went broke through on a prayer left side for the 1-0 SLUH more for this game.” “Prior to the shot I was Baker Pashea went out to to Jefferson Barracks to compete sent by senior Ryan Klos- lead. On Tuesday night, the a bit nervous, but after see- lead the sophomore race from in the MCC championship on a termann. Midfielder Kevin “(I was) a little ner- Jr. Bills took on CBC in a ing Pete make a huge save, the start and midway through rain soaked course. In the varsi- Stein played a through ball vous,” said Neuwirth. “But thriller in their first game all my nerves calmed,” said the race, he made the move to ty, the Jr. Bills secured their 16th at the top of the box which I felt pretty confident that without Joly. Starting off Taaffe. “I just tried to focus first which he held for the rest straight Conference Champion- allowed a narrow window I was going to put it in the slow in the first minutes of on striking the ball as clean- of the race. Sophomore Gra- ship with a perfect score of 15, for Klostermann to take his net.” the game, SLUH allowed ly as possible.” ham Sanfilippo came flying in while the JV and freshman races shot before getting knocked St. Mary’s wasn’t able to CBC a few chances on goal, Taafe buried his shot in behind Pashea, running one of were cancelled due to lightning. down by a defender. The get the ball past midfield for but all shots were shut the lower left hand corner, ball went right through the the last seven minutes, and down by Herrmann. The past the outstretched hands Mehlville keeper’s hands Peter Herrmann preserved two teams continued to test of the CBC keeper and the into the bottom left corner the shutout for his second each other’s defenses with SLUH bench swarmed him for the 1-0 lead. consecutive game in the no breakthroughs, and the near the corner flag. “I knew there wasn’t tournament. SLUH won its half ended in a tie, 0-0. “Great stuff from ev- much time left so I wanted own tournament, and goalie Coming quickly out eryone who shot for us and to make sure that I could Herrmann, Joly, Marshall, of halftime, SLUH domi- especially Pete in net,” said get something on goal,” and Klostermann all earned nated the first 15 minutes O’Connell. said Klostermann. “When a spot on the All-Tourna- of play, keeping possession Despite the loss of Joly, I looked up, I was pumped ment Team. and pressing towards CBC’s O’Connell is still optimistic to see the ball in the back of The championship did goal. Stein had a great op- about his team. the net.” come at a heavy cost, as Joly portunity to put the Jr. Bills “Man these guys just SLUH faced St. Mary’s will be out for the remain- ahead when the ball trickled keep finding ways to win,” in the final. In the first half der of the season. He had to his foot right outside the said O’Connell. “I don’t there was a lot of physical surgery yesterday to repair box. He skyed the ball just think Joly’s injury will hurt play from both sides, es- his jaw. His meals starting over the crossbar on SLUH’s us as much as it would other pecially from senior John from Friday include a liq- best scoring chance of the teams because I love our Marshall when he was in uid-based diet where every- night. depth and the new dimen- a tough matchup against thing he drinks is blended, With the game clock sion they bring.” the Mehlville winger. The including his breakfast of winding into single digits, The next game is to- result was a very stubborn eggs, bacon, and a protein sophomore Tyler Van Bree morrow against Eureka at matchup that would set up shake all blended. had a fantastic chance off home 10:00 a.m. to contin- a terrific second half even “It’s actually not as bad of yet another SLUH corner. ue their torrid streak. though the score was knot- as it sounds, believe it or Deflecting off of defenders art | Nick Koenig ted at zero. not,” said Joly. in the box, the ball came to October 11, 2019 SPORTS Prep News AMDG Volume 84, Issue 7 7 JV Swim makes strides at Lindbergh Hockey rolls through Kirkwood, Invite, establishes stronger strokes continues strong play in Top Hat

