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NOVEMBER-MARCH / / 2019-2020 / / ISSUE NO.2 Official News Publication of Archbishop Shaw High School 1000 Salesian Lane, Marrero, Louisiana 70072-2950
ON
EAGLE’S Wings
THE FUTURE STARTS TODAY, NOT TOMORROW
Archbishop Shaw
doesn’t just do
Homecoming, we
celebrate it.
Rev. Fr. Louis Molinelli, SDB
Memorial of the
Most Holy Name of
Mary
ERIC BUI Archbishop Gregory Aymond’s homily regarding Don Bosco’s influence on the young filled the hearts of Archbishop Shaw and Academy of Our Lady students alike.
In his homily, Fr. Lou narrated a remarkable For many high schools, Homecoming is a story about someone near and dear to him: dance. At Archbishop Shaw, this Sisterdecade Marys-long Victoria. tradition In school, has stayed young with Louis When Run, Friday jump, Night shout, Lights but Molinelligenerations was ofalways Archbishop terrified Shawof Sister families. Mary, butThe he week came before to understand the dance that brings her strict on demeanor made him a better man and a festivities, and students compete in grade Meando not More sin. better priest. level games for pride but, more importantly, spirit points. The week After the mass was over, Shaw and AOL culminates on Saturday with the annual MICHAEL FALCON introduced and recognized those leaders who Honorary Alumnus Tim Falcon was the first to Homecoming game and the naming of ERIC BUI announce the formation of Eagle Athletic representShaw’s Homecomingthe student body Court, as members composed of the of SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY MR. Studentthe previous Government. year’s queen and newly Facilities, L3C, whose missions was to “build ALEX RUTLEDGE first class athletic facilities at [Archbishop] crowned queen and maids. Shaw High School for the benefit of the — SEE PAGE 8 ArchbishopFor the past Shawtwo years and at Academy Archbishop of Shaw Our students of Shaw, Academy of Our Lady and Lady’sHigh School, annual the Battle ongoing of developmentsthe Birds brought of the the other Catholic schools on the West Bank.” theJoe two Zimmerman Salesian Stadium schools has together proved a taskonce From the inception of the venture, Rev. Louis againwith momefor a ntou day s of implications. prayer and Indeed, fun. The it might J. Molinelli, SDB and Principal Dr. Mark feastbe easy day to ofsay St. the John stadium Bosco is a completed was Williams were vital catalyst for the celebratedendeavor. Stands early andin the a grassy morning field with would both undertaking. On November 1, 2017, Molinelli schoolsobjectively coming constitute together a football to celebratestadium. A with was proud to proclaim “Today we break ahome formal stadium mass. has Every been ayear, dream Archbishop of Shaw’s ground for a new athletic facility which Gregorymen since Aymond the 1980s. celebrates the mass and gives a very inspiring homily to the continu es t he dream of St. John Bosco,
hundredsBut Eagle alumniin attendance. do not come He back made to Shaw, a point ArchbishopPeter Wynhoven.” John Shaw, and Monsignor ArchbishopStudent Government Shaw’s band moderator, provides Mr. a musicalBenjamin flare Russo thatbecause we are it is theeasy. disciples “We do it of because St. John we love toand the Student annual CouncilHomecoming moderator, Bonfire. Ms. Genia Roper —SEE PAGE 6 Bosco,Shaw,” andsaid Advisorit is up to theus Eagleto continue Athletic his introduce their respective officials. Shaw and AOL students compete in Facilities and Principal of Dalton Architects, legacy by caring for the young and less friendly outdoor games. fortunate.INC, John Dalton ‘92. SEE PAGE 6
IN THIS ISSUE…
WelcomeBattle of to the Birds FridayEagles Night soar Lights: in Bright and NewsSalesian from October the Leadership
2020 Brightersports, robotics Retreat!Vatican! On Eagle’s Wings PAGE 1
Campus Life NOV-MAR / / 19-20 / / NO.2
MODERATOR’S MESSAGE
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
'20: want Welcome, Nolan Cahill ’20 : “I will Tyler Nichol I St.off tillJohn tomorrow Bosco putsthe good it lightly: you “Docan notdo today.put always cherish…” You may not have a tomorrow.” to leave behind a legacy.
ERIC BUI Nolan’s aspirations include becoming a doctor after his undergraduate degree at Clearly, in quite a few respects, he is LSU. correct. Question:Question: What What is ishigher higher during during a graduation a graduation day- the number of high day- the number of high school graduates or school graduates or the overflow of tears MR. BRANDON SURRENCY The purpose of a newspaper is not only to the overflow of tears and laughter? MR. BRANDON SURRENCY inform or to provide analysis on subject and laughter? matters unbeknownst to the mass of Every May, about 90 students walk across the Nolan startedth at Archbishop Shaw as a 9th individuals who choose to read such a Everystage atMay, the Johnabout A. 90Alario students Event Center,walk grader. Before attending Shaw, Nolan publication. The worst prison is a closed acrossovercome the by stage their emotions.at the John Every A. memoryAlario attended Arden Cahill Academy. During heart, one that divulges into darkness Eventcemented Center, in the overcomehalls and classrooms by their of Nolan’s tenure at Shaw he was actively without seeing the love of all around itself. emotions.Archbishop Every Shaw Highmemory School cemented is left behi innd involved in both academics and athletics. In the turbulence of the times we live in, thefor futurehalls generationsand classrooms to one ofday Archbishop experience. Our staff has been hard at work with news publications fail to illuminate the ShawGraduation High isSchool a generally is left happy behind event, for with this new issue of On Eagle’s Wings! Academically, Nolan currently has a 4.4 world. futurethe sad generations undertones of to moving one day on and getting GPA and has scored a 27 on the ACT. He With the help of Ms. Judy Gardner, experience.over, onto a new, Graduation exciting journey.is a generally As the also serves as the school’s Vice President Onmaywe Eagle’s hopeonly be to Wings a showcasehigh willschool be morethenewspaper talent than that. and It happypaper salesman event, with Andy the Bernard sad undertones of The Office of That’s where I got familiar with people, where I written by a ragtag team of burnt out of the student body. Nolan is also an working prowess of these young movingyou'reonce put in on theit, “Iand good wish getting oldthere days wasover, before a wayonto you've to a know new, made friends,” continued the youngest Nichol. upperclassmen. But I promise, On Eagle’s officer in the following: Science Honors men, who put together a wonderful excitingactually leftjourney. them.” As the paper salesman Wings will be more than the world A ndy Bernard of The Office once put it, Society, Nationals Honors Society, Mu surrounding publication. it. “I wish there was a way to know you're Alpha Theta, and Ambassadors.
inThe the irony good of graduationold days before is that weyou've were kids Nichol’s plans for the future really reflects the Athletically, Nolan has played basketball, actuallyentering highleft them.”school just 4 years ago. The idea culture of Shaw as a whole, a school that prides football and track. He is this years team For too long, Archbishop Shaw High of accepting responsibility and entering herself on the mental, physical, and spiritual captain for the basketball team. Last year School has lacked a publication that truly adulthood was a distant thought, and it was development of her young men. Tyler speaks will ce lebrate those joys, failures, schoolhe was that named gives me the a chance defensive to play player baseball, of the encapsulates her spirit. On Eagle’s Wings scary. This was not the case for senior Tyler confidently of his future. “I want to go to a thatyear also and allows in February me to get ahe good was education,” honored heby Nichol; he hit the ground sprinting. remarks.the Westbank He looks Quarterback forward to a future Club, receivingin progressions, traditions of old and new, and the award for Outstanding Athlete for the of course, Don Bosco. “I wasn’t really nervous,” says the son of kinesiology.month of February.Nichol’s goals are not selfish; he alumni Kip Nichol ‘82 and the nephew of athletics and plans to pursue a career related to
than a monthly newsletter. It will be a love still wishes to be a fam ily man On Eagle’s Wings will be something more Elgin “Nick” Nichol ‘79. Nolan plans to attend LSU in the fall and ut and give back to majoring in Biology. Upon finishing his letter to everything we love abo The “legacy” student has been a cornerstone his extended family on the West Bank. last 4 years and was named a captain of the undergraduate degree he plans on don’t Archbishop Shaw. Our Shaw family will of Shaw’s football and baseball program the over it, laugh about it, and be proud of it. football team for the fall season. “I’d say the know Still,attending there exactly is LSU indecisionwhat MedicalI want in to his Schooldo; plans. there’s. “I still a call it ours. Let’s cry about it, share a meal lot of the world for me to discover. Schools,
“Shaw is a one of a kind place with one of thing that really took away the nerves was a kind people. There is no place on earth For the reader who painfully read through training camp and summer sessions in 8th college applications, things like that- maybe my that I would have rather spent my high Editorsmy presumptuousEric, Tyler, and Camden metaphorical participa temess in a thoughtof an - grade with my coaches. backup plans will become what I fall in love provoking conversation about the state of news media in school years. The school helped me introduction, from the bottom of my Don 2020. with.”develop, not only my education, but Bosco and JPII shaped heart, I owe you my physically and more importantly spiritually. sincerest gratitude. But whatever Nichol resolves to do, there is a Our young men have every reason themeAt Shaw, throughout fellow the students, encounters teachers, people have and administration really do care about you and Onto bebehalf proud of Ms. of Judythemselves. Gardner, Mr. Alex with him. He wants to do something in the want you to succeed in school and in life. I Rutledge,I know Ithe am. editors, and the entire world, leave a legacy behind, and have enough will always cherish my Shaw peers, Publications staff, let us carry you on time to enjoy it all with family and friends. teachers, coaches, and memories. eagle's wings, enlightening your today and Nolan Cahill dons #23, a number he has look“IChoosing want at mekids and towho go think come to Shaw‘Hey, to Shaw wasthat's inthe the the best guy future I want to your tomorrow. Welcome, but this is not a worn for 4 years on Shaw’s basketball todecision be like.’ ThatI have would made make in my my young time here life.” goodbye. team. worth it. It really would.”
Nichol dons the #98 on the football field, while avoiding a St. Augustine
defender.