BY Jack Figge BY Julien Jensen REPORTER participates in, where at least 7:04.15 respectively, for their REPORTER The wait for the sec- offense was able to do any- five guys are standing behind first time swimming this ond goal didn’t take long thing, being shut down by he future stars of SLUH every lane yelling and scream- event. fter dominant victories as SLUH’s offense didn’t let the opposing squad’s de- Tswimming have been ing at the SLUH swimmer, en- “I think I can do better Aover Chaminade and up after the first goal. The fense every time. Every play hard at work this season de- couraging him to go faster. (at the 500),” said St. John. Vianney, St. Louis U. High Jr. Bills regained control was hard fought with both veloping their strokes, and “We have a really good “Near the middle I started to hockey kept rolling in the of the puck after the drop teams failing to gain an edge through the countless hours bunch of guys. A highlight for get fatigued and I just kept go- Top Hat Tournament with and pushed it into the Kirk- in the last two periods. of practice they have been able me has been the team spirit ing. Then I stopped and it was a victory over Kirkwood to wood zone. A few passes The atmosphere in the to build a strong sense of team and the social aspect,” said probably the best moment of punch a ticket to the quar- were made, then the puck game changed drastically unity on the JV squad. This Hill. “Everybody gets along my life.” terfinals to face Oakville. ended up on the stick of se- with about nine minutes left hard work and unity were on really well.” Veteran distance swim- SLUH played last nior Patrick Simoncic, who in the second period, when full display this past weekend This past weekend, the mers also saw significantThursday against Vianney, streamlined a terrific pass to a Kirkwood player was hit when the JV team competed JV team took part in the improvement in the 500 but it was Vianney’s JV team junior Mathew Warnecke, in the head by a big shoul- in the Lindbergh Invite. Lindbergh Invite competing free. Sophomore Alex Wentz instead of their varsity. The who didn’t waste his op- der, causing him to writhe This season, JV Coach against many of the top teams dropped 2.13 seconds and game went as it should have: portunity, saucing the puck around on the ice for a Rob Hill wanted to emphasize in the state and finishing sev- varsity swimmer freshman the Jr. Bills dominated the right into the 5-hole to give while. After that, Kirkwood the mechanics of each stroke. enth overall. Brendan Schroeder dropped whole game with unrelent- SLUH a 2-0 lead with 6 min- starting to lay some dirty “Everybody’s stroke, The meet started off with 12.27 seconds. ing offensive firepower and utes left in the first. hits on the Jr. Bills. from where we were dur- a strong showing from the “I was really pleased with rock steady defense. The The offense remained The increased intensity ing tryout week to now, the diving trio of sophomore Se- the group that did the 500,” JV Griffins did manage to unstoppable for the rest of carried into the third, be- ability of everybody to really bastian Lawrence and seniors said Hill. “For swimming it score in the first period, but the first but were unable to ing reinvigorated by each swim well and smooth has Gabe Manalang and Max for their first time ever it was were shut out for the rest of run up the score. hit that the teams took. improved so I’ve been really Manalang, as they placed first, very impressive.” the game, which ended with “We wanted to open the Amongst all the chaos on happy about that,” said Hill. second, and third, respec- Even though SLUH a final score of 8-1. game strongly, try and keep the ice, Jansky kept his cool Many of the JV swim- tively. placed seventh overall at the On Tuesday, SLUH was up the pace of play we’d had the whole game. The third mers have seen significant The swim meet started Lindbergh Invite, the meet back to playing varsity com- the first two games of the period was mostly unevent- time drops from time trials. off well with the two medley was deemed a success by petition, facing off against tournament. The whole first ful, with Kirkwood’s offense “I personally have im- relay teams finishing 11thcoaches and swimmers alike. Kirkwood in the final game period we had our foot on still getting shots on goal, proved really well,” said fresh- and 12th, scoring some early “I’m glad the JV had an of the round robin play in the gas, hoping to close the but Jansky extinguished man Brock Johnson. “So far I points for SLUH. opportunity to swim at an- the Top Hat Tournament. It game early,” said senior Jack whatever hope Kirkwood have been able to drop six sec- The 200 IM saw two other invitational this season,” was a rematch of the state Hazelton had to win the game by sav- onds from my 100 freestyle, swimmers achieving huge said varsity head coach Lind- semifinals last year, and SLUH’s defense in the ing every shot he faced. and I had never done a 100 time drops when sophomore sey Ehret. “It’s always good for tensions were still simmer- first had a cakewalk with “Once we got the 2-0 freestyle before.” Sam Zychinski dropped 2.40 this group to gain experience ing on the ice, seemingly their attack doing most of lead we kind of just sat back While the main focus of seconds and freshman Freddy swimming different eventsfrozen from the previous the damage, consequently and lost our edge, but the the