Truly,
Alexander Rutledge, ASHS Class of ‘09
Moderator
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New Faces
New Kids on the Block
Throughout the entire school year,
stay tuned for two new interviews Special Contributions by with new students every issue! NICHOLAS GAUTHREAUX TYLER NICHOL ERIC BUI CAMDEN STAHL
Toweringth evergreensth help provide the scenery 8 Grader8 Grader George Jerome Sartor’s Positive for a building that has lived through bygone There is irony in attending Shaw as an 8th eras. Outlook The lukewarmStewart’s morning le ndsHigh itself toHopes a grader. The previous year for these students was sun blocked out by wispy clouds in the greyish New students listen, as Mr. Marchese welcomes blue sky. Despite the plainness of the early the class of 2024 to their orientation. a giddy time. They were the oldest kids in their August morning, butterflies soar not through the middle schools, and they had the most privileges. However, once the second week of sky but in the stomach of new high school For young a journey August rolls around, it is often demoralizing to
arrivals. these men, new has begun. find that they have dropped to the bottom of the It is the first day of school for over 70 8th grade The first weekthings of theircome. experience is often the barrel. Yet, it is notdisheartening the intention environmentof Archbishop for students at Archbishop Shaw High School. start of to Questions arise when newShaw students. to create Rather, a it seems as if the culture
new students decide who to sit with at lunch, of Shaw is truly making an impact on these What is that misty stuff? Will it be this dewy every morning? what friend group to join, and inevitably how young men’s lives. much time is left to cram in assignments. Yes, it will. As the new school year lands on these 8th A common misconception about high school is graders, a new story in the book of Archbishop that every man (boy) is for himself. Indeed, Shaw is being written. For some students, the teachers and administrators expect a level of Fr. Lou addresses themorning 8th graders dew during was their unbearable, first week atand their high independence. Gone are the days of holding Shaw. school experience got off on the wrong note. hands. Grades finally count for something. But the future of this new graduating class Teachers stop reminding students to do seems bright. With the help of upperclassmen assignments; finally, the onus is on them. And George Sartor’s time at Shaw so far has been very and embracing teachers alike, it will be a flash that thought is scary. Even some senior students in the pan before the class of 2024 leaves its pleasant for the young man. “My first weekthink the at idea Shaw of taking ownership is scary and Ryanlegacy Scheuermann behind. is was fun,” he says. “I made some new stillfriends, very novel. too.” A graduate from Immaculate Conception School, he fitting in just fine
chose to attend the school with his friends and with
Azariahthe support Daniel of his family. His favorite class is P.E., Kaiden Fury
where he can “ball out” with his friends. We hope he has a great time and graduates as a proud Shaw
alumnus!
Br. Ronald Chacua engages his 8th grade class in a
discussion.
Kaiden attended Visitation of Our Lady before coming to “I like it better at Shaw,” 8th grader Azariah Daniel said. “I ArchbishopRyan Shaw. Scheuermann He tells of how interactivewas excited teachers to werestart his first feel like I have more freedom.” at Visitationweek of Ourat ShawLady School as an and eighth how the grader. classes at His year is going
Shaw madewell. it anHe easy has transition. enjoyed For it most and kids, is excitedthat is very for the rest of Daniel, during his second week of school, tells us that the important. Knowing that teachers show up for more than seniors have been nothing but helpful. “I expected a lot of the year. He likes his classes and his teachers so attendsjust a paycheck practice iswith “awesome.” the track teamA track daily. athlete at VOL, he bullying, but there is none,” said the Our Lady of Perpetual far. He joined the cross-country team his first week other,Help School and some graduate. of the seniors“Everyone have is prettyasked niceme if to I wantedeach to here and is looking forward to competing as a sign up for clubs.” He recounts that the campus was quite runner for Shaw. He said that everyone has been “The best part about Shaw compared to VOL is how differentgenuinely but welcoming nice the and environment brotherly is,” tosaid him Fury., and “In he is confusing to him upon his arrival. Throughout his first few high school,making it’s a lotslot more of lenient.new friends. Being treated “Shaw as an is adult a great place,” days of school, seniors helped him to navigate through his thatis what Coach hemakes Chadsaid. Shaw Boyd great.” is his Afavorite popular teacher. trend, KaidenCoach Chadnoted new block schedule. lets the students interact amongst themselves and work at
the same time, creating a fuller classroom experience. Even when pressed, Danial could not recount a negative experience so far. “I like the classrooms because they are clean,” he continued. “My favorite teacher so far is Coach Chad [Boyd], because he makes his students feel chill and “Hopefully, my time at Shaw can help me reach some of welcome,” explained Daniel. Both socially and in the my dreams.” classroom, Danial gives off a feeling that he is getting more comfortable in his new “home.” PAGE 5 PAGE 5 NOV-MAR / / 19-20 / / NO.2 Campus Life
STORY OF THE ISSUE: FRIDAYBATTLE NIGHT OF THE LIGHTS BIRDS
Run, Jump, Shout: Archbishop Shaw and the
When Friday Night Lights Mean More Academy of Our Lady Celebrate Annual Battle of the Birds
MICHAEL FALCON Special Contributions by
MR. RUTLEDGE
—from PAGE 1
AA year’s year’s time time proved proved effective effective for for the the group. group. Phase Phase 1, 2,1, and2, and 3 all 3 all developedSt. John sufficiently Bosco in time once for the famously 2018 home opener. said: The “Run, stadium, developed sufficiently in time for the 2018 home opener. The forstadium,jump, all intents for and, andall intents purposes, play, and waspurposes, but done. do Forwas not the done. first sin.” Fortime the ever, first time Archbishopever, Archbishop Shaw had Shaw a st hadadium a stadium to call home. to call The home. school The became school the November 1, 2017’s groundbreaking marked the first first Catholic High School in New Orleans to boast a stadium on her steps towards a new era at Archbishop Shaw. became the first Catholic High School in New Orleans to boast a campus.Following Rugby those matches, instructions, philanthropic the events, young and men of course,of Shaw football and stadiumyoung on women her campus. of AOL Rugby joined matches, together philanthropic in a series events, of and gamesof course, could football be held games at the couldstadium, be christenedheld at the in stadium, honor of christened legendary competitive games. Each grade went against each other in “When we did build the stadium, John [Dalton] and I put a huge amount Newin honor Orleans of legendary Catholic LeagueNew Orleans coach CatholicJoe Zimmerman League incoach 2019. Joe games that tested their faith and endurance. of emphasis on our boys staying at school. They should have mass at Zimmerman in 2019. It has been a grand time at Archbishop Shaw. The stadium marked the school and be able to have a meal. After all, they’re our kids.” Although the boys and girls were fighting for the Battle of the reinvigorationIt has been a grandof Shaw’s time “golden at Archbishop days,” pronouncedShaw. The stadiummaritime marked pilot “When we did build the stadium, John [Dalton] and I put a huge amount Birds trophy, there was a clear indication of friendship and Dalton reemphasized, “Once you see a need for something, you do Jasonthe reinvigoration Brown ‘92. of Shaw’s “golden days,” pronounced maritime of emphasis on our boys s taying at school. They should have mass at hospitality throughout the day. something.school and beIt’s able long to overdue, have a meal. a stadium After with all, lights.”they’re our kids.” pilot Jason Brown ‘92.So, what was missing?
On their home turf, Shaw came away with a victory, edging Thus, Dalton Phasereemphasized, 4 commenced “Once you see “Friday a need forNight something, Lights.” you do Soout what our sisterwas missing? school. After last year’s defeat, it was well- long overdue, stadium with a If you have ever seen an episode of Friday Night Lights , you’d know something. It’s lights.” whatdeserved. I’m talking about,” Brown told the L3C Board of Advisors, The alumni group, spearheading efforts to reinvigorate a culture lost to 4 If you have ever seen an episode of Friday Night Lights, you’d the days of old, refuses to stop. composed of notable alumni, parents, and the likeness of Shaw greats. knowAt the what end I’m of talking the day, about,” we areBrown all toldpart the of L3Ca Salesian Board of family , Thus, Phase commenced “Friday Night Lights.” Indeed,Advisors, Archbishop composed Shaw of notable has never alumni, had aparents, Frida and the likeness of TheShaw alumni and AOL group, students spearheading dine on pizza efforts before to the reinvigorate day’s festivities. a culture lost to and we continue to honor the Salesian traditions of St. John In many ways, however, Shaw is not revisiting or even trying to Shaw greats. y Night Lights culture. Bosco. emulatethe days theof old, “good refuses old days.”to stop. After all, “‘Used 2 Bees’ don’t make “It’s something you want to be a part of. It’s what high school football honey,”Moments Dalton after the jokes. announcement of Shaw’s Battle of the Bird win, Shaw students is,” continued the alumnus. Indeed, Archbishop Shaw has never had a Friday NIght Lights were hardly able to contain their excitement. culture. “It’s something you want to be a part of. It’s what high In many ways, however, Shaw is not revisiting or even trying to emulate The erection of four light towers means more than allowing the Eagles Brownschool and football Dalton is,” perhaps continued take the it personally, alumnus. as do much of the alumni the “good old days.” After all, “‘Used 2 Bees’ don’t make honey,”
who decided they wanted to contribute to something bigger than to Dalton play nightjokes. games. For Archbishop Shaw, this is the continuation of the beginning. It’s the culmination of alumni and supporters falling in themselves.Brown and Dalton perhaps takes it personally, as do much of the love with the school. And the school goes beyond its academic and alumni who decided they wanted to contribute to something bigger The erection of four light towers means more than allowing the Eagles athletic function. It starts to become family. Archbishop Shaw, in the Steventhan themselves. Carter, posthumously part of the graduating class of 1992, was to play night games. For Archbishop Shaw, this is the continuation of grit and attitude of the West Bank, becomes a facet of the faith and killed in a horrific car accident upon traveling to the Louisiana the beginning. It’s the culmination of alumni and supporters falling in family. Superdome before the district championship versus Jesuit. Steven Carter, posthumously part of the graduating class of 1992, love with the school. And the school goes beyond its academic and was killed in a horrific car accident upon traveling to the Louisiana athletic function. It starts to become family. Archbishop Shaw, in the Dalton emphasized “how unique it is to be at the start.” TheSuperdome 1991 football before season the district was memorable, championship to say versus the least. Jesuit. The Eagles grit and attitude of the West Bank, becomes a facet of the faith and made the transition to 5A, winning an unprecedented 20 straight district family. “We can keep our kids at home. It’s more than football. These kids are a games.The 1991 football season was memorable, to say the least. The part of our family. They’re my sons and brothers. To me, lights allow Eagles made the transition to 5A, winning an unprecedented 20 Dalton emphasized “how unique it is to be at the start.” kids to run around, kind of how Don Bosco talked about kids in his Butstraight before district the district games. championship, news of Carter’s death oratory.” overwhelmed the team more than any game could. The team would rally are a “We can keep our kids at home. It’s more than football. These kids inBut Carter’s before memory, the district defeating championship, the Jesuit news Blue of Jays Carter’s in an deathimpassioned part of our family. They’re my sons and brothers. To me, lights allow win to claim their 4th consecutive Catholic League title. “It’skids a to real run miraclearound, wekind could of how even Don rent Bosco lights. talked Eventually, about kids we in want his to overwhelmed the team more than any game could. The team own them permanently, so they can really stand the halls of Shaw would rally in Carter’s memory, defeating the Jesuit Blue Jays in oratory.” Fr. Lou consecrates the Eucharist in the presence of his Salesian brothers. forever,” he hopes. Thean impassionednews sullied anwin otherwise to claim theirgreat 4th season. consecutive “I never Catholic want history League to repeattitle. itself,” said Brown. “I always ask ‘what if we didn’t leave.’ “It’s a real miracle we could even rent lights. Eventually, we want to Steven was the best. We won it for Steven, but that didn’t heal the “We own want them this permanently, to be more so than they just can a really stadium. stand We’re the hallspredicting of Shaw an endeavor like this can help kids come here and succeed academically wounds.”But the news sullied an otherwise great season. “I never want forever,” he hopes. first and to be proud of their athletic abilities. Maybe they’ll experience history to repeat itself,” said Brown. “I always ask ‘what if we “If we never left campus, if we had kept our kids home, he’d still be the love of Don Bosco while they’re at it.” didn’t leave.’ Steven was the best. We won it for Steven, but that “We want this to be more than just a stadium. We’re predicting an here with us. God would have had to wait a little longer.” endeavor like this can help kids come here and succeed academically didn’t heal the wounds.” Settling, even the idea of settling, is not in the picture, or even the first and to be proud of their athletic abilities. Maybe they’ll experience vernacular, of relentless alumni as Dalton and Brown display. They are For Mr. Jason Brown, he wants every son of Shaw to have a home the love of Don Bosco while they’re at it.” “If we never left campus, if we had kept our kids home, he’d stewards for a better Shaw, the impetus for a new culture with all the where safety is not a compromise. For Brown, history repeating itself is still be here with us. God would have had to wait a little history of 57 years. anlonger.” unsettling notion. In the Bosconian and Salesian sense, as a parent, Settling, even the idea of settling, is not in the picture, or even the Brown never wants the same to happen to any other child, God forbid vernacular, of relentless alumni as Dalton and Brown display. They are “It’s like St. John Bosco’s looking over us.” hisFor own Mr. son.Jason Brown, he wants every son of Shaw to have a home stewards for a better Shaw, the impetus for a new culture with all the where safety is not a compromise. For Brown, history repeating history of 57 years. itself is an unsettling notion. In the Bosconian and Salesian sense, as a parent, Brown never wants the same to happen to any other “It’s like St. John Bosco looking over us.”| child, God forbid his own son.
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Eaglemania RisingA Great from Finish the flames to Eaglemania of a disappointing puts Seniorsseason, Archbishop on Top Shaw football shows promise as they pull off 19-6 win during annual Jamboree, giving fans hope of a great season LEONEL CASTRO
Eric Bui
For fans of the Archbishop Shaw football program, perhaps the idea of celebration was sweet, long deserved, and vital, both for their own sanity and for the ego of their football team. Indeed, last year's christening of the new stadium was welcomed by a sweet 23-3 housewarming, only to be followed by a season plagued with injuries and underachievement. Yet, evenDodgeball when was evaluating exciting and a losing a high recordpoint for the acrossafternoon. district play, it is difficult to point fingers to any one person or even the team itself, and thus, fans should not. A second year head FS Dorian Lewis, QB Tyler Nichol, and WR Jace Weileman were coach, a new system with new coordinators, and After a week of festivities during Spirit Week, Shaw students gathered in all named captains of the 2019-20 Archbishop Shaw football team. a young team running said system all contribute the gym in an epic showdown for the Spirit Stick. After the intense to what was one of the most respectable 2-8 challenges between Archbishop Shaw and Academy of Our Lady and a overarching much last season defense, accounting 7 turnovers, may seasons in Catholic League history. The victorytheme at Battle for of theof Birds, it was timeThe to decide the true championsfor of has been setting a new culture, projecting what have been the story of the game. But that is not Shaw. The entire student body had a selection of students for every Exhibition games matter little for many high could be. This season, this new season, serves to discount the catalyst caused by an offense game to gather spirit points which tallied up to the overall winner. The school football teams. Yet, for the 2019-2020 as an evaluation of the new Anchor Down that exploded during the first few plays of the Archbishop Shaw football team, small steps mantra andgames mentality. included dodgeball, tug-a-war,game. gotcha’, Senior and receiver a wheelbarrow Jace Weileman race. caught build the foundation for something greater than After the final game, everyone was eagerthree passes to hear from the quarterback results. Tyler Nichol a single game; it begins the reconstruction of a But for senior defensive back and team captain during the first drive of the game, capping off in once great team. It’s the first night for Friday Dorian Lewis,With this a season reputation is more of thanwinning a the Spirita Weileman Stick annually, touchdown which catch. is garnered The connec tion was instant, and their chemistry showed night football in over 30 years. culture setter.by yearConsider long it pointshis redemption from the tour. food drive, dress downs, and Battle of the And he is having in a place he can finally call untapped potential. Nichol showed promise in Birds, the Seniors of 2020 came out on top! The Juniors and Rome was not built in a day. But bricks were home: the Joe Zimmerman Stadium under the pocket, throwing 2 touchdown passes and Sophomores won a close 2nd place in a tie, the 8th graders placed 3rd laid out every working hour. And architects did Friday night lights. showing poise and control behind a revitalized Senior Joshua Robles and his ukulele. not conceptualize the city’s stunning artwork in followed by the freshman class, bringingoffensive in the line. rear! a few days. The phoenix always rises again; it is Lewis, after being sidelined by a brutal torn just a matter of time. meniscus lastEaglemania season, had was a keen a success eye for andthe will Amongstcontinue otherto be notable one of performances,the greatest kicker ball on Friday. The free safety put on a show Shaw traditions. Somewhat begrudgingly,Dawson congratulations Donahue solidified to athe new seniors! kickin g for a packed stadium, supported by a crowded game, going 1-of-2 on field goal attempts and
student section and cheerleaders. Lewis made connected on both of his extra-point attempts. the life of the Rebel quarterback absolutely Angelo Dulce and Clint Langford made up a miserable, and the lockdown of the Riverdale tandem of running backs that helped the Eagles Archbishop Shawreceiving Community core was made even pulls more resounding together, complement raises a disruptive over defense and consistent by his two interceptions. Setting the tone for a passing game. 14,000 cans for Thanksgiving19-6 victory over the Riverdale Canned Rebels, the Food Drive! Donations will help feed thecaptain hungry. set the groundwork Great for thejob, total Eagles! Archbishop Shaw winning this year is deconstruction of the rival offense. contingent on this kind of play. But these types of performances start at the top, particularly “It was hard watching my seniors struggle Head Coach Tommy Connors. Despite the win, Dorian “D-Lew” Lewis rallied the Shaw while I was on the sideline injured,” said Connors spoke to his team in a dissatisfied defense, racking up an interception in both Lewis. “This one was for my [last year’s] manner, in an effort to keep the boys halves of the game. seniors.” This game meant a lot to Lewis. The level-headed and humble. only force that has ever prevented him from
performing has been injury. The evidence? No “It’s just a preseason game. I’m not impressed,” receiver could stop him Friday. said a composed Connors. The post - game speech is perhaps the biggest indicator of his “Lewis Island” was made even more prominent coaching style; Connors looks to the next play by the performance of the rest of Shaw’s rising and the next snap and next game, rather than
secondary. Junior safeties Dawson Guidry and becoming too brash and overly confident about Sophomore Michael Newton both took shots at dubs. In order for this team to succeed and for a the ball, snagging an interception each. culture, the team has to be as mentally adamant as much as it is physically dominant.
This game may mean little to mostThis. It people.reinvigorated game may For mean a new little team, to not most people. For this team and Connors and company, however, thisunaffected team and but Connors wiser and and stronger company, from however, the On Jamboree night, it may very well it is a stone in the cornerstone of the have been the intercession of St. John Colosseum. It reinvigorated a new team, not Bosco and St. Dominic Savio who led unaffected but wiser and stronger from the O the Eagles to victory. ashes of its shortcomings. And at night, fans and foes alike are happy to cheerThe under Phoenix the may not ever resurrect, but the radiance of the new lights. Eagle is starting to fan her flames.
The Phoenix may not ever resurrect, but the Eagle is starting to fan her flames. PAGE 7 NOV-MAR / / 19-20 / / NO.2 Campus Life
Homecoming
It’s official: Archbishop ShawArchbishop football fans haveShaw something doesn’t justto look do forward to on Friday nights after a 51-20 outingHomecoming, against L.W. SheHiggins celebrates Hurricanes it.