JV swim team is to estab- Laux dropped 1.37 seconds. and see some good competi- games. eliminating production second period was a slap in lish strong strokes for each “I’m fairly happy with tion.” From the starting from Kirkwood’s offense. the face. We realized what swimmer, another important how the meet went,” said With less than half of drop, SLUH wasn’t going to However, the second period we needed to do to get it aspect for the season is devel- Zychinski. “I dropped a sig- the season left, the JV team’s pushed around and wasn’t was the start of a completely done and finished the game oping relationships within the nificant amount of time I took next focus is to dominate the going to be losing this game. different game. Kirkwood’s strongly,” said Jansky team and helping the fresh- part in so I’m overall happy JV MCC meet at the end of The Jr. Bills kept the puck defense seemingly woke The game ended with men adjust to SLUH. about it.” the season, where they hope on Kirkwood’s side of the from its slumber, reducing the Jr. Bills winning 2-0. “SLUH swimming has Two freshmen saw sig- to claim victory for SLUH for ice for the majority of the the effectiveness of the Jr. Jansky saved all 17 of the helped me to meet a lot of nificant improvement in the the sixth year in a row. first period, with Kirkwood Bills’ attack for the rest of shots put up against him, great new people and has 100 freestyle when David “We are going to have seemingly helpless in de- the game. This awakening which came mostly in the helped me to make many Hunt and Brock Johnson both another two to three weeks of fending the Jr. Bills attack. led to Kirkwood’s offense second and third periods. new friends and just make dropped two seconds off from hard training,” said Hill. “The With seven minutes getting a lot more opportu- SLUH hopes to keep my transition to SLUH easier,” their seed time. last two weeks we are going to left in the first, sophomore nities to put the puck at the their stellar play on defense said freshman Daniel Irvine. One of the most daunt- taper off before our champi- Ryan Spinner dished the back of the net. SLUH’s de- rolling into their next game, These friendships have ing races, the 500 freestyle, onship meet, which is where puck to senior Jack Hazel- fense wasn’t going to allow the quarterfinal of the Top helped the team form deep produced some of the most I hope people get some huge ton, who ripped the puck that, especially not senior Hat Tournament against bonds amongst each other astonishing outcomes of the time drops.” off the thigh of a Kirkwood goalie Cole Jansky. Oakville. and form a high sense of meet as freshmen Christo- defender and into the back The rest of the game unity. This unity is on full pher St. John and Matthew of the net, giving SLUH a was a battle, with hard hit display at each swim meet JV Sommers swam 6:56.16 and 1-0 lead. after hard hit. Neither team’s Strong defense holds off Vianney; passing offense shines (continued from page 5) took the ball untouched to Jones. “We played well, fense on their heels.” plex offense so we did a good for the challenge. ball correctly, and guys catch- the house. started out fast, but we went SLUH locked down Vi- job recognizing their plays “It’s Chaminade and the ing the ball, you’re going to On the first play of their through the motions to finish anney for most of the fourth and forced two fumbles. guys are really excited for have a good passing game.” next offensive drive, Han- the game.” quarter, only allowing one DonTavion Sullivan ripped that. All you have to do is say Vianney looked to the nah found Porter who, leap- Following their score, score with less than three the ball out of a Vianney wide ‘it’s Chaminade,’” said Jones. pass game to generate some ing over two defenders, came Vianney tried catch SLUH minutes left. receiver’s hands and kind “I think the guys are ready offense, as SLUH had shut down with the ball in the end off guard with an onside kick, Vianney’s homecom- of shattered their dreams of to play, they are a very good down the run over and over zone on a 36-yard bomb. The but failed to recover. SLUH, ing was not just for them, as winning homecoming, and team. It’s going to be a chal- again in the first half. While a two scores propelled the Jr. with strong field position, starting senior cornerback I think that summarized the lenge. It’s going to be a very 25-yard pass gave the Griffins Bills lead to 35-14, a score rushed three times in a row, Tay Wiley, who thought he game as a whole.” good team.” some offensive hope, before that held until the end of the each for 10-plus yards, and was not going to play for the SLUH plays Chaminade “I think that we’re confi- long they were again forced half. Hannah tiptoed