ERICERIC BUI BUI The unsung hero of the night, however, was senior offensive lineman It was not just the lights that lit up the stadium in its sophomore Joshua Ballay. Through the battle that was offensive line play that night,
—season;from PAGE the real 1 stars of the show were right in front of a packed Ballay made his presence known and pushed through every play. stadium, literally highlighted by a student section dressed in neon. Marking the inauguration of a new tradition at Archbishop Shaw, rather than visit the Don Bosco statue on the fountain, the Eagles made their among the hundreds of fans chanting “Anchor, For many high schools, Homecoming is a dance. At way to the anchor located near the entrance of the stadium. “Win or lose, DOWN!” But the precedent set during last ByArchbishop the end of the Shaw, first quarter, this decade the prevailings-long tradition has stayed with this is where we’ll be,” said a hearty Coach Connors, who was more
generations of Archbishop Shaw families. Theweek’s week jamboree before against the willingRiverdale to give Rebels his team praise after winning two consecutive games. the dance brings on festivities, and students competerubbed off in into the first officialThe game tonality of the of his postgame speech may not have been delivered with grade level games for pride but, more importantly,2019 season. spirit Within the first contentment,few plays of the and it sure did not mention a word of complacency. Still, points. The week culminates on Saturday withgame, the annualsafety Dorian Lewis setafter the gettingopposition into the offense last week about capitalizing on the Homecoming game and the naming of Shaw’sablaze. Homecoming By the time everyone defense’sin the stands turnovers, Connors proclaimed “the offense showed up this Court, composed of the previous year’s queenblinked, and newly it was 20-0 by the endweek.” of the The Under1st whole the management team, after of the Mr. grind Russo, of the getting bonfire ready never for the season, crowned queen and maids. quarter. For supporters of L.W.seemed Higgins, failsdue to itfor feltdisappoint. praise. The Marking kicking the game, inauguration led by Dawson of a new Donahue tradition who at thus, fans should not. A second year head like a hurricane had struck theconnected field. on a field goalArchbishop and six extra Shaw, points, rather received than visitrecognition, the Don as coach,Homecoming a new system brought with new spirited coordinators, fun and and a gr eat, faithful time. did line play. Bosco statue on the fountain, the Eagles made It wasAn notexplosive just the offense lights thatand lita defenseup the stadium that turns on its engine, hits a Fromyoung theteam “Cupid running Shuffle” said system to Drake’s all contribute cultural phenomenon For the defense, shutting up the Hurricane’s their way to the anchor located near the in itsignite, sophomore and goes season; full throttle. the real stars of the offense was a formality. For everything the to“God’s what was Plan,” one of Shaw the most students respectable and their2-8 dates spent well over Connors was proud of oneentrance senior ofin theparticular, stadium. Joshua “Win orBallay, lose, for this is seasonsshowthree were hours in Catholicright on in frontthe League dance of a history.packed floor. stadium, It was a memorable secondary way did to during last week’s outing, the in neon. “showing up on every playwhere of the we’ll game be,” and said just a being hearty a leader Coach as Connors, a literallyThat highlighted is what it took by a forstudent a rout section of the L.W.dressed Higgins defensive Hurricanes line Friday more than compensated. The honor a long-standing tradition. who was more willing to give his team praise evening, as the Eagles exploded for 51 points and secondary held the Canes was, tocomparatively, senior quiet. on Despite this team .” After the game, Miles and Ballay commenced a new tradition, standing alongsideafter winning the anchor.two consecutive games. The just 20. interceptions by Lewis and safety Dawson Of course, under the spectacular but always questionable tonality of his postgame speech may not have An explosive offense and a defense that turns supervision of Chemistry teacher and Director of Student been delivered with contentment, and it sure did on itsBy engine, the end hits of the ignite, first and quarter, goes the full prevailingthrottle. feeling was that the Activities, Mr. Ben Russo, the annual bonfire Guidrywas “lit.” and As a lockdownpart not mention a game was, in essence, over among the hundreds of fans chanting of tradition, the accompaniment of the Shaw band,performanceBut for thesenior “Gem by defensive safety back and team captain during the first drive of the game, capping off in “Anchor, DOWN!” But the precedent set during last week’s jamboree Thatof the is what Westbank” it took for led a routby band of the director L.W. Mr. GuyMikeDorian Wood, Newton, Lewis, did thethisnot real season story is ofmore the thangame a was a against the Riverdale Rebels rubbed off into the first official game of Higginsdisappoint. Hurricanes Football Friday players evening, and as cheerleader,the lineculture joined play, setter. by led by Consider a maestro it his slew redemption of calls from tour. Canesthe to2019 just season.20. Within the first few plays of the game, safety Dorian Eagleslifelong exploded Eagles, for embraced51 points and as held wood the pellets burnedlinebackerAnd he under is havingcoach the Louin a Valdinplace he and can Head finally Coach call
RomenightLewis was sky, set not andthe built opposition a Shawin a day. traditionablaze. But bricks By sparked the were time prideeveryoneTommy in the in the heartsConnors. stands of No player was louder than home: the Joe Zimmerman Stadium under complacency. Still, after blinked, it was 20-0 by the end of the 1st quarter. For supporters of word o f laidall outpresent every andworking former hour. Eagles. And architects did juniorFriday defensive night lights. lineman Baron Miles, racking showing poise and control behind a revitalized L.W. Higgins, it felt like a hurricane had struck the field. getting into the offense last week about not conceptualize the city’s stunning artwork in up 11 tackles and 4 sacks, constantly offensiveconnectedcapitalizing line. on on a the field defense’s goal and turnovers, six extra points, Connors a few days. The phoenix always rises again; it is Lewis,pressuring after abeing deconstructed sidelined byHiggins a brutal passing torn received recognition, as did line play. Connors For the defense, shutting up the Hurricane’s offense was a formality. gameHomecoming that was already attendees gettingproclaimed “jiggy” with “the it. offense showed up this week.” just a matter of time. deconstructedgame.meniscus The last defensive aseason, passing line had were a keen perhaps eye thefor the AmongstwasThe proudwhole other ofteam, one notable aftersenior the performances, in grindparticular, of getting Joshua kicker ready For everything the secondary did during last week’s outing, the apprehensivemost intimidating of Shaw’s group ofsecondary. the night Afterand Dawsonfor the season, Donahue seemed solidified due a for new praise. kickin The g defensive line more than compensated. The secondary was, Ballay, for “showing up on every play of the failing to pass successfully, the Hurricanes game,game goingand just 1- ofbeing-2 on a fieldleader goal as attemptsa senior on and this comparatively, quiet. Despite interceptions by Lewis and safety attempted to run the ball, only to be met by a connectedteam.” After on theboth game, of his Miles extra -andpoint Ballay attempts. Dawson Guidry and a lockdown performance by safety Mike Speciallinebacking congratulations core led by Ardell Reed, to setting the followingAngelocommenced Dulce aand new Clint tradition, Langford standing made alongside up a Newton, the real story of the game was line play, led by a maestro kicking game, led by Dawson Donahue who the tone for the night. tandemthe anchor. of running backs that helped the Eagles slew of calls from linebacker coach Lou Valdinyoung and Head women Coach of the Academy of Our Lady! Tommy Connors. No player was louder than juniorTheby defensivehis exclamation two interceptions. lineman point came Setting when the a tone for a passing game.
Baron Miles, racking up 11 tackles and 4 2019sacks, Homecomingconstantlyhistorically19-6 victory press deliberate overuring theQueen offense,Riverdale Hannah slammed Rebels, Marquethethe gas a deconstructed Higgins passing game . The defensive line play were Archbishop Shaw winning this year is 2019 Maidpedal.captain Thoughof set Honor the measured, groundwork Lindsey the for Eagles Nguyenthe total took to the perhaps the most intimidating group of theSenior night anddeconstruction M deconstructedaid Chloe of Benoitathe rival offense. contingent on this kind of play. But these types passing game that was already apprehensive of Shaw’s secondary. Head Coach Tommyof performances Connors with his start team at afterthe top,the victory. particularly After failing to pass successfully, the HurricanesSenior attempted Maid Corinne to run the Frisella “It was hard watching my seniors struggle Head Coach Tommy Connors. Despite the win, ball, only to be met by a linebacking coreJunior led by Ardell Maid Reed, Cameron setting Haydel And les hot streak while I was on the sideline injured,” said Connorsfor spokethe Eag to histo team continue in a dissatisfied their the tone for the night. Sophomore Maid Madeline Melling heading into Belle Chasse and the rest of their Lewis. “This one was for my [last year’s] manner, in an effort to keep the boys season, this is precisely what the Eagles need to Freshmanseniors.” Maid This Camryn game meant Orgeron a lot to Lewis. The The exclamation point came when a historically deliberate offense, do: Show up. If the rest of the season occurs at Pre-Freshmanaironly as force quarterback that Maid has TylerMorganever preventedNichol Nolan delivered him from slammed the gas pedal. Though measured, the Eagles took to the air this pace, with this level of electricity, the new touchdownperforming strikeshas been to receivers injury. The Jace evidence? Weileman No as quarterback Tyler Nichol delivered touchdown strikes to receivers stadium lights may not be necessary. offensiveandreceiver Mike could lineWilliams. play stop that Evidenthim night, Friday. from Ballay the made previous his Jace Weileman and Mike Williams. Evident from the previous two presencetwo outings, known the Nicholand pushed-Weileman through connection every outings, the Nichol-Weileman connection is real andplay.is real something and something to to pay close attention to pay close attention to as the season endures. as the season endures. The unsung hero of the by the performance of the rest of Shaw’s rising and the next snap and next game, rather than night, however, was seniobecoming too brash and overly confident about r of Chargers Sweep Flag Football at Westbank culture, the team has to be as mentally adamant as much as it is physically dominant.
Championships!
This game may mean little to most people. For Immaculate Conception School won both the Junior and Senior games! this team and Connors and company, however, Congratulations to all the teams who competed in the Westbank Championship! Visitation of Our Lady School competed hard and took 2nd in the Junior division. St. Cletus Catholic School played hard and took 2nd in the Senior division!
Good luck to all the teams that will be competing in the City Championships! Geaux
Westbank!
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Sports
FNF vs. Belle Chasse ends in Senior Tyler Nichol ’20 to continue a 28-14 defeat promising athletic career at Coppin RODNEY BROWN State University
Late, Eagles Prevail over the Buccaneers 23-20
TYLER NICHOL
The Eagles returned to their old stomping grounds on Friday night to face off against the The Shaw offense listens intensely as
home standing Buccaneers of West Jeff High Coaches Chad Boyd and Ron Fontenot Under the bright lights at Joe Z Stadium, the prepare for West Jeff. School. The Buccaneers were looking to get in Eagles faced their West Bank rivals, the Belle the win column for the first time of the season, Chasse Cardinals. For two quarters, the Eagles and the Eagles aimed to get back on track after a found their stride, playing up to speed and with heart-wrenching loss to Belle Chasse. The sun more firepower than the Cardinals. Although set in the western sky, and the game began with the game was tied 14-14 at half-time, the the Eagles getting the ball first. The Nichols and the Shaw baseball team. Kip and Joy Nichol proudly watch as their son commits to Coppin State to Eaglescontinue momentum his baseball going and into academic the second careers. half of the game. The Eagle offense would get off to a slow start; But during the 3rd quarter, the Cardinals however, the defense dominated and kept the started to overcome the mistakes made in the Eagles in control for most of the night. The Eagle defensive charge was led by DE/LB first half of the game. Their defense was Archbishop ShawBaron Miles Cheerleading and Safety Dorian Lewis. is Thea UCA Game Day putting more pressure on the Eagles Eagle rushing attack was neutralized by a stout quarterback, Tyler Nichol. Without time for National Champion! Buccaneer defensive front. The rushing game patience, Nichol was dropping into the pocket would prevail with a three yard touchdown run with no time to throw. Going into the 4th, the by Angelo Dolce. Coming after a field goal by Eagles found themselves down 20-14, the first Dawson Donahue, the Eagles went up by ten. discernible comeback opportunity of the The Bucs answered with a long run immediately season presented itself. after. Then, just before half, Tyler Nichol In the 4th quarter while Shaw struggled connected with Mike Williams in the back of throwing the ball, they had success running the the endzone for a touchdown. The Eagles went ball downhill. Down the stretch, neither team into the half with a 16-7 lead.
could score as the time came to an end. With 2 minutes left in the 4th, Shaw was desperately The second half was rough for the Eagles as the trying to shake up the score or at least gain Bucs scored 14 unanswered points. With just some type of advantage against the Cardinals. over two minutes to go, the Eagle defense Cardinals corner Tyler Dixon would seal the forced a punt. Dorian Lewis returned the punt 40 yards down to the Buccaneer 30 yard line. game, as the Eagle’s fell 28-14 in the first loss On 4th down, with a minute to go on the clock, of our season. Nichol found Isaiah Barnes over the middle of the field for a touchdown. After one last defensive stand, this became the game winning touchdown. The Eagles played a sloppy game, yet came out with a hard fought 23-20 victory as they gained momentum moving into district.
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Sports Clubs
Some athletic updates… Shaw’s Robotics Team 13456 is an
CAMDEN STAHL innovator in innovation; ushers in RODNEY BROWN a promising STEM-filled future.
Warrior Open at St. Michael’s Dominguez MR. BENJAMIN DEMARAIS The Shaw wrestling team participated in the Warrior Open at St. Michaels. The Eagles finished first out of the 28 team field with five finalists and three At the Louisiana First Tech Challenge Regional champions. Hayden Tassin and Todd Ritter placed championships held at Southeastern University in second, while Glenn Price, Raheem Bonnet, and Jude Hammond, Shaw’sis no Robotics toTeam Shaw, 13456 the finishedswim the Monaco placed first in their respective categories. club’s third competitive season strong! coming to Shaw he joined the swim team. As a senior, this means it’s
year’s
team work has been the best it has ever been, since I joined,”
St. Mary’s Dominican students pose for a picture with Shaw FTC 13456. ity to work team,
After the match stage, in which Shaw was on the winning alliance in four out of five matches, the team yourwas coach, in 4th your place team, out your of 19 school, teams from - ahead under theof two water, teams and that is suchfrom an Dominican amazing thing.” high school, the team from Mt. Carmel high school, and the team from Jesuit. As an alliance captain the team selected one of the teams from Dominican High School to be our partner for the final matches of the day. Shaw’s alliance was knocked out in the semi-final round.
Basketball Opening
The Archbishop Shaw basketball team, led by Coach Wesley Laurendine,is starting their season hot. Their scrimmage was at Shaw where they took on the Mandevile Skippers. Their jamboree took place ArchbishopNovember 12 against Shaw Hanh Robotics,ville, a convincing FTC win. Team
#13456, spearheading Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math A special thank you goes out to the families of the team
members who not only provided transportation to our CAMDEN STAHL Senior Diego competitions this season, but also stayed and KIRK SINGLETON andsupported the theEagle team for Swim their 10 Team hour days of competition and also the Robotics class who were RANDYinstrumental SCHULTE in the construction and programming of st this year’s robot. With zero seniors gradu ating from the Diegoclub Dominguezthis year, they arestranger looking forwardor to anotherteam. Diego hasstrong been seasonswimming in for 2020 as long-2021. as he can remember. Naturally, upon the reigning 4A State Champions Belle Chasse in their house! his last year on the team. He plans to make the most of it. For the past few years, this squad has struggled in district competition. But this
squad is showing real potential.
NearlyA more three in years-depth ago, report Mr. DeMarais, of Shaw current athletics Assistant will Principle of be available next issue! Stay tuned for great
news and exciting updates!
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NOV-MAR / / 19-20 / / NO.2 Sports & Clubs
Clubs
ClubClub of theof the Month: Month:
KiwanisKiwanis Club Club of ofAlgiers Algiers
Build character with Key Club through Inspiring The Saints of Tomorrow service and leadership
Key Club has helped them out in multiple ways this year. Over Special thanks to AOL Seniors KAYLIN BAIR and three hundred food items were collected through a food drive RACHELLE SANCHO at AOL and donated to the house. Between Shaw and AOL, LEONEL CASTRO $150 was collected during fundraising and was given to the house.
Key Club members made sandwiches, a caesar salad, and fruit for lunch. After lunch members broke up into groups of
three and cleaned the toy room, the play room, the pantry, the kitchen and outside areas.
“My favorite part about going to the Ronald McDonald House was getting to hang out with one of the children who was currently staying there and getting to bond with other Key Club
members,” said Academy of Our Lady senior and Key Club vice president Kaylin Bair. Each Wednesday night, students from Archbishop Shaw and the
KevinAcademy Le, of a Ourjunior Lady at canArchbishop be found inShaw an untidy said, room, “I washed celebrating dished andfellowship assisted and withfaith. food Moderated preparation by the forDirector the residents.” of Student Activities,Le also Mr. Benjamin Russo, the Dead Theologians Society celebrates the cleaned up the kitchen and helped cook a meal for the Members of the Academy of Our Lady and Archbishop Shaw Kiwanis residents.very essence of sainthood. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., students gather in Club of Algiers look fancy at Family Month. Leadership from Shaw Newincludes members current of sophomore,the Dead Theologians President SocietyPeter Nguyen. are inducted seasonally. With Don Bosco Hall for a half hour of games and snacks, and then move to that membership, the black hoodie symbolizes a bond of sainthood among Thea candle organization-lit room to washear pleasedabout the withlife of the a saint, students’ usually enthusiasm presented by fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. andMr. Russo invited or thema student to return brave enoughduring tothe accept Christmas the endeavor. season. The
pinnacle of the night comes in the form of Benediction of the Blessed
The Kiwanis Club of Algiers, more commonly known as Key Sacrament and Eucharistic Adoration. For many students, being with Club, For Catholics is a student in the led21st service century, club the beliefrun between in the “communion The Academy of of friends in the presence of Christ in the middle of the week makes
Our saints” Lady runs and deep Archbishop into the core Shaw. of our Withbeliefs, around both in twenty a dogmatic active and everything just a little better. members pragmatic way.this year,But the they past were century able has to also achieve proved amazing something things. for Every Catholic year, youth: as many a club, teenage the members Catholics havedecide learned on their almost charity nothing of choice. about saints. The charity chosen this year was The Ronald McDonald House.
So how does one address such an issue? Ronald McDonald house is a place for out of town family to stay, charge free while their children are receiving medical treatment. They provide lunch and dinner for their guests and can operate due to donations.
Vice President Bair entertains her new friend at the Ronald McDonald House.
The members participating in that day’s work were even Sincefeatured the early on a days New of wi theth society, a Twist membership nightly news has seg grownment . exponentially. Members are easily identified by DTS hoodies, representingLed by the aexpert bond between and devoted the modern guidance style ofof today’s Kiwanis youth of Algiersand the religiousPresident habits Mrs. of JudithAnneorders within “Judi”the historical Zimmerman Church. and Shaw Religion department head Mr. Carlos Lucito, Key Club’s Forcommitment a fun, faith -tofilled selfless time, join service DTS onundoubtedly Wednesdays makes from 6:30 the -world8 p.m toa bebetter inspired, place. not only to learn about the saints of yesteryear but to become a saint of tomorrow!
“Dead to the World, alive in Christ!”
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New Faces
New “Kids” on the Block
Mr. Colin Cortez ’92: “Shaw is
different...prepares young men”
CAMDEN STAHL ASHTON SURRENCY
Mr.Mr. Cody Colin Lehmann Cortez is aan new Archbishop history teacher Shaw at Archbishopalumnus from Shaw Marrero High School, who graduatedhowever in he1992 is not near new the to the top school. of his Heclass is a asgraduate he took of theall honorsclass of 2012courses and hisat Shaw.father, Mike He also Lehmann,graduated along near with the his top younger of his brother,class from Tyler The Lehmann, University are of also New alumni. Orleans. Mr. CodyMr. is WhentheCortez assistant asked taught coachwhy at he ofJohn chose the basketballE hretShaw, for he team.ten replied years with, as “Howwell ascould in HondurasI not have. Myfor fatherfive before and I along with my brother all graduated from here. It’s in our blood.” He also loved coming to Shaw. He says “Shaw is different because it is a Catholic school, and it does a better job at preparing students to become great young men.” the teachings of Don Bosco when he did attend Shaw. It was an easy decision for him.