the rock rest of the season due to a se- tonight at 7:00 at home, and dent, and definitely hyped up to punt. SLUH’s defense at SLUH was firing on all into the end zone on an op- vere injury, made his return. it’s apparent the team is ready for the game,” said Hannah. this point in the game looked cylinders to start the second tion play for another Jr. Bil- While Wiley was happy to be impenetrable, but it would half. Porter rushed for 73 liken touchdown. SLUH, now back, he’s got his mind set on not be the case. yards in SLUH’s first offensive firmly in front of the Griffins, Chaminade. After a failed drive by drive, and earned himself his did not need to score again to “It feels really good to the Jr. Bills, Vianney crawled second touchdown of the day take home the win, as Vian- be back. When I originally back into the game. Their with a 51-yard stretch run ney did not recover from the heard that I wasn’t going to be quarterback, putting the along the sideline. SLUH ex- 48-21 deficit. playing senior year, I set my- team on his back, displayed tended its lead to 41-14. “Some kids are getting self into more of a coaching some nasty moves for a 25- Vianney was not out of a lot more time now that we role,” said Wiley. “Last week yard scrambling touchdown, gas yet, as a six-play, 88-yard are six games in. That play- was my first chance to play right after completing a 20- drive put them one posses- ing time has definitely helped football, get some hits in, but yard pass to his receiver to set sion closer to closing SLUH’s their confidence,” said Han- this week is more important.” them up with the initial field lead. The Griffins sparked nah on the improvement Along with Wiley’s position. With 5:55 left in the the drive with a 33-yard rush of the offense. “I think that homecoming, the defense second, the score was 21-14. from their running back and our O-line is doing well, also found a return to form SLUH’s offense was on wrapped it up with a 33-yard and we’re calling good plays, following some rough perfor- fire for the remainder of the pass from their quarterback, keeping the defense on their mances this year. first half. Hannah notchedwhich set Vianney up on the toes, making sure they didn’t “The DBs really stepped another passing touchdown 1-yard line where the run- know what we were going to up, even though we started to Thompson, as an exquisite ning back punched the score call next. One big thing we off really slow,” said Wiley. pass just over the fingertips of in. SLUH was still up by three switched up was we upped “We knew who their key the Vianney defender found possessions, 41-21. our tempo so we were snap- player was and we did a good Thompson on a corner route “I think (the) one thing ping the ball earlier in the job of containing him. Vian- inside the red zone, where he we didn’t do is finish,” said game clock and kept the de- ney doesn’t run a very com- Junior Ike Thompson versus Vianney. photo | Jonel Olar Prep News OPOSSUM IN A TREE October 11, 2019 8 Volume 84, Issue 7 Calendar AMDG SLUHSERS: EPISODE 7 Friday, October 11 Regular Schedule AP Western Illinois University United States Naval Academy Snack—Mini Corn Dogs Lunch Special—Chinese Special 4:00PM Class of ’69 50th Reunion 7:00PM Varsity Football vs Chaminade Saturday, October 12 10:00AM Varsity Soccer 12:00PM B-Team Soccer 2:00PM JV Soccer STL United Varsity Sunday, October 13 CISL Speech Meet 11:00 AM Mother’s Club Card Party Monday, October 14 Exam Schedule 3:30PM B-Team Soccer @ Lindbergh 4:00PM Varsity Soccer vs Lindbergh 4:15PM Swimming and Diving vs Parkway Central Tuesday, October 15 Exam Schedule 11:30AM SLUH Night Practice 4:00PM JV Soccer @ De Smet Jesuit Wednesday, October 16 Exam Schedule PSAT Testing for Sophomores and Juniors Senior Project Site Visits Senior Advisor Freshman Retreat Training (Chapel) Thursday, October 17 Exam Schedule Billz II Men Voices of SLUH Mother Son Mass SLUH Night 4:15PM C-Team Soccer @ De Smet Jesuit Speeches and Brunch 5:00PM B-Team Soccer Gateway Legacy (JV2) 6:45PM JV Soccer Gateway Legacy (JV1) Prep News is working to Friday, October 18 No Classes The Mother Son Mass and Brunch 11:00AM Reunion Mass and Lunch classes of ’49, ’54 create a page on 4:30PM Swimming and Diving vs Parkway West and MICDS is on Sunday, Oct. 27 with the Mass 7:00PM Varsity Football @ Trinity Catholic student.sluh.org/prepnews Saturday, October 19 beginning at 10 a.m. Registrations are 8:30AM Cross Country/Borgia Invitational (V2,JV,C) with the transcripts of 9:15AM C-Team Soccer/CBC Tournament (John due by Thursday, Oct. 17, which will Burroughs) speeches from the Voices 10:00AM B-Team Soccer @ De Smet Jesuit be here before you know it! 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