Mr. Cortez says that the first quarter of his first year at Shaw has been excellent, Mr.for Cody’sthe most favorite part. part He about says, teaching “The positive at Shaw is is that the diversityeveryone in thehere students. is great.” Not Heall says students that the will only come negative from the is sametrying situation to prepare at home for twowhich different makes someclasses kids’ in learning his first year.
When asked if teaching at Shaw was what he expected, he responded, “Being an abilitiesalumnus all Idifferent. had an Heidea believes of what his to job expect, is about but helping it has all been students, better no than I thought matterspiritually, their level and ofI feeleducation as if I toam learn coming the necessary home.” informationHe says he they is gettingwill need along to take with withmost them of histhe students,rest of their but lives. some One ofof themthe great do thingsnot like about the Mr.exp Codyectations is his agthate. Thehe set for kidsthem. are able to look up to him more as a friend and not as just a teacher. Also, coaching basketball gives the newer kids on the team someone to be able to talk to sinceMr. Cortez he is closer thinks in age that to he them. will enjoy teaching here for the rest of the year as well as One of Mr. Cody’s biggest pet peeves is the way the school explains the different types many years to come. He says, “If it’s in God’s plan I hope to teach here for many years and hopefully retire from here.” Mr. Cortez seems to be a dedicated teacher ofwith tests high to the hopes students. for his He students.loves the way He the says school he implementswill teach hispractice students ACT testingphysics and andenvironmental aspire testing, science but the schoolto the doesn'tbest of explain his ability to the and kids give the importance us the tools of thesewe need to be tests.successful All the kidsin his do class.is just show up and put random answers and go on about their day. They need to understand these tests determine what colleges they will be able to get into and can affect the rest of their lives. With this being his first year of teaching, he wants to make his classroom more than just a social studies classroom. Mr. Cody pointed out that his mentor at Shaw is Mr. Abreo. He admires Mr. Abreo for many reasons, primarily for his tenured career as an educator and the knowledge that he is willing to share with Mr. Cody to further develop his skills as a new teacher.
Ms. Kate Abreo: “I wanted to be part of
the Shaw family with my family”
ERIC BUI KIRK SINGLETON “I definitely could use more patience when we have earlier classes and morning masses.” Perhaps one of Ms. Kate’s biggest challenges If you have ever been around Archbishop Shaw High “I’ve been in Louisiana for willall of be 8 oradopting 9 weeks. the The morning weather routine is definitely her unique,”parents jokedhave Mr.become School, you have probably come across Ms. Kate Abreo in accustomed to as tenured educators. “There’s a joke with some of my Connor Belda, a Minnesota native, rap music aficionado, and the newest addition to the foreign one capacity or another. Whether it be through seeing her veteran choir members about not talking to Ms. Abreo until she’s had on campus with her parents or hearing herlanguage heavenly department voice at Archbishop Shaw High School. her coffee, so I really want to make sure to present a more positive, during mass, Ms. Abreo has had an undeniable presence optimistic persona throughout the whole day. Not just when I’ve at Archbishop Shaw. Naturally, when God called Ms. Abreo What no person can predictgotten is the impact eight ahours teacher of cansleep.” have on a student’s life. Perhaps education to undertake a new role at Shaw, one can assume she is nothing but attempting to understand subject areas and attempting to apply such knowledge to harmonized her “Yes.” Apart from her role as a newly christened French teacher, Ms. Kate is
daily life. But the practical application,at the head the of “doors Archbishop education Sh canaw’s open,” choir. is Hertruly aptitudethe essence for ofmusic the began “Both of my parents-you may know them teaching[Mr. Jeff profession. Abreo Good teachers look beyond the words; they build genuine relationships and play role reversal by learningat froma young their students.age, and Connor she finds Belda, solace young in enough sharing to herblend love in withwith the others. and Mrs. Julie Abreo]-already worked at Shaw, so I wanted “I’ve been a singer and performer my whole life, so I wanted to share student body, struggles with knowing what he wants for the rest of his life and becomes his own to be part of the Shaw family with my family,” Abreo my God-given gifts with others, spreading the word of God through biggest pundit when it comes to his shortcomings. But for all of his inexperience, it is clear Belda explains. Indeed, the Abreos are a mainstay on campus; song.” Indeed, the draw to Archbishop Shaw lies in Ms. Kate’s almost every student at Shaw has been influencedprofoundly understandsin some whatappreciation it means to beof athe teacher, Salesian even charism if his youth beyond does notthe fully scope allow of him education. to way by the lifelong educators. For their daughter,realize it; studentsit was around campus“I like that and thefellow Salesians pedagogues and alike faculty find Beldaat Archbishop to be a welcome Shaw addition are working only natural for her to find that same vocationat Shaw. of teaching hard together to turn our boys into upstanding young gentlemen, and I fulfilling. feel that so few schools are working to educate the entire person the
way that Archbishop Shaw does.” It would be reasonable to think St. Don Bosco in the 18th century would have subscribed to St.
Augustine of Hippo’s theory that “he who sings prays twice.” It is hard to imagine a world where Ms. Kate believes otherwise.
We wish Ms. Kate God’s grace as she embarks on a new journey as a French teacher for the rest of the school year and for all of her years
as a singer, educator, and woman of God.
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Faculty Focus
A graduate of Saint John’s University in New York City, Belda’s route in education has led him to a multitude of roads, whichTeacher has led him to of the Issue:
Salesian Lane in Marrero. Belda’s understanding of education is derived from his familiarity with school. A graduate of LourdesMrs. High School Denise in Vedros Rochester, Minnesota, Belda was a three-sport athlete with an aptitude
for foreign languages and campus ministry. Belda received prestigious scholarships during his time at Saint John’s, including the Luckemeyer
family Scholarship and Merrill Lynch Scholarship. Upon graduating TYLER NICHOL
with a Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies from Saint John’s, Belda ERIC BUI found a certain savvy with teaching. The Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at Notre Dame is currently developing the Spanish OutsideFor any the boy classroom, that has Belda’s roamed allegiance the halls in ofthe Archbishop Green Bay Packers Shaw since 1985, Mrs. Denise Vedros has been a key part of their teacher as a part of their Master of Education program. ACE has notably may make fans of the Saints Nation cringe. “I know I’m from time at Shaw. She currently teaches mainly seniors in procured two mainstays in Shaw’s faculty in recent years: Director of Minnesota, but I’m not a Vikings fan.” The Vikings currently boast 4th Student Activities, Mr. Benjamin Russo and Assistant Principal of Calculus and Advanced Math at Shaw; however, she has placepreviously in the NFC taught North Algebra. at the time Vedro of thiss is writing,more thanso Belda just findsa Academics, Mr. Benjamin DeMarais. serenity in being a Packers apologist. teacher to these young men. She is a companion and role model that truly cares about all her students. Her care for others is seen through her three wishes: a cure for cancer, “I love languages. I like words and the power words can hold. Just Contributing to his ability to identify with his students, Belda is for all of her students to have an interest in math, and for being able to communicate breaks down so many barriers, and it helps “somewhat of an aficionado of rap music,” as he described. “I love there to be no hatred in the world. you connect with people,” said the young upstart. “Language gives you music. My all-time favorite artist is Kendrick Lamar. I always liked
the ability to do all that and knowing a second language gives you Drake, and I’m looking forward to a lot of music.” opportunities you could have never imagined. I know it gave me a The Eagle bowling coach spent her high school days at Archbishop Blenk High School and went on to continue her specialCAMDEN opportunity.” STAHL Belda’s aptitude for Spanish speaks volumes to the Timestudies will attell Southeastern if Belda overcomes Louisiana the contrarian where she anti -received”Who Dat” her Nation effect he may have on his students. But his passion for scholarship is bugbachelor’s he obtained degree from andhis native Loyola land receiving of Minnesota. her maste Neverthelesr’s s, visible and goes beyond his aperture of the Spanish language. “The Shaw’s degree. newest Bowling Spanish has teacheralways wants been to a impartpart of some Mrs. of Vedros’s the conviction thingsMrs. education Denise Vedros can do, theis one opportunities of the most it provided dedicated for people teachers- that’s here at Archbishop Shaw in the math department. In August forlife education as she comesand zeal from for learning a bowling he possesses. family. Math Most has of all, always he wants to what makes me passionate about teaching,” Belda aptly put. Kids will of 1985 she started teaching here and when asked why she changebeen a the love lives of ofhers. his students. She really “I want enjoys students helping to feel others comfortable so be excited to learn in his classes. has stayed after all these years her response was, “I love withteaching bringing felt something like the right to me. fit Abovefor her. all She things, credits I would her like 5th for how the students are very hard working and they’re just studentsgrade math to know teacher that I wasfor inspiringthere for them. her to And becoming that’s my ajob teacher. as a always so kind and generous and understanding, I just love teacher.Mrs. Vedros In light is of frankly all good a and great bad woman. things that come with teaching, I
the community here. From day one, it felt like a family.” hope that my students know I am there for them.” Faculty Focus Mrs. Vedros’ favorite memories from Shaw are in 2009 when she led her bowling team to a state championship and her second year teaching when the Shaw footballTeacher team won of the Month: the state championship. Mrs. Vedros has two degrees, a bachelors from Southeastern and a masters fromMs. Loyola. Judy Gardner
Mrs. Vedros also teaches at the University of Holy Cross. " She is also the teacher for all math dual enrollment classes at Shaw. Her dedication and passion for not only math, but a also for Archbishop Shaw, is unmatched. She emphasized ERIChow BUIstrong and the brotherhood here at Shaw is. She feels TYLEReveryone NICHOL pushes others to their best potential.
Ms. Gardner after mass with senior Casey Grueter. Decades of inspiring students has taught her the easiest lesson: teachers For all the words that can describe this remarkable woman, a matter. She gets her students, and they love her for it. Whether she conundrum arises. Are our word choices concise? Did we mistakenly In 2018, Mrs. Vedros became the first woman to receive the
use a verb? How is our voice ineffective this time? would call herselfHonorary one, Ms. Alumnus G is a Award. woman of God. She inspires her men to be faithful, to be better than they were yesterday.
Judy Gardner is perhaps as invigorating as much as she is intellectual. She is an English teacher with extensive expertise in English and But most important, she loves her students.
literature, someone who amusingly provokes correct grammar usage when students forget that they are in the presence of a grammar “Anything is possible. With an open mind, and an open heart, and God, perfectionist and a genius, at that. anything is possible.”
Ms. Gardner believes in education. Judy Gardner received her English She a woman of words, but few words can do her justice. You just Education bachelor's degree at Nicholls State University in 1971. The know a great teacher when you learn from her. And those lessons are next year, she began her illustrious teaching career at Henry Ford profoundly invaluable. Middle School. Ms. Gardner would spend 24 years in the Jefferson Parish Public School system, where she left an indelible mark of education on every student she taught. In the fall of 1984, Ms. Gardner devoted a time of teaching at Archbishop Shaw, returning in 2014 as a mainstay and favorite in the English and literature department. “Teaching is a job that constantly changes. I love it.” 700 Brown Avenue, Harvey, LA, United States
(504) 366-3745 A mother of two, Ms. Gardner adamantly maintains The Great Gatsby
to be the greatest book ever written and F. Scott Fitzgerald as her PAGE 13 favorite novelist. PAGE 13
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Alumnus
Alumnus of the Issue:
Mr. Jason Brown '92
Don Bosco, Legacy, and doing it out of Love.
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Merriam-Webster defines love as “a strong affection for another Any lack of direction DePriest had upon entering high school was arising out of kinship or personal ties.” When it comes to Mr. very much phased out by the time he graduated. “Catholic school gave Jason Brown, he loves Archbishop Shaw. Shaw was not the me a lot of father figures,” he recalls. “There are people at Shaw who I first choice for the 1992 graduate, but due to transportation didn’t know I would be the person I am without them. At any point in problems, he was forced to attend Shaw. While at Shaw, your life, hopefully, you can use these people to make you a better
Brown served in Student Government and played football for person. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without Shaw.” DeP riest the Eagles. He played linebacker, after a switch from offensive began majoring in finance at the University of New Orleans during the line, and went on to play linebacker at LSU for the Tigers. fall of 1987. His academic prowess led to his graduating in the top 5% of his class. An insurance agent, he has been working for All-State
After three years of study, he graduated with a major in Political since 1991 and is currently working for the company remote. Hence,
Science and a minor in English and Classical Civilization. He “I spend most of my time at Shaw,” jokes DePriest. initially pursued a career as a lawyer but ended up following his family legacy as a riverboat pilot. Brown now serves on the board If a short at Shaw-framed, and grey spends-haired mucmanh with of hisa collared free time shirt at on Shaw. is ever He Despite his successes, adversity did not disappear totally in DePriest’s life. After a diagnosis of cancer, the alumnus credits his wasspotted a big perusing provider the and grounds is the of main Archbishop caretaker Shaw for High the Schoolnewly in named95-degree Joe Zimmermanweather, know Stadium. a fiercely Brown’sloyal but adorablededication “Chiweenie” for his - relationship with God and how it helped him maintain faith during a Almaa cross Mater between is greater a Chihuahua than most, and a and Dachshund everyone- is ina tthe Shaw vicinity. tumultuous time. “I stared down the b arrel with cancer - it definitely In 2018, Brown was awarded the Alumnus of the Year award by appreciates his work. test your faith. I embraced my teachers and tried to remember Don the Archbishop Shaw Alumni Association. Bosco taught me during those tough times.” For Troy DePriest, class of 1986, Archbishop Shaw is not just the high school he attended as a teenager. Nor is it just the place where he andAn his integral team reveledpart of the in Joea victory Zimmerman against stadium Jesuit and soccer its or where “I wanted to resist the urge to be negative. If you just face the day he kissedconstruction girls on andthe capital,less conspicuous Mr. Brown is grounds just another at Shaw. reason why Brownpositively played and footballbe kind to all people, four years no matter of his your high circumstances, school career you'll and the stadium is more than a playing field. wasget in it backmultiple from school them.” clubs. DePriest He would was the beat first cancer person and is in ashis healthy family to not only attend college, but also the first to graduate. He For Troy DePriest, Archbishop Shaw is even more than a family as anyone in their 50s could be. His advice for anyone struggling is to graduated“run through from the LSU wall ifin you 1995. have Since to. I tellthe my age oldest of fourteen, son that whathe was you affair. It’s home. already on the river with his father working, and since that day, give people is what God gives back.” he knew his calling. After college, he started working on the river Born and raised in Marrero, DePriet’s family got by as much of the and today is a riverboat pilot. Mr. Brown is still involved in the Since his battle, he put it upon himself to give back to the school that working class Westbank did in the 70s and 80s. According to school today and can be seen around school always trying to made him the man he is. The now-married father of two started an DePriest, Jefferson Parish was full of “Blue-collar families who improve his Alma Mater. “I don’t come back to Shaw because it’s alumni group, Excelsior ‘86, about a year ago. The group, comprised probably never went to college. Neither of [his] parents went.” The easy. I do it out of love.” of graduates from his 30-year reunion, is on the cusp of raising nearly alumnus’s family lived paycheck to paycheck, and the most he ever One$80,000 of the for main funding reasons and endowment. Mr. Brown is still involved with Shaw is recalls his stepfather bringing home was $19,000 one year. Getting because of what it taught him back in his high school days. He is by was a way of life, but he “loved every moment of [his] a big believer in the Salesian mission and in our Saint, Don childhood.” DePriest is relentless in his service to the school, even after 33 years. Bosco. Don Bosco believed in teaching and preparing kids at a youngHe can age still so be theyseen canwith behis thedog leadersat sporting of events. tomorrow. Even Thison is why weekdays, he runs an after school youth soccer program. Still, for a young DePriest, something was missing. The man whom Mr. Brown is always at Shaw and trying to improve it. He wants Troy calls “dad”Preston today Ferri anddid Jasonnot adopt Brown him Jr. taketill he home was 9, and his today’s kids to be held responsible at a young age so we can awards at a Science Olympiad. grow to be the leaders this world needs. mother was the breadwinner of the family up until she met her “I still love coming out here; I feel like a walking billboard
husband. “I never met my birth father in the early years of my life. I sometimes.” didn't have a lot of directions,” DePriest remembers.
“My Catholic school education is probably what saved me.”
DePriest made the most of his time at Shaw, despite humble beginnings. He was involved in all sorts of things, from being
academia to the field, one could witness DePriest being an active member of his student body, as well as a contributor to his local community. He played soccer, helped organize “OKtoberFest”, and was active in religion at Shaw. During DePriest’s senior year, he recalls a “great religious experience” spent in the northeast for 15 days, with friends from Shaw, Archbishop Blenk, and Immaculata.
The fall of 1985 marked the first time Archbishop Shaw had a Big Brother program, courtesy of the alumnus and his classmate and Brown’s initiative in assisting the Lacrosse club is just long-time friend, Ricky Michelle. The goal of the program was to another way he is leaving a legacy after graduating nearly 30 introduce incoming freshmen to a welcome environment, to make years ago. PAGE 14 them feel in their new home.
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Mass
Shaw and AOL celebrate bi-school mass in honor of the Most An Appreciation for those who raise us: Grandparents’ Day Mass Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary; establish new Salesian
BRANDON ARMSTRONG tradition, build new relationships. CamdenRANDAL Stahl SCHULTE and Eric Bui NICHOLAS GAUTHREAUX —Onfrom the PAGE last day 1 of school before Thanksgiving, the
Archbishop Shaw community holds its annual Grandparents’ Day mass. It is a chance for the grandparents to see how their grandkids act and While Archbishop Shaw High School and The Academy During communion, new extraordinary ministers carried gain a sense of their grandkids’ school. After mass, of Our Lady essentially co-exist in the same neck of the cookies and drinks are distributed so that the ciboriums to faithfully distribute Holy Communion to woods, the predominant feeling since 2007- the year of the congregation. AOL seniors Mallory Hines and Bella grandparents can spend some time with their thebeloved Academy’s grandchildren. establishment after the dissolution of Pscenicka and Shaw seniors Tyler Nichol and Jace Archbishop Blenk and Immaculata High- has been one of Weileman were all delegated in August to serve as indifference outside of necessity. extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. For all four Father Lou celebrated the mass which was enjoyed by all. The grandparents particularly students, the bi-school mass was memorable; it was the Mr. Ben DeMarais (right) waits in Austin Bourg and cousin Toby Bourg pose for a picture first time they were allowed to fulfill their commitments seemed to like him. Everyone was happyline to for communion as eucharistic with their grandmothers. participate throughout the mass and evenminister sang Jace Weileman administers to the Archdiocese. along to the music. Many of the grandparentsto fellow classmate, Diego noticed his homily was noticeably shorter.Dominguez. Still,
many students and grandparents thought the shorter homily had a much greater impact.
Indeed, during the September 12th mass at AOL, Father This year, Fr. Lou read from the Gospel of Luke Louis Mollenelli, S.D.B jokingly remarked the struggles and made an interesting point about Jesus driving ourout boys people encountered in the temple. during travel, It was as very they profound.“barely made it, having to travel, what, the entire ditch and 2 gates?”
Not everyone is gifted to have special people like Ongrandparents the day of the inmemorial their lives. of the Most Most students Holy Name see of this theday Blessed as one Virgin with Mary, shortened witnesses classes, of the butcelebration it means Friend of the Young and the Poor, a power ballad weremuch pioneers more. in It’s their about own right.the appreciation The two schools we haveshould dedicated to St. John Bosco, seemed to define the tone of congregatedhave for our in thegrandparents. past for the “Battle of the Birds,” the mass. The schools sang and clapped enthusiastically which pitted the brother and sister institutions against each other in spirited, Salesian competition. But with the choir, celebrating this newly established tradition. consistent interaction between the adjacent student Soon after, student leaders from both schools dedicated bodies has been virtually absent, barring few exceptions. themselves to the two student bodies.
Mr. Benjamin Russo of Archbishop Shaw presented his “I think it’s great that we’re starting to interact with each other more,” said AOL student council Vice President, student government with medals of St. Benedict, known as weapons of spiritual combat. Ms. Genia Roper of AOL Amy Hoang. “It’s a step in the right direction in getting dedicated her service to her student council, presenting the closer. The guys [at Archbishop Shaw] have a lot to girls with pins. Roper specifically asked her young women offer, and we could both get better.” to say “yes,” to accept the same Fiat their matron, Mother Fr. Lou and Sr. Michelle of the Mary, once made. Academy of Our Lady. The student leaders made their commitments to their roles on executive boards, class-level responsibilities, and homeroom representatives.
The young men and women of Archbishop Shaw and The Academy of Our Lady were all active participants in a
Fr. Lou’s homily, delivered after the story of Jesus and Mary at the mass that sets a precedent for the future. For the two Wedding of Cana attributed to the Gospel of John, encompassed much schools to develop a relationship deeper than surface-level of the empathic feelings experienced by the two schools. As a young interaction, heaven and earth do not need to be moved. It boy in elementary school, Mollenelli met a religious sister by the name only takes a small commitment, the acknowledgment of of Mary Victoria. Salesian companionship, our own Fiat.
“She stood 6 feet 6, wide-set, and was the scariest person I ever met,” Vice Presidents Nolan Cahill and Amy Hoang vow to dedicate this Mollenelli reminisced. He recounted that sister once called him to her years’Fiat. service in the name of both Shaw’s and AOL’s Salesian office. As young Louis made his way down to administration, his values.
friends bid him adieu; his young life, at this time in his life, was over. The near-death experience did not prove much of a calamity after all. “Louis, you forgot your lunch. Your mother brought it down for you.” For a young Louis, the face of Mary were those of his mother and Hundreds of Shaw grandparents came to witness the sacrifice of the Mass with Sister Mary. their grandsons on Grandparents’ Day.
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Vatican
Pope Francis: Bring young people to the
Good News
LEONEL CASTRO We were told to “participate, don’t ERIC BUI OLR ‘19 In January 2019, Pope Francisanticipate.” offered Onthe thepreface retreat, in Evangelii students bond Gaudium con Don Bosco (Thewith Joypeople of the who Gospel are complete with Don strangers. Bosco), praising St. Don BoscoStill, weas aended example up forlearning Catholic to loveand each Catholic youth. Read more about it from the following Vatican other, to love God, and to L(IV)E. We News report. learned leadership qualities that will never be lost. All of our unique blessings came together. Everything we shared is special, but what we brought back was even more
powerful.
CHRISTOPHER WELLS
boys were roam Reading Evangelii gaudium in the spirit of St John Bosco
EveryThe October book, Evangeliiand March gaudiumof the school con Don BoscoThe , is aat collection Shaw ofallowed essays to by members of the Salesian Order, which was year, Archbishop Shaw sends a select the streets and sights of New York before founded by St John Bosco. It offers the complete text of the Exhortation, with contributors’ point-by-point analysis of the grouptext, of asyoung well men as testimoniesto experience basedthe on livedgoing experiences on one of the in differentmost powerful educational environments. Salesian Leadership Retreat in Stony Point, religious experiences of their lives. St.
N.Y.In I hiswas preface, honored Popethis year Francis to attend tells the the SalesiansPatrick’s that Cathedral they are particularly lucky to stood have out, a founder who had a face that reflected the joy retreatof Easter with fellow Sunday, classmatesand rather than the theyoung sorrow and of Goodthe 99 Friday.cent pizza St slices John were Bosco, well he said, “was always joyful, welcoming, despite team,the composed thousands of seniorsof labours Dominic and Danosdifficulties thatworth besieged it. We were him even every treated day.” to dinner at [from left to right] and Nolan Cahill. Father Lou Molinelli’s mother’s house. Juniors Daniel Guidry, Nathan Anderson, Thomas Monier, Keny Balleza, Ethan Van, Leonel Castro, But New York City was far from the best SalesianA revolutionary schools along the message eastern coast of Aubrey Moore, and Isaiah Crawford get ready for a the country are brought together by the part of the trip. flight with Ms. Cheryl Reine and SalesianThe Holy Youth Father Movement, described which Don Bosco’s message as “revolutionary” at a time when many priests wereBr. Gerald living “Jerry” lives Meegan, SBD. emphasizes“detache Salesiand” from thespirituality people. and He was able to bring “the joy and care of the true educator” to all the boys he saved from the
pedagogystreets to of young 19th people.century Turin. The retreat was more than a week off from Pope Francis reflected on his own experience at a Salesian school as a young boy, where, heschool; said, ithe signifies found ath dutyat same we have to share “climate of joy and family.” The Salesians, he said, trained him to appreciate beauty, work, andour cheerfulness faith as leaders – atand Shaw. this, And of he says, “is your vocation.” course, we have to share how we L(IV)E as sons of Don Bosco.
The "white loves" of Don Bosco
The Pope also recommended to Salesians the three “white loves” of their founder: love of Mary, love of the Eucharist, Thank you, Fr. Tom. and love of the Pope. And he encouraged them to be “concrete,” like Don Bosco – a good Salesian, he said, “knows how to look around, sees critical situations and problems, faces them, analyses them, and makes courageous decisions.” For over 50 years, Rev.He Fr. explained Thomas that McGahee young ,people S.D.B hasmust served be “brought the young to this and good the news,” that Christ is truly risen. In doing so, the Pope said, poora Salesianas a Salesian becomes of Don “a witnessBosco. Histo the years Gospel, at Shaw the Goodwill never News, which in its simplicity must confront the complex culture be forgottenof each country.” and are reminiscent of a priest who truly encapsulates the identity of the quintessential Salesian. As our Pope Francis concluded by saying he is convinced “that reading these pages will do good to all the sons and daughters technology coordinator, we’ll surely miss him. We bid him all at St.of DonPhillip Bosco the Apostlespread throughout in Tampa Bay,the world, Florida. and to all those who share the Salesian educational charism.” the graces and God’s blessing as he embarks on a new journey
Bro. Josh Sciullo renewing his vows. Fr. Tom McGahee and Bro. Jerry Meegan served as witnesses.
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NOV-MAR / / 19-20 / / NO.2 Meet the Staff!
Mr. Alex Rutledge ‘09 Ms. Judy Gardner Moderator/Press Teacher Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby by F.
Scott Fitzgerald Favorite Food: Gumbo Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby by
Likes: Folkstyle Wrestling, Saints, F.Scott Fitzgerald Competitive activities Likes: Shaw, Football, and Seniors Likes: Shaw, Football, and Seniors
Ms.Ms. Judy Judy Gardner Garnder is, in is, many in many ways, ways, the queen. the queen. But Mr.Mr. Alexander Alexander Rutledge Rutledge is a isformer a former 2x wrestling 2x wrestling forBut On forEagle’s On Eagle’s Wings, sheWings corrects, she thecorrects careless the statestate champion. champion. Mr. Mr. Rutledge Rutledge graduated graduated from from grammargrammar of oftenof often misinformed misinformed students. students. Ms. Gardner Ms. ArchbishopArchbishop Shaw Shaw High High School School in 2009 in 2009 with friends,with hasGardner taught shastudents taught for overfor over 40 years. 40 years. Every Every student family,friends, and family, more to and share. more He to enjoys share. traveling He enjoys with hasstudent a story has about a story Ms. Gardner;about Ms. it’s G; the it’s mark the of indelible the histraveling wife and withsite seeing his wife history. and siteHe now seeing coaches history. indeliblemark and mark love and of love Judy of JudyGardner. Gardner. wrestlingHe now and coaches is the wrestlingDirector of and Alumni is the Relations. Director of Alumni Relations.
Eric Bui ‘20 Camden Stahl ‘20 Tyler Nichol ‘20 Editor-in-Chief Editor, Campus Life Editor, Sports and Clubs Favorite Pope: Saint Pope John Paul II Favorite Movie: Step Brothers Favorite Food: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich Likes: theology, Taylor Swift, and The Likes: long walks on the beach and Office romantic poetry Likes: Baseball, Football, and Movies
Tyler Nichol is a senior and the Sports and Clubs EricEric Bui Bui is ais senior a senior and and the theEditor Editor-in-Chief-in-Chief of Shaw’s of CamdenCamden Stahl Stahl is ais senior a senior and and the editorthe editor of the of Campus the Tyler Nichol is a senior and the Sports and Clubs Life column. He played baseball his 8 th th th Editor. He is a captain on the baseball and Shaw’s official newspaper, On Eagle’s Wings. Campus Life column. He played baseball through his 8 11 Editor. He is a captain on the baseball and official newspaper, On Eagle’s Wings. He has th football teams. He tutors his peers through the captained the Speech and Debate Team for 3 years, is gradegrade years. through In his 11 senior grade year years. he joined In his the senior wrestling He has captained the Speech and Debate Team footballvarious teams. honor He societies tutors his he peers is a partthrough of. Inthe his various a delegate on LYAC for Congressional District III, team.year, Outside he joined of school the wrestling he regularly team. attends Outside the gymof for 3 years, is a delegate on LYAC for honorspare societies time, he he enjoys is apart watching of. In his sportsspare time,and he andCongressional is a pretty funny District guy. HisII, and work is will a pretty soon befunny andschool on occasions he regularly drives attends his mother’s the gym droptop and, toon school. enjoyshanging watching out with sports friend ands. hanging out with friends. foundguy. in His trash work bins will and soon junk bemail found folders in everywhere.trash bins occasions, drives his mother’s droptop to school. and junk mail folders everywhere.
Ashton Surrency ‘21 Kirk Singleton ‘20 Leonel Castro ‘21 Editor, Alumni Editor, Faculty Editor, Faith and Ministry Favorite Subject: History Favorite Sport: Football Favorite Instrument: Saxophone
Likes: Wrestling, Xbox, and Parties Likes: Football, Basketball, and Cars Likes: Music, PlayStation, and Service
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